Kadokawa Dwango Gakuen Holds Joint Graduation Ceremony for N, S, R High Schools and N Junior High in Osaka; Surprise Appearances by Soshina and NMB48 Celebrate 11,000 Graduates

On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, Kadokawa Dwango Gakuen held the 'FY2025 N High School, S High School, R High School, and N Junior High School Joint Graduation Ceremony' at Sankei Hall Breeze in Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka. This year, 11,141 students from the high schools and 635 from the junior high school, totaling 11,776, celebrated their graduation. The school hosts these ceremonies in different cities annually to allow students from across the country to visit new locations and create final memories. This year, the event was held in Osaka, currently vibrant with the Osaka-Kansai Expo. Surprise guest Soshina from the comedy duo Shimofuri Myojo energized the crowd with his sharp yet warm message. Diplomas were awarded by school officials, and special awards were given to 25 outstanding students. Student representatives delivered farewell and acceptance speeches. The ceremony also featured video messages from notable figures like figure skater Utana Yoshida and actress Nagisa Shibuya. In the latter half, NMB48 performed their latest song, 'Seishun Deadline.' Alumna Wakana Abe shared her memories and encouraged the graduates. The ceremony concluded with a medley of school songs performed by students.