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

Kiss ShurikenNogizaka 46

Kiss Shuriken / Nogizaka46 [Track from the latest 4th album “Until Now Becomes a Memory”] Full lyrics included / cover (Kiss’s Shuriken / Nogizaka46) Tried singing

This is a cute love song that likens hiding one’s unrequited feelings to a ninja.

It’s a track by the popular idol group Nogizaka46, included on their fourth album, “Ima ga Omoide ni Naru Made,” released in 2019.

The melody evokes an image of a refreshing summer breeze blowing through.

It’s recommended for young listeners, especially junior and senior high school students.

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Araki Jakkan

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You don’t have to put on a brave face until dawn.Nogizaka 46

Nogizaka46 “You Don’t Have to Pretend to Be Strong Until Dawn”

This is the 24th single by the female idol group Nogizaka46, released in September 2019.

Rather than a relentlessly cheerful idol song, its charm lies in a melody that carries a touch of wistfulness.

Still, as an idol song, you don’t need any special vocal skills to sing it at karaoke! It’s an easy-to-hum, approachable tune, so get your friends together and have fun singing it.

Its upbeat, catchy tempo also makes it a great pick for those who aren’t confident singers.

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Kei Takahata

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One second before despairNogizaka 46

Nogizaka46 'One Second Before Despair'

Nogizaka46 is an idol group that continues to enjoy strong popularity despite frequently changing members.

Compared to K-pop idols, members of the Sakurazaka/Nogizaka-style “Sakamichi” groups tend to be weaker in individual vocal ability.

Because of that, many of their songs are arranged with simple melodies that are easy for anyone to sing—truly the pinnacle of catchiness, you might say.

Among them, Zetsubou no Ichibyou Mae is especially easy to sing.

It doesn’t use falsetto, so as long as you adjust the key, I think anyone—regardless of gender—can sing it.

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Ryo

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Where I amNogizaka 46

It’s a pop tune that starts off with a vibe reminiscent of a school-themed song, yet leaves a strong impression with its bittersweet chorus melody and lyrics.

It’s the kind of track you’ll want to listen to when you’re in a complicated love, even if there’s someone you’d want to meet again in another life.

People dream twice.Nogizaka 46

Nogizaka46 'People Dream Twice'

Nogizaka46 is a girls’ group expected to achieve even greater success, especially after the last remaining 1st- and 2nd-generation members announced their graduations in 2023.

Their 32nd single, “Hito wa Yume wo Nidomiru,” drew attention as the first single composed of 3rd-, 4th-, and 5th-generation members.

Its uplifting, encouraging message gives listeners the courage to rise again toward dreams they once gave up on.

The pleasant, crystalline transparency created by their layered vocals fuels anticipation for the reborn Nogizaka46, making it a refreshing pop tune.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Challenge the theory of relativityNogizaka 46

Nogizaka46: Objecting to the Theory of Relativity

This is an innovative work that fuses the impatience of romance with concepts from physics.

Through the theory of relativity, it expresses the intensity of being in love.

Filled with aching emotion, this piece is included on the 37th single “Pedestrian Bridge,” with 5th-generation member Hina Okamoto serving as center for the first time.

Because it portrays romantic feelings from a scientific perspective, it’s recommended both for people who love physics and for those who want to savor pure romantic emotion.

The Right to JealousyNogizaka 46

Nogizaka46 “Right to Jealousy” Short Ver.

It’s a song by the Under Members with Miona Hori as the center.

It poignantly yet coolly portrays the inner conflict of a girl who gets jealous over the boy she likes, even though they aren’t actually dating.

The members’ mature expressions and choreography are particularly striking.