It's been announced that Nogizaka46's Ando Mikumo will be graduating from the group.

Ando decided to graduate in order to concentrate on her studies. She will part ways with the group after participating in the handshake event for Nogizaka46's 5th single, "Kimi no Na wa Kibou" on April 29th at Yokohama Pacifico, and the special event, "Anata Dake no Tame ni Message, Iwasete Kudasai! -Namagoe Rokuon Kai-', on June 16th.

Ando has been a part of Nogizaka46 since they started in August of 2011. She will be the second member from the group to graduate following Iwase Yumiko, who graduated�last fall.

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