Sakurazaka46 Third Generation Members to Release First Song as Drama Theme
The newly formed third generation of Sakurazaka46 will debut their first original song as the theme for upcoming drama 'Rojiura Hotel,' premiering March 6.
Sakurazaka46 Third Generation Members to Release First Song as Drama Theme
Sakurazaka46's third-generation members are making their musical debut with the theme song for "Rojiura Hotel" (Back Alley Hotel), a new drama series premiering March 6 on streaming platform Lemino.
The drama features the third-generation members themselves as cast members, making this both their acting and recording debuts. A preview trailer for the series was released on YouTube, giving fans their first glimpse of the new members in action.
For context, Sakurazaka46's third generation was officially announced in 2023, adding fresh faces to the group that evolved from Keyakizaka46 in 2020. This marks a significant milestone for these members, who are now stepping into both the entertainment and music worlds simultaneously.
The drama's title "Rojiura Hotel" suggests an intimate, neighborhood-focused story that could provide the perfect backdrop for the new members to showcase their personalities. Having the group's newest members both star in and provide music for the series creates an interesting full-circle moment for fans.
The combination of acting debut and first musical release shows Sakurazaka46's commitment to developing their newer members across multiple entertainment platforms. Fans can catch the drama when it begins streaming March 6 at 12:00 PM on Lemino, where they'll hear the third generation's inaugural song alongside seeing their acting skills.