Sakurazaka46 releases 'Lonesome rabbit' video

Sakurazaka46’s “Lonesome rabbit” video is part of a broader rollout for the group’s 15th double A-side single, not a standalone one-off. The group’s official website said on May 19 that it had published the music video for “Lonesome rabbit” and started streaming and download distribution for the track. The release sits inside a campaign for “Lonesome rabbit / What’s ‘KAZOKU’?,” a single due on June 10. The group’s official YouTube channel carries the video, while the official site links fans to streaming platforms and CD editions. ### When did the video actually go live? May 19, 2026, is the key date in Sakurazaka46’s own release schedule. The group’s website said on May 18 that the “Lonesome rabbit” music video would premiere at 12:00 a.m. on May 19 and that advance streaming and download distribution would begin at the same time. A follow-up post dated May 19 said the video had been released and the track was available digitally. (sakurazaka46.com) YouTube’s listing for “櫻坂46『Lonesome rabbit』 MUSIC VIDEO” shows the clip on the group’s official channel. Search results also identify the channel as Sakurazaka46’s official YouTube account, which has more than 1.2 million subscribers. ### What is “Lonesome rabbit” being released with? June 10, 2026, is the release date for the physical single package. Sakurazaka46’s official site describes “Lonesome rabbit / What’s ‘KAZOKU’?” as the group’s 15th double A-side single and lists multiple editions, including Type A through D, a regular edition, and a limited “Yozakura-ban” edition. (sakurazaka46.com) The regular CD-only edition is priced at 1,200 yen including tax, while the Blu-ray editions are listed at 2,000 yen including tax. (youtube.com) The official track listing shown on the site places “What’s ‘KAZOKU’?” and “Lonesome rabbit” together on the release. The same materials say “What’s ‘KAZOKU’?” serves as the second-season opening theme for the anime “Mission: Yozakura Family.” ### Why are fans seeing different dates attached to the rollout? May 24 social posts appear to have amplified the video again, but the primary release happened earlier in the week. (sakurazaka46.com) The card context cites an X post from May 24, yet Sakurazaka46’s own website says the music video release and digital distribution began on May 19. That makes May 24 a social-sharing date, not the original publication date for the video itself, based on the group’s official release notices. (sakurazaka46.com) Hashtags tied to the campaign appear across the group’s promotional materials. A YouTube teaser for the single included tags for both “Lonesome rabbit” and “What’s ‘KAZOKU’?,” signaling that the two tracks are being marketed together ahead of the June 10 single release. ### What else is included in the single package? May 14 release details added the bonus-video lineup for the different physical editions. (sakurazaka46.com) The Type A and Type B versions include fourth-generation member individual videos, while Type C and Type D include footage from “Sakurazaka46 Buddies Kanshasai 2025 EX” and Rina Inoue’s graduation ceremony. The limited “Yozakura-ban” edition includes anime-related video extras tied to “Mission: Yozakura Family.” (youtube.com) May 10 packaging details also confirmed that the limited edition uses newly drawn “Mission: Yozakura Family” artwork and a digipak format. That post listed the two-song CD contents and said the Blu-ray includes a non-credit opening movie for the anime’s second season and a special program featuring group members. ### What comes next in the rollout? (sakurazaka46.com) June 10, 2026, is the next fixed date in Sakurazaka46’s schedule for “Lonesome rabbit.” The group’s official site says that is when the 15th double A-side single goes on sale in its full physical configuration, after the May 19 video and digital launch. Fans looking for the current video can find it now on the official YouTube channel, while the CD and Blu-ray editions remain set for the June 10 release. (sakurazaka46.com 1) (sakurazaka46.com 2)