Nogizaka46

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Nogizaka46 (乃木坂46, Nogizaka Forty-six) is a Japanese female idol group produced by Yasushi Akimoto, created as the official rival (公式ライバル, koushiki raibaru) of the group AKB48. They are the first group from the Sakamichi Series, which also includes sister groups Sakurazaka46 (formerly Keyakizaka46), Yoshimotozaka46, and Hinatazaka46.

As of January 14, 2026, the group has released 40 singles with 18 different title track center’s or W-center’s, 39 of which having topped the Weekly Oricon Singles Chart, 31 of which having topped the Billboard Japan Hot 100. The group will have also released 5 studio albums as well as 2 compilation albums, with the 5th studio album “My Respect” (2026) set to be released as of the aforementioned date.

Additionally, the group hosts multiple variety shows, radio programs, television dramas, and variety youtube videos, with both their flagship variety TV show and variety YouTube channel content being available on their Variety YouTube Channel, both getting frequent updates with English subtitles.