Sakamichi Series

Except for Yoshimotozaka46, all the groups were named after real streets in Minato, Tokyo and have all-female memberships.The first group, Nogizaka46, was formed on August 22, 2011 with 36 members and released their debut single "Guruguru Curtain" on February 22, 2012.On February 21, 2018, Yoshimotozaka46 was announced as the third group in the franchise[3] and 46 members passed the final audition on August 20.In 2021, members of Nogizaka46, Sakurazaka46, and Hinatazaka46 co-starred in a television series for the first time in the mystery drama Borderless (ボーダレス), based on the novel of the same title by Tetsuya Honda.[11] Cinemas Plus positively commented on its production values and the members' performances, and highly recommended the drama even for non-fans of the Sakamichi Series.
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