This episode features idol group Sakurazaka46. The group made a big splash in NHK's Kohaku Uta Gassen last year, appearing on the stage just 3 weeks after releasing their first single since being renamed. The group made their debut in 2016 as Keyakizaka46 and set themselves apart from the conventional "cutesy" idol groups with their assertive dance style, strong personalities and rebellious lyrics. 8 consecutive chart-topping hits made them into a cultural phenomenon. Then in 2020, the group decided to close that chapter of their lives and restart with a new name - Sakurazaka46. Since then, they have continued to evolve and broaden their forms of expression. The group is garnering international attention, and fans from around the world join the show to share their stories about how seeing Sakurazaka46 overcome obstacles and mature has empowered them. Hosts Murakami Shingo and Horan Chiaki delve into the personalities of the "Sakura 8" (Koike Minami, Kobayashi Yui, Sugai Yuka, Watanabe Risa, Tamura Hono, Fujiyoshi Karin, Morita Hikaru, Yamasaki Ten). The group also performs 3 of their latest singles, each with a different member taking the center position - this is unconventional for an idol group. Viewers will be able to enjoy uniquely different performances from each of the centers, Morita Hikaru, Fujiyoshi Karin and Yamasaki Ten. Tune in to see for yourself how Sakurazaka46 has evolved 5 years since their formation.