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Wagamama Rakia to End Activities with Final Live Show on July 9

Idol group Wagamama Rakia has announced that they will close their doors after one last performance. Their final solo concert will take place on July 9, 2025, at Zepp Haneda in Tokyo.

In a statement released on April 19, the four members—Minami Hoshikuma, Rin Kaine, L, and MIRI—explained that, after many heartfelt discussions about their individual futures, they decided it was time to bring the group’s journey to a close. They expressed deep gratitude to fans and everyone who supported them since their debut.

“This may seem sudden, but it’s not a negative choice,” the members shared. “We’ve always aimed for our very best in Wagamama Rakia, but we feel we’ve reached the limits of what we can achieve together under the current setup. Rather than continue half-heartedly, we want to give our all in the time we have left and use it as a bridge to our next chapters.”

Despite the upcoming farewell, the members promise that their bond remains unshaken. They’ve assured fans that they will continue to cheer each other on even after the final curtain falls.

Fans won’t want to miss this last chance to see Wagamama Rakia live. Tickets for the July 9 show at Zepp Haneda go on sale soon—be there to celebrate the group’s achievements and send them off into their next adventures.

Teen Fashion Magazine Nicola Debuts Idol Duo “RicoRiri”

Teen fashion magazine nicola is expanding into the music world with its first-ever idol unit, RicoRiri, starring two of its popular “Nicomo” models: 15-year-old Riko Sakihama and 14-year-old Riri Nakase. As childhood friends, they’re taking the stage together for the very first time.

Their debut release is a double A-side single, “Pure pop / Ring☆Ring☆Ring,” set to launch on June 18, 2025. The lead track, “Pure pop,” features bright synth melodies and an uplifting message about celebrating your own style. Its counterpart, “Ring☆Ring☆Ring,” brings playful rhythms and showcases the duo’s youthful energy.

Both songs were crafted by respected J-pop producers Masafumi Okamoto and okano_skywalker, known for blending catchy hooks with polished production. With their backgrounds in modeling, Riko and Riri are already poised to turn heads—both on the runway and in music videos—with trend-setting looks and confident performances.

In interviews, Riko shared her excitement: “We’ve always dreamed of singing together. It’s a new challenge, but we’re ready to learn and grow.” Riri added, “I hope to inspire other girls my age. We’ll work hard to bring smiles to our fans.”

Listen for “Pure pop / Ring☆Ring☆Ring” on streaming platforms and watch for RicoRiri’s first live performance later this summer.

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Sakurazaka46's live DVD/Blu-ray, "2nd TOUR 2022 'As you know?' TOUR FINAL at Tokyo Dome ~with YUUKA SUGAI Graduation Ceremony~," will be released on August 2nd.

This release features the footage from the Tokyo Dome performance held on November 9th as part of their nationwide tour, "2nd TOUR 2022 'As you know?'" that took place from September to November last year. This particular concert was significant as it also served as Captain Yuuka Sugai's graduation ceremony from the group. The release comes in two versions: a regular edition and a limited edition. The limited edition includes an additional disc featuring the encore portion of the November 8th performance at the same venue, as well as a documentary titled "Behind the Scenes," which provides an intimate look into the tour's behind-the-scenes moments.

櫻坂46「2nd TOUR 2022 "As you know?" TOUR FINAL at 東京ドーム ～with YUUKA SUGAI Graduation Ceremony～」収録内容
Blu-ray DISC 1 / DVD DISC 1&2
01. Overture
02. 条件反射で泣けて来る
03. BAN
04. Dead end
05. 断絶
06. 流れ弾
07. タイムマシーンでYeah!
08. One-way stairs
09. ずっと 春だったらなあ
10. 制服の人魚
11. 五月雨よ
12. なぜ 恋をして来なかったんだろう？
13. Nobody's fault
14. I'm in
15. Buddies
16. 車間距離
17. 恋が絶滅する日
18. 摩擦係数
19. Overture（欅坂46）
20. 不協和音
21. 砂塵
22. 菅井友香 Message
23. その日まで

完全生産限定盤付属Blu-ray DISC 2 / DVD DISC 3
Behind the scenes of 2nd TOUR 2022 "As you know?"
Bonus Tracks -Day1-
01. 10月のプールに飛び込んだ
02. ヒールの高さ
03. 青空が違う
04. 世界には愛しかない
05. 菅井友香 Message
06. その日まで