Nogizaka46 History

### August

* **22** - 1st Generation debut with 16 members: Takajo Aki, Gouriki Ayame, Kojima Haruna, Arimura Kasumi, Ishigami Kuniko, Horikita Maki, Tabe Mikako, Kiritani Mirei, Eto Misa, Sasaki Nozomi, Kawasaki Nozomi, Matsui Rena, Sashihara Rino, Yamamoto Sayaka, Aragaki Yui, Kashiwagi Yuki

## 2012

### February

* **15** - Guru Guru Curtain, Nogizaka46's first single, is released

### May

* **2** - Oide Shampoo, Nogizaka46's second single, is released

### August

* **13** - Nogizaka46 First Tour starts.
* **22** - Hashire! Bicycle, Nogizaka46's third single, is released

### October

* **1** - Shinahama Saemi join the group as 1.5th Generation member

### December

* **19** - Seifuku no Mannequin, Nogizaka46's fourth single, is released.
* **22** - Nogizaka46 Zepp Live in Tokyo takes place.

## 2013

### January

* **12** - Kawasaki Nozomi graduates from the group.

### February

* **22** - Nogizaka46 1st YEAR BIRTHDAY LIVE is held.

### March

* **13** - Kimi no Na wa Kibou, Nogizaka46's fifth single, is released.

### May

* **2nd Generation** debut with 12 members: Asahina Aya, Baba Fumika, Fukuhara Haruka, Yahagi Honoka, Ikuta Erika, Nishiuchi Mariya, Nagano Mei, Imada Mio, Suzuki Airi, Shimazaki Haruka, Ohgo Suzuka, Araki Yuko.

### October

* **6** - Imada Mio is promoted.
* **22** - Nogizaka Ha, Nogizaka46's first photobook, is released

### November

* **27** - Barrette, Nogizaka46's seventh single, is released.

### December

* **21** - Nogizaka46 Merry X'Mas Show 2013 at Nippon Budokan is held

## 2014

### February

* **22** - Nogizaka46 2nd YEAR BIRTHDAY LIVE is held

### April

* **2** - Kidzuitara Kataomoi, Nogizaka46's eighth single, is released

### June

* **13**- Baba Fumika, Ikuta Erika and Suzuki Airi are promoted.

### July

* **9** - Natsu no Free & Easy, Nogizaka46's ninth single, is released.

### October

* **8** - Nandome no Aozora ka?, Nogizaka46's tenth single, is released.

### December

* **12** - Nogizaka46 Merry X-Mas Show 2014 is held.

## 2015

### January

* **7** - Toumei na Iro, Nogizaka46's first album, is released.

### February

* **22** - Nogizaka46 3rd YEAR BIRTHDAY LIVE is held.
* **22** - Asahina Aya, Fukuhara Haruka, Yahagi Honoka, Nishiuchi Mariya, Nagano Mei, Shimazaki Haruka, Ohgo Suzuka, Araki Yuko are promoted.

### March

* **18** - Inochi wa Utsukushii, Nogizaka46's eleventh single, is released.

### July

* **5** - Shinahama Saemi graduates from the group.
* **10** - Kanashimi no Wasurekata: Documentary of Nogizaka46, Nogizaka46's first documentary, is released.
* **11** - Hatsumori Bemars, Nogizaka46's first television drama, starts airing.
* **22** - Taiyou Knock, Nogizaka46's twelfth single, is released.

### October

* **28** - Ima, Hanashitai Dareka ga Iru, Nogizaka46's thirteenth single, is released.

### December

* **31** - Debut appearance at the 66th NHK Kouhaku Utagassen.

## 2016

### February

* **20-22** - Nogizaka46 holds their 4th Anniversary "Nogizaka 46 Hours TV".

### March

* **23** - Harujion ga Sakukoro, Nogizaka46's fourteenth single, is released.

### May

* **12-22** - Joshiraku Ni ~Toki Kakesoba~ stage play is held.
* 25 - Sorezore no Isu, Nogizaka46's second album, is released.

### June

* **10-12** - 2nd Nogizaka 46 Hours TV to celebrate the release of the album, Sorezore no Isu.
* **16** - Ishigami Kuniko graduates from the group.

### August

* **27** - Hadashi de Summer, Nogizaka46's fifteenth single, is released.
* **28-30** Nogizaka46 4th YEAR BIRTHDAY LIVE is held.

### September

* **4** - 3rd Generation debuts with 12 members: Koshiba Fuka, Kato Shiho, Umezawa Minami, Yamashita Mizuki, Nakamura Riho, Kaki Haruka, Deguchi Natsuki, Ashida Mana, Yagi Arisa, Yamada Anna, Ozono Momoko, Minami Sara

### November

* **9** - Sayonara no Imi, Nogizaka46's sixteenth single, is released.

### December

* **6-9** - Nogizaka46 Merry Xmas Show 2016 is held.
* **10** - 3rd Generation hold their Omitatekai at Budokan.
* **31** - Second appearance at the 67th NHK Kouhaku Utagassen.

## 2017

### January

* **8-9** - Nogizaka46 SPECIAL LIVE 2017 at UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN is held.

### February

* **2-12** - 3rd Generation participate in 3nin no Principal.
* **20** - Horikita Maki graduates from the group.
* **20-23** - Nogizaka46 5th YEAR BIRTHDAY LIVE is held.

### March

* **22** - Influencer, Nogizaka46's seventeenth single, is released.

### April

* **10** - NogiBingo! 8 premiers with 3rd Generation as the primary participants.
* **20-22** - Nogizaka46 Under Live Kanto Series Tokyo Performance concert at Tokyo National Gymnasium.

### May

* **9-14** - Nogizaka46 3rd Generation Solo Live @ AiiA 2.5 Theater Tokyo is held.
* **20-31** - Asahinagu stage play in Tokyo.
* **24** - Umaretekara Hajimete Mita Yume, Nogizaka46's third album, is released.

### June

* **2-5** - Asahinagu stage play in Osaka.
* **9-11** - Asahinagu stage play in Nagoya.

### July

* **1-2** - Nogizaka46 Summer National Tour 2017 at Meiji Jingu.
* **20** - 3rd Generation independent live in Osaka.
* **28** - Nishiuchi Mariya graduates from the group.

### August

* **6** - 3rd Generation participate in Tokyo Idol Festival 2017 with surprise appearance by Nigemizu senbatsu.
* **9** - Nigemizu, Nogizaka46's eighteenth single, is released.

### September

* **3** - Kojima Haruna graduates from the group
* **22** - Asahinagu movie premieres in theaters.

### October

* **10-15** - 3rd Generation participate in **Migoroshi Hime** stage play.
* **11** - Itsuka Dekirukara Kyou Dekiru, Nogizaka46's nineteenth single, is released.
* **14-20** - Nogizaka46 Under Live National Tour 2017 Kyushu Series.

### November

* **7-8** - Nogizaka46 Summer National Tour 2017 Final Tokyo Dome.

### December

* **13-18** - Nogizaka46 Under Live National Tour 2017 Kinki Shikoku Series.
* **30** - Influencer wins Grand Prix of the Japan Record Awards.
* **31** - Third appearance at the 68th NHK Kouhaku Utagassen.

## 2018

### April

* **21** - Takajo Aki Graduation Concert @ Nippon Budokan is held.
* **25** - Synchronicity, Nogizaka46's twentieth single, is released.

### May

* **6** - Takajo Aki graduates from the group

### June

* **8-24** - Nogizaka46 "Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon" musical has its run at Tennozu Ginga Theater.
* **26** - Nogi Satsu VOL.01 photobook is released.

### July

* **6-8** - Nogizaka46 6th YEAR BIRTHDAY LIVE is held.
* **20** - Tabe Mikako graduate from the group.

### August

* **8** - Jikochuu de Ikou!, Nogizaka46's twenty-first single, is released.

### September

* **21-30** - Nogizaka46 "Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon" musical has its run at TBS Akasaka ACT Theater.
* **22** - Gouriki Ayame graduates from the group.

### November

* **14** - Kaerimichi wa Toomawari Shitaku Naru, Nogizaka46's twenty-second single, is released.
* **30** - 4th Generation first set of members debut with the first 4 of 10 members: Suzuki Yuuka, Hamabe Minami, Shibata Yuna, Tsutsui Ayame

### December

* **1** - Nogizaka46 Live in Shanghai 2018 is held.
* **1-2** - 4th Generation first set of members debut with the last 6 of 10 members: Yoshikawa Ai, Hayakawa Seira, Kaki Haruka, Kanagawa Saya, Nagase Riko, Nukumi Meru
* **24 - 25** - Aragaki Yui Graduation Concert in Tokyo Dome is held.
* **30** - Synchronicity wins Grand Prix of the Japan Record Awards.
* **31** - Aragaki Yui graduates from the group.
* **31** - Fourth appearance at the 69th NHK Kouhaku Utagassen.

## 2019

### January

* **27** - Nogizaka46 Live in Taipei 2019 is held.

### February

* **20-24** - Nogizaka46 7th YEAR BIRTHDAY LIVE is held.
* **24** - Sashihara Rino graduates from the group.

### March

* **19** - Nogizaka46 Eto Misa Solo Graduation Concert is held.
* **31** - Eto Misa graduates from the group.

### April

* **9-21** - 4th Generation participates in 3nin no Principal.
* **17** - Ima ga Omoide ni Naru Made, Nogizaka46's fourth album, is released.

### May

* **1** - Asahina Aya announced to succeed as Captain after Sasaki Nozomi's graduation.
* **24-26** - Nogizaka46 23rd Single "Sing Out!" Release Commemorative Live is held.
* **26** - Sasaki Nozomi graduates from the group.
* **29** - Sing Out!, Nogizaka46's twenty-third single is released.

### July

* **3** - Nogizaka46 Summer National Tour 2019, starts.
* **5** - Itsu no Manika, Koko ni Iru: Documentary of Nogizaka46, Nogizaka46's second documentary, is released.
* **21** - Ohgo Suzuka graduates from the group.

### September

* **1** - Kiritani Mirei graduates from the group.
* **4** - Yoakemade Tsuyogaranakutemoii, Nogizaka46's twenty-fourth single is released.

### December

* **17** - Nogi Satsu VOL.02 photobook is released.
* **31** - Fifth appearance at the 70th NHK Kouhaku Utagassen

## 2020

### January

* **19** - Nogizaka46 Live in Taipei 2020 is held.

### February

* **16** - **4th Generation'**s second set of members debut with 5 new members: Kakehashi Sayaka, Takahashi Hikaru, Nakamura Reno, Yokota Mayu, Hara Nanoka

### March

* **7** - 2nd Generation Live is held.
* **25** - Shiawase no Hogosyoku, Nogizaka46's twenty-fifth single is released.
* **31** - Araki Yuko graduates from the group.

### April

* **30** - Yamamoto Sayaka graduates from the group.

### May

* **25** - Sekaijuu no Rinjin yo is released.

### June

* **19-21** - The 4th "Nogizaka46 Hours TV" is streamed.

### October

* **25** - Kashiwagi Yuki graduates from the group.
* **28-29** - Nogizaka46 Matsui Rena Graduation Concert in Toyota Stadium ~3410 DAYS~ is held.
* **29** - Matsui Rena graduates from the group.

### December

* **6** - Nogizaka46 4th Generation Live 2020 is held.
* **18-20** - Nogizaka46 Under Live 2020 is held.
* **31** - The group performs at the 71st NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, marking their 6th appearance on the program.

## 2021

### January

* **27** - Boku wa Boku wo Suki ni Naru, Nogizaka's twenty-sixth single is released.

### March

* **28** - Suzuki Airi graduates from the group.

### June

* **9** - Gomen ne Fingers crossed, Nogizaka's twenty-seventh single is released.

### August

* **29** - Yahagi Honoka graduates from the group.
* **31** - Shimazaki Haruka graduates from the group.

### September

* **4** - Imada Mio graduates from the group.
* **22** - Kimi ni Shikarareta, Nogizaka's twenty-eighth single is released.

### November

* **29** - Umezawa Minami is announced as the new vice captain of the group, making her the first member to hold this position in the group, and third in the Sakamichi Series overall.

### December

* **12** - Minami Sara graduates from the group.
* **15** - Time flies, Nogizaka46's first "best of" album, is released.
* **31** - The group performs at the 72nd NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, marking their 7th appearance on the program.
* **31** - Arimura Kasumi graduates from the group with the group's Kouhaku performance.

## 2022

### February

* **2-9** - **5th Generation** members debut, with the first 8 of 11 members unveiled on the group's YouTube channel: Nagatsuki Midori, Ichinose Miku, Osaki Ichika, Ogawa Aya, Tomisato Nao, Hoshino Yuna, Shintani Yuzumi, Sakai Yuina
* **23** - **5th Generation** Omitatekai held during the final day of 46 Hour TV.

### March

* **19** - **5th Generation's** Kubo Hinano debuts.
* **23** - Actually..., Nogizaka's twenty-ninth single is released.

### April

* **1** - **5th Generation's** Kawasaki Sakura debuts.
* **27** - **5th Generation** 2nd Omitatekai held and the debut of Mihara Umi, the 11th and final 5th Generation member.
* **30** - Koshiba Fuka graduates from the group.

### May

* **14-15** - Nogizaka46 10th YEAR BIRTHDAY LIVE

### July

* **17** - Fukuhara Haruka graduates from the group.

### August

* **31** - Suki to Iu no wa Rock daze!, Nogizaka's thirtieth single is released.

### September

* **17** - Fukuhara Haruka graduated from the group.

### October

* **31** - Nagano Mei Graduation Ceremony is held.

### December

* **07** - Koko ni wa Nai Mono, Nogizaka's 31st single, is released.
* **31** - The group performs at the 73rd NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, marking their 8th appearance on the program.
* **31** - Ikuta Erika graduates from the group with the group's Kouhaku performance.

## 2023

### February

* **22-26** - Nogizaka46 11th YEARS BIRTHDAY LIVE was held.
* **22** - Umezawa Minami appointed Nogizaka46 new captain to replace Asahina Aya.
* **26** - Asahina Aya graduates from the group.
* **28** - Yagi Arisa graduates from the group.

### March

* **20** - Ikuta Erika Graduation Concert is held.
* **29** - Hito wa Yume wo Nido Miru, Nogizaka's 32nd single, is released.

### July

* **1** - Nogizaka46 Summer National Tour 2023, starts.

### August

* **23** - Ohitorisama Tengoku, Nogizaka's 33rd single, is released.
* **25** - Suzuki Yuuka and Hayakawa Seira graduated from the group with their graduation ceremony.

### December

* **6** - Monopoly, Nogizaka's 34th single, is released.
* **31** - The group performs at the 74th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, marking their 9th appearance on the program.