In a group where members often cry during graduation announcements, Shiina announced her graduation (leaving in August 2021) with a stoic, warrior-like calm. In her farewell blog and interviews, she didn't complain about being Under Member for most of her 8-year career. Instead, she thanked the Under Members.
Do you have a favorite Junna moment (perhaps the 2019 Under Live performance of "Watashi no Tame ni Dareka no Tame ni")? Or do you want to know more about her fashion ventures post-idol? junna shiina
Shiina’s nickname was "Sai-kyu" (最狂), a pun on her name (Junna sounds like 10-7) combined with "Saikyo" (strongest) but with a rebellious "Kyo" (mad/crazy). It fit her perfectly. In a group where members often cry during
She possessed what Japanese fans call hakobi (運び)—the art of "carrying" a performance. While flashier members rely on high-energy leaps or exaggerated facial expressions, Shiina’s dance style was fluid, elegant, and precise. Watching her in songs like "Hadashi de Summer" or "Inochi wa Utsukushii" was a lesson in restraint. She didn’t need to be the center of attention; she made sure everyone else in the formation looked better. Do you have a favorite Junna moment (perhaps