Watarasebashi

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Released Genre J-Pop

Format CD Single

Recorded

Label Zetima

Producer Tsunku

Matsuura Aya Singles Chronology

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(2004)

Next: Tensai! LET'S GO Ayayamu 16th Single (2004) ]]Watarasebashi (渡良瀬橋;Watarase Bridge) is the 15th single from Matsuura Aya, a [[Hello! Project]] solo artist. It is a cover of the 1993 song by Moritaka Chisato. Watarasebashi is one of twelve bridges over the Watarase River in the city of Ashikaga.

It was released on 2004-10-20 in both regular and limited editions. The regular edition (EPCE-5333) cover features Aya in a hammock, and the first press came with Hello! Project Photo Card No. 0051. The limited edition (EPCE-5332) cover features a closeup of Aya's face and comes with Hello! Project Photo Cards No. 0046 through 0050.

A SingleV DVD (EPBE-5148) was released on 2004-11-10 containing the music video for the song along with an alternate 'close-up' version and a 'making of'. The DVD's total run time is 13min 34s. Aya talked about the PV in a 2004-10-22 Hello! Project on FLET'S video clip.

A version of Watarasebashi performed by Goto Maki appears on her album 3rd Station.

It sold 29,304 on its first week and 47,857 total.

CD track listing

 * 1) Watarasebashi
 * 2) I LOVE YOU no Tsuzuki (I LOVE YOUの続き)
 * 3) Watarasebashi (Instrumental)

DVD track listing

 * 1) Watarasebashi
 * 2) Watarasebashi (Close-up Ver.)
 * 3) Making of

TV performances

 * 2004-10-16 CDTV
 * 2004-10-24 Hello! Morning
 * 2004-10-29 Music Fighter
 * 2004-10-29 Music Station
 * 2004-11-04 Utaban
 * 2004-11-05 Pop Jam
 * 2004-12-31 CDTV (Special Live 2004-2005)
 * 2005-01-04 Shimura Ken no Bakatonosama]]
 * 2005-01-22 Music Fair 21

Concert performances

 * Matsuura Aya Concert Tour 2004 Aki ~Matsu Crystal Yoyogi Special~
 * Hello! Project 2005 Winter All-Stars Dairanbu ~A Happy New Power! Iida Kaori Sotsugyo Special~ (with Goto Maki)
 * Hello! Project Akagumi
 * Hello! Project Shirogumi (by Goto Maki)
 * Matsuura Aya Concert Tour 2005 Haru 101kaime no Kiss ~Hand in Hand~
 * Live in Shanghai
 * Matsuura Aya Concert Tour 2006 Aki Shinka no Kisetsu...
 * Hello! Project 2008 Winter ~Kashimashi Elder Club~