Graduation

Graduation of Kinoshita Momoka from NMB48

Kinoshita Momoka announced her graduation from NMB48.

This announcement was made by herself during a concert at their theater in Osaka on July 30th.

Kinoshita Momoka explained she wanted to leave NMB48 because where she mentioned how there’s nothing she can do as an idol now.

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Mogami Moga left Dempagumi.inc

Mogami Moga left Dempagumi.inc on August 6.

This sudden announcement was made by Moga herself on her blog the same day.

The reason is that she has suffered bad physical conditions for several (she has canceled her appearances at several events organized by Dempagumi.inc).

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Graduation of Nakamoto Himeka from Nogizaka46

Nakamoto Himeka announced her graduation from Nogizaka46.

This announcement was made on Nogizaka46 official website, and by Himeka herself on the live broadcast radio show Radirer! Sunday on August 6.

Himetan explained that she had to stop her activities with the idol group because remained since several mounths in “poor physical condition”.

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Graduation of Minoru from JyuJyu

Minoru officially left JyuJyu on July 4.

Minoru had already announced her graduation in May.

This decision was taken by herself because she couldn’t continue her activies with the idol group because of familial issues. She also decided to focus on her studies.

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Watanabe Mayu announced her graduation from AKB48

Watanabe Mayu announced her graduation from AKB48.

The announcement was made by herself on June 17, during the 49th selection (senbatsu) of AKB48 members (for the next 49th single).

She explained that she wanted to open up to other areas and have a fresh start after 10 years as an idol.

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Dream will break-up

Dream announced on June 4 their disbandment.

It was also announced that the three members have left E-Girls, which have undergone a redevelopment within the group, with several departures integrations of members.

Dream will perform for the last time at E-girls concert E-girls LIVE 2017 EG EVOLUTION which will be held on July 16, 2017.

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Sanmini announce their break-up

3min (Sanmini) Sanmini) announced their disbandment.

This announcement was made last month via the official blog of the idol group.

The main reason is that the members of Sanmini want to pursue their own way by starting individual careers.

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Graduation of Yurano Yuno from Iketeru Hearts

Yurano Yuno (由良乃ゆの) - Iketeru Hearts (イケてるハーツ)

Yurano Yuno announced he graduation from Iketeru Hearts.

This announcement was made by herself on the group’s radio show, TAKE UR HEARTs, on Shibuya Cross FM, on May 18.

Yurano Yuno has decided to leave due to health issues ; Yurano Yuno suffers for several months from a chronic illness which has deteriorated since its activities with the idol group. However, she said she wanted to stay in the group, despite this, and apologized to the fans.

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Buono! announce their break-up

Buono! held the concert Buono! Live 2017 ~Pienezza!~ at Yokohama Arena on May 22

This was the last live of the Hello! Project idol group.

The reasons why Buono! broke up are due to the various activities of the members:

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Shirato Kana leaves Dorothy Little Happy

Shirato Kana will leave Dorothy Little Happy after a last live performance on July 23 at Mt.Rainier Hall Shibuya Pleasure Pleasure in Tokyo.

She will also retire from the entertainment industry.

The staff added that it will also be the end of Dorothy Little Happy’s activites in the current system. Further details will be given later.

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