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Hinatazaka46 is gearing up for an emotional farewell as Sasaki Kumi and Sasaki Mirei prepare to graduate.
Their send-off will be part of the 6th Hinatansai at Yokohama Stadium on 5-6 April 2025.
Mirei’s ceremony will take place on 5 April, while Kumi’s will be on 6 April. Fans have been speculating whether this will be a full-scale graduation concert or just a ceremony, as only certain senior members usually get big send-offs.
The news isn’t entirely unexpected. Graduation is a normal part of the idol world, especially for those looking for new challenges or stepping away from entertainment.
Back in January, Hinatazaka46 captain Sasaki Kumi, Sasaki Mirei, and Takase Mana announced their plans to leave the group through their blogs.
For Kumi, this decision wasn’t easy. She admitted she had been thinking about it for months, weighing her future and what comes next.
Meanwhile, Mirei expressed her gratitude to fans, thanking them for all the memories and support. She’s determined to give her best until her last stage.
With both members playing key roles in Hinatazaka46, their graduation will surely be a bittersweet moment for fans. But as always in the idol world, graduation is not the end—just a new beginning.