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==Graduation Process==
 
==Graduation Process==
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=====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 date.  
 
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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* 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 of members usually consists of a final theater performance, after which the member takes down her picture from the portrait wall of the theater. [[Senbatsu]] members often get segments of concerts dedicated to their graduation in addition to the theater ceremony. In rare cases, a full concert can be dedicated to and named after the graduating member/s if the member is highly significant to the group.<br/>
* [[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/>
 
* There were [[JKT48 Team J Solo Concert "J Paradise" and Cindy Yuvia Graduation Ceremony "Idol's Decision"|ten JKT48]] [[Wisuda Kelopak-Kelopak Bunga Sakura and Original Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo|BRP SMESCO Convention Hall Concert]] in 2019 that were dedicated to and named after [[Cindy Yuvia]], [[Adhisty Zara]], [[Thalia Ivanka Elizabeth|Thalia Ivanka]], [[Sonia Natalia]], [[Ayana Shahab]], [[Syahfira Angela Nurhaliza|Syahfira Angela]], [[Viviyona Apriani]], [[Jennifer Rachel Natasya|Jennifer Rachel]], [[Michelle Christo Kusnadi|Michelle Christo]], and [[Ratu Vienny Fitrilya]].
 
  
 
In some cases, graduated members are still obligated to attend handshake events after their final performance.
 
In some cases, graduated members are still obligated to attend handshake events after their final performance.
  
==Other Terms==
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=====3. Withdraw (「辞退」・「活動辞退」)=====
'''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/>
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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=====4. Dismiss (「解雇」・「契約解除」)=====
This term is used for members who are forced to leave the group after breaking a rule. This rare occurrence has happened for 24 cases.
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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 26 cases.
 
* [[Kikuchi Ayaka]] ([[AKB48]] [[Team B]]) was dismissed from the group due to a scandal on August 14, 2008.
 
* [[Kikuchi Ayaka]] ([[AKB48]] [[Team B]]) was dismissed from the group due to a scandal on August 14, 2008.
 
* [[Nishikawa Nanami]] ([[AKB48]] 8th Generation [[AKB48 Kenkyuusei|Kenkyuusei]]) was dismissed from the group on July 18, 2009.
 
* [[Nishikawa Nanami]] ([[AKB48]] 8th Generation [[AKB48 Kenkyuusei|Kenkyuusei]]) was dismissed from the group on July 18, 2009.
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* [[Liu Jie-ming]] ([[AKB48 Team TP|AKB48]] [[Team TP]]) was dismissed from the group on February 8, 2020.
 
* [[Liu Jie-ming]] ([[AKB48 Team TP|AKB48]] [[Team TP]]) was dismissed from the group on February 8, 2020.
 
* [[Risa]] ([[AKB48 Team SH]] [[AKB48 Team SH Trainee|Trainee]]) was dismissed from the group on April 2, 2020.
 
* [[Risa]] ([[AKB48 Team SH]] [[AKB48 Team SH Trainee|Trainee]]) was dismissed from the group on April 2, 2020.
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* [[Nguyễn Quế Minh Hân]] ([[SGO48]] [[SGO48 Trainee|Trainee]]) was dismissed from the group on May 26, 2020.
  
 
==Return==
 
==Return==
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* [[Jo Eriko]], originally a [[NMB48]]'s 2nd generation member, returned on [[NMB48]]'s 4.5 generation
 
* [[Jo Eriko]], originally a [[NMB48]]'s 2nd generation member, returned on [[NMB48]]'s 4.5 generation
 
* [[Tojima Hana]] and [[Komatani Hitomi]], originally [[AKB48]]'s 1st generation members, returned on [[SDN48]]'s 3rd generation
 
* [[Tojima Hana]] and [[Komatani Hitomi]], originally [[AKB48]]'s 1st generation members, returned on [[SDN48]]'s 3rd generation
* [[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 on [[Yoshimotozaka46]]'s 1st generation
 
* [[Wang RuiQi]], originally a [[SHY48]]'s 2nd generation member, returned on [[SHY48]]'s 4th generation
 
* [[Wang RuiQi]], originally a [[SHY48]]'s 2nd generation member, returned on [[SHY48]]'s 4th generation
 
* [[Kitagawa Yuri]], originally a [[AKB48]]'s 3rd Draft generation member, returned on [[Nogizaka46]]'s [[Nogizaka46 4th Generation|4th Generation]]
 
* [[Kitagawa Yuri]], originally a [[AKB48]]'s 3rd Draft generation member, returned on [[Nogizaka46]]'s [[Nogizaka46 4th Generation|4th Generation]]
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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.
 
'''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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{|
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| valign="top" |
 
===AKB48===
 
===AKB48===
 
* '''[[Minegishi Minami]]''' ([[Team K]]) <small>(Announced on 2019)</small>
 
* '''[[Minegishi Minami]]''' ([[Team K]]) <small>(Announced on 2019)</small>
 
* [[Yahagi Moeka]] ([[Team K]]) <small>(Announced on 2019)</small>
 
* [[Yahagi Moeka]] ([[Team K]]) <small>(Announced on 2019)</small>
* '''[[Yamamoto Ruka]]''' ([[Team 8]]/[[Team B]])
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* '''[[Kawamoto Saya]]''' ([[Team 4]])
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* [[Yamamoto Ruka]] ([[Team 8]]/[[Team B]])
  
 
===SKE48===
 
===SKE48===
 
* '''[[Matsui Jurina]]''' ([[Team S]])  
 
* '''[[Matsui Jurina]]''' ([[Team S]])  
 
* '''[[Kataoka Narumi]]''' ([[Team KII]]) <small>(Announced on 2019)</small>
 
* '''[[Kataoka Narumi]]''' ([[Team KII]]) <small>(Announced on 2019)</small>
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* '''[[Shirai Kotono]]''' ([[Team KII]])
 
* '''[[Takayanagi Akane]]''' ([[Team KII]]) <small>(Announced on 2019)</small>
 
* '''[[Takayanagi Akane]]''' ([[Team KII]]) <small>(Announced on 2019)</small>
  
 
===NMB48===
 
===NMB48===
 
* [[Ota Riona (NMB48 Draft Members)|Ota Riona]] ([[Team N]])
 
* [[Ota Riona (NMB48 Draft Members)|Ota Riona]] ([[Team N]])
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* [[Kobayashi Rina]] ([[Team N]])
 
* '''[[Nishizawa Rurina]]''' ([[Team N]])
 
* '''[[Nishizawa Rurina]]''' ([[Team N]])
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* '''[[Morita Ayaka]]''' ([[Team N]])
 
* '''[[Akashi Natsuko]]''' ([[Team M]])
 
* '''[[Akashi Natsuko]]''' ([[Team M]])
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* [[Sato Ami]] ([[Team M]]) <small>(Announced on 2019)</small>
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* '''[[Horinouchi Momoka]]''' ([[Team M]])
 
* '''[[Mizobuchi Maria]]''' ([[Team M]])
 
* '''[[Mizobuchi Maria]]''' ([[Team M]])
* [[Sato Ami]] ([[Team M]]) <small>(Announced on 2019)</small>
 
 
* [[Yamao Rina]] ([[Team M]]) <small>(Announced on 2019)</small>
 
* [[Yamao Rina]] ([[Team M]]) <small>(Announced on 2019)</small>
  
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===STU48===
 
===STU48===
* '''[[Isogai Kanon]]''' ([[STU]])
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* [[Isogai Kanon]] ([[STU]])
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* '''[[Shintani Nonoka]]''' ([[STU]])
 
* [[Fujiwara Azusa]] ([[STU]])
 
* [[Fujiwara Azusa]] ([[STU]])
 
* [[Kondo Arisu]] ([[STU48 Kenkyuusei|Kenkyuusei]])
 
* [[Kondo Arisu]] ([[STU48 Kenkyuusei|Kenkyuusei]])
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* [[Inoue Sayuri]] ([[Nogizaka46 1st Generation|1st Generation]]) <small>(Announced on 2019)</small>
 
* [[Inoue Sayuri]] ([[Nogizaka46 1st Generation|1st Generation]]) <small>(Announced on 2019)</small>
 
* '''[[Shiraishi Mai]]''' ([[Nogizaka46 1st Generation|1st Generation]])
 
* '''[[Shiraishi Mai]]''' ([[Nogizaka46 1st Generation|1st Generation]])
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* '''[[Nakada Kana]]''' ([[Nogizaka46 1st Generation|1st Generation]])
 
* [[Sasaki Kotoko]] ([[Nogizaka46 2nd Generation|2nd Generation]])
 
* [[Sasaki Kotoko]] ([[Nogizaka46 2nd Generation|2nd Generation]])
  
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* [[Matsuoka Manami]]
 
* [[Matsuoka Manami]]
  
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| valign="top" |
 
===JKT48===
 
===JKT48===
 
* '''[[Melati Putri Rahel Sesilia]]''' ([[Team J]])
 
* '''[[Melati Putri Rahel Sesilia]]''' ([[Team J]])
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* '''[[Beby Chaesara Anadila]]''' ([[Team KIII]]) <small>(Announced on 2019)</small>
 
* '''[[Beby Chaesara Anadila]]''' ([[Team KIII]]) <small>(Announced on 2019)</small>
 
* [[Jennifer Rachel Natasya]] ([[Team KIII]]) <small>(Announced on 2019)</small>
 
* [[Jennifer Rachel Natasya]] ([[Team KIII]]) <small>(Announced on 2019)</small>
* '''[[Puti Nadhira Azalia]]''' ([[Team KIII]])
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* [[Puti Nadhira Azalia]] ([[Team KIII]])
 
* [[Ratu Vienny Fitrilya]] ([[Team KIII]]) <small>(Announced on 2019)</small>
 
* [[Ratu Vienny Fitrilya]] ([[Team KIII]]) <small>(Announced on 2019)</small>
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* [[Aiko Harumi]] ([[JKT48 Academy|Academy Class A]])
 
* [[Devytha Maharani]] ([[JKT48 Academy|Academy Class A]])
 
* [[Devytha Maharani]] ([[JKT48 Academy|Academy Class A]])
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* [[Eriena Kartika]] ([[JKT48 Academy|Academy Class A]])
 
* [[Olivia Payten]] ([[JKT48 Academy|Academy Class A]])
 
* [[Olivia Payten]] ([[JKT48 Academy|Academy Class A]])
 
* [[Pamela Krysanthe]] ([[JKT48 Academy|Academy Class A]])
 
* [[Pamela Krysanthe]] ([[JKT48 Academy|Academy Class A]])
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===BNK48===
 
===BNK48===
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* '''[[Plearnpichaya Komalarajun (Juné)]]''' ([[Team BIII]])
 
* [[Dusita Kitisarakulchai (Natherine)]] ([[Team NV]])
 
* [[Dusita Kitisarakulchai (Natherine)]] ([[Team NV]])
 
* [[Mananya Kaoju (Nink)]] ([[Team NV]])
 
* [[Mananya Kaoju (Nink)]] ([[Team NV]])
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* '''[[Francinne Rifol]]''' ([[Team MII]])
 
* '''[[Francinne Rifol]]''' ([[Team MII]])
 
* [[Daniella Mae Palmero]] ([[Team NIV]])
 
* [[Daniella Mae Palmero]] ([[Team NIV]])
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* '''[[Daryll Matalino]]''' ([[Team NIV]])
 
* '''[[Loulle Angelyn Villaflores]]''' ([[Team NIV]])
 
* '''[[Loulle Angelyn Villaflores]]''' ([[Team NIV]])
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* '''[[Valerie Joyce Daita]]''' ([[Team NIV]])
 
* '''[[Chelsey Yssacky Bautista]]''' ([[Team L]])
 
* '''[[Chelsey Yssacky Bautista]]''' ([[Team L]])
 
* '''[[Lorraine Leigh Lacumba]]''' ([[Team L]])
 
* '''[[Lorraine Leigh Lacumba]]''' ([[Team L]])
 
* [[Querubin Gonzalez]] ([[MNL48 Trainee|Trainee]])
 
* [[Querubin Gonzalez]] ([[MNL48 Trainee|Trainee]])
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* [[Yiesha Amera Ungad]] ([[MNL48 Trainee|Trainee]])
  
 
===AKB48 Team SH===
 
===AKB48 Team SH===
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* [[Chen YiXin (Team SH)|Chen YiXin]] ([[Team SH]])
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* [[Guan TianTian]] ([[Team SH]])
 
* [[Risa]] ([[AKB48 Team SH Trainee|Trainee]])
 
* [[Risa]] ([[AKB48 Team SH Trainee|Trainee]])
  
 
===AKB48 Team TP===
 
===AKB48 Team TP===
 
* [[Liu Jie-ming]] ([[Bellflower]])
 
* [[Liu Jie-ming]] ([[Bellflower]])
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===SGO48===
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* [[Nguyễn Lê Thuỳ Ngọc]] ([[SGO48 Trainee|Trainee]])
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* [[Nguyễn Quế Minh Hân]] ([[SGO48 Trainee|Trainee]])
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* [[Nguyễn Thị Thúy Nga]] ([[SGO48 Trainee|Trainee]])
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| valign="top" |
  
 
===SNH48===
 
===SNH48===
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* [[Chen JunYu]] ([[Team SII]])
 
* '''[[Xu JiaQi]]''' ([[Team SII]]) <small>(Announced on 2019)</small>
 
* '''[[Xu JiaQi]]''' ([[Team SII]]) <small>(Announced on 2019)</small>
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* [[Wang BeiNi]] ([[Team SII]])
 
* [[Yuan DanNi]] ([[Team SII]])
 
* [[Yuan DanNi]] ([[Team SII]])
 
* [[Feng XinDuo]] ([[Team NII]])
 
* [[Feng XinDuo]] ([[Team NII]])
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* [[He XiaoYu]] ([[Team NII]])
 
* [[Ma Fan]] ([[Team NII]])
 
* [[Ma Fan]] ([[Team NII]])
 
* [[Xie Ni]] ([[Team NII]])
 
* [[Xie Ni]] ([[Team NII]])
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* [[Yi JiaAi]] ([[Team NII]])
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* [[Wang ShiMeng]] ([[Team NII]])
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* [[Zhou RuiLin]] ([[Team NII]])
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* [[Qi YuZhu]] ([[Team HII]])
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* [[Lu JingPing]] ([[Team X]])
  
 
===BEJ48===
 
===BEJ48===
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* [[Lin XiHe]] ([[BEJ48 Team B|Team B]])
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* [[Xiong SuJun]] ([[BEJ48 Team B|Team B]])
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* [[Zhang YuHan]] ([[BEJ48 Team B|Team B]])
 
* [[Yang Xin]] ([[BEJ48 Team B|Team B]])
 
* [[Yang Xin]] ([[BEJ48 Team B|Team B]])
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* [[Chen YiShan]] ([[BEJ48 Team E|Team E]])
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* [[Zeng Jie]] ([[BEJ48 Team E|Team E]])
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* [[Zhang AiJing]] ([[BEJ48 Team E|Team E]])
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* [[Chen YaYu]] ([[BEJ48 Team J|Team J]])
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* [[Du YaXuan]] ([[BEJ48 Team J|Team J]])
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* [[Fang Lei]] ([[BEJ48 Team J|Team J]])
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* [[Ge SiQi]] ([[BEJ48 Team J|Team J]])
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* [[Han JiaLe]] ([[BEJ48 Team J|Team J]])
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* [[Wang YuXuan]] ([[BEJ48 Team J|Team J]])
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* [[Xiong WenJie]] ([[BEJ48 Team J|Team J]])
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* [[Ye MiaoMiao]] ([[BEJ48 Team J|Team J]])
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===GNZ48===
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* [[Gao YuanJing]] ([[GNZ48 Team G|Team G]])
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* [[Chen XinYu]] ([[GNZ48 Team NIII|Team NIII]])
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* [[Deng ManHui]] ([[GNZ48 Team NIII|Team NIII]])
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* [[Guo YiNing]] ([[GNZ48 Team Z|Team Z]])
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* [[Si PoLin]] ([[GNZ48 Team Z|Team Z]])
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* [[Zhang QiuYi]] ([[GNZ48 Team Z|Team Z]])
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===CKG48===
 +
* [[Meng Yue (CKG48)|Meng Yue]]
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* [[Yan YuDie]]
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* [[Zeng Jia]]
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|}
  
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==

Revision as of 09:43, 4 August 2020

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.

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 date.

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 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.
(See: List of Graduation Concerts)

In some cases, graduated members are still obligated to attend handshake events after their final performance.

3. Withdraw (「辞退」・「活動辞退」)

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.

4. Dismiss (「解雇」・「契約解除」)

This term is used for members who are forced to leave the group after breaking a rule. This rare occurrence has happened for 26 cases.

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:

Graduated members can also return sporadically to perform on concerts or special theater shows.

Graduated and Graduating Members in 2020

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 2020 (some cases in 2019) specifically.
Bolded names denote members who have yet to graduate since their announcement.

AKB48

SKE48

NMB48

HKT48

NGT48

STU48

Nogizaka46

Keyakizaka46

Hinatazaka46

Yoshimotozaka46

Sakamichi Kenshusei

JKT48

BNK48

MNL48

AKB48 Team SH

AKB48 Team TP

SGO48

SNH48

BEJ48

GNZ48

CKG48

Trivia

  • 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.
  • The year 2019 has the largest number of graduating and graduated members.
    • 83 members from the Japanese AKB48 group.
    • 8 members from the Sakamichi Series.
    • 60 from the overseas groups.
    • 38 from the SNH48 Group.
    • A total of 189 members from the combined numbers of AKB48 Group, Sakamichi Series, and SNH48 Group have either announced graduation or graduated.