Sakurazaka46, previously known as Keyakizaka46, is the second group in the Sakamichi Series, and the first sister group to Nogizaka46. The group was officially announced on June 27th, 2015 and first generation members were announced August 21st, 2015. The group made their debut with the single Silent Majority in 2016. On October 14th, the group re-branded and renamed themselves as Sakurazaka46.
As of January 2021, the group has 23 active members with 1 announced graduation.
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Recent Release
[1st Single ; Nobody's Fault]
Members
22 members were selected out of 22,506 applicants on August 21 2015, the same day Nogizaka46 was formed, with 21 members going on to debut with the single Silent Majority, which quickly brought the group public recognition and public attention. Between December 3rd and 5th 2018, 9 2nd generation members were added to the group, with the remaining 6 joining them in February 16th 2020. During their time as Keyakizaka46, 12 1st generation members graduated. As of October 2020, the group has 26 members.
Members that graduated as Sakurazaka46: Moriya Akane, Watanabe Rika, Watanabe Risa (pending), Matsudaira Riko
Keyakizaka46
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Keyakizaka46, previously known as Toriizaka46, is the second group in the Sakamichi Series, and the first sister group to Nogizaka46. The group was officially announced on June 27th, 2015 and first generation members were announced August 21st, 2015. The group made their debut with the single Silent Majority. On February 11, 2019 it was announced that Hiragana Keyakizaka46 became independent from the group, now known as Hinatazaka46.
On October 14, Keyakizaka46 will re-brand and change their name to Sakurazaka46.
As of April 2020, Keyakizaka46 currently has 28 members.
22 members were selected out of 22,506 applicants on August 21 (2015), the same day Nogizaka46 was formed. The members went on to debut with the single Silent Majority, which quickly brought the group public recognition and public attention. Until the 7th single, all members of kanji keyaki have been in every single senbatsu. With the removal of Suzuki Mizuho and Harada Mayu, and the addition of Nagahama Neru, Keyakizaka debuted with 21 members. As of April 2020, the group currently has 28 members.
It's about time! I was thinking about making a thread for Keyakizaka46 myself, though I'm not quite familiar with members yet.
It seems like 46 groups (well, at least Nogizaka46) are getting more and more popular. At least, for me, the fact that they (N46) are advertising SoftBank's Giga service is quite a big milestone. Softbank is one of the major corporations and they are famous by their CM series with that dog.
Anyhow, so far I've watched only 1st episode of Keyakitte Kakenai tv-show, some of members' introduction video was fun to watch, so I'm looking forward to continue watching the rest of episodes. Hosts are fun too.
Like I said, I'm not familiar with members well yet, but if you allow me to judge by the photos, I would say there are a lot of pretty faces (and by pretty I mean having distinct face, not just ordinary girl with a lot of makeup, though I don't mind that too). I wonder what kind of idols are Ozeki Rika and Saito Fuyuka.
Is it just me or 46 girls really look different from 48 girls? (sorry for this very biased opinion, I don't know 48 girls very well too).
I mean even some of them would look same and have quite similar character, the atmosphere of the group family (despite the fact they all belong to one big family of groups) is different, thus girls also look different? It's like the choice of lighting that features certain appearance and mood.
I love them xDD I've been following them day by day since the auditions were announced.
My favorite is Watanabe Rika (Berika) and others that really make me feel interested are Shida Manaka, Hirate Yurina, Sugai Yuuka, Ozeki Rika and Oda Nana.
Their debut is looking amazing so I'm very excited and I'm gonna buy it ^^
MM: Sato Masaki, Ogata Haruna, Kudo Haruka, Oda Sakura ;ºC: Okai Chisato;
I haven't been able to watch any activity with Keyakizaka (besides the FNS performance with Nogi) but I really like how different their logo is, the colors that is. In terms of groups, I prefer 46 group with their outfits. If I were an idol, I would wear their outfits
But I digress. Since I haven't seen much performance/activity, my fav members by appearance are Moriya Akane, Imaizumi Yui, and Saito Fuyuka.
And a preview is here!! The song will be used in a CM. Check out the channel for other previews!
" ’15 has become a completely new Morning Musume。, but I want to treat the history that has been handed down to us preciously. If there was a book about Morning Musume。’s history, I think I would be happy to see my name left there."
~Oda Sakura
"Masaki loves all music made by Tsunku-san. Every single note and word stabs me right in my soul! I mean it in a good way!" (translated by Ronin - thanks!)
" ’15 has become a completely new Morning Musume。, but I want to treat the history that has been handed down to us preciously. If there was a book about Morning Musume。’s history, I think I would be happy to see my name left there."
~Oda Sakura
"Masaki loves all music made by Tsunku-san. Every single note and word stabs me right in my soul! I mean it in a good way!" (translated by Ronin - thanks!)
" ’15 has become a completely new Morning Musume。, but I want to treat the history that has been handed down to us preciously. If there was a book about Morning Musume。’s history, I think I would be happy to see my name left there."
~Oda Sakura
"Masaki loves all music made by Tsunku-san. Every single note and word stabs me right in my soul! I mean it in a good way!" (translated by Ronin - thanks!)
There have been more Under Members added. They have changed their name from Kana Keiyakizaka to Hiragana Keyaki.
Nagahama Neru
Iguchi Mao
Ushio Sarina
Kakizaki Memi
Kageyama Yuuka (former draft member)
Kato Shiho
Saito Kyoko
Sasaki Kumi
Sasaki Mirei
Takase Mana
Takamoto Ayaka
Higashimura Mei
" ’15 has become a completely new Morning Musume。, but I want to treat the history that has been handed down to us preciously. If there was a book about Morning Musume。’s history, I think I would be happy to see my name left there."
~Oda Sakura
"Masaki loves all music made by Tsunku-san. Every single note and word stabs me right in my soul! I mean it in a good way!" (translated by Ronin - thanks!)
Is it just me or 46 girls really look different from 48 girls? (sorry for this very biased opinion, I don't know 48 girls very well too).
I mean even some of them would look same and have quite similar character, the atmosphere of the group family (despite the fact they all belong to one big family of groups) is different, thus girls also look different? It's like the choice of lighting that features certain appearance and mood.
I feel like the 46 girls have this image of "old school Japan", I'm not sure how to quite explain it, but they go for this dark "pretty and polished" look. I like to say they are what AKB48 used to be when they first debuted and how they would be if they continued that image (their 2006-2008 era before "Baby! Baby! Baby!"/"Oogoe Diamond") .
Keyaki will be performing at Tokyo Idol Festival on the 6th and 7th of August! Seeing as their 2nd single will be released on the 10th of august, they will definitely be promoting the new single there!
Also, for those of you who want to watch them
For oversea residents, Tokyo Girls’ Update is offering free tickets present campaign, so why not apply for it with this opportunity!
And I guess they will start their show KEYABINGO sometime soon. If they haven't already lol
" ’15 has become a completely new Morning Musume。, but I want to treat the history that has been handed down to us preciously. If there was a book about Morning Musume。’s history, I think I would be happy to see my name left there."
~Oda Sakura
"Masaki loves all music made by Tsunku-san. Every single note and word stabs me right in my soul! I mean it in a good way!" (translated by Ronin - thanks!)
Sorry for double post, but KEYABINGO will officially begin July 5th at 1:29am, with MC being Sandwichman.
" ’15 has become a completely new Morning Musume。, but I want to treat the history that has been handed down to us preciously. If there was a book about Morning Musume。’s history, I think I would be happy to see my name left there."
~Oda Sakura
"Masaki loves all music made by Tsunku-san. Every single note and word stabs me right in my soul! I mean it in a good way!" (translated by Ronin - thanks!)
Good enough subs subbed episode 3 of Keyabingo! There was a lot of games played in this episode including a youngsters vs older members ~
Also, for those of you like me who still have trouble putting names to faces, this user ukifune at s48 made a sheet on all the members and their profile pictures, as well as general descriptions on them (including popular gags you might recognize them for like nijika's love of dogs or eumura's trumpet gag), and their positions in the group (if they're popular or not, what row they are in for the most recent single etc)
Figured it might be of use to some potential new fans or lurkers here
Thanks minaeshi, that's very handy I'm still learning too hahaha
" ’15 has become a completely new Morning Musume。, but I want to treat the history that has been handed down to us preciously. If there was a book about Morning Musume。’s history, I think I would be happy to see my name left there."
~Oda Sakura
"Masaki loves all music made by Tsunku-san. Every single note and word stabs me right in my soul! I mean it in a good way!" (translated by Ronin - thanks!)