Sayaka Ichii Talent Idol Group Audition

Sayaka Ichii Talent Idol Group Audition is an audition running from February 14, 2020 to March 24, 2020, with former Hello! Project and Morning Musume member Ichii Sayaka as the producer. Morning Musume and AKB48 choreographer, Natsu Mayumi, will handle dance choreography. Applications are invited from women between 15 and 36 (Ichii's age). The audition screenings and training camps for Sayaka Ichii's new group will be shown in the mysta app. The application form says that there are no nationality requirements, and there is no mention of Japanese language ability, though you must be available for activities mainly in the Tokyo area.

Audition Schedule

 * February 14 - March 24: Entries accepted.
 * March 31 - April 6: Video Submissions, 1st Round
 * April 7 - April 20: 1st Round
 * April 28: Announcement of successful applicants
 * April 28 - May 4: Video Submissions, 2nd Round
 * May 5 - May 18: 2nd Round
 * May 26: Announcement of successful applicants
 * June - July: Event screening, Training Camp Screening

Trivia

 * Ichii is performing the theme song Hajimari no Countdown as "Ichii Sayaka+with d." It is her first musical release in 17 years.