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| BokuAo’s Mochinaga Mana Announces Graduation After Two Years |
Boku ga Mitakatta Aozora (BokuAo), Nogizaka46’s official rival group, has announced that member Mochinaga Mana (21) will graduate at the end of December 2025.
The news was shared on the group’s official website on 25 September, confirming that her last activities with the group will take place later this year.
Mochinaga Mana, who joined under Ligareaz Management and has been with BokuAo since its debut in June 2023, will become the second member to graduate from the group after Yamaguchi Yua earlier this year.
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In her farewell message, Mochinaga Mana reflected on her two years in the idol world, describing her time in BokuAo as “incredibly fun” and “full of new challenges that helped me grow as a person.”
She explained that while she has cherished her experiences with the group, she has now found new ambitions:
“I realised I want to try things only I can do and explore more worlds out there. I feel a strong desire to take on new challenges and step into a new place.”
She also expressed her deep gratitude to fans:
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“I’m truly thankful to everyone who supported me. I’ll treasure every remaining moment with the group and give it my all until the very end. I’d be happy if you could continue watching over me until the last day.”
Born on 25 January 2004 in Tokyo, Mochinaga Mana joined BokuAo after passing the Nogizaka46 official rival audition in April 2023.
Just a year later, she achieved a milestone by being selected for the senbatsu in the group’s fourth single Sukisugite Up and Down (November 2024). With her graduation set for the end of December 2025, Mochinaga Mana leaves behind a legacy of dedication and growth that has inspired many of her supporters.
Fans are now eagerly waiting to see what her next step in the entertainment world will be.