It makes me so sad to read the replies here, I concur that Hello Project is in a bad state.
I just lurk here now but its bit sad to see that everyone here agrees.
I know they're still doing well financially (for now), but their latest releases have felt so uninspired and generic.
If you think about how Platinum era was financially a flop, it still laid the foundations and paid off for the next 10 years.
Unfortunately, I also agree feel that a lot of the older girls have overstayed their welcome.
Its so sad to see Eripon and Sakura leave after a scandal, but that's what happens when you overstay your welcome. I also don't think it would be good for the group for Rio to come back.
I feel like Hello Project needs a big shuffle or something. Somebody needs to save the Rosy Chronicle and Ocha Norma girls from a fate of wasted potential.