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Yesterday, Ogawa Rena announced she has graduated both Kobushi Factory and Hello!Project. Rena has been absent from the group since July 15, due to Anxiety neurosis. After consulting with her parents, management and her doctors, Rena decided that it would be best to graduate from Kobushi Factory, so the other members can continue as a 6-nin group. Rena will now search for new dreams and follow them with all her heart. She hopes her fans and Kobushi fans will remember once in a while that she has been part of the group. It's really sad news to see another Kobushi member leave so soon. Rena has been struggeling with her anxiety and I hope this is the best decision for her! Let's support her and Kobushi Factory!

Sadly, it has been announced that Ogawa Rena will stay on Haitus for the time being. In July it was announced that Ogawa had trouble preforming due to anxiety, yet would most likely be returning around the middle of august. Her anxiety, however, hasn't been getting any better and after consulting with the doctor, it was decided she would need a longer break to recover and feel better again. There is no news about her returning or not. Ogawa will remain on haitus and recieve treatment. Management and Staff will keep contact with the doctor to see about activities in the future. Kobushi Factory will remain preforming as a 6 member act for the time being.  Let's all support them and Rena in this difficult periode.

It was announced that Kobushi Factory's Ogawa Rena will be going on a Haitus. She will be absent until at least mid-august. Renako has been suffering from anxiety neurosis. This means Rena won't take part in the upcoming Kobushi Factory events nor in the Hello!Project summer tour.  Let's all support Rena and Kobushi Factory during these hard times.