Boku Nanka

During the encore on the second day of "Hinatazaka46 3rd Anniversary Memorial Live in Tokyo Dome", they announced the release of the title song of their 7th single, and performed the same song as a surprise.{{cite news |title=日向坂46のニューシングルは復帰の小坂菜緒がセンター、キャプテンをつなぐ新アー写も公開|url=https://natalie.mu/music/news/472084|access-date=August 17, 2022|website=Music Natalie|publisher=Natasha|date=March 31, 2022|language=ja}}

The single was released in five versions: Type-A, Type-B, Type-C, Type-D, and a regular edition. All versions except for the regular edition also includes a Blu-ray Disc containing music videos and bonus videos.

Nao Kosaka was appointed as center (lead performer) of the title track for the fifth time after the fourth single "Sonna Koto Nai yo" in 2020.{{cite news |date=August 30, 2021 |title=日向坂46：新センターは金村美玖 6枚目シングルフォーメーション発表 小坂菜緒は不参加 |language=ja |agency=MANTAN WEB |url=https://mantan-web.jp/article/20210830dog00m200001000c.html |access-date=October 3, 2021}} During production, she had just recently returned from health leave and did not participate in the more intense dance scenes in the music video for "Koishita Sakana wa Sora o Tobu".{{Cite web |title=日向坂46小坂菜緒、"復帰後初"センターに本音吐露「不安と怖さしかありません」 - モデルプレス |url=https://mdpr.jp/news/detail/3175103 |access-date=2022-06-29 |website=モデルプレス - ライフスタイル・ファッションエンタメニュース |date=23 May 2022 |language=ja}}

The single is the last one featuring Miho Watanabe, who would leave the group after promotions have concluded. She served as center for the second generation members' B-side song "Koishita Sakana wa Sora wo Tobu",{{efn|{{Nihongo krt|"The Fish in Love Flies in the Sky"|恋した魚は空を飛ぶ}}}}{{Cite web |title=日向坂46 渡邉美穂センター「恋した魚は空を飛ぶ」はグループの原点的な楽曲？ 歴代期別曲から振り返る、二期生の歴史 |url=https://realsound.jp/2022/05/post-1022659.html |access-date=2022-06-29 |website=Real Sound｜リアルサウンド |date=5 May 2022 |language=ja}} and the music video for "Hikōkigumo ga Dekiru Riyū"{{efn|{{Nihongo krt|"The Reason Contrails Appear"|飛行機雲ができる理由}}}} is about the closing of a dormitory named "Hidamari", a reference to her 2019 photobook of the same title.{{Cite web |title=日向坂46「飛行機雲ができる理由」で表現されたもの 渡邉美穂の卒業を笑顔で送り出す"ハッピー"の連鎖 |url=https://realsound.jp/2022/04/post-1012866.html |access-date=2022-06-29 |website=Real Sound｜リアルサウンド |date=21 April 2022 |language=ja}} "Mayonaka no Zange Taikai"{{Efn|{{nihongo krt|"Midnight Confession Gathering"|真夜中の懺悔大会||}}}} by the first generation members features the first appearance of member Sarina Ushio as lead performer.{{Cite web |title=日向坂46 佐々木久美、潮紗理菜センター曲「真夜中の懺悔大会」MV撮影裏話を投稿 佐々木美玲もソロショット公開 |url=https://realsound.jp/2022/05/post-1027242.html |access-date=2022-07-29 |website=Real Sound｜リアルサウンド |date=11 May 2022 |language=ja}} "Mō Konna ni Suki ni Narenai"{{Efn|{{nihongo krt|"I Can't Love This Much Anymore"|もうこんなに好きになれない

}}}} was performed by the three Hinatazaka46 members born in 2002 (Hiyori Hamagishi, Nao Kosaka, and Miku Kanemura) and was first revealed at the group's second anniversary concert in March 2021, a year before this single was released.{{Cite web |title=日向坂46宮田愛萌が4ヶ月ぶり復帰「ただいま」 新ユニット3組初披露にもファン歓喜 |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2188411/full/ |access-date=2022-08-03 |website=ORICON NEWS|date=18 August 2021 }} "Shiranai Uchi ni Aisareteita"{{Efn|{{nihongo krt|"I Was Unknowingly Loved"|知らないうちに愛されていた}}}} was performed by all members.

"Boku Nanka" sold 478,000 copies in its release week according to Billboard Japan{{Cite web |date=2022-06-08 |title=日向坂46「僕なんか」478,142枚を売り上げ総合首位獲得 YOASOBI新曲「好きだ」総合8位に初登場 |url=https://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/113102/2 |website=Billboard Japan}} and placed first in both the weekly Oricon Singles{{Cite web |title=6/13付週間シングルランキング1位は日向坂46の「僕なんか」 |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2237762/full/ |access-date=2022-07-29 |website=ORICON NEWS}} and Billboard Japan Hot 100 charts.

Real Sound commented that the rock ballad sound of "Boku Nanka" reflects the growth of the group, especially after experiencing different lead performers in the previous two singles, while the melody represents Kosaka's "ephemeral, fragile radiance" as she returned from her hiatus.{{Cite web |title=Sexy Zone、日向坂46、millennium parade、chelmico、BoA……今週リリースの新譜5作をレビュー |url=https://realsound.jp/2022/05/post-1040157.html |access-date=2022-06-30 |website=Real Sound｜リアルサウンド |date=31 May 2022 |language=ja}} "Koishita Sakana wa Sora wo Tobu" was also said to fit Watanabe, who enjoys both rock music and defying conventions, and is reminiscent of the group's origins as the subgroup of Keyakizaka46, who were known for their "cool" songs; on the other hand, "Hikōkigumo ga Dekiru Riyū" with its retro-style music video represents "nostalgia" and the happy memories created by Watanabe and the other members over the years. "Gaufre to Kimi"{{Efn|{{nihongo krt|"Gaufre and You"|ゴーフルと君||}}}} by the third generation members, with its absence of an obvious lead performer, was said to emphasize the four youngest members' friendship and distinct personalities.{{Cite web |title=日向坂46、三期生期別楽曲「ゴーフルと君」の"マブダチ感" バランスの良い4人が表現する青春の形 |url=https://realsound.jp/2022/05/post-1032051.html |access-date=2022-07-29 |website=Real Sound｜リアルサウンド |date=19 May 2022 |language=ja}}

All lyrics written by Yasushi Akimoto.

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Center: Nao Kosaka{{cite news |title=FORMATION|url=https://www.hinatazaka46.com/s/official/diary/formation/list|access-date=August 13, 2022|agency=Hinatazaka46 Official Site|language=ja}}

• 1st row: Hinano Kamimura, Kumi Sasaki, Nao Kosaka, Mirei Sasaki, Miku Kanemura
• 2nd row: Hiyori Hamagishi, Mei Higashimura, Hina Kawata, Shiho Katō, Kyōko Saitō, Akari Nibu, Konoka Matsuda, Suzuka Tomita
• 3rd row: Sarina Ushio, Haruyo Yamaguchi, Mana Takase, Yūka Kageyama, Miho Watanabe, Ayaka Takamoto, Manamo Miyata, Marī Morimoto, Mikuni Takahashi

Center: Nao Kosaka

• 1st row: Hinano Kamimura, Kumi Sasaki, Nao Kosaka, Mirei Sasaki, Miku Kanemura
• 2nd row: Hiyori Hamagishi, Mei Higashimura, Hina Kawata, Shiho Katō, Kyōko Saitō, Akari Nibu, Konoka Matsuda, Suzuka Tomita
• 3rd row: Sarina Ushio, Haruyo Yamaguchi, Mana Takase, Yūka Kageyama, Miho Watanabe, Ayaka Takamoto, Manamo Miyata, Marī Morimoto, Mikuni Takahashi

Hiyori Hamagishi, Nao Kosaka, Miku Kanemura

Marī Morimoto, Haruyo Yamaguchi, Hinano Kamimura, Mikuni Takahashi (3rd Generation Songs)

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Center: Sarina Ushio

• 1st row: Mana Takase, Sarina Ushio, Yūka Kageyama
• 2nd row: Mirei Sasaki, Mei Higashimura, Kyōko Saitō, Shiho Katō, Ayaka Takamoto (1st Generation Songs)

Center: Miho Watanabe

• 1st row: Miku Kanemura, Miho Watanabe, Nao Kosaka
• 2nd row: Suzuka Tomita, Hina Kawata, Konoka Matsuda, Akari Nibu, Manamo Miyata, Hiyori Hamagishi (2nd Generation Songs)

Center: Nao Kosaka

• 1st row: Hinano Kamimura, Kumi Sasaki, Nao Kosaka, Mirei Sasaki, Miku Kanemura
• 2nd row: Hiyori Hamagishi, Mei Higashimura, Hina Kawata, Shiho Katō, Kyōko Saitō, Akari Nibu, Konoka Matsuda, Suzuka Tomita
• 3rd row: Sarina Ushio, Haruyo Yamaguchi, Mana Takase, Yūka Kageyama, Miho Watanabe, Ayaka Takamoto, Manamo Miyata, Marī Morimoto, Mikuni Takahashi

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