A Major Turning Point for the Pioneer 2.5D Idol Group
The iconic 2.5D virtual idol group Strawberry Prince (popularly known as Sutopuri) has officially announced that members Satomi and Nanamori. will be graduating from the group on October 18, 2026. This monumental decision marks the end of a decade-long chapter for two of the founding figures who helped shape Japan’s modern virtual idol culture.
Formed on June 4, 2016, Strawberry Prince has spent ten years captivating fans with music, live streaming, anime music videos, and a feature film. Following their massive 10th-anniversary arena tour across four major cities, the group released an official statement via X (formerly Twitter) regarding the members’ future paths.
Future Paths for Satomi and Nanamori.
According to the official announcement, the decision came after extensive discussions among the members and staff. Both Satomi and Nanamori. expressed strong desires to take on new personal challenges as they grew throughout their ten years with the group.
- Nanamori. will step back from group performing duties but will continue to serve as a Board Director at STPR, supporting the group behind the scenes.
- Satomi will transition to focusing entirely on his solo activities, embarking on fresh creative endeavors.
Fans Share Overwhelming Gratitude and Love
Following individual messages posted by Satomi and Nanamori. on their personal accounts, emotional responses flooded social media from dedicated fans around the world.
Devoted supporters voiced their heartfelt gratitude for a decade of entertainment, with messages such as:
- “Thank you so much for bringing us joy for 10 wonderful years! I will always love all six of you.”
- “Thank you for all your hard work over the past decade. I’ll continue to support both of you on your new journeys!”
While this marks a bittersweet moment for Sutopuri fans, the legacy left behind by Satomi and Nanamori. remains an inspiring milestone in the world of virtual entertainment.
Source: Yahoo News Japan