Single Nogizaka46 16th (Sayonara no Imi) (2016/11/09)

they should push the 2nd and the 3rd generation more since the first generation members might start to graduate 1 by 1

 

1st gen still have their fresh member, like Ashurin, Maaya, Himetan, and Kawago. i think if mgmt push them, they can lead the 2nd gen. 2nd gen need some senpai to lead them, no offense

 

Just watched the radio recording of her graduation announcement, my heart literally dropped when Iku-chan started tearing up. Even though we knew something bad is going to happen, we're still trying to endure.

 

Remove Maiyan, Naachan and Ikuchan, it would have been dead already. Lots of work to do for this group to last long after these girls call it quits.

 

Can you send me the radio recording link? Thanks

 

Agree. Most of the top selling members are the oldest members and most likely to graduate 1-2 years from now. Without them, Nogizaka will sure experience a downfall. Though, if the management decides to combine Nogizaka and Keyakizaka just like 48 groups they can survive in terms of sales. Even though most of the fans are not in favor of it.

 

Entire ANN Broadcast


if the video does not show watch the video here

Me too. Ikuchan's not really one to get too emotional (except that one time with the Kendama lol), but seeing her calmly wiping away her tears just gets me.

 

a lot of those vids have been taken down so... here's one of them remaining:

if the video does not show watch the video here

 

Ikoma looking great on that cover. Senbatsu formation also great, but the units though.......
Miona unit - nope
Manatsu unit - nope
Nanamin solo - I hope it doesn't sound weird like in Kodoku Kyoudai ( Hopefully they can create a good song )

You think they will put a few Keyaki kennin into Nogi to keep it alive ?

 

I second that. But for another older member, i think the urge of graduation is pretty low.

Maichun : she's already establish work in both totally different word OL-Idol. why she need to graduate soon. And her selection was not out of the blue, she is one of top HS seller.

Misa : unlike nanamin who is constantly middle-front row contestant, she just hit her auto cruise drive, after 7 singles spent in Under.

Kazumin : she just put her shoes on front row, and seems happy about that. Kazumin is irreplaceable for variety. so please..

Maian : i don't have any idea, she always busy with modeling job, but just like Kojiharu hope she'll stay forever

if we consider Nanamin is old member, Na-chan - Waka -Reika -sayu is soon will consider old for idol life

 

Not sure if that would be of any help. Honestly I don't think I can give a fair answer to that but compare the popular members of Nogi to those in Keyaki, considering they themselves are just starting to gain popularity
Btw, I totally oppose the idea, for me it's a desperate move. My memory is bad, but I think I read an article about 46 sister groups not having any Kennin, stuff like that...

I think Ringo will be the one to stay long, Kazumin on the other hand I believe really wants to be an idol so...

 

Shinoda Mariko indeed. And the second I read the title, I know she's graduating. Lol.

 

The second she was named center I think most people knew right then she was graduating. I'm sure in 2017 we'll lose 2 out of the 3 big ones left, maiyan, naachan, and ikuchan. So yes, time is really now to promote more young or 2nd gen members. That is why its a great time to push hori and ashurin more and more, which it seems like they're doing a little!

The song sounds pretty good! Something nice and soothing you would listen to on a cold and rainy fall night.

I don't like the covers though. I don't think I've disliked any nogi cover since girls rule, so that was quite a shock. I'll probably use the type b cover though, its the best of the bunch.

 

In all honesty, the song wasn't so bad. It's pretty comfy to the ears, I mean if you start reminiscing all the shows, screentimes and scenes Nanamin has been in while listening to this song.
Better than most of the songs AKB48 done these days.
Looking forward to the MV. Should be pretty good.

 

Lools like minami get another depush.
When they announce the senbatsu minami was really happy about her position. It's look like that she was expecting to be a undermember!

 

interview here. someone can kindly translate?
http://www.nikkansports.com/entertainment/nogizaka46/news/1726555.html

 

I also think it would be desperate move and I hope it won't happen.

I hope Ringo centers something. In my opinion she would have made a good Seifuku no Mannequin center (Ikoma btw is dancing sometimes the best in this song, I noticed that in a few parts) or Natsu no Free&Easy center.

Even without the scandal could have been difficult, but we never know what would have happened.

I loved Kazumin's face, when they announced her position.

 

My only problem with this single is that I'm afraid of getting only graduation singles for next year. Imagine that Maiyan decides to graduate next summer, we would have yet another graduation single. On one hand i think it's a nice sendoff, but on another hand I think they should release regular singles and include graduation songs inside those singles

 

Definitely..
if my memory serves me right,
Nogi concept is beautiful-elegant-high class, while Keyaki concept is funky-sporty
meanwhile 48 group has no significant picture between each sister group..
There was one show showing all 48/46 group medley.. where Nogi perform Kikkake..

Kikkake choreo is simple yet super beautiful.. with simple Red-Blue outfit they outclassed all others groups

Rena chan once said, the shocking difference she observed was that SKE focus on energetic dancing while Nogi focus on face reaction.
That's why for me, Nogi is the most perfect idol group in the word.

 

3rd Round HS Results

Two Dates added for Nanamin, one for Ikuchan

Spoiler: Graph

From left to right:
Rank. (previous rank) blocks sold/total blocks (blocks sold in previous round) member's name (sell out status)


01. (01.) 20/30 (+00) Hashimoto Nanami
01. (01.) 20/30 (+00) Eto Misa
01. (01.) 20/30 (+00) Akimoto Manatsu
01. (01.) 20/30 (+00) Saito Asuka
01. (01.) 20/30 (+00) Shiraishi Mai
01. (01.) 20/30 (+00) Nishino Nanase
07. (07.) 20/30 (+03) Wakatsuki Yumi
07. (08.) 20/30 (+06) Sakurai Reika
07. (09.) 20/30 (+09) Hori Miona
10. (14.) 18/30 (+12) Kitano Hinako

11. (10.) 17/30 (+07) Takayama Kazumi
11. (12.) 17/30 (+09) Hoshino Minami
13. (12.) 16/30 (+08) Nakamoto Himeka
13. (14.) 16/30 (+10) Ito Marika
15. (14.) 14/30 (+08) Inoue Sayuri
16. (14.) 11/30 (+05) Shinuchi Mai
16. (19.) 11/30 (+08) Terada Ranze
16. (20.) 11/30 (+09) Matsumura Sayuri
19. (11.) 10/20 (+00) Ikuta Erika

20. (21.) 08/22 (+06) Yamazaki Rena
21. (18.) 07/16 (+03) Suzuki Ayane
22. (22.) 05/30 (+04) Nakada Kana
22. (na.) 05/28 (+05) Ikoma Rina
22. (23.) 05/16 (+04) Higuchi Hina
25. (na.) 04/18 (+04) Watanabe Miria
26. (na.) 03/24 (+03) Saito Yuri
27. (na.) 02/12 (+02) Saito Chiharu
28. (na.) 01/08 (+01) Sagara Iori
28. (na.) 01/06 (+01) Ito Junna

362/790 (+127 since 2nd Round) Total [46%]
258/630 (+104) Last Single (Increase/Decrease over 15th Single Total)

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**Nanamin's solo song will be revealed later, at SOL. It airs 10:00PM JST

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