The finalists for the Hello! Project 2018 Auditions have been revealed.

These 8 finalists come from a group of 89 girls that made it to the 2nd round, so it’s safe to say that there are high expectations.

In fact, they had to do quite a lot for their performance, like performing to the rhythm of Kobushi Factory’s Shalala! Yareru Hazu sa, sing a song of their choice, and also show a special skill.

Keep in mind that the winner(s) of these auditions may be added to an existing group, join a new group, or be added to the theater division of Hello! Project.

Here are the finalists:

Hashimoto Momoko
# 176
Age: 14
Birthplace: Yamaguchi
Looks up to: Inoue Rei

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Shuttou Anna
# 126
Age: 13
Birthplace: Chiba
Trivia: Former fashion model,
Looks up to: Okai Chisato and Yokoyama Reina

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Kubota Nanami
#124
Age: 13
Birthplace: Chiba
Trivia: Former member of idol groups Onigokko and Negaigoto
Looks up to: Michishige Sayumi

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Kanemitsu Ruru
# 107Age: 12
Birthplace: Tokyo
Trivia: Auditioned for Morning Musume twice already, former musical and stage actress
Looks up to: Makino Maria

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Goto Sayaka
#174
Age: 14
Birthplace: Oita
Trivia: Former member of idol group SPATIO
Looks up to: Makino Maria and Sayashi Riho

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Tamenaga Shion
#113
Age: 14
Birthplace: Nagano
Trivia: Former member of idol group Beam Idol School and ☆ARION☆, also participated in the Morning Musume ’16 audition
Looks up to: Makino Maria

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Kodama Mai
#180
Age: 15
Birthplace: Chiba
Trivia: Participated in the Morning Musume ’16 auditions, offered to join Hello! Project Kenshuusei but she declined
Looks up to: Sayashi Riho and Sato Masaki

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Matsubara Yuriya
#103
Age: 10
Birthplace: Tokyo
Trivia: She is half Belorussian

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The next episode of the Hello! Project 2018 auditions will air on November 20th, where we will find out what’s next for these 8 finalists. Good luck!