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[January 19th 2012: Request Hour Setlist Best 100, 2012]
We, Nogizaka46... [January 19th 2012: Request Hour Setlist Best 100, 2012]
[January 19th 2012: Request Hour Setlist Best 100, 2012]
[This day, Nogizaka46 made a declaration in front of AKB48 fans.]
have a target that we have to surpass. [This day, Nogizaka46 made a declaration in front of AKB48 fans.]
[This day, Nogizaka46 made a declaration in front of AKB48 fans.]
That target is...
AKB48.
[To do their best to catch up with AKB48.] AKB48.
[To do their best to catch up with AKB48.]
[And to, one day, surpass AKB48.]
[August 23rd 2011: Nogizaka46 was born as AKB48's official rival group]
[The number "46" means that they won't lose against AKB48, even though they have less members than them.]
[However, the definition of "official rival" was unclear in the beginning.]
AKB48 does a senbatsu election annually... [However, the definition of "official rival" was unclear in the beginning.]
AKB48 does a senbatsu election annually...
but with Nogizaka46, there is a vote every time, which affects the positions.
[A group which the members' positions change for each performance.] but with Nogizaka46, there is a vote every time, which affects the positions.
[A group which the members' positions change for each performance.] Do they have theatres, like AKB48?
Do they have theatres, like AKB48?
They don't.
[And a group that doesn't own a theatre.] They don't.
[And a group that doesn't own a theatre.]
They're idols that you can't go to meet. [And a group that doesn't own a theatre.]
They're idols that you can't go to meet.
[These were the only differences there were between AKB48 and Nogizaka46.]
[Though they are official rivals, they are still amateurs.]
Since your debut has been decided... [Though they are official rivals, they are still amateurs.]
Since your debut has been decided...
I want you to keep your professionalism during lessons as well.
[It is not easy for them to catch up with Japan's national idol group, AKB48.] I want you to keep your professionalism during lessons as well.
[It is not easy for them to catch up with Japan's national idol group, AKB48.] You all are going to be pros, right?
[It is not easy for them to catch up with Japan's national idol group, AKB48.] Then, you shouldn't be known that you are nervous.
Then, you shouldn't be known that you are nervous.
[Through daily lessons they learn the importance of professionalism and the strictness of the world of entertainment.]
Okay, here we are. [Through daily lessons they learn the importance of professionalism and the strictness of the world of entertainment.]
Okay, here we are.
Yep.
We're Bananaman, the hosts of "Nogizakatte, doko?"
[Their first TV show "Nogizakatte, doko?" starts.] We're Bananaman, the hosts of "Nogizakatte, doko?"
[Their first TV show "Nogizakatte, doko?" starts.]
Okay, okay.
All of them waved at us.
You can do it!
You can!
Please go out with me.
Yeah, sure thing. Please go out with me.
Please go out with me.
Thank you!
Hey! Thank you!
[They made a carefree show with the hosts of the show, Bananaman. This led to the increase of fans.] Hey! Thank you!
[They made a carefree show with the hosts of the show, Bananaman. This led to the increase of fans.] Thank you!
[They made a carefree show with the hosts of the show, Bananaman. This led to the increase of fans.]
[And they learn about the world of entertainment from many seniors.]
You're supposed to say that it's yummy, even if it's dirt that you're drinking. [And they learn about the world of entertainment from many seniors.]
You're supposed to say that it's yummy, even if it's dirt that you're drinking.
It's good to have some sort of liquid coming out of you. Like your drool.
You don't have to obey what adults tell you to do!
Go across one block, next to that building. [And so this is how Nogizaka46 slowly grows.]
[And so this is how Nogizaka46 slowly grows.]
Oh, okay. [And so this is how Nogizaka46 slowly grows.]
[And so this is how Nogizaka46 slowly grows.] This ball's pretty fast, isn't it?
This ball's pretty fast, isn't it? [And gradually, the abilities of the members and their fascinations become evident.]
[And gradually, the abilities of the members and their fascinations become evident.] 100km.
[And gradually, the abilities of the members and their fascinations become evident.] 100km!? Whoa.
100km!? Whoa.
[And finally...]
Your CD debut has been decided. [And finally...]
Your CD debut has been decided. [Nogizaka46's CD debut is decided.]
Your CD debut has been decided.
Thank you...!
Ah, Shiraishi.
Matsumura!? Oh, Matsumura!!
[Ikoma Rina, who had just come from Akita to Tokyo, becomes the centre for their debut single.] Matsumura!? Oh, Matsumura!!
[Ikoma Rina, who had just come from Akita to Tokyo, becomes the centre for their debut single.]
Is it Ikoma? [Ikoma Rina, who had just come from Akita to Tokyo, becomes the centre for their debut single.]
[Ikoma Rina, who had just come from Akita to Tokyo, becomes the centre for their debut single.]
Yes, it is! [Ikoma Rina, who had just come from Akita to Tokyo, becomes the centre for their debut single.]
[Ikoma Rina, who had just come from Akita to Tokyo, becomes the centre for their debut single.]
[They get a offer to be in a commercial for Meiji chocolate. The members and fans get excited about their debut.]
I love you, Nanamin, because you're a bit weird and funny.
[However, they had to get over a tough schedule in order to debut.]
We are Nogizaka46!
[Their debut date gets closer, and...]
[February 22nd 2012, Debut single "Guruguru Curtain"]
[What was completed was a video with an atmosphere of a fancy, girls' high school.]
[They finally made it to the "colour of Nogizaka" that they had been looking for since their debut.]
["Aitakatta Kamo Shirenai", a song that is really similar to AKB48'*** song "Aitakatta", became news as well.]
A day that everything around me changed. ["Aitakatta Kamo Shirenai", a song that is really similar to AKB48'*** song "Aitakatta", became news as well.]
A day that everything around me changed.
[Nogizaka46 became shape as the official rival group on this day.] A day that everything around me changed.
[Nogizaka46 became shape as the official rival group on this day.]
A day that a new "me" was born. [Nogizaka46 became shape as the official rival group on this day.]
A day that a new "me" was born.
We were able to do so much that we've never done before...
[The single ranked in 2nd on the weekly charts, and became the 3rd most sold debut single for female artists.] We were able to do so much that we've never done before...
We were able to do so much that we've never done before... [Everyone had the feeling that they were getting closer to AKB48, step by step.]
[Everyone had the feeling that they were getting closer to AKB48, step by step.] and what we've obtained was certainly tremendous.
[Everyone had the feeling that they were getting closer to AKB48, step by step.]
[However, their second mission was already prepared in front of them.]
And... You have to release your 2nd single soon, right? [However, their second mission was already prepared in front of them.]
[However, their second mission was already prepared in front of them.] My solo single's going to be released on the same day as Nogizaka!
My solo single's going to be released on the same day as Nogizaka!
Oh my.
[Decision was made that they would sell AKB48's member Sashihara Rino's solo debut single on the same day as Nogizaka46's 2nd single.]
[Nogizaka won't stagnate.]
Your face is weird! [Nogizaka won't stagnate.]
[Nogizaka won't stagnate.]
Hey! [Nogizaka won't stagnate.]
[Nogizaka won't stagnate.]
I really like looking at big pigeons.
I don't remember that in detail...
I see. What I'd expect from Erika sama.
Yeah.
[They continue on running, looking for new possibilities.] Yeah.
[They continue on running, looking for new possibilities.]
Yesterday's new singee... singer... [They continue on running, looking for new possibilities.]
[They continue on running, looking for new possibilities.]
[A mini show in which different Nogizaka members introduce Japanese literature every day, "Nogizaka Romance", starts.]
Everything passed by me, outside the window of the train. [A mini show in which different Nogizaka members introduce Japanese literature every day, "Nogizaka Romance", starts.]
Everything passed by me, outside the window of the train. [It was valued by fans to be a show that withdraws the calm atmosphere of the members.]
[It was valued by fans to be a show that withdraws the calm atmosphere of the members.] This fascinating love...
[It was valued by fans to be a show that withdraws the calm atmosphere of the members.]
As I observed your face once you took off your rose-coloured glasses... [It was valued by fans to be a show that withdraws the calm atmosphere of the members.]
As I observed your face once you took off your rose-coloured glasses...
Ready, go!
[And they go abroad for the first time to film a commercial for HTC J.] Ready, go!
[And they go abroad for the first time to film a commercial for HTC J.]
[They penetrate into society through commercials such as this.]
Thank you!
Since our 2nd single is called "Oide Shampoo", this is a shampoo.
We're Nogizaka46!
[The members feel this, every time they get in touch with people who are not their fans.] We're Nogizaka46!
[The members feel this, every time they get in touch with people who are not their fans.]
[May 2nd 2012: 2nd single "Oide Shampoo"]
[In this song, they adopt a new formation with Sakurai Reika and Nakada Kana interposing the centre, Ikoma.]
[The choreography where they fold over their skirts lead to some criticism, but it became an elegant work, like their debut single.]
[It ranked 1st place on the weekly charts, beating Sashihara's solo single.]
1st place. [It ranked 1st place on the weekly charts, beating Sashihara's solo single.]
[It ranked 1st place on the weekly charts, beating Sashihara's solo single.]
Makuhari Declaration!
We will not dispute anymore!
[And both sides declared "peace" through Makuhari Declaration.] We will not dispute anymore!
[And both sides declared "peace" through Makuhari Declaration.]
We are true friends!
I beg you! Please show your shoulders.
No!
[They build strong relationships with the host, Bananaman through their TV show...] No!
[They build strong relationships with the host, Bananaman through their TV show...]
Rock, paper, scissors! [They build strong relationships with the host, Bananaman through their TV show...]
[They build strong relationships with the host, Bananaman through their TV show...] Turn!
[They build strong relationships with the host, Bananaman through their TV show...]
[and were called on Bananaman's show.]
That's the reason why this crime has occurred. [and were called on Bananaman's show.]
So there's something wrong with these kids? That's the reason why this crime has occurred. [and were called on Bananaman's show.]
So there's something wrong with these kids? [and were called on Bananaman's show.]
[and were called on Bananaman's show.]
Yes. [and were called on Bananaman's show.]
[Also, "Mayuzaka46", a collaboration unit with AKB48's Watanabe Mayu, was also realised.]
[They grew into a group that is loved from both costars and other groups.]
[August 22nd 2012: 3rd single "Hashire! Bicycle"]
[A summer-like, fast paced song, unlike any of their previous songs.]
[Though there are many groups that sing in swimsuits for their summer singles, Nogizaka sticks to their own policies with a French taste song.]
Hello!
No... Gyu! Gyu!
[Since they have little experience with live performances, they work on it during this summer.] No... Gyu! Gyu!
[Since they have little experience with live performances, they work on it during this summer.] Effort, gratitude, smiles! We are Nogizaka Noborizaka 46!
Effort, gratitude, smiles! We are Nogizaka Noborizaka 46!
Yay!
[August 13th, 14th 2012: Nogizaka46 Live in ZEPP Namba/Nagoya]
When our eyes meet, they're smiling at us like a father! [August 13th, 14th 2012: Nogizaka46 Live in ZEPP Namba/Nagoya]
When our eyes meet, they're smiling at us like a father! [The members reaffirm the existence of fans.]
When our eyes meet, they're smiling at us like a father!
[September 1st to 9th: 16 Principals]
[This is Nogizaka's original performance, where the members elected in the audition in part 1, perform for the musical in part 2.]
Takayama Kazumi! [This is Nogizaka's original performance, where the members elected in the audition in part 1, perform for the musical in part 2.]
[This is Nogizaka's original performance, where the members elected in the audition in part 1, perform for the musical in part 2.] Okay!
[This is Nogizaka's original performance, where the members elected in the audition in part 1, perform for the musical in part 2.]
Transform!
(Erika sama's singing)
You've tried so hard!
Don't say that you haven't tried hard! You have, Mattsun!
[Though there were members who broke their hearts through this, they encouraged each other and made it a success.] Don't say that you haven't tried hard! You have, Mattsun!
I have, but... [Though there were members who broke their hearts through this, they encouraged each other and made it a success.] Don't say that you haven't tried hard! You have, Mattsun!
[Though there were members who broke their hearts through this, they encouraged each other and made it a success.] Don't say that you haven't tried hard! You have, Mattsun!
[Though there were members who broke their hearts through this, they encouraged each other and made it a success.]
[4th single Senbatsu Announcement]
Akimoto Manatsu.
What...?
Excuse me?
Akimoto Manatsu-san?
[Akimoto Manatsu, who was not active as a member of Nogizaka due to eduation, had suddenly returned.]
Oh. [Akimoto Manatsu, who was not active as a member of Nogizaka due to eduation, had suddenly returned.]
[Akimoto Manatsu, who was not active as a member of Nogizaka due to eduation, had suddenly returned.]
[And...]
[Iwase Yumiko's graduation from Nogizaka.]
[Nogizaka46's members changed for the first time.]
It's a bear. [Nogizaka46's members changed for the first time.]
[Nogizaka46's members changed for the first time.]
You gotta be kidding! [Nogizaka46's members changed for the first time.]
You gotta be kidding! [Many members were bewildered by this.]
[Many members were bewildered by this.] What is this?
[Many members were bewildered by this.] Is this how you usually are after school?
[Many members were bewildered by this.]
What's this? [Many members were bewildered by this.]
What's this?
Where are you from?
[However, Akimoto gets used to the harmonious atmosphere of Nogizaka...]
You can do it! [However, Akimoto gets used to the harmonious atmosphere of Nogizaka...]
I'm going! You can do it! [However, Akimoto gets used to the harmonious atmosphere of Nogizaka...]
You can do it! [However, Akimoto gets used to the harmonious atmosphere of Nogizaka...]
[However, Akimoto gets used to the harmonious atmosphere of Nogizaka...]
This building... [However, Akimoto gets used to the harmonious atmosphere of Nogizaka...]
This building...
[and the other members decide to move on, regardless of their sadness towards Iwase's graduation.]
Amazing!! [and the other members decide to move on, regardless of their sadness towards Iwase's graduation.]
[and the other members decide to move on, regardless of their sadness towards Iwase's graduation.] Thanks!
Thanks!
[December 19th 2012: 4th single "Seifuku no Mannequin"]
[A cool song, intense choreography, and sharp expressions.]
[With this song, the formation to place the young members, Ikoma, Ikuta, Hoshino in the front row, was revived.]
[And preparations for their 1st anniversary live also started.]
Sorry. Go to the beginning position. [And preparations for their 1st anniversary live also started.]
Sorry. Go to the beginning position.
You can go there.
You should be able to spread out a bit more.
Yes.
That side, right?
[They have difficulties in learning how to cheer up the audience.] That side, right?
[They have difficulties in learning how to cheer up the audience.]
But I... [They have difficulties in learning how to cheer up the audience.]
But I...
You know the part where we all bow?
Everyone, gather!
[February 22nd 2013: Nogizaka46 1st Year Anniversary Live @ Makuhari Messe]
Since it's only a year since we've debut, we're still inexperienced...
[They perform all of the songs they released for 3 hours.] Since it's only a year since we've debut, we're still inexperienced...
[They perform all of the songs they released for 3 hours.]
but it's still just a year. [They perform all of the songs they released for 3 hours.]
but it's still just a year. [It became their longest live.]
[It became their longest live.]
There's so much we haven't experienced yet. [It became their longest live.]
[It became their longest live.]
I think there are unlimited possibilities for Nogizaka46.
That was a success, wasn't it?
It was!
Yeah. It was great.
What a relief.
Since we succeeded, I want to perform at a bigger place...
[Their live succeeds, and the members run on towards their 2nd year.] Since we succeeded, I want to perform at a bigger place...
[Their live succeeds, and the members run on towards their 2nd year.]
so I want to make this a year to increase Nogizaka fans. [Their live succeeds, and the members run on towards their 2nd year.]
[Their live succeeds, and the members run on towards their 2nd year.]
[March 13th 2013: 5th single "Kimi no Na wa Kibou"]
[A medium ballad singing about one lonely boy with the members' beautiful voices.]
[Many famous people were evaluated the song, as they had opportunities to sing it live with just Ikuta Erika's piano.]
[Ikoma was the centre for all singles up to this one.]
[6th single Senbatsu Announcement]
The last person of row 2. [6th single Senbatsu Announcement]
The last person of row 2.
Ikoma Rina!
[Everyone thought that Ikoma was a fixed centre.]
[However, Shiraishi Mai becomes chosen as Ikoma Rina's successor for centre.]
[The first change of centre becomes realised.]
[And the 2nd edition of 16 Principals is decided as well.]
[May 3rd~12nd 2013, May 31st~June 2nd: 16 Principals Deux]
[This became an opportunity to polish their acting skills, so that they can work in different fields in the world of entertainment.]
[At the same time, the 2nd generation members of Nogizaka46 are decided.]
Nogizaka46, 2nd generation members! [At the same time, the 2nd generation members of Nogizaka46 are decided.]
[At the same time, the 2nd generation members of Nogizaka46 are decided.] So you'll be research students...
So you'll be research students...
and you'll enter senbatsu, be on Nogi Doko and so on.
There must be some sort of chance!
Nothing.
You ***!
[This lead to the increase of awareness among the members, towards the group.] You ***!
[This lead to the increase of awareness among the members, towards the group.] Wakatsuki-san asked me if she should come with me.
[This lead to the increase of awareness among the members, towards the group.]
[July 3rd 2013: 6th single "Girls' Rule"]
[A summer-like fast lively song, which is different again, from other Nogizaka46 songs.]
[Older members, Shiraishi, Matsumura, and Hashimoto, replaced the original front members, Ikoma, Ikuta and Hoshino.]
[The group's sudden "change of direction."]
[The broadcast of a new show "NOGIBINGO!"]
[A show where the members of Nogizaka46 experience the same things as AKB48.]
[Much of the show was so excessive that it destroyed Nogizaka's image.]
[Many fans opposed this show due to its excessiveness.]
[Revealing of swimsuits of members for their first photobook "Nogizakaha."]
[2nd generation member Hori Miona's election as centre with Nogizaka's 7th single "Barrette."]
[And many scenes within its music video that included violence.]
[Something was changing.]
Please come!
[At the same time, the activity of the members increases, which leads to the increase of popularity.]
Whoa! [At the same time, the activity of the members increases, which leads to the increase of popularity.]
[At the same time, the activity of the members increases, which leads to the increase of popularity.]
I like stories about death and life.
Eh?
Shiraishi Mai's season-opening ceremony.
She's a member of Nogizaka46.
Umm... Two bounds.
[They hold a national tour in the summer, and piled up their live experience.] Umm... Two bounds.
[They hold a national tour in the summer, and piled up their live experience.] You all are treasures to me!
[They hold a national tour in the summer, and piled up their live experience.]
Thank you! [They hold a national tour in the summer, and piled up their live experience.]
Thank you! [With that experience, they succeeded live performances in many large venues, such as Yoyogi Gymnasium 1.]
[With that experience, they succeeded live performances in many large venues, such as Yoyogi Gymnasium 1.] Yoyogi!
[With that experience, they succeeded live performances in many large venues, such as Yoyogi Gymnasium 1.] Final!
[With that experience, they succeeded live performances in many large venues, such as Yoyogi Gymnasium 1.] Here we go!
[With that experience, they succeeded live performances in many large venues, such as Yoyogi Gymnasium 1.]
[The members grow up to perform in front of more fans, in larger venues.]
Other idol groups have awesome lives, right? [The members grow up to perform in front of more fans, in larger venues.]
Other idol groups have awesome lives, right?
[In the beginning, since they had little live experiences, their performances were far from perfect.] Other idol groups have awesome lives, right?
[In the beginning, since they had little live experiences, their performances were far from perfect.]
Maybe we can't stay in the idol world for much longer. [In the beginning, since they had little live experiences, their performances were far from perfect.]
Maybe we can't stay in the idol world for much longer.
We should have a sense of danger.
[That should be the reason why there were many people who watched over their growth.] We should have a sense of danger.
[That should be the reason why there were many people who watched over their growth.] This is our year of contest.
[That should be the reason why there were many people who watched over their growth.]
We'd like to do our best, together, to become the best group in history! [That should be the reason why there were many people who watched over their growth.]
We'd like to do our best, together, to become the best group in history! [And maybe, the "colour of Nogizaka" that doesn't change regardless of the change of their concept, is the reason why they have many fans.]
[And maybe, the "colour of Nogizaka" that doesn't change regardless of the change of their concept, is the reason why they have many fans.]
Their popularity is growing so much. They're really becoming AKB's rivals. [And maybe, the "colour of Nogizaka" that doesn't change regardless of the change of their concept, is the reason why they have many fans.]
Their popularity is growing so much. They're really becoming AKB's rivals.
[2 years of sharing happiness and pain.] Their popularity is growing so much. They're really becoming AKB's rivals.
[2 years of sharing happiness and pain.] Yeah.
[2 years of sharing happiness and pain.]
[They succeeded their 4 hour 40 minute performance in Yokohama Arena.]
[AKB48 Group Great Shuffle Festival]
Ikoma Rina.
[Ikoma Rina (Nogizaka46): Concurring posts with AKB48 Team B] Ikoma Rina.
[Ikoma Rina (Nogizaka46): Concurring posts with AKB48 Team B]
Concurring posts with Nogizaka46! [Ikoma Rina (Nogizaka46): Concurring posts with AKB48 Team B]
[Ikoma Rina (Nogizaka46): Concurring posts with AKB48 Team B]
Matsui... Rena. [Ikoma Rina (Nogizaka46): Concurring posts with AKB48 Team B]
Matsui... Rena. [Matsui Rena (SKE48): Concurring posts with Nogizaka46]
[Matsui Rena (SKE48): Concurring posts with Nogizaka46]
Concurring posts with Nogizaka46! [Matsui Rena (SKE48): Concurring posts with Nogizaka46]
[Matsui Rena (SKE48): Concurring posts with Nogizaka46]
[Sudden lifting of exchange with AKB48.]
[I was so mortified that we weren't accepted as Nogizaka"46". by Inoue Sayuri]
[What happened to what we built during the last 3 years? by Matsumura Sayuri]
[It's not a problem about who is going to concur posts. I wondered why this had to happen, even though we are an official rival group. by Yada Risako (2nd generation member)]
There were a lot of members who were crying.
Everyone was crying.
I was really surprised in the beginning.
[What happened to the setting of being an "official rival group"?] I was really surprised in the beginning.
[What happened to the setting of being an "official rival group"?]
When we first heard about it, we were like "what the..." [What happened to the setting of being an "official rival group"?]
[What happened to the setting of being an "official rival group"?]
[I know that we aren't a weak group that would lose easily to such a thing. We won't be dyed easily with the colour of our rival. by Sakurai Reika (captain)]
Doing too much of this will lead to destruction.
They won't have anything else they can do.
That's right.
[We probably just have to accept it and believe in the members' strong beliefs.] That's right.
[We probably just have to accept it and believe in the members' strong beliefs.] But there's nothing for us Bananaman to do.
[We probably just have to accept it and believe in the members' strong beliefs.] We've gotta be positive about this.
[We probably just have to accept it and believe in the members' strong beliefs.] Yep. Please don't worry, everyone. All of us members are positive about it.
Yep. Please don't worry, everyone. All of us members are positive about it.
Yes.
[Nogizaka46's 3rd year has just begun.] Yes.
[Nogizaka46's 3rd year has just begun.]