Hinatazaka46 to release 18th single music video and digital tracks

Japanese idol group Hinatazaka46 has announced that the music video for their 18th single, ‘Icha Icha Mushi’, will be released on their official YouTube channel on September 1. Digital streaming and download services will also begin pre-releasing the track on the same day.

The single is scheduled for official release on September 30. Yoko Shogenji, a fourth-generation member, will serve as the center for this track, marking her first time in the role for six consecutive singles.

In addition to the new release, the group is preparing for the ‘Hinata Fest 2026’ event in Miyazaki Prefecture on September 5 and 6. A nationwide arena tour, ‘Hinaku-ri 2026’, is also scheduled for late 2026, with performances in Kobe, Tokyo, and Aichi.