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Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Nogizaka46: The sporadic 'Monthly Second Generation' post....

 


 Began this series in November and the goal for one a month hasn't quite worked out. This is the fourth in seven months but there have been eight solo posts for the trio of my fave members, the other five sadly don't get enough exposure. But will have something for all eight second generation members in this post though for one am holding back her pics for another solo one. Am wondering if there many only be one or two more of these posts as that number of active members will soon be dropping to six.

 On Sunday a pair made a stunning announcement which it seems they worked on together. Leaving Nogi will be Junna who I honestly don't know that much about as she may have gotten less exposure than any member. But she's been active in plays and many fans think she has a bright future doing that so hope so and in future posts will be giving more news about her. The other departing member will be Miria which does make me a bit sad. I never thought she had enough opportunities and she's one of Nogi's more likable members. I've been rooting for her in these posts over the years and hate to say can't see her having a future in the entertainment field. She's just 21 in age so guess she could also attempt going to school, hopefully she'll let us know her plans.



 Was thinking the above gal would be next to graduate, glad I was wrong but sadly it won't be too far off. Broken Subs translated both of their graduation messages that were posted on Nogi's blog, here's the one for Junna.





 Miria's graduation message, as you can tell they planned leaving together. 






 Both messages mentioned an Undergirls Live that will be taking place on May26. It'll be taped and think two weeks after is when it will be broadcast. Hopefully it's neither gal's final performance and they'll have some sort of proper sendoff for them.



 Know both didn't get enough chances in Nogi which of course was a factor in them leaving. But also because they've been Idols for eight years and they may want to lead more of a normal life. Junna will be turning 23 in November so well over a third of her life has been with Nogi. The only new pics are these ones from Nogi's blog, two at the bottom are from Miona's March 28th graduation.









 That also means no new mag a spreads so have an oldie yet goldie from the June 2019 issue of Brody. It also features Mai and wanted to have pics of her as her recent ones am saving for another solo post, think Junna has also done one more spread with her.












 May as well stay with the pair and over the years Miria has had a fair share of solo spreads. This set is brand new from the June issue of EX-Taishu and hopefully it's not her final one.








 To me Miria has always been one of Nogi's cutest members, she too celebrates a birthday in November and this year she'll be hitting the age of 22. Over the years she's also been one of the few members who does a good job on her group blog, these are all recent pics and also are quite superb.

















 Don't have anything new for Ayane today, think there are some new things but thought it'd be wise to save a few tidbits for the next groups post. So will go back a month and have this spread from the April edition of EX-Taishu.






 Only new pics for Rena today are these blog ones, most are from her radio show. However there is some good news for her as for the first time she'll be the center of a song. That's for the upcoming single and she'll be the center for the Undergirl's song "Sabita Compass". Will see if the video has come out for it and if there is one will have it at the bottom of the post.












 Usually save Hinako's pics for solo posts and those are often quite popular. About a month ago she opened her first Instagram page and has really been posting a lot of pics. So thought why not have them as she does look so stupendous in all of them.











 As mentioned really thought Hinako would be the next to graduate, especially after being passed over to be a Senbatsu member for the upcoming single. Also thought she would be the center again for an Undergirls song which didn't happen either. Here's a nice spread of her from the June issue of Entame and it also features Ranze.








 Wish that set was bigger but that's okay as this post's final set are this huge batch from the above's photo shoot. No video out yet for "Sabita Compass" but a rip of the song is out, listen to it before it gets deleted: Sarita Compass














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