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'''Graduation''' (卒業 ''Sotsugyou'') is a term used to refer to a member of [[AKB48]], [[SKE48]], [[SDN48]], [[NMB48]], [[HKT48]], [[NGT48]], [[JKT48]], [[Nogizaka46]], [[Keyakizaka46]], [[SNH48]], [[BEJ48]], [[GNZ48]] and [[SHY48]], 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==
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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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=====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 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]])
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* Announcement through a YouTube video (Example: [[Nozawa Rena]])
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* Announcement through SHOWROOM broadcast (Example: [[Tano Yuka]])
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* 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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* Annoncement on press conference (Example: [[Shimazaki Haruka]])
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* Announcement through a press conference (Example: [[Shimazaki Haruka]])
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* 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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* Personal reasons
 
* Personal reasons
  
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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. This has happened on several occasions:
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=====2. The Ceremony=====
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* [[AKB48 Oshima Yuko Graduation Concert in Ajinomoto Stadium|AKB48 Ajinomoto Stadium Concert]] in 2014 was dedicated to and named after [[Oshima Yuko]].<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/>
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* [[AKB48 Manatsu no Tandoku Concert in SSA 〜Kawaei-san no Koto ga Suki Deshita〜|AKB48 Saitama Super Arena Concert]] in 2015 was dedicated to and named after [[Kawaei Rina]].<br/>
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(See: [[List of Graduation Concerts]])
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* [[Matsui Rena SKE48 Graduation Concert in Toyota Stadium ~2588 DAYS~|SKE48 Toyota Stadium Concert]] in 2015 was dedicated to and named after [[Matsui Rena]].<br/>
 
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* [[Takajo Aki and Nagao Mariya Graduation Concert|AKB48 Tokyo Dome Hall Concert]] in 2016 was dedicated to and named after [[Takajo Aki]] and [[Nagao Mariya]].<br/>
 
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* [[Minna, Nakunjaneezo. Miyazawa Sae Graduation Concert in Nippon Gaishi Hall|SKE48 Nippon Gaishi Hall Concert]] in 2016 was dedicated to and named after [[Miyazawa Sae]].<br/>
 
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* [[Shuku Takahashi Minami Graduation "148.5cm no Mita Yume" in Yokohama Stadium|AKB48 Yokohama Stadium Concert]] in 2016 was dedicated to and named after [[Takahashi Minami]].<br/>
 
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* [[Saigo Made Warukii de Gomennasai|NMB48 Kobe World Kinen Hall Concert]] in 2016 was dedicated to and named after [[Watanabe Miyuki]].<br/>
 
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* [[Shibata Aya's Graduation Thanksgiving Festival ~Demo Ayachan Kara wa Sotsugyou Shimasen!~|SKE48 Zepp Nagoya Concert]] in 2016 was dedicated to and named after [[Shibata Aya]].<br/>
 
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* [[Kojimatsuri ～Kojima Haruna Kanshasai～|AKB48 Yoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium]] in 2017 was dedicated to and named after [[Kojima Haruna]].<br/>
 
  
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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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==Other Terms==
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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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'''Withdraw''' (「辞退」・「活動辞退」)<br/>
 
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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/><br/>
 
  
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'''Dismiss''' (「解雇」・「契約解除」)<br/>
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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 thirteen 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.
 
  
 
==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 10 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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Graduated members can also return sporadically to perform on concerts or special theater shows.
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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 an [[SHY48]] 2nd generation member, returned as an [[SHY48]] 4th generation member.
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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 an [[AKB48]] 3rd Draft generation member, returned as a [[Nogizaka46]] [[Nogizaka46 4th Generation|4th generation]] member.
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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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* [[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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==Graduated and Graduating Members in 2017==
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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 2017 (some cases in 2016) 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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* [[Owada Nana]] ([[Team A]]) <small>(Announced in 2016)</small>
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* [[Asai Nanami]] ([[AKB48 Regular Members|Regular Members]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
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* [[Kojima Haruna]] ([[Team A]]) <small>(Announced in 2016)</small>
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* [[Onishi Momoka]] ([[AKB48 Regular Members|Regular Members]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
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* [[Nakamura Mariko]] ([[Team A]])
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* [[Okabe Rin]] ([[AKB48 Regular Members|Regular Members]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
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* [[Aigasa Moe]] ([[Team K]]) <small>(Announced in 2016)</small>
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* [[Otake Hitomi]] ([[AKB48 Regular Members|Regular Members]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
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* '''[[Shimada Haruka]]''' ([[Team K]])
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* [[Oda Erina]] ([[AKB48 Regular Members|Regular Members]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
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* [[Suzuki Mariya]] ([[Team K]])
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* '''[[Kashiwagi Yuki]]''' ([[AKB48 Regular Members|Regular Members]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
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* [[Nakata Chisato]] ([[Team K]])
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* [[Saito Haruna]] ([[AKB48 Regular Members|Regular Members]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
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* [[Umeta Ayano]] ([[Team B]]) <small>(Announced in 2016)</small>
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* [[Sasaki Yukari]] ([[AKB48 Regular Members|Regular Members]])  
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* [[Oshima Ryoka]] ([[Team B]])
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* '''[[Sato Minami]]''' ([[AKB48 Regular Members|Regular Members]])
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* [[Kizaki Yuria]] ([[Team B]])
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* [[Shinozaki Ayana]] ([[AKB48 Regular Members|Regular Members]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
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* [[Tanabe Miku]] ([[Team B]])
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* [[Shimoguchi Hinana]] ([[AKB48 Regular Members|Regular Members]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
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* [[Yokoshima Aeri]] ([[Team B]])  
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* '''[[Taniguchi Megu]]''' ([[AKB48 Regular Members|Regular Members]])
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* '''[[Watanabe Mayu]]''' ([[Team B]])
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* [[Honda Hitomi]] ([[AKB48 Regular Members|Regular Members]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
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* '''[[Iino Miyabi]]''' ([[Team 4]])
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* [[Ma Chia-Ling]] ([[AKB48 Regular Members|Regular Members]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
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* [[Okada Ayaka]] ([[Team 4]])
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* [[Mogi Shinobu]] ([[AKB48 Regular Members|Regular Members]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
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* [[Nishino Miki]] ([[Team 4]]) <small>(Announced in 2016)</small>
 
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* [[Abe Mei]] ([[Team 8]])
 
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* [[Tani Yuri]] ([[Team 8]])
 
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* [[Hamamatsu Riona]] ([[Team 8]])
 
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* [[Fukuchi Rena]] ([[Team 8]])
 
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* [[Yoshino Miyu]] ([[Team 8]]) <small>(Announced in 2016)</small>
 
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* [[Takahashi Kira]] ([[AKB48 Kenkyuusei|Kenkyuusei]])
 
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* [[Noguchi Nanami]] ([[AKB48 Kenkyuusei|Kenkyuusei]])
 
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* [[Nomura Nao]] ([[AKB48 Kenkyuusei|Kenkyuusei]])
 
  
 
===SKE48===
 
===SKE48===
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* [[Azuma Rion]] ([[Team S]])
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* [[Otani Yuki]] ([[Team S]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
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* '''[[Oya Masana]]''' ([[Team S]])
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* [[Takeuchi Nanami]] ([[Team S]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
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* '''[[Goto Risako]]''' ([[Team S]])
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* '''[[Kawashima Miharu]]''' ([[Team KII]])
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* [[Takeuchi Mai]] ([[Team S]])
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* '''[[Kitano Ruka]]''' ([[Team KII]])
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* [[Noguchi Yume]] ([[Team S]])
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* '''[[Takahata Yuki]]''' ([[Team E]])
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* [[Futamura Haruka]] ([[Team S]])
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* [[Tani Marika]] ([[Team E]])
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* [[Yakata Miki]] ([[Team S]])
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* '''[[Fukushi Nao]]''' ([[Team E]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
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* [[Ishida Anna]] ([[Team KII]])
 
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* [[Sakai Mei]] ([[Team E]])
 
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* [[Kawasaki Narumi]] ([[SKE48 Kenkyuusei|Kenkyuusei]]) <small>(Announced in 2016)</small>
 
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* [[Kawai Anna]] ([[SKE48 Kenkyuusei|Kenkyuusei]])
 
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* [[Kobayashi Kano]] ([[SKE48 Kenkyuusei|Kenkyuusei]])
 
  
 
===NMB48===
 
===NMB48===
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* [[Jonishi Kei]] ([[Team N]]) <small>(Announced in 2016)</small>
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* '''[[Hayakawa Yuna]]''' ([[Team M]])
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* [[Sutou Ririka]] ([[Team N]])
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* [[Maeda Reiko]] ([[Team M]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
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* [[Yabushita Shu]] ([[Team N]]) <small>(Announced in 2016)</small>
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* [[Asao Momoka]] ([[Team BII]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
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* [[Kamieda Emika]] ([[Team M]])
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* '''[[Yamamoto Hikaru]]''' ([[Team BII]])
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* [[Kinoshita Momoka]] ([[Team M]])
 
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* [[Fujie Reina]] ([[Team BII]])
 
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* [[Muranaka Yuki]] ([[Team BII]])
 
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* [[Yamaguchi Yuki]] ([[Team BII]])
 
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* '''[[Yagura Fuuko]]''' ([[Team BII]])
 
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* [[Nishinaka Nanami]] ([[NMB48 Kenkyuusei|Kenkyuusei]])
 
  
 
===HKT48===
 
===HKT48===
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* [[Wakatabe Haruka]] ([[Team H]]) <small>(Announced in 2016)</small>
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* '''[[Sakai Moeka]]''' ([[Team H]])
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* [[Okamoto Naoko]] ([[Team H]])
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* '''[[Matsuoka Hana]]''' ([[Team KIV]])
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* [[Inoue Yuriya]] ([[Team H]])
 
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* [[Ota Aika]] ([[Team KIV]])
 
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* [[Tsutsui Riko]] ([[Team TII]])
 
  
 
===NGT48===
 
===NGT48===
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* '''[[Kitahara Rie]]''' ([[Team NIII]])
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* [[Homma Hinata]] ([[NGT48 1st Generation|1st Generation]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
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* [[Mizusawa Ayaka]] ([[NGT48 Kenkyuusei|Kenkyuusei]]) <small>(Announced in 2016)</small>
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* [[Kawagoe Saaya]] ([[NGT48 2nd Generation|2nd Generation]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
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* '''[[Otaki Yuria]]''' ([[NGT48 Kenkyuusei|Kenkyuusei]])
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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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* [[Arai Ririno]] ([[NGT48 3rd Generation|3rd Generation]])
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* [[Hase Sumomo]] ([[NGT48 3rd Generation|3rd Generation]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
  
 
===STU48===
 
===STU48===
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* '''[[Kuroiwa Yui]]''' ([[STU48 Kenkyuusei|Kenkyuusei]])
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* [[Ishida Minami]] ([[STU48 1st Generation|1st Generation]])
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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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* [[Oki Yuka]] ([[STU48 3rd Draft|3rd Draft]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
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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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* [[Shimizu Risako]] ([[STU48 Kenkyuusei|Kenkyuusei]])
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===Nogizaka46===
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* '''[[Yamashita Mizuki]]''' ([[Nogizaka46 3rd Generation|3rd Generation]])
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===Sakurazaka46===
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* '''[[Kobayashi Yui]]''' ([[Sakurazaka46 1st Generation|1st Generation]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
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===Hinatazaka46===
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* '''[[Saito Kyoko]]''' ([[Hinatazaka46 1st Generation|1st Generation]])
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* '''[[Takamoto Ayaka]]''' ([[Hinatazaka46 1st Generation|1st Generation]])
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===JKT48===
 
===JKT48===
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* [[Jessica Vania]] ([[Team J]])
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* [[Adzana Shaliha]] ([[JKT48 Promoted Members|JKT48]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
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* [[Jessica Veranda]] ([[Team J]])
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* '''[[Azizi Asadel]]''' ([[JKT48 Promoted Members|JKT48]])
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* [[Nadhifa Salsabila]] ([[Team J]])
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* '''[[Shani Indira Natio]]''' ([[JKT48 Promoted Members|JKT48]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
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* '''[[Christi]]''' ([[Team T]])
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* [[Yessica Tamara]] ([[JKT48 Promoted Members|JKT48]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
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* [[Chintya Hanindhitakirana Wirawan]] ([[JKT48 Trainee|Trainee]])
 
  
 
===BNK48===
 
===BNK48===
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* [[Watsamon Phongwanit]] ([[BNK48 Trainee|Trainee]])
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* '''[[Rachaya Tupkunanon (Minmin)|Minmin]]''' ([[Team BIII]])
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* '''[[Khawisara Singplod (Myyu)|Myyu]]''' ([[Team BIII]])
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* '''[[Warinrat Yolprasong (Niky)|Niky]]''' ([[Team BIII]])
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* '''[[Jidarpha Chamchooy (Panda)|Panda]]''' ([[Team BIII]])
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* '''[[Weeraya Zhang (Wee)|Wee]]''' ([[Team BIII]])
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* '''[[Natticha Chantaravareelekha (Fond)|Fond]]''' ([[Team NV]])
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* '''[[Nuttakul Pimtongchaikul (Gygee)|Gygee]]''' ([[Team NV]])
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* '''[[Manipa Roopanya (Khamin)|Khamin]]''' ([[Team NV]])
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* '''[[Chanyapuk Numprasop (New)|New]]''' ([[Team NV]])
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* '''[[Phattharanarin Mueanarit (Nine)|Nine]]''' ([[Team NV]])
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* '''[[Pakwan Noijaiboon|Pakwan]]''' ([[Team NV]])
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* '''[[Sirikarn Shinnawatsuwan (Phukkhom)|Phukkhom]]''' ([[Team NV]])
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* '''[[Ratah Chinkrajangkit|Ratah]]''' ([[Team NV]])
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* '''[[Tarisa Preechatangkit (Stang)|Stang]]''' ([[Team NV]])
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===MNL48===
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* '''[[Coleen Trinidad|Coleen]]''' ([[MNL48 1st Generation|1st Generation]])
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* [[Princess Rius Briquillo|Princess]] ([[MNL48 1st Generation|1st Generation]])
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* '''[[Miho Hoshino|Miho]]''' ([[MNL48 2nd Generation|2nd Generation]])
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===CGM48===
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* '''[[Punyawee Jungcharoen (Aom)|Aom]]''' ([[Team C]])
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* [[Chayanan Jedpeenongruamjai (Milk)|Milk]] ([[CGM48 Trainee|Trainee]])
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===SNH48===
 
===SNH48===
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* [[Luo Lan]] ([[Team NII]])
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* [[Xu JiaJia]] ([[Team NII]])
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* [[Wang Lu]] ([[Team HII]])
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* [[Zhang HanYin]] ([[SNH48 Trainee|Trainee]])
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* [[Wen Wen]] ([[Team HII]])
 
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* [[Zhao MengTing]] ([[Team HII]])
 
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* [[He SuKun]] ([[Team XII]])
 
  
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===BEJ48===
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===GNZ48===
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* [[Chen YiFei]] ([[BEJ48 Team B|Team B]])
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* [[Lan YaXin]] ([[GNZ48 Trainee|Trainee]])
  
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===GNZ48===
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===CKG48===
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* [[Wang XinYue]] ([[GNZ48 Team G|Team G]])
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* '''[[Peng YuHan]]''' ([[CKG48 Team C|Team C]])
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* [[Dai XinYi]] ([[GNZ48 Team NIII|Team NIII]])
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* [[Zhao ZeHui]] ([[CKG48 Team C|Team C]])
  
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===Nogizaka46===
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|}
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* '''[[Ito Marika]]''' ([[Nogizaka46 1st Generation|1st Generation]])
 
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* [[Hashimoto Nanami]] ([[Nogizaka46 1st Generation|1st Generation]]) <small>(Announced in 2016)</small>
 
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* '''[[Nakamoto Himeka]]''' ([[Nogizaka46 1st Generation|1st Generation]])
 
  
 
==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.
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* The biggest mass graduation was by [[SDN48]], where all members from the group graduated together on March 31, 2012.
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* In addition, mass graduations have occurred in several groups.
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** [[SDN48]]: Currently the largest mass graduation. All (39) members graduated together on March 31, 2012, following the group's disbandment.
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** [[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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** [[DEL48]]: All (22) members graduated on October 9, 2020, following the group's indefinite hiatus.
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** [[JKT48]]: 30 members left the group from March 11 to 14 2021, following the disbandment of all teams and [[JKT48 Academy]].
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** [[SGO48]]: All (19) members graduated together on December 22, 2021, following the group's disbandment.
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** [[SHY48]]: 26 members left the group on January 19, 2019, following the group's disbandment.
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** [[CKG48]]: 26 members left the group on January 19, 2019, following the group's disbandment.
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** [[SNH48]]: 12 1st Generation members graduated on October 8, 2020, following contract expiration. These members were named [[Honorary Graduates]].
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** [[BNK48]]: 19 1st Generation members left the group on December 18, 2022.
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* The year 2021 had the largest number of graduated and graduating members.
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** 68 members from the Japanese 48 Group.
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** 16 members from the Sakamichi Series.
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** 90 from the overseas groups.
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** 58 from the SNH48 Group.
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** A total of 232 members from the combined numbers of AKB48 Group, Sakamichi Series, and SNH48 Group have either announced graduation or graduated.
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* 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.
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** The year 2019 had the largest number of graduation announcements in SKE48 (15).
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** The year 2019 had the largest number of graduation announcements in NMB48 (17).
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** The year 2022 had the largest number of graduation announcements in HKT48 (15).
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** The year 2022 had the largest number of graduation announcements in NGT48 (10).
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** The year 2019 had the largest number of graduation announcements in STU48 (10).
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** The year 2019 had the largest number of graduation announcements in Nogizaka46 (9).
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** The year 2020 had the largest number of graduation announcements in Keyakizaka46 (6).
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** The year 2022 had the largest number of graduation announcements in Sakurazaka46 (5).
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** The years 2022 and 2023 had the largest number of graduation announcements in Hinatazaka46 (2 each).
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** The year 2021 had the largest number of graduation announcements in Yoshimotozaka46 (15).
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** The year 2021 had the largest number of graduation announcements in JKT48 (32).
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** The year 2022 had the largest number of graduation announcements in BNK48 (21).
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** The year 2019 had the largest number of graduation announcements in MNL48 (26).
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** The year 2020 had the largest number of graduation announcements in AKB48 Team SH (5).
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** The year 2023 had the largest number of graduation announcements in AKB48 Team TP (19).
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** The year 2023 had the largest number of graduation announcements in CGM48 (3).
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** The year 2020 had the largest number of graduation announcements in SNH48 (28).
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** The year 2019 had the largest number of graduation announcements in GNZ48 (11).
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** The year 2020 had the largest number of graduation announcements in BEJ48 (18).
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** The year 2021 had the largest number of graduation announcements in CKG48 (12).
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** The year 2023 had the largest number of graduation announcements in CGT48 (2).
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** The year 2022 had the largest number of graduation announcements in IDOLS Ft (5).

Latest revision as of 05:45, 26 April 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

CGM48

SNH48

GNZ48

CKG48

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 left the group on December 18, 2022.
  • 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 2019 had the largest number of graduation announcements in STU48 (10).
    • 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 years 2022 and 2023 had the largest number of graduation announcements in Hinatazaka46 (2 each).
    • 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 2020 had the largest number of graduation announcements in AKB48 Team SH (5).
    • 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 year 2019 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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