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Former Keyakizaka46 member Imaizumi Yui (22) and YouTuber/rapper Watanabe Mahoto (28) have gotten married. The two have been dating for about a year and Imaizumi is currently pregnant. Marriage registration will be submitted in the near future. Imaizumi suspended activities since last October due to Read More …
On October 12th and 13th, Keyakizaka46 performed their live “Keyakizaka46 THE LAST LIVE”. The performance puts an end to the activities of Keyakizaka46 which has been around since their debut in August 2015 and the group will receive a reboot with a new name and Read More …
The wait is over! For those awaiting for the reboot of Keyakizaka46, it was announced that the group would be changing their name and It was announced at Shibuya Scramble Crossing at 8:00 p.m. on September 20th that the new name of the idol group Read More …
Former Keyakizaka46 member Oda Nana, graduated on January 23rd. She was announced to have graduated along with two others which included center Hirata Yurina. While management pretty much took er out of performing as far back as September 2019. On July 31st, Oda created her Read More …
It was no doubt a shock when Keyakizaka46 announced that they were going to do a reboot (or in their words, the group will be reborn) and also change the name of the group. Bunshun examined why the group is changing their name. Here is Read More …
Keyakizaka46 is a group that has had tremendous success in five years, but in the last year we have seen members graduate, including the departure of Keyakizaka46 center, Hirate Yurina (19) who was the face of the group. On July 16th, Keyakizaka46 announced that it Read More …
Former Keyakizaka46 members Suzumoto Miyu and Shida Manaka created a YouTube channel titled “Bucharake” and posted their first video today: In the video, Suzumoto announced that she is dating someone and would like to get married. Shida asked Suzumoto, “Is dating a trial period, because Read More …
As Japan is slowly easing restrictions in Japan, the novel coronavirus has effected the entertainment world, which includes the AKB48 groups, Nogizaka46, Keyakizaka46, Hinatazaka46 groups. Where many of these groups have prospered due to CD single sales which included tickets for handshake events, it’s a Read More …
It has been a few days since Keyakizaka46 member Hirate Yurina announced she was withdrawing/leaving Keyakizaka46. But many people are still confused why the popular member, the center of the group didn’t graduate. On the same day, it was also announced that Oda Nana (21) Read More …
It was announced that Hirate Yurina (18) will be leaving Keyakizaka46. It was also announced that Oda Nana (21) and Suzumoto Miyu (22) have graduated from the group and Sato Shiori has suspended activity. Media reports is that Sato will be studying abroad on art Read More …
Hirate Yurina (18), the center for Keyakizaka46, has a well-documented number of health injuries. In December 2017, Hirate collapsed during the “Kouhaku Uta Gassen” performance from mild hyperventilation, in January 2018 due to a tricep brachial muscle injury. In September 2018, Hirate fell 6.5 feet Read More …
Keyakizaka46 staff announced on the official website that Oda Nana (21) will be absent from the “Keyakizaka46 Natsu no Zenkoku Arena Tour 2019” for two days and will be missing the September 18th and 19th performance at Tokyo Dome. The reason she will be absent Read More …
Keyakizaka46 members Sugai Yuka, Kobayashi Yui and Habu Mizuho star in a AEON Card CM which is promoting AEON Card’s 20% Cashback Campaign. A CM and a Web Movie version were released: The CM features Keyakizaka46’s new song “10-gatsu no puru ni Tobikonda” (Jumping into Read More …
Keyakizaka46 member Koike Minami’s first photobook “Seishun no Binzume” (Bottled Youth) will be released on Sept. 25th. The photobook was shot in Shanghai, China and features photos near modern and old-fashion landscapes. The photobook is A4 sized and is a softcover book with 144 color Read More …
Keyakizaka46 member Hirate Yurina is featured on the cover of the October 2019 issue of “GQ JAPAN” which will be released on August 24th. Hirate talks about purchasing men’s clothes recently and takes on the challenge of trying on the latest tailored styles from Celine, Read More …