Overseasidol.com — Hinatazaka46 has officially revealed the senbatsu lineup for their 14th single, titled “Love Yourself,” which is scheduled for release on May 21, 2025.
Kosaka Nao makes her return as center, reaffirming her role as one of the group’s most prominent figures.
The senbatsu for this single consists of 20 members arranged in three rows. The front row features Kamimura Hinano, Kanemura Miku, center Kosaka Nao, Shogenji Yoko, and Fujishima Kaho.
The second row includes Yamashita Haruka, Morimoto Mari, Matsuda Konoka, Kawata Hina, Tomita Suzuka, Hirao Honoka, and Miyachi Sumire.
Meanwhile, the third row is filled by Takahashi Mikuni, Hiraoka Mitsuki, Takeuchi Kirari, Watanabe Rina, Yamaguchi Haruyo, Ishizuka Tamaki, Konishi Nanami, and Shimizu Rio.
This release marks the senbatsu debut for five members: Ishizuka Tamaki, Shimizu Rio, Takeuchi Kirari, Hiraoka Mitsuki, and Watanabe Rina.
Notably, the lineup includes all active members of Hinatazaka46 except for those from the 5th generation.
It is also the group’s first single since the graduation of first-generation members Sasaki Mirei, Sasaki Kumi, and Takase Mana, making this the first release without any first-gen members featured.
With this refreshed lineup, Hinatazaka46 signals a new chapter in their journey, offering fans a vibrant stage of talent and a strong representation of the group’s evolving identity.
