Nogizaka46’s Captain and last first gen member in the group, Akimoto Manatsu announced she’s graduating

Akimoto Manatsu (29), the second generation captain of Nogizaka46 and the last first generation member, updated her blog on the 7th and announced that she would graduate from the group on February 26th. “I have decided to graduate from Nogizaka46 on February 26, 2023,” said Read More …

The new Nogizaka46 captain is… Akimoto Manatsu!

With Nogizaka46 captain Sakura Reika graduating on November 1st, a new captain needs to be selected. On August 14th, Nogizaka46 performed in Osaka at Kyocera Dome and it was announced that the next captain will be first generation member Akimoto Manatsu. Sakurai said, “After I Read More …

Nogizaka46’s Yoda Yuuki is featured on the front cover of the September issue of “B.L.T.”

Nogizaka46 member Yoda Yuuki is featured on the front cover of the September issue of “B.L.T.”, her first solo cover. The issue is a special Nogizaka46 issue with members appearing in a total of 40 pages. Among those featured from Nogizaka46 also include Oko Momoko, Read More …

Nogizaka46’s Saito Asuka featured on B.L.T. May 2018 issue (released on March 24th)

Nogizaka46’s Saito Asuka is featured on the cover of the “B.L.T.” May 2018 issue released on March 24th. The issue features a 40-page “Nogizaka46 Matsuri” (Nogizaka46 Festival) and features Matsumura Sayuri, Akimoto Manatsu, Shinuchi Mai and Yoda Yuuki. In addition, the magazine will come with Read More …