Getting into Hinatazaka46
If you're looking for shows to get to know the idol group Hinatazaka46 (previously known as Hiragana Keyakizaka46), then I think this list might be of help to you!
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1. KeyaBingo!: Season 4
Japanese TV Show - 2018, 11 episodes
This is the first variety show with the 1st and 2nd generation members together. It's the perfect show to start with to get introduced to the 2nd generation members!
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2. Hiragana Oshi
Japanese TV Show - 2018, 50 episodes
Timeline-wise, this show begins a week before KeyaBingo S4. However, believe that one should start with KeyaBingo S4 if you want to first get introduced to the members. This is not to say that Hiragana Oshi is not as good as KeyaBingo S4 (just look at my rating for it).
Once you are slightly more familiar with the members, Hiragana Oshi will blow your mind away. Who would've guessed that this group was made to save idol variety?
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3. Hinatazaka de Aimashou
Japanese TV Show - 2019, 300 episodes
Actually a rebranding of Hiragana Oshi under a new title because the group had their name changed, HinaAi (yes it is official now) won't let you down. The atmosphere of the show has definitely gotten much better than it used to in Hiragana Oshi since the MCs started to openly admit that they are fans of Hinatazaka on other shows.
Here, you will again get to watch how Hinatazaka effortlessly balances crazy variety with the elegant idol atmosphere that is characterises by the sakamichi group.
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4. HINABINGO!
Japanese TV Show - 2019, 11 episodes
Their first BINGO series since the group changed had their name changed to Hinatazka. I highly recommend you watch this after KeyaBingo S4 because all there isn't as much focus on introducing the members to the audience as there is on trying different variety skits.
The MC for HINABINGO is a veteran in variety shows and skillfully brings out the best in the girls. This can be watched with/before HinaAi since they are mostly in parallel to each other.
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5. HINABINGO! 2
Japanese TV Show - 2019, 11 episodes
A continuation of the previous season. By this point, I am sure you would have no reason to not watch this since I bet you would've already thoroughly enjoyed the interaction between the MC and the members.
Cheers, and enjoy this season because it's the end of their BINGO series :'(