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Tsukishiro Himari new member of Necronomidol
Necronomidol announces the arrival of new member Tsukishiro Himari.
Necronomidol’s 2017 kickoff event A New Dark Age Dawns, to be held on January 5 at Meguro’s Rokumeikan, will be the first live performance of new member Tsukishiro Himari. The idol group will also unveil new uniforms and several new songs at the show along with the announcement of a number of new projects for 2017.
Maeda Yuki – Sarasara no Kawa (Day in History)
Sarasara no Kawa (さらさらの川) is the 5th single released by Maeda Yuki on January 1, 2004.
The lead song was featured on Hello! Project’s album Petit Best 5.
Maeda Yuki is an enka singer who belonged to Hello! Project until her graduation in 2009. She remained active from 2000 to 2012.
NMB48 – Boku Igai no Dareka
The 16th single by NMB48 entitled Boku no Igai Dareka (僕以外の誰か) was released on December 28.
The short versions of the MVs were unveiled.
Jankenmin – Sakasazaka
The 1st single from Jankenmin will be released on December 21st.
It is entitled Sakasazaka (逆さ坂).
Jankenmin is a special unit from AKB48. It is from the AKB48 2016 Janken Tournament.
The members of the idol group are: Komiyama Haruka, Shibuya Nagisa, Takeuchi Saki (SKE48), Tanabe Miku, Nozawa Rena, Fukuoka Seina and Yumoto Ami.
Graduation of Ayaka, Ami and Mei from Lyrical School
Ayaka, Ami and Mei announced their graduation from Lyrical School in February 2017.
This announcement was made on December 21st.
The date of the graduation ceremony and the last concert of these members will be revealed later.
The members decided to leave the group because of their age (26 and 25), and to rejuvenate the idol group by giving way to younger members in the future.
Happy 12th Birthday Kiyono Momohime
Kiyono Momohime (清野桃々姫) birthday is today and may all of her birthday wishes come true.
Kiyono Momohime is a member of Hello Pro Kenshuusei since January 2016, and she is part of the 25th generation of Hello! Project.
She was previously a member of idol groups Juri Puri and Amorecarina.
Nagasawa Marina will withdraw from Houkago Princess
Nagasawa Marina announced she will withdraw from Houkago Princess.
She will also leave the group’s agency. The date of her departure is December 31.
This announcement was made on December 14 on the official website of the group.
Candy Go! Go! – Idorock
Candy Go! Go! will release their new album Idorock on December 28.
This is the 1st album of Candy Go! Go! under a major label.
As the title suggests, the CD contains 15 rock songs by the idol group including their latest singles and new ones.
The MV for Candy Go! Go!’s new song High Ball no Seiyaku (ハイボールの制約) has also been unveiled.
Afilia Saga – Mahou no Chocolate Densetsu
Afilia Saga unveiled their 18th single Mahou no Chocolate Densetsu (魔法のチョコレート伝説).
It will be released on January 25.
Check out the MV.