Neo Sato was announced as the third member of the fourth generation to join the idol group Sakurazaka46. She is 18 years old and from Saga Prefecture. Sato's Vlog was also released on the group's official YouTube channel, Sakurazaka Channel, where she demonstrates violin and calligraphy.
When Sato's name was announced, Sakurazaka46 fans posted a flurry of comments on social media, such as "It's rare to have Neo written as Ai Sakura," "Neo is so cute and her visuals are just amazing to begin with," "It's a name that suits Sakurazaka so well!!" "Neo is a rare name, written as Ai Sakura, and it's fate that it has Sakura in it!" and "An absolutely passionate Sakura Girl, loved by Sakura."
There are a total of nine fourth-year students, with one being announced each day at noon.
