French Kiss – 1st and last album
After Kuramochi Asuka’s graduation, AKB48 sub-unit French Kiss will be disbanded. They will release their first and last album on October 14. The title of the album hasn’t been revealed yet.
Graduation
Graduation of Akiyama Yurika from Ciao Bella Cinquetti
Akiyama Yurika announced her graduation from Ciao Bella Cinquetti (ex The Possible) on August 10.
Akiyama Yurika was an original member of The Possible since 2006. She was formerly part of of Hello! Pro Egg.
Uchida Mayumi to graduate from AKB48
Uchida Mayumi announced her graduation from AKB48.
Ucchi explained that she had décided to leave the idol group, but that she had no regrets about the past years.
She made this announcement during a handshake event during held on August 7 at Makuhari Messe, Chiba.
Kuramochi Asuka to graduate from AKB48
Kuramochi Asuka announced her graduation from AKB48.
Her graduation live performance and ceremony are going to be held on August 17.
Kuramochi Asuka revealed this news in article published in Sankei Sports (Sanspo) newspaper on July 19.
Fujita Akari to graduate from Party Rockets
Fujita Akari announced her graduation from Party Rockets.
She told on her blog that she had decided to leave the idol group in order to pursue her dream.
As a result, Party Rockets are going to hold auditions to recruit new members.
Kobayashi Marina to graduate from AKB48
Kobayashi Marina announced her graduation today during Team 4 stage performance Idol no Yoake at the AKB48 Theater.
Kobayashi Marina said that her dream was to become a journalist, that she was thinking about her graduation for one year, but that she liked being an idol.
Hashimoto Hikari announced her graduation from AKB48
Hashimoto Hikari (橋本耀) announced her graduation from AKB48 on June 22.
This announcement was made during her birthday celebration and her 300th performance at the group theater in Tokyo.
The date of graduation ceremony has not been determined yet.
Shimamura Uta withdraws from Country Girls
Shimamura Uta‘s withdrawal from Country Girls and Hello! Project has been announced.
According to Up-Front, Shimamura Uta has to leave Country Girls because of differences of opinion between her family and the company about her activities.
Matsui Rena to graduate from SKE48
Matsui Rena announced her graduation from SKE48.
Matsui Rena’s graduation live and ceremony will be held at the end of August in Nagoya. Handshake events are also scheduled.
She wants to pursue her career as an actress.
Idoling!!! announced its break up
The popular group Idoling!!! annouced its break up for October 2015.
All the members will graduate from the group at the same time. The date of graduation ceremony was not revealed yet.
This annouce was made in February.
The group’s Idoling!!!variety television program will conclude on network in September.