SKE48 Nakamura Izumi Graduation 2026: A 9-Year Journey Ends in March
Nakamura Izumi has announced her graduation from SKE48 after 9 years. Discover her journey from 2016 trainee to her final performance set for March 31, 2026.
After nearly nine years of lighting up the stage, a veteran idol is ready for her next chapter. SKE48 member Nakamura Izumi has officially announced her graduation from the group on January 15, 2026, marking the end of a long and dedicated career.
SKE48 Nakamura Izumi Graduation Details
Izumi broke the news during a live performance, leaving fans emotional yet supportive. According to an official statement on the SKE48 website, her final performance as a member will take place on March 31. She expressed that she's thought about this decision many times and offered sincere gratitude to the fans and staff who've been by her side since she joined the group as a trainee in November 2016.
A Legacy from Team S to Team E
Nakamura Izumi's path hasn't been a simple one. After her promotion to Team S in 2018, she was later transferred to Team E in 2025. While her future plans post-March remain under wraps, her departure follows a broader trend in the J-pop scene where veteran idols are increasingly choosing to explore new career directions after their long-term group activities.
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