Overseasidol.com — Sakurazaka46 has officially announced the release of their upcoming 14th single, The growing up train, scheduled to drop on March 11, 2026.
The release comes just one month before the group’s highly anticipated “5th YEAR ANNIVERSARY LIVE”, set to take place on April 11 and 12 at MUFG Stadium, Tokyo’s National Stadium.
This announcement marks a strong start to Sakurazaka46’s 2026 activities, following a highly active year centered around live performances.
In December, the group held the “13th Single BACKS LIVE!!” at Pia Arena MM in Kanagawa, followed by the “Buddies Kanshasai 2025 EX” at Makuhari Event Hall in Chiba over two consecutive weeks.
They closed out the year with a major appearance on the main stage of COUNTDOWN JAPAN 25/26.
Excitement continued to build when, on January 14, Sakurazaka46 unveiled the key visual for their upcoming 5th anniversary concert.
The visual quickly sparked buzz online, reinforcing the group’s reputation for impactful live shows and strong visual concepts.
The growing up train will be released in multiple formats, including several limited editions bundled with Blu-ray content, as well as a standard CD version.
Further details regarding the song’s concept, lineup, and additional content are expected to be revealed at a later date.
