It was announced that Matsushita Yui will make a solo debut under Tokuma Japan Communications, and her 1st single "Shooting Star" is set for release on May 22.

Matsushita was a member of �SKE48 since 2008, and she went on hiatus in order to receive treatment for�osteochondritis dissecans on both of her ankles in 2010. However, as she needed to undergo long-term rehabilitation, and there was very little probability that she would be able to dance how she used to even if her ankles recovered completely, she graduated from the group in 2011.

After the graduation, she continued her steady musical activities�mainly in Nagoya while�rehabilitating.

Matsushita commented�regarding�her debut, "I'm glad that my long-cherished dream to make a solo debut has come true this fast!! I have no words (*^^*) I've loved to sing since I was little, and had a dream to become a singer. It's all thanks to the fans who have been supporting me until now, and people concerned. Thank you very much! I am also grateful to my family who have always cheered for me by my side. I would like to make a start here again, and do my best, so please continue to support Matsushita Yui!!"

The details on her 1st single "Shooting Star" are as follows.

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"Shooting Star"

01. Shooting Star
02. Rigel
03. Love Monster
04. Shooting Star (Instrumental)
05. Rigel (Instrumental)
06. Love Monster (Instrumental)

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Source & Image: natalie

Thanks to C. Ishizu for the tip!