Sakamichi Series

Sakamichi Series
Background information
Origin	Japan
Genres	J-pop
Years active	2011–present
Labels	Sony
Members	Nogizaka46 Sakurazaka46 Yoshimotozaka46 Hinatazaka46

Sakamichi Series (Japanese: 坂道シリーズ, "Sloping Roads Series") refers to a Japanese idol group franchise that began with Nogizaka46, an "official" rival group of AKB48. It currently consists of four groups: Nogizaka46, Sakurazaka46, Hinatazaka46, and Yoshimotozaka46. Despite the name, the groups are not required to have exactly 46 members. Except for Yoshimotozaka46, all the groups were named after real streets in Minato, Tokyo and have all-female memberships.