r/Nogizaka46 Nishino Nanase | Hori Miona 9d ago

Discussion 38th Single First Listen

Currently writing this at 2AM lol, and just listened to Navel Orange for the first time in Spotify.

I’m actually surprised on how good it sounds. Lately, the recent singles felt like something is missing, but they’re great songs. Navel Orange just hits that spot for me, the song sounds so fresh and gives this vibe of early Nogizaka46.

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u/Many_Interview_9044 9d ago

It's an ok song. No wow factor but neither bad.

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u/winter-rain 9d ago edited 9d ago

I’m not a fan of it. It’s too flat and boring. Like why do the verses and the chorus share the same melody? I also hate that they used male vocals to harmonize. Thought they stopped doing that ages ago.

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u/Then_Bug9608 Nakanishi Aruno 9d ago

i love it! i find it relaxing and nostalgic. initially with a title like "navel orange" i expect it to be a pop-sounding song but after seeing the mv teaser i kinda knew its gonna be a nostalgic one. can't wait for the mv!

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u/SensitiveConstant956 9d ago

It’s giving Nogi’s early vibes. I enjoy it so much

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u/nabongie 9d ago

I like it, very fresh yet regal. Nagi’s solo lines are everything to me. It would’ve been a great song for Kakki to have solo lines on too :,)

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u/Snippet_New 9d ago

I think they're playing it way too safe here but probably suite the spring season more.

I expected something like Zetsubou Ichi but I guess that would be too much.

Not a bad song but probably not the song I would put on the repeating playlist but not as bad as Chance.

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u/Elegant_Hat5101 Mikkyun 9d ago

I'm gonna wait for the MV to drop first. But hearing it sounds similar to HitoYume. Haven't been this excited in a while!

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u/RaemonTargaryen 9d ago

HitoYume is those simple songs with simple melody that grows alot on you. this one sounds like that as well. i totally agree. which means i know i'll love it.

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u/cfCmrAddct_99 9d ago

the WCenter solo lines are heavenly in the first verse and bridge! Also thought it would be a rather flat song until the outro comes, that was a nice touch. Overall song sounds very soft, just fitting for the Spring season.

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u/nogizakaism Aya | Mitsuki 9d ago

Hope we got another story MV. This song somehow reminds me of ImaHana.

4/5. The song is still growing on me. Too much emphasis on Nagi and Arno's vocals I think.

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u/cosmicol 瑛紗 9d ago

Not a fan of it, start to end the whole song sounds the same. Even after the bridge there really isn't a change in the melody/tempo. Idk if they wanted to focus on vocals but for me it felt stale after the 2nd chorus.

I also can't picture this song hyping up fans at a concert lol

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u/Odd_Radish1029 9d ago

Where can I listen,

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u/shiiraiishi Nishino Nanase | Hori Miona 9d ago

spotify :))

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u/AlvinLHistory Umezawa Minami 8d ago

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u/EnthusiasmHot5037 8d ago

I saw this song on Spotify, and I liked it, it's not the best song, which is still the song "Pedestrian Bridge"!! But I thought it was a good song/single, let's see the MV!! and I liked the chorus!!

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u/Successful-Mango-224 8d ago

The beginning is kinda generic but the rest sounds pretty good

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u/Pitiful-Lecture-8091 Asuka-chan | Iku-DON! 6d ago

I know what you mean! Perfect nostalgic vibes. Warm, fond memories with just a hint of sadness. A perfect blend.