Boku ga Mitakatta Aozora (Japanese: 僕が見たかった青空, lit. 'The blue sky I[A] wanted to see'), often abbreviated as BokuAo (僕青), is a Japanese girl group signed to Avex Trax and managed by Ligareaz Management. Formed and produced by record producer Yasushi Akimoto, they are officially labelled as an "official rival" of girl group Nogizaka46, whose also produced by Akimoto. The group was announced on June 15, 2023, and debuted on August 30 with the single "Aozora ni Tsuite Kangaeru".

History

On February 1, 2023, Ligareaz Management announced a formation of the "official rival" of girl group Nogizaka46, as the first part of the company's Ganbare! Nippon no Idol project, aiming to boost Japanese idol culture. An audition began in the same month, and the final audition took place on April 22.[1] On June 15, Ligareaz held a press conference in Tokyo to reveal the group's name "Boku ga Mitakatta Aozora", and introduce 23 selected members out of 35,678 applicants. On the same day, the group announced the debut single "Aozora ni Tsuite Kangaeru" to be released on August 30. Toa Yagi served as the choreographic center.[2]

On October 18, the group's late night variety show Sakamichi no Mukō ni wa Aozora ga Hirogatte Ita was first aired.[3] They held their first concert Boku ga Mitakatta One Man Live Vol. 0 at New Pier Hall, Tokyo on December 19.[4] The group received New Artist Award and was nominated for Best New Artist Award at the 65th Japan Record Awards.[5] On January 31, 2025, Boku ga Mitakatta Aozora released their second single "Sotsugyō made".[6] It was the first single to use senbatsu system, which chose 12 members to participate the A-side, called "Aozora Gumi"; non-chosen members were called "Kumo Gumi".[7] The single topped the Billboard Japan Top Singles Sales,[8] and reached number two on the Oricon Singles Chart.[9] Three singles were released afterwards: "Spare no Nai Koi" in August 2024,[10] "Suki Sugite Up and Down" in November 2024,[11] and "Koi wa Baisoku" in March 2025.[12]

Other ventures

Endorsements

In August 2023, Boku ga Mitakatta Aozora was selected as image character for the rental property vacancy information services company Chintai.[13]

Members

  • Yuho Aoki (青木 宙帆)
  • Rian Akita (秋田 莉杏)
  • Aoi Anno (安納 蒼衣)
  • Yuzu Itō (伊藤 ゆず)
  • Yuki Imai (今井 優希)
  • Riko Iwamoto (岩本 理瑚)
  • Ami Kanazawa (金澤 亜美)
  • Ai Kinoshita (木下 藍)
  • Yua Kudō (工藤 唯愛)
  • Nana Shiogama (塩釜 菜那) – leader[14]
  • Eren Sugiura (杉浦 英恋)
  • Miuna Sunaga (須永 心海)
  • Aya Nishimori (西森 杏弥)
  • Kokoka Hagiwara (萩原 心花)
  • Hitomi Hasegawa (長谷川 稀未)
  • Suzuki Hayasaki (早﨑 すずき)
  • Yuria Miyakoshi (宮腰 友里亜)
  • Mana Mochinaga (持永 真奈)
  • Miisa Yaegashi (八重樫 美伊咲)
  • Toa Yagi (八木 仁愛)
  • Karen Yanagihori (柳堀 花怜)
  • Yuan Yamaguchi (山口 結杏)
  • Cocona Yoshimoto (吉本 此那)

Discography

Singles

List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, and album name
Title Year Peaks Album
JPN
[15] 		JPN
Cmb.
[16] 		JPN
Hot
[17]
"Aozora ni Tsuite Kangaeru" 2023 3 9 23 TBA
"Sotsugyō made" 2024 2 4 8
"Spare no Nai Koi" 2 2 4
"Suki Sugite Up and Down" 5 5 4
"Koi wa Baisoku" 2025 3 3 5

Promotional singles

List of promotional singles, showing year released, and album name
Title Year Album
"Tomo yo Koko de Sayonara da" 2024 "Spare no Nai Koi"
"Sorairo no Mizushibuki" "Suki Sugite Up and Down"
"Seishun no Tabibito yo" 2025 "Koi wa Baisoku"

Filmography

Television

Title Year Role Note Ref.
Sakamichi no Mukō ni wa Aozora ga Hirogatte Ita 2023–present Themselves Variety show [3]

Plays

Title Year Role Ref.
Natsugasumi 2024 Various [18]

Concerts

Tours

  • Boku ga Mitakatta Nationa Tour 2025 (2025)

One-off

  • Boku ga Mitakatta One Man Live Vol. 0 (2023)
  • Boku ga Mitakatta Aozora Kumo Gumi Solo Performance (2024–)
  • Boku ga Mitakatta One Man Live Vol. 1 (2024)
  • Aozora Summer Festival 2024 (2024)
  • BokuAo Sai 2024 (2024)
  • Boku ga Mitakatta Aozora One Man Live: 2024 Seishun Osame (2024)

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, award category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee(s)/work(s) Result Ref.
Japan Record Awards 2023 New Artist Award Boku ga Mitakatta Aozora Won [19]
Best New Artist Nominated

Notes

  1. ^ Japanese first-person pronoun with an implication of boyishness.

References

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  2. ^ ""乃木坂46公式ライバル"僕が見たかった青空、メンバー発表会で成長を誓う デビュー曲センターは東京出身16歳の八木仁愛". Real Sound (in Japanese). June 15, 2023. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
  3. ^ a b "僕青のセンター・八木仁愛、グループ初冠番組のMC芸人と親戚だった". Sankei Sports (in Japanese). October 18, 2023. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
  4. ^ "僕が見たかった青空「人生がガラッと変わった」 初のワンマンライブで見せたデビュー年の"集大成"". Oricon. December 19, 2023. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
  5. ^ "【レコ大】僕が見たかった青空、迫力満点! 息ピッタリのダンスを披露! <第65回 輝く!日本レコード大賞>". WWS Channel (in Japanese). December 30, 2023. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
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  7. ^ "僕が見たかった青空の2ndシングルは「卒業まで」 初の選抜制度導入". Natalie (in Japanese). November 29, 2023. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
  8. ^ "【ビルボード】僕が見たかった青空『卒業まで』4.7万枚でシングル・セールス首位". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). February 5, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
  9. ^ "2/12付週間シングルランキング 1位はDXTEEN「Snowin'」". Oricon. February 9, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
  10. ^ "僕が見たかった青空、3rdシングルのタイトル&収録内容が明らかに". Natalie (in Japanese). June 9, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
  11. ^ "僕青・八木仁愛のダンスが話題に! 4thシングル「好きすぎてUp and down」MV公開!". RBB Today (in Japanese). October 17, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
  12. ^ "僕が見たかった青空、5th SGタイトルは「恋は倍速」&メインメンバーは八木仁愛に決定!". Pop 'n' Roll. February 1, 2025. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
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  14. ^ "「僕青」初代リーダー·塩釜菜那インタビュー「メンバーが悩んでいたら近くに行ってその子を笑わせられるような、楽しいなって思ってもらえるようなリーダーになりたい」". Abema Times (in Japanese). August 25, 2023. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
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  16. ^ "僕が見たかった青空の合算シングル売上" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
  17. ^ "僕が見たかった青空 | Artist | Billboard Japan". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved April 4, 2025.
  18. ^ "「僕が見たかった青空」出演の青春物語、舞台『夏霞~NATSUGASUMI~』が開幕 囲み会見&オフィシャルゲネプロレポート公開". Spice (in Japanese). July 11, 2024. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
  19. ^ "第65回 輝く!日本レコード大賞: "乃木坂46の公式ライバル"僕が見たかった青空が新人賞 デビュー曲披露「23人で今年一番のパフォーマンス」". Mantanweb (in Japanese). December 30, 2023. Retrieved April 4, 2025.
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