2nd Year Birthday Live Setlist and Announcements (2014.02.22)

　　　　　　

　　　　　　Nogizaka46 performed today at Yokohama Arena for more than 13,000 people, marking 2 years since their debut with 「Guruguru Curtain」 on February 22nd, 2012. On their 1st Year Birthday Concert (2013.02.22), the group sang all their previously released songs (total of 24) with the addition of other 3 from their 5th single 「Kimi no Na wa Kibou」.

 

　　　　　　This time, all 42 songs released until today were performed, for a duration of almost 5 hours. After the encore, the title of the 8th single, out on April 2nd, was announced: 「Kizuitara Kataomoi」 (気づいたら片想い), although not performed. Graduates Iwase Yumiko and Miyazawa Seira also made guest appearances at the end, joining the final songs.

Nogizaka46 Kenkyuusei to Have Their Own Weekly Online Show

 

NOGIBINGO! DVD-BOX to be released on March 7th

　　　　　　

 

Nogizaka46 Merry X'mas Show 2013 at Nippon Budokan (2013.12.20) Setlist and Announcement

　　　　　Nogizaka46 held their concert at Nippon Budokan for the first time on December 20th, 2013. The concert was announced at the Yoyogi National Stadium live occurred in October, at the end of the first show. All 43 members of 1st and 2nd generation performed for an audience of more than 12,000 people. A stream was also available for part of the concert on Ameba Pigg, being the second time that a concert of the group was live streamed (the first happening at the Zepp Tokyo live in August). A Christmas medley, an arranged version of the 7th single Barrette, released on November 27th, and its coupling song Sonna Baka na... were performed during it.

　　　　　At the end of the live stream, during the concert, it was announced that the 2nd Year Debut Anniversary Live will be held on February 22nd, 2014, at Yokohama Arena; all the songs are scheduled to be performed, similarly to the 1st one. Check the setlist for today's concert below!

1-Year Debut Anniversary Live to be released on DVD & Blu-ray

　　　　The long awaited release of a Nogizaka46 concert has arrived! A DVD release of the 1-Year Debut Anniversary Live, held on Feb. 22nd 2013 at Makuhari Messe, has been confirmed for February 5th, 2014, in 3 versions: Digest, Regular and Deluxe. The Blu-ray release of the Regular and Deluxe editions is scheduled for February 26th. The details for each type have also been announced: the Zepp Tour 2012 occurred in Tokyo, Nagoya and Namba is going to be included as part of the Deluxe box! Check out the contents below:

Kashiwa Yukina and Miyazawa Seira to Graduate

Kashiwa Yukina and Miyazawa Seira

　　　　　

　　　　　Nogizaka46's members Kashiwa Yukina (19) and Miyazawa Seira (20) announced their graduation. Kashiwa will focus on her university studies, while Miyazawa has chosen to pursue new life paths. 

web R25, Girl of the Week - Shiraishi Mai

Original interview article from web R25! & thanks to 靡姽婳 from Baidu for the original Mandarin translation! \(^o^)/
Don't miss the five other great pictures below the interview in addition to the top one!

Shiraishi Mai, Girl of the Week

Despite giving off a cool impression, is actually someone who even enjoys batsu game thoroughly 

Nogizaka46's Shiraishi Mai-chan is to star in the movie adaption of the popular drama, Bad Boys J the Movie - Something to protect till the end

Nogizaka46 to host a new music show from Sony Music Records

　　　　　

Takayama Kazumi, Fukagawa Mai, K

Umazuki! ep.37 Summary Translation - Telling lies part from real horse race stories! with Maiyan, Nanamin & Sayurin!

Once again on Umazuki! Nanamin & Sayurin were presented alongside with Maiyan! This time around, the trio will be tasked with figuring out who is lying; presenting a fake story! Keep in mind, this is a Summary Translation, not word for word, so plz be mindful there might be errors~

Featured Article - the Alluring yet Mellow Sakurai Reika

Original post from JPHIP, posted on 2013.05.17, updated & expanded with altered wordings & more contents!

A post dedicated to the alluring yet mellow...

桜井玲香

Sakurai Reika

Nogizaka's dear captain.

Regardless of which group one follows, there is always that special member that is revered & respected, that hold special responsibilities different from all other members. For Nogizaka, it is no different that there is a captain. What that is different tho, is instead of being revered & respected, she is known more as someone who is sporty yet mellow, someone who can dance alluringly & sing rly well; & someone who fails embarrassingly but cutely at her gags. Here's introducing a captain that members can tease at, Nogizaka's dear & unique captain Sakurai Reika!

New music show 「Bentou Shoujo」 to start in October



Matsumura Sayuri, Wakatsuki Yumi, Hashimoto Nanami



Featured Article - the Silly & Adorable Matsumura Sayuri!

An original post! Draft pre-existed long time ago tho, & gone thro many changes.

A post dedicated to the silly & adorable...

松村沙友理

Matsumura Sayuri

also known as Sayurin, Mattsun, Sayuringo, or Ringo-hime~

Sometimes it can be hard to get to know members from a large group, & Nogizaka is likely no different. There is this one girl within Nogizaka that is easily noticeable however, someone that fans can immediately recalls & distinguish from the rest. This girl is known as Sayurin! & she is a... what is she? Is she a dork? An anime otaku?  Someone simply weird? A burikko & narcissist? Someone confused? Nogizaka's Official Mascot? Or simply a childish Angel? Maybe you know her, but maybe you don't! So lets make haste & explore the traits & identity of the most notable of all, Matsumura Sayuri!

Mai Story - an Interview with Shiraishi Mai

Non-interview scans available at 2013.07 G FLASH - Shiraishi Mai.
Original translation by 靡姽婳 from Baidu! Original Mandarin translation here.

Shiraishi Mai

M A I      S T O R Y

Childhood, School Absentee, Encounter with Music...

Nogizaka46's new centre, the trace of a 20 year old.

Selected as centre for the sixth single, the sudden rise of Shiraishi Mai, also known as "Maiyan." 

Admired as an elder sister by many members, this is the first time that her secret story prior to 

becoming centre will be uncovered in bare.

2013.04 UTB - Ito Marika (photo) + Interview

This is a translation of a translation again, so keep that in mind lol.
Original translation from emperor at PPT Nogizaka46, also posted on Baidu's Nogizaka46 Tieba.

For Nogizaka46's third individual photo shooting, we have Ito Marika, nicknamed Marika, as our model! Of course you do not want to miss the joyfulness & shyness in her expression, considering this is the first time she get to have solo shootings.

20± Interview - Hashimoto Nanami

This is a translation of a translation... so bear that in mind lol. Original translation into mandarin by hitmanmp5 from Baidu's Nogizaka46 Tieba! Original translation here. Additionally you can find scans of pictures in this spread here (at bottom, incomplete) & photos of even more picture here. 

Red, blue, yellow. Green & pink, orange... etc.
In this colourful world, which colour does Hashimoto Nanami shines in, or is it a colour different from all these even?

          20± interview

nanami hashimoto 

In this studio that is lit brightly by various devices & sparkling with colours, she, who just a moment ago was showing some shyness & smiling innocently like a kid, in the next second, her magically big eyes filled with emotions, exhibited an attractive expression that would stir even women. In the instances when the shutter button was pressed, her expression changed freely between that of a maiden & a mature lady. The true face of Nanamin, whom started from Nogizaka46 & is now showing strength in acting, is indeed intriguing…

Nogizaka46 Concerts & Mini-Lives Set Lists & Links!

How many Nogizaka mini-lives have you seen so far? ^_^

For new fans, sometimes one might wonder whether Nogizaka have theatres or not. Other questions might be whether Nogizaka have done any concerts so far, or have there been any stage performances. Most importantly, are there any video footage of Nogizaka's live performances?

Featured Article - the Mature & Sophisticated Hashimoto Nanami

Original post from JPHIP, posted on 2013.02.19, updated & expanded with altered wordings & more contents!

Also, many thanks to jejedeath for helping out with the technical nightmares~ DX

A post dedicated to the confident & carefree...

橋本奈々未

Hashimoto Nanami

also known as Nanamin.

There are many interesting members in Nogizaka. There are the talented, the beautiful, the cute, the funny, the dork, & more. And than there's Nanamin, someone calm, mature, yet also funny & odd. Someone uniquely artistic, & maybe not so much. To her fans, Hashimoto Nanami is mature & sophisticated. Fiercely independent, Nanamin decided to study art school despite her parents' disapproval. However, Nanamin is not someone simply cool; she can be quirky, funny, scared, & friendly as well. I guess words simply cannot fully describe her. Of course, there are many things to like about Nanamin that can be listed. With that in mind, I invite to come & learn more about one of Nogizaka's powerhouse, Hashimoto Nanami!

Featured Article - the Talented yet Dorky Ikuta Erika

Original post from JPHIP, posted on 2012.10.12, updated with with working videos & some altered wordings.

My 1st Featured Articles, 

Dedicated to the Talented & Determined
生田絵梨花
Ikuta Erika
also known as Ikuchan, Erika-sama.

When I first start taking interest in Nogizaka, I didn't really take note of Ikuchan.
But as I begin to follow Nogizaka more closely, it just become literally impossible to not notice her!
The amount of talents Ikuchan hold is unreal. Ultimately, however, this in itself is not what make her my nogi-oshi, but rather is a combination of talents, failing amusingly (& still be cute), & most importantly her characters. So to start off:

Gigashaki discussions with Shiraishi Mai, Hashimoto Nanami, & Matsumura Sayuri

Summary of Hashimoto Nanami & Wakatsuki Yumi's interview with Naoki Prize winner, Asai Ryo