KAWAII LAB. MATES Members Profile
KAWAII LAB. MATES (カワラボメイツ) is a Japanese trainee group under ASOBISYSTEM as part of the KAWAII LAB. project. They were announced on November 21, 2023. Their first solo event was held on January 14, 2024 at Shangri-La Shimokitazawa. The current trainees are Karen Abe, Runa Kawagishi, Kurumi Tsukishiro, Konomi Kato, Sora Hagita, Lilica Tsuji, Ami Morita, Kohaku Nakayama, and Cocona Arai. The first season of members were promoted into the groups SWEET STEADY and CUTIE STREET.
KAWAII LAB. MATES Official Fandom Name: N/A
KAWAII LAB. MATES Official Color: N/A
Trainee Profiles:
Karen Abe
Birth Name: Karen Abe (阿部かれん)
Birthday: February 2, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rabbit
Height: 172 cm (5’7″)
Blood Type: N/A
Nationality: Japanese
Instagram: @karen__abe0202
TikTok: @karen_20000202
X: @Karen__Abe
Karen Abe Facts:
– She was born in Osaka Prefecture, Japan.
– She is a founding member of KAWAII LAB. MATES.
– She is a former member of the idol groups Hakoiri Musume, bob up. and mai mai.
– She changed her stage name to Otowa Kanon on July 28, 2019 when she joined bob up..
– Her nickname is “Kanon” (かのん).
– Her hobbies are figure skating and drawing.
– Her special skills are figure skating, reading, handicrafts, making sweets, and speaking English.
– Her charm point is the dimple on her left cheek.
Runa Kawagishi
Birth Name: Runa Kawagishi (川岸瑠那)
Birthday: April 29, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Snake
Height: 155 cm (5’1″)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ESFP
Nationality: Japanese
Instagram: @runa_moonside
X: @runa_moonside
Runa Kawagishi Facts:
– She was born in Tokyo, Japan.
– Runa was a contestant on PRODUCE 101 JAPAN THE GIRLS.
– She was eliminated from the show in episode 5 at rank #77.
– She joined KAWAII LAB. MATES on September 8, 2024.
– Her hobbies are playing the Electone and playing the piano.
– Her special skill is taekwando.
– She has been doing taekwando for 15 years.
– Runa won 3rd place at an All-Japan tournament in 2022 for taekwando.
– She was a cheerleader, and danced at every game in the Tokyo Dome for a professional baseball team in 2022.
– She enjoys watching videos of virtual idols.
– Runa thinks that Yakiniku (grilled meat) is delicious.
– Her favorite song is ‘Muketi no girlfriend’ by Sakurako Ohara.
– She prefers dogs to cats.
– She prefers the outdoors to indoors.
– She is more of an optimist than a worrier.
– Her charm point is her teardrop mole.
Kurumi Tsukishiro
Birth Name: Kurumi Tsukishiro (月代来実)
Birthday: August 9, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Snake
Height: 158.8 cm (5’2″)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Japanese
Instagram: @pan_krmxx
TikTok: @pan_krmxx
X: @pan_krmxx
Kurumi Tsukishiro Facts:
– She was born in Saitama, Japan.
– From 2019-2023, she was a member of IDOLATER until their disbandment.
– Her hobbies are visiting cafés, playing social games and paying for in-game items, and living the otaku life.
– She is the group’s youngest member, but also the most reliable.
– Her greeting is “I love you more than anything in the universe!”
– Her hobbies are visiting tapioca shops and using SLR cameras.
– She is an idol lover herself.
– Her favorite music artists are ＝LOVE, ≠ME, and PinocchioP.
– Her favorite foods are sukiyaki, eel, ramen, oyakodon, kakuni, and chocolate.
– Her favorite animes are My Hero Academia and SPYxFAMILY.
– Her favorite mangas are Shugo Chara! and A3!
– Her charm point is being “the cutest in the universe.”
Konomi Kato
Birth Name: Konomi Kato (加藤好実)
Birthday: October 17, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Monkey
Height: 160 cm (5’3″)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ESFJ
Nationality: Japanese
Instagram: @yeolmae_kono
TikTok: @yeolmae_kono
X: @yeolmae_kono
Konomi Kato Facts:
– She was born in Tokyo, Japan.
– Konomi was a contestant on PRODUCE 101 JAPAN THE GIRLS.
– She was eliminated from the show in episode 5 at rank #80.
– She joined KAWAII LAB. MATES on September 8, 2024.
– Her hobby is eating sweets.
– Her special skills are makeup and splitting her tongue in two.
– Her favorite song is ‘Hype Boy’ by NEWJEANS.
– She prefers dogs to cats.
– She prefers the outdoors to indoors.
– She is as much of an optimist as she is a worrier.
– Her charm point is that she’s easy to joke around with.
Sora Hagita
Birth Name: Sora Hagita (萩田そら)
Birthday: August 16, 2005
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rooster
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Japanese
Instagram: @hagita_sora_
TikTok @hagita_sora_
X: @sora_KLM0816
Sora Hagita Facts:
– She was born in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
– She joined KAWAII LAB. MATES on September 8, 2024.
– Her charm point is her cheerfulness.
Lilica Tsuji
Birth Name: Lilica Tsuji (辻りりか)
Birthday: May 17, 2007
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Pig
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Japanese
X: @lilica_KLM0517
Lilica Tsuji Facts:
– She was born in Chiba Prefecture, Japan.
– She joined KAWAII LAB. MATES on September 8, 2024.
– Her charm point is the contrast between her appearance and her voice.
Ami Morita
Birth Name: Ami Morita (阿部かれん)
Birthday: February 6, 2008
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Pig
Height: 163 cm (5’4″)
Blood Type: N/A
Nationality: Japanese
Instagram: @ami__morita
TikTok: @ami_morita_
X: @ami_KLM0206
Ami Morita Facts:
– She was born in Osaka Prefecture, Japan.
– She is a founding member of KAWAII LAB. MATES.
– Her nickname is “Ami-chan” (あみちゃん).
– Her charm point is her eyes.
Kohaku Nakayama
Birth Name: Kohaku Nakayama (中山こはく)
Birthday: July 30, 2008
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rat
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Japanese
Instagram: @kohaku_si2
X: @kohaku_KLM0730
Kohaku Nakayama Facts:
– She was born in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
– She joined KAWAII LAB. MATES on September 8, 2024.
– Her charm point is her round nails.
Cocona Arai
Birth Name: Cocona Arai (新井心菜)
Birthday: December 18, 2008
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rat
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Japanese
Instagram: @coconadayo25
TikTok: @coconadayo25
X: @coconadayo25
Cocona Arai Facts:
– She was born in Tokyo, Japan.
– She joined KAWAII LAB. MATES on September 8, 2024.
– Her charm points are her cat eyes and her seriousness.
Promoted Trainees:
Rise Shiokawa
Birth Name: Rise Shiokawa (塩川莉世)
Birthday: July 31, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Height: 161 cm (5’3″)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Twitter: @rise_ss0731
Instagram: @rise_shio
TikTok: @rise_7
YouTube: SHUGAR
Rise Shiokawa Facts:
– She was born in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.
– She is a founding member of KAWAII LAB. MATES.
– Her nickname is “Shiomaru” (塩まる).
– Her hobbies are playing guitar, going to Disney, and traveling.
– Her special skills are singing songs, making tarts, and watching horror movies alone.
– She describes herself as a super positive person who smiles every day.
– She is the oldest member of SWEET STEADY.
– She began in the entertainment industry in 2010 after her father applied without her knowledge.
– She also works as a model, gravure model, and actress.
– She is a former member of Soreyuke! FARM (2012-2014) and of Tenkou Shoujo* (2014-2022).
– In 2022, she worked as a soloist under the stage name SHUGAR.
– She graduated from KAWAII LAB. MATES on January 23, 2024.
– She is now a member of SWEET STEADY.
Nagisa Shoji
Birth Name: Nagisa Shoji (庄司なぎさ)
Birthday: October 29, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Height: 154 cm (5’)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Twitter: @nagisa_ss1029
Instagram: @nagyuuu_official
TikTok: @nagyu_official
Nagisa Shoji Facts:
– She was born in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan.
– She is a founding member of KAWAII LAB. MATES.
– Her nickame is “Nagyu” (なぎゅ).
– Her hobby is watching dramas
– Her special skill is cheerleading.
– Her appealing points are her competitiveness and straight bangs
– Her strength is her positive attitude.
– Her weakness is being timid.
– Her favorite foods are milk and white rice.
– Her favorite phrase is “limited-time offer.”
– She can play bass.
– She is a former 16th generation AKB48 Kenkyuusei (2016-2018), a former member of HARP STAR (2019-2020), and a former member of WANCHAN ARENA (2020-2022).
– She graduated from AKB48 to focus on her studies.
– She graduated from KAWAII LAB. MATES on January 23, 2024.
– She is now a member of SWEET STEADY.
Mayumi Shiraishi
Birth Name: Mayumi Shiraishi (庄司なぎさ)
Birthday: December 27, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Height: 165 cm (5’5″)
Blood Type: N/A
Nationality: Japanese
Twitter: @mayumi_ss1227
Instagram: @mayumi.1227
TikTok: @shiraishi_mayumi
Mayumi Shiraishi Facts:
– She was born in Tokyo, Japan.
– She is a founding member of KAWAII LAB. MATES.
– Her nickname is “Mayumin” (まゆみん).
– Her hobbies are posting on SNS and filling her schedule.
– Her special skill is sparkling and shining.
– She is the youngest child and has two older sisters.
– She was first scouted in her third year of junior high.
– She also works as a stage actress and a gravure model.
– She loves idols and used to attend AKB48‘s handshake events.
– She is a former member of Tokyo flavor (2014-2019).
– She graduated from KAWAII LAB. MATES on January 23, 2024.
– She is now a member of SWEET STEADY.
Ayu Okuda
Birth Name: Ayu Okuda (奥田彩友)
Birthday: January 7, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Height: 170 cm (5’7″)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Twitter: @ayu_ss0107
Instagram: @okudaayu
TikTok: @okudaayu
Ayu Okuda Facts:
– She was born in Fukui Prefecture, Japan.
– She is a founding member of KAWAII LAB. MATES.
– Her nickname is “Ayu-chan” (あゆちゃん).
– Her hobby is cleaning.
– Her special skill is making clothes and costumes.
– She studied fashion in high school.
– She is a fashion model, and regularly appears in the magazine Zipper.
– Her favorite foods are rice, bread, sweets, and salmon roe bowls.
– Her favorite music artists are Ringo Sheena and BiSH.
– Her dream for the future is to launch her own fashion brand.
– Her favorite manga is Chibi Maruko-chan.
– Her favorite TV show is TV Chidori.
– Her favorite movie is Ponyo.
– Her favorite things about herself are her height and her face.
– She is the tallest member of SWEET STEADY.
– From 2019-2023, she was a member of IDOLATER until their disbandment.
– She designed and sewed all of IDOLATER’s costumes by herself.
– She was a semifinalist in Miss iD 2022.
– She graduated from KAWAII LAB. MATES on January 23, 2024.
– She is now a member of SWEET STEADY.
Yui Otoi
Birth Name: Yui Otoi (音井結衣)
Birthday: January 9, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Height: 150 cm (4’11″)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese-American
Twitter: @yui_ss0109
Instagram: @otoi_yui_19
TikTok: @otoi_yui_19
YouTube: おゆいのHappy バイリンドル
Yui Otoi Facts:
– She was born in Kentucky, USA.
– She is a founding member of KAWAII LAB. MATES.
– Her nickname is “Oyui” (おゆい).
– Her hobbies are making accessories, taking long baths, and fishing.
– Her strengths are English, gourmet food, SNS, cooking, and traveling.
– She is bilingual and can speak English fluently.
– She graduated from Meiji University.
– She posts regularly on TikTok since 2018 and has 226k followers.
– She was inspired to become an idol from the anime Kirarin Revolution and from watching idols on TV.
– The idol she admires is Ichigo Rinahamu.
– She is the shortest member of SWEET STEADY.
– From 2019-2023, she was a member of the idol group notall.
– She failed 15 auditions before passing the one for notall.
– She graduated from KAWAII LAB. MATES on January 23, 2024.
– She is now a member of SWEET STEADY.
Mia Yanagawa
Birth Name: Mia Yanagawa (柳川みあ)
Birthday: February 11, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Snake
Height: 152 cm (5’)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Twitter: @yanagawamiapi
Instagram: @miapichan_
TikTok: @mia_pyon_
Mia Yanagawa Facts:
– She was born in Chiba Prefecture, Japan.
– She is a founding member of KAWAII LAB. MATES.
– Her nickname is “Miapi” (みあぴ).
– Her hobby is doing dance covers of K-Pop songs.
– Her special skill is classical ballet, which she has studied for 12 years.
– Her favorite foods are chocolate, ramen, and sushi.
– She describes herself as having a bright and cheerful personality, but being a “lonely and spoiled child.”
– She enjoys muscle training and sometimes shows off her muscles in interviews.
– She loves reading manga; her favorite series is Ao Haru Ride.
– She is an idol otaku; her favorites include Hello! Project groups, especially ℃-ute, and Momoiro Clover Z.
– In 2020, she won the grand prix of the gravure idol competition “Miss Young Champion.”
– The same year, she participated in Season 10 of another gravure competition, SAKIDOL ACE SURVIVAL.
– She is a former member of Tiam (2021-2023), Glitter Piece (2019-2021), and Zenryoku Shoujo R (2017-2019).
– Her image is featured on Wikipedia’s “Japanese idol” article as an example of a gravure idol.
– She graduated from KAWAII LAB. MATES on January 23, 2024.
– She was promoted and became a member of SWEET STEADY.
– Mia abruptly left the group on July 13, 2024.
Emiru Kawamoto
Stage Name: Emiru Kawamoto (川本笑瑠)
Birth Name: Emiru Kawamoto (川本笑瑠)
Birthdate: April 22, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Horse
Height: 149 cm (4’10″)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: A
MBTI Type: ENFJ
Instagram: @_emiru._
Twitter: @emiru_cs0422
TikTok: @_emiru._
Emiru Kawamoto Facts:
– She was born in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
– She is a founding member of KAWAII LAB. MATES.
– Her hobbies/skills are riding jet skis, dice stacking, and tying ribbons.
– She is a former member of amorecarina tokyo (2015-2016) under the name Kanemoto Emiru (金本笑瑠); Tokyo CuteCute (2016-2019) under the name Kamimura Emiru (上村笑瑠); and HO6LA (2021-2022) as Emiru (笑瑠).
– In HO6LA, she was in charge of “smile ignition.”
– Her favorite things to do are singing and dancing.
– Her favorite foods are matcha, beef tongue, and cucumber.
– She has acted in dramas and stage plays, but prefers idol activities.
– Her CUTIE POINT is her eyelashes.
– She was a trainee with KAWAII LAB. MATES for eight months before being promoted to CUTIE STREET.
– She is the shortest member of the group.
– She graduated from KAWAII LAB. MATES on July 30, 2024.
– She is now a member of CUTIE STREET.
Natsuka Kurita
Birth Name: Natsuka Kurita (栗田なつか)
Birthday: July 19, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Horse
Height: 153 cm (5’)
Blood Type: N/A
Nationality: Japanese
Twitter: @natsuka_ss0719
Instagram: @n_wanwan3
TikTok: @n_wanwan3
Natsuka Kurita Facts:
– She was born in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.
– She is a founding member of KAWAII LAB. MATES.
– Her nickname is “Natsuka-chan” (なつかちゃん).
– Her special skill is nail art.
– She gets scared easily.
– She is competitive.
– In the past, she has done modeling.
– She uses Kyoto dialect.
– She learnt ballet from the ages of 3-11 years old.
– She loves beauty, cute clothes, and buying beauty products.
– In junior high, she became reclusive and started skipping school and staying at home. She started watching idol documentaries at this time and began dreaming of becoming an idol.
– From 2019-2023, she was a member of W.Double V.
– She graduated from KAWAII LAB. MATES on January 23, 2024.
– She is now a member of SWEET STEADY.
Sakina Yamauchi
Birth Name: Sakina Yamauchi (山内咲奈)
Birthday: February 29, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Monkey
Height: 154 cm (5’)
Blood Type: N/A
Nationality: Japanese
Twitter: @sakina_ss0229
Instagram: @sakina_yamauchi
TikTok: @sakina_yamauchi
Sakina Yamauchi Facts:
– She was born in Osaka Prefecture, Japan.
– She is a founding member of KAWAII LAB. MATES.
– Her hobby is walking.
– Her favorite foods are cabbage rolls and pad thai.
– Her special skill is sewing (arranging costumes and clothes).
– She uses Kansai dialect.
– She is the youngest member of SWEET STEADY.
– She formerly used the stage name “Sakina Okahashi” (岡橋咲奈).
– From 2021-2023, she was a member and the center of WONFAS!.
– Her WONFAS! profile described her as their most mature and reliable member.
– She graduated from KAWAII LAB. MATES on January 23, 2024.
– She is now a member of SWEET STEADY.
Nagisa Manabe
Stage Name: Nagisa Manabe (真鍋凪咲)
Birth Name: Nagisa Manabe (真鍋凪咲)
Birthdate: June 28, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Monkey
Height: 161 cm (5’3″)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: ISTJ
Nationality: Japanese
Instagram: @nagisa_manabe
Twitter: @nagisa_cs0628
TikTok: @nagisa_manabe
Nagisa Manabe Facts:
– She was born in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
– She is a founding member of KAWAII LAB. MATES.
– Her hobby is watching routine videos on YouTube.
– Her special skills are dance and badminton.
– Her nicknames are “Nabe” (なべ) and “Nabe-chan” (なべちゃん).
– Her favorite foods are ramen, gyoza, and garlic chives.
– Her CUTIE POINT is her forehead.
– She had no experience in entertainment prior to auditioning.
– She was a trainee with KAWAII LAB. MATES for eight months before being promoted to CUTIE STREET.
– She graduated from KAWAII LAB. MATES on July 30, 2024.
– She is now a member of CUTIE STREET.
Miyu Umeda
Stage Name: Miyu Umeda (梅田みゆ)
Birth Name: Miyu Umeda (梅田みゆ)
Birthdate: September 13, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Monkey
Height: 150 cm (4’11″)
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Japanese
Instagram: @miyu_.0913
Twitter: ＠miyu_cs0913
TikTok: @miyu_ume
Miyu Umeda Facts:
– She was born in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.
– She is a founding member of KAWAII LAB. MATES.
– Like Ayano, she is a former member of the idol groups A♡Z and Lapilaz.
– Her previous stage name was Ukon Miyu (右近⼼優).
– Her special skill is arranging hair.
– Her hobby is visiting cafés.
– Her favorite foods are eggs and hot pot.
– Her CUTIE POINT is her eyes which disappear when she smiles.
– She was a finalist in MISS JK CONTEST 2020, a contest which determines “the cutest high school girl in Japan.”
– She was a trainee with KAWAII LAB. MATES for eight months before being promoted to CUTIE STREET.
– She graduated from KAWAII LAB. MATES on July 30, 2024.
– She is now a member of CUTIE STREET.
Former Trainees:
Riko Imai
Stage Name: Riko Imai (今井りこ)
Birth Name: Riko Imai (今井りこ)
Birthday: November 2, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Snake
Height: 150 cm (4’11″)
Weight: 46 kg (101 lbs)
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Japanese
Instagram: imai__riko
X: @imai_riko2525
Imai Riko Facts:
– She was born in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.
– She was a founding member of KAWAII LAB. MATES.
– She was a trainee with KAWAII LAB. MATES for eight months before departing.
– She departed from KAWAII LAB. MATES on July 31, 2024.
– Riko described her time with KAWAII LAB. as “a precious memory”.
Ayumi Hashimoto
Stage Name: Ayumi Hashimoto (橋本歩美)
Birth Name: Ayumi Hashimoto (橋本歩美)
Birthday: June 19, 2005
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rooster
Height: N/A
Weight: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
MBTI Type: N/A
Nationality: Japanese
Ayumi Hashimoto Facts:
– She was born in Japan.
– She was a founding member of KAWAII LAB. MATES.
– She was a trainee with KAWAII LAB. MATES for eight months before departing.
– It was announced that Ayumi would go on hiatus on December 18, 2023.
– She departed from KAWAII LAB. MATES on December 25, 2023.
– Ayumi left the group to focus on her studies.
– Riko described her time with KAWAII LAB. as “a precious memory”.
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