1st Love

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"1st Love" is the first album by Japanese boy band Naniwa Danshi, released on July 13, 2022, by J Storm. 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. The album is centered around the concept of "a sparkling collection that evokes bittersweet and pure feelings of love." 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. The first press limited edition also contains a complete collection of songs from their time as Kansai Johnny's Jr. "Diamond Smile", a song originally performed during their Kansai Johnny's Jr. era, was newly recorded and included as the album's lead track. Its music video premiered on YouTube on June 21, 2022. The video, directed by Mai Sakai, visually highlights each member's individuality through symbolic motifs. Another new song, "Chuki Chuki Hurricane", marked Daigo Nishihata's first attempt at songwriting, while Ryusei Onishi handled the choreography. 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. 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.