NMB48 Team M Members Profile

NMB48 Team M Members ProfileNMB48’s Team M (チームM), also called Sumino Team M (和奏チームM) is the second team of NMB48, AKB48’s sister group based in Namba, Osaka. They currently have 14 members.  They were formed on January 26, 2012 and disbanded on January 22, 2021. In February 2022, they were reformed. Their captain is Wakana Sumino and their co-captain is Anju Manabe.

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Team M Color: Fuschia Purple

Members Profile:
Wakana Sumino

Birth Name: Wakana Sumino (隅野和奏)
Position: Vocalist, Captain (2023-present)
Birthday: July 16, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 152 cm (4’11)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 7th
Units/Clubs: Kyunmart, Senbatsu (1st NMB48)
Twitter: @wakanyan__nmb48
Instagram: @nyan_0716
TikTok: @_neko_w_
Blog: 隅野和奏

Wakana Sumino Facts:
— Her nickname is “Wakanyan” ( わかニャン).
— Her favorite foods are karage, lemon tea, horumonyaki, rumen, and canelés.
— Her hobbies are playing games and watching movies.
— Her special skill is drawing animal illustrations in 10 seconds.
— Her dream for the future is to be an idol who makes people happy.
— Her lightstick colors are orange and white.
— She was one of the top winners (#10) in NMB48’s 1st Senbatsu Election.
— From 2022-2023, she was the co-captain of Team BII.

Anju Manabe

Birth Name: Anju Manabe (眞鍋杏樹)
Position: Vocalist, Co-Captain (2023-present)
Birthday: June 10, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Hyogo Prefecture
Height: 164 cm (5’4)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 7th
Units: Chouzetsu KawaE
Twitter: @anju_manabe0610
Instagram: @10th_anjune
TikTok: @anju_manabe0610
Blog: 眞鍋杏樹

Anju Manabe Facts:
— Her favorite foods are florentine biscuits, praliné chocolate, and dragées.
— Her hobbies are watching plays, exercising, visiting cafés, and shopping.
— Her special skill is rhythmic gymnastics.
— Her dream for the future is to be an idol who can be in musicals, modeling, sports, etc.
— Her lightstick colors are orange and purple.

Honoka Ike

Birth Name: Honoka Ike (池帆乃香)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: December 16, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Nara Prefecture
Height: 158 cm (5’2)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 8th
Units/Clubs: N/A
Twitter: @ike_honoka
Blog: 池帆乃香 

Honoka Ike Facts:
— Her nickname is “Hono” (ほの).
— Her favorite foods are home cooking (Japanese food, especially mackerel stewed in miso), peaches, and salt-rising bread.
— Her hobbies are watching idols, walking, and sleeping.
— Her special skills are sudoku, ceremony, princess-carries, and falling asleep anywhere.
— Her dreams for the future are to publish a photobook and to be a model.
— Her lightstick colors are light green and white.
— She dislikes sports and exercise.
— She loves jellyfish; her favorites are blue blubber jellyfish, elegant jellyfish, white jellyfish, spotted jellyfish, and kobu eirene jellyfish.
— She wanted to be an idol after seeing Miyuki Watanabe.
— She is close with Yukino Tanaka.
— Her audition song was “Kimi wo wasurenai yo“ by Sakurako Ohara.
— Her favorite idols are Miku Tanaka (HKT48), Yui Yokoyama (AKB48), Nagisa Saito (=LOVE), Hana Ogi (≠ME), Asuka Saito and Reno Nakamura (Nogizaka46), as well as 26-Ji no Masquerade, BEYOOOOONDS, and Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu.

Koyori Itagaki

Birth Name: Koyori Itagaki (板垣心和)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: May 23, 2005
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Mie Prefecture
Height: 159.4 cm
Blood Type: AB
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 9th
Twitter: @koyorin_nmb48
TikTok: @koyorin_nmb48
Blog: 板垣心和

Koyori Itagaki Facts:
— Her nickname is “Koyorin” (こよりん).
— Her favorite foods are beef tongue, horse sashimi, salmon, macaroons, muscat grapes, pork kimchi, dry curry, and ramen.
— Her hobbies are putting on makeup, fashion coordination, and playing with cats.
— Her special skills are speaking in babi, mat exercise, and makeup.
— Her dream for the future is to be a national idol.
— Her lightstick colors are light pink and purple.
— She admires Keito Shiotsuki (Team BII).
— Her charm point is her black eyes.
— Her groupmates describe her personality as eccentric.
— She is an only child.

Rei Jonishi

Birth Name: Rei Jonishi (上西怜)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: May 28, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Shiga Prefecture
Height: 154.5 cm (5″)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 5th
Units: FRONTIER, LAPIS ARCH
Twitter: @jonishi_rei
Instagram: @jonishi_rei
TikTok: @jonishi_rei
Blog: 上西怜

Rei Jonishi Facts:
— Her nickname is “Ree-chan” (れーちゃん).
— Her favorite foods are omurice, gratin, and curry rice.
— Her hobbies are listening to music, shopping, playing games, and watching anime.
— Her special skills are handsprings, unicycling, snowboarding, and basketball.
— Her dream for the future is to be a strong woman.
— Her lightstick color is blue.
— She was voted as one the top 20 gravure models of 2020.
— She is the little sister of Kei Jonishi, a former member of Team N.
— She won 3rd place in NMB48’s first Senbatsu Election.
— She announced her graduation on October 8, 2024. A departure date hasn’t been set yet.

Misora Tanaka

Birth Name: Misora Tanaka (田中美空)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: August 24, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Kyoto Prefecture
Height: 150 cm (4’11”)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 9th
Twitter: @_misora_48
TikTok: @_misora_48
Blog: 田中美空

Misora Tanaka Facts:
— Her favorite foods are matcha tea, beef tongue, cucumbers, tea dumplings, herring roe, all spicy food, and ramen.
— Her hobbies are watching Ghibli movies, making educational sweets, and researching the occult.
— Her special skills are drumming, piano, rhythm games, and guessing the do-re-mi sound.
— Her dream for the future is to be the absolute center of NMB48 and to appear on singing shows.
— Her lightstick colors are purple and yellow.
— Her name is spelled with the same kanji as former Sakura Gakuin/Ciào Smiles member Miku Tanaka.
— She is the oldest member of the 9th generation.
— She is a big fan of idols.
— Her favorite color is purple.
— She admires Konomi Kusaka, Fuuwa Kuroda (both ex-Team N), and Ayaka Sakurada (Team BII).
— She owns two cats.

Yuma Nishi

Birth Name: Yuma Nishi (西由真)
Korean Name: Park Yu-jin (박유진)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: March 25, 2006
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Chiba Prefecture
Height: 160 cm (5’3″)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Korean-Japanese
Generation: 9th
Twitter: @Yuma_NMB48
TikTok: @yuma_nmb48
Blog: 西由真

Yuma Nishi Facts:
— Her nickname is “Nishiyuma” (にしゆま).
— Her favorite foods are ramen, white rice, and popcorn.
— Her hobbies are watching anime, going to Disney, cosplay, and rhythm games.
— Her special skills are imitating cicada sounds, rhythm games, imitating Disney cast members, and origami.
— Her dream for the future is to be a multi-talent.
— Her lightstick colors are red and yellow.
— She admires Reiko Maeda (Team M), who inspired her to audition.
— She is half-Japanese and half-Korean, although she can’t speak the language.
— Her favorite anime series are Love Live!, BanG Dream!, Attack on Titan, Sword Art Online, Gun Gale Online, Girls und Panzer, Puella Magi Madoka☆Magica, K-On!, SELECTION PROJECT, and more.
— She attends the live shows for Love Live! and BanG Dream!.
— She has loved anime since elementary school, and her room is covered with wall hangings and figures.
— Her favorite video games are BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!, Phigros, CHUNITHM, Mario Kart, and more.

Rio Nishijima

Birth Name: Rio Nishijima (西島梨央)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: November 8, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Shizuoka Prefecture
Height: 164 cm (5’5″)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 9th
Twitter: @nmb48_riopi
TikTok: @riopiiisu
Blog: 西島梨央

Rio Nishijima Facts:
— Her nickname is “Riopi” (りおぴ).
— Her favorite foods are cheese tarts, mandarin oranges, matcha-flavored sweets, and lemons.
— Her hobbies are listening to Vocaloid, taking pictures of her dog, watching binge-eating videos when she gets hungry, and watching video game playthroughs.
— Her special skills are transferring a lot of azuki beans with chopsticks, Sōran Bushi (a traditional Japanese song and dance), catching marshmallows, peeling apples, and making beautiful gyoza.
— Her dreams for the future are to do a dome concert with NMB48 and to be an actress.
— Her lightstick colors are light blue and white.
— She is the first NMB48 member from Shizuoka Prefecture.
— She shares a birthday with Misaki Sakata (Team BII).
— She has a pet miniature Schnauzer named Ume-chan/U-chan and a pet cat named Mugi-kun.
— Her charm points are the length of her limbs and her double teeth.
— She was part of the basketball club in junior high.
— She, Yuma Nishi, and Honoka Nishida call themselves “Nishi San” (にしさん, “Nishi Three”) since they all have “Nishi” (西) in their names.

Honoka Nishida

Birth Name: Honoka Nishida (西田帆花)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: March 10, 2005
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Nara Prefecture
Height: 157 cm (5’2″)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 9th
Twitter: @NISHIDA_HONOKA
TikTok: @honopi_48
Blog: 西田帆花

Honoka Nishida Facts:
— Her nickname is “Honopii” (ほのぴー ).
— Her favorite foods are yakiniku, white rice, sushi, cheese, ice cream, and fruit.
— Her hobbies are puns, makeup, watching binge-eating videos, and going to karaoke.
— Her special skills are dance, making puns, laughing, and eating oranges in one bite.
— Her dream for the future is to be the center of NMB48 and to be active in many TV programs.
— Her lightstick colors are light pink and red
— She has been learning ballet since she was little.
— She auditioned for NMB48 before, but failed.
— Her favorite color is red.
— She has wanted to become an idol since seeing AKB48 on TV as a child.
— Before being promoted to a regular member, she was the co-captain of the 9th generation kenkyuusei.

Rei Haga

Birth Name: Rei Haga (芳賀礼)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: March 29, 2006
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Hyogo Prefecture
Height: 153 cm (5″)
Blood Type: Unknown
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 9th
Units: N/A
Twitter: @reiponUx_xU
TikTok: @reiponux_xu
Blog: 芳賀礼

Rei Haga Facts:
— Her nickname is “Reipon” (れいぽん).
— Her favorite foods are ice cream and cheesecake.
— Her hobbies are watching idols, watching dramas, watching movies, and visiting cafés.
— Her special skills are volleyball, playing cards at high speed, sprinting, and folding laundry neatly.
— Her dream for the future is to have a concert at a dome.
— Her lightstick color is dark pink.
— Yuumi Ishida said Rei stood out the most of anyone during her audition.
— Her favorite ice cream flavors are vanilla and strawberry.
— She has been playing volleyball since 1st grade.
— The senior she admires is Mihina Matsumoto (Team N).

Mio Matsuno

Birth Name: Mio Matsuno (松野美桜)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: April 4, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Kyoto Prefecture
Height: 165 cm (5’5)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 8th
Units/Clubs: N/A
Twitter: @miochi_official
Blog: 松野美桜

Mio Matsuno Facts:
— Her nickname is “Miochi” (みおち).
— Her favorite food is salmon.
— Her hobbies are listening to music, watching movies/videos, and checking cosmetics and beauty information.
— Her special skills are singing, drumming, electone, songwriting, and perfect pitch.
— Her dream for the future is to be a reason for someone to work hard.
— Her lightstick colors are light blue and blue. Her favorite colors are white, black, pink, and light blue.
— She is the 8th generation’s oldest member.
— She is a big fan of AKB48‘s Yuki Kashiwagi.
— She has a good memory for fans.
— She announced her graduation on October 23, 2024. Afterwards, she will retire from entertainment.

Mikana Yamamoto

Birth Name: Mikana Yamamoto (山本望叶)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: March 11, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Yamaguchi Prefecture
Height: 162.1 cm (5’3)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 3rd Draft
Units/Clubs: W1N-C
Twitter: @_NYANMIKA_
Instagram: @mikana.yamamoto
TikTok: @mikanayamamoto
Blog: 山本望叶

Mikana Yamamoto Facts:
— Her nickname is “Mikanyan” (みかにゃん).
— Her favorite food is sukiyaki.
— Her hobby is walking.
— Her special skill is sign language.
— Her dream for the future is to be a star.
— Her lightstick colors are pink and purple.
— She was a fan of NMB48 before joining.
— She is the first NMB48 member from Yamaguchi Prefecture.
— Her strengths are that she has a strong will of her own and is honest.
— Her weaknesses are that she’s shy and emotionally volatile.
— She was one of the top winners (#6) in NMB48’s 1st Senbatsu Election.

Ayane Yoshimi

Birth Name: Ayane Yoshimi (吉見純音)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: October 18, 2007
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Hyogo Prefecture
Height: 158 cm
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 9th
Twitter: @Yoshimin_1018
TikTok: @yoshimin_1018
Blog: 吉見純音

Ayane Yoshimi Facts:
— Her nickname is “Yoshimin” (よしみん).
— Her favorite foods are takoyaki, sushi, all foods!
— Her hobbies are fishing, cooking healthy food, watching morning dramas, and eating!
— Her special skills are playing piano and other musical instruments, kendama, cooking bento dishes and low-carb food, and dressing in yukata and kimono.
— Her dream for the future is to appear in a singing show or a TV show as NMB48!
— Her lightstick colors are blue and orange.
— She admires Nagisa Shibuya, Karin Kojima, Zion Kameno, and Misaki Sakata.
— Other than piano, which she studied for ten years, she can play guitar, trumpet, and koto.
— She likes skiing and ice-skating.
— Her favorite flower is gerberas.
— She likes reading fashion magazines and wants to try different styles.
— Her fashion type is girly kei.

Miyu Wada

Birth Name: Miyu Wada (和田海佑)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: March 29, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Hyogo Prefecture
Height: 158 cm (5’2)
Blood Type: AB
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 7th
Units/Clubs: LeopAje
Twitter: @MYUMYU_48
Instagram: @__pupu48__
TikTok: @pupu__48
YouTube: わだみゆのぷぅぷぅちゃんねる
Blog: 和田海佑

Miyu Wada Facts:
— Her nickname is “Myuu” (みゅう).
— Her favorite foods are meat and taiyaki.
— Her hobbies are researching ghosts and reading shounen manga.
— Her special skills are gaming, typing, group activities in physical education, batting, and aegyo ♡.
— Her dream for the future is to be a hero.
— Her lightstick colors are light blue and white.
— She is the oldest member of the 7th generation.
— She is a former kenkyuusei of the underground idol group KissBeeWEST under the stage name Kawai Miyu; she was fired after the group couldn’t contact her for four months.

Former Members:
Yuka Kodakari

Birth Name: Yuka Kodakari (小鷹狩佑香)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: August 5, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 154 cm (5″)
Blood Type: AB
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 2nd
Twitter: @YYRRYYRR1122  (deactivated)

Yuka Kodakari Facts:
— Her nickname is “Yuuyuu” (ゆうゆう).
— Her hobbies are drawing and rubbing her dog’s tummy.
— Her special skill is taking care of small children.
— Her favorite foods are raisin bread, oranges, and bakes potatoes.
— Her favorite colors are pink, yellow, and bright colors.
— Her younger sister, Momoka Kodakari, is a former member of Cheeky Parade.
— She graduated on May 6, 2012 due to poor health.
— After graduation, she was briefly an employee at Rena Shimada‘s saq*cafe.

Eriko Jo

Birth Name: Eriko Jo (城恵理子 )
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: November 27, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Hyogo Prefecture
Height: 156.5 cm (5’1)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 2nd
Twitter: @jmd12tpj85  (inactive) @erikonnitiwa11
Instagram: @jo_eriko11
YouTube: 城恵理子の気分ジョージョーちゃんねる

Eriko Jo Facts:
— Her nickname is “Jo” (ジョー).
— Her favorite food is cotton candy.
— Her hobby is sleeping.
— Her special skill is making weird faces.
— Her dream for the future is to be a talent and an actress.
— Her lightstick color is yellow.
— She graduated on September 28th, 2012 to focus on her studies.
— She returned to NMB48 as a research stuent in October 2013.
— She graduated on May 11, 2019 as a member of Team BII. She is now signed to SEASiDE HOUSE.

Runa Fujita

Birth Name: Runa Fujita (藤田留奈)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: November 25, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 150 cm (4’11)
Blood Type: AB
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 2nd
Twitter: @runa091125

Runa Fujita Facts:
— Her nickname is “Ruutan” (るーたん).
— Her favorite foods are cake, strawberries, monjayaki, and beef stew.
— Her favorite color is pink.
— She wanted to be an idol ever since she was little.
— She auditioned for the 1st generation, but didn’t make it.
— She graduated on October 3rd 2012 due to poor health (specifically, severe back pain.)

Riona Ōta

Birth Name: Riona Ōta (太田里織菜)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: December 31, 1996
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Gifu Prefecture
Height: 153 cm (5″)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Twitter: @Riopyon1231
Instagram: @riopyon1231
Blog: 愛乙女☆DOLL 太田里織菜

Riona Ōta Facts:
— While still a member, she was considered one of NMB48’s best vocalists.
— Her personality is lively and careless.
— Her favorite colors are pink, black, white, and light blue.
— Her favorite foods are kiwis, green peppers, and spinach and egg soup.
— Her special skills are dancing, piano, and handicrafts.
—  Her favorite character is Hello Kitty
— Her dream for the future was to be a singer who can make everyone happy.
— Her little sister is Ayaka Ōta, the leader of SKE48’s Team KII.
— She graduated on October 25, 2012, to focus on her studies.
— In 2015, she became a 5th generation member of Lovely☆DOLL. She graduated in March 2023.
— She is also a gravure model.
— She is currently signed to Arc Jewel.

Ayame Hikawa

Birth Name: Ayame Hikawa (肥川彩愛)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: November 8, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Hyogo Prefecture
Height: 161 cm (5’3)
Blood Type: Unknown
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Twitter: @aym_aym113
Instagram: @ayame_1108 / @hikawa_ayame
TikTok: @hikawa_ayame
Blog: 肥川彩愛

Ayame Hikawa Facts:
— Her nickname is “Ayanyan” (あやにゃん).
— Her favorite foods are all fruits, especially peaches, strawberries, and loquats.
— Her favorite colors are baby pink and white.
— Her hobbies are nail art, darts, and hula-hooping.
— She can play the trumpet.
— Her ideal is Yuki Kashiwagi (AKB48 Team B)
— She loves cute things and frilly clothes.
— She graduated on December 22, 2012.
— She is now a gravure idol, an actress, a model, and an influencer. She was also the producer of the idol group AiMAMiERU from 2021-2022.
— She’s currently signed to Illia Model Agency.

Hitomi Yamamoto

Birth Name: Hitomi Yamamoto (山本ひとみ)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: November 8, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 160 cm (5’3)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 2nd

Hitomi Yamamoto Facts:
— Her nickname is “Hitomin” (ひとみん).
— Her special skill is imitation.
— Rena Shimada called her “The 2nd generation’s secret weapon.”
— Her special skills are comedy, drawing, and high jumps.
— Her favorite characters are Snoopy and Suzy’s Zoo.
— Her favorite color is pink.
— She graduated on May 30, 2013 to focus on her studies. She is no longer in entertainment.

Arisa Koyanagi

Birth Name: Arisa Koyanagi (小柳有沙)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: April 28, 1995
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Hyogo Prefecture
Height: 156 cm (5’1)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Twitter: @niceclauparisa (inactive)

Arisa Koyanagi Facts:
— Her nickname is “Arii” (ありぃ) .
— Her personality is warm and friendly, though she is also shy.
— Her favorite foods are apples and takoyaki.
— His hobbies are reading manga and writing lyrics.
— Her special skill is understanding difficult books in one shot.
— Her favorite color is light blue.
— Her dream for the future was to be a Hollywood actress.
— She was known for her tomboy image.
— She is proficient in English and Chinese.
— She lived in Canada in her third year of junior high.
— She graduated on March 2, 2014, to study fashion design. She is no longer in entertainment.

Rena Shimada

Birth Name: Rena Shimada (島田玲奈)
Position: Vocalist, Captain (2012-2014)
Birthday: August 5, 1993
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 152 cm (4’11)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 2nd
Twitter: @smd_rn
Instagram: @smd_rn321

Rena Shimada Facts:
— Her nickname is “Shimarena” (しまれな).
— Her personality is caring and positive.
— Her favorite food is miso soup.
— Her hobbies are reading, watching movies, listening to music, and singing.
— Her favorite colors are white, pink, and pale yellow.
— Her dream for the future was to be an actress.
— Her favorite character is Hello Kitty.
— She was Team M’s first captain.
— From September 2011-January 2012, she was suspended after photos of her with a boyfriend were posted online.
— She is remembered as one of the best vocalists in NMB48.
— She graduated on April 8, 2014.
— From 2015-2019, she ran a café named saq*cafe.
— From 2016-2020, she was the manager of the idol group POPUP until their disbandment.

Ayaka Murakami

Birth Name: Ayaka Murakami (村上文香)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: June 2, 1993
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Hyogo Prefecture
Height: 159 cm (5’2)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 2nd
Twitter: @ayaka_m062
Instagram: @ayakamurakami_official
YouTube: 村上文香 Ayaka Murakami

Ayaka Murakami Facts:
— Her nicknames are “Aya-chan” (あやちゃん) and “Ayabaa” (あやばぁ).
— Her personality is shy, lazy, and moody. She likes to mess with people, and was frequently teased by her bandmates.
—She attended Konan Women’s University (Faculty of Literature) while in NMB48.
— She was NMB48’s first university student, as well as the oldest 2nd generation member.
— Her hobbies are watching movies and DVDs of idols.
— Her special skills are piano and rapid speech.
— Her favorite colors are pink, white, and red; her favorite lightstick color is pink.
— Her favorite foods are strawberries and chocolate.
— Her favorite character is Hello Kitty.
— In 2010, she was a member of the idol group Tsubomi.
— She wears contacts.
— She loves (female) idols, and used to attend handshake events.
— Her dream for the future was to become a reporter.
—She graduated from NMB48 on March 22, 2015. She is currently working her dream job as a freelance news announcer.
— In May 2018, she announced her marriage to a non-celebrity man.

Arisa Miura

Birth Name: Arisa Miura (三浦亜莉沙)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: July 20, 1996
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Hyogo Prefecture
Height: 151 cm (4’11)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 3rd
Twitter: @arisa_m720
Instagram: @arisa_0720

Arisa Miura Facts:
— Her nickname is “Aririn” (ありりん).
—  Her personality is competitive and indecisive.
— Her favorite food is strawberries, especially with condensed milk. She has no disliked foods.
— Her charm point is her crying face.
— Her dream for the future was to live happily.
— Her hobbies are shopping, watching movies and DVDs, and listening to music.
— Her special skills are mental arithmetic and calculation.
— Her favorite color is pink.
— Her favorite characters are Hello Kitty, Minnie, Pooh and My Melody, but especially Hello Kitty.
—  She graduated on March 31, 2015 to attend beauty school. She now works as a nail artist.

Nana Yamada

Stage Name: Nana Yamada (山田菜々)
Birth Name: Nana Nakayama (中山菜々)
Position: Vocalist, Captain (2014-2015)
Birthday: April 3, 1992
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 152.6 cm (5″)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Twitter: @yamada7dayo
Instagram: @tannana.yamada
TikTok: @yamadanana0403
YouTube: 山田菜々

Nana Yamada Facts:
— Her personality is dependable, but also careless and lazy.
— From 2008-2009, she was a member of the Hello! Project group SI☆NA.
— Her hobbies are sword fighting and listening to music.
— Her special skill is being able to sleep anywhere.
— Her favorite foods are her family’s special nabe, curry udon, and watermelon.
— Her favorite characters are Hello Kitty and My Melody.
— Before joining NMB48, she worked part-time as a clerk at a family restaurant, a convenience store, and an izakaya. She also has a semi-truck driving license.
— Her younger brother is Yuma Nakayama, an actor under Johnny’s Entertainment and former member of NYC.
Her little sister is Suzu Yamada, former co-captain of Team BII.
— From February 2014-March 2015, she was a concurrent member of SKE48 Team KII.
— She was the oldest member of NMB48’s 1st generation, and was teasingly called “babaa” (granny) by her bandmates.
— She graduated on April 3, 2015.
— After graduation, she was signed onto Showtitle, and worked as a model and actress until she retired from the entertainment industry in 2021. She is still active on social media.

Yui Takano

Birth Name: Yui Takano (高野祐衣)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: December 6, 1993
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 162 cm (5’3)
Blood Type: AB
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 2nd
Twitter: @yuipooon12_06
Instagram: @yuipooon12_06
YouTube: 酒とゆいと
IMDb: Yui Takano

Yui Takano Facts:
— Her nickname is “Yuipon” (ゆいぽん).
— She seems quiet initially, but isn’t at all. She’s also easygoing and always positive.
— Her hobbies are reading magazines, going to cafes, and reading shoujo manga incessantly.
— Her special skills are sports, sleeping and eating. She is also skilled at Badminton, and was once ranked No. 1 in Osaka.
— Her favorite foods are ponzu, omurice, sushi, and spicy food.
— Her favorite idol is Momoiro Clover Z.
— Her favorite colors are brown and pink.
— Her favorite character is Hello Kitty.
— She graduated on July 13, 2015, to pursue a career as a multi-talent. She signed onto Yoshimoto Creative Agency shortly after.
— In 2018, she became a 1st generation member of Yoshimotozaka46. She graduated in 2021 and left her agency.
— In 2022, she opened her own sake shop, and is now the CEO of Yui Liquor Co., Ltd.

Rina Kondō

Birth Name: Rina Kondō (近藤里奈)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: February 23, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Shiga Prefecture
Height: 157 cm (5’1)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Twitter: @rina_kondo_0223
Instagram: @rina_kondo_0223
TikTok: @rina_kondo0223
YouTube: りぃちゃんねる。

Rina Kondō Facts:
— Her nickname is “Riichan” (りぃちゃん)
— She is described as “spontaneous, comforting, and competitive;” she is also very blunt, and would sometimes insult others unintentionally.
— She is very carefree, and once walked off set while filming a TV show to buy ice cream.
— Her favorite foods are omurice and french fries.
— Her hobbies are watching movies and shopping.
— Her special skill is performing.
— Her dream for the future was to be an actress.
— Her favorite colors are pink and light blue.
— She graduated on January 27, 2016. She is now signed to Liberty Pro.
— She currently does gravure modeling; she also made her film debut in 2022 as the main character in My Makyo.

Reina Fujie

Birth Name: Reina Fujie (藤江れいな)
Position: Vocalist, Captain (2015-2017)
Birthday: February 1, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Chiba Prefecture
Height: 162 cm (5’3)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 4th (AKB48)
Twitter: @nya_n017
Instagram: @01nyan0201
Ameblo: 藤江れいな
Website: https://www.reina-fujie.jp

Reina Fujie Facts:
— Her nickname is “Reinyan” (れいにゃん).
— She is described as childish, stubborn, talkative, and silly. She never stops smiling.
— Her favorite foods are meita mochi cheese monjayaki, chanja, and salty beef tongue​.
— Her hobbies are shopping and going to hot springs.
— Her special skills are writing backwards and quick eye drops.
— Her dream for the future was to be an actress.
— Her favorite colors are white, black, and pink.
— She was originally a member of AKB48, having joined in 2007; she was transferred to NMB48 in 2014 at the AKB48 Group Daisokaku Matsuri.
— She was the runner-up in the 2nd Janken Tournament.
— She was transferred to Team BII on January 1, 2017.

Emika Kamieda

Birth Name: Emika Kamieda (上枝恵美加)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: July 13, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 162 cm (5’3)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 3rd
Twitter: @Emika_Kamieda
Instagram: @emika_kamieda
TikTok: @emikakamieda
Facebook: Emika Kamieda 上枝恵美加
YouTube: Emika Kamieda
Website: https://usuaris.tinet.cat/kamieda/

Emika Kamieda Facts:
— Her nickname is “Emichi” (えみち).
— She is positive, optimistic, and mature.
— Her favorite foods are macaroons and cheese.
— Her hobbies are watching foreign movies, reading ONE PIECE, and studying horse racing.
— Her special skills are horseback riding, English, and beatboxing.
— Her dream for the future was to be a global actress.
— Her favorite colors are yellow and pink.
— Her favorite characters are My Melody and Spongebob.
— She was originally a member of Team BII, and was their captain from 2012-2016.
— For five months in 2015, she was on hiatus to study abroad (Australia and Spain.)
— She was the runner-up in the 4th Janken Tournament.
— She graduated on July 31, 2017 and moved to Spain to study. In 2018, she was signed onto the Spanish agency La Central. She is also signed to IS Field in Japan.
— She currently works as an actress.

Momoka Kinoshita

Birth Name: Momoka Kinoshita (木下百花)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: February 6, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Hyogo Prefecture
Height: 153 cm (5″)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Twitter: @wanderlandlove
Instagram: @knstmmk
YouTube: 木下百花【official】 
Soundcloud: ,ζ,”⊃恋呂百花 
Website: https://momoka-kinoshita.bitfan.id/

Momoka Kinoshita Facts:
— Her nickname is “Kinoshita” (きのした).
— She is known for her rebellious and “crazy” personality.
— Her favorite food is meat.
— Her main hobby is reptiles. She also lists “eating bugs.”
— Her special skill is closing her mind.
— Her dream for the future was to be a neet.
— Growing up, she was abused by her mother and forced to attend auditions, including the NMB48 audition. Fans also noticed bruises and cigarette burns on her arms.
— She likes anime and cosplaying; she can play piano and violin, and likes covering anisongs on piano.
— Her audition song was “Hare Hare Yukai” from The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.
— She hates idols, and never considered herself a real idol.
— She would often kiss other members onstage and said she wasn’t attracted to men; she previously identified as bisexual, but no longer wants to use labels.
— She graduated in September 2017. She despised NMB48’s management, and wanted to time her graduation at the most inconvenient time.
— She is now a soloist, talent, and songwriter under SPACE SHOWER MUSIC.
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Reina Nakano

Birth Name: Reina Nakano (中野麗来)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: August 24, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Nara Prefecture
Height: 165 cm (5’5)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 4th
Twitter: @nakano_reina1m
Instagram: @reina.n824

Reina Nakano Facts:
—  Her nicknames are “Reina” (れいな) and “Rachel” (レイチェル).
— Her favorite foods are meals cooked by her mom, lychee, fruit, and ramen noodles.
— Her hobby is seeing how much she can make her shadow disappear.
— Her special skills are tap dance, Japanese dance, hairstyling, and comedy gags.
— Her dream for the future was to become someone who can lead NMB48.
— Her lightstick colors are pink and purple.
— Her favorite characters are Hello Kitty, Minnie, and Shellie May.
— She collects manga and cute accessories.
— She was one of the winners in both of the Young Jump Gravure Competitions.
— She is the older sister of fellow former member Mirai Nakano.
She graduated on May 2, 2018 to follow her new dream of becoming a teacher.

Erina Ando

Birth Name: Erina Ando (安藤愛璃菜)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: November 21, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Aichi Prefecture
Height: 150 cm (4’11)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 2nd Draft

Erina Ando Facts:
— Her nickname is “Eerin” (えーりん).
— Her favorite foods are Kishimen noodles and salmon roe.
— Her hobbies are cooking, listening to music, singing, and dancing.
— Her special skill is hip-hop dance.
— Her dream for the future was to be an artist who can sing and dance.
— She is also a former member of Amar, a former 2nd generation member of Twinkle, and a former member of Gem☆Star.
— She graduated on August 20, 2018, to focus on her education. She is no longer active in entertainent.

Momoka Iwata

Birth Name: Momoka Iwata (岩田桃夏)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: July 2, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Kyoto Prefecture
Height: 154 cm (5″)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 5th
Blog: 岩田桃夏

Momoka Iwata Facts:
— Her nickname is  “Momorun” (ももるん).
— Her favorite foods are monjayaki, chicken wings, gizzards, and crepes.
— Her hobbies are listening to music, reading magazines, reading blogs, and collecting character goods.
—  Her special skills are moving her ears, flipping over her tongue, eating chicken wings cleanly, and hula-hooping.
— Her dream for the future was to be a model in a fashion magazine.
— She auditioned for NMB48 because “I’ve always liked idols and cute girls, so I thought it would be nice if I could become one too!”
— She used to be part of the student council.
— Her favorite colors are white, yellow, and pink.
— She graduated on April 13, 2019 to focus on her studies. She is no longer active in entertainment.

Rena Kawakami

Birth Name: Rena Kawakami (川上礼奈)
Position: Vocalist, Captain
Birthday: September 16, 1996
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Kagawa Prefecture
Height: 163 cm (5’4)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Twitter: @renapyon_udon
Instagram: @kawakami_rena
YouTube: 川上礼奈公式チャンネル れなぴょんチャンネル
Blog: 川上礼奈

Rena Kawakami Facts:
— Her nickname is “Renapyon” (れなぴょん).
— She’s lively, positive, and “A bit of an idiot” in her own words, and is teased by the other members. However, they also say she is comforting to be around, and is very supportive to her bandmates.
— Her favorite food is udon; in fact, she’s known for her love of udon, and was given the nickname “Udon-chan.” She also referred to herself as “the Princess of Udon country.”
— Her hobbies are making sweets and shopping.
— Her special skills are making udon and jumping rope.
— Her dream for the future was to be a model who can sing and dance and is admired by everyone.
— She graduated on October 30, 2019, and switched agencies to ONS Production two days later.
— In 2020, she opened a themed café named Animal Farm, staffed by waitresses in animal costumes.

Rina Kushiro

Birth Name: Rina Kushiro (久代梨奈)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: January 29, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 162.5 cm (5’4)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 3rd
Twitter: @Rina_Kushiro_
Instagram: @rina.kushiro_official
TikTok: @rina.kushiro
YouTube: Kushiro Rina

Rina Kushiro Facts:
— Her nickname is “Rinacchi” (りなっち).
— Her favorite food is spring rolls.
— Her hobbies are watching TV dramas and playing with hamsters,
— Her special skill is memorizing national flags.
— Her dream for the future was to be an action actress.
— Her favorite lightstick colors are dark pink and purple.
— Her favorite characters are Hello Kitty and Duffy.
— She loves Pretty Cure.
— From October 2016-March 2019, she was the captain of Team BII.
— She graduated on October 31, 2019, to pursue her new dream of becoming an announcer.
— She is currently a freelance actress, and regularly appears in plays.

Narumi Koga

Birth Name: Narumi Koga (古賀成美)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: March 30, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 162.8 cm (5’4)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 2nd
Twitter: @naru3official30
Instagram: @narunaru_330
Blog: 古賀成美

Narumi Koga Facts:
— Her nickname is “Naru” (なる).
— Her personality is loud and talkative, with zero shyness.
— Her favorite foods are meat and salty popcorn.
— Her hobbies are watching movies and anime, reading manga, and people-watching.
— Her special skill is eating extremely spicy food.
— Her dream for the future was to be an actress who shines wherever she is.
— Her favorite colors are red and sparkling gold.
— Her favorite characters are Hello Kitty, Pink Panther, and Tweety Bird.
— She has four dogs: Afro-chan (a toy poodle), Kuu-chan and Po-chan (Yorkshire Terriers), and Kuro-chan (a Chihuahua).
— She graduated on December 2, 2019. She is now signed to ITOH COMPANY and is pursuing a career as an actress.

Rina Yamao

Birth Name: Rina Yamao (山尾梨奈)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: December 10, 1995
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Kyoto Prefecture
Height: 148.5 cm (4’10)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 4th
Twitter: @yamarina_1210
Instagram: @yamarina_1210
TikTok: @yamarina_1210
Blog: 山尾梨奈

Rina Yamao Facts:
— Her nickname is “Yamarina” (やまりな).
— Her favorite foods are tomatoes, hamburger steak, and yuba.
— Her hobbies are shopping and baking sweets, and she would occasionally bake cookies for other members.
— Her special skill is threading needles.
— Her dream for the future was to be a stylist.
— Her favorite color is pink.
— She was a big fan of NMB48 before joining, and auditioned multiple times before she made it.
— She’s skilled in English conversation.
— She was Team N‘s co-captain from 2017-2019, when she was transferred to Team M.
— She graduated on January 29, 2020.

Ami Satō

Birth Name: Ami Satō (佐藤亜海)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: March 15, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Hyogo Prefecture
Height: 167.6 cm (5’6)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 3rd draft
Twitter: @ami_0315_2000
Instagram: @satoami_0315
TikTok: @ami_0315.2000
Blog: 佐藤亜海

Ami Satō Facts:
— Her nickname is “Amimaru” (あみまる) .
— Her favorite foods are cucumber, meat, omurice, and eggs.
— Her hobbies are watching anime, karaoke, exercise, and fashion/makeup.
— Her special skills are tennis and making sweets.
— Her dream for the future was to produce her own fashion brand
— She is the first trainee in the 48 groups to be promoted to a regular member after announcing her graduation (graduation announced 11/19/19, promoted 1/1/20.)
— She graduated on January 30, 2020 to pursue her dream of owning a fashion brand. She now produces the brand smore.

Natsuko Akashi

Birth Name: Natsuko Akashi (明石奈津子)
Position: Vocalistre
Birthday: August 17, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 156.5 cm (5’1)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 4th
Twitter: @nattu817
Instagram: @nattu_official
TikTok: @akashinatsuko
YouTube: 明石奈津子
Blog: 明石奈津子

Natsuko Akashi Facts:
— Her nickname is “Nattsu” (なっつ).
— She goes at her own pace, and gets bored easily. She has a sharp tongue and an “innocent smile.”
— Her favorite foods are ramen, sushi, and fruits.
— Her hobby is playing games.
— Her special skills are piano and volleyball.
— Her dream for the future was to become a solo singer.
— Her favorite colors are pink and yellow.
— Her favorite characters are Hello Kitty and My Melody.
— She is noted for her resemblance to Eriko Jo.
— She graduated on June 28, 2020 after she turned 20. She is now a solo singer.

Momoka Horinouchi

Birth Name: Momoka Horinouchi (堀ノ内百香)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: February 10, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Hyogo Prefecture
Height: 155.7 cm (5’1)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 6th
Blog: 堀ノ内百香

Momoka Horinouchi Facts:
— Her personality is quiet and shy.
— Her favorite foods are meat, cheese, spicy food, and milk.
— Her hobbies are reptile appreciation, cooking, and guitar.
— Her special skills are making duck faces, cooking, and volleyball.
— Her dream for the future was to be a multi-talent.
— She graduated on June 28, 2020, to focus on her studies and pursue a new path. She is no longer in entertainment.
— In her graduation ceremony, she called the time she spent in NMB48 “the treasure of my life.”

Maria Mizobuchi

Birth Name: Maria Mizobuchi (溝渕麻莉亜)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: May 12, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Hyogo Prefecture
Height: 159 cm (5’2)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 3rd Draft
Twitter: @___maria48
Instagram: @__maria0512
Blog: 溝渕麻莉亜 

Maria Mizobuchi Facts:
— Her nickname is “Maririn” (まりりん).
— She describes herself in one word as “positive.”
— Her favorite foods are gummies and melon bread.
— Her hobbies are eating gummies, visiting cafés, studying Japanese history, and doing impressions.
— Her special skills are Japanese history, going from handstands to bridges, shoulder rolls, and walking.
— Her dream for the future was to become an actress.
— She was in university during all of her time in NMB48, and often went straight from one to another without breaks.
— She graduated on on September 14, 2020, to concentrate on job hunting.
— As of 2022, she attends Kansai University (Faculty of Business and Commerce) and has a part-time job at a tapioca shop.
— In 2023, she was appointed one of the six Cerezo Girls for Cerezo Osaka.

Anna Ijiri

Birth Name: Anna Ijiri (井尻晏菜)
Position: Vocalist, Co-captain (2019-2020)
Birthday: January 20, 1995
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Kyoto Prefecture
Height: 159.1 cm (5’2)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 3rd
Twitter: @ijirianna0120
Instagram: @ijirianna0120
Blog: 井尻晏菜

Anna Ijiri Facts:
— Her nickname is “Antan” (あんたん).
— Her personality is reserved; she frequently talks to herself, and was described by Kei Jonishi as “mysterious.” She was often teased by her bandmates as well.
— Her favorite foods are yakiniku, sweets, and tea.
— Her hobbies are watching movies and anime, reading manga, drawing, and baking.
— Her special skill is short-disance running.
— Her dream for the future was to do voice-over work, such as narration or reading.
— She loves manga, anime, and seiyuus, and sang anisongs at her audition.
— Takeshi Kaneko (NMB48’s manager) called her the hardest worker on the team.
— She was the first member to be co-captain for a team twice; she was Team BII’s from Mar 2016-Jan 2017, and from Sep 2018-Mar 2019. She was also Team M’s co-captain from Mar 2019-Dec 2020.
— She graduated on December 27, 2020. She is still signed to Showtitle, and is now working as an actress.

Nagisa Shibuya

Birth Name: Nagisa Shibuya (渋谷凪咲)
Position: Vocalist, Captain (2019-2021)
Birthday: August 25, 1996
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 163.5 cm (5’4)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 4th
Units: QUEENTET, Kyunmart
Twitter: @_Nagisa_Shibuya
Instagram: @nagisa_nikoniko
TikTok: @nagisanikoniko
YouTube: なぎちゃんネル
Blog: 渋谷凪咲

Nagisa Shibuya Facts:
— Her favorite food is watermelon.
— Her hobby is loving cats (she has a pet cat named Mae.)
— Her special skill is martial arts.
— Her dream for the future was to be an actress.
— Her charm point is her perfectly round smile.
— Her favorite color is pink.
— She was a concurrent member of AKB48 Team 4 until 2017.
—  She is the first member in the 48 groups to be promoted to two teams at the same time.
— She was Team M’s captain until its disbandment on January 22, 2021, where she was transferred to NMB48 Promoted Members.

Cocona Umeyama

Birth Name: Cocona Umeyama (梅山恋和)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: August 7, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 160 cm (5’3)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 5th
Units: Mix Juice, LAPIS ARCH
Instagram: @cocona_umeyama
TikTok: @cocona_official_557
Blog: 梅山恋和

Cocona Umeyama Facts:
— Her nicknames are “Cocona” (ココナ) and “557.”
— Her personality is shy, natural, and calm – “When you think of angels, you think of Cocona-tan.”
— Her favorite foods are mochi and yakiniku.
— Her hobbies are eating and walking.
— Her special skill is hula-hooping on her neck.
— Her dream for the future is to be an actress.
— Her lightstick colors were red and white, for red and white mochi.
— She is a former fashion model, and has modeled for magazines such as LARME and Ray.
— She graduated on April 4, 2022 to focus on school. She is now an actress and talent under Eggman Co.

Amiru Yamasaki

Birth Name: Amiru Yamasaki (山崎亜美瑠)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: July 21, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Hyogo Prefecture
Height: 154.3 cm (5″)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 3rd Draft
Units: Mix Juice, Nona Diamonds
Twitter: @_amiru_y
Instagram: @amiru__7
TikTok: @7_a.m_7
YouTube: 山崎亜美瑠
Blog: 山崎亜美瑠
Website

Amiru Yamasaki Facts:
— Her nickname is “Amirun” (あみるん).
—She is always cheerful and smiling, and never gives up once she starts something.
— Her favorite foods are energy drinks and salt.
— Her hobbies are listening to music and surfing the net.
— Her special skills are singing, design, and looking good.
— Her dream for the future is to live the happiest life ever ♡.
— Her lightstick color is red.
— Her favorite color is black.
— She placed 4th in the AKB48 Group First Singing Contest, 2nd in the Second Singing Contest, and received the jury special prize in the Third Singing Contest.
— She graduated on April 13, 2022, to focus on her studies. She is now a solo artist and founder of the entertainment production company Lapis Entertainment KOBE Inc.

Yuzuha Hongo

Birth Name: Yuzuha Hongo (本郷柚巴)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: January 12, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Osaka, Japan
Height: 157.4 cm (5’2)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 2nd Draft
Units: Kyunmart
Twitter: @yuzuha_hongo
Instagram: @h.yuzuha_0112
TikTok: @hongo.yuzuha
Blog: 本郷柚巴

Yuzuha Hongo Facts:
— Her nickname is “Yuzu” (ゆず).
— Her favorite foods are gyoza and tomatoes.
— Her hobby is guitar.
— Her special skill is jazz pop dance.
— Her dream for the future was to be the ace of Team N and the ace of NMB48.
— Her lightstick colors were blue and yellow.
— She is a popular gravure model, and was often called NMB48’s gravure queen
— She graduated on June 12, 2023. She is now signed to seju.

Mirai Nakano

Birth Name: Mirai Nakano (中野美来)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: December 10, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Nara, Japan
Height: 166.3 cm (5’5)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 3rd Draft
Units: FRONTIER (Leader)
Blog: 中野美来

Mirai Nakano Facts:
— Her nickname is “Miichan” (みぃちゃん).
— Her favorite foods are tsukemen and sushi.
— Her hobby is making the members laugh.
— Her special skills are hairstyling and touch typing.
— Her dream for the future is to be an apprentice of Karin Kojima (ex-NMB48 Team N.)
— Her lightstick color is pink.
— She is the little sister of former member Reina Nakano.
— She graduated on June 29, 2023. She is no longer signed to Showtitle, and her socials have been deactivated.

Lee Siyeon

Birth Name: Lee Siyeon (이시연/李始燕 )
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: May 16, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Height: 161.5 cm (5’3)
Blood Type: Type A
Nationality: Korean
Generation: 7.5th
Twitter: @siyo_min
Instagram: @siyo.co.kr
TikTok: @siyomin_nmb48
Blog: 李始燕

Lee Siyeon Facts:
— Her nickname is “Shiyomin” (しよみん).
— Her favorite foods are rice, donuts, sweets, Japanese sweets, and donburi.
— Her hobbies are eating and singing AKB48 songs.
— Her special skills are AKB’s intro quiz, singing AKB48 songs, and speaking Japanese.
— Her dreams for the future are to be an actress and a model.
— Her lightstick colors were purple and white.
— She graduated from NMB48 on August 8, 2023 and returned to South Korea to pursue a career there.
— She is now the main vocalist and guitarist of QWER.

Shion Hori

Birth Name: Shion Hori (堀詩音)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: May 29, 1996
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Hokkaido Prefecture
Height: 158.2 cm (5’2)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 2nd Draft
Units: LeopAje
Twitter: @shion_0529_hori
Instagram: @shion_hori
TikTok: @shion_hori
YouTube: SHION HORI
Blog: 堀詩音

Shion Hori Facts:
— Her favorite foods are strawberries, meat sauce made by her grandmother, spaghetti, and horse meat sashimi.
— Her hobbies are watching Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo’s games and mahjong.
— Her special skills are expressing the numbers 1 to 9 with her whole body and cheerleading (which she has won a national competition in.)
— Her dreams for the future are to be a variety TV personality, a Hokkaido tourism ambassador, and expanding overseas.
—Her lightstick colors are light blue and white.
— In 2012, she was a member of Hokkaiso-based idol group PEACEFUL.
— She also auditioned for SKE48, but ultimately didn’t make the cut.
— Before her graduation, she was the oldest member in all of NMB48.
— She is the first NMB48 member to be from Hokkaido.
— She announced her graduation on September 21, 2023, and ended activities on November 5, 2023.

Haruka Sadano

Birth Name: Haruka Sadano (貞野遥香)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: June 30, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 158 cm (5’2)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 6th
Units/Clubs: LeopAje
Twitter: @haruka_nmb_48f
Instagram: @_haruka_sadano06
TikTok: @haruka_sadano
YouTube: 貞野遥香 SADANO HARUKA / NMB48
Blog:貞野遥香

Haruka Sadano Facts:
— Her nicknames are “Haru-chan” (はるちゃん) and “Sadaharu” (さだはる).
— Her favorite foods are peaches, macarons, and ice cream.
— Her hobbies are collecting orange things, watching beauty YouTube, and getting on the scale every day.
— Her special skills are classical ballet and flexibility.
— Her dreams for the future are to be a model and an actress.
— Her lightstick color and favorite color is orange.
— She can recite all 47 prefectures of Japan.
— She has a pet chi-poo named “Usashi.”
— She has been learning classical ballet since she was four, and has won national championships.
— She auditioned because she admires NMB48 and wanted to find a new self.
— She was one of the top winners (#7) in NMB48’s 1st Senbatsu Election.
— From 2022-2023, she was the captain of Team N.
— She announced her graduation on October 22, 2023 and departed on December 24, 2023.

Reiko Maeda

Birth Name: Reiko Maeda (前田令子)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: September 26, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 162.6 cm (5’4)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 3rd Draft
Units: W1N-C
Twitter: @R_ko__9
Instagram: @rrr_9_m
TikTok: @r_ko__9
Blog: 前田令子

Reiko Maeda Facts:
— Her favorite foods are her mother’s omurice and parfaits.
— Her hobbies are watching idols, karaoke, and fantasizing.
— Her special skills are NMB’s intro quiz, drawing pictures/designs, and producing something.
— Her dream for the future is to produce/work with idols.
— Her lightstick color is light blue.
— She was one of the top winners (#8) in NMB48’s first Senbatsu Election.
— She graduated on February 18, 2024. Her socials are currently inactive.

Yuna Hayakawa

Birth Name: Yuna Hayakawa (早川夢菜)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: September 19, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 155 cm (5’1)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 7th
Units/Clubs: Chouzetsu KawaE
Twitter: @yunanan0919
Instagram: @yunanan919
TikTok: @nmb48_yunanan
YouTube: ゆななんTV
Blog: 早川夢菜

Yuna Hayakawa Facts:
— Her nickname is “Yunanan” (ゆななん).
— Her favorite food is Indian naan.
— Her hobbies are guitar, cooking, and flower arrangement.
— Her special skill is ballet.
— Her dream for the future is to be an actress.
— Her lightstick colors are light pink and white.
— Her older sister is Seira Hayakawa, an actress and former member of Nogizaka46.
— She is a former member of pomme rose, an idol duo of her and her older sister.
— She graduated on June 15, 2024. She plans to continue in entertainment after graduation.

Mizuki Uno

Birth Name: Mizuki Uno (鵜野みずき )
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: October 23, 1996
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Nara Prefecture
Height: 168 cm (5’6)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 2nd
Units: FRONTIER
Twitter: @snow3iimagic
Instagram: @3iikitty_ii
Blog: 鵜野みずき

Mizuki Uno Facts:
— Her nickname is “Miiki” (みぃーき).
— Her favorite foods are strawberries, gummy bears, and ice cream.
— Her hobbies are nail art, makeup research, collecting makeup, and looking at cute things.
— Her special skills are unicycling, baton, and snow magic.
— Her dream for the future is to be an actress and a model.
— Her lightstick color is pink.
— She was one of the winners in both of the Young Jump Gravure Competitions.
— She graduated on October 11, 2024 after 13 years. She was the final 2nd generation member to graduate.

Karen Hara

Birth Name: Karen Hara (原かれん)
Position: Vocalist, Captain (2022-2023)
Birthday: March 15, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 168.5 cm (5’6)
Blood Type: Unknown
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 6th
Units: Kyunmart, Ripriple
Twitter: @karen_hara315
Instagram: @karen_hara315
TikTok: @karen_hara315
YouTube: 原かれん
Blog: 原かれん

Karen Hara Facts:
— Her nickname is “Karen-tan” (かれんたん).
— Her favorite foods are pancakes, curry pilaf, Indian curry, kuri kinton, hamburgers with multiple patties, hamburger steak, eel, yakitori, spaghetti, soboro, takoyaki, okonomiyaki, yakisoba, chijimi, chocolate gateau, cheesecake, and mashed potatoes.
— Her hobbies are researching fashion trends, finding fashions and makeup she likes, and looking at cute things.
— Her special skills are SNS and her signature “Karentan Beam Piro Piro~”
— Her dream for the future is to be the face of NMB48 and the president of her own brand.
— Her lightstick color is pink.
— She graduated on November 7, 2024 due to poor mental health.

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