Courtesy of AKB48’s official blog, Iwata Karen talks more about her thoughts on graduating. Here is an English translation of that post.
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Iwata Karen announces graduation
Here is an English translation of her announcement comment, explaining some of her reasons, as well as team member’s reactions.
Akimoto Yasushi’s commentary on 10th year anniversary
This is courtesy of Aki-P’s 755 account, where he gives a brief comment and thanks on AKB48’s recent 10th year anniversary event. Here is a translation.
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Akimoto Sayaka: “Don’t worry, I’m graduated.” Laughter ensues.
If you pay attention to any sort of AKB48 news, you may have noticed that the 10th year anniversary event has recently passed. Here’s a translation of when Akimoto Sayaka starts crying. As touching as it was, the members reactions were also pretty funny.
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Wota: “All my savings goes towards AKB…”
The netizens of the Japanese internet contemplate the pros and cons of spending your life savings on your favorite idols…
Goto Izumi announces her graduation
Here is a translation of her graduation announcement speech, where she explains her reasons.
NMB48 Kotani Riho announces graduation
Kotani Riho announces her graduation during her birthday theater event. Here is a translation of her announcement, the NMB48 theater manager’s comments, and her comments posted to her Twitter feed.
Kojima Mako talks about war
Slightly off-topic, but perhaps not? early August marked the anniversary of the end of WW2; It’s not often that idol news and current events cross paths, so let’s take a look.
Ikoma Rina Taiyo Knock interview translation
What does Nogizaka46’s Rina Ikoma envision as her “season 3?”
“I have to find a new ‘powerful and scary’ challenge.”
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Yokoyama Yui’s letter to Kawaei Rina
This is a letter from Yokoyama Yui to Kawaei Rina, which was read during Kawaei Rina’s graduation concert.
Kawaei Rina’s graduation letter to fans
Kawaei Rina’s graduation concert at Saitama Super Arena took place on August 2nd. At the stage, she reads a graduation letter to her fans. Here is a full-text translation.
Takahashi Juri’s letter to Kawaei Rina
Read during her graduation ceremony, here is Takahashi Juri’s letter to Kawaei Rina.
Lonely OL-chan series: It’s a fight
The hardest battle of the week rears its ugly head.
Lonely OL-chan series: Just about everything
Sometimes you just can’t explain why everything is not going your way. Continue reading Lonely OL-chan series: Just about everything
Takahashi Juri’s reaction to Team 4 graduations
With two recent graduation announcements from fell team 4 members, Takahashi Juri’s writes a long and heartfelt post about the departure of her fellow team mates, Tsuchiyasu Mizuki and Maeda Mitsuki.
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