Hinatazaka46 formed out of the sub unit of Keyakizaka46 (part of Sakamichi Series - 46 Series) in 2019 and is named after Hyūgazaka street in Minato-ku, Tokyo. This Japanese idol group (earlier referred to as Hiragana Keyakizaka46) is produced by Yasushi Akimoto and signed to Sony Music.
The group comprises of 15-25 female Japanese Idols (singers and performers) who have cleared the Auditions setup by the group's agency. Currently the captain of the group is Kumi Sasaki.
No prizes for guessing that I am a big Nogizaka46 & Keyakizaka46 fan. I figured out Hiragana Keyakizaka were just a support group for Keyakizaka46 much like the Under Members for Nogizaka46.
Nagahama Neru was the first official member of the group. Hiragana Keyaki presented themselves at thier own separate event -- called Hiragana Omotenashikai ("Hiragana Hospitality Event") -- at Akasaka Blitz in Tokyo on Friday 28 October, 2016. The show was aired on TBS1. Nagahama Neru was a concurrent member for sometime, but due to pressures and load of juggling both as a Keyakizaka and Hiragana member was too much for her and she was permanently moved into Keyakizaka squad much to the dismay and heartbreak of Hiragana Members.
The group added 9 more Gen 2 members and 1 Gen 3 member + 3 more in 2020.
Special Member Overture
Basic details - Gen #, Name, Date of Birth, Blood Type, Height & Hometown.
Members & Generations
The group still lacked their own identity. They finally got to release a debut album titled “Hashiridasu Shunkan” as Hiragana Keyakizaka46 on June 20, 2018. It was a huge success and a big hit with fans. This proved that the group is more than capable of being on their own rather than play second fiddle to Keyakizaka46 by just being their Under group.
On July 31, 2020, they live streamed a concert titled "Hinatazaka46 Live Online, Yes! With You!", where they announced the release of their first full album.
In September 2020, the group released their 1st Album - Hinatazaka46 with Azato Kawaii as title song. The group was scheduled to perform at Tokyo Dome later in that year which has been a dream of many Hinatazaka46 members.
The much anticipated Hinatazaka46 National Spring Arena Tour 2020 (日向坂46 春の全国アリーナツアー2020) set for October/November 2020 was cancelled due to the Pandemic.
That didn't stop them at all. In March 2021, they performed at their Hinatazaka46 Debut 2nd Anniversary Special 2days ~MEMORIAL LIVE: 2nd Hinatansai~ (日向坂46 デビュー2周年記念 Special 2days ～MEMORIAL LIVE：2回目のひな誕祭～) and W-KEYAKI FES. 2021 (with Sakurazaka46) in July 2021.
And now the 2nd chance, Hinatazaka46 Nationwide Arena Tour 2021 (日向坂46全国アリーナツアー2021) which is slated for September/October 2021.
ATTENTION !!
If you are a fan of Hinatazaka46 then I highly recommend you watch this special documentary about the group and get a much better insight as how they evolved since their early days to now! Pretty gripping and emotional stuff!! It has English Subtitles and available at KEYAVIDS!
Link:
http://keyavids.com/hinatazaka46-documentary-46min-trailer-extended-ver-english-sub/
Hinatazaka46 First Day Sales Ranking:
● Single #1 Kyun! - 393,941 copies sold
● Single #2 Do Re Mi So La Si Do - 360,785 copies sold
● Single #3 Konna ni Suki ni Nachatte Ii no? - 359,528 copies sold
● Single #4 Sonna Koto Nai Yo - 558,000 copies sold
As Hiragana Keyakizaka46:
I started following them after listening to Hanbun No Kioku & Dare Yori Mo Takaku Tobe. Hanbun No Kioku made such a deep impact that it will last forever. It is an all time Super Hit song. But after watching Dare Yori Mo Takaku Tobe - MV, I really got interested in the group and starting following them seriously. I was so happy to see such enthusiasm in a JPop Music Video with cute choreography and singing - Total Kawaii stuff!! I loved the whole the performance.
I totally love Yakusoku No Tamago - simply brilliant composition and well executed choreography with nice group formation at the end; Mijuku Na Ikari for its classical mix, rhythmic flow and powerful dance - arms raised, fist pumps, foot stomping moves.
W-Keyakizaka No Uta is a classic along with Soredemo Aruiteru. No War In Future is a bop infested song similar to KPop but is very cool song to listen to.
After they became Hinatazaka46, the hits kept on coming, back to back. Kyun, Kitsune, Do Re Mi So La Si Do, Tokimeki Sou, Konna ni Suki ni Nachatte Ii no?, Sonna Koto Nai Yo, See Through, Seishun no uma, Tada gamusharani, Nazee, Kimi Shika Katan, Koe no Ashiato & Do Suru are some of their best songs to date.
ATTENTION !!
For all their Best MVs, Live and TV Performances click on link below and Enjoy!
Hiragana Keyakizaka 46 - Last Live Special:
Hinatazaka46 - First Live Special:
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Agency: Seed & Flower LLC
Label: Sony Records
Producer/Lyrics: Akimoto Yasushi
Member Profile:
Hiragana Keyakizaka / Hinatazaka46:
Nagahama Neru
First Official Member of Hiragana Keyakizaka46. Was a concurrent member of the group before being permanently transferred to Keyakizaka46. First member to graduate from Hiragana Keyakizaka46 ( but as member of Keyakizaka46 officially). Was never a Hinatazaka46 member as it was formed after her graduation.
Hinatazaka46 Members
(As of July 2019)
Name
|
Birth date (age)
|
From
|
Gen
|
Notes
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mao Iguchi (井口眞緒)
|
Nov 10, 1995
|
Niigata
|
1
|
Oldest Member - Very clumsy sort of a girl. 3rd Member to Graduate. Graduated in Feb 2020.
|
Sarina Ushio (潮紗理菜)
|
Dec 26, 1997
|
Kanagawa
|
1
| Always smiling and cheerful girl. |
Memi Kakizaki (柿崎芽実)
|
Dec 02, 2001
|
Nagano
|
1
| Announced graduation on June 21, 2019. Gutsy little cutie pie, stubborn. Never give up attitude. Hates to lose. Group's Burriko Specialist. 2nd Member to Graduate. |
Yūka Kageyama (影山優佳)
|
May 08, 2001
|
Tokyo
|
1
|
Went on hiatus since June 1, 2018 due to studies. Always smiling and cheerful girl. Rejoined Hinatazaka46 in May 2020.
|
Shiho Katō (加藤史帆)
|
Feb 02, 1998
|
Tokyo
|
1
| Very pretty girl who feels she has a lot of negativity in her. Good at Soft Tennis. Emotional at times. |
Kyōko Saitō (齊藤京子)
|
Sep 05, 1997
|
Tokyo
|
1
| The Ramen Girl - Just loves them a lot. Manly voice. Very talented when it comes to singing. Group's Burriko Specialist. |
Kumi Sasaki (佐々木久美)
|
Jan 22, 1996
|
Chiba
|
1
|
Captain. Emotional Wreck of a girl. Group's Burriko Specialist. Even though she does her best, she doesn't believe she is doing much for the group. Popular MC.
|
Mirei Sasaki (佐々木美玲)
|
Dec 17, 1999
|
Hyōgo
|
1
| Miipan is Quiet Girl with great smile. Centered Hinatazaka Debut Album. |
Mana Takase (高瀬愛奈)
|
Sep 20, 1998
|
Ōsaka
|
1
| The groups Global Girl. |
Ayaka Takamoto (高本彩花)
|
Nov 2, 1998
|
Kanagawa
|
1
| Another cheerful girl. Trained Archer. |
Mei Higashimura (東村芽依)
|
Aug 23, 1998
|
Nara
|
1
| Crybaby. Color Guard Specialist. |
Miku Kanemura (金村美玖)
|
Sep 10, 2002
|
Saitama
|
2
| Talented Musician in the group. |
Hina Kawata (河田陽菜)
|
Jul 23, 2001
|
Yamaguchi
|
2
| Quiet and Very Shy Girl. |
Nao Kosaka (小坂菜緒)
|
Sep 07, 2002
|
Osaka
|
2
| This girl turned out being shy and timid to being very bold,cheerful and has centered in most of Hinatazka's MVs & Shows |
Suzuka Tomita (富田鈴花)
|
Jan 18, 2001
|
Kanagawa
|
2
| Certified Paripi. Rapper. Mood maker! |
Akari Nibu (丹生明里)
|
Feb 15, 2001
|
Saitama
|
2
| Kendo Master. Dorky, Clumsy Girl. |
Hiyori Hamagishi (濱岸ひより)
|
Sep 28, 2002 | Fukuoka
|
2
|
Very Pretty Girl. Ballet Specialist. Certified Baka.
|
Konoka Matsuda (松田好花)
|
Apr 27, 1999
|
Kyoto
|
2
| Does Ballet with a Twist. |
Manamo Miyata (宮田愛萌)
|
Apr 28, 1998
|
Tokyo
|
2
| Gives Sexy Poses. Group's Burriko Specialist. |
Miho Watanabe (渡邉美穂)
|
Feb 24, 2000
|
Saitama
|
2
| Miho is a trained Basketball Player. Has a cute Bob cut. Very cute and has a great smile. Mood Maker. Group's Burriko Specialist. 4th Member to graduate after 7th Single activities. |
Hinano Kamimura (上村ひなの)
|
Apr 12, 2004
|
Tokyo
|
3
|
Youngest member. Cute little girl.
|
Note: Nagahama Neru announced her graduation on March 7, 2019 and graduated July 31, 2019. Kakizaki Memi too graduated few months after. In Feb 2020, Hinatazaka46 added 3 new Trainees to the Group while Iguchi Mao Graduated by end of the month. Yuka Kageyama returned back after a long absence in May 2020.
Discography & Other Details:Hinatazaka46 First Day Sales Ranking:
● Single #1 Kyun! - 393,941 copies sold
● Single #2 Do Re Mi So La Si Do - 360,785 copies sold
● Single #3 Konna ni Suki ni Nachatte Ii no? - 359,528 copies sold
● Single #4 Sonna Koto Nai Yo - 558,000 copies sold
● Single #5 Kimi Shika Katan - 384,973 copies sold
● Single #6 Tteka - 457,276 copies sold
● Single #7 Boku Nanka - 358,840 copies sold
As Hinatazaka46:
| Song/Track | Rating | Choreo |
| Tokimekisou | 5 | # |
| Konna ni Suki ni Natchatte ii no? | 4 | # |
| Kawa wa Nagareru | 4 | # |
| Kyun | 4.5 | 5 |
| Mimini Ochiru Namida | 4.5 | # |
| Nazee | 4 | 4 |
| Sonna Koto Nai Yo | 5 | 5 |
| Suki To Iu Koto Wa | 4 | # |
| Do Re Mi Sol La Si Do | 5 | 5 |
| Seishun no uma | 4.5 | 4 |
| Kitsune My fans See Through Tada gamusharani Kimi Shika Katan Koe no Ashiato Do Suru Overture Tteka Additional Time Yume wa Nansai Made? Hikoukigumo ga Dekiru Riyuu | 3.5 3.5 5 4 5 5 5 5 4 4 3.5 4 | 4 # # # 5 # 5 # # # # # |
As Hiragana Keyakizaka46:
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Albums:
1st Solo Album - Hashiridasu Shunkan
[2018.06.20] Hashiridasu Shunkan (走り出す瞬間)
Performed as: Hiragana Keyakizaka46
Charted #1 on Japan Charts selling over 180,000 copies
Certified: Gold
Total Sales: 185,472 copies
Debut Album - Hinatazaka
[2020.09.23] Hinatazaka (ひなたざか) First Studio Album
Performed as: Hinatazaka46
Charted #1 on Japan Charts selling over 200,000 copies
Certified: Platinum
Total Sales: 246,553 copies
Singles Released (as of Dec 2021):
1st Single - KYUN
[2016.08.10] Keyakizaka46 - Sekai ni wa Ai Shika Nai (#3 Hiragana Keyaki) (Hiragana Keyakizaka46)
[Released - 2019.03.27] Kyun (キュン) - Debut Single Charted #1 on Billboard Japan Hot 100 selling 474,893 copies / 20,585 downloads / 951,869 streams in its first week according to Billboard Japan.
[2019.08.06] Won MTV Video Music Awards Japan: Best Choreography - "Kyun"
[2019.08.06] Won MTV Video Music Awards Japan: Best Choreography - "Kyun"
Sales: JPN - 621,565 (CD) / 17,709 (Digital) Copies
Certified: 2x Platinum
2nd Single - Do Re Mi Sol La Si Do
[Released - 2019.07.17]
Charted #1 on Oricon Japan Weekly & Billboard Japan Hot 100 charts
Sales: JPN - 535,090 (CD) / 9,854 (Digital) Copies
Certified: 2x Platinum
3rd Single: Konna ni Suki ni Natchatte Ii no?
[Released - 2019.10.02]
Charted #1 on Oricon Japan Weekly
Sales: JPN - 551,397 (CD) / 9,221 (Digital) Copies
[Released - 2020.02.19]
Charted #1 on Oricon Japan Weekly
Sales: JPN - 644,135 (CD) / 9,811 (digital) Copies
Certified: 2x Platinum
[Released - 2021.05.26]
Charted #1 on Oricon Japan Weekly
Sales: JPN - 547,044 (CD) / 7,150 (Digital) Copies
Certified: 2x Platinum
Note: The TYPE C of this Single is a Must Buy as it has 3 of their best songs from this single.
[Released - 2021.10.27]
Charted #1 on Oricon Japan Weekly
Sales: JPN - 457,276 (CD) / 7,312 (Digital) Copies
Certified: 2x Platinum
[Released - 2022.06.01]
Charted #1 on Oricon Japan Weekly
Sales: JPN - 435,318 (CD)
Certified: 2x Platinum
Compilations / Others (as of 2019)
[2016.08.10] Keyakizaka46 - Sekai ni wa Ai Shika Nai (#3 Hiragana Keyaki) (Hiragana Keyakizaka46)
[2016.11.30] Keyakizaka46 - Futari Saison (#3 Dare Yori mo Takaku Tobe!) (Hiragana Keyakizaka46)
[2017.04.05] Keyakizaka46 - Fukyouwaon (#3 Bokutachi wa Tsukiatteiru) (Hiragana Keyakizaka46)
[2017.07.19] Keyakizaka46 - Masshirona Mono wa Yogoshitaku Naru (Disc 3 #8 Eien no Hakusen) (Hiragana Keyakizaka46)
[2017.10.25] Keyakizaka46 - Kaze ni Fukaretemo (#2 Soredemo Aruiteru, Type-B #3 NO WAR in the future) (Hiragana Keyakizaka46)
[2018.03.07] Keyakizaka46 - Glass wo Ware! (Type-B #3 Ima ni Miteiro, Regular #3 Hanbun no Kioku) (Hiragana Keyakizaka46)
[2018.08.15] Keyakizaka46 - Ambivalent (Type-B #3 Happy Aura) (Hiragana Keyakizaka46)
[2019.02.27] Keyakizaka46 - Kuroi Hitsuji (#2 Kimi ni Hanashite Okitai Koto, Type-B #3 Dakishimeteyaru) (Hiragana Keyakizaka46)
TV Shows (as of 2020):
Variety Show: Hinatazaka de Aimashou (日向坂で会いましょう) (2019 - )
Aired on: TV Tokyo
Host/MC: Audrey (Toshiaki Kasuga, Masayasu Wakabayashi)
Variety Show: Hinatazaka46 Chotto Ii Desuka? (2020 - )
Aired on: Hikari TV
Past Shows:
Hiragana Oshi (ひらがな推し) (2018 - 2019)
Aired on: TV Tokyo
Host/MC: Audrey (Toshiaki Kasuga, Masayasu Wakabayashi)
Hinabingo! (2018)
Aired on: Nippon TV
Hosted by: Koyabu Kazutoyo
TV Dramas:
Re:Mind (Produced in association with Netflix)
Released on: Netflix on October 13, 2017Plot: Re:Mind is a Japanese psychological thriller streaming television series. After awaking in an old European-style room, eleven high school classmates find themselves sitting at a large dining room table, with their feet shackled to the floor. They find that their situation could be related to another classmate named Miho who had disappeared months before. As they try to figure out how to escape, some of the girls start disappearing from the table one by one. The girls realize they share a checkered past with Miho, but also suspect one of them could be behind the trap.
DaSaDa (2020)
Aired on: Nippon TV / Hulu
Plot: Yuria Sada (Nao Kosaka), a second-year student at an all-girls high school, finds out that her parents are heavily in debt and risk losing their dressmaking shop to debt collectors unless they can repay the ¥10,000,000 debt within six months. With the help of fellow classmate Saori Shinohara (Miho Watanabe), Yuria decides to create a clothing brand named "Dasada" to repay the debt.
Koeharu! (2021)
Aired on: Nippon TV
Plot: The show follows the students daily lives as they attend a voice acting school. Meiko Hinowa (Mirei Sasaki) decides to enroll in a voice acting academy named "Kirameki Academy" to audition for a role in her favorite manga series that is getting an anime adaptation. She befriends people at her dormitory and school as they all work towards their dream roles.
AWARDS:
Year Ceremony Award Nominated Work
2018 Mnet Asian Music Awards Best New Asian Artist Japan
2019 MTV VMAJ Best Choreography "Kyun"
2019 61st Japan Record Awards Outstanding Works Award "Do Re Mi Sol La Si Do"
2020 MTV VMAJ Best Choreography "Seishun no Uma"
2021 MTV VMAJ Best Art Direction Video "Tteka"
Group Photobooks:
[2019.08.28] Tachikogi (立ち漕ぎ)
Publisher: Shinchosha
Units/Sub-units:
Hanachanzu - Tomita Suzuka, Matsuda Konoka
Lima Cantik - Ushio Sarina, Kato Shiho, Saito Kyoko, Sasaki Kumi, Takamoto Ayaka
FACTORY - Higashimura Mei, Matsuda Konoka, Kawata Hina
2002 line - Hamagishi Hiyori, Kanemura Miku, Kosaka Nao
Ayameichan - Takamoto Ayaka, Higashimura Mei
Miipan Family - Sasaki Mirei, Hamagishi Hiyori, Kawata Hina, Yamaguchi Haruyo
Musical & Plays:
Zambi - Theater's End (2019)
Zambiroom (2019)
Zambiroom (2019)
Links: