Nogizaka46 member Ayano Christie Yoshida announced that she will graduate from the group on August 9.

Yoshida shared the news with fans in a blog post on May 28. She mentioned that she previously considered graduation, but deciding against it because of her love for Nogizaka46 and uncertainty about her future outside the group.

She continued to share that over the years she gradually came to feel that the right time to graduate is while she still loves the group, adding that she wants to spend her remaining two months without regrets and with gratitude.

Yoshida's final appearance will take place during the Fukuoka stop of 'Midsummer National Tour 2026' at Marine Messe Fukuoka, where her graduation ceremony will also be held.

Born on September 6, 1995, Yoshida joined Nogizaka46 as a third-generation member in 2016. She also starred in the 2022 stage production of 'Fruits Basket.'