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| "No Regrets" – Fujimoto Fuyuka to Leave SKE48 This September After 6 Years on Stage |
SKE48’s very own Carp Joshi and Team KII member, Fujimoto Fuyuka, has officially announced her graduation from the group during the Theatre no Megami stage show on 22 July 2025. The heartfelt moment caught fans by surprise as she stood on stage at the SKE48 Theatre in Nagoya, delivering the news right at the end of the performance.
“I, Fujimoto Fuyuka, will be graduating from SKE48,” she said to a stunned audience. “I’ve come to feel that I have no regrets left in my SKE48 journey, and that’s why I made this decision.”
She also shared that the group’s ongoing summer tour will be her final one with Team KII, vowing to go all out till her last day. Her final activities are scheduled for the end of September 2025, marking the end of a seven-year journey filled with growth, passion, and unwavering love for the stage.
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🔁 From Kenkyuusei to Team KII Regular
Fuyuka joined SKE48 as part of the 9th generation on 31 December 2018, making her debut as a Kenkyuusei before earning her promotion to Team KII during the group’s 12th Anniversary LIVE on 5 October 2020.
Though her early days were spent working behind the scenes and in support roles, Fuyuka eventually pushed through the ranks and landed her place in the spotlight. In a proud milestone, she was selected for her first senbatsu with the 2024 A-side single Kokuhaku Shinpakusu, becoming the oldest first-time senbatsu member in SKE48 history at age 26.
❤️ Known for Her “Red Soul” and Carp Spirit
A native of Hiroshima Prefecture, Fujimoto’s love for the Hiroshima Carp baseball team is almost legendary within the fandom. Often seen rocking team merch or referencing them on stage, she proudly called herself part of the “Red Soul” family – a nod to the team’s fiery spirit.
She even featured in the celebrity fan relay video for the Carp’s iconic cheer song Sore Ike Carp, appearing alongside famous faces like pro wrestler Naito Tetsuya, actor Tanihara Shosuke, and comedy duo Ungirls.
“I want to graduate in my own way, with a smile. I’ll keep giving it my all with my ‘red soul’ until the end,” she told fans during her announcement, receiving warm applause from the crowd.
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🎤 What’s Next for Fuyuka?
While Fujimoto hasn’t yet revealed her specific post-graduation plans, fans are already sending messages of support and nostalgia online. Many praised her for always staying true to herself and pushing forward even when she wasn’t always in the spotlight.
She remains under the management of Zest Inc., so it’s possible she may continue in entertainment, whether that’s acting, MC work, or something entirely different.
Fujimoto Fuyuka has announced her graduation from SKE48.
— 🅼 🅰 🆈 🆄 (@mayu__zyu) July 22, 2025
Her final activity will be in September 2025.
Thank you for everything, Fuyuppi ❤️#シアターの女神 #藤本冬香 #SKE48 pic.twitter.com/oqswczEJ4z
📌 TLDR:
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Fujimoto Fuyuka is graduating from SKE48 after nearly 7 years.
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Final activity: End of September 2025.
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Announced graduation during Team KII’s theatre show on 22 July 2025.
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First senbatsu: Kokuhaku Shinpakusu (2024), age 26.
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Hiroshima-native, famous for her love of the Carp baseball team.
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Fans emotional but supportive of her “no regrets” farewell.