Akazawa Hono graduated from NMB48

Akazawa Hono announced her graduation from NMB48. She left the idol group on April 16.
Akazawa Hono explained on her blog that she took this decision because of her poor physical health.
She was a member of NMB48 Team BII.

Akazawa Hono is a 3rd generation member of NMB48. She joined the idol group from Osaka as a Kenkyuusei in 2012. She was quickly promoted to Team BII in October 2012.




- Source : Jpop-idols

Berryz Kobo × °C-ute at Japan Expo 2014

erryz Kobo and °C-ute will be the guests of honor of Japan Expo 2014.

The Japan Expo 15th Anniversary : Berryz Kobo × ℃-ute in Hello! Project Festival will be held on July 3, 2014.

Japan Expo is the biggest convention dedicated to Japanese culture in Europe. The festival will be held on July 2-6 at Paris Nord Villepinte in France.

Berryz Kobo and °C-ute will give a concert on July 3 at the JE Live House. The doors will open at 18:00 and the live performance will start at 19:00.

The ticket prices are :

• Category 1 : 25.00 €
• Category 2 : 35.00 €
• Category 3 : 45.00 €
• Category Premium   120.00 € (number limited, pack including priority access plus goodies)

In addition, the members of Berryz Kobo and °C-ute will participate in public conferences, signing sessions and handshake events.

Further information will be announced later

• Source : Up-Front Link

Katayama Haruka to graduate from AKB48

atayama Haruka announced her graduation from AKB48.

Katayama Haruka is a member of AKB48 Team B. She will continue to participate in various activities with the idol group until September 23.

The date of her graduation live performance and ceremony hasn’t been determined yet.

Katayama Haruka explained on her blog that she wanted to become a musical actress.

She had already announced that she was not candidate for the 6th AKB48 Senbatsu General Election 2014 (AKB48 選抜総選挙 2014).

Katayama Haruka joined AKB48 as a 3rd generation member in 2007.

• Source : Official website , 

Kikuchi Ayaka to graduate from AKB48

Kikuchi Ayaka announced her graduation from AKB48.

Kikuchi Ayaka is a member of AKB48 Team A. She will leave the idol group from Akihabara after her graduation ceremony and a last live performance on April 21 at their theater.

She explained that she wanted to pursue her career as a model or in the fashion industry.

She had already announced that she was not candidate for the 6thAKB48 Senbatsu General Election 2014 (AKB48 選抜総選挙 2014).

Kikuchi Ayaka is 20 years old. She joined AKB48 as a 3rd generation member in 2007. She was dismissed in July 2008 because of a scandal. She re-auditioned in December 2008 and was allowed to join the idol unit a second time.

• Source : Natalie , Jpop-idols

SKE48′s Matsui Rena debuted with Nogizaka46

SKE48‘s Matsui Rena debuted with Nogizaka46 on April 13 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba.

For her first appearance with Nogizaka 46, Matsui Rena performed the song Kizuitara Kataomoi (気づいたら片想い) with the other members of the idol group.

12000 people attended the event. The fans were surprised to see her on stage

Matsui Rena said that she was going to make an appearance in Nogizaka46′s 3rd play 16-nin no Principal Trois (16人のプリンシパル trois).

Ikoma Rina, who debuted with AKB48 on April 12, was also present.

The live performance was part of the nationwide release and handshake events held for Nogizaka46′s 8th single Kizuitara Kataomoi.

Furthermore, her 2nd photobook Hemeretto (へメレット) is on sale since April 1.

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• Source : Natalie, Jpop-idols.com

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Nogizaka46′s Ikoma Rina debuted with AKB48

Nogizaka46‘s Ikoma Rina made her debut with AKB48 Team B on April 12 at Seibu Dome in Saitama.

Ikoma Rina was introduced to the fans by Team B captain Kuramochi Asuka.

Ikoma Rina was nervous. She said that she was going to do her best with AKB48 as with Nogizaka46. She performed the song Shonichi (初日) on stage along with the other members of the idol unit.

The live performance was part of thenationwide release and handshake events held for AKB48′s 33rd single Heart Ereki (ハート・エレキ).

Furthermore, Matsui Rena debuted with Nogizaka46 on April 13.

- Source : Natalie, Jpop-idols

Watanabe Mayu, Yokoyama Yui, Iwata Karen formed Milk Planet

AKB48 members Watanabe Mayu, Yokoyama Yui and Iwata Karen formed a new idol unit called Milk Planet (ミルクプラネット).

The members of Milk Planet will play in the drama Sailor Zombie(セーラーゾンビ).

The ending theme song for Sailor Zombie is perfomed by Milk Planet. Watanabe Mayu, Yokoyama Yui and Iwata Karen are appearing as cute zombies in the PV.

AKB48 members Owada Nana, Kawaei Rina and Takahashi Juri are starring in the drama.

Sailor Zombie will start airing on April 18 on Tokyo TV.

- Source : Natalie , Jpop-idols.