Fruity announced the graduation of Anzu and Risa. Both members will graduate on March 31.
Risa has to leave the group due to health problems.
Anzu decided to stop her activities as an idol.
Anzu is representing an apricot and Risa a pineapple in the idol group Fruity.
Nito Moeno announced her graduation from AKB48. The date of her graduation hasn’t been decided yet.
The announcement was made during Team A stage performance at AKB48 Theater on February 14.
She explained that she took this decision to live new experiences as she is 20 years old.
Nito Moeno joined AKB48 in August 2008 as a 5th generation member. She is currently part of Team A. She finished in 2nd place at AKB48 Janken Tournament 2012 for AKB48’s 29th single Eien Pressure (永遠プレッシャー).
Wakisaka Yurika announced her withdrawal from BiS (Brand-new Idol Society). She will leave the group after BiS one-man live Who Killed Idol? on March 16.
Wakisaka Yurika took this decision due to health problems and to focus on her studies at university. She told that she might be back in 1 year.
BiS’ new single BiSimulation will be released on March 13. There will a limited edition featuring Wakisaka Yurika only on the cover.
Otsuka Hikaru announced her graduation from Palet.
She will leave the group after Palet’s one-man live Seven Destiny ~Hikari no Michi e~ (Seven Destiny ～光の道へ～) which will be held on March 24 at Mont Rainier Hall, Tokyo.
Otsuka Hikaru explained that she decided to graduate to focus on her studies.
Itano Tomomi announced her graduation from AKB48. She will leave the group this year. The date of her graduation ceremony hasn’t been determined yet.
The announcement was made by Itano Tomomi during the premiere of Documentary of AKB48 No Flower without Rain on February 1. She expresses her desire to leave AKB48 through an interview in the film.
Itano Tomomi joined AKB48 as a 1st generation member in 2005. She is currently part of AKB48 Team K. Tomochin made her solo debut in January 2011.
Kano Kaede withdrew from Super☆Girls on January 16.
She decided to stop her activities with the group due to personal issues.
Kano Kaede, also known as Kaepyon, passed the Avex Idol Audition 2010. She was a member of Super☆Girls for 2 years and a half.
SKE48 announced the graduation of 9 members : Kuwabara Mizuki, Takada Shiori, Hiramatsu Kanako, Akaeda Ririna, Ogiso Shiori, Ueno Kasumi, Hara Minami, Kobayashi Emiri, and Yagami Kumi.
The announcement was made during the SKE48 Team KII’s theater performance held on January 15.
The 9 girls formed the unit Tabidachi Sotsugyou-Gumi (旅立ち卒業組) to perform Sore wo Seishun to Yobu Hi (それを青春と呼ぶ日) which is a coupling song for SKE48’s 11th single Choco no Dorei (チョコの奴隷).
Uehara Asami will graduate from LinQ on February 17.
Uehara Asami’s graduation live (上原あさみ卒業ライブ) will be held at Tenjin Best Hall, Fukuoka, after LinQ Live Tour 2013.
Uehara Asami is the leader of LinQ. She joined the idol group in April 2011. She was previously a member of HR (Hakata Reboot) in 2010.
CQC’s disbanded at the end of 2012. All members were graduated on December 30 during their last concert CQC’s Final Prologue Saishuushou ~CQC Award 2012 Last Live!~.
CQC’s debuted in October 2010. The idol group was from Fukuoka.
They released 3 singles : Namida no Request (涙のリクエスト), Yurufuwa Weekend / Wanna Be Your… (ゆるふわWeekend / Wanna Be Your…), and Fuwa Fuwa Precious / Mute Style (ふわふわプレシャス / ミュートスタイル).
