Between July 8-10, 2024, NMB48 uploaded 8 videos on Youtube to introduce the new members of the group's 10th Generation. Here are the girls who successfully passed the audition (sorted by Japanese alphabet). (I uploaded photos instead of straight the videos because the forum limits each post to 5 videos and I didn't wanna give anyone any advantage or disadvantage) Name: Ishiyama Chihiro (石山千尋) Nickname: Chichirun (ちひるん) Birthday: May 24, 2008 Age at reveal: 16 Future dream: become an idol who can bring smiles to many people Became an idol because she saw the NMB48 theatre performance and was impressed Aims to become an idol that makes people smile with her own smile Link to youtube video Name: Iwanami Yuuka (岩波柚花) Nickname: Namiyuka (なみゆか) Birthday: April 25, 2007 Age at reveal: 17 Future dream: actress Became an idol because she really loves dancing (has done it since 1st grade) Aims to become a powerful idol Link to youtube video Name: Uchida Aisha (内田愛彩) Nickname: Aishan (あいしゃん) Birthday: June 12, 2004 Age at reveal: 20 Future dream: become a healing-type idol who can empathize with others Became an idol because she's always wanted to sing and she became a fan of NMB48, fuelling her desire to join this group especially Aims to become an idol that gives motivation to those watching her Link to youtube video Name: Kine Iroha (木根彩呂花) Nickname: Irohan (いろはん) Birthday: October 25, 2010 Age at reveal: 13 Future dream: Actress Became an idol because she loves idols Aims to become well-known and enter senbatsu Link to youtube video Name: Shibuya Asana (澁谷愛紗南) Nickname: Asanya (あさにゃ) Birthday: October 27, 2006 Age at reveal: 17 Future dream: become a presence where people say, "When you think of NMB48, you think of Asana Shibuya!" Became an idol because she's always admired their sparkling aura Aims to become THE idol you think of when you think of NMB48 Link to youtube video Name: Takahashi Kotone (高橋ことね) Nickname: Kotocchi (ことっち) Birthday: April 20, 2003 Age at reveal: 21 Future dream: become a sparkling idol and to become famous Became an idol because they seem like they can do anything and she wants to be able to do anything with a smile on her face Aims to become an idol that is forever grateful for the opportunity she's been given at 21 years old Link to youtube video Name: Takeda Kyoka (竹田京加) Nickname: Kyoka (きょーか) Birthday: September 13, 2012 Age at reveal: 11 (youngest/younger 48G member) Future dream: have a solo concert! Became an idol because her older sister was a fan of NMB48 and it inspired her Aims to be promoted, enter senbatsu and eventually become center Link to youtube video Name: Tanaka Miria (田中ミリア) Nickname: Miichan (みーちゃん) Birthday: December 9, 2010 Age at reveal: 13 Future dream: become an actress and senbatsu member Became an idol because she thought the idols on TV were super pretty and cute Aims to become an idol that inspires new dreams in people Link to youtube video Name: Nakagawa Tomoka (中川朋香) Nickname: Tomocha (ともちゃ) Birthday: January 2, 2006 Age at reveal: 18 Future dream: become the center of NMB48 & shine as a star from Wakayama Became an idol because she saw NMB48 perform and wanted to join them Aims to become an idol that shines in various colours, like the sky, and also become an all-rounder in dancing, singing and performing Link to youtube video Name: Nagata Fuuka (永田楓花) Nickname: Fuutan (ふうたん) Birthday: August 2, 2006 Age at reveal: 17 Future dream: To hold a solo concert Became an idol because she loves singing, doesn't have any dancing experience Aims to dedicate her life to NMB48 as she expects it to become a really important part of her life Link to youtube video Name: Mikamo Kurumi (三鴨くるみ) Nickname: Kurumi (くるみ) Birthday: October 31, 2001 Age at reveal: 22 (oldest member) Future dream: perform a live concert at Kyocera Dome with NMB48 Became an idol because she's always loved performing and standing in the spotlight Aims to make NMB48 her life, it made her dream of becoming an idol come true so she wants to make even more dreams come true now as a member Link to youtube video Name: Miyazaki Sae (宮崎紗衣) Nickname: Saepon (さえぽん) Birthday: December 29, 2010 Age at reveal: 13 Future dream: to become the center! Became an idol because she's always thought it's cool how idols work hard behind the scenes and then shine on stage Aims to become a confident and dignified idol Link to youtube video Name: Miyahara Konon (宮原心音) Nickname: Kononnon (このんのん) Birthday: April 19, 2010 Age at reveal: 14 Future dream: become an actress who can inspire many people with dreams and hopes Became an idol because she admires idols and loves standing on stage Aims to become an idol that delivers hopes and dreams Link to youtube video Name: Murai Yuuri (村井悠莉) Nickname: Yuurin (ゆうりん) Birthday: March 5, 2005 Age at reveal: 19 Future dream: become a senbatsu member and appear on music programs Became an idol because she's always enjoyed singing in front of others Aims to become a senbatsu member, NMB48 center and an active part of the group Link to youtube video Name: Yamaguchi Mio (山口美桜) Nickname: Mio-chan (みおちゃん) Birthday: September 27, 2007 Age at reveal: 16 Future dream: to become the center of NMB48 Became an idol because she's always admired idols and when the time came at school to decide on her future career path, all she could think about was becoming an idol Aims to become an idol that will define and positively change NMB48 Link to youtube video
OP has been updated with the two new members that were revealed today (July 10) That is Takeda Kyoka, the youngest 48G member now, and Mikamo Kurumi, the oldest member of this generation
The profiles of the new members have now appeared on the official site: http://www.nmb48.com/member/index.html#team10th A "Release Celebration Special Event" will be held on 7/28 and on 7/12 the "10th Generation Research Students Close-Up Program" will be broadcast on SHOWROOM: https://x.com/nmb48_official/status/1811352152859980266
Here they look much more better than in promo video Adorable girls! if the video does not show watch the video here
Here you can watch their introduction at the theater! www.bilibili.com/video/BV1Pz421B76S/ There's some announcement at the end, but I'm not sure what it was (a stage? a show too?). So far the members who stand out to me (in no order): Ishiyama Chihiro, Shibuya Asana, Takahashi Kotone, Tanaka Miria, Yamaguchi Mio it's based on like 2 videos and some pictures so it doesn't mean much yet lol. They seem nice
NMB48 10th Generation Close-Up Teaser: if the video does not show watch the video here The '10th Generation Close-Up Program' is streaming every Friday from 20:30 JST on the NMB48 Official SHOWROOM.
NMB48 10th Generation Close-Up #3: if the video does not show watch the video here #4: if the video does not show watch the video here
Close-up #5: if the video does not show watch the video here The self-introduction catchphrases of all 15 members of the 10th generation: if the video does not show watch the video here
Close-ups #6 & 7: if the video does not show watch the video here if the video does not show watch the video here
10th Gen Height Measurement (premieres 10/27 at 21:00 JST): if the video does not show watch the video here
