Yui Nagase Declares Her Retirement. Ichika Mats... (2025)

When Nagase retired, she did not leave Matsumoto behind. In a gesture that shocked fans and delighted them equally, Yui Nagase and Ichika Matsumoto launched a on September 16, 2022 . The channel, named "Adachiru" (あだちる) , featured the two former idols exploring life outside of the industry. Their first upload was a music video titled "Adorable Childlen (Prod. Samoari)," showcasing Nagase's skills behind the camera and Matsumoto's charismatic on-screen presence.

At 3:00 PM JST, Matsumoto broke her silence with a single image post on Instagram: a blurry, low-resolution photo of two hands holding a trophy together from an awards show six years ago that neither of them technically won. The caption read simply:

A key element of Nagase's legacy is her relationship with Ichika Matsumoto. The two were celebrated for high-profile collaborative releases, such as their popular dual feature highlighted on The Movie Database (TMDB) , which combined Nagase's distinct visual appeal with Matsumoto's highly energetic screen presence. Yui Nagase declares her retirement. Ichika Mats...

Her final public appearance will be at the "Tokyo Drama Awards" next month, after which she will immediately begin the process of closing her fan club and social media accounts.

: She has successfully dipped her toes into the idol scene, debuting in the unit fleuЯR alongside Sumire Kuramoto. When Nagase retired, she did not leave Matsumoto behind

Rina has candidly noted that her new lifestyle feels isolated and quiet compared to her past career. Moving to a new city has made it difficult to form close friendships, making the adjustment period lengthy and challenging.

With red eyes and a trembling voice, Matsumoto said: Their first upload was a music video titled

The bright lights of the press room felt colder than usual as Yui Nagase

Matsumoto's reaction to Nagase's retirement and the possibility of taking on new roles has been one of respect and humility. In interviews, she has spoken highly of Nagase, both as a talent and a person, and has expressed her gratitude for the support she's received from fans and industry professionals alike.