'18 also performed in TBS's Ongaku no Hi 2018 on July 14[109] and the 2018 FNS Uta no Natsu Matsuri on July 25.[110]

On August 12, they performed at rockin'on presents ROCK IN JAPAN FES.2018 on the Lake Stage.[111]

On August 17, 10th generation member and sub-leader Iikubo Haruna announced her graduation from Morning Musume '18 and Hello! Project at the end of the Morning Musume '18 Concert Tour Aki ~GET SET, GO!~.[112][113]

On September 14, they announced a collaboration with Caribadix, an anime short series produced by Sanrio and rockin'on about a group of animals who form a rock band. Morning Musume '18 would become cheer characters named "Gaokkii" who appear in each of the 12 members' colors with their symbolic motif. The characters are featured in goods sold atthe Morning Musume '18 Concert Tour Aki ~GET SET, GO!~ and also in stores.[114][115][116]

On October 24, Morning Musume '18 released their 66th single and Iikubo's last, "Furari Ginza / Jiyuu na Kuni Dakara".[117]

On December 12, they performed on the second night of Fuji TV's 2018 FNS Kayousai.[118]

On December 16, Iikubo Haruna graduated from the group and Hello! Project.[119][120]

They were invited to performed in the year-end music show MelodiX! Special 2018 on December 27 which was co-hosted by former 3rd generation member Goto Maki,[121] as well as the CDTV Special! Toshikoshi Premier Live 2018→2019 on December 31.[122]

During the Hello! Project 20th Anniversary!! Hello! Project COUNTDOWN PARTY 2018 ~GOOD BYE & HELLO!~ on December 31, 10th generation member Ishida Ayumi was appointed as a new sub-leader of the group.[123]

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