Limited First Edition Photobook and Jacket for FRUITS ZIPPER’s 1st Single ‘Watashino Ichiban Kawaiitokoro’ Revealed!

2023.07.27

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Limited First Edition

FRUITS ZIPPER will release Watashino Ichiban Kawaiitokoro as the group’s first single CD on September 13, 2022. The popular song has amassed over 800 million views on TikTok and over 12 million music video views on YouTube since its release in 2022. Now, the concept for the photobook that comes paired with the Limited First Edition has been revealed along with the jacket cover. The Standard Edition jacket covers have also been revealed along with the seven-member variations.

Those purchasing the Limited First Edition as part of the ‘Ichiban Kawaii Package’ will
receive a 40-page photobook. The themes for the book are ‘Your Cutest Part’ and ‘My
Cutest Part,’ and two different sides of the FRUITS ZIPPER members are featured on the A-Side and B-Side.

The A-Side features a collaboration with Sebastian Masuda, the globally-known ‘King of Kawaii’ and global proponent of Japanese Kawaii culture currently residing in New York City. By chatting with each member before the photo shoot, Masuda explores “the individuality and cuteness that lies beneath the cuteness that we can see,” expressing it through his art. The artist hopes that the girls will keep the cuteness exhibited during their debut while focusing on their unique inner charms that continue to shine as their careers progress.

“Kawaii is your own microcosm. I believe that the girls are so much more than their
superficial cuteness. Their charm comes from what lies beneath the surface–the cuteness that overflows from within,” said Masuda. This marks the first time that the idol group and Masuda have joined forces to present ‘Kawaii’ culture to the world.

Standard Edition

The B-Side features a ‘cuter than usual FRUITS ZIPPER,’ including fresh visuals linking to each of the member’s fruit-inspired colors. The graphics were created by yenter, a creative team with a long history of working on logos, merchandise design, and artist photos. The Limited First Edition has a holographic three-sided case and Digipak with A-side packaging, while the Standard Edition and seven-member edition jackets display the B-side visual.

FRUITS ZIPPER is preparing for its first national tour in the fall and has announced a solo concert at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium as the tour finale. CD pre-order events will also be held throughout Japan in conjunction with the tour, so check out FRUITS ZIPPER’s official NOTE for the schedule and details!

■Comment from Sebastian Masuda
“Kawaii is your own microcosm. If we chat with 100 people, we’ll find 100 different types of kawaii. With that in mind, I chatted with each member of FRUITS ZIPPER one-on-one to explore their personalities and individual charms. I hope you’ll open the photobook and compare their words to the artwork on the pages. Their charm comes from what lies beneath the surface–the cuteness that overflows from within.”

Watashino Ichiban Kawaiitokoro – FRUITS ZIPPER (1st Single CD)
Release Date: September 13, 2023
[Editions]
Limited First Edition [CD]: ¥3,000 (Tax Included)
Standard Edition [CD]: ¥1,200 (Tax Included)
Member Edition [CD/7 Varieties]: ¥1,200 (Tax Included)

[Version/Tracklist]
■Limited First Edition *Ichiban Kawaii Packaging
M1. Watashino Ichiban Kawaiitokoro
M2. Pure In The World
M3. Zutto, Zutto, Zutto!
M4. Chou Medetai Song ~Konnanni Shiawasede Iinokana?~

■Member Version *Packaging features one specific member
M1. Watashino Ichiban Kawaiitokoro
M2. Pure In The World
M3. (Song varies depending on member’s disc*)
M4. Chou Medetai Song ~Konnanni Shiawasede Iinokana?~

*Suzuka Chinzei: skyfeelan / Luna Nakagawa: Kanpeki Shugide☆ / Amane Tsukiashi: Re→TRY & FLY / Karen Matsumoto: Happy Chocolate / Noel Hayase: RADIO GALAXY / Yui Sakurai: Sekaiwa Kimikara Hajimaru / Mana Manaka: Fre-Fru Summer!

■Standard Edition
M1. Watashino Ichiban Kawaiitokoro
M2. Pure In The World
M3. Chou Medetai Song ~Konnanni Shiawasede Iinokana?~
M4. Watashi no Ichiban Kawaiitokoro (Instrumental)
M5. Pure In The World (Instrumental)
M6. Chou Medetai Song ~Konnanni Shiawasede Iinokana?~ (Instrumental)

Single CD Pre-order Event Details: https://note.com/fruits_zipper/n/n362c0feecd76

■Sebastian Masuda (Artist)
Born in 1970, Masuda currently resides in New York City. After becoming involved in
theater and contemporary art in the early 1990s, he opened the popular accessory shop 6%DOKIDOKI in Harajuku in 1995 as a place for free expression. His consistently unique
and vivid sense of color has seen him create works that transcend the boundaries between art, fashion, and entertainment. Masuda created the art used in the music video for Kyary
Pamyu Pamyu’s PONPONPON, completely produced the KAWAII MONSTER CAFE, and has been involved in countless projects to share Kawaii culture with the world. He has been based in New York City since 2022 and continues to create new material from all things that exist in the world.
https://sebastianmasuda.com/

■yenter
yenter is a creative team named after the Japanese word for ‘circle’ and the ‘Enter’ key on a keyboard. The group provides complete creativity that serves as a starting point to move
things forward, much like a circle with no start or end.
https://yenter.jp/

FRUITS ZIPPER JAPAN TOUR 2023 -AUTUMN- The Parlor of FRUITS ZIPPER
Date: September 3, 2023
Venue: Zepp Namba (Osaka)
Time: Doors open 16:00 / Show starts 17:00
Contact: Kyodo Information (0570-200-888)

Date: September 5, 2023
Venue: Zepp Nagoya (Aichi)
Time: Doors open 17:30 / Show starts 18:30
Contact: Sunday Folk Promotion (052-320-9100, 12:00~18:00)

Date: September 8, 2023
Venue: Zepp Fukuoka (Fukuoka)
Time: Doors open 17:30 / Show starts 18:30
Contact: Sunday Folk Promotion (0570-09-2424, 11:00~15:00/Closed on Sundays and
holidays)

Date: September 10, 2023
Venue: BLUE LIVE HIROSHIMA (Hiroshima)
Time: Doors open 16:00 / Show starts 17:00
Contact: YUMEBANCHI (Hiroshima) (082-249-3571/Weekdays 12:00~17:00)

Date: September 13, 2023
Venue: PENNY LANE23 (Hokkaido)
Time: Doors open 17:30 / Show starts 18:30
Contact: MountAlive (011-623-6555)

Date: September 16, 2023
Venue: KT Zepp Yokohama (Kanagawa)
Time: Doors open 16:00 / Show starts 17:00
Contact: HOT STUFF PROMOTION (050-5211-6077 / Weekdays 12:00~18:00)

[Tickets]
VIP Standing: ¥16,500
miniVIP Standing: ¥7,700
General Standing: ¥5,500
2F Reserved Seat: ¥5,500
*All prices include tax, drinks not included
*Hokkaido and Hiroshima venues only offer VIP and General Standing tickets.

FRUITS ZIPPER JAPAN TOUR 2023 -AUTUMN- The Parlor of FRUITS ZIPPER TOUR
FINAL
Date: October 28, 2023
Venue: Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium
Time: Doors open 16:00 / Show starts 17:30
*There will be no bonus meetup on the day of this event.

[Tickets]
VIP Standing: ¥16,500 (Tax Included) *FC Members Only / Limit 2 per application
General Arena Seats (Reserved): ¥8,000 (Tax Included) *Limit 4 per application
Stand Seats (Reserved): ¥5,500 (Tax Included) *Limit 4 per application

[Contact]
HOT STUFF PROMOTION
050-5211-6077
https://www.red-hot.ne.jp/

■Click here for tour updates
https://kawaiilab.asobisystem.com/