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Aoba Hinari – Hinari to Yukigeshiki to Yukemuri (Photobook)
Aoba Hinari of matsuri-themed idol unit FES☆TIVE is featured in her 1st photobook, Hinari to Yukigeshiki to Yukemuri (ひなりと雪景色と湯けむり ; Hinari, Snowy Scenes, and Onsen Steam) published on April 4.
The photos include backdrops of snowboarding, sleighs, snowpeople, and winter scenes, as well as Aoba Hinari dressed in a yukata and soaking in hot springs.
Graduation of Futaba Nae from Moso Calibration
Futaba Nae announced her graduation of Moso Calibration.
This news was made on April 6.
According to the official website of the group of idols, his departure from the group is the result of a contract violation (no more details about this). Management said it would be difficult for her to continue working within the idol group and decided to end her activities.
Graduation of Kawamura Ayaka from Akamaru Dash☆
Kawamura Ayaka announced her graduation from Akamaru Dash☆.
This announcement was made on April 6 via her official blog.
Kawamura Ayaka was on hiatus since last October for hip injuries ; requiring long treatment, she finally decided to leave the group. She apologized to the fans and thanked them for their support.
Yamada Akari resigned from Yumemiru Adolescence
Yamada Akari resigned from the idol group Yumemiru Adolescence.
An unexpected news made on March 31 last on the idol group’s website.
According to an official statement, Akari voluntarily refrained from any activity with Yumemiru Adolescence since January 7, following serious contract violations.
Houkago Princess – My Princess
The new album of Houkago Princess entitled My Princess was released on March 22.
This is the 2nd original album by Houkago Princess.
It is also their 1st major label album.
You can find the 5 first major singles of the group of idols such as Kiete, Shirayukihime, Junpaku Antoinette, Seishun Mermaid, Himitsu no Tiara to Gelato and Lychee Red no Umei ; and some B-side songs.
Futaba, new member of Chu-Z
The new member Futaba (双葉), joined idol group Chu-Z.
She was introduced during a concert of Chu-Z held on March 13 at Shinjuku BLAZE.
After the departure of leader Maia last January, the other girls decided to recruit new members in Chu-Z.
NGT48 – Seishun Dokei
NGT48 make their debut with the single Seishun Dokei (青春時計) on April 12.
It is the first single by NGT48, a new sister group of AKB48, formed in October 2015
The group had participated in songs from the singles of AKB48 such as : Kimi wa Melody, Tsubasa wa Iranai and Shoot Sign.
Discover the short versions of the MVs.
You’ll Melt More! – Kodoku to Gyakushuu EP
You’ll Melt More! released their new single Kodoku to Gyakushuu EP (孤独と逆襲EP) on March 15.
This is the 5th single of the idol group.
The music video of the song Furuete Yomigaere and other videos were unveiled.