Sunday, January 26, 2014

Nogizaka46 announces their 8th senbatsu line-up!


On the January 27th episode of Noizakatte Doko?, Nogizaka46 announced their 8th single line-up! At the start of the show, it is revealed that this single is to be released on April 2nd, 2014. The formation consists of a 6-5-5 line, with one center and five fukujin members (Go-Fukujin). The line-up consists of:

Third Row: Kawamura Mahiro, Kitano Hinako, Higuchi Hina, Akimoto Manatsu, Wada Maaya, Takayama Kazumi

Second Row: Sakurai Reika, Wakatsuki Yumi, Ikuta Erika, Matsumura Sayuri, Fukagawa Mai

First Row: Hori Miona, Shiraishi Mai, Nishino Nanase, Hashimoto Nanami, Ikoma Rina

(bolded = new members ; italicized = returning members, bolded & italicized = center)
Members that are out: Kawago Hina, Eto Misa, Nakamoto Himeka, Saito Asuka, Ito Marika, 

For the first time, Nishino Nanase is the new center for the 8th single! In addition, this is also Kitano Hinako, Higuchi Hina and Wada Maaya's first senbatsu. Hinako is a 2nd generation member that surprisingly landed a spot on the 8th single senbatsu, which makes her and Miona the only two 2nd generation members to be included. Lastly, we welcome back Kawamura Mahiro to senbatsu! We'll look forward to the new single with Nanase as our new center, Omedetou!