Graduation

Terashima Yufu to withdraw from BiS

Terashima Yufu (BiS)Terashima Yufu announced her withdrawal from BiS (Brand-new Idol Society). She will leave the group after the one-man live BiS4 to be held on May 26 at Club Asia, Tokyo.

She explained that she decided to withdraw because she didn’t like the direction taken by the unit.

Terashima Yufu joined BiS in June 2011. She is the 2nd member to leave the group this year after the graduation of Wakisaka Yurika on March 16.

BiS is currently holding auditions to recruit new members.

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Akimoto Sayaka announces her graduation from AKB48

Akimoto SayakaAkimoto Sayaka announced her graduation from AKB48. The date hasn’t been determined yet.

Sayaka explained on her blog that she wants to experience something new and to become an actress. She also added that she won’t participate in the 5th Senbatsu Election.

Akimoto Sayaka joined AKB48 in 2006 as a 2nd generation member. She is part of Team K that she captained. She is also a member of the sub-unit DiVA.

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Aiba Suzuka and Hino Yuria to graduate from HR (Hakata Reboot)

HR (Hakata Reboot)HR (Hakata Reboot) announced the graduation of Aiba Suzuka and Hino Yuria from the idol group.

Their graduation performance will be held on March 31.

Aiba Suzuka decided to focus on her studies. Hino Yuria has to leave the group due to family circumstances.

Aiba Suzuka and Hino Yuria joined HR 2 years ago. They are part of Team R.

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Shinohara Kanna to graduate from NMB48

Shinohara Kanna (NMB48)Shinohara Kanna announced her graduation from NMB48. The date of her graduation ceremony hasn’t been revealed yet.

She explained that she decided to leave the idol group because she wants to become a model.

Shinohara Kanna joined NMB48 in September 2010 as a 1st generation member. She is part of Team N. She had been selected as a senbatsu member for NMB48’s 1st single Zetsumetsu Kurokami Shoujo (絶滅黒髪少女).

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Kitayama Airi withdrew from Meguriai

MeguriaiMeguriai announced the withdrawal of Kitayama Airi from the idol group.

The staff explained that Kitayama Airi’s graduation was initially scheduled for June 30, but didn’t give the reason for this sudden withdrawal.

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Hata Sawako to graduate from SKE48

Hata SawakoHata Sawako announced her graduation from SKE48. She will leave the group in late March.

As Nakaya Sayaka who will graduate from AKB48, she took this decision because she wants to become a seiyuu (voice actress). She will enter in a voice acting school in April. She played the role of Kanzaki Suzuko in the anime series AKB0048.

Hata Sawako joined SKE48 in December 2010 as a 3rd generation member. She is currently part of Team KII. She is also a member of No Name.

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Nakaya Sayaka to graduate from AKB48

Nakaya SayakaNakaya Sayaka announced her graduation from AKB48. She will leave the group on March 6.

She explained that she took this decision because she wants to become a seiyuu (voice actress). She has already experience in voice acting as she played the character of Aida Orine in the anime series AKB0048.

Nakaya Sayaka joined AKB48 in 2006 as a 3rd generation member. She is currently part of Team K. She is also a member of No Name.

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Aya to graduate from Kimitomo Candy

Aya (Kimitomo Candy)Aya is going to graduate from Kimitomo Candy.

Her graduation ceremony will be held during the live Aya Sotsugyoushiki – Korekara Kaigai de Ganbarimasu! (あや卒業式・これからは海外で頑張ります！) on March 16.

Aya has to leave the group because she’s going to live abroad.

Kimitomo Candy’s 3rd single Secret Emotion will be released on March 6.

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Fukumoto Aina to graduate from NMB48

Fukumoto AinaFukumoto Aina announced her graduation from NMB48. The date of her graduation hasn’t been decided yet.

She explained that she took this decision in order to pursue her career as a variety talent.

Fukumoto Aina is part of NMB48 Team N. She joined the group as a 1st generation member.

Moreover, NMB48 Kenkyuusei Hisada Riko, Sugino Risa, and Hirose Sena are going to stop their activities.

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