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\"Nogizaka46Nogizaka46<\/strong> (\u4e43\u6728\u574246) is a Japanese idol group formed in August 2011 and produced by Akimoto Yasushi.<\/p>\n

It currently consists of 35 members.<\/p>\n

Nogizaka46 are AKB48<\/a>‘s “official rivals”. They are also produced by Akimoto Yasushi.<\/p>\n

They are a sister group of Keyakizaka46<\/a>.(\u6b05\u574246).
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The captain is Sakurai Reika.<\/p>\n

The name of the group comes from the place where the SME Nogizaka Building, which houses Sony Music Japan’s office, is located in. The number 46 was chosen to challenge AKB48.<\/p>\n

Biography \/ History<\/h2>\n

\"Nogizaka46\"38934 applicants participated in the auditions in August 2011. 36 girls were selected as 1st generation members.<\/p>\n

Their variety show Nogizakatte, Doko? (\u4e43\u6728\u5742\u3063\u3066\u3001\u3069\u3053\uff1f)<\/span> started airing on TX Network (TV Tokyo, …) in October 2011.<\/p>\n

Nogizaka46’s 1st single Guruguru Curtain (\u3050\u308b\u3050\u308b\u30ab\u30fc\u30c6\u30f3)<\/span> was released in February 2012. The song was performed for the first time at AKB Request Hour Setlist Best 100 2012 (AKB48 \u30ea\u30af\u30a8\u30b9\u30c8\u30a2\u30ef\u30fc\u30bb\u30c3\u30c8\u30ea\u30b9\u30c8\u30d9\u30b9\u30c8100 2012)<\/span> at Tokyo Dome City Hall in the previous month.<\/p>\n

In August 2012, Hito wa Naze Hashiru no ka? (\u4eba\u306f\u306a\u305c\u8d70\u308b\u306e\u304b\uff1f)<\/span> was the official theme song for the 2012 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup<\/span> which took in Japan. It is the coupling track on their 3rd single Hashire! Bicycle (\u8d70\u308c\uff01Bicycle)<\/span>.<\/p>\n

In September 2012, the 1st episode of Nogizaka46’s musical 16-nin no Principal (16\u4eba\u306e\u30d7\u30ea\u30f3\u30b7\u30d1\u30eb)<\/span> ran at at Parco Theater in Tokyo.<\/p>\n

In September 2012, Ikuta Erica was selected among the members of the idol group to voice act Rue in the movie The Hunger Games<\/a><\/span>..<\/p>\n

In November 2012, Takayama Kazumi, Nishino Nanase, Nojo Ami, Fukagawa Mai and Wakatsuki Yumi participated in the World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) Macau Grand Prix<\/span> as Cipher Racing Team supporters.<\/p>\n

\"Nogizaka46\"In December 2012, Nogizaka46 became the best-selling new artists of the year according to Oricon yearly chart. They beat the score of AKB48.<\/p>\n

Nogizaka46 1st Year Birthday Live<\/a><\/span> was held in February 2013 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba. As its title suggests, this event commemorated the 1st anniversary of the idol group’s debut.<\/p>\n

In February 2013, Ikuta Erika made an appearance in the drama Biblia Koshodou no Jiken Techou<\/a> (\u30d3\u30d6\u30ea\u30a2\u53e4\u66f8\u5802\u306e\u4e8b\u4ef6\u624b\u5e16)<\/span>.<\/p>\n

In March 2013, the series Nogizaka to, Manabu (\u4e43\u6728\u5742\u3068\u3001\u307e\u306a\u3076)<\/span> started being published in Asahi Shimbun Digital (\u671d\u65e5\u65b0\u805e\u30c7\u30b8\u30bf\u30eb).<\/p>\n

Shirashi Mai<\/a> was appointed as an exclusive model for the fashion magazine Ray (\u30ec\u30a4)<\/span> in March 2013.<\/p>\n

In April 2013,\u00a0Hashimoto Nanami, Matsumura Sayuri, Akimoto Manatsu, Ito Marika, Ito Nene and Ikoma Rina acted in the drama Bad Boys J<\/a><\/span> starring AKB48’s Itano Tomomi. Their 6th single Girl’s Rule<\/a> (\u30ac\u30fc\u30eb\u30ba\u30eb\u30fc\u30eb)<\/span> is the theme song for the drama.<\/p>\n

The members host the radio show Nogizaka46 no “no” (\u4e43\u6728\u574246\u306e\u300c\u306e\u300d)<\/span> on Nippon Cultural Broadcasting (\u6587\u5316\u653e\u9001) since April 2013.<\/p>\n

The 2nd generation was announced on the TV show Nogizakatte, Doko? (\u4e43\u6728\u5742\u3063\u3066\u3001\u3069\u3053\uff1f)<\/span> started in May 2013.<\/p>\n

\"Nogizaka46In July 2013, Hashimoto Nanami appeared in the drama Summer Nude<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n

The idol group held its 1st nationwide concert tour Manatsu no Zenkoku Tour 2013<\/a> (\u771f\u590f\u306e\u5168\u56fd\u30c4\u30a2\u30fc2013)<\/span> in August. The live performances took place in Sapporo, Fukuoka, Osaka, Nagoya and Tokyo.<\/p>\n

In August 2013, the idol group performed Tsuki no Ookisa<\/a> (\u6708\u306e\u5927\u304d\u3055)<\/span> which is the opening theme song for the anime Naruto Shippuden<\/span> (\u30ca\u30eb\u30c8 \u75be\u98a8\u4f1d)<\/span>. It is the coupling track on their 7th single Barrette<\/a> (\u30d0\u30ec\u30c3\u30bf)<\/span> released in November 2013.<\/p>\n

\"Nogizaka46Their 1st photobook Nogizaka Ha<\/a> (\u4e43\u6728\u5742\u6d3e)<\/span> was released in October 2013.<\/p>\n

In December 2013, Watanabe Mayu sung their 5th single Kimi no Na wa Kibou<\/a> (\u541b\u306e\u540d\u306f\u5e0c\u671b)<\/span> at the 3rd AKB48 Kouhaku Taikou Uta Gassen<\/a> (\u7b2c\uff13\u56de AKB48\u7d05\u767d\u5bfe\u6297\u6b4c\u5408\u6226)<\/span> at Tokyo Dome City Hall. Ikuta Erika was playing the piano.<\/p>\n

The members hosted the variety show Nogibingo<\/a><\/span> broadcast on Nippon Television (\u65e5\u672c\u30c6\u30ec\u30d3) between January and March 2014. The program was inspired by AKB48’s AKBingo!<\/span>.<\/p>\n

\"ItoIto Karin, Akimoto Manatsu, Saito Yuri, Takayama Kazumi, and Nishikawa Nanami held their coming-of-age ceremony<\/a> (\u6210\u4eba\u5f0f, seijin shiki) in January 2014.<\/p>\n

In February 2014, Shiraishi Mai was starring in the drama Kamen Teacher<\/a> (\u4eee\u9762\u30c6\u30a3\u30fc\u30c1\u30e3\u30fc)<\/span>.<\/p>\n

The Kenkyuusei host the show Nogi Ken \u2661 (\u4e43\u6728\u3051\u3093\u2661)<\/span> on Showroom since February 2014.<\/p>\n

\"IkomaIn February 2014, a team shuffle was announced at AKB48\u00a0Group\u00a0Dai Sokaku\u00a0Matsuri<\/a> (AKB48\u30b0\u30eb\u30fc\u30d7\u5927\u7d44\u95a3\u796d\u308a\uff5e\u6642\u4ee3\u306f\u5909\u308f\u308b\u3002\u3060\u3051\u3069\u3001\u50d5\u3089\u306f\u524d\u3057\u304b\u5411\u304b\u306d\u3048\uff01\uff5e)<\/span>. It was decided that Ikoma Rina would join AKB48 Team B<\/a> and that SKE48’s Matsui Rena would join Nogizaka46<\/a> in a concurrent position. Both girls debuted with their new idol unit in April 2014.<\/p>\n

\"Nogizaka46Nojo Ami, Nakada Kana and Ito Nene are starring in 3 horror movies<\/a> released in theaters between April and June 2014 : Shi no Jikkyou Chuukei (\u6b7b\u306e\u5b9f\u6cc1\u4e2d\u7d99 \u5287\u5834\u7248)<\/span>, Death Blog (\u30c7\u30b9\u30d6\u30ed\u30b0 \u5287\u5834\u7248)<\/span> and Sugisawa Mura Densetsu (\u6749\u6ca2\u6751\u4f1d\u8aac \u5287\u5834\u7248)<\/span>.<\/p>\n

In June 2014, Ikoma Rina ranked 14th at the AKB48 37th Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo<\/a> (AKB48 37th\u30b7\u30f3\u30b0\u30eb \u9078\u629c\u7dcf\u9078\u6319)<\/span>.<\/p>\n

\"Nogizaka46Nogizaka46 participated in Japan Expo<\/span> in Paris Nord Villepinte, France, in July 2014. Check out our live report of their concert at Japan Expo<\/a>, their conference<\/a> and their talk shows (part 1<\/a>, 2<\/a>) at the festival.<\/p>\n

The girls host the weekly show Nogiten (\u306e\u304e\u5929)<\/span> on Showtime since July\u00a02014.<\/p>\n

Hori Miona has been appointed as ambassador to promote the horror movie Kyonshi (\u30ad\u30e7\u30f3\u30b7\u30fc)<\/span> in September 2014.<\/p>\n

Ikuta Erika played in the musical Niji no Prelude (\u8679\u306e\u30d7\u30ec\u30ea\u30e5\u30fc\u30c9)<\/span> in October 2014.<\/p>\n

Ito Nene, Yada Risako and Yonetoku Kyoka<\/a> graduated in October 2014.<\/p>\n

\"Fukagawa<\/p>\n

Fukagawa Mai<\/a> serves as the narrator on AC Milan Channel (AC\u30f3\u30fb\u30c1\u30e3\u30f3\u30cd\u30eb \u30df\u30e9\u30ce\u30df\u30e9\u30f3) since October 2014. The program is about the famous Italian football club, the food, the fashion and the culture of Milan.<\/p>\n

Akimoto Manatsu, Ikuta Erika and Hashimoto Nanami will be starring in the movie Chounouryoku Kenkyuubu no 3 Nin (\u8d85\u80fd\u529b\u7814\u7a76\u90e8\u306e3\u4eba)<\/span> which will be released in December 2014.<\/p>\n

Shiraishi Mai’s 1st photobook Seijun na Otona (\u6e05\u7d14\u306a\u5927\u4eba)<\/span> was published in December 2014.<\/p>\n

Former member Miyazawa Seira appeared as a bikini model for the 2015 JSA campaign.<\/p>\n

\"Nogizaka46Nogizaka46’s 1st album Toumei na Iro<\/a> (\u900f\u660e\u306a\u8272)<\/span> was released in January 2015.<\/p>\n

Inoue Sayuri, Sakurai Reika, Nakada Kana, Nagashima Seira, Nishino Nanase, Nojo Ami and Wakatsuki Yumi held their coming-of-age ceremony<\/a> in January 2015.<\/p>\n

Wakatsuki Yumi was starring in the stage play Vampire Knight (\u30f4\u30a1\u30f3\u30d1\u30a4\u30a2\u9a0e\u58eb)<\/span> in January 2015.<\/p>\n

Hatanaka Seira<\/a> announced her graduation in February 2015.<\/p>\n

Nishino Nanase’s 1st photobook Fudangi<\/a> (\u666e\u6bb5\u7740)<\/span> was published in February 2015.<\/p>\n

\"Nogizaka46The girls were appointed as image characters in a commercial for Haruyama Trading Company in February 2015. They were dressed in a suit in the CM for the retail clothing company.<\/p>\n

Sakurai Reika, Nishino Nanase and Matsumura Sayuri played in the drama Tenshi no Knife (\u5929\u4f7f\u306e\u30ca\u30a4\u30d5)<\/span> which started airing in February 2015.<\/p>\n

Nishino Nanase became a model for non\u30fbno<\/span> fashion magazine in February 2015.<\/p>\n

Kenkyuusei Ito Junna, Sasaki Kotoko, Suzuki Ayane, Terada Ranze, Yamazaki Rena and Watanabe Miriya were promoted regular members in February 2015.<\/p>\n

\"Nogizaka46Nogizaka46 Cafe 2015 ~Life Is Beautiful~\u00a0(\u4e43\u6728\u574246\u30ab\u30d5\u30a72015\uff5e\u547d\u306f\u7f8e\u3057\u3044\uff5e)<\/span> opened at\u00a0Area-Q, Harajuku, for a limited period of time between March and May 2015. Shinuchi Mai worked as cafe manager and was in charge of drink and food. Wakatsuki Yumi designed promotional goods which were only on sale at this place. Fans could watch video screenings and visit exhibitions.<\/p>\n

Saito Chiharu entered at Meiji University in March 2015. She studies at the Faculty of Letters.<\/p>\n

Shiraishi Mai appeared in a commercial (CM) for Palty <\/span>in March 2015.<\/p>\n

Hashimoto Nanami was appointed model for CanCam<\/span> fashion magazine in March 2015.<\/p>\n

\"Nogizaka46Akimoto Manatsu, Ikuta Erika, Sakurai Reika, Nishino Nanase and Hashimoto Nanami participated in a promotional campaign for 755<\/span> live talk application in March 2015.<\/p>\n

Takayama Kazumi started writing a series of novels entitled Nogizaka Katsuji-bu (\u4e43\u6728\u5742\u6d3b\u5b57\u90e8\uff01)<\/span> published in Da Vinci (\u30c0\u30fb\u30f4\u30a3\u30f3\u30c1)<\/span> magazine since April 2015.<\/p>\n

Hatanaka Seira<\/a> announced her graduation in April 2015.<\/p>\n

Nogizaka Under Construction (\u4e43\u6728\u5742\u5de5\u4e8b\u4e2d<\/span>)<\/span> variety show started airing on TV Aichi in April 2015.<\/p>\n

Hashimoto Nanami hosts Girls Lock<\/span> segment on Tokyo FM’s School of Lock<\/span> radio show since April 2015. She is in charge of the segment every 3rd week of the month.<\/p>\n

Matsui Rena’s concurrent position ended in April 2015. She left the idol group to pursue her activities with SKE48. At the same time, Ikoma Rina left AKB48.<\/p>\n

Nishino Nanase appeared in a commercial for Pizza Hut <\/span>in April 2015.<\/p>\n

Shiraishi Mai threw the ceremonial first pitch before the baseball game Tokyo Yakult Swallow vs Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters at Meiji Jingu Stadium in May 2015.<\/p>\n

\"Nogizaka46Kawago Hina, Kitano Hinako, Nojo Ami and Wada Maaya host the variety show Nogizaka46 Eigo (\u4e43\u6728\u574246\u3048\u3044\u3054)<\/span>, also known as\u00a0Nogieigo (\u306e\u304e\u3048\u3044\u3054)<\/span>, which will start airing on TBS in June 2015. The aim of this program is to speak English and expand the popularity of the idol group overseas.<\/p>\n

Ito Marika played in the horror movie\u00a0Eyes (\u30a2\u30a4\u30ba)<\/span> alongside Yamada Akari (Yumemiru Adolescence<\/a>) in June 2015.<\/p>\n

15 members were starring in Joshiraku (\u3058\u3087\u3057\u3089\u304f)<\/span> stage play in June 2015 at AiiA 2.5 Theater Tokyo. After passing auditions, the cast was split into 3 teams. The story in based upon the manga series by Kumeta Koji.<\/p>\n

In June 2015, they promoted part-time jobs as part of a campaign for Seven Eleven stores.<\/p>\n

Kawago Hina became an exclusive model for Popteen<\/span> fashion magazine in June 2015.<\/p>\n

\"HatsumoriThe girls performed softball players in the drama\u00a0Hatsumori Bemars (\u521d\u68ee\u30d9\u30de\u30fc\u30ba)<\/span> airing on TV Tokyo in July 2015. Their 12th single\u00a0Taiyou Knock<\/a> (\u592a\u967d\u30ce\u30c3\u30af)<\/span> was the opening theme song.<\/p>\n

Kanashimi no Wasurekata Documentary of Nogizaka46 (\u60b2\u3057\u307f\u306e\u5fd8\u308c\u65b9 Documentary of \u4e43\u6728\u574246)<\/span> was released in July 2015.<\/p>\n

Ikoma Rina starred in the horror movie Corpse Party<\/a> (\u30b3\u30fc\u30d7\u30b9\u30d1\u30fc\u30c6\u30a3\u30fc)<\/span> released in theaters in August 2015 in Japan.<\/p>\n

Nishino Nanase\u00a0acted in the special movie Dog House Car (\u30c3\u30b0\u30cf\u30a6\u30b9\u30fb\u30ab\u30fc)<\/span>\u00a0in August 2015. The story is based upon the light novel\u00a0series\u00a0Murai Naki (\u3082\u3089\u3044\u6ce3\u304d)<\/span> by Ubukata Tow.<\/p>\n

Their sister group\u00a0Keyakizaka46 was created in August 2015.<\/p>\n

\"Nogizaka46In September 2015, Shiraishi Mai, Nishino Nanase, Sakurai Reika and Ito Marika served as models in the campaign for the Isetan’s seifuku (school uniforms) collection.<\/p>\n

In September 2015, Nogizaka46 members appeared in commercials to promote From Aqua<\/span> mineral water.<\/p>\n

Iori Sagara and Bad Boys’ Kyoto the TV program Sagara to Kyoto no Nogizaka Pupupu (\u30b5\u30ac\u30e9\u3068\u30ad\u30e8\u30c8\u306e\u4e43\u6728\u5742\u3077\u3077\u3077)<\/span> since October 2015. It is broadcast on Teletama.<\/p>\n

In October 2015, Ikoma Rina, Ito Marika, Inoue Sayuri, Saito Yuri, Sakurai Reika, Shinuchi Mai, Matsumura Sayuri and Wakatsuki Yumi performed in the stage play Every Dog Goes to Heaven (\u3059\u3079\u3066\u306e\u72ac\u306f\u5929\u56fd\u3078\u884c\u304f ; Subete no Inu wa Tengoku e Iku)<\/span>.<\/p>\n

\"Nogizaka46Nogizaka46’s 13th single Ima, Hanashitai Dareka ga Iru<\/a> (\u4eca\u3001\u8a71\u3057\u305f\u3044\u8ab0\u304b\u304c\u3044\u308b)<\/span>, on sale in October 2015, is the theme song for the anime movie Kokoro ga Sakebita Gatterunda (\u5fc3\u304c\u53eb\u3073\u305f\u304c\u3063\u3066\u308b\u3093\u3060\u3002)<\/span>.<\/p>\n

The song Popipappapa (\u30dd\u30d4\u30d1\u30c3\u30d1\u30d1\u30fc)<\/span>, from this CD, was used in the commercial for Samantha Thavasa Petit Choice<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Ikuta Erika was starring in the musical Princess Knight (\u30ea\u30dc\u30f3\u306e\u9a0e\u58eb ; Ribbon no Kishi)<\/span> between November and December 2015. This show commemorated the 60th anniversary of the manga of the same title.<\/p>\n

In December 2015, Kitano Hinako became an exclusive model for Zipper<\/span> fashion magazine.<\/p>\n

\"Nogizaka46Nogizaka46’s All MV Collection ~Ano Toki no Kanojotachi~ (\uff5e\u3042\u306e\u6642\u306e\u5f7c\u5973\u305f\u3061\uff5e)<\/span> was released in December 2015.<\/p>\n

Nagashima Seira<\/a> announced her graduation in December 2015.<\/p>\n

Ito Marika and Hori Miona were appointed as image characters for the promotional campaign Yokoso, Isetan Uchuu Shiten e ~Watashitachi no Mira no Hyakkaten~ (\u3088\u3046\u3053\u305d\u3001Isetan \u5b87\u5b99\u652f\u5e97\u3078\u3000\uff5e\u308f\u305f\u3057\u305f\u3061\u306e\u672a\u6765\u306e\u767e\u8ca8\u5e97\uff5e)<\/span> during the winter.<\/p>\n

Takayama Kazumi wrote the light novel Carry Over (\u30ad\u30e3\u30ea\u30fc\u30aa\u30fc\u30d0\u30fc)<\/span> which was published in Da Vinci (\u30c0\u30fb\u30f4\u30a3\u30f3\u30c1)<\/span> magazine in January 2016. Fukagawa Mai drew the illustrations.<\/p>\n

\"Nogizaka46Ikoma Rina, Ito Marika and\u00a0Kawamura Mahiro held their\u00a0coming-of-age ceremony<\/a>\u00a0in January\u00a02016.<\/p>\n

The pictures of Ikuta Erika’s 1st photobook Tenchou (\u8ee2\u8abf)<\/span>, on sale in January 2016, were shot in D\u00fcsseldorf, Germany. She was born and she grew up in this city when she was a child.<\/p>\n

The show Nogizaka Nano? Harajuku Nano? Docchi Nano? (\u4e43\u6728\u5742\u306a\u306e\uff1f\u539f\u5bbf\u306a\u306e\uff1f\u3069\u3063\u3061\u306a\u306e\uff1f)<\/span> is broadcast on Ameba Fresh since January 2016.<\/p>\n

In January 2016, Kimi no Na wa Kibou<\/span> became the metro departure melody at Nogizaka station.<\/p>\n

In January 2016, the girls participated in a commercial for Sizebook shopping website.<\/p>\n

\"IkomaIkoma Rina’s 1st photobook Kimi no Ashiato (\u541b\u306e\u8db3\u8de1)<\/span> was published in February 2016.<\/p>\n

Inoue Sayuri and Higuchi Hina performed in the musical Teichi no Kuni (\u5b78\u862d\u6b4c\u5287\u300e\u5e1d\u4e00\u306e\u570b)<\/span> in February and in March 2016.<\/p>\n

Ikoma Rina became a model for Anna Sui 2016 spring \/ summer collection in February.<\/p>\n

Fukagawa Mai<\/a> graduated in May\u00a02016.<\/p>\n

\"Nogizaka46She is the center of Nogizaka46’s 14th single Harujion ga Saku Koro<\/a> (\u30cf\u30eb\u30b8\u30aa\u30f3\u304c\u54b2\u304f\u9803)<\/span> on sale in March 2016.<\/p>\n

Ikoma Rina threw the ceremonial first pitch at the baseball game Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks vs Saitama Seibu Lions in March 2016. At the same time, she performed the voice in SoftBank’s Giga-chan (\u30ae\u30ac\u3061\u3083\u3093) commercial.<\/p>\n

Nogizaka46’s official Line account was opened in March 2016.<\/p>\n

\"Nogizaka46The members of the idol group participated in a commercial campaign for Suumo real estate and housing website in March 2016.<\/p>\n

3rd generation auditions were held in March and April\u00a02016.<\/p>\n

Wakatsuki Yumi makes regular appearances, as an assistant, in Tokyo FM’s radio show Evangelist School (\u30a8\u30d0\u30f3\u30b8\u30a7\u30ea\u30b9\u30c8\u30b9\u30af\u30fc\u30eb\uff01)<\/span> since April 2016.<\/p>\n

\"Nogizaka46Nishino Nanase became a co-host of the variety show Lion no Goo Touch (\u30e9\u30a4\u30aa\u30f3\u306e\u30b0\u30fc\u30bf\u30c3\u30c1)<\/span> on Fuji TV in April 2016.<\/p>\n

The mobile dating simulation game NogiKoi (\u4e43\u6728\u604b)<\/span> was released in April 2016. As the title suggests, fans can get a chance to become the virtual boyfriend of their favorite member.<\/p>\n

Inoue Sayuri made a guest appearance in the stage play Otona no Cafe 9 “Nomikake de Katta ano Musume” (\u5927\u4eba\u306e\u30ab\u30d5\u30a7\u7b2c9\u56de\u5358\u72ec\u516c\u6f14\u300e\u98f2\u307f\u304b\u3051\u3067\u5e30\u3063\u305f\u3042\u306e\u5a18\u300f)<\/span> in April 2016.<\/p>\n

\"Nogizaka46Nogizaka46 teamed up with Seven Eleven for a campaign which started in April 2016. Shiraishi Mai was appointed shop manager.<\/p>\n

The girls were starring in the stage play Joshiraku 2 ~Toki Kakesoba~ (\u3058\u3087\u3057\u3089\u304f\u5f10\u301c\u6642\u304b\u3051\u305d\u3070\u301c)<\/span> in May 2016.<\/p>\n

Nogizaka46’s 2nd album Sorezore no Isu<\/a> (\u305d\u308c\u305e\u308c\u306e\u6905\u5b50)<\/span> was released in May 2016.<\/p>\n

Fukagawa Mai’s photobook Zutto, Soba ni Itai (\u305a\u3063\u3068\u3001\u305d\u3070\u306b\u3044\u305f\u3044)<\/span> was published in June 2016.<\/p>\n

\"IkomaIkoma Rina is\u00a0starring in the sequel of horror\u00a0movie Corpse Party<\/a><\/span> entitled Corpse Party Books of Shadows<\/span>. The film will be released in theaters in July 2016 in Japan. Ishimori Nijika (Keyakizaka46) also makes an appearance.<\/p>\n

Ikoma Rina will perform in the stage play Kochira Katsushikaku Kameari Kouen Mae Hashutsujo (\u3053\u3061\u3089\u845b\u98fe\u533a\u4e80\u6709\u516c\u5712\u524d\u6d3e\u51fa\u6240)<\/span>, also known as Kochikame (\u3053\u3061\u4e80)<\/span>, in September 2016. The story is based on the manga by Akimoto Osamu.<\/p>\n

Ikuta Erika will play in the musical Romeo & Juliet (\u30ed\u30df\u30aa\uff06\u30b8\u30e5\u30ea\u30a8\u30c3\u30c8)<\/span> between January and March 2017.<\/p>\n

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