Nogizaka46’s New Sister Group “Toriizaka46” to Be Born It is announced that new idol group “Toriizaka46” (鳥居坂46) will be born and they’ll hold audition to recruit new members. The application period for the audition is from June 28th until August 21st 2015, the day that Nogizaka46 was formed.As you can recognize, Toriizaka46 is sister group of Nogizaka46. AKB48 group and Nogizaka46 producer Yasushi Akimoto will be the producer of Toriizaka46.Toriizaka46 was named after sloping road Toriizaka nearby Zepp Blue Theater where Nogizaka46 under members held their activities.You can apply for the audition on internet (but all in Japanese), so if you are interested in this, why not doing it! You need to be over 12 years old and less than 20 years old (as of July 10th, 2015). Let’s stay tuned for this new group’s activity!Toriizaka46 audition application form : https://audition.sonymusic.co.jp/ngz46/toriizaka/registration/form/Nogizaka46 official site : http://www.nogizaka46.com/
Nogizaka46's sister group 'Toriizaka46' to formJune 28, 2015Sony Music Entertainment has announced that they will be holding 1st generation auditions for Nogizaka46's sister group 'Toriizaka46'.As Nogizaka46 has been successful over the years, it was decided that Toriizaka46 would form as the 2nd group of the "sakamichi series" (slope series). Toriizaka is a slope located in Azabu of Minato Ward, Tokyo. It is near Zepp Blue Theater Roppongi, where Nogizaka46's under live was held. Toriizaka46 will begin their activities with a live concert at this venue, and will aim for a CD debut under the production of Akimoto Yasushi. Sony Music Entertainment officially started accepting applications for the audition on June 28th. The final audition will be held on August 21st, which is the same day that Nogizaka46 formed in 2011. Source: natalie
Nogizaka46’s New Sister Group “Toriizaka46” to Be FormedSony Music Entertainment has announced that it will be holding auditions for the first generation members of a new group, Toriizaka46.In response to the breakthrough of Nogizaka46, Toriizaka46 will be formed as the second group of the “sakamichi series” (slope series). Toriizaka is a slope located in Minato Ward, Tokyo. It is near Zepp Blue Theater Roppongi where Nogizaka46 under members perform. The group will start their activities with a Live at the theater, and will aim for a CD debut under the production of Akimoto Yasushi.Sony Music Entertainment started accepting applicants last June 28. The final audition will be held on August 21, the same day that Nogizaka46 was formed in 2011.(via Natalie)
Toriizaka46 to change their name: "Keyakizaka46"Nogizaka46's new sister group Toriizaka46 (鳥居坂46) announced they changes their name to Keyakizaka46 (欅坂46) at 21 August 2015.22 candidates has passed the final audition, and become Keyakizaka46 1st generation members, and they participated press conference at 21 August 2015.Source http://akb48-daily.blogspot.fi/2015/08/toriizaka46-to-change-their-name.html
Toriizaka46's 1st generation members chosen, but changes its name to Keyakizaka46August 23, 2015 On August 21st, the final audition to pick the first generation member of Toriizaka46 --Nogizaka46's related group-- was held, and 22 girls have been chosen among 22,509 applicants.The average age of the members is 16.8 years old, as the youngest member is 14 while the oldest one is 20 years old. The audition had its first paper screening, second screening (self appeal + photo shooting, held in 6 different cities across the country), third screening (dance + singing), and this final screening (singing + interview) which was overseen by Akimoto Yasushi, the group's producer. There were 45 finalists who participated, and 22 girls among them passed the audition as the group's first generation members.During the group's 1st photo shoot, the management staff suddenly told the girls that its group name would be changed to 'Keyakizaka46', however, the reason for this change was not revealed even to the press, as they said it would be cleared later. According to the management company, Keyakizaka46 is categorized as "the second group from the Sakamichi (='slope') series", and it's been undecided at this moment if the group would be positioned as Nogizaka46's sister group or its rival group. It will be decided by its members with how the group proceeds.Source: Oricon
Keyakizaka46 1st Generation infoAugust 31, 2015 Nogizaka46's new setup sister group Keyakizaka46 (欅坂46) 1st Generation has a total of 22 members, below are their basic info:Keyakizaka46 Members:Habu Mizuho (土生瑞穂), age 18Harada Aoi (原田葵), age 15Harada Mayu (原田まゆ), age 17Hirate Yurina (平手友梨奈), age 14Ishimori Nijika (石森虹花), age 18Imaizumi Yui (今泉佑唯), age 16Koike Minami (小池美波), age 16Kobayashi Yui (小林由依), age 15Moriya Akane (守屋茜), age 17Nagazawa Nanako (長沢菜々香), age 18Ozeki Rika (尾関梨香), age 17Oda Nana (織田奈那), age 17Sato Shiori (佐藤詩織), age 18Saito Fuyuka (齋藤冬優花), age 17Shida Manaka (志田愛佳), age 16[/size]Sugai Yuuka (菅井友香), age 19Suzuki Mizuho (鈴木泉帆), age 14Suzumoto Miyu (鈴本美愉) age 17Uemura Rina (上村莉菜), age 18Watanabe Rika (渡辺梨加), age 20Watanabe Risa (渡邉理佐), age 17Yonetani Nanami (米谷奈々未), age 15Reference: Rakuten Entertainment
One member quits Keyakizaka46September 17, 2015According to magazine "Nogizaka46 x Weekly Play Boy 2015", member Suzuki Mizuho (鈴木泉帆) quits Nogizaka46's new sister group Keyakizaka46 (欅坂46).Keyakizaka46 (欅坂46) 1st generation from 22 members reduced to 21 members.
Keyakizaka46 to hold their 1st event in NovemberOctober 27, 2015 It's been revealed that Keyakizaka46 will hold their first event "Omitatekai" on November 14 and 15 at Zepp DiverCity, Tokyo. Keyakizaka46 (originally Toriizaka46) formed exactly four years after Nogizaka46's formation on August 21, 2011. Out of 22,509 applicants, 21 members (1 member has withdrawn) were chosen, and they will formally begin their activities next month. Even before their debut, Keyakizaka46 have received their own program "Keyaki tte, Kakenai?" (airs every Sundays on TV Tokyo). During the "Omitatekai", the members will meet their fans for the very first time. There will be two events on each day (noon / 4:30 pm).Fans will be invited to the event free of charge after a lottery drawing. Applications will be accepted starting October 28 at 12:00 noon. Source: Oricon
Keyakizaka46 welcome a new memberNovember 29, 2015Nagahama Neru has joined Keyakizaka46 as its new member.This announcement was made on November 30th during Keyakizaka46's regular program on TV Tokyo, "Keyaki tte, Kakenai?". Nagahama is a 17-year-old from Nagasaki Prefecture. During the program, it was revealed that Nagahama was unable to participate in the final auditions because her mother had dragged her back home when she was on her way to Tokyo. After returning to Nagasaki, Nagahama's father, who saw his daughter crying in disappointment, discussed the situation with Keyakizaka46's staff. Then, the staff invited the Nagahama family to attend Nogizaka46's concert in Fukuoka. After watching Nogizaka46's concert, Nagahama's parents asked the staff to give their daughter another chance. The staff made an exception to let Nagahama enter the group. Nagahama, who didn't participate in the final auditions, will begin her activities in Keyakizaka46's under group. The under group's name will also be Keyakizaka46, except Keyakizaka is written in hiragana, not kanji. It was also announced that the group will be holding auditions for the under group. More details on the audition will be revealed via their official website.Source: natalie