Morning Musume ’25 announces new lineup and Oda Sakura’s graduation

Up-Front Promotion, the agency of Morning Musume, announced a new lineup following leader Ikuta Erina’s. Oda Sakura will graduate from the group in 2026 and remain as sub-leader until then, while Nonaka Miki will become the new leader and Makino Maria will take on the role of new sub-leader.

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source: Girls Channel

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Who the hell are you

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If Kitagawa hadn’t messed up, she and Nonaka could’ve been the two top vocalists.

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I think she put in a lot of effort for the group. Thank you and great job.

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I think Kitagawa Rio should graduate too.

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Oh yeah, I totally forgot about that photo leak thing.

>> She's the same as Okada Nana from AKB. They acted all high and mighty about other members’ scandals, but then messed up themselves. So disappointing. Well, at least she has a year before graduation to leave on better terms.

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So what was that leaked photo all about in the end? The messy room and the guy holding the camera were so creepy.

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Maybe it’s time for them to just disband already.

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She was the best singer in the group, wasn’t she?

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I thought a 12th gen member would finally become leader, it’s already been over 10 years since they joined.

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So Oda Sakura’s finally graduating, huh? I wonder who’s going to take over her parts now.

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So she’s finally graduating... I haven’t really followed Hello! Project much in the past few years, but she was my favorite. I kinda expected it was coming soon, but the way they announced it feels a bit off.