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Sasaki Rikako announced her graduation from ANGERME and “Hello! Project” with the spring tour in 2024. It has been decided that the graduation commemorative photo book (title undecided) of her, who is charismatic and popular among her group, will be released by the Shogakukan CanCam Read More …
Goto Hana (15) of the project idol group ANGERME had been diagnosed with sudden hearing loss and suspended activities, will return on January 3rd. Her agency announced on the 28th of the good news. Goto, who joined ANGERME in May of this year, is a Read More …
Upfront Promotion announced on the group’s website on the 21st that Goto Hana (15) of the project idol group ANGERME has been diagnosed with sudden hearing loss and will be suspending her activities for the time being. The statement was as follows: Thank you for Read More …
Ise Layla (17) of the idol group Angerme tested positive for the novel coronavirus, as announced by the group’s official website on July 25th. According to the statement, “This morning, Layla had symptoms such as a sore throat and a low-grade fever. After taking a Read More …
Angerme’s Kamikokuryo Moe has been getting the attention of netizens recently thanks to her karaoke videos. On November 23rd, the TV Asahi show “Azatokute nani ga warui no?” posted videos of Moe singing the karaoke of Matsuura Aya’s 2001 hit “LOVE Namidairo” and YUI’s “CHE.R.RY”: Read More …
It was revealed on October 13th that Ota Haruka (16), a member of the idol group ANGERME and a member who belongs to Hello! Proiject will be leaving the group. The announcement was made on the official website of Hello! Project and also that while Read More …
Hello! Project has announced on April 14th that they will be canceling 52 concerts and live house performances scheduled through the end of May. Hello! Project’s statements are as follows, “In view of damage caused by the novel coronavirus disease, after discussion, we decided to Read More …
Hello! Project announced on February 28th that Ota Haruka (16) has been suspended. According to the statement on the website, Ota violated the rules of Hello! Project and she accepted the punishment. Hello! Project said they take the matter seriously. [NOTE: What rule she broke Read More …
Former Angerme/Shugo Chara Egg! member Fukuda Kanon (24) wrote a heartbreaking Instagram post about her father passing away at the age of 49. Fukuda wrote, “My father suddenly left for Heaven. I thought about writing this on SNS, as it is a way for me Read More …
Hello! Project and Angerme member Katsuta Rina (21) said she will be graduating from both on September 25th after their concert at Pacifico Yokohama. Katsuta said it was her desire to take on a new challenge and will focus in working in a fashion-related job. Read More …
Nogizaka46 member Nishino Nanase graces the cover of blt graph. vol. 30 and is also featured in an in-depth interview. The issue was released on April 18th for Y1,000 + tax. Nishino talks about her future goals, her favorite place to visit, why she says Read More …
Wada Ayaka (23), leader of Hello! Project idol group ANGERME (formerly known as S/mileage) announced on her blog on April 5th that she will be graduating from ANGERME and Hello! Project with the 2019 tour scheduled for next spring (the group’s 10th year anniversary). The Read More …