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'''Graduation''' (卒業 ''Sotsugyou'') is a term used to refer to a member of [[AKB48]], [[Nogizaka46]], [[SNH48]] and its respective national and international sister and rival groups, that leaves their respective group. The term is used for other idol groups as well.
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'''Graduation''' (卒業 ''Sotsugyou'') is a term used to refer to when a member of [[AKB48]], [[Sakamichi Series]], [[SNH48]] and their respective national and international sister groups leaves their respective group. The term is not exclusive to these groups, and is used by other idol groups as well.
  
 
==Graduation Process==
 
==Graduation Process==
 
=====1. Announcement=====
 
=====1. Announcement=====
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Members usually announce their graduation from the group as a surprise announcement at the end of theater performances. The date of the member's final performance is usually decided by management at a later date.  
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Members usually announce their graduation from the group as a surprise announcement at the end of theater performances. The date of the member's final performance is usually decided by management at a later time.  
  
 
Other methods of graduation announcement include (but are not limited to):
 
Other methods of graduation announcement include (but are not limited to):
 
* Announcement at AKB48-related concerts and events (Examples: [[Maeda Atsuko]], [[Shinoda Mariko]], [[Kawaei Rina]], [[Takahashi Minami]])
 
* Announcement at AKB48-related concerts and events (Examples: [[Maeda Atsuko]], [[Shinoda Mariko]], [[Kawaei Rina]], [[Takahashi Minami]])
 
* Announcement on television programs (Examples: [[Oshima Yuko]], [[Itano Tomomi]], [[Miyazawa Sae]])
 
* Announcement on television programs (Examples: [[Oshima Yuko]], [[Itano Tomomi]], [[Miyazawa Sae]])
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* Announcement through a newspaper (Example: [[Kuramochi Asuka]], [[Nakamura Mariko]])
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* Announcement through a newspaper (Example: [[Kuramochi Asuka]], [[Nakamura Mariko]], [[Shiraishi Mai]])
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* Announcement through radio shows (Example: [[Matsui Rena]])
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* Announcement through radio shows (Example: [[Matsui Rena]], [[Hashimoto Nanami]])
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* Announcement through web shows (Example: [[Matsumura Sayuri]])
 
* Announcement through social networking sites (Examples: [[Akimoto Sayaka]], [[Yagami Kumi]])
 
* Announcement through social networking sites (Examples: [[Akimoto Sayaka]], [[Yagami Kumi]])
 
* Announcement through a YouTube video (Example: [[Nozawa Rena]])
 
* Announcement through a YouTube video (Example: [[Nozawa Rena]])
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* Announcement through SHOWROOM broadcast (Example: [[Tano Yuka]])
 
* Announcement through a music video (Example: [[Hori Miona]])
 
* Announcement through a music video (Example: [[Hori Miona]])
 
* Official announcement from management (Example: [[Sato Natsuki]])
 
* Official announcement from management (Example: [[Sato Natsuki]])
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* Announcement on press conference (Example: [[Shimazaki Haruka]])
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* Announcement through a press conference (Example: [[Shimazaki Haruka]])
 
* Announcement from the official site (Example: [[Ashley Cloud Garcia]], [[Hirate Yurina]])
 
* Announcement from the official site (Example: [[Ashley Cloud Garcia]], [[Hirate Yurina]])
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* Announcement through a blog post (Example: [[Fukagawa Mai]], [[Nishino Nanase]])
  
 
Reasons for graduation can vary. Common reasons include:
 
Reasons for graduation can vary. Common reasons include:
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=====2. The Ceremony=====
 
=====2. The Ceremony=====
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The graduation ceremony of members usually consists of a final theater performance, after which the member takes down her picture from the portrait wall of the theater. [[Senbatsu]] members often get segments of concerts dedicated to their graduation in addition to the theater ceremony. In rare cases, a full concert can be dedicated to and named after the graduating member/s if the member is highly significant to the group.<br/>
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The graduation ceremony for a graduating member of [[AKB48]], [[SNH48]], and their respective sister groups, usually consists of a final theater performance. After this performance the member takes down her picture from the portrait wall of the theater. [[Senbatsu]] members often get segments of concerts dedicated to their graduation in addition to a theater ceremony. In rare cases, a full concert can be dedicated to and named after the graduating member/s if the member is highly significant to the group.<br/>
 
(See: [[List of Graduation Concerts]])
 
(See: [[List of Graduation Concerts]])
  
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In some cases, graduated members are still obligated to attend handshake events after their final performance.
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In some cases, graduated members are still obligated to attend handshake events after their final performance at the theater. This most often occurs when the tickets were sold before the member announced her graduation.  
  
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=====3. Withdraw (「辞退」・「活動辞退」)=====
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Graduated members can sometimes be invited to perform in commemorative concerts or special theater shows, even after their graduation.  
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This term cam be used for members who chose to leave the group after a scandal involving them surfaces, such as [[Yonezawa Rumi]], [[Hirajima Natsumi]], [[Masuda Yuka]], [[Harada Mayu]] and [[Tsuji Nozomi]]. It can also be used for kenkyuusei scheduled for promotion who want to leave the group anyway, such as [[Mitsumune Kaoru]] and [[Fujimoto Mitsuki]]. Lastly, the term is used for members who wish leave the group without having a final graduation ceremony.<br/>
 
  
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=====4. Dismiss (「解雇」・「契約解除」)=====
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=====3. Withdrawal (「辞退」・「活動辞退」)=====
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This term is used for members who are forced to leave the group after breaking a rule. This rare occurrence has happened for 37 cases.
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This term can be used for members who chose to leave the group without a graduation ceremony. This most often occurs when a scandal involving the member surfaces, such as in the cases of [[Yonezawa Rumi]], [[Hirajima Natsumi]], [[Masuda Yuka]], [[Harada Mayu]], [[Tsuji Nozomi]], and [[Yokono Sumire]]. It can also be used for kenkyuusei scheduled for promotion or debut but leave the group anyway, such as [[Mitsumune Kaoru]], [[Fujimoto Mitsuki]], [[Maemura Himea]], and [[Nakajima Hikari]]. However, the term can still be used as a neutral way to announce leaving the group, such as with [[Uemura Azusa]] and [[Hirate Yurina]].<br/>
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* [[Kikuchi Ayaka]] ([[AKB48]] [[Team B]]) was dismissed from the group due to a scandal on August 14, 2008.
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* [[Nishikawa Nanami]] ([[AKB48]] 8th Generation [[AKB48 Kenkyuusei|Kenkyuusei]]) was dismissed from the group on July 18, 2009.
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=====4. Dismissal (「解雇」・「契約解除」)=====
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* [[Yanase Aiko]] ([[SKE48]] 3rd Generation [[SKE48 Kenkyuusei|Kenkyuusei]]) had her contract terminated and was dismissed from the group on December 9, 2009.
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(See Also [[Love Ban and rules#List of Members who were Punished for Violating Rules|List of Members who were Punished for Violating Rules]])
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* [[Cindy Gulla]] ([[JKT48]] [[Team J]]) was dismissed from the group on February 16, 2014.
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* [[Yamato Rina]] ([[Nogizaka46 1st Generation]]) had her contract terminated and was dismissed from the group on December 15, 2014.
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This term is used for members who are forced to leave the group after breaking a group or contract rule.
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* [[Delima Rizky]] ([[JKT48]] [[Team J]]) was dismissed from the group due to a scandal on March 18, 2016.
 
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* [[Cheng WenLu]] ([[SNH48]] [[Team XII]]) was dismissed from the group on May 16, 2016.
 
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* [[Otoshima Risa]] ([[HKT48]] 4th Generation [[HKT48 Kenkyuusei|Kenkyuusei]]) was dismissed from the group on July 21, 2016.
 
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* [[Liu LiWei]] ([[SNH48]] [[Team SII]]) was dismissed from the group on August 14, 2016.
 
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* [[Shen YueJiao]] ([[SNH48]] [[Team SII]]) was dismissed from the group on August 14, 2016.
 
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* [[Deng YanQiuFei]] ([[SNH48]] [[Team NII]]) was dismissed from the group on August 14, 2016.
 
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* [[Qian Yi]] ([[SNH48]] [[Team NII]]) was dismissed from the group on August 14, 2016.
 
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* [[Sendy Ariani]] ([[JKT48]] [[Team J]]) was dismissed from the group on December 1, 2016.
 
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* [[He SuKun]] † ([[SNH48]] [[Team XII]]) was dismissed from the group on September 30, 2017.
 
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* [[Zhao MengTing]] ([[SNH48]] [[Team HII]]) was dismissed from the group on September 30, 2017.
 
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* [[Regina Angelina]] ([[JKT48]] [[Team T]]) was dismissed from the group on November 1, 2017.
 
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* [[Shi Qin]] ([[CKG48]] [[CKG48 Team K|Team K]]) was dismissed from the group due to a scandal on March 7, 2018.
 
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* [[Zheng YangYing]] ([[CKG48]] [[CKG48 Team K|Team K]]) was dismissed from the group due to a scandal on March 7, 2018.
 
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* [[Putri Cahyaning Anggraini]] ([[JKT48]] 6th Generation [[JKT48 Academy|Academy Class A]]) was dismissed from the group on November 1, 2018.
 
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* [[Chen MeiJun]] ([[BEJ48]] [[BEJ48 Team B|Team B]]) was dismissed from the group on August 8, 2019.
 
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* [[Sun Xin]] ([[GNZ48]] [[GNZ48 Team NIII|Team NIII]]) was dismissed from the group on October 16, 2019.
 
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* [[Princess Labay]] ([[MNL48]] [[Team MII]]) was dismissed from the group on November 5, 2019.
 
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* [[Daniella Mae Palmero]] ([[MNL48]] [[Team NIV]]) was dismissed from the group on January 13, 2020.
 
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* [[Liu Jie-ming]] ([[AKB48 Team TP|AKB48]] [[Team TP]]) was dismissed from the group on February 8, 2020.
 
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* [[Risa]] ([[AKB48 Team SH]] 2nd Generation [[AKB48 Team SH Trainee|Trainee]]) was dismissed from the group on April 2, 2020.
 
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* [[Chen XinYu]] ([[GNZ48]] [[GNZ48 Team NIII|Team NIII]]) was dismissed from the group on April 25, 2020.
 
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* [[Nguyễn Quế Minh Hân]] ([[SGO48]] 1st Generation [[SGO48 Trainee|Trainee]]) was dismissed from the group on May 26, 2020.
 
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* [[Shalza Grasita]] ([[JKT48]] 6th Generation [[JKT48 Academy|Academy Class A]]) was dismissed from the group on September 22, 2020.
 
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* [[Chen ZhangYuan]] ([[AKB48 Team SH]] 3rd Generation [[AKB48 Team SH Trainee|Trainee]]) was dismissed from the group on October 5, 2020.
 
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* [[Gabryela Marcelina]] ([[JKT48]] [[Team KIII]]) was dismissed from the group due to a scandal on November 16, 2020.
 
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* [[Erica Maria Macabutas]] ([[MNL48]] [[Team MII]]) was terminated from the group due to violations on December 31, 2020.
 
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* [[Shaira Duran]] ([[MNL48]] [[Team MII]]) was terminated from the group due to violations on December 31, 2020.
 
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* [[Shaina Duran]] ([[MNL48]] [[Team L]]) was terminated from the group due to violations on December 31, 2020.
 
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* [[Liu YiFei]] ([[BEJ48]] [[BEJ48.|BEJ48]]) was terminated from the group on March 5, 2021.
 
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* [[Sumitta Duangkaew (Faii)]] ([[BNK48]] [[Team BIII]]) was terminated from the group on March 19, 2021.
 
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* [[Natkritta Sangdamhru (Jeje)]] ([[BNK48]] 3rd Generation [[BNK48 Trainee|Trainee]]) was terminated from the group on March 19, 2021.
 
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* [[Hasegawa Momoka]] ([[AKB48]] [[Team 8]]) had her contract terminated and was dismissed from the group on March 26, 2021.
 
  
 
==Return==
 
==Return==
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A graduated member can return to the group she graduated or to a sister or rival group. However, this is usually limited due to the age limit of auditions. Currently, a total of 16 members returned to AKB48 Group after their graduation:
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A graduated member can return to the group she graduated from or to a sister or rival group. However, this is usually limited due to the age limit of auditions. Currently, a total of 16 members returned to AKB48 Group or Sakamichi Series after their graduation:
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* [[Kikuchi Ayaka]], originally a [[AKB48]]'s 3rd generation member, returned on [[AKB48]]'s 7th generation
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* [[Kikuchi Ayaka]], originally an [[AKB48]] 3rd generation member, returned as an [[AKB48]] 7th generation member.
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* [[Muranaka Satomi]], originally a [[AKB48]]'s 4th generation member, returned on [[AKB48]]'s 8th generation
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* [[Muranaka Satomi]], originally an [[AKB48]] 4th generation member, returned as an [[AKB48]] 8th generation member.
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* [[Fujimoto Sara]], originally a [[AKB48]]'s 4th generation member, returned on [[AKB48]]'s 9th generation
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* [[Fujimoto Sara]], originally an [[AKB48]] 4th generation member, returned as an [[AKB48]] 9th generation member.
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* [[Deguchi Aki]], originally a [[AKB48]]'s 4th generation member, returned on [[SKE48]]'s 1st generation
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* [[Deguchi Aki]], originally an [[AKB48]] 4th generation member, returned as an [[SKE48]] 1st generation member.
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* [[Saeki Mika]], originally a [[AKB48]]'s 4th generation member, returned as a [[Baito AKB]] member
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* [[Saeki Mika]], originally an [[AKB48]] 4th generation member, returned as a [[Baito AKB]] member.
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* [[Suzuki Shihori]], originally a [[AKB48]]'s 7th generation member, returned on [[AKB48]]'s 11th generation
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* [[Suzuki Shihori]], originally an [[AKB48]] 7th generation member, returned as an [[AKB48]] 11th generation member.
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* [[Nishikawa Nanami]], originally a [[AKB48]]'s 8th generation member, returned on [[Nogizaka46]]'s 2nd generation
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* [[Nishikawa Nanami]], originally an [[AKB48]] 8th generation member, returned as a [[Nogizaka46]] 2nd generation member.
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* [[Jo Eriko]], originally a [[NMB48]]'s 2nd generation member, returned on [[NMB48]]'s 4.5 generation
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* [[Jo Eriko]], originally an [[NMB48]] 2nd generation member, returned as an [[NMB48]] 4.5th generation member.
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* [[Tojima Hana]] and [[Komatani Hitomi]], originally [[AKB48]]'s 1st generation members, returned on [[SDN48]]'s 3rd generation
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* [[Tojima Hana]] and [[Komatani Hitomi]], originally [[AKB48]] 1st generation members, returned as [[SDN48]] 3rd generation members.
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* [[Takano Yui]] and [[Miaki Riho]], originally [[NMB48]] members, returned on [[Yoshimotozaka46]]'s 1st generation
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* [[Takano Yui]] and [[Miaki Riho]], originally [[NMB48]] members, returned as [[Yoshimotozaka46]] 1st generation members.
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* [[Wang RuiQi]], originally a [[SHY48]]'s 2nd generation member, returned on [[SHY48]]'s 4th generation
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* [[Wang RuiQi]], originally an [[SHY48]] 2nd generation member, returned as an [[SHY48]] 4th generation member.
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* [[Lin Yu-hsin]], originally a [[AKB48 Taiwan Audition|AKB48 Taiwan Audition Understudent]], returned on [[TPE48]]'s 1st generation.
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* [[Lin Yu-hsin]], originally an [[AKB48 Taiwan Audition|AKB48 Taiwan Audition Understudent]], returned as a [[TPE48]] 1st generation member.
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* [[Kitagawa Yuri]], originally a [[AKB48]]'s 3rd Draft generation member, returned on [[Nogizaka46]]'s [[Nogizaka46 4th Generation|4th generation]]
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* [[Kitagawa Yuri]], originally an [[AKB48]] 3rd Draft generation member, returned as a [[Nogizaka46]] [[Nogizaka46 4th Generation|4th generation]] member.
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* [[Chou Chia-an]], originally a [[AKB48 Taiwan Audition|AKB48 Taiwan Audition Understudent]], returned on [[AKB48 Team TP]]'s 2nd generation.
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* [[Chou Chia-an]], originally an [[AKB48 Taiwan Audition|AKB48 Taiwan Audition Understudent]], returned as an [[AKB48 Team TP]] 2nd generation member.
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Graduated members can also return sporadically to perform on concerts or special theater shows.
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* [[Han JiaLe]], originally an [[SHY48]] 1st generation member, returned as an [[SNH48]] [[SNH48 Trainee|Trainee]].
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* [[Xu ShiQi]], originally an [[SNH48]] 7th generation member, returned as an [[SNH48]] [[SNH48 Trainee|Trainee]].
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* [[Zuo JingYuan]], originally an [[SNH48]] 6th generation member and a former [[GNZ48]] [[GNZ48 Team NIII|Team NIII]] member, returned as an [[SNH48]] [[SNH48 Trainee|Trainee]].
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* [[Mariz Iyog]], originally an [[MNL48]] 1st generation member, returned as an [[MNL48]] 3rd generation member.
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* [[Made Devi Ranita Ningtara]], originally a [[JKT48]] 4th generation member, returned as a [[KLP48]] 1st generation member.
  
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==Graduated and Graduating Members in 2021==
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==Graduated and Graduating Members in 2024==
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Many members have graduated from the 48 Group since its formation. A full list of members who have graduated can be found [http://stage48.net/wiki/index.php/Category:Graduates here]<br/>
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Many members have graduated from the 48 Group since its formation. A full list of members who have graduated can be found [[:Category:Graduates|here]]<br/>
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Below is a list of members who graduated or announced their graduation in 2021 (some cases in 2019 and 2020) specifically.<br/>
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Below is a list of members who graduated or announced their graduation in 2024 (some cases in 2023) specifically.<br/>
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'''Bolded''' names denote [http://stage48.net/wiki/index.php/Category:Announced_Graduation members] who have yet to graduate since their announcement.
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'''Bolded''' names denote [[:Category:Announced_Graduation|members]] who have yet to graduate since their announcement.
  
 
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===AKB48===
 
===AKB48===
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* '''[[Honda Sora]]''' ([[Team A]])
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* [[Asai Nanami]] ([[AKB48 Regular Members|Regular Members]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
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* [[Maeda Ayaka]] ([[Team A]]) <small>(Announced in 2020)</small>
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* [[Onishi Momoka]] ([[AKB48 Regular Members|Regular Members]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
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* '''[[Minegishi Minami]]''' ([[Team K]]) <small>(Announced in 2019)</small>
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* [[Okabe Rin]] ([[AKB48 Regular Members|Regular Members]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
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* '''[[Sato Akari]]''' ([[Team 8]]/[[Team B]])
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* [[Otake Hitomi]] ([[AKB48 Regular Members|Regular Members]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
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* [[Hasegawa Momoka]] ([[Team 8]])
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* [[Oda Erina]] ([[AKB48 Regular Members|Regular Members]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
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* [[Rissen Airi]] ([[Team 8]])
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* [[Kashiwagi Yuki]] ([[AKB48 Regular Members|Regular Members]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
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* [[Kohama Kokone]] ([[AKB48 Regular Members|Regular Members]])
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* '''[[Komiyama Haruka]]''' ([[AKB48 Regular Members|Regular Members]])
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* [[Saito Haruna]] ([[AKB48 Regular Members|Regular Members]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
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* [[Sasaki Yukari]] ([[AKB48 Regular Members|Regular Members]])
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* [[Sato Minami]] ([[AKB48 Regular Members|Regular Members]])
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* [[Shinozaki Ayana]] ([[AKB48 Regular Members|Regular Members]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
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* [[Shimoguchi Hinana]] ([[AKB48 Regular Members|Regular Members]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
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* [[Taniguchi Megu]] ([[AKB48 Regular Members|Regular Members]])
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* [[Honda Hitomi]] ([[AKB48 Regular Members|Regular Members]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
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* [[Ma Chia-Ling]] ([[AKB48 Regular Members|Regular Members]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
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* [[Mogi Shinobu]] ([[AKB48 Regular Members|Regular Members]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
  
 
===SKE48===
 
===SKE48===
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* '''[[Matsui Jurina]]''' ([[Team S]]) <small>(Announced in 2020)</small>
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* [[Otani Yuki]] ([[Team S]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
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* [[Kataoka Narumi]] ([[Team KII]]) <small>(Announced in 2019)</small>
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* [[Takeuchi Nanami]] ([[Team S]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
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* [[Shirai Kotono]] ([[Team KII]]) <small>(Announced in 2020)</small>
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* '''[[Aoki Shiori]]''' ([[Team KII]])
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* '''[[Takayanagi Akane]]''' ([[Team KII]]) <small>(Announced in 2019)</small>
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* [[Kawashima Miharu]] ([[Team KII]])
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* '''[[Takeuchi Saki]]''' ([[Team KII]])
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* [[Kitano Ruka]] ([[Team KII]])
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* '''[[Nishi Marina]]''' ([[Team E]])
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* [[Mizuno Airi]] ([[Team KII]])
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* '''[[Hirata Shiina]]''' ([[Team E]])
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* '''[[Saito Makiko]]''' ([[Team E]])
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* [[Takahata Yuki]] ([[Team E]])
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* [[Tani Marika]] ([[Team E]])
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* [[Hayashi Mirei]] ([[Team E]])
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* [[Fukushi Nao]] ([[Team E]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
  
 
===NMB48===
 
===NMB48===
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* [[Sakamoto Nami]] ([[NMB48.|NMB48]]) <small>(Announced in 2020)</small>
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* '''[[Ishida Yuumi]]''' ([[Team N]])
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* '''[[Shiroma Miru]]''' ([[NMB48.|NMB48]])
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* '''[[Satsuki Aika]]''' ([[Team N]])
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* [[Azuma Yuki]] ([[NMB48.|NMB48]]) <small>(Announced in 2020)</small>
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* '''[[Nihei Manami]]''' ([[Team N]])
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* [[Yamamoto Ayaka]] ([[NMB48.|NMB48]]) <small>(Announced in 2020)</small>
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* [[Uno Mizuki]] ([[Team M]])
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* '''[[Jonishi Rei]]''' ([[Team M]])
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* '''[[Hara Karen]]''' ([[Team M]])
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* '''[[Matsuno Mio]]''' ([[Team M]])
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* [[Hayakawa Yuna]] ([[Team M]])
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* [[Maeda Reiko]] ([[Team M]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
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* [[Asao Momoka]] ([[Team BII]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
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* [[Yamamoto Hikaru]] ([[Team BII]])
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* [[Sakamoto Reio]] ([[NMB48 Kenkyuusei|Kenkyuusei]])
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* '''[[Furukawa Yukino]]''' ([[NMB48 Kenkyuusei|Kenkyuusei]])
  
 
===HKT48===
 
===HKT48===
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* '''[[Moriyasu Madoka]]''' ([[Team KIV]])
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* '''[[Aramaki Misaki]]''' ([[Team H]])
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* [[Ogawa Sana]] ([[HKT48 Kenkyuusei|Kenkyuusei]])
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* [[Sakai Moeka]] ([[Team H]])
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* '''[[Mogami Nanaka]]''' ([[Team H]])
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* [[Matsuoka Hana]] ([[Team KIV]])
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* [[Yamashita Emiri]] ([[Team KIV]])
  
 
===NGT48===
 
===NGT48===
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* [[Kato Minami]] ([[NGT48 1st Generation|1st Generation]]) <small>(Announced in 2020)</small>
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* '''[[Nara Miharu]]''' ([[NGT48 1st Generation|1st Generation]])
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* [[Homma Hinata]] ([[NGT48 1st Generation|1st Generation]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
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* '''[[Ogoe Haruka]]''' ([[NGT48 2nd Generation|2nd Generation]])
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* [[Kawagoe Saaya]] ([[NGT48 2nd Generation|2nd Generation]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
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* [[Sogabe Yume]] ([[NGT48 2nd Generation|2nd Generation]])
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* [[Furusawa Mana]] ([[NGT48 2nd Generation|2nd Generation]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
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* [[Mashimo Kaho]] ([[NGT48 2nd Generation|2nd Generation]])
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* [[Arai Ririno]] ([[NGT48 3rd Generation|3rd Generation]])
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* [[Hase Sumomo]] ([[NGT48 3rd Generation|3rd Generation]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
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* [[Minamikawa Haruka]] ([[NGT48 3rd Generation|3rd Generation]])
  
 
===STU48===
 
===STU48===
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* '''[[Otani Marina]]''' ([[STU48 1st Generation|1st Generation]])
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* [[Ishida Minami]] ([[STU48 1st Generation|1st Generation]])
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* '''[[Tanaka Kouko]]''' ([[STU48 1st Generation|1st Generation]]) <small>(Announced in 2020)</small>
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* [[Imamura Mitsuki]] ([[STU48 1st Generation|1st Generation]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
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* [[Iwata Hina]] ([[STU48 1st Generation|1st Generation]])
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* '''[[Mineyoshi Arisa]]''' ([[STU48 1st Generation|1st Generation]])
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* [[Morishita Maiha]] ([[STU48 1st Generation|1st Generation]])
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* [[Oki Yuka]] ([[STU48 3rd Draft|3rd Draft]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
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* '''[[Kojima Aiko]]''' ([[STU48 2nd Generation|2nd Generation]])
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* [[Suzuki Ayaka]] ([[STU48 2nd Generation|2nd Generation]])
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* [[Rissen Momoka]] ([[STU48 2nd Generation|2nd Generation]])
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* '''[[Kabeshima Yuika]]''' ([[STU48 3rd Generation|3rd Generation]])
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* [[Iwasaki Kasumi]] ([[STU48 Kenkyuusei|Kenkyuusei]])
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* '''[[Kajiwara Miu]]''' ([[STU48 Kenkyuusei|Kenkyuusei]])
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* [[Shimizu Risako]] ([[STU48 Kenkyuusei|Kenkyuusei]])
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* [[Hasegawa Noa]] ([[STU48 Kenkyuusei|Kenkyuusei]])
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* [[Fujii Rie]] ([[STU48 Kenkyuusei|Kenkyuusei]])
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===Nogizaka46===
 
===Nogizaka46===
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* '''[[Hori Miona]]''' ([[Nogizaka46 2nd Generation|2nd Generation]]) <small>(Announced in 2020)</small>
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* [[Sakaguchi Tamami]] ([[Nogizaka46 3rd Generation|3rd Generation]])
 +
* [[Yamashita Mizuki]] ([[Nogizaka46 3rd Generation|3rd Generation]])
 +
* [[Kakehashi Sayaka]] ([[Nogizaka46 4th Generation|4th Generation]])
 +
* [[Seimiya Rei]] ([[Nogizaka46 4th Generation|4th Generation]])
 +
* '''[[Mukai Hazuki]]''' ([[Nogizaka46 3rd Generation|3rd Generation]])
  
 
===Sakurazaka46===
 
===Sakurazaka46===
−
* [[Matsudaira Riko]] ([[Sakurazaka46 2nd Generation|2nd Generation]])
+
* '''[[Uemura Rina]]''' ([[Sakurazaka46 1st Generation|1st Generation]])
 +
* [[Kobayashi Yui]] ([[Sakurazaka46 1st Generation|1st Generation]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
 +
* '''[[Saito Fuyuka]]''' ([[Sakurazaka46 1st Generation|1st Generation]])
  
−
===Yoshimotozaka46===
+
===Hinatazaka46===
−
* [[TAK]] ([[Yoshimotozaka46 2nd Generation|2nd Generation]])
+
* '''[[Kato Shiho]]''' ([[Hinatazaka46 1st Generation|1st Generation]])
 +
* [[Saito Kyoko]] ([[Hinatazaka46 1st Generation|1st Generation]])
 +
* [[Takamoto Ayaka]] ([[Hinatazaka46 1st Generation|1st Generation]])
 +
* '''[[Higashimura Mei]]''' ([[Hinatazaka46 1st Generation|1st Generation]])
 +
* '''[[Nibu Akari]]'''  ([[Hinatazaka46 2nd Generation|2nd Generation]])
 +
* '''[[Hamagishi Hiyori]]'''  ([[Hinatazaka46 2nd Generation|2nd Generation]])
  
 
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===JKT48===
 
===JKT48===
−
* [[Adriani Elisabeth]] ([[Team J]])
+
* [[Adzana Shaliha]] ([[JKT48 Promoted Members|JKT48]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
−
* [[Amanina Afiqah]] ([[Team J]])
+
* [[Azizi Asadel]] ([[JKT48 Promoted Members|JKT48]])
−
* [[Diani Amalia Ramadhani]] ([[Team J]])
+
* '''[[Reva Fidela]]''' ([[JKT48 Promoted Members|JKT48]])
−
* [[Frieska Anastasia Laksani]] ([[Team J]]) <small>(Announced in 2020)</small>
+
* [[Shani Indira Natio]] ([[JKT48 Promoted Members|JKT48]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
−
* [[Gabriel Angelina]] ([[Team J]])
+
* [[Yessica Tamara]] ([[JKT48 Promoted Members|JKT48]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
−
* [[Nabila Fitriana]] ([[Team J]])
+
* [[Aisa Maharani]] ([[JKT48 Trainee|Trainee]])
−
* [[Nadila Cindi Wantari]] ([[Team J]]) <small>(Announced in 2020)</small>
+
* [[Jeane Victoria]] ([[JKT48 Trainee|Trainee]])
−
* [[Riska Amelia Putri]] ([[Team J]])
 
−
* [[Rona Anggreani]] ([[Team J]]) <small>(Announced in 2020)</small>
 
−
* [[Sania Julia Montolalu]] ([[Team J]])
 
−
* [[Anastasya Narwastu Tety Handuran]] ([[Team KIII]])
 
−
* [[Beby Chaesara Anadila]] ([[Team KIII]]) <small>(Announced in 2019)</small>
 
−
* [[Fidly Immanda Azzahra]] ([[Team KIII]])
 
−
* [[Kandiya Rafa Maulidita]] ([[Team KIII]])
 
−
* [[Nurhayati]] ([[Team KIII]])
 
−
* [[Rinanda Syahputri]] ([[Team KIII]])
 
−
* [[Aurel Mayori]] ([[Team T]])
 
−
* [[Umega Maulana]] ([[Team T]])
 
−
* [[Viona Fadrin]] ([[Team T]])
 
−
* [[Caithlyn Gwyneth]] ([[JKT48 Academy|Academy Class A]])
 
−
* [[Chalista Ellysia]] ([[JKT48 Academy|Academy Class A]])
 
−
* [[Christabel Jocelyn]] ([[JKT48 Academy|Academy Class A]])
 
−
* [[Cindy Nugroho]] ([[JKT48 Academy|Academy Class A]])
 
−
* [[Febi Komaril]] ([[JKT48 Academy|Academy Class A]])
 
−
* [[Febrina Diponegoro]] ([[JKT48 Academy|Academy Class A]])
 
−
* [[Gabriella Stevany]] ([[JKT48 Academy|Academy Class A]])
 
−
* [[Keisya Ramadhani]] ([[JKT48 Academy|Academy Class A]])
 
−
* [[Nabila Gusmarlia]] ([[JKT48 Academy|Academy Class A]])
 
−
* [[Putri Elzahra]] ([[JKT48 Academy|Academy Class A]])
 
−
* [[Shinta Devi]] ([[JKT48 Academy|Academy Class A]])
 
  
 
===BNK48===
 
===BNK48===
−
* '''[[Plearnpichaya Komalarajun (Juné)]]''' ([[Team BIII]]) <small>(Announced in 2020)</small>
+
* [[Rachaya Tupkunanon (Minmin)|Minmin]] ([[Team BIII]])
−
* [[Sumitta Duangkaew (Faii)]] ([[Team BIII]])
+
* [[Khawisara Singplod (Myyu)|Myyu]] ([[Team BIII]])
−
* '''[[Nannaphas Loetnamchoetsakun (Mewnich)]]''' ([[Team NV]])
+
* [[Warinrat Yolprasong (Niky)|Niky]] ([[Team BIII]])
−
* [[Natkritta Sangdamhru (Jeje)]] ([[BNK48 Trainee|Trainee]])
+
* [[Jidarpha Chamchooy (Panda)|Panda]] ([[Team BIII]])
 +
* [[Weeraya Zhang (Wee)|Wee]] ([[Team BIII]])
 +
* [[Natticha Chantaravareelekha (Fond)|Fond]] ([[Team NV]])
 +
* [[Nuttakul Pimtongchaikul (Gygee)|Gygee]] ([[Team NV]])
 +
* [[Manipa Roopanya (Khamin)|Khamin]] ([[Team NV]])
 +
* [[Chanyapuk Numprasop (New)|New]] ([[Team NV]])
 +
* [[Phattharanarin Mueanarit (Nine)|Nine]] ([[Team NV]])
 +
* [[Nippitcha Pipitdaecha (Paeyah)|Paeyah]] ([[Team NV]])
 +
* [[Pakwan Noijaiboon|Pakwan]] ([[Team NV]])
 +
* [[Sirikarn Shinnawatsuwan (Phukkhom)|Phukkhom]] ([[Team NV]])
 +
* [[Ratah Chinkrajangkit|Ratah]] ([[Team NV]])
 +
* '''[[Sawitchaya Kajonrungsilp (Satchan)|Satchan]]''' ([[Team NV]])
 +
* [[Tarisa Preechatangkit (Stang)|Stang]] ([[Team NV]])
 +
* [[Nana Goto|Nana]] ([[BNK48 Trainee|Trainee]])
  
 
===MNL48===
 
===MNL48===
−
* '''[[Lorelaine Sañosa]]''' ([[Team MII]])
+
* [[Coleen Trinidad|Coleen]] ([[MNL48 1st Generation|1st Generation]])
−
* '''[[Aubrey Ysabelle Delos Reyes]]''' ([[Team NIV]]) <small>(Announced in 2020)</small>
+
* [[Lara Mae Layar|Lara]] ([[MNL48 1st Generation|1st Generation]])
−
* '''[[Jhona Alyanah Padillo]]''' ([[Team NIV]])
+
* [[Princess Rius Briquillo|Princess]] ([[MNL48 1st Generation|1st Generation]])
−
* '''[[Ruth Carla Dela Paz]]''' ([[Team NIV]])
+
* [[Miho Hoshino|Miho]] ([[MNL48 2nd Generation|2nd Generation]])
−
* '''[[Marsela Mari Guia]]''' ([[Team L]]) <small>(Announced in 2020)</small>
+
 
−
* '''[[Nicelle Joy Bozon]]''' ([[Team L]])
+
===AKB48 Team SH===
−
* [[Glaciana Marie Pelagio]] ([[MNL48 Trainee|Trainee]])
+
* [[Li ShiQi]] ([[AKB48 Team SH 1st Generation|1st Generation]])
−
* [[Jashmin Iballo]] ([[MNL48 Trainee|Trainee]])
+
* [[Wan FangZhou]] ([[AKB48 Team SH 1st Generation|1st Generation]])
 +
* [[Xu YiTing]] ([[AKB48 Team SH 1st Generation|1st Generation]])
 +
* [[Jian QiangWei]] ([[AKB48 Team SH 2nd Generation|2nd Generation]])
 +
* [[Liang ShiAn]] ([[AKB48 Team SH 2nd Generation|2nd Generation]])
 +
* [[Peng LuXuan]] ([[AKB48 Team SH 3rd Generation|3rd Generation]])
 +
* [[Zeng Yi]] ([[AKB48 Team SH 4th Generation|4th Generation]])
 +
* [[Lu Xi]] ([[AKB48 Team SH 6th Generation|6th Generation]])
  
 
===AKB48 Team TP===
 
===AKB48 Team TP===
−
* '''[[Honda Yuzuka]]''' ([[Sakura]])
+
* '''[[Kuo Shin-yu]]''' ([[TIC TAC TOE]])
 +
 
 +
===CGM48===
 +
* [[Punyawee Jungcharoen (Aom)|Aom]] ([[Team C]])
 +
* '''[[Pundita Koontawee (Fortune)|Fortune]]''' ([[Team C]])
 +
* '''[[Izuta Rina|Izurina]]''' ([[Team C]])
 +
* [[Chayanan Jedpeenongruamjai (Milk)|Milk]] ([[CGM48 Trainee|Trainee]])
 +
* [[Suphatchaya Khamngern (Papang)|Papang]] ([[CGM48 Trainee|Trainee]])
  
 
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| valign="top" |
  
 
===SNH48===
 
===SNH48===
−
* [[Liu ChenXue]] ([[Team SII]])
+
* [[Li Hui]] ([[Team SII]])
−
* [[Zhang RuiJie]]‎ ([[Team NII]])
+
* [[Ma YuLing]] ([[Team SII]])
−
* [[Cheng Ge]] ([[Team HII]])
+
* [[Shao XueCong]] ([[Team SII]])
 +
* [[Zhu HanJia]] ([[Team SII]])
 +
* '''[[Liu ShuXian]]''' ([[Team NII]])
 +
* [[Liu Xian]] ([[Team NII]])
 +
* [[Su ShanShan]] ([[Team NII]])
 +
* [[Xu JiaJia]] ([[Team NII]])
 +
* [[Yan Qin]] ([[Team NII]])
 +
* [[Zhang HuaiJin]] ([[Team NII]])
 +
* [[Jiang Shan]] ([[Team HII]])
 +
* '''[[Yuan YiQi]]''' ([[Team HII]])
 +
* [[HeYang QingQing]] ([[Team X]])
 +
* [[Lv XiangYi]] ([[Team X]])
 +
* [[Wang YueYao]] ([[Team X]])
 +
* [[Xie TianYi]] ([[Team X]])
 +
* '''[[Zuo JingYuan]]''' ([[Team X]])
 +
* [[Zhang YiTing]] ([[Team X]])
 +
* [[Lu ChenXin]] ([[SNH48 Trainee|Trainee]])
 +
* [[Luo YingChen]] ([[SNH48 Trainee|Trainee]])
 +
* [[Wen BingBing]] ([[SNH48 Trainee|Trainee]])
 +
* [[Wang ZiShu]] ([[SNH48 Trainee|Trainee]])
 +
* [[Xia YiXin]] ([[SNH48 Trainee|Trainee]])
 +
* [[Zhang HanYin]] ([[SNH48 Trainee|Trainee]])
 +
 
 +
===GNZ48===
 +
* [[Luo KeJia]] ([[GNZ48 Team G|Team G]])
 +
* [[Li ShanShan]] ([[GNZ48 Team G|Team G]])
 +
* '''[[Yang RuoXi]]''' ([[GNZ48 Team G|Team G]])
 +
* [[Chen NanXi]] ([[GNZ48 Team NIII|Team NIII]])
 +
* '''[[Lu Jing]]''' ([[GNZ48 Team NIII|Team NIII]])
 +
* '''[[Liu QianQian]]''' ([[GNZ48 Team NIII|Team NIII]])
 +
* [[Wang Zi]] ([[GNZ48 Team NIII|Team NIII]])
 +
* [[Zeng Jia]] ([[GNZ48 Team NIII|Team NIII]])
 +
* '''[[Chen Ke]]''' ([[GNZ48 Team Z|Team Z]])
 +
* [[Nong YanPing]] ([[GNZ48 Team Z|Team Z]])
 +
* [[Lan YaXin]] ([[GNZ48 Trainee|Trainee]])
 +
* [[Sun YuYuan]] ([[GNZ48 Trainee|Trainee]])
  
 
===BEJ48===
 
===BEJ48===
−
* [[Cheng YuLu]] ([[BEJ48.|BEJ48]])
+
* [[Gao YuJin]] ([[BEJ48 Team B|Team B]])
−
* [[Liu YiFei]] ([[BEJ48.|BEJ48]])
+
* [[Meng QingYu]] ([[BEJ48 Team B|Team B]])
−
* [[Wang YuLan]] ([[BEJ48.|BEJ48]])
+
* [[Shen ZhiHan]] ([[BEJ48 Team B|Team B]])
−
* [[Zheng YiFan]] ([[BEJ48.|BEJ48]])
+
* [[Zhang XinRu]] ([[BEJ48 Team B|Team B]])
 +
* [[Chen ZhiFei]] ([[BEJ48 Team E|Team E]])
 +
* [[Li XinLe]] ([[BEJ48 Team E|Team E]])
 +
* [[Sun XiaoYan]] ([[BEJ48 Team E|Team E]])
 +
 
 +
===CKG48===
 +
* [[Gao XueYi]] ([[CKG48 Team C|Team C]])
 +
* [[Luo YuTing]] ([[CKG48 Team C|Team C]])
 +
* [[Peng YuHan]] ([[CKG48 Team C|Team C]])
 +
* [[Zhao ZeHui]] ([[CKG48 Team C|Team C]])
 +
* [[Yang TianLing]] ([[CKG48 Team K|Team K]])
 +
* [[Zhang YuYe]] ([[CKG48 Team K|Team K]])
 +
* [[Shen JiaLu]] ([[CKG48 Trainee|Trainee]])
  
−
===GNZ48===
+
===CGT48===
−
* '''[[Chen JiaYing (GNZ48)|Chen JiaYing]]''' ([[GNZ48 Team G|Team G]])
+
* [[He YuXin]] ([[CGT48 Team GII|Team GII]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
  
−
===CKG48===
 
−
* [[Jiang Xin]] ([[CKG48.|CKG48]])
 
−
* [[Tu XiuWen]] ([[CKG48.|CKG48]])
 
−
* [[Wang MengZhu]] ([[CKG48.|CKG48]])
 
−
* [[Yu YunXuan]] ([[CKG48.|CKG48]])
 
−
* [[Zou BingQing]] ([[CKG48.|CKG48]])
 
 
|}
 
|}
  
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
 
* The first member to graduate from the AKB48 group is [[Team A]]'s [[Usami Yuki]] who graduated on March 31, 2006.
 
* The first member to graduate from the AKB48 group is [[Team A]]'s [[Usami Yuki]] who graduated on March 31, 2006.
−
* The biggest mass graduation was by [[SDN48]], where all members from the group graduated together on March 31, 2012.
+
* In addition, mass graduations have occurred in several groups.
−
* The year 2020 had the largest number of graduating and graduated members.
+
** [[SDN48]]: Currently the largest mass graduation. All (39) members graduated together on March 31, 2012, following the group's disbandment.
−
** 49 members from the Japanese AKB48 group.
+
** [[MNL48]]: All 24 members that didn't ranked on the 2nd General Election were forced to graduate on May 1, 2019.
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** 14 members from the Sakamichi group.
+
** [[DEL48]]: All (22) members graduated on October 9, 2020, following the group's indefinite hiatus.
−
** 85 from the overseas groups.
+
** [[JKT48]]: 30 members left the group from March 11 to 14 2021, following the disbandment of all teams and [[JKT48 Academy]].
−
** 64 from the SNH48 Group <small>(excluding [[JNR48]])</small>.
+
** [[SGO48]]: All (19) members graduated together on December 22, 2021, following the group's disbandment.
−
** A total of 212 members from the combined numbers of AKB48 Group, Sakamichi Series, and SNH48 Group have either announced graduation or graduated.
+
** [[SHY48]]: 26 members left the group on January 19, 2019, following the group's disbandment.
 +
** [[CKG48]]: 26 members left the group on January 19, 2019, following the group's disbandment.
 +
** [[SNH48]]: 12 1st Generation members graduated on October 8, 2020, following contract expiration. These members were named [[Honorary Graduates]].
 +
** [[BNK48]]: 19 1st Generation members graduated from the group on December 18, 2022.
 +
** [[BNK48]]: 14 2nd Generation members graduated from the group on April 30, 2024.
 +
* The year 2021 had the largest number of graduated and graduating members.
 +
** 68 members from the Japanese 48 Group.
 +
** 16 members from the Sakamichi Series.
 +
** 90 from the overseas groups.
 +
** 58 from the SNH48 Group.
 +
** A total of 232 members from the combined numbers of AKB48 Group, Sakamichi Series, and SNH48 Group have either announced graduation or graduated.
 +
* Record graduation announcements per group:
 +
** The year 2023 had the largest number of graduation announcements in AKB48 (41). This makes AKB48 also the group with the highest number of graduation announcements in a single year.
 +
** The year 2019 had the largest number of graduation announcements in SKE48 (15).
 +
** The year 2019 had the largest number of graduation announcements in NMB48 (17).
 +
** The year 2022 had the largest number of graduation announcements in HKT48 (15).
 +
** The year 2022 had the largest number of graduation announcements in NGT48 (10).
 +
** The year 2024 had the largest number of graduation announcements in STU48 (12).
 +
** The year 2019 had the largest number of graduation announcements in Nogizaka46 (9).
 +
** The year 2020 had the largest number of graduation announcements in Keyakizaka46 (6).
 +
** The year 2022 had the largest number of graduation announcements in Sakurazaka46 (5).
 +
** The year 2024 had the largest number of graduation announcements in Hinatazaka46 (6).
 +
** The year 2021 had the largest number of graduation announcements in Yoshimotozaka46 (15).
 +
** The year 2021 had the largest number of graduation announcements in JKT48 (32).
 +
** The year 2022 had the largest number of graduation announcements in BNK48 (21).
 +
** The year 2019 had the largest number of graduation announcements in MNL48 (26).
 +
** The year 2024 had the largest number of graduation announcements in AKB48 Team SH (7).
 +
** The year 2023 had the largest number of graduation announcements in AKB48 Team TP (19).
 +
** The year 2023 had the largest number of graduation announcements in CGM48 (3).
 +
** The year 2020 had the largest number of graduation announcements in SNH48 (28).
 +
** The years 2019 and 2024 had the largest number of graduation announcements in GNZ48 (11).
 +
** The year 2020 had the largest number of graduation announcements in BEJ48 (18).
 +
** The year 2021 had the largest number of graduation announcements in CKG48 (12).
 +
** The year 2023 had the largest number of graduation announcements in CGT48 (2).
 +
** The year 2022 had the largest number of graduation announcements in IDOLS Ft (5).

Latest revision as of 14:00, 31 October 2024

Graduation (卒業 Sotsugyou) is a term used to refer to when a member of AKB48, Sakamichi Series, SNH48 and their respective national and international sister groups leaves their respective group. The term is not exclusive to these groups, and is used by other idol groups as well.

Graduation Process

1. Announcement

Members usually announce their graduation from the group as a surprise announcement at the end of theater performances. The date of the member's final performance is usually decided by management at a later time.

Other methods of graduation announcement include (but are not limited to):

Reasons for graduation can vary. Common reasons include:

  • Choosing to focus on studies
  • Poor health
  • Pursuing a career in show-business outside the AKB48 Group
  • Personal reasons
2. The Ceremony

The graduation ceremony for a graduating member of AKB48, SNH48, and their respective sister groups, usually consists of a final theater performance. After this performance the member takes down her picture from the portrait wall of the theater. Senbatsu members often get segments of concerts dedicated to their graduation in addition to a theater ceremony. In rare cases, a full concert can be dedicated to and named after the graduating member/s if the member is highly significant to the group.
(See: List of Graduation Concerts)

In some cases, graduated members are still obligated to attend handshake events after their final performance at the theater. This most often occurs when the tickets were sold before the member announced her graduation.

Graduated members can sometimes be invited to perform in commemorative concerts or special theater shows, even after their graduation.

3. Withdrawal (「辞退」・「活動辞退」)

This term can be used for members who chose to leave the group without a graduation ceremony. This most often occurs when a scandal involving the member surfaces, such as in the cases of Yonezawa Rumi, Hirajima Natsumi, Masuda Yuka, Harada Mayu, Tsuji Nozomi, and Yokono Sumire. It can also be used for kenkyuusei scheduled for promotion or debut but leave the group anyway, such as Mitsumune Kaoru, Fujimoto Mitsuki, Maemura Himea, and Nakajima Hikari. However, the term can still be used as a neutral way to announce leaving the group, such as with Uemura Azusa and Hirate Yurina.

4. Dismissal (「解雇」・「契約解除」)

(See Also List of Members who were Punished for Violating Rules)

This term is used for members who are forced to leave the group after breaking a group or contract rule.

Return

A graduated member can return to the group she graduated from or to a sister or rival group. However, this is usually limited due to the age limit of auditions. Currently, a total of 16 members returned to AKB48 Group or Sakamichi Series after their graduation:

Graduated and Graduating Members in 2024

Many members have graduated from the 48 Group since its formation. A full list of members who have graduated can be found here
Below is a list of members who graduated or announced their graduation in 2024 (some cases in 2023) specifically.
Bolded names denote members who have yet to graduate since their announcement.

AKB48

SKE48

NMB48

HKT48

NGT48

STU48

Nogizaka46

Sakurazaka46

Hinatazaka46

JKT48

BNK48

MNL48

AKB48 Team SH

AKB48 Team TP

CGM48

SNH48

GNZ48

BEJ48

CKG48

CGT48

Trivia

  • The first member to graduate from the AKB48 group is Team A's Usami Yuki who graduated on March 31, 2006.
  • In addition, mass graduations have occurred in several groups.
    • SDN48: Currently the largest mass graduation. All (39) members graduated together on March 31, 2012, following the group's disbandment.
    • MNL48: All 24 members that didn't ranked on the 2nd General Election were forced to graduate on May 1, 2019.
    • DEL48: All (22) members graduated on October 9, 2020, following the group's indefinite hiatus.
    • JKT48: 30 members left the group from March 11 to 14 2021, following the disbandment of all teams and JKT48 Academy.
    • SGO48: All (19) members graduated together on December 22, 2021, following the group's disbandment.
    • SHY48: 26 members left the group on January 19, 2019, following the group's disbandment.
    • CKG48: 26 members left the group on January 19, 2019, following the group's disbandment.
    • SNH48: 12 1st Generation members graduated on October 8, 2020, following contract expiration. These members were named Honorary Graduates.
    • BNK48: 19 1st Generation members graduated from the group on December 18, 2022.
    • BNK48: 14 2nd Generation members graduated from the group on April 30, 2024.
  • The year 2021 had the largest number of graduated and graduating members.
    • 68 members from the Japanese 48 Group.
    • 16 members from the Sakamichi Series.
    • 90 from the overseas groups.
    • 58 from the SNH48 Group.
    • A total of 232 members from the combined numbers of AKB48 Group, Sakamichi Series, and SNH48 Group have either announced graduation or graduated.
  • Record graduation announcements per group:
    • The year 2023 had the largest number of graduation announcements in AKB48 (41). This makes AKB48 also the group with the highest number of graduation announcements in a single year.
    • The year 2019 had the largest number of graduation announcements in SKE48 (15).
    • The year 2019 had the largest number of graduation announcements in NMB48 (17).
    • The year 2022 had the largest number of graduation announcements in HKT48 (15).
    • The year 2022 had the largest number of graduation announcements in NGT48 (10).
    • The year 2024 had the largest number of graduation announcements in STU48 (12).
    • The year 2019 had the largest number of graduation announcements in Nogizaka46 (9).
    • The year 2020 had the largest number of graduation announcements in Keyakizaka46 (6).
    • The year 2022 had the largest number of graduation announcements in Sakurazaka46 (5).
    • The year 2024 had the largest number of graduation announcements in Hinatazaka46 (6).
    • The year 2021 had the largest number of graduation announcements in Yoshimotozaka46 (15).
    • The year 2021 had the largest number of graduation announcements in JKT48 (32).
    • The year 2022 had the largest number of graduation announcements in BNK48 (21).
    • The year 2019 had the largest number of graduation announcements in MNL48 (26).
    • The year 2024 had the largest number of graduation announcements in AKB48 Team SH (7).
    • The year 2023 had the largest number of graduation announcements in AKB48 Team TP (19).
    • The year 2023 had the largest number of graduation announcements in CGM48 (3).
    • The year 2020 had the largest number of graduation announcements in SNH48 (28).
    • The years 2019 and 2024 had the largest number of graduation announcements in GNZ48 (11).
    • The year 2020 had the largest number of graduation announcements in BEJ48 (18).
    • The year 2021 had the largest number of graduation announcements in CKG48 (12).
    • The year 2023 had the largest number of graduation announcements in CGT48 (2).
    • The year 2022 had the largest number of graduation announcements in IDOLS Ft (5).
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