NMB48’s Jo Eriko graduates from the group

On September 28, NMB48’s Jo Eriko (13) held her graduation concert at NMB48 Theater in Namba, Osaka.
Jo is the center for Team M, and her graduation was held as a part of their recent performance. As previously reported, she decided to graduate from the group in order to focus on her studies.
After performing 17 songs, Jo was moved to tears as she declared, “I don’t regret that I chose to focus on my studies. However, I’m thinking of auditioning for NMB48 in high school. I want to return.” At that moment, the crowd started chanting “come back”.
During the final song, “Boku wa Matteru“, Team N appeared on stage and sang together to see Jo off.
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NMB48’s Jo Eriko to graduate from the group

It was announced that NMB48’s Team M member Jo Eriko will be graduating from the group in order for her to focus on her studies.
Jo announced her graduation to the fans during the performance at the theater on September 3rd.
Additionally, on NMB48’s official site, it says that Jo who will be in her third year of junior high school next year, was distressed about how to manage both her activities and studies.  She thought that she could cause trouble for NMB that will continue stepping forward more and more, thus she has decided to graduate.
The further details on Jo’s graduation including the date and schedule for her last performance will be announced when it’s decided.

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