AKB48 Team B's Nonaka Misato has announced her graduation from the group.

This was announced on February 28th during�NOTTV's 'AKB48 no Anta, Dare?'. Nonaka was assigned to transfer to Team K at the event 'AKB48 Group Dai Sokaku Matsuri' held on the 24th at�Zepp DiverCity TOKYO. However, she announced on the 27th that she would be remaining in Team B.�

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Regarding her graduation, Nonaka said, "I was thinking about graduating from a little while ago. I had been discussing it with Akimoto sensei and the manager. It's not that I decided on graduating after the team shuffle, but consequently, I have created a stir among my fans due to this sudden announcement. I'm sorry." She continued, "My graduation hasn't been scheduled yet, but until the day of my graduation, I will spend every day with care and fun as much as I can!! Please continue to support me until the end."

Nonaka passed AKB48's 6th generation audition in 2008. She started her activities as a kenkyuusei then was promoted to an official member in 2009.�

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