Natsu no Hydrangea

Natsu no Hydrangea (夏のハイドレンジア; Summer Hydrangea) is the 21st single of Sexy Zone. It.

Overview
The single released in three editions: two limited editions and regular edition.

The title song was written by Hata Motohiro as the theme song for the drama She Was Pretty starring Nakajima Kento and Koshiba Fuka. The heroine of this drama is likened to a hydrangea that blooms dignifiedly even in the rain that falls in the city, and the song contains the message "It's okay to be you as you are."

The music video was set in a closed school. Filming was done in nostalgic locations such as roof tops, gymnasiums, art rooms, classrooms, and swimming pools. The special feeling of first love was expressed using lasers, smoke, and lighting. In the rainy scene, the members show sad expressions.

The single was certified Platinum by the RIAJ in August 2021 for selling more than 260,000 copies.

Limited Edition A

 * 1) Natsu no Hydrangea
 * 2) *AKA: 夏のハイドレンジア
 * 3) *Lyricist~Composer: Hata Motohiro / Arranger: Tomi Yo
 * 4) Never lie to me
 * 5) *Lyricist: Okada Kazunari / Composer: Gustav Mared, Okada Kazunari / Arranger: Gustav Mared
 * 6) Never lie to me -Inst-

Limited Edition B

 * 1) Natsu no Hydrangea
 * 2) Momoiro no Zettai Ryouiki
 * 3) *AKA: 桃色の絶対領域
 * 4) *Lyricist~Composer: Yanagida Shusaku / Arranger: Ishizuka Tomoo
 * 5) Momoiro no Zettai Ryouiki -Inst-

Regular Edition

 * 1) Natsu no Hydrangea
 * 2) Prism
 * 3) *Lyricist: Kelly / Composer: Harada Shunsuke, HIKARI / Arranger: CHOKKAKU
 * 4) Heat
 * 5) *Lyricist: JUN / Composer: Adrian McKinnon, Takuya Harada / Arranger: Takuya Harada
 * 6) Natsu no Hydrangea -Inst-
 * 7) Prism -Inst-
 * 8) Heat -Inst-

Limited Edition A

 * 「Natsu no Hydrangea」Music Video
 * Making of「Natsu no Hydrangea」

Limited Edition B

 * Special Project「Sexy Zone Best Holiday! Sexy Camp Edition」

Oricon

 * Monthly ranking


 * 2021
 * August
 * 3
 * 263,801
 * 2021
 * September
 * 39
 * 5,477
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 * 5,477
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 * Yearly ranking


 * 2021
 * 23
 * 272,492
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 * }
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 * Weekly combined ranking


 * 1
 * 250,678
 * 32
 * 10,068
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 * 10,068
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