Nogizaka46’s God-Tier Songs: Grabbing Fans’ Hearts! A Collection of Hits and Hidden Gems

How many times has the blue sky appeared?Nogizaka 46

Nogizaka46 'How Many Times Has That Blue Sky Appeared?' Short Ver.

Nandome no Aozora ka, released in 2014 as Nogizaka46’s 10th single.

Centered by Erika Ikuta, the song overflows with clarity, and its lyrics feel as if they’re facing inward toward one’s own heart.

The vocal range is relatively narrow, so for women with an average voice range it’s one of the easier Nogizaka46 songs to sing.

It’s different from a straightforward positive or cheer-up song, but when you finish singing it, you feel refreshed somehow—as if you might just find an answer.

It’s that kind of song.

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How many times have I seen the blue sky?Nogizaka 46

Nogizaka46 'How Many Times Has That Blue Sky Appeared?' Short Ver.

The group’s memorable 10th single is the first center song for Erika Ikuta, marking her return from hiatus.

It was also featured in a smartphone commercial.

In the music video, Erika Ikuta’s expressive dancing leaves a strong impression.

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Nogizaka46 'The Size of the Moon' Short Ver.

It’s the coupling track from their seventh single, “Balleta.” It was used as a theme song for the TV anime Naruto: Shippuden.

It also became a hot topic among fans for its hilariously entertaining music video.

The up-tempo, slightly retro melody showcases a different side of Nogizaka46.

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Dankeschön [Jingu Summer National Tour]

This is a song that gets the crowd going perhaps more than any other, with center Erika Ikuta creating the fans’ call-and-response herself.

There’s also a special segment where the members cheer with light sticks and oshi towels, making it a rare chance to see a different side of them.

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Romantic Ikayaki Call Introduction Video

The B-side track to “Kimi no Na wa Kibou” is a song about a girl who goes to the beach in a swimsuit with her boyfriend for the first time.

The solo parts and the dance are highlights.

Nogizaka’s songs sometimes have quirky titles like this one, which is interesting and also adds to their charm.

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Nogizaka46 “That Classroom” Short Ver.

The song “Ano Kyoushitsu,” included as a coupling track on the 16th single “Sayonara no Imi,” was produced as a unit song by members Asuka Saito and Miona Hori.

Its lyrics, which look back on youthful days, evoke a nostalgic feeling.

While its distinctive and catchy qualities stand out, the fast melody that uses semitone steps can make it easy to lose pitch, so caution is needed.

With an atmosphere reminiscent of classic kayōkyoku, it’s fun to sing and is sure to get the crowd going at karaoke—a hidden gem for sure.

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Nogizaka46 “Ato no Matsuri” Self-Making Music Video

Recently, as the skill level of idols has risen, the number of songs that are difficult to sing has increased.

Even so, there are still idols who continue to deliver catchy music, and among them, the Sakurazaka/Nogizaka-style idol groups tend to have many easy-to-sing songs.

Of those, I’d like to recommend “Ato no Matsuri.” Unlike the usual songs from those groups, this track is sprinkled with hip-hop elements.

The vocal parts are simple, so if you keep a slightly downbeat vibe in mind, it should sound good.

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