Nogizaka46 member Sasaki Kotoko has announced that she will graduate from the group at the end of March.  Sasaki joined Nogizaka46 as a second generation member in March of 2013. On her blog, she reflected, "There were many times I wished I could have a normal student life. However, I was able to have experiences that I wouldn't have able to if I was a normal student, and talk to people who I would've never met otherwise. I feel very lucky to h

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Nogizaka46 member Shiraishi Mai will graduate from the group after activities for their next single (currently untitled) to be released on March 25 have concluded. Shiraishi has led Nogizaka46 since joining the group after their first generation audition. She served as the center for the first time in the group's sixth single "Girls Rule" in 2013. Besides her activities in Nogizaka46, she has also been active in modeling and acting.  More detail

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TBS will broadcast the '61st Japan Record Awards' on December 30 from 5:30 pm. At this time, the winners and nominees have been announced.As usual, the winner of the grand prize, "Japan Record Award," will be selected among the winners of the "Best Song" category. This year's nominees are Little Glee Monster, Miura Daichi, Keyakizaka46, Junretsu, Nogizaka46, AKB48, Hikawa Kiyoshi, Hinatazaka46, DA PUMP, and Foorin. Similarly, the "Best New Artist

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Nogizaka46 member Yamashita Mizuki will release her first solo photo book (currently untitled) on January 21. Besides her activities in Nogizaka46, Yamashita has been active as an exclusive model for fashion magazine 'CanCam' and has recently starred in the TV drama 'Denei Shoujo -VIDEO GIRL MAI 2019-.' The photo book was shot in Paris, France, a place where she's always wanted to visit. You can take a sneak peek at the photo book below!   Sourc

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On October 24, former Nogizaka46 member Eto Misa (26) announced her marriage to Saitama Seibu Lions' Genda Sosuke (26) via Instagram. Genda also made the announcement through his team. The couple has been dating for about six months. Eto reported, "This is a private matter, but I would like to announce that I have registered my marriage with Saitama Seibu Lions' Genda Sosuke-san. Due to reports by some sports magazines, I had to an

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The artist line up for MUSIC STATION's three-hour special, which will air on October 18th, has been revealed. The airtime for MUSIC STATION will be changing this month. The upcoming broadcast will be a special program titled 'Viewers & Artists Participate... MUSIC STATION that everyone creates together.' At this time, we know that 14 artists will be making appearances including Ikimonogakari, King & Prince, Cocco, THE YELLOW MONKEY, Johnny's WES

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Nogizaka46's Inoue Sayuri will be graduating from the group next spring. On her official blog, Inoue explained, "I had been declining certain activities to rest, but that was in preparation for graduation." She continued, "I think it will be a huge turning point, but I am really grateful to the fans I met through Nogizaka, and that will never change." Specific details on her graduation will be announced later.  Inoue passed Nogizaka46'

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Former Nogizaka46 captain Sakurai Reika's second photo book (currently untitled) will hit store shelves on November 27. Sakurai graduated from Nogizaka46 on September 1 after wrapping up their tour 'Nogizaka46 Manatsu no Zenkoku 2019' at Meiji Jingu Stadium. Her second photo book was shot in Portland, Oregon. Besides photos ranging from lingerie cuts to bathtub scenes, the book will include a long interview with a message to the members of N

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Nogizaka46 have announced that they would be launching a new project. On August 14, an announcement movie played during the group's Osaka concert of their tour 'Nogizaka46 Manatsu no Zenkoku Tour 2019.' In the movie, starring members Shiraishi Mai, Saito Asuka, Matsumura Sayuri, Hori Miona, and Yamashita Mizuki, the narrator states, "A new challenge in which the members will devote themselves over an extended period of time is about to begin."

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It's been revealed that Akimoto Manatsu will be the next captain of Nogizaka46. This was announced on August 14 during the group's Osaka stop of their nationwide tour 'Nogizaka46 Manatsu no Zenkoku Tour 2019.' Akimoto shed tears as the crowd broke out in a loud applause. She bowed and said, "I didn't think I would be welcomed like this to become the next captain. Taking over the group that Reika has led until now, I hope to create a group th

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