Single [SINGLE] Nogizaka46 5th [Kimi no Na wa Kibou] '13/03/13

Nogizaka's Latest HS Result, Eighth Round Ending is out!

Spoiler

The numbers in the black circle indicated which round it was sold out.

English Translation Ranking!
From left to right are: Rank, change in rank, blocks sold out, changes in blocks sold out, members' name.
01. (=) 25/25 (+0) Shiraishi Mai
02. (=) 25/25 (+0) Matsumura Sayuri
03. (=) 23/25 (+0) Hashimoto Nanami
04. (=) 20/23 (+0) Nishino Nanase
05. (↑) 09/21 (+2) Fukagawa Mai
06. (↓) 08/23 (+0) Ikuta Erika
07. (=) 08/18 (+0) Akimoto Manatsu
08. (=) 05/23 (+2) Ikoma Rina
09. (=) 04/21 (+1) Sakurai Reika
10. (=) 02/23 (+1) Takayama Kazumi
11. (=) 02/21 (+1) Wakasuki Yumi
12. (↑) 02/13 (+1) Saito Yuri
13. (↑) 02/08 (+1) Nakamoto Himeka
14. (↓) 01/18 (+0) Nakada Kana
15. (↑) 01/18 (+1) Inoue Sayuri
15. (↑) 01/18 (+1) Eto Misa
17. (↓) 01/13 (+0) Saito Asuka
17. (↓) 01/13 (+0) Ito Marika
19. (↓) 01/05 (+0) Kawamura Mahiro
19. (↓) 01/05 (+0) Ando Mikumo

Total: 142 Blocks Sold
4th Single 8th round ending total: 144 Blocks Sold

Comparion of changes in total blocks & blocks sold by 8th round ending:
Change in total Blocks / 4th sold out / 5th sold out / Change in sold out / Name
+2 / 14 / 20 / +6 / Nishino Nanase
+2 / 4 / 9 / +5 / Fukagawa Mai
+7 / 6 / 8 / +2 / Akimoto Manatsu
0 / 3 / 5 / +2 / Ikoma Rina
0 / 0 / 2 / +2 / Nakamoto Himeka
0 / 0 / 1 / +1 / Kawamura Mahiro
+2 / 4 / 4 / 0 / Sakurai Reika
-3 / 0 / 2 / +2 / Saito Yuri
-1 / 1 / 1 / 0 / Saito Asuka
-3 / 1 / 1 / 0 / Ando Mikumo
+2 / 1 / 0 / -1 / Nagashima Seira
+2 / 4 / 2 / -2 / Wakatsuki Yumi
+3 / 11 / 8 / -3 / Ikuta Erika
+2 / 4 / 1 / -3 / Eto Misa
+2 / 7 / 2 / -5 / Takayama Kazumi
0 / 24 / 23 / -1 / Hashimoto Nanami
0 / 2 / 1 / -1 / Ito Marika
0 / 1 / 0 / -1 / Ito Nene
0 / 1 / 0 / -1 / Yamato Rina
-1 / 1 / 0 / -1 / Nojou Ami
-1 / 2 / 1 / -1 / Inoue Sayuri
-1 / 3 / 1 / -2 / Nakada Kana
※Shiraishi Mai & Matsumura Sayuri have no change in total blocks for blocks sold out.

Personal thoughts:
While the total sold out is once again below the level achieved by the previous single the same round ending, it is so by only two blocks, meaning within the margin of errors & indicate parity roughly.

In regards to individual results, the top four have seen no increase in blocks sold out. Maimai however increased her sold out by 2 blocks, propelling her to 5th place over stagnant Ikuchan. Ikoma also increased her sold out by 2 blocks, but her rank have not changed. Other increases in blocks sold out (all by a block) are Reika, Kazumin, Myumyu, Yuttan, Himetan, Sayunyan & Misamisa. This means Himetan have sold out two blocks! Something I am very happy to see. Misamisa however have had her blocks sold out in decrease since the third single, & if this continue to be the case in future rounds, might indicate fans frustrated at her exclusion from senbatsu & henceforth giving up handshaking. If so this is a worrying trend & a very sad happening.

All in all, the concentration of blocks sold out might not be the case any longer, as things have even out significantly over the past two rounds. Instead of the top increasing blocks sold out, what we are seeing now are middle tier & unders selling out blocks. Hopefully this can continue.

 

Very interesting data. I knew Maimai and Sayuringo were uber popular, but the highlight of other big name of nogizaka are lightening my curiosity. And i must say, they are all so pretty.

That's too bad they don't have individual manager, their project and schedule would have skyrocketed so bad! But there's some progress with the exclusive contract of MaiMai.

and i'm impressed by the number of slots : 25!! It's 7 more than AKB48! But are those slot the same length as AKB one?

 

Good day gocchisama!

Regarding your question about the length of blocks, from what I know a member with more total blocks have 500 per block, while a member with less total blocks have only 350 per block. So for example, Sayurin's block will have 500 per block, whereas Himetan (whom only have 8 blocks total) will have 350 per block. Based on these figures, I say its pretty similar to AKB's whereas the popular members also have 500 per block. I know the less popular members in AKB also have smaller number per block, but not sure how much.

I would love that each members get their individual managers too! As of right now, both the group & all members are under Sony Music Entertainment (SME), whereas in the 48 groups they can have their own agencies. I think this does make a difference, & is certainly something I would like to see for Nogizaka. I must say tho I am very happy with the amount of works that members are receiving now individually, altho there's always room for more lol.

Also, Maimai is the nickname of Fukagawa Mai btw. Based on what you said, I think you are referring to Shiraishi Mai, the most popular member of Nogizaka. Shiraishi Mai's nickname is Maiyan. I hope I didn't falsely correct you, but I just thought maybe I should point this out, since having two Mais can be confusing I suppose XD.

I hope you find my answers helpful. If you have any more question regarding Nogizaka please don't hesitate to ask! I'm more than happy to answer them!

 

Yes it was shiraishi mai. They sell more hanshake event than AKB 48 . That's impressive.

And it's sad to see management center to be that low in hanshake events...

 

From ZIP! Spring festival, Shaki-ism performance:

[yt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ke1dPBG5vV0[/yt]
I like the choreography [clap]

 

A near perfect performance of Shakiism on NogiDoko! [party]
I rly rly enjoyed it! The dance was rly precise & organized, like NMB! & everyone was there too! Strongly Recommend!

Here's a Youku video!
[youku]http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNTUyNjQ5MzA0.html[/youku]

& a backup I uploaded on Dailymotion!
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& a download link.

 

best song ever i heard from nogizaka ...
i love this song so much ...

 

i dont understand what are the blocks for?

 

This is such a great single, I love the title track and Shakiism especially. Those were the songs/PV which made me pay attention to Nogizaka, although I'd promise myself I would from the start... [think]

 

rust: can you reup shakiism per on nogidokko? pan baidu is good

 

K's cover. Ringo crying as if he performed Only Human.

 

amazing cover, Sayuri crying, that's rare

 

Nogizaka46's 5th Single (145th Week Sales)
Week 145: 380 (318,752) (145th)

The Power of Kouhaku I see. Ended up in the top 200 this week.

 

Nogizaka46's 5th Single (146th Week Sales)
Week 146: 285 (319,037) (131st)

Power of Kouhaku continued again this week as it stayed in the top 200 this week.

 

Nogizaka46's 5th Single (147th Week Sales)
Week 147: 212 (319,249) (170th)

Should be the last week for this being in the Top 200.

 

Nogizaka46's 5th Single (149th Week Sales)
Week 149: 172 (319,421) (186th)

Was in the top 200 again after being out last week.

 

Arrival and departure melodies are now at Nogizaka Eki.


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Dang! Ikuta's awesome. This makes me happy.