NMB48 will release their 23rd single (currently untitled) on May 13.
Umeyama Cocona and Yamamoto Ayaka will be the centers for the group's first single of 2020. In addition, Sadano Haruka, Shinzawa Nao, Hara Karen, and Yokono Sumire will be in the senbatsu for the first time.
Ayaka has unveiled the details on her second cover album "Yu-on Club ~2nd grade~" that's scheduled to be released on May 13.
Ayaka's first cover album was released about 7 years ago. Her upcoming album will feature a total of 10 tracks including covers of Mr.Children's "everybody goes ~Chitsujo no Nai Gendai ni Drop Kick~," back number's "Heroine," Hirai Ken's "Love Love Love," Nakajima Miyuki's "Ito," and more.
Ayaka released a digital single titled "Michishirube" on March 4.
Ayaka wrote "Michishirube" as the CM song for fashion brand earth music&ecology, while she was pregnant with her second child. On the song, she commented, "Depending on the place you are born, the scene that awaits in your future is completely different. I hope there is light in the place you return to... I hope this will be a light for our child... 'Michishirube' is a song that is filled with those feelings."
Former AKB48 member Morikawa Ayaka has given birth to her first child.
Morikawa announced via Twiiter, "At this time, I have given birth to a baby girl without any problems. Both myself and my baby are healthy. I am relieved that she was born healthily. I am very happy." She added, "It would make me happy if you would watch over me warmly. Please continue to support me."