Sakurazaka46 second generation member Matsuda Rina has been confirmed as the new captain of the group.

Matsuda is currently the sub-captain of Sakurazaka46, the Wednesday and Thursday regular member of TBS's news program 'THE TIME,' and the Monday double personality of the culture broadcast 'Recommen!' Her appointment to captain was announced by surprise on November 8 by current captain Sugai Yuuka during the Tokyo Dome concert of the group's nationwide tour '2nd TOUR 2022 ~As you know?~.' Matsuda will lead the group after Sugai graduates from the group after wrapping up the tour on November 9.