AKB48’s 2nd generation member Kobayashi Kana has announced her graduation from the group.

The announcement was done at their AKB48 Tandoku Request Hour Setlist Best 100 2016 event. According to her, she has reached her 10 year mark with the group and has decided to do what she can do.

She is among the members with the largest amount of theater performances so it is a big step for the group. Especially considering that she is the last 2nd generation member in the group (Umeda Ayaka is 2nd generation but she’s in NMB48).

No other details have been released but it’s certainly a sad day for fans of AKB48. Best of luck Kobayashi Kana!

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