[Notice of New Affiliation] Yui Takemoto to Join Zacky Farm Inc.!

To All Media Representatives

July 6, 2026

Zacky Farm Inc. (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Takashi Yamazaki) is pleased to announce that Yui Takemoto, formerly a member of Sakurazaka46, has joined our company.

Regarding New Affiliation

Yui Takemoto debuted in 2018 as a second-generation member of Keyakizaka46. She subsequently supported numerous songs and performances as a member of the renamed Sakurazaka46, graduating from the group after the activities for their 14th single, "The growing up train," in 2026.

While highly acclaimed as an artist for her sharp dance moves and powerful yet delicate performances, she has also become a familiar face on many popular variety shows and radio programs thanks to her lively talk, characteristic of her Kansai origins, and her bright, unpretentious personality.

Moving forward, she aims to become a leading entertainment artist in Japan, leveraging her dual strengths: the "talent" that makes her beloved by households nationwide and the "artistry" that showcases her overwhelming expressive power, further expanding the scope of her activities. Please keep an eye on Yui Takemoto's new endeavors.

【Yui Takemoto Profile】

Name: Yui Takemoto (たけもと ゆい / YUI TAKEMOTO)

Date of Birth: March 23, 2002

Place of Birth: Shiga Prefecture

Height: 158.5cm

Blood Type: O

Education: Graduated from Aoyama Gakuin University

Special Skills: Tongue twisters, memorization

Hobbies: Travel, saunas

Certifications: Eiken Grade 2, Kanken Grade 2, World Heritage Examination Grade 3

Background: Raised in a family with deep ties to horse racing; her grandfather was a former horse trainer, her uncle is a training assistant, and her uncle drives a horse transport vehicle.

【Career Highlights】

2018: Passed the Sakamichi Joint Audition and debuted as a second-generation member of Keyakizaka46.

2020: Renamed to Sakurazaka46. Selected as a performing member for the 1st single "Nobody's fault."

2026: Graduated from Sakurazaka46 after the activities for the 14th single "The growing up train."

Photos for Release (Images for Media)

To accompany this release, we are providing two types of photos that express a new worldview.

White Outfit

A shot exuding approachability and elegance, showing a natural smile in soft light.

Black Outfit

A shot highlighting her artistry, with a powerful gaze and dignified presence against a classical background.

【Contact Information】

Zacky Farm Inc.

Official Website: https://zackyfarm.jp/

Address: 1-23-14 Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0041

Contact Persons: Masanori Seo / Mikako Noda

Email: [email protected]