2020 in Sakamichi Series
The following is a list of events and releases that occurred in 2020 from the Sakamichi Series.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, several releases, concerts, and events were cancelled, postponed, or scaled back.
Contents
Members
- February 16: The Sakamichi Kenshusei members are promoted to their respective groups.
- October 14: It was announced that Keyakizaka46 would be rebranded as Sakurazaka46. All remaining Keyakizaka46 members are transferred to Sakurazaka46.
Sakamichi Kenshusei promotions
- February 16:
- Kuromi Haruka, Sato Rika, Hayashi Runa, Matsuo Miyu, and Yumiki Nao join Nogizaka46 as 4th generation members.
- Endo Hikari, Ozono Rei, Onuma Akiho, Kousaka Marino, Masumoto Kira, and Moriya Rena join Keyakizaka46 as 2nd Generation members.
- Takahashi Mikuni, Morimoto Marie, and Yamaguchi Haruyo join Hinatazaka46 as 3rd Generation members.
Departure
| Group | Generation | Member | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keyakizaka46 | 1st | Oda Nana | 2020.01.23 | |
| Keyakizaka46 | 1st | Suzumoto Miyu | 2020.01.23 | |
| Keyakizaka46 | 1st | Hirate Yurina | 2020.01.23 | |
| Sakamichi Kenshusei | Sakamichi Kenshusei | Matsuoka Manami | 2020.02.16 | |
| Hinatazaka46 | 1st | Iguchi Mao | 2020.03.02 | |
| Yoshimotozaka46 | 1st | Miaki Riho | 2020.03.30 | 2nd graduation |
| Nogizaka46 | 2nd | Sasaki Kotoko | 2020.03.31 | |
| Keyakizaka46 | 1st | Nagasawa Nanako | 2020.03.31 | |
| Nogizaka46 | 1st | Inoue Sayuri | 2020.04.27 | Announced in 2019 |
| Keyakizaka46 | 1st | Ishimori Nijika | 2020.09.30 | |
| Keyakizaka46 | 1st | Sato Shiori | 2020.10.13 | |
| Nogizaka46 | 1st | Nakada Kana | 2020.10.25 | |
| Nogizaka46 | 1st | Shiraishi Mai | 2020.10.28 |
Releases
Albums
- September 23: Hinatazaka46 - Hinatazaka
- October 7: Keyakizaka46 - Eien Yori Nagai Isshun 〜Ano Koro, Tashika ni Sonzaishita Watashitachi〜
Singles
- February 19: Hinatazaka46 - Sonna Koto Nai yo
- March 25: Nogizaka46 - Shiawase no Hogosyoku
- August 21: Keyakizaka46 - Dare ga Sono Kane wo Narasu no ka?
Concerts
- January 19: Nogizaka46 Live in Taipei 2020
- February 4 - March 5: Hinatazaka46 x DASADA LIVE&FASHION SHOW
- July 16: KEYAKIZAKA46 Live Online, but with YOU!
- July 31: HINATAZAKA46 Live Online, YES! with YOU! ～"22nin" no Ongakutai to Fuugawarina～
- September 27: KEYAKIZAKA46 Live Online, AEON CARD with YOU!
- October 15: Hinatazaka46 x DASADA Fall&Winter Collection
- December 6: Nogizaka46 4th Generation Live 2020
- December 18 - 20: Nogizaka46 Under Live 2020
- December 24: Hinakuri 2020 ～Obake Hotel to 22nin no Santa Claus～
Anniversaries
- February 21 - 24: Nogizaka46 8th YEAR BIRTHDAY LIVE
Graduation
- October 12 - 13: Keyakizaka46 THE LAST LIVE
- October 28: Shiraishi Mai Graduation Concert ~Always Beside You~
| Year-In-Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2019 AKB48 Group Sakamichi Series SNH48 Group |
2020 AKB48 Group Sakamichi Series SNH48 Group |
2021 AKB48 Group Sakamichi Series SNH48 Group |
