NMB48 member Namba Hinata has announced her graduation.

This was announced on April 21 during the group's 'Kokuhaku no Kuho' performance at NMB48 Theater. On NMB48's official blog, Namba explained that she had been having a hard time managing college and work. After graduation, she will be leaving showbiz in order to focus on her studies. Her last day of activities will be revealed at a later date. 

Namba joined NMB48 as a sixth generation member in 2018. She had temporarily halted her activities in 2019 to devote herself to her studies, but made her comeback in 2020 after finishing the college entrance exams.