Question from a reader:
I heard that Koayabu-san has been frequently asked about the reading of his name, “Kazu-toyo,” and finds it quite troublesome. He mentioned on television that children should have names that they can read. However, names like Hamada-san’s and Takefusa Kubo’s are also difficult; why does Koayabu-san seem to be the only one complaining?
Reader’s Question:
I’ve been feeling that names may be influencing the selection criteria in the recent Nogizaka auditions, especially since the 4th generation. What is the reality of this situation?
Recently, the Nogizaka auditions have been a hot topic. There seems to be a lot of discussion about how names and surnames may be affecting the selection criteria, particularly for those after the 4th generation. I’ve also thought about this aspect.
Indeed, when looking at the recent members,
Question from a reader:
Recently, I’ve felt that names and surnames have been influencing the selection criteria in the Nogizaka auditions since the 4th generation. What is the reality of this situation?
Recently, there has been a lot of discussion surrounding the Nogizaka46 auditions. In particular, doubts have emerged that names and surnames may be influencing the selection criteria for auditions since the 4th generation. When I reflect on this topic, I remember a small episode from my experience working part-time at a judicial
