The OshiDare gang of Rain (@rdamon42), Gab (@Renaby5) and Azi (@30__saikou) tackle the first idol group in the Sakamichi Series, the official rivals for AKB48 and the home of the elegant, princess-type idols, Nogizaka46.

In part 1, we explore the formation of the group up to the joining of the second generation, and talk about the members from the first and second gen along with their impact and legacies.

Timestamps:

Introduction - (0:26)

Nogizaka formation, debut single, Ikoma's role in early Nogizaka, debut of second gen - (06:27)

The "airdrop", the kennin, first drama, Nanase-Maiyan, first Kouhaku appearance, Saito Asuka's emergence - (25:23)

Member talk, 1ki - (52:59)

Member talk, 2ki - (1:08:04)

J-lingo Konā - (1:16:39)

Intro: "Overture One" by @sunheroesmusic

Rain, Gab and Azi do a quick reaction to Nogizaka46 28th single senbatsu announcement. Chaos ensues.

Timestamps:

Intro - (00:26)

Real Time Senbatsu Reactions - (06:20)

Post announcement reactions - (11:42)

Intro: "Overture One" by @sunheroesmusic

Rain (@rdamon42), Gab (@Renaby5) and Azi (@30__saikou) give their quick takes on the third single senbatsu formations for Sakurazaka46 3rd single, "Nagaredama."

Intro Music: "Overture One" by @sunheroesmusic

In this debut episode, the OshiDare gang of Rain (@rdamon42), Gab (@Renaby5) and Azi (@30__saikou) answer all the questions about what (or who) sparked their interests in following idol culture, declare their biases and answer the titular question: who are their oshi(s)? Plus, J-Idol Lingo 101 word of the week.

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Thanks for listening!

Intro Music: "Overture One" by @sunheroesmusic