Akimoto Manatsu announces graduation from Nogizaka46

 

Nogizaka46 captain Akimoto Manatsu has announced her graduation from the group.

Akimoto updated her blog reporting, "I have decided to graduate from Nogizaka46 on February 26th, 2023." She explained that she had made her decision to graduate in the beginning of 2022. "I had so much time to write this blog, but I didn't know what to write until the last minute. I'm writing this during the New Year's holiday while listening to Nogizaka's songs," she revealed.