Nogizaka46

Nogizaka46 is a Japanese female idol group produced by Yasushi Akimoto, and it is billed as the "official rival" of the group AKB48. Nogizaka46 was named after the place where the SME Nogizaka Building, which houses Sony Music Japan’s office, is located. Their producer Yasushi Akimoto also said that the number "46" was chosen as a direct challenge to AKB48. (Source: Wikipedia) Members - Mayu Tamura