HKT48 Announces Thirteenth Single

Mega Idol group HKT48 has announced their thirteenth single which is set to be released on April 22nd. The new single’s name has yet to be revealed but will be the first single released by the group since April of last year. HKT48’s new song is going to be released in two editions, both a type A and type B edition. Both editions will come with a CD and DVD. Pre-orders are up and are posted below along with HKT48’s last song “Hayaokuri karendā”.

Type A

Type B

Tsukiashi Amane Announces Graduation From HKT48

On February 12 Tsukiashi Amane announced that she will be graduating from HKT48. Amane’s graduation performance will be March 30. Further details about her graduation have not been revealed, including her hopes and plans for the future.  Amane debuted with the group in July of 2016 and was part of the group’s fourth generation. We at Ongaku to You wish Amane the best in her future endeavors.

Maiko Fukagawa Announces Departure from HKT48

Maiko Fukagawa of HKT48 revealed that she will be graduating from the group with her last performance being on February 22. The reason Maiko is stepping down from the group is because she is wanting to concentrate on her education in order to become a dietitian. We want to wish Maiko the best of luck in her future endeavors and schooling.

HKT48’s Mao Yamamoto announces her graduation.

First generation HKT48 member Mao Yamamoto announced on April 11th during a profomance that she would be graduating from HKT48. She had stated her reason why is to have a change of environment and to challenge herself by studying abroad. It was announced on HKT48’s official ameba blog, that her graduation ceremony will be on May 21th.  Mao has been with the group since 2013 and we wish her the best in her future endeavors.