This 2010 single features the group's then-22 members, continuing their signature dance-pop sound. The A-side was used as the opening theme for the anime "Ore no Imouto ga Konna ni Kawaii Wake ga Nai".
- "Beginner" was AKB48's 18th single, released on October 27, 2010. It reached number one on the Oricon Weekly Singles chart.
- The single's choreography was noted for its more mature and dance-focused style compared to previous releases. It was AKB48's first single to sell over 500,000 copies in its first week.
- "Beginner" was performed on "Music Station" and other prominent music programs in late 2010 and early 2011. The B-side "Kimi ni A Lt" was performed by the group's sub-unit, French Kiss.
AKB48 is a Japanese idol girl group formed in 2005, known for their large number of members and frequent live performances. In late 2010, AKB48 was at a peak in their career, with this single marking a transition towards more mainstream J-pop success.
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