Takeuchi Akari to graduate Spring 2023

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Takeuchi Akari to graduate Spring 2023

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http://www.helloproject.com/news/15466/

She plans to work on her calligraphy and do exhibitions about it. From what I gather she wants to reach the next rank (5th Dan) and keep working in the entertainment industry?

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DonJuan wrote: Tue Dec 20, 2022 5:09 am Man. The one long runner that I didn't want to see leaving.
Same. Urgh can we stop the grads in Angerme for a *long* while please? :confused:
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That's really sad I loved Takechan!....though huh...means Rikako becomes leader then?
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Mmmmaybe. Kawamuu is sub-leader, but Rikako has seniority over her... but considering that she's not even been sub-leader I doubt it.
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I expected this to happen, but it's still sad to see it happen. I wish her the best of luck. I'm glad she's going to stick around.
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DonJuan wrote: Tue Dec 20, 2022 5:09 am Man. The one long runner that I didn't want to see leaving.
Yup. Even though I knew it would never be allowed to happen, I had this pipe dream where Take would outlast Fuku. I'm trying to think of any other current H!P member whose graduation would have a bigger impact on their group than Takeuchi's, and Fuku is probably the only one that comes close. Maybe Kishimoto. Anyway, this will have a huge impact on Anju, as Take was the last link to S/mileage and one of the core group of members around whom the change to Angerme was centered, whether by design or by happenstance. I think that a lot of what we recognize a Angerme's personality is really Takeuchi's personality taken on by the rest of the group, so it'll be interesting to see how that changes going forward.

And yeah, Kawamu will almost certainly be the new leader, with Rikako as sub-leader (unless she turns it down for some reason.)
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Considering that soon only Rikako will be left from the Taiki Bansei era...
Generally speaking, it is of course okay for her to go. As with most Anju grads she wants to try something new, grow, she has plans.

But calling it now: Mizuki will also outlife Uemuu now.
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Interesting, detailed graduation message, especially the hints of "sweet and sour" and "not all fun." I wonder if she's referring to anything specific.

【Notice of the Graduation of Akari Takeuchi from ANGERME.】
Thank you for supporting Hello! Project and ANGERME.
We would like to inform you that Akari Takeuchi, the leader of ANGERME, will graduate from
Both ANGERME and Hello!Project after the Spring concert tour scheduled for 2023.
<Message from Akari Takeuchi>
Thank you for your warm support.
I have an announcement to make today.
I, Akari Takeuchi, will graduate from ANGERME and Hello! Project as of next year's spring concert tour.
It has been 12 years since I joined the group, and 15 years if you include my time as a trainee.
I have experienced many things, both sweet and sour.
It was not all fun, but looking back, it was like a dream and a happy time.
I was able to make a dream of my own for the first time.
I want to travel the world with calligraphy.
At that time, I did not have much confidence in my handwriting, but many people praised my calligraphy and were happy to see my works.
Before I knew it, calligraphy became something I could be proud of.
After graduation, I would like to pursue calligraphy further.
I am currently preparing for a private exhibition, which has always been my goal.
Of course, I love working in the arts and entertainment, so I will continue to do so!
To be honest, I have been thinking only about the group and have never thought about my own future.
However, I have a new dream that I want to make come true.
You may laugh at me for thinking it is too big a dream.
But I am so proud to say, "I have such a big dream! I am so proud of it!
Soon after I became the leader, many members graduated and joined the group.
I could not forget the anxious faces, words and actions of the junior members.
At that time, I was determined to make the group a place where each and every one of us could work with confidence again.
This year, I could feel the growth of the junior members and was surprised many times by their strong presence.
At the recent Nippon Budokan concert, I was saved many times by their dependability.
I decided to graduate at this time when I felt strongly about my future and the growth of my reliable juniors.
I love the group ANGERME !
I will treasure the time I have spent working with such an important and beloved group for decades to come.
Although there are only about six months left, I would like to express my gratitude to all of you and do my best until the end.
I will be responsible for making this group the best and the strongest until the end, so please look forward to it!
Please look forward to it!
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Re: Takeuchi Akari to graduate Spring 2023

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Graduation date and location has been announced on twitter, along side the new release.


It will be June 21st at Yokohama Arena.

Such great news, and maybe we can expect big venues like this for Fukumura also?
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Yeah, I doubt they'll let Mizuki go at a smaller venue. Amazing! Finally, a great venue again!
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DonJuan wrote: Fri Apr 14, 2023 12:10 pm Yeah, I doubt they'll let Mizuki go at a smaller venue. Amazing! Finally, a great venue again!
And with cheers and chants.
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Fun grad show. The first quarter or so was just heater after heater. The strength of the Anju-S/mileage catalog was shown, though, not in how many great songs were performed, but in how many couldn't be performed.

Take-chan's grad outfit:



Definitely an End of an Era moment.
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===Setlist for ANGERME CONCERT 2023 BIG LOVE Takeuchi Akari FINAL LIVE "ANGERME Yori Ai wo Komete" @ Yokohama Arena===

Opening Act: OCHA NORMA
MC
- Ocha no ma Mahoroba Ikoinoba ~Showa mo Reiwa wa mo Watchawacha~

OPENING
1. Bukkowashitai
2. Desugita Kui wa Utarenai
3. Nakanai ze...Kyoukan Sagi
4. Jinsei, Sunawachi Panta Rhei
MC
5. Akai Earphone
6. Aisare Route A or B?
7. Tsugitsugi Zokuzoku
8. Kuyashii wa
9. Dondengaeshi
VTR
10. Watashi, Choito Kawaii Urabanchou
11. Mystery Night!
12. MEDLEY
- Tachiagirl
- Ee ka!? / Takeuchi, Kamikokuryo, Kawamura, Ise, Tamenaga, Matsumoto
- Nee Senpai / Takeuchi, Sasaki, Kawana, Tamenaga, Matsumoto
- Eighteen Emotion / Takeuchi, Sasaki, Ise, Hashisako, Kawana, Tamenaga
- "Ii Yatsu" / Takeuchi, Kamikokuryo, Kawamura, Hashisako, Kawana, Tamenaga
- Please Miniskirt Postwoman! / Takeuchi, Sasaki, Kamikokuryo, Kawamura, Ise, Hashisako, Hirayama
- Suki-chan
13. Kousaten
14. Dousousei
MC
15. Ai no Kedamono
16. Survive ~ Ikiteku Tame ni Yume wo Minda
17. 46-okunen LOVE
18. Aisubekibeki Human Life
19. Taikibansei

ENCORE
20. Ikanakucha
MC
21. Tabidachi no Haru ga Kita / All, but Takeuchi
Graduation Ceremony
22. Natsu Shogun
23. Tomo yo
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