Hinatazaka46 History

Hinatazaka46 (日向坂46) is a Japanese Idol Group and the 3rd group of the Sakamichi Series. They were formerly known as Hiragana Keyakizaka46, a sub-group within Keyakizaka46, until they became an independent group on February 11, 2019.

As Hiragana Keyakizaka46

2015

• November 30 - It was announced on Keyakitte, Kakenai? that auditions for a group within Keyakizaka46, called Hiragana Keyakizaka46 (けやき坂46), would begin.
  • Nagahama Neru was to become the first member of this sub-group, while maintaining a concurrency with Kanji Keyakizaka46.

2016

• May 8 - The eleven candidates that successfully passed the "Hiragana Keyakizaka46 Auditions" were announced on SHOWROOM.
  • Those candidates would become Hiragana Keyakizaka46 1st Generation: Iguchi Mao, Ushio Sarina, Kakizaki Memi, Kageyama Yuka, Kato Shiho, Saito Kyoko, Sasaki Kumi, Sasaki Mirei, Takase Mana, Takamoto Ayaka, and Higashimura Mei.
• December 24 & 25 - The group participates in Keyakizaka46 One Man Live with Kanji Keyakizaka46.

2017

March

• 21 & 22 - The Hiragana Keyakizaka46 Zepp Tokyo Stage is held. During the performance, it was announced that the group will go on a tour of Zepp Venues around Japan, titled the Hiragana National Tour 2017.

April

• 6 - The group participates in Keyakizaka46 1st Anniversary Live with Kanji Keyakizaka46.
  • There, it was announced that auditions for Hiragana Keyakizaka46 2nd Generation will begin.

May

• 31 - The Hiragana National Tour 2017 tour begins in Osaka. The tour would continue until December 13th, where it would conclude at Makuhari Messe.

July

• 18 - KEYABINGO!3 begins airing, with the Hiragana members featured alongside the Kanji Keyakizaka46 members. The show would continue airing until September 26th.
• 22 & 23 - The group participates in Keyaki Republic 2017 with Kanji Keyakizaka46.

August

• 2 - 30 - The group participates in the Keyakizaka46 National Tour 2017 "Masshirona Mono wa Yogoshitaku Naru" with Kanji Keyakizaka46.
• 15 - The nine successful candidates that passed the Hiragana Keyakizaka46 2nd Generation auditions are announced.
  • These candidates were: Kanemura Miku, Kawata Hina, Kosaka Nao, Tomita Suzuka, Nibu Akari, Hamagishi Hiyori, Matsuda Konoka, Miyata Manamo, and Watanabe Miho.

September

• 25 - Nagahama Neru's concurrency with Hiragana Keyakizaka46 is cancelled, and she become a full member of Kanji Keyakizaka46.

October

• 13 - The group's first drama, Re:Mind is released on Netflix.
• 20 - Re:Mind begins its television broadcast on TV Tokyo.

2018

January

• 30 - The Hiragana Keyaki Nippon Budoukan 3DAYS!! Concert begins, continuing for three days until February 1st.

March

• 10 - The Sakamichi Joint New Member Recruitment Audition is announced, recruiting members for both Kanji and Hiragana Keyakizaka46.

April

• 8 - Hiragana Oshi, the group's first independent variety program, begins.
• 16 - KEYABINGO!3 begins airing, this time solely focusing on the Hiragana members.
• 20 - Ayumi, the group's first stage play, begins. Performances are held until May 6th.

June

• 1 - Kageyama Yuka goes on hiatus due to academic priorities.
• 3 - Sasaki Kumi is appointed as captain of the group during an "Emergency" SHOWROOM.
• 4 - The Hiragana Keyakizaka46 "Hashiridasu Shunkan" Tour 2018 begins in Kanagawa. The tour would continue until July 10th, where it would conclude at Makuhari Messe.
• 20 - Hashiridasu Shunkan, Hiragana Keyakizaka46's first album, is released.

July

• 20 - 22 - The group participates in Keyaki Republic 2018 with Kanji Keyakizaka46.

August

• 3 - The group performs at Tokyo Idol Festival 2018 for the first time.

November

• 16 - 25 - Kosaka Nao, Saito Kyoko, Kakizaki Memi, and Kato Shiho participate in the Sakamichi Series joint project, stage play Zambi.
• 29 - The applicants who passed the Sakamichi Joint New Member Recruitment Audition are announced, with 1 member assigned as a Hiragana Keyakizaka46 3rd Generation member.
  • This member was Kamimura Hinano.

December

• 10 - The group wins the "Best New Asian Artist Japan" award at the "Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA)" in South Korea.
  • At the event, they also perform Kitai Shitenai Jibun.
• 11 - 13 - Hiragana Christmas 2018 is held at the Nippon Budoukan.

As Hinatazaka46

2019

February

• 7 - 17 - Matsuda Konoka, Ushio Sarina, and Sasaki Kumi participate in the second iteration of the Zambi project, stage play Zambi - Theater's End.
• 11 - Hiragana Keyakizaka46 becomes it's own independent group, Hinatazaka46.

March

• 5 & 6 - Hinatazaka46 Debut Countdown Live is held at the Yokohama Arena.
• 23 - The group performs at LAGUNA MUSIC FES.2019.
• 27 - Kyun, Hinatazaka46's first single, is released.

April

• 7 - Hiragana Oshi is renewed as Hinatazaka de Aimashou, becoming the group's first variety show as Hinatazaka46.
• 15 - HINABINGO!, Hinatazaka46's second variety show, begins airing on NTV until September 24th.

June

• 21 - Hamagishi Hiyori announces her hiatus from all Hinatazaka46 activities due to poor physical condition.

July

• 17 - Doremisolasido, Hinatazaka46's second single, is released.

August

• 3 - The group performs at Tokyo Idol Festival 2019 for the second time, and first time as Hinatazaka46.
• 11 - Kakizaki Memi graduates from the group.
• 28 - Tachi Kogi, Hinatazaka46's first photobook, is released.

October

• 2 - Konna ni Suki ni Natchatte Ii no?, Hinatazaka46's third single, is released.

September

• 26 - Hinatazaka46 3rd Single Release Commemorative One-Man Live is held at the Saitama Super Arena.

December

• 17 & 18 - Hinakuri 2019 ～17nin no Santa Claus to Sora no Christmas～ is held at Makuhari Messe.
• 30 - The group performs Doremisolasido at the 61st Japan Record Awards.
• 31 - The group performs Kyun at the 70th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, marking their 1st appearance on the program.

2020

January

• 15 - DASADA, Hinatazaka46's first drama, begins airing on NTV and Hulu.

February

• 4 & 5 - Hinatazaka46 x DASADA LIVE&FASHION SHOW is held at the Yokohama Arena.
• 16 - Three Sakamichi Kenshusei trainees are assigned to Hinatazaka46.
  • These trainees were: Takahashi Mikuni, Morimoto Marie, and Yamaguchi Haruyo.
• 19 - Sonna Koto Nai yo, Hinatazaka46's fourth single, is released.
  • Hamagishi Hiyori resumed her activities from the release of the single.

March

• 2 - Iguchi Mao graduates from the group.

April

• 5 - Hinatazaka46's regular group radio program Hinatazaka no "Hi" begins airing.

July

• 31 - HINATAZAKA46 Live Online, YES! with YOU! ～"22nin" no Ongakutai to Fuugawarina～ is held online.
  • The concert reproduced the cancelled Hinatazaka46 National Spring Arena Tour 2020, using the set list, the special stage, and the production details.
  • Kageyama Yuka performed in concert again for the first time since 2018.

August

• 7 - San-nen Me no Debut, Hinatazaka46's first documentary film, is released in theaters.

September

• 21 - Matsuda Konoka announces her hiatus to receive treatment for an eye condition.
• 23 - Hinatazaka, Hinatazaka46's first album, is released.

October

• 4 - The group performs at Tokyo Idol Festival 2020 for the third time.
• 15 - Hinatazaka46 x DASADA Fall&Winter Collection is held online.
• 20 - Belc presents Hinatazaka46 no Yokei na Koto Made Yarimashou! radio program begins with Color Chart as radio personalities.

November

• 21 - Miyata Manamo announces her hiatus from all Hinatazaka46 activities due to poor physical condition.

December

• 24 - Hinakuri 2020 ～Obake Hotel to 22nin no Santa Claus～ is held online.
  • This concert marked the return of Matsuda Konoka from her hiatus.
• 31 - The group performs Azato Kawaii at the 71st NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, marking their 2nd appearance on the program.

2021

January

• 19 - Saito Kyoko releases her photobook Totteoki no Koibito.

March

• 7 - Sakamichi Series collaboration drama Borderless starring Saito Kyoko and Hamagishi Hiyori with Nogizaka46 and Sakurazaka46 members begins airing.
• 26 & 27 - Hinatazaka46 Debut 2nd Anniversary Special 2days ~MEMORIAL LIVE: 2nd Hinatansai~ is held with a small live audience.
  • The concert marked the return of Miyata Manamo from her hiatus.
• 31 - The variety show Kyoccorohee with Saito Kyoko as co-MC starts.

April

• 27 - HINA SATSU VOL.01, Hinatazaka46's first offshoot photobook, is released.
• 28 - Koeharu!, Hinatazaka46's second drama, begins airing on NTV and Hulu.

May

• 25 - Sasaki Mirei announces her hiatus from all Hinatazaka46 activities due to poor physical condition.
• 26 - Kimi Shika Katan, Hinatazaka46's fifth single, is released.
  • As part of their hit campaign for Hinatazaka de Aimashou, a cheerleading performance of the song was livestreamed on Youtube.

June

• 26 - Kosaka Nao announces her hiatus from all Hinatazaka46 activities due to poor physical condition.
• 29 - Kosaka Nao releases her photobook Kimi wa Dare?.

July

• 9 - 11 - W-KEYAKI FES. 2021 is held at the Fuji-Q Highland Conifer Forest, marking the group's first concert with Sakurazaka46 (formerly Kanji Keyakizaka46) since 2018. The concert takes place at the same location as previous Keyaki Republic concerts, where both groups performed together twice before.
  • The concert marked the return of Sasaki Mirei from her hiatus.

September

• 15 - Zenkoku Ohisama Kakeikaku 2021 tour begins in Hiroshima. The tour would continue until October 20th, where it would conclude in Aichi.

October

• 2 - Hinakoi presents Hinatazaka46 Matsuda Konoka no Hinatazaka Koukou Housoubu with Matsuda Konoka as main personality begins.
• 3 - The group performs at Tokyo Idol Festival 2021 for the fourth year in a row.
• 5 - The group performs at MTV LIVE MATCH 2021.
  • Additionally, Hanachanzu perform as the opening act.
• 27 - Tteka, Hinatazaka46's sixth single, is released.

November

• 5 - The online event "Hinatazaka46×KOEHARU LIVESHOW!" was held.
• 6 - A special livestream of Hinachoi Season 2 was held.

December

• 24 - 25 - Hinakuri 2021 is held in Makuhari Messe.
  • 3rd_Anniversary_MEMORIAL_LIVE_~3rd_Hinatansai~ was announced to be held in Tokyo Dome.
• 31 - The group performs Kimi Shika Katan at the 72nd NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, marking their 3rd appearance on the program.

2022

March

• 3 - Kawata Hina releases her photobook Omoide no Junban.
• 4 - Kosaka Nao announced her return from hiatus.
• 7 - Auditions for the 4th generation were announced.
• 30 - 31 - 3rd Anniversary MEMORIAL LIVE ~3rd_Hinatansai~ performed in Tokyo Dome.

April

• 3 - Watanabe Miho announced her graduation on her blog.
• 5 - It was announced that 16 members caught COVID-19.

June

• 1 - Boku Nanka, Hinatazaka46's seventh single, is released.
• 28 - Watanabe Miho Graduation Ceremony was held.

July

• 8 - Hinatazaka46's second documentary film Kibou to Zetsubou is released in theaters.
• 21 & 23 - Performed at W-Keyaki Fes 2022.
• 26 - Nibu Akari releases her photobook Yasashii Kankei.

August

• 7 - The group performs at Tokyo Idol Festival 2022 for the fifth year in a row.

September

• 7 - Miyata Manamo announced her graduation on her blog.
• 10 - Hinatazaka46 Happy Smile Tour 2022 begins in Aichi. The tour would continue until November 13th, where it would conclude in Tokyo.
• 13 - Higashimura Mei releases her photobook Mitsuketa.
• 21 - Teaser was released on Hinatazaka46's official Youtube to announce reveal of Hinatazaka46 4th Generation members. The 12 members were revealed on the Youtube channel over the next 12 days.

October

• 26 - Tsuki to Hoshi ga Odoru Midnight, Hinatazaka46's eighth single, is released.

December

• 17 - 18 - Hinakuri 2022 is held in Ariake Arena.
  • Fourth generation Omotenashi on 11th to 12th February 2023 was announced.
  • 4th Hinatansai on 1st to 2nd April 2023 was announced.
• 20 - Kanemura Miku releases her photobook Rashinban.
• 31 - The group performs Kitsune at the 73rd NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, marking their 4th appearance on the program.