[STU Corporation] STU48 will perform a new song at JAM EXPO 2025 Yokohama Arena!! 18 4th generation trainees will be unveiled for the first time!!
STU Co., Ltd. Press release: August 31, 2025 To Members of the Press STU48 will perform a new song at JAM EXPO 2025 Yokohama Arena! All 18 4th generation trainees will be unveiled for the first time! STU48, based in the seven Setouchi prefectures, appeared at @JAM EXPO 2025 supported by UP-T held at Yokohama Arena, where they unveiled the 18 fourth-generation trainees who joined in August 2025.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/136906/99/136906-99-c7535bb38669889be78b431e65b42ec1-1280×853.jpg Getting hurt is youth Towards the end of the concert, captain Azumi Okada announced, “Now it’s time for the long-awaited unveiling of the 4th generation STU48 trainees! To all the 4th generation trainees!” The 18 trainees made their first appearance. “Hello everyone, it’s nice to meet you all. We’re the 4th generation STU48 trainees,” they greeted with a fresh greeting, eliciting loud cheers from the audience.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/136906/99/136906-99-717c2525b1207eb01eee4a15f4ed69e7-1280×853.jpg Dream power As the members have been introduced one after another on the official social media since August 28th, cheering merchandise with their names on them was already being held up, and enthusiastic cheering and calls were heard. After the self-introductions, Fujita Ayu greeted the crowd, saying, “Next, let’s perform a song as 4th generation trainees,” and delivered a fresh performance of
“Yumerikari” while the audience watched. Next, Vice Captain Fukuda Akari asked, “Fujita-chan, how was your first stage at the Yokohama Arena?” Fujita replied with a smile, “It was my first time performing on stage as a member of STU48, and I was very nervous, but it was really fun.” Fukuda then said, “I’ll do my best as a member of STU48 from now on, so please support me,” and the venue was filled with warm applause.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/136906/99/136906-99-33a1a9c2b189a8c01c7e136e9c3e2be5-1280×853.jpg Tag tag Finally, Okada commented, “This is our last song. We’ll be performing it with all the members, including the 4th generation! Please love us even more. Let’s have a blast together!” The 34 members then performed “Tag.” “Thank you so much for watching STU48’s performance today. We usually perform in the Seto Inland Sea, so we’d love it if you’d come visit us,” she concluded, bringing the excitement in the venue to a fever pitch as the curtain closed on the performance. ◆Today’s Event Overview ■Performance Location ＠JAM EXPO 2025 supported by UP-T ■Date: Sunday, August 31, 2025 ■Venue: Yokohama Arena (3-10 Shin-Yokohama, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture) ■Performing Members Yuraku Ikeda, Chiho Ishida, Rion Utsumi, Azumi Okada, Rio Okamura, Serika Ozaki, Riko Kudo, Yuka Kurushima, Sorahana Shinano, Saki Sogawa, Sayaka Takao, Mai Nakamura, Sayaka Harada, Akari Fukuda, Boa Zhuge, and Sara Yoshida ■4th Generation Trainees Hina Ishimatsu, Kureian Inoue, Mana Kabuki, Himekayo Kihara, Nayu Komatsu, Kanae Sakaki, Ai Sakazaki, Sayaka Shimada, Ako Sogabe, Shiori Takamura, Nanako Tanaka, Runa Michiho, Rio Nonaka, Mii Hamada, Ayu Fujita, Maki Miyoshi, Yuna Yagi, Yuna Yokoi ◆Set List M1 Getting Hurt is Youth M2 Darkness M3 Sunglasses Days M4 Hetares MC１. M5 The weight of love M6 Breathing Heart M7 Pedals, Wheels, and the Road We Came From M8 Departure MC 2. Unveiling the 4th Generation Trainees – Self-Introductions M9 Yumetori (4th generation research student) MC３. M10 Tag (ALL)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/136906/99/136906-99-b9e7cfe6944a8aac1de9c438cf2f9371-560×811.jpg Haruna Ishimatsu Date of Birth: January 3, 2009 (16 years old) Birthplace: Fukuoka Prefecture I will work hard with a sense of responsibility as a member of STU48, cherish my original intentions, and always remain grateful so that I can be seen as an essential member of STU48!! And I will continue to learn and gain experience, not just as an idol, but also as a person, and become an idol who continues to take on challenges!!! I look forward to working with you!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/136906/99/136906-99-0d6c024dc4e24a9c84ea2a338a396b4d-560×811.jpg Hisaya Inoue Clear) Date of Birth: March 28, 2010 (15 years old) Birthplace: Hiroshima Prefecture I want to be able to share the charm of the Setouchi region, which I love so much, with as many people as possible! I’m also full of energy! I’ll perform with a smile on my face and bring happiness to everyone! You won’t regret supporting me! I’d be so happy if you’d support me!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/136906/99/136906-99-2e146ef5ebd3109e1e140502579b3173-560×811.jpg Mana Kabutake Date of Birth: April 4, 2005 (20 years old) Birthplace: Okayama Prefecture Being able to join my beloved STU48 makes every day feel like a dream. I will never forget my original intentions, cherish my smile and hard work, and work hard one step at a time! I want to be someone who can bring energy and smiles to everyone from the Seto Inland Sea. Thank you for your support!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/136906/99/136906-99-9ebebef393ee155f1e1732a62c821d16-560×811.jpg Hinayo Kihara Date of Birth: October 12, 2012 (12 years old) Birthplace: Hiroshima Prefecture In STU48, I want to become an idol who can entertain our fans. I also want to work hard at a variety of things in my activities, not just singing and dancing. From now on, I will work hard and do my best to become a big presence in STU48.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/136906/99/136906-99-04180408e42a5cec6e305816e7a6dbee-560×811.jpg Nayu Komatsu Yuna) Date of Birth: December 8, 2005 (19 years old) Birthplace: Fukuoka Prefecture I’m proud to be a part of STU48, and I’ll continue to challenge myself toward my big dreams in life, while showing my own unique brilliance and inspiring my fans!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/136906/99/136906-99-46173cbb8923717aca9fba2783ca0fb1-560×811.jpg Towana Sakaki Date of Birth: December 15, 2011 (13 years old) Birthplace: Hiroshima Prefecture An idol that makes you want to root for her! I want to aim for this with energy, a smile, and a positive attitude, and take on all sorts of challenges!! I’ll do my best to get as many people as possible to support me, so I appreciate your support.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/136906/99/136906-99-65e061e3f10aed881da3f1ecd6451b5e-560×811.jpg Ai Sakazaki Date of Birth: September 5, 2004 (age 20) Birthplace: Fukuoka Prefecture I’m very happy to be a part of this important group that changed me. I hope to become someone who can capture the hearts of all my fans. I’m still inexperienced in both singing and dancing, but I’ll do my best, so please support me.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/136906/99/136906-99-db8e6336aded4bd4323ed3e23b3b7beb-560×811.jpg Sayaka Shimada Date of Birth: June 2, 2007 (age 18) Birthplace: Hyogo Prefecture I hope to bring courage and energy to everyone through my activities and become someone who can brighten up their daily lives, even just a little! As a person and as a member of STU48, I will cherish every step and do my best to move forward!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/136906/99/136906-99-9ba5aef4b33d3173ab0884eca3a06554-560×811.jpg Sogabe Ako Date of Birth: March 27, 2009 (16 years old) Birthplace: Ehime Prefecture I’m a bit shy, and I think my singing and dancing skills are still inexperienced. I’m also a bit worried about whether I can fulfill my role as a member of STU48. That’s why I want to find things I can do, one by one, and work hard at them. I’m confident in my tenacity. I’ll work hard and be myself, and grow!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/136906/99/136906-99-d5d894023264f12794e19cadbd03b110-560×811.jpg Shiori Takamura Date of Birth: June 30, 2002 (23 years old)
Birthplace: Saitama Prefecture I’m feeling nervous and anxious, but more than that, I’m really happy to be able to do my best in this place. I want to cherish my original intentions and feelings of gratitude, and move forward slowly, one step at a time, in my own way. I want to grow so that I can become a special person that makes those who find me want to support me.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/136906/99/136906-99-c1fe3b82d9debb389914d66fedef7518-560×811.jpg Nanako Tanaka (Tanaka Nanako) Date of Birth: January 27, 2006 (age 19) Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture I will be aware of my role as a member of STU48 and work hard together with the other members! I will continue to work hard on my personal projects and do my best in my idol career, which is just beginning! Thank you for your support!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/136906/99/136906-99-f4017810f386109864d31aa232dfedb0-560×811.jpg Runa Doho date of birth: November 2, 2007 (age 17) Birthplace: Hiroshima Prefecture I want to become someone that others look up to through my activities with STU48. I also hope that one day I will definitely be the center of the title song and make STU48 an even bigger group. I will do my best, never forgetting my gratitude and kindness!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/136906/99/136906-99-f42b5457c6530dc5d67de345c890d5c9-560×811.jpg Rio Nonaka Date of Birth: October 26, 2012 (12 years old) Birthplace: Hiroshima Prefecture I want to become an idol loved by many people! I’m looking forward to sharing more of the wonderful things about the Seto Inland Sea! First of all, I’ll work harder than anyone else to get promoted to a full-time student!!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/136906/99/136906-99-8af4a4dd4816c27ad9a6873abb83ea15-560×811.jpg Hamada Mii Date of Birth: June 19, 2008 (17 years old) Birthplace: Ehime Prefecture I’ve never really worked hard at anything until now, and being an idol was the first thing I ever wanted to be. That’s why I want to work hard with all my might and become an idol who can be a source of strength to all of you who support me!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/136906/99/136906-99-c6a0749fcaa78d9bddb45e3a0d7fbae9-560×811.jpg Amu Fujita Date of Birth: August 23, 2010 (15 years old) Birthplace: Kagawa Prefecture My number one priority is to be loved by my fans, but I also want to become an idol loved by the staff, members, and many other people, and I’ll do my best to be promoted to become a selected member!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/136906/99/136906-99-a520072723690f2f18ef88b7a126c03b-560×811.jpg Maaya Miyoshi Date of Birth: April 17, 2011 (14 years old) Birthplace: Hiroshima Prefecture As I continue my activities with STU48, I have goals I want to achieve and things I want to work hard at! My goal is to become a selected member. I definitely want to make this a reality. I take daily lessons and review at home, and I want to improve my level even more than I am now! I want to work hard and achieve results.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/136906/99/136906-99-3772125729ece2694617e41041318c9e-560×811.jpg Yuna Yagi (Yagi) Yuuna) Date of Birth: February 11, 2008 (17 years old) Birthplace: Hyogo Prefecture I will work hard from now on and do my best to bring my smile and energy to as many people as possible! I want to cherish each day and become a shining presence on stage so that people can see me growing more and more.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/136906/99/136906-99-43a555bb0d38aac1d71e199f66be08d5-560×811.jpg Yuina Yokoi Date of birth: September 27, 2007 (17 years old) Birthplace: From Hyogo Prefecture I want to make someone smile with my words and performance. And I want to be someone who spreads the appeal of STU48. I want to do my best to prove that even my dark self can save someone. I will try my best.
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