Nogizaka46, Time flies (2021)
Nogizaka46 (乃木坂46) is a Japanese female idol group produced by Akimoto Yasushi, and it is billed as the "official rival" of the group AKB48.
The group was named after the place where the SME Nogizaka Building, which used to house Sony Music Japan’s office, is located. The said building used to be under Sony Music, but was sold in 2018, and is now owned by the entertainment agency Johnny & Associates. Akimoto Yasushi also said that the number "46" was chosen as a direct challenge to AKB48.
Overview[]
- They are the official rival group of AKB48.
- Their group name comes from their final audition venue, Sony Music Japan offices near Nogizaka Station.
- Sakamichi Series group names are written in Japanese characters. This is to differentiate from the AKB48 Group, which uses capital Latin letters.
- They were named "46" instead of "48" with the meaning of "Even with fewer members than AKB48, we won't lose".
- Since February 23, 2023, the group captain is Umezawa Minami.
Differences from AKB48 Group[]
- Nogizaka46 does not have its own theater, and does not perform in a fixed place regularly.
- Unlike AKB48, Nogizaka46 has never held a Senbatsu Election.
- There is no formal concept of "Idols you can meet" as there is in AKB48. Nogizaka46 does hold regular handshake events, though.
- Regular members who are not selected for single selection are called "Unders". Opportunities to appear in media are fewer, and since there is no dedicated theater and no regular performances, their activities within Nogizaka46 itself are limited.
- Starting in 2014, live concerts by under members have helped make up for the lack of activity.
History[]
Nogizaka46 Logo
2011[]
The formation of Nogizaka46 was first announced on 29 June 2011, when it became the first group to be labelled as the "official rival" to the group AKB48. This is unlike other groups related to AKB48, like SKE48 and NMB48, because these groups are created as AKB48's sister groups. Even their name "Nogizaka46" also carries the meaning that "even with fewer members than AKB48, we won't lose".
The final auditions for the group was held over the weekend of 20-21 August, where 56 finalist competed for the 36 available places. Overall, 38,934 people applied to join their auditions The list of the 36 selected members was announced on 22 August. In a surprise announcement, it was also announced that another 16 girls would be joining the group as a provisional “senbatsu” member
Nogizaka46, Zepp Live December 2012
Nogizaka46 have their own variety show on television, and this show started airing on October 2, 2011. This variety show is entitled Nogizakatte, Doko? (乃木坂って、どこ?, Lit: Where is Nogizaka?), and is aired on the main television stations in the TX network, mainly TV Tokyo, TV Osaka, TV Aichi, TV Setouchi, TV Hokkaido, and TVQ Kyushu Hoso.
2012[]
On June 25, 2012, Nogizaka46 took part in Yubi Matsuri, an idol festival produced by Sashihara Rino from AKB48. The concert was held at Nippon Budokan before a crowd of 8,000 people and featured such girl groups as Idoling!!!, Shiritsu Ebisu Chūgaku, Super Girls, Tokyo Girls' Style, Passpo, Buono!, Momoiro Clover Z, and Watarirouka Hashiritai 7.
Nogizaka46's second single "Oide Shampoo", released in April 2012, received attention for its sexually suggestive dance moves. The music video was uploaded for public view on Youtube. During one part of the video, the girls lift their skirts over their faces. This received attention in the Japanese media, as some of the girls in the video were as young as in middle school.
Members[]
Former Members[]
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Sakamichi Series[]
Rival Groups[]
Discography[]
| # | Cover | Title | Release Date |
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| 01 | 
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Guru Guru Curtain (ぐるぐるカーテン) |
2012.02.22 |
| 02 | 
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Oide, Shampoo (おいでシャンプー) |
2012.05.02 |
| 03 | 
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Hashire! Bicycle (走れ! Bicycle) |
2012.08.22 |
| 04 | 
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Seifuku no Mannequin (制服のマネキン) |
2012.12.19 |
| 05 | 
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Kimi no Na wa Kibou (君の名は希望) |
2013.03.13 |
| 06 | 
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Girl's Rule (ガールズルール) |
2013.07.03 |
| 07 | 
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Barrette [note 1] (バレッタ) |
2013.11.27 |
| 08 | 
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Kizuitara Kataomoi (気づいたら片想い) |
2014.04.02 |
| 09 | 
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Natsu no Free & Easy (夏のFree & Easy) |
2014.07.09 |
| 10 | 
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Nandome no Aozora ka? (何度目の青空か?) |
2014.10.08 |
| 11 | 
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Inochi wa Utsukushii (命は美しい) |
2015.03.18 |
| 12 | 
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Taiyou Knock (太陽ノック) |
2015.07.22 |
| 13 | 
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Ima, Hanashitai Dareka ga Iru (今、話したい誰かがいる) |
2015.10.28 |
| 14 | 
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Harujion ga Sakukoro (ハルジオンが咲く頃) |
2016.03.23 |
| 15 | 
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Hadashi de Summer (裸足でSummer) |
2016.07.27 |
| 16 | 
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Sayonara no Imi (サヨナラの意味) |
2016.11.09 |
| 17 | 
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Influencer (インフルエンサー) |
2017.03.22 |
| 18 | 
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Nigemizu (逃げ水) |
2017.08.09 |
| 19 | 
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Itsuka Dekirukara Kyou Dekiru (いつかできるから今日できる) |
2017.10.11 |
| 20 | 
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Synchronicity (シンクロニシティ) |
2018.04.25 |
| 21 | 
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Jikochuu de Ikou! (ジコチューで行こう！) |
2018.08.08 |
| 22 | 
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Kaerimichi wa Toomawari Shitaku Naru (帰り道は遠回りしたくなる) |
2018.11.24 |
| 23 | 
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Sing Out! | 2019.05.29 |
| 24 | 
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Yoakemade Tsuyogaranakutemoii (夜明けまで強がらなくてもいい) |
2019.09.04 |
| 25 | 
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Shiawase no Hogosyoku (しあわせの保護色) |
2020.03.25 |
| 26 | 
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Boku wa Boku wo Suki ni Naru (僕は僕を好きになる) |
2021.01.27 |
| 27 | 
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Gomen ne Fingers crossed (ごめんねFingers crossed) |
2021.06.09 |
| 28 | 
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Kimi ni Shikarareta (君に叱られた) |
2021.09.22 |
| 29 | 
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Actually... | 2022.03.23 |
| 30 | 
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Suki to Iu no wa Rock daze! (好きというのはロックだぜ！) |
2022.08.31 |
| 31 | 
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Koko ni wa Nai Mono (ここにはなにもの) |
2022.12.07 |
| 32 | 
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Hito wa Yume wo Nido Miru (人は夢を二度みる) |
2023.03.22 |
| 33 | 
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Ohitorisama Tengoku (おひとりさま天国) |
2023.08.23 |
| 34 | 
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Monopoly | 2023.12.06 |
| 35 | 
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Chance wa Byoudou (チャンスは平等) |
2024.04.10 |
| 36 | 
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Cheat Day (チートデイ) |
2024.08.21 |
| 37 | 
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Hodoukyou (歩道橋) |
2024.12.11 |
| 38 | 
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Navel Orange (ネーブルオレンジ) |
2025.03.26 |
| # | Cover | Title | Release Date |
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| 01 | 
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Toumei na Iro (透明な色) |
2015.01.07 |
| 02 | 
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Sorezore no Isu (それぞれの椅子) |
2016.05.25 |
| 03 | 
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Umaretekara Hajimete Mita Yume (生まれてから初めて見た夢) |
2017.05.24 |
| 04 | 
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Ima ga Omoide ni Naru Made (今が思い出になるまで) |
2019.04.17 |
| Best Albums | |||
| 01 | 
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Time flies | 2021.12.15 |
Under Members Albums[]
| # | Cover | Title | Release Date |
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| 01 | 
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Boku Dake no Kimi ~Under Super Best~ (僕だけの君～Under Super Best～) |
2018.01.10 |
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| 01 | 
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Sekaijuu no Rinjin yo (世界中の隣人よ) |
2020.06.17 |
| 02 | 
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Route 246 | 2020.07.24 |
| 03 | 
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Natsukachisa no Saki (懐かしさの先) |
2025.02.03 |
From AKB48 Singles[]
- Twin Tail wa Mou Shinai (Otona Jelly Beans)
- Kaze no Rasen (Kibouteki Refrain)
- Mazariau Mono (Kimi wa Melody)
- Dare no Koto wo Ichiban Aishiteru? (Shoot Sign)
- Kokkyo no Nai Jidai (Jabaja)
- Hatsukoi Door (Jiwaru DAYS)
Other Original Songs[]
Units[]
- Cinq Étoiles (サンクエトワール)
- Nogidan (乃木團)
- Sayuringo Army Corps (さゆりんご軍団)
- Girls' School Quartet (女子校カルテット)
- Karaage Sisters (からあげ姉妹)
Single Units[]
- Senbatsu
- Under Members
- Mayuzaka46
- Kojizaka46
- Nogizaka AKB (乃木坂AKB)
- Manatsu Respect Corps (真夏さんリスペクト軍団)
- Sakamichi AKB (坂道AKB)
- Wakasama Corps (若様軍団)
- Imoutozaka (いもうと坂)
- Anegozaka (姉御坂)
- Nasuka (ナスカ)
- Kasumisou (かすみ草)
- Donworii (藤桜梨)
Soloist[]
- Yamato Rina (Former Member)
- Hatanaka Seira (Former Member)
- Kawamura Mahiro (Former Member)
- Ikuta Erika (Former Member)
Filmography[]
- [2015.05.??] DOCUMENTARY of Nogizaka46
- [2015.07.10] Kanashimi no Wasurekata: Documentary of Nogizaka46
- [2017.09.22] Asahinagu
- [2019.07.05] Itsu no Manika, Koko ni Iru: Documentary of Nogizaka46
- [2020.05.15] Eizouken ni wa Te wo Dasu na!
TV Shows[]
Variety Shows[]
Currently airing[]
- Nogizaka Koujichuu (乃木坂工事中) (2015 - )
- Nogizaka46 no Gakutabi! (乃木坂46のがくたび！) (2017 - )
- Nogizaka46's Dream Baito! (乃木坂46のザ・ドリームバイト！) (2019 - )
- Nogizaka Star Tanjou! (乃木坂スター誕生！) (2021 - )
- Nogizaka Otameshichuu (乃木坂お試し中) (2021 - )
Past Shows[]
- Nogizakatte, Doko? (乃木坂って、どこ?) (2011 - 2015)
- Nogizaka Romance (乃木坂浪漫) (2012)
- Sagara to Kiyoto no Nogizaka Pu Pu Pu (サガラとキヨトの乃木坂ぷぷぷ ) (2015)
- Nobi Nobi Nogizaka 3rd Generation!! (のびのび乃木坂 3期生!!) (2017)
- My First Baito (マイファーストバイト) (2017 - 2018)
- Watashi no Hatarakikata (私の働き方) (2018 - 2019)
- NOGIBINGO! (ノギビンゴ!) (2013 - 2019)
- Nogizaka46 × HKT48 Crown Program Battle (乃木坂46×HKT48 冠番組バトル!)
- Nogizaka doko e (乃木坂どこへ) (2019 - 2020)
- Nogizaka46 Eigo (乃木坂46えいご) (2015 - 2021)
- Nogizaka Skits (ノギザカスキッツ) (2020 - 2021)
- AKB48 SHOW!
- Nogizaka46 SHOW! (乃木坂46 SHOW!) (2018 - 2019)
Dramas[]
- Hatsumori Bemars (初森ベマーズ ) (2015)
- Zambi (ザンビ) (2019)
- Sam no Koto (サムのこと) (2020)
- Saru ni Au (猿に会う) (2020)
- Eizouken ni wa Te wo Dasu na! (映像研には手を出すな！) (2020)
Web Shows[]
- Nogizakatte, Koko! (Under Members)
- Nama no Idol ga Suki (生のアイドルが好き) (Nakada Kana, Matsumura Sayuri)
- Nogiten (のぎ天) (Under Members)
- Nogizaka Golf Club
- Nogiken♡ (乃木けん♡) (Nogizaka46 Kenkyuusei)
- NogiObi (のぎおび) (2018 - )
- Nogizaka Sekai Tabi: Konno-san, Hottoite Yo! (乃木坂世界旅 今野さんほっといてよ) (2019 - )
- Nogizaka46 Yamazaki Rena to Ohatsu-chan (乃木坂46 山崎怜奈とおはつちゃん) (2020 - )
Radio Shows[]
- Nogizaka46's "no" (乃木坂４６の「の」) (2013 - )
- Nogizaka46's All Night Nippon (乃木坂46のオールナイトニッポン) (2019 - )
Events[]
- 16nin no Principal
- 16nin no Principal II
External Links[]
Notes[]
- ↑ Barrette is a type of hair accessory which was also a major plot item in the (Girl's Rule) PV.