Sakurazaka46's Rika Ishimori to Sing Gunma-chan's New Song 'Gunma-chamba!' Part of the Track Revealed!
Gunma-chan, Gunma Prefecture's promotional character, has released a snippet of the new samba song 'Gunma-chamba!'. Vocals are provided by Gunma native Rika Ishimori of Sakurazaka46.
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A portion of 'Gunma-chamba!', the new song for Gunma Prefecture's promotional manager Gunma-chan, was released today. The song features vocals by Rika Ishimori, a member of Sakurazaka46 who is originally from Gunma Prefecture. 'Gunma-chamba!' is a hot and cool samba song. Please enjoy a snippet of the song in the lyric video short ver.!
Song title: Gunma-chamba!
Vocals: Gunma-chamba! Squad feat. Rika Ishimori (Sakurazaka46)
Click here for the lyric video short ver.
https://youtu.be/lSTndpQBtNA
(You will be redirected to the SONY Music (Japan) YouTube channel)
## PROFILE
### Rika Ishimori
Born January 13, 2002. Hails from Gunma Prefecture.
A member of Sakurazaka46. Joined in January 2023 as a third-generation member.
She is currently appearing in NHK BS's 'Nekketsu Basket' and the Lemino streaming drama 'Rojiura Hotel'.
Her hobbies include cooking and watching anime.
Song title: Gunma-chamba!
Vocals: Gunma-chamba! Squad feat. Rika Ishimori (Sakurazaka46)
Click here for the lyric video short ver.
https://youtu.be/lSTndpQBtNA
(You will be redirected to the SONY Music (Japan) YouTube channel)
## PROFILE
### Rika Ishimori
Born January 13, 2002. Hails from Gunma Prefecture.
A member of Sakurazaka46. Joined in January 2023 as a third-generation member.
She is currently appearing in NHK BS's 'Nekketsu Basket' and the Lemino streaming drama 'Rojiura Hotel'.
Her hobbies include cooking and watching anime.