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Hiroshima,December 31,2025

STU48 Performance Affected by Member Illness

sara Shimizu will be unable to perform in the STU48 COUNTDOWN LIVE 2025-2026 show due to health concerns.

• STU48’s New Year’s Eve performance will proceed wiht a modified lineup.
• Sara Shimizu’s absence is attributed to illness.
• The performance is scheduled for December 31, 2025, at the STU48 Hiroshima Theater.
• No refunds will be issued for changes in performers.

Fans anticipating the STU48 COUNTDOWN LIVE 2025-2026 show on Wednesday, December 31st, have received notice of a last-minute change: Sara Shimizu will be unable to participate due to poor health. This announcement, made earlier today, impacts the lineup for the highly anticipated New Year’s Eve event.

did you know?-STU48, short for “Setouchi 48,” is a Japanese idol group based in Hiroshima Prefecture. The group’s name references the Seto Inland Sea region.

Performance Details

The STU48 COUNTDOWN LIVE 2025-2026 is set to take place at the STU48 Hiroshima Theater, also known as Hiroshima Club Quattro. Doors will open at 10:45 PM, with the show officially beginning at 11:30 PM.

Despite Shimizu’s absence, a substantial roster of performers is still scheduled to appear, including Yuraku Ikeda, Chiho Ishida, Yuna Ishihara, Satone Utsumi, Azumi Okada, Yuina Okuda, serika Ozaki, Yuna Kawamata, Ichigo Kitazawa, Riko Kudo, Yuka Kurushima, Himeka Sako, shinano Soraka, Saki Sokawa, Takao Sayaka, Makina Taniguchi, Nakamura Mai Harada Kiyoka hamada Hibiki Hyodo Aoi Fukuda Akari Soyuki Rika Morisue Hina Yoshida Ayara Watanabe Natsuki Kabutake Mana Komatsu Nayuu Sakazaki Ai Takamura Shiori Nanako Tanaka.

Pro tip-Fans attending the show should arrive early to secure a good viewing spot, as the Hiroshima Club Quattro has limited capacity.

Organizers have sincerely apologized for the short notice and expressed gratitude for the understanding and cooperation of fans. They also noted that further changes to the performance lineup may occur due to unforeseen circumstances related to performer health or other issues. The decision to proceed with the show despite Shimizu’s illness was made to ensure the event could continue as planned for the majority of attendees.

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