The official X account for the 2.5D idol group Sutopuri has announced that members Satomi and Nanamori. will graduate from the group. The announcement was shared in a post titled “Notice Regarding Sutopuri’s Activities.”
According to the notice, the graduation will take effect on October 18, 2026. Sutopuri was formed on June 4, 2016, and is described as a pioneer that helped lay the foundation for 2.5D idol groups. The group is mainly active through video streaming platforms.
10th-anniversary tour preceded the announcement
In June 2026, Sutopuri held the arena tour “Strawberry Memory Vol.10th anniversary ~Sutopuri ARENA TOUR~,” visiting four cities as part of its 10th-anniversary celebrations.
In the official statement, the group explained that over the past 10 years it has taken on a variety of challenges. It said that as each member has grown, Satomi and Nanamori. expressed a strong wish to move on to new paths. After repeated discussions among the members and staff, the group decided to respect their decision and send them off.
The statement also noted that Nanamori. will continue to serve as a director of STPR, while Satomi will pursue new challenges through solo activities.
Messages from Satomi and Nanamori.
Both members also posted individual messages on their personal X accounts. The official Sutopuri post is available here, along with Satomi’s message here and a message from Nanamori. here.
Fans responded with messages of gratitude and support, including comments such as “Thank you so much for 10 years. I will keep supporting you,” “Thank you for bringing us fun for 10 years,” and “Thank you for 10 years! I love all six of them, now and always!”
Related releases
Related releases include Gekijouban Sutopuri Hajimari no Monogatari ~Strawberry School Festival!!!~ and Sutopuri Shinbun 10 Shuunen Kinen Gou, priced at ¥800.
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