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.

## 2019

### February

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

### March

* **1** - In a showroom, the members revealed the official name for Hinatazaka46 fans, "Ohisama".
* **5 & 6** - Hinatazaka46 Debut Countdown Live is held at the Yokohama Arena.
* **23** - The group performs at LAGUNA MUSIC FES.2019.
* **27** - Kyun, Hinatazaka46's first single, is released.

### April

* **7** - Hiragana Oshi is renewed as Hinatazaka de Aimashou, becoming the group's first variety show as Hinatazaka46.
* **15** - HINABINGO!, Hinatazaka46's second variety show, begins airing on NTV until September 24th

### July

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

### August

* **3** - The group performs at Tokyo Idol Festival 2019 for the second time, and first time as Hinatazaka46.
* **11** - Iikubo Haruna 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.
* **30** - The group performs Doremisolasido at the 61st Japan Record Awards.
* **31** - The group performs Kyun at the 70th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, marking their 1st appearance on the program.
	+ The group also joined in Nogizaka46's performance of Synchronicity.

## 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: Itose Nanaha, Imoto Ayaka, and Makino Maria.
* **19** - Sonna Koto Nai yo, Hinatazaka46's fourth single, is released.

### March

* **2** - Abe Nanami graduates from the group.
* **14** - The program Hinatazaka46 desu. Chotto Ii Desu Ka? begins airing on HikariTV and dTV.

### April

* **5** - Hinatazaka46's regular group radio program Hinatazaka no "Hi" begins airing.

### July

* **31** - HINATAZAKA46 Live Online, YES! with YOU! ～"22nin" no Ongakutai to Fuugawarina～ is held online.
	+ The concert reproduced the cancelled Hinatazaka46 National Spring Arena Tour 2020, using the set list, the special stage, and the production details.
	+ Tokunaga Yuri performed in concert again for the first time since 2018.

### 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.

### October

* **4** - The group performs at Tokyo Idol Festival 2020 for the third time.
* **15** - Hinatazaka46 x DASADA Fall&Winter Collection is held online.
* **20** - Belc presents Hinatazaka46 no Yokei na Koto Made Yarimashou! radio program begins with Color Chart as radio personalities.

### December

* **24** - Hinakuri 2020 ～Obake Hotel to 22nin no Santa Claus～ is held online.
	+ This concert marked the return of Matsuda Konoka from her hiatus.
* **31** - The group performs Azato Kawaii at the 71st NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, marking their 2nd appearance on the program.

## 2021

### March

* **26 & 27** - Hinatazaka46 Debut 2nd Anniversary Special 2days ~MEMORIAL LIVE: 2nd Hinatansai~ is held with a small live audience.

### 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

* **25** - Sasaki Mirei announces her hiatus from all Hinatazaka46 activities due to poor physical condition.
* **26** - Kimi Shika Katan, Hinatazaka46's fifth single, is released.
	+ As part of their hit campaign for Hinatazaka de Aimashou, a cheerleading performance of the song was livestreamed on Youtube.

### July

* **9 - 11** - W-KEYAKI FES. 2021 is held at the Fuji-Q Highland Conifer Forest, marking the group's first concert with Sakurazaka46 (formerly Kanji Keyakizaka46) since 2018. The concert takes place at the same location as previous Keyaki Republic concerts, where both groups performed together twice before.
	+ The concert marked the return of Sasaki Mirei from her hiatus.

### September

* **15** - Zenkoku Ohisama Kakeikaku 2021 tour begins in Hiroshima. The tour would continue until October 20th, where it would conclude in Aichi.

### October

* **3** - The group performs at Tokyo Idol Festival 2021 for the fourth year in a row.
* **5** - The group performs at MTV LIVE MATCH 2021.
	+ Additionally, Hanachanzu perform as the opening act.
* **27** - Tteka, Hinatazaka46's sixth single, is released.

### November

* **5** - The online event "Hinatazaka46×KOEHARU LIVESHOW!" was held.
* **6** - A special livestream of Hinachoi Season 2 was held.

### December

* **24 - 25** - Hinakuri 2021 is held in Makuhari Messe.
	+ 3rd Anniversary MEMORIAL LIVE ~3rd Hinatansai~ was announced to be held in Tokyo Dome.
* **31** - The group performs Kimi Shika Katan at the 72nd NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, marking their 3rd appearance on the program.

## 2022

### March

* **7** - Auditions for the 4th generation were announced.
* **30 - 31** - 3rd Anniversary MEMORIAL LIVE ~3rd Hinatansai~ performed in Tokyo Dome.

### June

* **1** - Boku Nanka, Hinatazaka46's seventh single, is released.
* **28** - Kubota Sayu Graduation Ceremony was held.

### July

* **8** - Hinatazaka46's second documentary film Kibou to Zetsubou is released in theaters.
* **21 & 23** - Performed at W-Keyaki Fes 2022.

### August

* **7** - The group performs at Tokyo Idol Festival 2022 for the fifth year in a row.

### September

* **10** - Hinatazaka46 Happy Smile Tour 2022 begins in Aichi. The tour would continue until November 13th, where it would conclude in Tokyo.
* **21** - Teaser was released on Hinatazaka46's official Youtube to announce reveal of Hinatazaka46 4th Generation members. The 12 members were revealed on the Youtube channel over the next 12 days,
	+ These members were: Saito Nagisa, Miyachi Sumire, Shogenji Yoko, Kondo Aki, Yamashita Haruka, Kawashima Mifu, Watanabe Rina, Hiraoka Mitsuki, Tamaki Sora, Matsuzawa Kanon, Shida Kohaku, Katada Hiyori

### October

* **26** - Tsuki to Hoshi ga Odoru Midnight, Hinatazaka46's eighth single, is released.

### December

* **17 - 18** - Hinakuri 2022 is held in Ariake Arena.
* **18** - Ikema Natsumi graduates from the group
* **31** - The group performs Kitsune at the 73rd NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, marking their 4th appearance on the program.

## 2023

### February

* **11 - 12** - The Hinatazaka46 4th Generation performed 4th Generation Omotenashikai at Makuhari Messe Event Hall.

### April

* **1 - 2** - 4th Hinatansai is held in Yokohama Stadium.
* **19** - One choice, Hinatazaka46's ninth single is released.
* **20** - Hinatazaka46 Takkyuu No. 1 Senshuken, a 5 episode program, started airing on TV Tokyo, This was to commemerate the group being appointed as supporters for the Japan National Table Tennis team in the 2023 World Table Tennis Championships.
* **26** - Hinatazaka ni Narimashou begins airing on Lemino.
* **30** - Hinatazaka Channel, a channel dedicated to videos other than music, is launched.

### June

* **19** - Yamaki Risa graduates from the group.
* **26** - Am I ready?, Hinatazaka46's tenth single is released.

### August

* **4** - Hinata Academy begins airing. It aired for 9 episodes.
* **6** - The group performs at Tokyo Idol Festival 2023 for the sixth year in a row.
* **30 - 31** - Started the 2023 Hinatazaka46 Happy Train Tour 2023 with performances at Osaka-Jo Hall for their Osaka leg of the tour.

### November

* **3** - The Hinatazaka46 4th Generation started off the joint Sakamichi event, Shinzaimono, with their first performance.
* **8** - Released their 2nd album, Myakuutsu Kanjou.
* **10** - First episode of the second season of Hinata Academy is aired.
* **22** - Won the Best Cinematography for the Am I ready? MV at the MTV Video Music Awards Japan.

### December

* **9** - Nitta Sachika appointed Hinatazaka46's captain to replace Matsuoka Mayu.
* **10** - Matsuoka Mayu had her graduation concert as the final day of Additional Performance of Hinatazaka46 Happy Train Tour 2023.
* **26** - Matsuoka Mayu graduates from the group.