Nogizaka46 senior member Ikuta Erika graced the 'OVERTURE' magazine cover number 16 released today, September 28, 2018.
In an interview session with this magazine, Ikuta Erika revealed that she is remain and will stay with Nogizaka46 until all 1st Generation members graduated from the group.
With Nishino Nanase who has announced that she will graduate from the group this year, Nogizaka46 stay up with 17 first generation members they are Akimoto Manatsu, Ikuta Erika, Inoue Sayuri, Eto Misa, Higuchi Hina, Hoshino Minami, Kawago Hina, Matsumura Sayuri, Nakada Kana, Noujo Ami , Saito Asuka, Saito Yuri, Sakurai Reika, Shiraishi Mai, Takayama Kazumi, Wada Maaya and Wakatsuki Yumi.