STU48 Chiho Ishida's Graduation Solo Song "Mirai e Tsuzuku Mono yo" Music Video Released
STU48 member Chiho Ishida, who will graduate from the group on June 7, has released the music video for her graduation solo song "Mirai e Tsuzuku Mono yo" on STU48's official YouTube channel. The MV reflects on her nine-year idol career and expresses her determination for the future.
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The music video for "Mirai e Tsuzuku Mono yo," Chiho Ishida's solo song, who has been active as a first-generation member of STU48 and will graduate from the group on Sunday, June 7th, was premiered on STU48's official YouTube channel.
Ishida joined STU48 as a first-generation member in 2017 and has been a selected member for all singles since her debut single "Kurayami." She served as the solo center for the 6th single "Hitorigoto de Kataru Kurai Nara" and the 9th single "Iki wo Suru Kokoro," and as a triangle center with Yumiko Takino and Mai Nakamura for the 8th single "Hana wa Dare no Mono?" Since joining, she has continuously led the group as a front member. Her last single, the 13th single "Suki Sugite Naku," includes the solo song "Mirai e Tsuzuku Mono yo" as a coupling track.
This song depicts the determination to step forward into the future despite anxieties and hesitations. It conveys a strong message of being prepared to walk a thorny path and "believing in oneself," with lyrics that combine vulnerability and positive aspirations, gently encouraging anyone at a crossroads in life.
In the music video, Ishida's somewhat lonely expression in a room bathed in sunset light and her figure walking alone in the city are strikingly portrayed. She gazes at old photos and packs mementos into an old trunk. This treasure chest-like trunk carefully holds her personal belongings filled with memories with fans: a name tag she always wore in the early days of her activities to be remembered, maracas she used to shake at handshake events when queues were short, a recorder she used for live streaming, and a trophy from the AKB48 World Senbatsu Sousenkyo that she won with fan support.
Beyond her solitary walk, a vast sea spreads out. Her idol self, dressed in the costume from "Hitorigoto de Kataru Kurai Nara," the single where she first achieved her dream of being a center, turns around and bids farewell to the current Ishida. With a determined smile, the current Ishida gently closes the trunk filled with memories.
The MV expresses the bittersweetness of parting with past memories and the resolve to break away from her idol self and walk alone, making it a fitting start for her new journey.
In addition to her personal mementos and single costumes, behind-the-scenes footage of her past activities is also inserted, creating a production that evokes the real trajectory of Ishida's path.
Her graduation concert will be held on Sunday, May 31st, at Kanadevia Hall (formerly TOKYO DOME CITY HALL) in Tokyo, and she will officially graduate from the group after her graduation performance on Sunday, June 7th, at Hiroshima Prefectural Cultural Center in Hiroshima Prefecture.
■ Chiho Ishida's Comment
I am truly happy to have an MV created for this precious song given to me as I graduate! It's an MV that looks back on my nine-year idol life, featuring nostalgic photos, goods, and even my past self appearing. I hope this MV reaches and is loved by many people. And I would be happy if this song could save someone! On May 31st, I will hold my graduation concert at Kanadevia Hall in Tokyo. While there's a touch of sadness, my excitement is much greater! From my most memorable songs to longed-for songs I've never performed, it's a surprisingly packed program. With the support of my beloved members and the best staff, it's sure to be a wonderful concert. I hope to spend an unforgettable time with all my dear fans! After my graduation was decided, I truly realized how many people are moving and supporting me. Though there's little time left, I want to do everything I can to express my gratitude to everyone!
▼ Chiho Ishida Profile
Born in Hiroshima Prefecture on March 17, 2002.
Passed the STU48 1st Generation audition on March 19, 2017, and joined STU48, which was formed on March 31 of the same year.
Ranked 99th in the 10th AKB48 World Senbatsu Sousenkyo "AKB48 53rd Single World Senbatsu Sousenkyo ~Who is the World's Center?~" held in June 2018.
First selected as an AKB48 single lead track member for the 56th single "Sustainable," released in July 2019.
Appeared in the "70th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen" in 2019 and participated in "Koi Suru Fortune Cookie ~Kohaku World Senbatsu SP~."
Participated as a selected member in STU48's debut single "Kurayami" in January 2018, which...
Ishida joined STU48 as a first-generation member in 2017 and has been a selected member for all singles since her debut single "Kurayami." She served as the solo center for the 6th single "Hitorigoto de Kataru Kurai Nara" and the 9th single "Iki wo Suru Kokoro," and as a triangle center with Yumiko Takino and Mai Nakamura for the 8th single "Hana wa Dare no Mono?" Since joining, she has continuously led the group as a front member. Her last single, the 13th single "Suki Sugite Naku," includes the solo song "Mirai e Tsuzuku Mono yo" as a coupling track.
This song depicts the determination to step forward into the future despite anxieties and hesitations. It conveys a strong message of being prepared to walk a thorny path and "believing in oneself," with lyrics that combine vulnerability and positive aspirations, gently encouraging anyone at a crossroads in life.
In the music video, Ishida's somewhat lonely expression in a room bathed in sunset light and her figure walking alone in the city are strikingly portrayed. She gazes at old photos and packs mementos into an old trunk. This treasure chest-like trunk carefully holds her personal belongings filled with memories with fans: a name tag she always wore in the early days of her activities to be remembered, maracas she used to shake at handshake events when queues were short, a recorder she used for live streaming, and a trophy from the AKB48 World Senbatsu Sousenkyo that she won with fan support.
Beyond her solitary walk, a vast sea spreads out. Her idol self, dressed in the costume from "Hitorigoto de Kataru Kurai Nara," the single where she first achieved her dream of being a center, turns around and bids farewell to the current Ishida. With a determined smile, the current Ishida gently closes the trunk filled with memories.
The MV expresses the bittersweetness of parting with past memories and the resolve to break away from her idol self and walk alone, making it a fitting start for her new journey.
In addition to her personal mementos and single costumes, behind-the-scenes footage of her past activities is also inserted, creating a production that evokes the real trajectory of Ishida's path.
Her graduation concert will be held on Sunday, May 31st, at Kanadevia Hall (formerly TOKYO DOME CITY HALL) in Tokyo, and she will officially graduate from the group after her graduation performance on Sunday, June 7th, at Hiroshima Prefectural Cultural Center in Hiroshima Prefecture.
■ Chiho Ishida's Comment
I am truly happy to have an MV created for this precious song given to me as I graduate! It's an MV that looks back on my nine-year idol life, featuring nostalgic photos, goods, and even my past self appearing. I hope this MV reaches and is loved by many people. And I would be happy if this song could save someone! On May 31st, I will hold my graduation concert at Kanadevia Hall in Tokyo. While there's a touch of sadness, my excitement is much greater! From my most memorable songs to longed-for songs I've never performed, it's a surprisingly packed program. With the support of my beloved members and the best staff, it's sure to be a wonderful concert. I hope to spend an unforgettable time with all my dear fans! After my graduation was decided, I truly realized how many people are moving and supporting me. Though there's little time left, I want to do everything I can to express my gratitude to everyone!
▼ Chiho Ishida Profile
Born in Hiroshima Prefecture on March 17, 2002.
Passed the STU48 1st Generation audition on March 19, 2017, and joined STU48, which was formed on March 31 of the same year.
Ranked 99th in the 10th AKB48 World Senbatsu Sousenkyo "AKB48 53rd Single World Senbatsu Sousenkyo ~Who is the World's Center?~" held in June 2018.
First selected as an AKB48 single lead track member for the 56th single "Sustainable," released in July 2019.
Appeared in the "70th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen" in 2019 and participated in "Koi Suru Fortune Cookie ~Kohaku World Senbatsu SP~."
Participated as a selected member in STU48's debut single "Kurayami" in January 2018, which...