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2022 studio album by Naniwa Danshi
1st Love
👁 Regular edition
Studio album by
ReleasedJuly 13, 2022
GenreJ-pop
Length
  • 44:30 (first edition)
  • 53:41 (regular edition; disc1)
  • 38:49 (regular edition; disc2)
LabelJ Storm
Naniwa Danshi chronology
1st Love
(2022) 		POPMALL
(2023)
Singles from 1st Love
  1. "Ubu Love"
    Released: November 12, 2021
  2. "The Answer / Sachiare"
    Released: April 27, 2022
Music video
"Diamond Smile" on YouTube

"1st Love" is the first album by Japanese boy band Naniwa Danshi, released on July 13, 2022, by J Storm.

Background and release

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The album was first announced on May 26, 2022, during an Instagram Live held to commemorate the six-month anniversary of Naniwa Danshi's debut, alongside the announcement of their nationwide tour Naniwa Danshi Debut Tour 2022 1st Love.[1]

The album is centered around the concept of "a sparkling collection that evokes bittersweet and pure feelings of love."[2] It includes their debut single "Ubu Love" and songs from their second single "The Answer / Sachiare", along with ten newly recorded tracks, all of which are themed around love.[2][3] The first press limited edition also contains a complete collection of songs from their time as Kansai Johnny's Jr.[3]

"Diamond Smile", a song originally performed during their Kansai Johnny's Jr. era, was newly recorded and included as the album's lead track.[4] Its music video premiered on YouTube on June 21, 2022.[5] The video, directed by Mai Sakai, visually highlights each member's individuality through symbolic motifs.[6]

Another new song, "Chuki Chuki Hurricane", marked Daigo Nishihata's first attempt at songwriting, while Ryusei Onishi handled the choreography.[7] The accompanying dance, known as the "Chuki Chuki Dance", gained popularity on TikTok and sparked a viral trend, ranking on the platform's weekly charts.[8][9]

On July 12, 2022, a commemorative event for the album's release was held at Shibuya PARCO, featuring a large heart-shaped monument inspired by the album's concept.[2][10] The group performed "Ubu Love" and "Diamond Smile" during the event.[2]

To further promote the album, a livestream event titled Naniwa Danshi to Love Summer Hajimete Zukushi no Summer Festival!!!!!! was held on August 18, 2022 via Johnny's net Online.[11]

Chart performance

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1st Love debuted at number one on the Oricon Weekly Albums Chart dated July 25, 2022, with first-week sales of 712,000 copies, marking the highest first-week album sales of the fiscal year at the time.[12]

The album also topped the Oricon Combined Albums Chart in its first week, achieving the highest weekly points of the fiscal year.[13]

It went on to rank number one on the Oricon Monthly Albums Chart for July 2022 and number two on the year-end Oricon Albums Chart.[14][15]

On Billboard Japan, 1st Love debuted at number one on the Top Albums Sales chart with approximately 720,000 copies sold in its first week,[16] and also reached number one on the Billboard Japan Hot Albums chart.[17] It ranked number two on both the year-end Top Albums Sales and Hot Albums charts for 2022.[18]

In addition, the album was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ).[19]

The album also ranked number two on Tower Records' annual Japanese albums sales chart for 2022.[20]

Track listing

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CD

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Disc 1

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  1. "Overture" – 0:38
  2. "Ubu Love" – 3:47
    Debut single; used as the theme song for the television drama My Love Mix-Up!, as well as in commercial campaigns for GU, SoftBank, and Lawson.[21]
  3. "Dreamin' Dreamin'" – 4:35
  4. "Sachiare" – 3:38
    B-side of the second single; theme song for Fuji TV's Mezamashi TV.
  5. "Getsu-Ka-Sui-Moku Kimi Yōbi" – 3:25
  6. "Mōsōcchu Discooooooo!!" – 4:12
  7. "Brand New Heroine" – 3:40
  8. "Chuki Chuki Hurricane" – 3:28
    Lyrics written by Daigo Nishihata; choreography by Ryusei Onishi.[22]
  9. "Welcome to I Love You" – 4:15
  10. "Sincere" – 4:32 (regular edition only)
    Theme song for the television drama Kanojo, Okarishimasu.
  11. "Timeless Love" – 4:39 (regular edition only)
    Theme song for the television drama Keshigomu o Kureta Joshi o Suki ni Natta..[23]
  12. "The Answer" – 4:20
    Title track of the second single; theme song for the drama The Files of Young Kindaichi.
  13. "Emerald" – 4:52
  14. "Diamond Smile" – 3:40
    Lead track of the album; newly recorded version of a song originally performed during their Kansai Johnny's Jr. era.[24]

Disc 2 (First press limited edition 1)

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  1. "Naniwa Lucky Boy!!" – 2:30
  2. "Aoharu: With U With Me" – 3:03
    Theme song for the television drama Seiho Boys' High School!.
  3. "Bokura no Sora: Ashiato no Nai Mirai" – 4:17
    Theme song for GO!GO!EXPO.
  4. "2 Faced" – 4:09
  5. "Seven Stars" – 3:55
    Lyrics written by the members of Naniwa Danshi.
  6. "Shall We...?" – 3:23
  7. "Soda Pop Love" – 4:50
  8. "Time View: Hatenaku Tsuzuku Michi" – 4:05
    Lyrics written by Shunsuke Michieda.
  9. "Yoiboshi" – 3:40
    Theme song for the drama Muchū sa, Kimi ni..
  10. "Yume Watashi" – 4:57
    Coupling track of the debut single; theme song for the ABC High School Baseball broadcast and Nettō Kōshien.

DVD / Blu-ray

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Disc 3 (First press limited edition 1)

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  1. "Diamond Smile" (Music Video & Making)

Disc 2 (First press limited edition 2)

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  1. Naniwa Danshi First Live Tour 2019–2020: Naniwa Danshi to Issho ni #Aoharu Shiyo?
    Recording of the final performance at Osaka-jō Hall.[25]

References

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  1. ^ "Naniwa Danshi celebrate their six-month debut anniversary and announce first album and tour". Real Sound. May 27, 2022. Retrieved March 26, 2026.
  2. ^ a b c d "Naniwa Danshi celebrate first album '1st Love' release with commemorative event in Shibuya". Chunichi Sports. July 13, 2022. Retrieved March 26, 2026.
  3. ^ a b "Naniwa Danshi release details of first album '1st Love'". Oricon News. Retrieved March 26, 2026.
  4. ^ "Naniwa Danshi's "Diamond Smile" and its significance". Real Sound. June 29, 2022. Retrieved March 26, 2026.
  5. ^ "Naniwa Danshi unveil "Diamond Smile" music video". Modelpress. June 21, 2022. Retrieved March 26, 2026.
  6. ^ "Interview with Ryusei Onishi". Crank-in! (Interview). August 17, 2024. Retrieved March 26, 2026.
  7. ^ "Naniwa Danshi members contribute to "Chuki Chuki Hurricane"". Modelpress. June 25, 2022. Retrieved March 26, 2026.
  8. ^ ""Chuki Chuki Dance" gains popularity". Modelpress. June 30, 2022. Retrieved March 26, 2026.
  9. ^ "TikTok Weekly Top 20 chart". Billboard Japan. Retrieved March 26, 2026.
  10. ^ "Naniwa Danshi hold release event for '1st Love'". Oricon News. July 13, 2022. Retrieved March 26, 2026.
  11. ^ "Special livestream event for '1st Love'". Johnny's net Online. August 18, 2022. Retrieved March 26, 2026.
  12. ^ "なにわ男子、1stアルバムが「今年度アルバム最高初週売上」となる71.2万枚で1位【オリコンランキング】". oricon. July 19, 2022. Retrieved March 26, 2026.
  13. ^ "なにわ男子、ファーストアルバムが、今年度最高週間ポイントで「合算アルバム」1位【オリコンランキング】". oricon. July 22, 2022. Retrieved March 26, 2026.
  14. ^ "Oricon Monthly Albums Ranking July 2022". Oricon News. Retrieved March 26, 2026.
  15. ^ "Oricon Yearly Albums Ranking 2022". Oricon News. December 22, 2022. Retrieved March 26, 2026.
  16. ^ "【ビルボード】なにわ男子『1st Love』が初週72万枚でアルバム・セールス首位、今年度最多初週セールスに". Billboard JAPAN. July 18, 2022. Retrieved March 26, 2026.
  17. ^ "【ビルボード】なにわ男子『1st Love』が総合アルバム首位　aespa／PSYCHIC FEVERが続く". Billboard JAPAN. July 20, 2022. Retrieved March 26, 2026.
  18. ^ "【ビルボード 2022年 年間TOP Albums Sales】Snow Manが初の年間首位獲得 なにわ男子／SEVENTEEN／SixTONESが続く". Billboard JAPAN. December 9, 2022. Retrieved March 26, 2026.
  19. ^ "RIAJ certification July 2022". WEBザテレビジョン. August 10, 2022. Retrieved March 26, 2026.
  20. ^ "Tower Records Best Sellers 2022". SPICE. December 2, 2022. Retrieved March 26, 2026.
  21. ^ "なにわ男子「初心LOVE(うぶらぶ)」初週売上70.6万枚で1位【オリコンランキング/本人コメント到着】". oricon. November 16, 2021. Retrieved March 26, 2026.
  22. ^ "なにわ男子・西畑大吾、作詞デビュー　大西流星は振付担当 「ちゅきちゅきハリケーン」に反響殺到". modelpress. June 25, 2022. Retrieved March 26, 2026.
  23. ^ "大橋和也主演『消し好き』予告映像&なにわ男子主題歌「Timeless Love」が初公開". oricon. June 27, 2022. Retrieved March 26, 2026.
  24. ^ "なにわ男子"純度100%"な1stアルバム詳細が発表 「ダイスマ」などJr.時代の楽曲を完全コンプ". oricon. May 27, 2022. Retrieved March 26, 2026.
  25. ^ "Naniwa Danshi first album details". Modelpress. May 27, 2022. Retrieved March 26, 2026.

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