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Nogizaka46’s Riria Ito to graduate by the end of 2026
Riria Ito has announced she will graduate from Nogizaka46 by the end of 2026.
The 24-year-old joined the Japanese idol group in September 2016 as a member of its third generation.
The December 2 single “Kimi Los” will be her last with the group; the exact date of her departure has not been set.
Ito said she wants to continue working in entertainment after graduating, with a focus on acting.
Her departure will leave Iwamoto Renka as the only third-generation member of Nogizaka46.
The group said it will share Ito’s specific graduation date once it is decided.
Nogizaka46 member Riria Ito announced on October 17 that she will graduate from the group by the end of 2026.
Her final single with the group will be “Kimi Loss,” scheduled for release on December 2.
Ito said she plans to continue working in entertainment after graduating, focusing on acting and trying other things.
She joined Nogizaka46 in September 2016 and is a member of its third generation.
After her departure, Renka Iwamoto will be the only remaining third-generation member.
- Who
- Riria Ito, a member of Nogizaka46.
- What
- She announced that she will graduate from the group by the end of 2026.
- When
- The announcement was made on October 17, 2026. Her specific graduation date has not been decided.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- Ito said she had come to imagine leaving the group and wanted to see Nogizaka46 from the outside.
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Ito joined Nogizaka46 as a third-generation member.
Ito and her third-generation peers marked 10 years since joining.
Ito announced her graduation in a post on her official blog.
Kimi Loss,” Ito’s final single with the group, is scheduled for release.
- Member
- Riria Ito, 24
- Group
- Nogizaka46
- Announcement
- October 17, 2026
- Final single
- Kimi Loss,” scheduled for December 2, 2026
- Graduation timing
- By the end of 2026; specific date not yet decided
- Remaining third-generation member
- Renka Iwamoto
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What people are saying
I have decided not to stop because of sadness.
I want to try many things, focusing on acting.