Aぇ! Group's Emotional 'Graduation' from Osaka Shochikuza: The "Japanese-Style Dressing Room" Trends on SNS

The trending SNS keyword “Washitsu no Gakuya” (Japanese-style dressing room) has rapidly risen, evoking deep emotion and resonance among many fans. This keyword is linked to a live-streamed event titled “Honma Ooki ni Osaka Shochikuza ~WE are Shochikuza Boys. Thank you for your long-standing support. The days we faced each other in the Japanese-style dressing room during our Kanjuni days. A SUPER Aぇ! Graduation Ceremony at that very place of our youth.~” which is being held at the Osaka Shochikuza.

For the popular group Aぇ! group, this event is a special occasion marking their “graduation” from the Osaka Shochikuza, a venue that has served as their base of activities for many years. Particular attention is being drawn to the “Washitsu no Gakuya,” the Japanese-style dressing room where the members spent their time during their Kansai Johnny's Jr. era. Fans are expressing sentiments such as, “It feels like just yesterday when they were all crammed into that Japanese-style dressing room,” and “Thinking about their Kanjuni days, honing their skills in that Japanese-style dressing room, it's truly moving to see them debut and now graduate from this place.” These comments highlight the deep emotional attachment to the “Washitsu no Gakuya” as a place filled with memories of their youth.

As soon as the live stream on “FAMILY CLUB online” was announced, many fans immediately purchased tickets. On SNS, joyful comments quickly poured in, such as “Something new to look forward to!”, “Thank you for the stream. Purchased immediately,” and “Purchase complete.” Some fans were even seen using “apology coupons” issued for previous streaming issues. Even fans unable to watch in real-time on the day showed their eagerness to witness this historic moment, stating, “I'll catch it on the archive stream.”

Fans are filled with anticipation, viewing Shochikuza as a place that “protected” them and expecting this to be “the best live stream, creating lifelong memories.” The emotional resonance of the word “graduation ceremony” and the presence of the “Washitsu no Gakuya,” symbolizing their accumulated efforts and growth, will undoubtedly be deeply etched in the hearts of many.

The context

For non-Japanese readers, understanding a few key terms and concepts will enrich the article:

  • Aぇ! group: A popular male idol group from STARTO ENTERTAINMENT (formerly Johnny & Associates), a major Japanese talent agency.
  • Kansai Johnny's Jr. (Kanjuni): This refers to the trainee group for Johnny & Associates (now STARTO ENTERTAINMENT) based in the Kansai region of Japan. Members of Aぇ! group were part of Kanjuni before their official debut.
  • Osaka Shochikuza: A historic and culturally significant theater in Osaka, Japan. For many Kansai Johnny's Jr. groups and subsequent debut acts, it has served as a crucial performance venue and a symbolic

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