Well, they actually asked me if I wanted to release another one when I was 20, but I said “no, that’s okay — I don’t want to.” I just want to give them credit for that: they did ask me. But I didn’t feel confident that I’d be able to lose enough weight before it was to be shot.
TokyoGirlsUpdate.com - Who is The Next Leader of Hello! Project : Morning Musume.’16 or ANGERME?- https://tokyogirlsupdate.com/next-leader-hello-201610110187.htmlGoing strictly by the whole seniority system (i.e. who's been in H!P the longest) it would appear that Momochi might be next in line for it. However, unlike Momochi, Ayacho and Fukuchan are the actual leaders of their respective groups and thus have actual leadership experience. So yeah...things that make you go: "Hmmmmmmmm..."
Seniority wise, it looks like it would be Dawa. It'll be super interesting to see what direction H!P goes come July. I know a LOT of us are losing the last few members that were around when we became fans in the first place.