[Drama] AKB48 - 35th Single 前しか向かねえ Mae Shika Mukanee

Just like the previous two singles released, AKB48 have included a 22 minutes short drama in this single as well. But unlike the last two drama, this one was filmed with a higher budget that can be aired as a featured film in the cinemas in my opinion, and with an interesting plot line of the Earth (or Japan, since we do not know if this is international wide or not) being in an apocalypse of some sort (Might be a zombie or disease apocalypse,but we will never know). I reckon AKB48 and any of the other sister groups should include a short drama or something similar in each of their singles, since this can let the girls practise their acting skills, but that is only if they have the time and resources to film.

Anyways... It will be me again, TAKA, doing the pleasure of writing the review for this single's drama, even if I'm not that good at all in writing a review since I'm bad at trying to convey what I think.

*SPOILERS AHEAD*

*PLEASE DON'T SCROLL DOWN IF YOU DON'T LIKE SPOILERS*

*P.S. The review will be my perspective of the drama and I may say something that you guys will not agree with and perhaps set off some disagreements. If that is indeed the case, please don't bash me.*

From the beginning, we can see our senbatsu members in somewhat ripped and dirty clothing, following by a long shot of Mayu holding what I suspect is a M16 rifle?. This suggested to me that something had happened to Earth, perhaps a Zombie (or any kind of creature) apocalypse since it required the members to have some sort of a weapon to protect themselves, especially what they are wearing as well. Well... except for Kojiharu who is wearing high heels and a dress like she was about to go on a date... LOL!
I'm not that professional when it comes to guns but I still know a few from playing games such as Resident Evil series and so on, so if that is not a M16 please correct me!! And I love love LOVE the story line of an apocalypse!!!

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[Review] AKB48 - 35th Single 前しか向かねえ Mae Shika Mukanee

The 35th and 2014's first single "Mae Shika Mukanee" was finally released on the 26th of February. This will also be the last single in which Oshima Yuko will be participating in as she has announced her graduation from AKB48 last year on the night of Kouhaku. This may be sad for most of us since our one and only Yuko will not be with us anymore (I think all AKB48 fans are sad...), but let us enjoy every last moment we have with Yuko and create a memory that we will never forget..!! 
Before moving onto the review... I would like to congratulate AKB48 for continuing the million sale streak by achieving an approximate number of 1.091 million copies sold for this single and to the fans for reaching over 100,000,000 views on Youtube for the iconic MV "Heavy Rotation" in remembrance of Yuko. 

前しか向かねえ / Mae Shika Mukanee Music Video

TAKA
Costume: ★☆☆☆☆ / Performance Costume: ★★★★☆
Don't even talk to me about the costume in the MV... Can't they just wear what they wear during the performance? They just have to use the one from the campaign they are currently doing...（￣□￣；）It doesn't even suit the setting as well...Moving on to the performance costume (The actual costume for this single in my opinion) I absolutely love this single's costume!! Checkered... My favourite plus skirt with shirt and a tie... bonus for me and add all this up is just perfect...! Really love the details they have gone through as well! I have realised that the patterens on the inner edge of the jacket is all different for each member, this is the same for their belt.

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[Preview] AKB48 - 35th single 前しか向かねえ / Maeshika Mukanee Covers + Tracklist

Title: 前しか向かねえ / Maeshika Mukanee / Only Face forward
Artist: AKB48
Release Date: 2014.02.26
This single will be the last single in which Oshima Yuko will participate in, it will have 4 editions: Type A, B, C, and Theatre. Instead of the inclusion of the usual Team Songs, there will be 1 official "undergirls" songs that is included in all types and three other songs. Essentially there will be four "undergirls". 

 Type A

【CD】
1. Maeshika Mukanee
2. Kinou Yori Motto Suki（Smiling Lions）
3. Kimi no Uso wo Shitteita（Beauty Giraffes）
4. Maeshika Mukanee off vocal ver.
5. Kinou Yori Motto Suki off vocal ver.
6. Kimi no Uso wo Shitteita off vocal ver. 

【DVD】
1. Maeshika Mukanee  Music Video
2. Maeshika Mukanee  Music Video -Dance ver.-
3. Kinou Yori Motto Suki  Music Video
4. Kimi no Uso wo Shitteita  Music Video
5. Nakamura Mariko Bonus 

Type B

【CD】
1. Maeshika Mukanee
2. Kinou Yori Motto Suki（Smiling Lions）
3. Himitsu no Diary（Baby Elephants）
4. Maeshika Mukanee off vocal ver.
5. Kinou Yori Motto Suki off vocal ver.
6. Himitsu no Diary off vocal ver.

【DVD】
1. Maeshika Mukanee  Music Video
2. Maeshika Mukanee  Music Video -Dance ver.-
3. Kinou Yori Motto Suki  Music Video
4. Himitsu no Diary  Music Video
5. Hirata Rina Bonus

Type C

【CD】
1. Maeshika Mukanee
2. Kinou Yori Motto Suki（Smiling Lions）
3. KONJO（Talking Chimpanzees）
4. Maeshika Mukanee off vocal ver. 

5. Kinou Yori Motto Suki off vocal ver. 

6. KONJO off vocal ver.

【DVD】
1. Maeshika Mukanee  Music Video
2. Maeshika Mukanee  Music Video -Dance ver.-
3. Kinou Yori Motto Suki  Music Video
4. KONJO  Music Video
5. Tentoumu Chu! Bonus
　*Only HKT48 Meru and Mio will appear in Video

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