Nogizaka46
Nogizaka46 (乃木坂46; Nogizaka Forty-six) is a Japanese idol girl group produced by Yasushi Akimoto, created as the "official rival" of the group AKB48. They are the first group from the Sakamichi Series, which also includes sister groups Sakurazaka46 (formerly Keyakizaka46), Yoshimotozaka46, and Hinatazaka46.
The group's musical catalogue includes forty-two singles and five studio albums. Starting with their third single, each of Nogizaka46's single releases has reached the top position on the weekly Oricon Singles Chart. The group has also created radio shows, theater productions, television programs, and films, including NogiBingo!, Hatsumori Bemars, Nogizaka Under Construction, Asahinagu, and a series of documentary films about the group.
Nogizaka46 has twice won the Grand Prix at the annual Japan Record Awards, with consecutive wins for "Influencer" in 2017 and "Synchronicity" in 2018. The group has sold nearly 18 million CDs in Japan. Their releases have also included singles, albums, and other recorded material issued through the Japanese music market.
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