[2] On February 18, Ayane Suzuki, the last second-generation, announced graduation (leaving) from the group via her official blog, stated that she would not participate in any 32nd single activity.
[4] The fourth-generation Rika Satō and Miyu Matsuo, and the fifth-generation Mao Ioki, Miku Ichinose, Nagi Inoue, Sakura Kawasaki, and Satsuki Sugawara were also included to the senbatsu members for the first time.
It was shot from late February to March at MOA Museum of Art, Shinjuku Golden Gai, and a studio in Tokyo, and directed by Takeshi Maruyama.
[12] The music video depicts the theme of "people who have lost their dreams meet someone and become friends so that they can have hope and enjoyment in the future.
"[13] A music video for "Sazanami wa Modoranai", served the center position by Ririka Itō and Runa Hayashi, was released on March 12, 2023.
Directed by Atsunori Tōshi, it depicts a fusion of everyday life and art, such as Jean Prouvé and Isamu Noguchi's work.
[22] Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) certified triple platinum for physical release on April 10.
[23] Nogizaka46 debuted "Hito wa Yume o Nido Miru" performance at Venue101 on March 18, 2023,[24] as well as two-hour special CDTV Live!