Nogizaka46 is a group signed to Sony Music Japan, comprising young Japanese
singers, dancers, and actresses who are an integral part of the Sakamichi series
created by the producer and songwriter Yasushi Akimoto. Among other formations
in the franchise are Keyakizaka46, Yoshimotozaka46, and Hinatazaka46,
established to become friendly rivals of groups like AKB48, NMB48, and SKE48,
and have collectively become one of the best-selling show franchises in Asia.
Formed in 2011, Nogizaka46’s image is crafted based on Yasushi's perception of
girls attending a chic French high school for...