1st Love

March 2026 1st Love studio Naniwa Danshi 1stlove.jpg Regular edition July 13, 2022 J-pop 44:30 (first edition) 53:41 (regular edition; disc1) 38:49 (regular edition; disc2) J Storm POPMALL 2023 1st Love studio Ubu Love November 12, 2021 The Answer / Sachiare April 27, 2022 studio gNJKYMiMP3E "Diamond Smile" "1st Love" is the first album by Japanese boy band Naniwa Danshi, released on July 13, 2022, by J Storm. Background and release 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.https://realsound.jp/2022/05/post-1038841.html Naniwa Danshi celebrate their six-month debut anniversary and announce first album and tour Real Sound 2022-05-27 2026-03-26 The album is centered around the concept of "a sparkling collection that evokes bittersweet and pure feelings of love."Naniwa Danshi celebrate first album '1st Love' release with commemorative event in Shibuya Chunichi Sports 2022-07-13 https://www.chunichi.co.jp/article/506969 2026-03-26 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.https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2236348/full/ Naniwa Danshi release details of first album '1st Love' Oricon News 2026-03-26 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.https://realsound.jp/2022/06/post-1064525.html Naniwa Danshi's "Diamond Smile" and its significance Real Sound 2022-06-29 2026-03-26 Its music video premiered on YouTube on June 21, 2022.https://mdpr.jp/music/detail/3216125 Naniwa Danshi unveil "Diamond Smile" music video Modelpress 2022-06-21 2026-03-26 The video, directed by Mai Sakai, visually highlights each member's individuality through symbolic motifs.Interview with Ryusei Onishi https://www.crank-in.net/interview/151341/3 Crank-in! 2024-08-17 2026-03-26 Another new song, "Chuki Chuki Hurricane", marked Daigo Nishihata's first attempt at songwriting, while Ryusei Onishi handled the choreography.https://mdpr.jp/news/detail/3222891 Naniwa Danshi members contribute to "Chuki Chuki Hurricane" Modelpress 2022-06-25 2026-03-26 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.https://mdpr.jp/news/detail/3230887 "Chuki Chuki Dance" gains popularity Modelpress 2022-06-30 2026-03-26https://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/113774 TikTok Weekly Top 20 chart Billboard Japan 2026-03-26 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.https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2242035/full/ Naniwa Danshi hold release event for '1st Love' Oricon News 2022-07-13 2026-03-26 The group performed "Ubu Love" and "Diamond Smile" during the event. To further promote the album, a livestream event titled Naniwa Danshi to Love Summer Hajimete Zukushi no Summer Festival!!!!!! was held on August 18, 2022 via Johnny's net Online.https://online.familyclub.jp/s/jno/page/1stLove Special livestream event for '1st Love' Johnny's net Online 2022-08-18 2026-03-26 Chart performance 1st Love debuted at number one on the Oricon Weekly Albums Chart dated July 25, 2022, with first-week sales of 712,000 copies, marking the highest first-week album sales of the fiscal year at the time. https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2242712/full/ なにわ男子、1stアルバムが「今年度アルバム最高初週売上」となる71.2万枚で1位【オリコンランキング】 2022-07-19 oricon 2026-03-26 The album also topped the Oricon Combined Albums Chart in its first week, achieving the highest weekly points of the fiscal year. https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2243087/full/ なにわ男子、ファーストアルバムが、今年度最高週間ポイントで「合算アルバム」1位【オリコンランキング】 2022-07-22 oricon 2026-03-26 It went on to rank number one on the Oricon Monthly Albums Chart for July 2022 and number two on the year-end Oricon Albums Chart.https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/m/2022-07/ Oricon Monthly Albums Ranking July 2022 Oricon News 2026-03-26https://www.oricon.co.jp/special/61682/3/ Oricon Yearly Albums Ranking 2022 Oricon News 2022-12-22 2026-03-26 On Billboard Japan, 1st Love debuted at number one on the Top Albums Sales chart with approximately 720,000 copies sold in its first week, https://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/114511/2 【ビルボード】なにわ男子『1st Love』が初週72万枚でアルバム・セールス首位、今年度最多初週セールスに 2022-07-18 Billboard JAPAN 2026-03-26 and also reached number one on the Billboard Japan Hot Albums chart. https://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/114585/2 【ビルボード】なにわ男子『1st Love』が総合アルバム首位　aespa／PSYCHIC FEVERが続く 2022-07-20 Billboard JAPAN 2026-03-26 It ranked number two on both the year-end Top Albums Sales and Hot Albums charts for 2022. https://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/119586/2 【ビルボード 2022年 年間TOP Albums Sales】Snow Manが初の年間首位獲得 なにわ男子／SEVENTEEN／SixTONESが続く 2022-12-09 Billboard JAPAN 2026-03-26 In addition, the album was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ).https://thetv.jp/news/detail/1097615/ RIAJ certification July 2022 WEBザテレビジョン 2022-08-10 2026-03-26 The album also ranked number two on Tower Records' annual Japanese albums sales chart for 2022.https://spice.eplus.jp/articles/311612 Tower Records Best Sellers 2022 SPICE 2022-12-02 2026-03-26 Track listing CD Disc 1 "Overture" – 0:38 "Ubu Love" – 3:47 Debut single; used as the theme song for the television drama My Love Mix-Up!, as well as in commercial campaigns for GU, SoftBank, and Lawson.https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2213999/full/ なにわ男子「初心LOVE(うぶらぶ)」初週売上70.6万枚で1位【オリコンランキング/本人コメント到着】 2021-11-16 oricon 2026-03-26 "Dreamin' Dreamin'" – 4:35 "Sachiare" – 3:38 B-side of the second single; theme song for Fuji TV's Mezamashi TV. "Getsu-Ka-Sui-Moku Kimi Yōbi" – 3:25 "Mōsōcchu Discooooooo!!" – 4:12 "Brand New Heroine" – 3:40 "Chuki Chuki Hurricane" – 3:28 Lyrics written by Daigo Nishihata; choreography by Ryusei Onishi. https://mdpr.jp/news/detail/3222891 なにわ男子・西畑大吾、作詞デビュー　大西流星は振付担当 「ちゅきちゅきハリケーン」に反響殺到 2022-06-25 modelpress 2026-03-26 "Welcome to I Love You" – 4:15 "Sincere" – 4:32 (regular edition only) Theme song for the television drama Kanojo, Okarishimasu. "Timeless Love" – 4:39 (regular edition only) Theme song for the television drama Keshigomu o Kureta Joshi o Suki ni Natta.. https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2239945/full/ 大橋和也主演『消し好き』予告映像&なにわ男子主題歌「Timeless Love」が初公開 2022-06-27 oricon 2026-03-26 "The Answer" – 4:20 Title track of the second single; theme song for the drama The Files of Young Kindaichi. "Emerald" – 4:52 "Diamond Smile" – 3:40 Lead track of the album; newly recorded version of a song originally performed during their Kansai Johnny's Jr. era.https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2236348/full/ なにわ男子“純度100%”な1stアルバム詳細が発表 「ダイスマ」などJr.時代の楽曲を完全コンプ oricon 2022-05-27 2026-03-26 Disc 2 (First press limited edition 1) "Naniwa Lucky Boy!!" – 2:30 "Aoharu: With U With Me" – 3:03 Theme song for the television drama Seiho Boys' High School!. "Bokura no Sora: Ashiato no Nai Mirai" – 4:17 Theme song for GO!GO!EXPO. "2 Faced" – 4:09 "Seven Stars" – 3:55 Lyrics written by the members of Naniwa Danshi. "Shall We...?" – 3:23 "Soda Pop Love" – 4:50 "Time View: Hatenaku Tsuzuku Michi" – 4:05 Lyrics written by Shunsuke Michieda. "Yoiboshi" – 3:40 Theme song for the drama Muchū sa, Kimi ni.. "Yume Watashi" – 4:57 Coupling track of the debut single; theme song for the ABC High School Baseball broadcast and Nettō Kōshien. DVD / Blu-ray Disc 3 (First press limited edition 1) "Diamond Smile" (Music Video & Making) Disc 2 (First press limited edition 2) Naniwa Danshi First Live Tour 2019–2020: Naniwa Danshi to Issho ni #Aoharu Shiyo? Recording of the final performance at Osaka-jō Hall.https://mdpr.jp/music/detail/3174811 Naniwa Danshi first album details Modelpress 2022-05-27 2026-03-26 References External links 1st Love - Storm Labels gNJKYMiMP3E "Diamond Smile" uQx7Lmb-dcg "Diamond Smile [Dance ver.]" 6euDFWUngQ0 "Sincere [Recording Movie]" xICiMjSo9ik "Timeless Love [Recording Movie]" iVmw3spi9os "Emerald" [Jacket Shooting Movie]" Category:2022 debut albums Category:Naniwa Danshi albums Category:J Storm albums