Morita Hikaru's interview in Weekly Shounen Magazine 2021 No 2 - 3


Rise, straight up, more than anything.


Question: What was your first impression when you heard the new name of the group?

Answer: I thought it was a beautiful name. It shall be something to look forward to every spring.


Question: What feature of Sakurazaka46 do you want people to pay attention to?

Answer: How our strength is also expressed despite our femininity. There are many members with unique personalities, so please pay attention to that as well.


Question: Please tell us what the highlights of the debut single and the music video are.

Answer: The music video was filmed with the theme of “Yearning for freedom and bonds”. Sado Island was simply a wonderful place. Despite each having our own struggles and yearning for freedom, we are shouting freely in the chorus. I hope you can feel the beauty even in such dogged determination 


Question: You will be the center in 3 songs including Nobody's Fault, so please tell us about your determination.

Answer: All 3 songs are completely different, and I hope to express the distinctive colors of each one. I will do my best to deliver performances that will reach everyone.


Question: Please tell us your goals for this year.

Answer: In terms of work, to add my own colors. Personally, I want to be able to play some kind of musical instrument.


Question: Please leave a message for readers of this magazine.

Answer: Thank you for picking up this magazine. This was my first photoshoot, and going to the sea made for a very fun time of shooting. Please enjoy the magazine.

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Translation: Lele

QC: Cirrus

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