The final examination for the 3rd generation members of Nogizaka46�was held on September 4.�

13 girls were selected as 3rd generation members; however, 12 girls remained as one declined to join. The new members' first stage has not been determined at this time.�

Nogizaka46 started with 34 members back in 2011. In 2013, 14 girls joined as the 2nd generation members. With the 3rd generation members, there are now a total of 47 members.�

Meet the 3rd generation members of Nogizaka46 below!�

Nakamura Reno / 14 / Tokyo

Oozono Momoko / 16 / Kagoshima

Yamashita Mizuki / 17 / Tokyo

Sakaguchi Tamami / 14 / Tokyo

Yoshida Ayano Christy / 20 / Oita

Mukai Hazuki / 17 / Tokyo

Iwamoto Renka / 12 / Tokyo

Yoda Yuki / 16 / Fukuoka

Kubo Shiori / 15 / Miyagi

Ito Riria / 13 / Okinawa

Umezawa Minami / 17 / Kanagawa

Sato Kaede / 18 / Aichi

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