Kadokawa Dwango Gakuen held a joint graduation ceremony for N High School, S High School, R High School, and N Junior High School in Osaka on March 25, 2026. Comedian Soshina from Shimonofuri Myojo and Wakana Abe of NMB48 made surprise appearances to celebrate the approximately 10,000 graduates.
Kadokawa Dwango Gakuen held the 'Reiwa 7th Academic Year N High School, S High School, R High School, and N Junior High School Joint Graduation Ceremony' on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Sankei Hall Breeze (Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture).
This year, 11,141 students graduated from N High School, S High School, and R High School, and 635 students completed N Junior High School, totaling 11,776 graduates and completers. Many students shared this celebratory moment both at the venue and online. To allow students from all over Japan to visit the host city, experience its vibrancy and culture, and create lasting memories of their school life, the academy holds its graduation ceremony in a different city each year. This year, Osaka, bustling with the 'Osaka-Kansai Expo,' served as the stage for graduates from across the country to embark on a new journey.
Guest Appearances
Immediately after the ceremony began, the venue was filled with surprise and joy as comedian Soshina from Shimonofuri Myojo made a surprise appearance. He delivered a sharp yet warm message unique to him, instantly raising the excitement level in the venue to its peak.
Presentation of Diplomas and Certificates of Completion
Following this, diplomas and certificates of completion were presented to the students attending the venue by David Ryu Orihara, Co-School President of N Junior High School, Hirokazu Okudaira, Principal of N High School and R High School, and Naoko Yoshii, Principal of S High School.
Special Awards
Special awards were given to graduates and completers who achieved remarkable activities and results during their enrollment. This year, 25 students were selected, and 17 of them received trophies at the venue.
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- Source: PR TIMES
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- Organizations: NMB48
FAQ
On what date and at which venue did Kadokawa Dwango Gakuen hold the joint graduation ceremony for N High School, S High School, R High School, and N Junior High School?
The ceremony took place on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Sankei Hall Breeze in Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture.
How many total graduates and completers participated in the Reiwa 7th Academic Year joint ceremony, and how many were from each school level?
A total of 11,776 individuals graduated or completed, comprising 11,141 high‑school graduates from N, S, and R High Schools plus 635 completers from N Junior High School.
Which celebrity guests made surprise appearances at the ceremony, and what specific role or affiliation did each have?
Comedian Soshina from the Shimonofuri Myojo group appeared, and Wakana Abe, a former N High School graduate and member of the idol group NMB48, also surprised the audience.
Who were the officials responsible for presenting diplomas and certificates of completion during the ceremony, and which schools did they represent?
David Ryu Orihara, Co‑School President of N Junior High School, Hirokazu Okudaira, Principal of N High School and R High School, and Naoko Yoshii, Principal of S High School, presented the diplomas and certificates.
How many students received special awards at the ceremony, and how many of those awardees were presented with trophies on site?
Twenty‑five students were selected for special awards, and seventeen of those recipients received trophies directly at the venue.