Tsubasa wa Iranai


"Tsubasa wa Iranai" is the 44th single by the Japanese idol girl group AKB48. It was released in Japan on June 1, 2016. It was number-one on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart with 1,441,000 copies sold. The song also reached number-one on the Billboard Japan Hot 100. It was the best-selling single of 2016 in Japan, with 2.507 million copies according to Billboard Japan and 1,519,387 copies according to Oricon.

Background

The single marks the first time Mion Mukaichi holds the center position in the choreography for the title track of a single by AKB48. It will also be the first time for NMB48 member Ririka Sutō to participate in the title track of a single by AKB48. Tsubasa wa Iranai is the last AKB48 single to feature NMB48 member Miyuki Watanabe, prior to her departure from the AKB48 group in August 2016.
The "Theater Edition" of the single will feature a new song by NGT48. The song is titled "Kimi wa Doko ni Iru?" and will be the main theme of the upcoming TV drama series adaptation of Higurashi When They Cry, to be premiered from May 20 on BS Sky PerfecTV!.

Release

The single was be released in several versions: Type A, Type B, Type C and a version called the "Theater Edition". All versions, except the Theater Edition, include a DVD with several music videos.
The first presses of the single came with a ticket to vote in the AKB48 45th Single Senbatsu Election.
The full version music video premiered on M-On daily program "Sakidori!" on, and was officially released on YouTube on, same day as "LOVE TRIP / Shiawase wo Wakenasai" official release.

Track listings

Type A

All lyrics by Yasushi Akimoto.

Type B

Type C

Theater Edition

Personnel

Tsubasa wa Iranai

The center is Mion Mukaichi.
Sung by Team A members.
Sung by Team B members.
Sung by Team 4 members.
Sung by Team K members.
Sung by Team 8 members.
Sung by NGT48 members.

Release history