On April 13, Ae! group (Aぇ! group) unveiled the MV teaser for “PRIDE,” confirming the long-awaited track as the common B-side on their fourth single “DEKOBOKO LIFE,” set for release on June 17, 2026.

For years, “PRIDE” has existed as more than just a fan-favorite performance. First introduced during their Kansai Junior era, the song quickly established itself as a defining band track—one that captured the group at a turning point, both musically and as a unit. Despite its impact, it remained unreleased, carried forward through live performances and shared memory.

That changes now.

Rather than treating “PRIDE” as a nostalgic inclusion, Ae! group present it as a statement of identity. The teaser itself reflects this approach, built around the members’ own words as they describe the song in terms such as “pride,” “a way of life,” and “resolve.” These are not just interpretations, but reflections of a track that has evolved alongside the group.

Now included alongside “DEKOBOKO LIFE,” a single tied to the group’s first full-member starring film, the timing feels deliberate. “PRIDE” arrives not as a retrospective piece, but as a reaffirmation of what Ae! group represent at this stage of their career.

More than a long-awaited release, it stands as a continuation—one shaped by everything that came before, and carried forward into what comes next.

The full music video itself is set to premiere on June 19, after the CD release.