On April 12, former Nogizaka46 member Eto Misa (26) updated her Instagram account confirming that she's in a relationship with baseball player Genda Sosuke (26) of the Saitama Seibu Lions. Eto wrote, "As it was reported today, I, Eto Misa, am currently dating Genda Sosuke of the Saitama Seibu Lions." She revealed, "Since his first year as a professional baseball player, I knew that we were from the same region and we were the same age.

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Nogizaka46 member Saito Yuuri has announced her graduation from the group. On March 25, in a blog entry titled "To everyone I love," Saito wrote, "When I turned 25 years old, I started to think about my life more. And when I thought about the group's future, I felt that I've shown all I can to my juniors." While they are still working out the details on her last work, her last handshake event has been determined to be held on May 11 at Port

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Nogizaka46 member Ito Karin has announced that she will be graduating from the group after all activities related to their new album "Ima ga Omoide ni Naru made" (April 17 release).On her blog, Ito explained, "When I thought about Nogizaka's future, I didn't think there was much for me to do." While her graduation date has not been set yet, her last handshake event will be on May 11 Port Messe Nagoya.  Ito passed Nogizaka46's second generat

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The title of Nogizaka46's new album (April 17 release) has been determined to be "Ima ga Omoide ni Naru made." "Ima ga Omoide ni Naru made" is the group's fourth original album. The Complete Production Edition will come with a Blu-ray disc called "Last Songs" containing live footage of graduates including Ikoma Rina, Kawamura Mahiro, Saito Chiharu, Sagara Iori, Noujou Ami, Wakatsuki Yumi, Kawago Hina, and Nishino Nanase. In addition, Limited Edi

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Nishino Nanase, who just held her graduation concert from Nogizaka46 on February 24, has launched an official Instagram account. In her first post, she shared a photo of herself post-concert holding a bouquet of flowers. She expressed, "To those who came to the venue. To those who watched it live from the movie theaters. To those who watched it on their cell phones. I feel very honored to have been watched over by many people on my last day.

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Nogizaka46 will hold a nationwide tour called 'Nogizaka46 Manatsu no Zenkoku Tour 2019' this summer. 'Manatsu no Zenkoku Tour' is the group's annual tour they hold every summer. This time, they are scheduled to perform at Nagoya Dome, Fukuoka Yafuoku! Dome, Kyocera Dome Osaka, and Meiji Jingu Stadium. Ticket details will be revealed on the group's official website at a later date.  [Nogizaka46 Manatsu no Zenkoku Tour 2019]Wednesday, July 3 - Nag

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Nogizaka46 have announced that they will release their fourth original album (currently untitled) on April 17. This was announced on February 22 during the second night of their debut seventh anniversary live '7th YEAR BIRTHDAY LIVE' held at Kyocera Dome Osaka. It's been two years since the group released their last album "Umaretekara Hajimete Mita Yume" May of 2017. The '7th YEAR BIRTHDAY LIVE' is being held for a period of 4 days from

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Nogizaka46 member Eto Misa has announced her graduation from the group. Eto revealed that she had been thinking about graduation since about a year ago. On her blog, she wrote, "Once I part, I think I will realize how lucky I was to be working in such a favorable environment. However, I decided to look forward and do my best as myself." Eto will graduate after the handshake event on March 31 at Intex Osaka. Her graduation solo concert will

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To commemorate 60 years since the opening of TV Asahi, 'MUSIC STATION' will broadcast a three-hour special on February 1. The first line up of artists include Arashi, Otsuka Ai, ORANGE RANGE, GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE, Johnny's WEST, Nogizaka46, and Hata Motohiro. More artists will be announced later.  Performers:Arashi / Otsuka Ai / ORANGE RANGE / GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE / Johnny's WEST / Nogizaka46 / Hata Motohiro / and moreSource & Im

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On December 30, the final selection for the '60th Japan Record Award" was held, and Nogizaka46's "Synchronicity" won the grand prize. Nogizaka46's "Influencer" won the 'Japan Record Award' last year making this their second consecutive year winning the award. Shiraishi Mai commented, "I am very happy. I didn't think we would win the grand prize, so I am full of gratitude." Sakurai Reika similarly stated, "I was proud to receive it last year, and

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