Their time together is coming to an end.
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After 11 years, a beloved girl group has announced their disbandment, devastating fans.
Wasuta | @tws_staff/X
Wasuta, short for The World Standard, is a 4-member Japanese girl group with cat concept that was formed by Avex Trax in 2015. They are beloved by both local and international fans and have performed in a total of 11 countries.
Wasuta | @tws_staff/X
On March 27, Wasuta’s members and their management announced their disbandment on the group’s website. The decision came about after lengthy internal discussions about the group’s future. In her statement, leader Hirokawa Nanase recalled joining as a high school freshman and viewing the group as a lifelong commitment that reached its natural close after passing the 10-year mark.
Hirokawa Nanase | @tws_nanase/X
Matsuda Miri described the 11 years as her entire entertainment career and called the accumulated memories a treasure.
Matsuda Miri | @tws_miri/X
Kodama Ririka called Wasuta her irreplaceable home and source of strength…
Kodama Ririka | @tws_ririka/X
…while Mishina Ruka her love and appreciation for fans, whose support allowed her to have such a long career as a member of Wasuta. All four stressed that the decision was mutual and that they intend to give their all for fans during the remaining time they have. The group’s official disbandment date has yet to be announced, but it will take place sometime this winter.
Mishina Ruka
Wastua’s heartbroken fans acknowledged that all good things must come to an end, but they’re still sad to say goodbye to the group. Some fans
wasuta’s effect in the idol community both jp and abroad can’t be overstated. one of the most concept loyal yet performance driven groups of their kind. an introduction for an entire generation of intl jpop fans
the perfect middle class idol act and they really deserved even more
— sapphii💜ᴛᴊ (@sapphiinoe) March 27, 2026
I’m so happy for everything so far, but this is devasting. Wasuta was the very first idol group I fell in love with. All good things must come to and end, but it’s bittersweet. https://t.co/pGjWa8jeun
— 🎀Puririn🎀 (@okkiminokachi) March 27, 2026
im in class rn so i can’t react but im feeling numb rn
— Javiera🍡 (@Archejoiyo) March 27, 2026
Wasuta (The World Standard) will bring to an end their 11-year history by disbanding some time next winter. Management posted that true to their name they had been able to meet fans from all over the world, and thanked their “waship” fans and other supporters.… pic.twitter.com/Vihhfvb0a6
— J-Pop Project News (@JPopProjectNews) March 27, 2026