Sakura Gakuin News Archive 2014

Sakura Gakuin announced the date, place and ticket information about the last concert of the 2014/2015 generation.

Below the details. 

Moa Kikuchi wrote her last diary of 2014. She wrote a deep message about the past of Sakura Gakuin, the present and the future of all of them as group. Moa talks about the moments when she and Yui were away of the Sakura Gakuin because of their activities with BABYMETAL, the record label problems when Sakura Gakuin started and a love message to all the Fukei-Sans. Read the translation below courtesy of Onji Kobe. 

Yui Mizuno wrote a new diary post about the Setlist of Sakura Gakuin on the "Celebration In December" Show, was the last show of Sakura Gakuin on 2014. Yui shares her thoughts about why those songs were chosed. Translation thanks to Onji Kobe. 
Read more Yui Mizuno diaries on "Diary Of Yui" here. 

Sakura Gakuin announced the release of the next DVD Single for March and also the Open Classes for January, more details below. 

Moa uploaded a new diary post, a very interesting post where she shares a great story about her mom which actually it's very related with the present she is living now. Read the diary post translated below by Onji Kobe. 

BABYMETAL won the "Best Worldwide Act" on the Land Of The Rising Sound Japanese Music Awards 2014 along with the ex Sakura Gakuin Ayami Muto who won the "Best Major Debut Album". Read the reviews to know why BABYMETAL and Ayami Muto won the Awards. 

Yui Mizuno posted a new diary post about the last Sakura Gakuin Show (read more here) on "Celebration In December". She talks about the shuffle unites, the setlist and gives a hint of the future activities of Sakura Gakuin. Read the full post translated by Onji Kobe. 

"The Road To Graduation 2014 'Be Ambitious, Memorial Summit'" had been officially released by Sakura Gakuin, the last event for the Sakura Gakuin members Hana, Moa, Yui and Yunano will take place next March 26 of 2015, more details below. 

The 4th Annivesary Concert of Sakura Gakuin took place at the Kanagawa Arts Theatre in Yokohama, with a great setlist and a couple of great surprises related with BABYMETAL! Read the report with Setlist below. 

New diary post by Yui Mizuno on Sakura Gakuin to talk about her "100th Diary" with her 100 photos and the performance of Sakura Gakuin and Ayami Muto at the Tower Records 35 Anniversary (more details here) held in November. Read the full diary below with the translation of Onji Kobe. 

Hana  Taguchi from Sakura Gakuin and bandmate of Moa and Yui on Mini Patissier did a very interesting Diary post about the Profiles of the Sakura Gakuin members. As a BABYMETAL site we are sharing with you the Profiles of Moa Kikuchi and Yui Mizuno. Translation courtesy of Onji Kobe. 

Moa wrote another diary post for Sakura Gakuin. This time she is sharing her feelings and thoughts about the Tower Records 35th Anniversary Pop'n Idol 03 (more info here). She talks about the Sakura Gakuin debate about if they whether participate or not on the event, her feelings about watching the Ayami Muto performance and meeting C-ute member Airi Suzuki. Post translated by Onji Kobe. 

CD Journal interviewed the Sakura Gakuin girls past month to talk about their new Single release "Haato No Hoshi", also about their concerts, the absence of Moa and Yui during their shows with BABYMETAL overseas, their dorm-lives and much more. Full interview with scans translated by Onji Kobe as always. 

New diary post by Moa, this time about the lovely members of Sakura Gakuin, Aiko Yamaide and Megumi Okada. Moa first talk about a little bit of their concerts in New York and London with BABYMETAL and then start about Aiko and Megumi. Translation courtesy of Onji Kobe. 

Sakura Gakuin played at Ebisu Liquidroom for the Pop N' Idol 03 and Tower Records 35th Anniversary Live, below photos and Setlist from the event. 

New diary entry by Moa Kikuchi on Sakura Gakuin. Moa talks about her good results at some tests in the past. Aside she is not having a good time in her latests test she wantes to brag a bit about her good marks. Full diary translated below. 

Yui Mizuno wrote a diary blog about the Sakura Gakuin performance on September 27 of 2014, which also helped to celebrate the birthday of Shirai Saki. Yui Mizuno wrote a very detaild diary about the Setlist of the event and why she selected each song. Read her diary translated below. 

BABYMETAL and Sakura Gakuin featured on BIG ONE GIRLS No.24 released on September 26, 2014. The issue includes a special live report of the BABYMETAL World Tour 2014 closing shows at Makuhari Messe and photos from the set of the Sakura Gakuin Music Video "Heart No Hoshi", check the scans below! 

Yui Mizuno diary on Sakura Gakuin about the Sakura Gakuin activities in September, JAM and the setlist performed. Yui as Produce Chairperson explain why she selected the songs to play at JAM. Read the full diary translated below. 

Moa Kikuchi's new diary on Sakura Gakuin after the second part of the BABYMETAL World Tour 2014 and their experience in USA and Canada. She speaks about a new Sakura Gakuin song, and her problems with height! Diary translated below. 

Gekkan Entame interviewed and did a special about Sakura Gakuin members Yui Mizuno and Moa Kikuchi, this translation is just a part of the whole content. Yui and Moa were asked to do a challenge of 5 questions about the knowledge of each other. They know a lot about each other, but they also fail! Read the challenge translated below. 

Gekkan Entame made a special with the Sakura Gakuin and BABYMETAL members Yui Mizuno and Moa Kikuchi. The special interviews were released on August 1, 2014. (More here). As part of the special Yui and Moa did "Self Biographies before Sakura Gakuin" sharing special moments. Read their self biographies translated below. 

Gekkan Entame Vol.8 featured Moa Kikuchi and Yui Mizuno members and leaders of Sakura Gakuin Nendo 2014. Gekkan Entame did a series of interviews and special photos with the girls, check the scans and interviews translated below. 

As part of the Gekkan Entame special about Sakura Gakuin members Yui Mizuno and Moa Kikuchi, the magazine released on August 1st of 2014 also counts with an interview with Moa Kikuchi. Moa talks about the trip with BABYMETAL to New York in May of 2014, her favorites Anime and Manga, School and more. Read the interview translated below. 

Moa Kikuchi diary after the BABYMETAL World Tour 2014 in Europe, she talks about each date of the European Leg and her problems with the ear monitor at Sonisphere Festival. Also she talks about the past accidents since she was a little child. Read this very interesting diary translated below. 

Yui Mizuno as Yuimetal diary about the journey of BABYMETAL in Europe as part of the BABYMETAL World Tour 2014. Yui wrote about the BABYMETAL show at La Cigale in France where they celebrated Yuimetal Seitansai and where she sang "Head Bangya" for first time. Read her diary translated below. 

Interview with Yui Mizuno on Gekkan Entame as part of the special about Sakura Gakuin with Yui Mizuno and Moa Kikuchi. In this interview Yui Mizuno talks about the school, BABYMETAL, Amachan, and how tall she would like to be in the future. Full interview translated below. 

Moa Kikuchi new diary, this time Moa stops to talk about her activities to talk about the rainy season in Japan, her depression during rainy days and the correct use of your umbrella! Pay attention to Moa-chan advices! Diary translated below. 

Yui Mizuno diary on Sakura Gakuin's blog about her visit with with BABYMETAL to New York City in May of 2014. She shares her impressions of the activities and beautiful photos from New York with Moa and Suzuka! Diary translated below. 

New Yui's diary on Sakura Gakuin, Yui talks about the many activities waiting for her in 2014. Sakura Gakuin's Graduation DVD, Minipati appearance and BABYMETAL World Tour 2014. Many activities! Read her diary translated below. 

Moa wrote a very lovely diary about the Love inside Sakura Gakuin and the love in the names of the Sakura Gakuin girls. She first explains the kaji-character for love and then the Sakura Gakuin regulations. Very interesting read below. Translation courtesy of the official Sakura Gakuin diaries translator, Onji Kobe. 

Past diary post of Yui Mizuno unvealing who was with her in a picture of the past summer. Also talks about the drama Amachan. Diary translated courtesy of Onji Kobe as always. 

Sakura Gakuin Nendo 2013 appeared in the back cover of BIG ONE GIRLS Nº21 released on March 3 of 2014 before the Graduation Event where Hinata, Marina, Nene and Raura graduated. The magazine includes a special interview with the third graders and features the rest of the of the members too. Check the high quality scans below. 

Moa wrote her diary number 100 and shared her 100 facts about herself. Going from her name, to Anime, music, and Sakura Gakuin. A great post about Moa Kikuchi wrote by Moa Kikuchi with 100 facts about herself. Great post to learn more about Moa.

Sakura Gakuin Nendo 2013 was featured on Anikan R Yang Yang Vol.13 released on January 29 of 2014 including a special photoshoot with the Nendo 2013 members and a live coverage including photos of the Sakura Gakuin performance on December 8 of 2013, check the scans below. 

Sakura Gakuin 2014 Nendo sub-unit Mini Patissier was interviewed at the National Family Cooking Contest 2014 to enjoy food and talk about their favorite dishes! Watch the interview with English subtitles below!