Ruhara Renji Graduates from FUDANJUKU

Cross-dressing idol group FUDANJUKU have announced that member Ruhara Renji has graduated from the group with their new single, Dansou Revolution.

The orange-clad manga and game otaku has been a member of the group since 2008, but took a break this summer, having been hospitalised for poor health. A message on Ruhara's official blog states: "I am so much better now. I am well enough to have no problem in daily life. However, the doctor has stopped me from strenuous physical activity for my current condition, and the situation makes it very difficult for me to perform at live shows. I can still have a normal life, but this situation of "not being able to participate in live shows" equals to losing the core essence of my participation in FUDANJUKU. I've made this decision after much thought, and this is my true feeling."

The complete blog entry can be read in Japanese here. Fans can leave a message of support on FUDANJUKU's official Facebook page.

Ruhara was absent from the filming of FUDANJUKU's music video for Dansou Revolution, but participated in the recording and is present on the single's jacket art. The single came out on September 18th in four editions. You can view the PV for the single below: