(#坂道選抜_Audition) What is the story behind this trend in Social Media today?
25-09-2026
The hashtag refers to the first-ever Sakamichi Senbatsu unit song titled Audition. It was created as the official theme for the ongoing Aobazaka46 member audition.Aobazaka46 is a new limited-time group in the Sakamichi Series. Successful applicants will spend one year as Aobazaka46 members before being assigned to an existing group as the next generation: Nogizaka46 7th generation, Sakurazaka46 5th generation, or Hinatazaka46 6th generation. Applications remain open until October 8.On September 24 the three groups jointly announced that 15 membersfive from each group, all previous title-track centerswould perform the song, with Inoue Nagi of Nogizaka46 as center. The digital single and its music video, the first to feature current members of all three groups together, dropped at midnight Japan time on September 26. The video uses spotlight imagery to portray the desire to be seen and the light-and-shadow reality of idol life.The combination of a historic three-group collaboration, a stacked lineup of established centers, and the imminent audition deadline produced the surge of posts and discussion.