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 Yuuka, 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

• 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.

November

• 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

• 11 - Hiragana Keyakizaka46 becomes it's own independent group, Hinatazaka46.

March

• 5 - 6 - Hinatazaka46 Debut Countdown Live is held at the Yokohama Arena.
• 27 - Kyun, Hinatazaka46's first single, is released.

July

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

August

• 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.
• 31 - The group performs 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.

March

• 2 - Iguchi Mao graduates from the group.

August

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

September

• 23 - Hinatazaka, Hinatazaka46's first album, is released.

December

• 31 - The group performs at the 71st NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, marking their 2nd appearance on the program.

2021

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

• 26 - Kimi Shika Katan, Hinatazaka46's fifth single, is released.

October

• 5 - The group performs at MTV LIVE MATCH 2021.
  • Additionally, Hanachanzu perform as the opening act.
• 27 - Tteka, Hinatazaka46's sixth single, is released,