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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==
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]])
* Announcement through a newspaper (Example: [[Kuramochi Asuka]], [[Nakamura Mariko]])
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* Announcement through a newspaper (Example: [[Kuramochi Asuka]], [[Nakamura Mariko]], [[Shiraishi Mai]])
* 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]])
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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]])
* 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
  
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=====
* [[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/>
* [[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]])
* [[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/>
 
* [[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/>
 
* [[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/>
 
* [[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/>
 
* [[Saigo Made Warukii de Gomennasai|NMB48 Kobe World Kinen Hall Concert]] in 2016 was dedicated to and named after [[Watanabe Miyuki]].<br/>
 
* [[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/>
 
* [[Kojimatsuri ~Kojima Haruna Kanshasai~|AKB48 Yoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium Concert]] in 2017 was dedicated to and named after [[Kojima Haruna]].<br/>
 
* There were [[Jonishi Kei Graduation Concert ~ Yappari Keichan ga Number One ~|three NMB48]] [[Yabushita Shu Graduation Concert ~ Itsumade mo Shu no Egao wo Wasurenai ~|Orix Theater]] [[Fujie Reina Graduation Concert ~ Kimi no Koto ga Suki Yanen! ~|Concerts]] in 2017 that were dedicated to and named after [[Jonishi Kei]], [[Yabushita Shu]], and [[Fujie Reina]].<br/>
 
* [[SKE48 Oya Masana Graduation Concert in Nippon Gaishi Hall ~Minna Minna Arigatou!~|SKE48 Nippon Gaishi Hall Concert]] in 2017 was dedicated to and named after [[Oya Masana]].<br/>
 
* [[Watanabe Mayu Graduation Concert ~Minna no Yume ga Kanaimasu you ni~|AKB48 Saitama Super Arena Concert]] in 2017 was dedicated to and named after [[Watanabe Mayu]].<br/>
 
* [[Melody Nurramdhani Laksani Graduation Concert|JKT48 Kota Kasablanka Hall Concert]] in 2018 was dedicated to and named after [[Melody Nurramdhani Laksani]].<br/>
 
* [[Yagura Fuuko Graduation Concert ~Onaji Sora no Shita de~|NMB48 Orix Theater Concert]] in 2018 was dedicated to and named after [[Yagura Fuuko]].<br/>
 
* [[Kitahara Rie Graduation Concert ~Yume no 1115-nichi Niigata no Onna ni Narimashita!~|NGT48 Toki Messe Concert]] in 2018 was dedicated to and named after [[Kitahara Rie]].<br/>
 
* There were two NMB48 concerts at [[Ichikawa Miori Graduation Concert ~Ima ga shun! Namba Sodachi Fresh Lemon, Shukka Shimasu~|Orix Theater]] and [[Ichikawa Miori Graduation Concert ~Ima ga shun! Saitama-ken san Fresh Lemon, Shukka Shimasu~|Omiya Sonic City]] in 2018 that were dedicated to and named after [[Ichikawa Miori]].<br/>
 
* [[Yagura Fuuko Graduation Concert ~Onaji Sora no Shita de~|NMB48 Orix Theater Concert]] in 2018 was dedicated to and named after [[Yagura Fuuko]].<br/>
 
* [[Ikoma Rina Graduation Concert @ Nippon Budokan|Nogizaka46 Nippon Budokan Concert]] in 2018 was dedicated to and named after [[Ikoma Rina]].<br/>
 
* [[Devi Kinal Putri Graduation Event ~Forever Jeanne d’Arc~|JKT48 Thamrin Nine Ballroom Concert]] in 2018 was dedicated to and named after [[Devi Kinal Putri]].<br/>
 
* [[Nogizaka46 Eto Misa Solo Graduation Concert|Eto Misa Ryogoku Kokugikan Solo Concert]] in 2019 was dedicated to and named after [[Eto Misa]].<br/>
 
* [[JKT48 Request Hour 2019 and Shania Junianatha Graduation Ceremony|JKT48 Balai Sarbini Concert]] in 2019 was dedicated to and named after [[Shania Junianatha]].<br/>
 
* [[Sashihara Rino Graduation Concert ~Sayonara, Sashihara Rino~|HKT48 Yokohama Stadium Concert]] in 2019 was dedicated to and named after [[Sashihara Rino]].<br/>
 
* [[JKT48 Team J Solo Concert "J Paradise" and Cindy Yuvia Graduation Ceremony "Idol's Decision"|JKT48 BRP SMESCO Convention Hall Concert]] in 2019 was dedicated to and named after [[Cindy Yuvia]].
 
  
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.  
  
==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.  
'''Withdraw''' (「辞退」・「活動辞退」)<br/>
 
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/>
 
  
'''Dismiss''' (「解雇」・「契約解除」)<br/>
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=====3. Withdrawal (「辞退」・「活動辞退」)=====
This term is used for members who are forced to leave the group after breaking a rule. This rare occurrence has happened for nineteenth 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/>
* [[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」)=====
* [[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]])
* [[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.
* [[Delima Rizky]] ([[JKT48]] [[Team J]]) was dismissed from the group due to a scandal on March 18, 2016.
 
* [[Cheng WenLu]] ([[SNH48]] [[Team XII]]) was dismissed from the group on May 16, 2016.
 
* [[Otoshima Risa]] ([[HKT48]] 4th Generation [[HKT48 Kenkyuusei|Kenkyuusei]]) was dismissed from the group on July 21, 2016.
 
* [[Liu LiWei]] ([[SNH48]] [[Team SII]]) was dismissed from the group on August 14, 2016.
 
* [[Shen YueJiao]] ([[SNH48]] [[Team SII]]) was dismissed from the group on August 14, 2016.
 
* [[Deng YanQiuFei]] ([[SNH48]] [[Team NII]]) was dismissed from the group on August 14, 2016.
 
* [[Qian Yi]] ([[SNH48]] [[Team NII]]) was dismissed from the group on August 14, 2016.
 
* [[Sendy Ariani]] ([[JKT48]] [[Team J]]) was dismissed from the group on December 1, 2016.
 
* [[He SuKun]] ([[SNH48]] [[Team XII]]) was dismissed from the group on September 30, 2017.
 
* [[Zhao MengTing]] ([[SNH48]] [[Team HII]]) was dismissed from the group on September 30, 2017.
 
* [[Regina Angelina]] ([[JKT48]] [[Team T]]) was dismissed from the group on November 1, 2017.
 
* [[Shi Qin]] ([[CKG48]] [[CKG48 Team K|Team K]]) was dismissed from the group due to a scandal on March 7, 2018.
 
* [[Zheng YangYing]] ([[CKG48]] [[CKG48 Team K|Team K]]) was dismissed from the group due to a scandal on March 7, 2018.
 
* [[Putri Cahyaning Anggraini]] ([[JKT48]] [[JKT48 Academy|Academy Class A]]) was dismissed from the group on November 1, 2018.
 
  
 
==Return==
 
==Return==
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 14 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:
* [[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.
* [[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.
* [[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.
* [[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.
* [[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.
* [[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.
* [[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.
* [[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.
* [[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.
* [[Takano Yui]] and [[Miyaki 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.
* [[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.
* [[Kitagawa Yuri]], originally a [[AKB48]]'s 3rd Draft generation member, returned on [[Nogizaka46]]'s [[Nogizaka46 4th Generation|4th Generation]]
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* [[Lin Yu-hsin]], originally an [[AKB48 Taiwan Audition|AKB48 Taiwan Audition Understudent]], returned as a [[TPE48]] 1st generation member.
Graduated members can also return sporadically to perform on concerts or special theater shows.
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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.
  
==Graduated and Graduating Members in 2019==
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==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 [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/>
Below is a list of members who graduated or announced their graduation in 2019 (some cases in 2018) 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/>
'''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===
* [[Goto Moe]] ([[Team A]])
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* [[Asai Nanami]] ([[AKB48 Regular Members|Regular Members]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
* [[Kojima Mako]] ([[Team K]])
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* [[Onishi Momoka]] ([[AKB48 Regular Members|Regular Members]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
* [[Nozawa Rena]] ([[Team K]]) <small>(Announced in 2018)</small>
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* '''[[Okabe Rin]]''' ([[AKB48 Regular Members|Regular Members]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
* [[Fujita Nana]] ([[Team K]]) <small>(Announced in 2018)</small>
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* [[Otake Hitomi]] ([[AKB48 Regular Members|Regular Members]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
* [[Takahashi Juri]] ([[Team B]])
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* '''[[Oda Erina]]''' ([[AKB48 Regular Members|Regular Members]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
* [[Takeuchi Miyu]] ([[Team B]]) <small>(Announced in 2018)</small>
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* '''[[Kashiwagi Yuki]]''' ([[AKB48 Regular Members|Regular Members]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
* [[Taya Misaki]] ([[Team 4]])
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* [[Saito Haruna]] ([[AKB48 Regular Members|Regular Members]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
* '''[[Ito Kirara]]''' ([[Team 8]])
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* [[Sasaki Yukari]] ([[AKB48 Regular Members|Regular Members]])  
* [[Sato Shiori]] ([[Team 8]]/[[Team B]])
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* '''[[Sato Minami]]''' ([[AKB48 Regular Members|Regular Members]])
* '''[[Sato Nanami]]''' ([[Team 8]]/[[Team 4]])
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* [[Shinozaki Ayana]] ([[AKB48 Regular Members|Regular Members]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
* [[Tanikawa Hijiri]] ([[Team 8]]/[[Team A]])
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* [[Shimoguchi Hinana]] ([[AKB48 Regular Members|Regular Members]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
* '''[[Terada Misaki]]''' ([[Team 8]]/[[Team K]])
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* '''[[Taniguchi Megu]]''' ([[AKB48 Regular Members|Regular Members]])
* [[Cho Kurena]] ([[Team 8]]/[[Team A]]) <small>(Announced in 2018)</small>
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* [[Honda Hitomi]] ([[AKB48 Regular Members|Regular Members]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
* [[Nakano Ikumi]] ([[Team 8]]/[[Team K]])
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* [[Ma Chia-Ling]] ([[AKB48 Regular Members|Regular Members]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
* [[Noda Hinano]] ([[Team 8]]/[[Team 4]])
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* [[Mogi Shinobu]] ([[AKB48 Regular Members|Regular Members]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
* [[Hitomi Kotone]] ([[Team 8]]/[[Team A]])
 
* [[Yamada Nanami]] ([[Team 8]]/[[Team K]])
 
* [[Yokomichi Yuri]] ([[Team 8]]/[[Team K]])
 
* [[Katsumata Saori]] ([[AKB48 Kenkyuusei|Kenkyuusei]])
 
* [[Harima Nanami]] ([[AKB48 Kenkyuusei|Kenkyuusei]])
 
  
 
===SKE48===
 
===SKE48===
* [[Okada Miku]] ([[Team S]])
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* [[Otani Yuki]] ([[Team S]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
* '''[[Kitagawa Ryoha]]''' ([[Team S]])
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* [[Takeuchi Nanami]] ([[Team S]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
* [[Yamada Juna]] ([[Team S]])
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* '''[[Kitano Ruka]]''' ([[Team KII]])
* [[Uchiyama Mikoto]] ([[Team KII]])
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* '''[[Takahata Yuki]]''' ([[Team E]])
* [[Obata Yuna]] ([[Team KII]])
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* '''[[Tani Marika]]''' ([[Team E]])
* [[Takagi Yumana]] ([[Team KII]])
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* '''[[Fukushi Nao]]''' ([[Team E]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
* [[Matsumura Kaori]] ([[Team KII]]) <small>(Announced in 2018)</small>
 
* '''[[Goto Rara]]''' ([[Team E]])
 
* [[Shirayuki Kohaku]] ([[Team E]])
 
* [[Adachi Reina]] ([[SKE48 Kenkyuusei|Kenkyuusei]])
 
* [[Oba Sayaka]] ([[SKE48 Kenkyuusei|Kenkyuusei]])
 
* [[Sugiyama Natalie]] ([[SKE48 Kenkyuusei|Kenkyuusei]])
 
  
 
===NMB48===
 
===NMB48===
* '''[[Iso Kanae]]''' ([[Team N]])
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* [[Maeda Reiko]] ([[Team M]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
* [[Kusaka Konomi]] ([[Team N]]) <small>(Announced in 2018)</small>
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* [[Asao Momoka]] ([[Team BII]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
* [[Mita Mao]] ([[Team N]])
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* '''[[Yamamoto Hikaru]]''' ([[Team BII]])
* '''[[Kushiro Rina]]''' ([[Team M]])
 
* '''[[Naiki Kokoro]]''' ([[Team BII]])
 
* [[Jo Eriko]] ([[Team BII]])
 
* [[Hayashi Momoka]] ([[Team BII]])
 
* [[Osawa Ai]] ([[NMB48 Kenkyuusei|Kenkyuusei]])
 
* '''[[Odan Yui]]''' ([[NMB48 Kenkyuusei|Kenkyuusei]])
 
  
 
===HKT48===
 
===HKT48===
* [[Sashihara Rino]] ([[Team H]])
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* '''[[Sakai Moeka]]''' ([[Team H]])
* [[Kodama Haruka]] ([[Team H]])
 
* [[Komada Hiroka]] ([[Team H]])
 
* [[Iwahana Shino]] ([[Team KIV]])
 
* [[Ueki Nao]] ([[Team KIV]])
 
* [[Tomiyoshi Asuka]] ([[Team KIV]])
 
  
 
===NGT48===
 
===NGT48===
* [[Sugahara Riko]] ([[NGT48 1st Generation|1st Generation]])
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* '''[[Homma Hinata]]''' ([[NGT48 1st Generation|1st Generation]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
* [[Hasegawa Rena]] ([[NGT48 1st Generation|1st Generation]])
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* [[Kawagoe Saaya]] ([[NGT48 2nd Generation|2nd Generation]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
* '''[[Murakumo Fuka]]''' ([[NGT48 1st Generation|1st Generation]])
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* [[Sogabe Yume]] ([[NGT48 2nd Generation|2nd Generation]])
* [[Yamaguchi Maho]] ([[NGT48 1st Generation|1st Generation]])
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* [[Furusawa Mana]] ([[NGT48 2nd Generation|2nd Generation]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
* [[Takazawa Tomoka]] ([[NGT48 Kenkyuusei|Kenkyuusei]])
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* [[Arai Ririno]] ([[NGT48 3rd Generation|3rd Generation]])  
* [[Hagiri Runa]] ([[NGT48 Kenkyuusei|Kenkyuusei]])
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* [[Hase Sumomo]] ([[NGT48 3rd Generation|3rd Generation]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
* [[Watanabe Ayusa]] ([[NGT48 Kenkyuusei|Kenkyuusei]])
 
* [[Yamazaki Mirii]] ([[NGT48 Kenkyuusei|Kenkyuusei]])
 
  
 
===STU48===
 
===STU48===
* '''[[Ichioka Ayumi]]''' ([[STU48 Kenkyuusei|Kenkyuusei]])
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* '''[[Ishida Minami]]''' ([[STU48 1st Generation|1st Generation]])
* [[Kadota Momona]] ([[STU48 Kenkyuusei|Kenkyuusei]])
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* '''[[Imamura Mitsuki]]''' ([[STU48 1st Generation|1st Generation]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
* [[Sano Haruka]] ([[STU48 Kenkyuusei|Kenkyuusei]])
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* '''[[Iwata Hina]]''' ([[STU48 1st Generation|1st Generation]])
* [[Sugahara Saki]] ([[STU48 Kenkyuusei|Kenkyuusei]])
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* '''[[Suzuki Ayaka]]''' ([[STU48 2nd Generation|2nd Generation]])
* '''[[Torobu Yuri]]''' ([[STU48 Kenkyuusei|Kenkyuusei]])
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* '''[[Rissen Momoka]]''' ([[STU48 2nd Generation|2nd Generation]])
* [[Mizoguchi Aiko]] ([[STU48 Kenkyuusei|Kenkyuusei]])
+
* '''[[Oki Yuka]]''' ([[STU48 3rd Draft|3rd Draft]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
* '''[[Mori Kaho]]''' ([[STU48 Kenkyuusei|Kenkyuusei]])
+
* [[Shimizu Risako]] ([[STU48 Kenkyuusei|Kenkyuusei]])
* '''[[Yura Akari]]''' ([[STU48 Kenkyuusei|Kenkyuusei]])
+
 
 +
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===Nogizaka46===
 
===Nogizaka46===
* [[Eto Misa]] ([[Nogizaka46 1st Generation|1st Generation]])
+
* '''[[Yamashita Mizuki]]''' ([[Nogizaka46 3rd Generation|3rd Generation]])
* [[Saito Yuri]] ([[Nogizaka46 1st Generation|1st Generation]])
 
* '''[[Sakurai Reika]]''' ([[Nogizaka46 1st Generation|1st Generation]])
 
* [[Ito Karin]] ([[Nogizaka46 2nd Generation|2nd Generation]])
 
  
===Keyakizaka46===
+
===Sakurazaka46===
* [[Nagahama Neru]] ([[Keyakizaka46 1st Generation|1st Generation]])
+
* '''[[Kobayashi Yui]]''' ([[Sakurazaka46 1st Generation|1st Generation]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
  
 
===Hinatazaka46===
 
===Hinatazaka46===
* '''[[Kakizaki Memi]]''' ([[Hinatazaka46 1st Generation|1st Generation]])
+
* '''[[Saito Kyoko]]''' ([[Hinatazaka46 1st Generation|1st Generation]])
 +
* '''[[Takamoto Ayaka]]''' ([[Hinatazaka46 1st Generation|1st Generation]])
 +
 
 +
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===JKT48===
 
===JKT48===
* [[Cindy Yuvia]] ([[Team J]])
+
* [[Adzana Shaliha]] ([[JKT48 Promoted Members|JKT48]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
* [[Della Delila]] ([[Team J]])
+
* '''[[Shani Indira Natio]]''' ([[JKT48 Promoted Members|JKT48]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
* [[Saktia Oktapyani]] ([[Team J]])
+
* [[Yessica Tamara]] ([[JKT48 Promoted Members|JKT48]]) <small>(Announced in 2023)</small>
* [[Shania Junianatha]] ([[Team J]]) <small>(Announced in 2018)</small>
 
* '''[[Sinka Juliani]]''' ([[Team J]])
 
* [[Alicia Chanzia]] ([[Team KIII]])
 
* [[Erika Ebisawa Kuswan]] ([[Team KIII]])
 
* [[Natalia]] ([[Team KIII]])
 
* '''[[Ratu Vienny Fitrilya]]''' ([[Team KIII]])
 
* '''[[Viviyona Apriani]]''' ([[Team KIII]])
 
* '''[[Adhisty Zara]]''' ([[Team T]])
 
* '''[[Ayana Shahab]]''' ([[Team T]])
 
* [[Ayu Safira Oktaviani]] ([[Team T]])
 
* '''[[Sonia Natalia]]''' ([[Team T]])
 
* [[Erika Sintia]] ([[JKT48 Academy|Academy Class A]])
 
* [[Graciella Ruth Wiranto]] ([[JKT48 Academy|Academy Class A]])
 
* [[Calista Lea]] ([[JKT48 Academy|Academy Class B]])
 
  
 
===BNK48===
 
===BNK48===
* [[Pimnipa Tungsakul (Deenee)]] ([[BNK48 Trainee|Trainee]])
+
* '''[[Rachaya Tupkunanon (Minmin)|Minmin]]''' ([[Team BIII]])
 +
* '''[[Khawisara Singplod (Myyu)|Myyu]]''' ([[Team BIII]])
 +
* '''[[Warinrat Yolprasong (Niky)|Niky]]''' ([[Team BIII]])
 +
* '''[[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]])
 +
* '''[[Pakwan Noijaiboon|Pakwan]]''' ([[Team NV]])
 +
* '''[[Sirikarn Shinnawatsuwan (Phukkhom)|Phukkhom]]''' ([[Team NV]])
 +
* '''[[Ratah Chinkrajangkit|Ratah]]''' ([[Team NV]])
 +
* '''[[Tarisa Preechatangkit (Stang)|Stang]]''' ([[Team NV]])
  
 
===MNL48===
 
===MNL48===
* [[Cassandra Mae Pestillos]] ([[Team MII]])
+
* '''[[Coleen Trinidad|Coleen]]''' ([[MNL48 1st Generation|1st Generation]])
* [[Eunys Abad]] ([[Team MII]])
+
* [[Princess Rius Briquillo|Princess]] ([[MNL48 1st Generation|1st Generation]])
* [[Necca Adelan]] ([[Team MII]])
+
* '''[[Miho Hoshino|Miho]]''' ([[MNL48 2nd Generation|2nd Generation]])
* [[Princess Erica Sanico]] ([[Team MII]])
 
* [[Sayaka Awane]] ([[Team MII]])
 
* [[Sharei Engbino]] ([[Team MII]])
 
* [[Hazel Joy Marzonia]] ([[Team NIV]])
 
* [[Madelaine Epilogo]] ([[Team NIV]])
 
* [[Khyan Jewel Cacapit]] ([[Team L]])
 
* [[Quincy Josiah Santillan]] ([[Team L]])
 
* [[Abbigail Shaine Reyes]] ([[MNL48 Trainee|Trainee]])
 
* [[Alexie Iris Dimaayo]] ([[MNL48 Trainee|Trainee]])
 
* [[Alyssandra Corteza]] ([[MNL48 Trainee|Trainee]])
 
* [[Chrisylle Joy Mondejar]] ([[MNL48 Trainee|Trainee]])
 
* [[Edelvira Bandong]] ([[MNL48 Trainee|Trainee]])
 
* [[Karla Jane Tolentino]] ([[MNL48 Trainee|Trainee]])
 
* [[Missy Ainza]] ([[MNL48 Trainee|Trainee]])
 
* [[Naomi Roniele De Guzman]] ([[MNL48 Trainee|Trainee]])
 
* [[Polaris Yna Salazar]] ([[MNL48 Trainee|Trainee]])
 
* [[Shay Anne Enciso]] ([[MNL48 Trainee|Trainee]])
 
  
===SGO48===
+
===CGM48===
* [[Koseki Yumi]] ([[SGO48 Trainee|Trainee]])
+
* '''[[Punyawee Jungcharoen (Aom)|Aom]]''' ([[Team C]])
 +
* [[Chayanan Jedpeenongruamjai (Milk)|Milk]] ([[CGM48 Trainee|Trainee]])
 +
 
 +
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===SNH48===
 
===SNH48===
* '''[[Xu JiaQi]]''' ([[Team SII]])
+
* [[Xu JiaJia]] ([[Team NII]])
* [[Yang LingYi]] ([[Team SII]])
 
* [[Xu Han]] ([[Team HII]])
 
* [[Liu JingHan]] ([[Team X]])
 
 
 
===BEJ48===
 
* [[Li YuXuan]] ([[BEJ48 Team B|Team B]])
 
* [[Gao WeiRan]] ([[BEJ48 Team E|Team E]])
 
* [[Li LiMan]] ([[BEJ48 Team E|Team E]])
 
* [[Wang JiaYu]] ([[BEJ48 Team E|Team E]])
 
* [[Zang Cong]] ([[BEJ48 Team E|Team E]])
 
* [[Zhang DanDan]] ([[BEJ48 Team E|Team E]])
 
* [[Lou Shu]] ([[BEJ48 Team J|Team J]])
 
* [[Zheng JieLi]] ([[BEJ48 Team J|Team J]])
 
 
 
===GNZ48===
 
* [[Chen JunHong]] ([[GNZ48 Team G|Team G]])
 
* [[Li QinJie]] ([[GNZ48 Team G|Team G]])
 
* [[Bi RuiShan]] ([[GNZ48 Team Z|Team Z]])
 
* [[Gao XueYi]] ([[GNZ48 Team Z|Team Z]])
 
* [[He MengYao]] ([[GNZ48 Team Z|Team Z]])
 
* [[Yu ZhiYuan]] ([[GNZ48 Team Z|Team Z]])
 
  
===IDOLS Ft===
+
|}
* [[Cheng ZiYu]]
 
* [[Dai Ling]]
 
* [[Huang LiRong]]
 
* [[Sun Min]]
 
  
 
==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.
 +
** [[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).

Latest revision as of 07:58, 28 March 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

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).