Hiragana Keyakizaka46
Hiragana Keyakizaka46 (ひらがなけやき坂46) was a group within Keyakizaka46.
The name of this group is essentially the same as the main group's name, but with the first kanji character of the Japanese name spelled out using Hiragana characters, making it "けやき坂46" instead of "欅坂46". This is its official name, but it is also simply referred to as "Hiragana Keyaki" (ひらがなけやき). The main group is also referred to as Kanji Keyakizaka46 and "Kanji Keyaki".
The group was unveiled on November 30, 2015 during an episode of Keyakitte, Kakenai? with a single member, Nagahama Neru. Auditions for more members were announced at the same time.
Nagahama Neru had auditioned for Kanji Keyakizaka46 and passed multiple rounds of auditions, but her mother forbade her to continue and took her back to her hometown of Nagasaki just one day before the final audition. Management accepted Neru into the group, after her parents relented, and made her the first member of Hiragana Keyakizaka46. Auditions for more members were held in the spring of 2016. Part of the audition was a series of individual appearances on SHOWROOM, a site that allows individuals to broadcast directly from their homes. These SHOWROOMs could be viewed by the general public, and applicants were encouraged to reply to questions and comments. The SHOWROOM round was one of the final rounds of auditions, and the final lineup of members was announced shortly after the round closed.
The 1st Generation members that would join Nagahama Neru were announced on May 11, 2016. They debuted with the song Hiragana Keyaki on the album Sekai ni wa Ai Shika Nai, released August 10, 2016. They performed the song in public for the first time at a handshake event mini-live in Nagoya on August 13, 2016. The group continued activities, mostly featuring on B-side tracks of Kanji Keyakizaka46 releases. The 2nd Generation members debuted August 15, 2017, and the sole 3rd Generation member debuted December 16, 2018.
The group released their first solo album, Hashiridasu Shunkan, on June 20, 2018.
On February 11, 2019, they became an independent group named Hinatazaka46.
Contents
Members
- Hiragana Keyakizaka46 1st Generation
- Hiragana Keyakizaka46 2nd Generation
- Hiragana Keyakizaka46 3rd Generation
Discography
Original Albums
| # | Cover | Title | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 
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Hashiridasu Shunkan (走り出す瞬間) |
2018.06.20 |
Hiragana Keyakizaka46 Songs on Keyakizaka46 Albums & Singles
- Hiragana Keyaki from Sekai ni wa Ai Shika Nai
- Dare Yori mo Takaku Tobe! from Futari Saison
- Bokutachi wa Tsukiatteiru from Fukyouwaon
- Eien no Hakusen from Masshirona Mono wa Yogoshitaku Naru
- Soredemo Aruiteru from Kaze ni Fukarete mo
- NO WAR in the future from Kaze ni Fukarete mo
- Ima ni Mite iro from Glass wo Ware!
- Hanbun no Kioku from Glass wo Ware!
- Happy Aura from Ambivalent
- Kimi ni Hanashite Okitai Koto from Kuroi Hitsuji
- Dakishimete Yaru from Kuroi Hitsuji
Concerts
| # | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Hiragana Keyakizaka46 Zepp Tokyo Stage (けやき坂46 Zepp Tokyo公演) |
2017.03.21-22 |
| 02 | Hiragana National Tour 2017 (ひらがな全国ツアー2017) |
2017.05.31 ~ 2017.12.13 |
| 03 | Hiragana Keyaki Nippon Budoukan 3DAYS!! (ひらがなけやき日本武道館3DAYS!!) |
2018.01.30 ~ 2018.02.01 |
| 04 | Hiragana Keyakizaka46 "Hashiridasu Shunkan" Tour 2018 (けやき坂46「走り出す瞬間」ツアー2018) |
2018.06.04 ~ 2018.07.10 |
| 05 | Hiragana Christmas 2018 (ひらがなくりすます2018) |
2018.12.11 ~ 2018.12.13 |
- Hiragana Keyakizaka46 also appeared at a number of Kanji Keyakizaka46 concerts, typically performing 2-3 songs. For a list of all Kanji Keyakizaka46 concerts, see Keyakizaka46 Concerts Table.
Radio Shows
- Yuugata Paradise (ゆうがたパラダイス) (2017 – 2018)
- All Night Nippon (2018 – 2019)
Stage Plays
Variety Shows
- Keyakitte, Kakenai?
- Hiragana Oshi (2018 – 2019)
