Nogizaka46 at 10 Years

broderic on August 21, 2021

On this date ten years ago, Nogizaka46 was formed. Thirty-six members chosen to be the official rivals to AKB48. What can they do against the idol group who at the time was in their golden age and at their most popular?

For the first few years it was a struggle always in the shadow of their rivals. They did have a small smattering of success. They were competitive. Their idol identity was that of ojousama — upper class ladies. They persevered and persevered and they hit their stride in their fifth year, 2016. Making it such that they were real competitors to their rivals. And in the next year, they overtook them.

Their 10th anniversary finds Nogizaka46 at the top of the idol world. From humble beginnings to greatness, it’s been a wild ride. Let’s hope for another ten more.

おめでとう！

Hit Campaign Big Success

broderic on June 26, 2021

It was six years ago when I fell in love with Nogizaka46. It was all because of Nishino Nanase leaping from Macau Tower bungie jump. If an idol puts so much effort in promoting their single they would jump off tall heights, then I will be supporting them for forever.

Then we get to their latest hit campaign for the 27th single. They jumped from planes. They stood under cold, thundering waterfalls. They’re bungie jumping off of tall bridges. And it is the bungie that I want to focus on today.

It’s 215 meters, and the new center, Endou Sakura, makes the leap. Also, Yoda Yuuki leapt. Yoda who I kept wondering if she would ever spark joy for me. Third generation Nogi who entered back in 2016. She’s really popular in the fandom. Yet, I still haven’t connected.

I wanted this single for her to show me why. IMO she should’ve been center, and I was disappointed when it was revealed to be Sakura. But she gets the chance to jump off a bridge as well. Yoda was swell, and she embraced it. She flew like a flying squirrel. Now I think I understand the Yoda Yuuki. I am all in.

I’ve fallen in love with them all over again.

「ごめんねFingers crossed」

broderic on June 9, 2021

Before we forget. Nogizaka46 27th single on sale now! It’s solid and maybe it heralds a new musical direction for the group. The members are the same as always though… cute AF.

ここからTea Time

broderic on May 29, 2021

If I made it to Tokyo, this would be the extent of what I would tour. Yes. I am a terrible Nogizaka wota. LOL!

Anyhow. This YouTube channel has been silent going on two years. I wonder what happened. I hope she’s doing well.

Link of the Day [5.11.21]

broderic on May 11, 2021

Well, it seems like every few months we’ll put another Nogizaka46 item up. Today is no different. Link to a special site for their upcoming, 27th Single 「ごめんねFingers crossed」(Gomen ne Fingers Crossed).

While I am not too happy with the lineup — the center is Endou Sakura, it still looks to be a great music video. Hopefully, it will be a narrative type. Maybe it is Nogi’s fast & furious version!

https://www.nogizaka46.com/27th_single/

Eizouken Likes

broderic on January 28, 2021

The Eizouken anime was big last year. Funny thing about it, there was also a live action drama starring my favorites, Nogizaka46, in particular the member trio of Yamashita Mizuki, Saito Asuka, and Umezawa Minami. All through the year, because the movie was delayed, the mangaka of Eizouken was always tweeting about it which made me laugh because I thought he was becoming a big time wota. Now he’s helped with an alternate version of the 26th single, and now I know he is a big time Nogi wota. Eizouken keeps on giving!

僕は僕を好きになる

broderic on January 26, 2021

Nogizaka46’s 26th single released today. Yamashita Mizuki is the center for this one. She’s the first non-1st Generation member to center a single outside of an air drop. She’s also one of my favorites, so you know that I’m supporting her. Yes. I have the CDs already.

It’s such an important release for the group, and I hope it does well.

The title is translated as “I will come to like myself.” I should listen to them. You should, too.

In Cold Water

broderic on December 1, 2020

Hori Miona’s going to graduate from Nogizaka46. I think I cried more for her’s than for Nishino’s. It hits hard like a truck. She centered my first favorite Nogizaka song, Barette. I wish her all the best.

I also really like this song.