Established in 2009 as the foundational pillar of Nagoya’s premier idol group, SKE48 Team S serves as the historic, high-energy flagship team widely celebrated for its sharp synchronization and powerful dance choreography. Following a significant restructuring, the team has entered a brand-new era under the leadership of Leader Honoka Aikawa and Vice-Leader Haruka Kumazaki.The culmination of this fresh chapter is highlighted by their stage production and studio album, Zutto Kimi wo Sagashiteiru (2026) , which officially launched in July 2026. This production marks Team S's first original theater performance in nearly four years, analogizing the team to travelers boarding a massive ship to chase their idol dreams.The full 15-member crew delivering this emotional narrative includes the leading duo of Honoka Aikawa and Haruka Kumazaki, alongside veterans and rising stars Yuzuki Ishiguro, Kokomi Ito, Ryo Inaujima, Ami Kurashima, Tsubaki Kuwahara, Marin Sakamoto, Riina Sugimoto, Kokona Suzuki, Miyo Nomura, Yune Hara, Miyu Matsukawa, Coco Minamisawa, and Sakura Yamamura.