According to producer Shinobu Mōri [ja], the idea to create a sketch show for the Nogizaka46 fourth generation members came during production of the group's previous show Nogizaka, Doko e, in which they first appeared in a sketch segment.

Several characters developed for Nogizaka Skits were based on the members' distinct personalities as displayed on that show.

[4] The Saraba Seishun no Hikari duo have also been the co-hosts of Nogizaka, Doko e and are experienced in sketch comedy, being regular finalists in the TBS Television sketch contest show King of Conte [ja].

[2] Host and television personality Roland mentioned Rei Seimiya's parody of him on his Instagram account, commenting on her character's "inadequate" blond hair compared to his own.

[8] Coconuts and Entame Next praised Shiori Kubo's performance as an "emotionally unstable" casino dealer, masterfully shifting between "cutesy" and "devilish" personalities.