AKB48 Members Profile
AKB48 (short for Akihabara48) is a 48-member Japanese idol group under DH. Based in Akihabara, Tokyo, the group is centered on the concept “idols you can meet” and places emphasis on interaction between fan and idol with almost-daily concerts, regular handshake events, and more. They are one of the best-selling musical acts in Japan and one of the best-selling girl groups worldwide. They made their stage debut as a 24-member group on December 8, 2005.
Note: As of October 2023, members are no longer divided by teams. This profile lists members who were active from October 2023 onwards.
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Members Profile:
Iwatate Saho
Name: Iwatate Saho (岩立沙穂)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: October 4, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dog
Height: 156.5 cm (5’2″)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 13th (2011)
Agency: TRUSTAR
Twitter: @yahho_sahho
Instagram: @saho_iwatate104
TikTok: @1004sahho
Weibo: AKB48岩立沙穗
Fanclub: https://iwatatesaho-fc.jp/
Blog: 岩立沙穂
Iwatate Saho Facts:
– She was born in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
– Her nickname is “Sahhoo” (さっほー) .
– Her hobbies are searching for good food and exploring bookstores.
– Her lightstick colors are blue, white, and red.
– She has loved idols since childhood, and joined Morning Musume‘s fan club in junior high.
– She failed auditions for AKB48’s 11th and 12th generations before passing in the 13th generation.
– Her audition song was “Only today” by AKB48.
– In 2018 she competed in PRODUCE 48, ultimately being eliminated in Episode 8 and ranking 40th.
– From 2019-2022, she was the captain of Team B.
– Her strength is that she isn’t shy.
– Her weaknesses are that she’s lazy and indecisive.
– She is a hard worker and enjoys studying.
– She is good friends with Mogi Shinobu and Muto Tomu.
– She is proficient in French and chose her lightstick colors after the French flag.
– Since Kashiwagi Yuki‘s graduation, she is the oldest member of AKB48.
Fukuoka Seina
Name: Fukuoka Seina (福岡聖菜)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: August 1, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Height: 157 cm (5’2″)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 15th (2013)
Agency: Toki Entertainment
Twitter: @seina_fuku48
Instagram: @seina_ff
Threads: @seina_ff
SHOWROOM: 福岡聖菜
Blog: 福岡聖菜
Fukuoka Seina Facts:
– She was born in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
– Her nickname is “Sei-chan” (せいちゃん).
– Her hobbies are watching plays, reading, and handicrafts.
– Her lightstick colors are blue and white.
– The song that made her fall in love with AKB48 was “RIVER.”
– She auditioned for AKB48 alongside her sister, although her sister didn’t pass.
– Her audition song was “Nakumonka” by Ikimonogakari.
– The theater manager described her as “confident, polite, and pleasant.”
– She can play the trumpet, trombone, and cornet.
– She can do plate spinning.
– She is a fan of voice actress Hirano Aya and used to dream of becoming a voice actress herself.
– Until 2021, she had her own YouTube series called “Fukuoka Seina’s Sei Challenge!”
– As of 2023, she has a Color Coordinator certification.
– She competed in the survival show OUT OF 48, but was ultimately eliminated.
Mukaichi Mion
Name: Mukaichi Mion (向井地美音)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: January 29, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Tiger
Height: 150 cm (4’11”)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 15th (2013)
Agency: Mama & Son Inc.
Twitter: @mionnn_48
Instagram: @___mion.m
TikTok: @ynmochannel
Weibo: AKB48_向井地美音
YouTube: ゆうなぁもぎおんチャンネル
Mukaichi Mion Facts:
– She was born in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
– Her nickname is “Miion” (みーおん).
– Her hobby is making sweets.
– Her special skill is her special skill is playing catch while hula-hooping.
– Her lightstick colors are red and pink.
– Before joining AKB48, she was a child actress.
– She was a fan of AKB48 before joining and especially admired Kojima Haruna.
– She is a member of the now-inactive unit Dendenmu Chu!.
– She was the general manager of AKB48 from 2019-2024 and the captain of Team A from 2022-2023.
– She played guitar and vocals in AKB48’s special band unit Lacet.
– She is an only child.
– She dislikes horror and mosquitoes that fly close to the ears.
– Her favorite brand is jouetie.
– She played tennis in junior high.
– She prefers staying indoors.
– She is good friends with Mogi Shinobu, Okada Nana, and Yamashita Mizuki (Nogizaka46).
– She runs a YouTube channel with Murayama Yuiri, Mogi Shinobu, and Mukaichi Mion.
Oguri Yui
Name: Oguri Yui (小栗有以)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: December 26, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Snake
Height: 163 cm (5’4″)
Blood Type: AB
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: Team 8 (2014)
Agency: Zest
Twitter: @yuiyui_maromaro
Instagram: @yuioguri_1226
TikTok: @yuioguri.akb48
Weibo: AKB48-小栗有以
SHOWROOM: 48_Yui_Oguri
Oguri Yui Facts:
– She was born in Tokyo, Japan.
– Her nickname is “Yuiyui” (ゆいゆい).
– Her hobby is taking pictures.
– Her lightstick colors are yellow and pink.
– She is a regular model for LARME.
– She is formerly an exclusive model for LOVE berry.
–Her MBTI is ISFP.
– She is the youngest of three children.
– Her strength is positivity.
– Her weakness is indecisiveness.
– She is good at English.
– She believed in Santa Claus until she was 12.
– She can play ukulele.
– She admires former member Watanabe Mayu.
– She is also active as an actress.
– Her first photobook, Kimi to Deatta Hi Kara, ranked first in the Oricon Photobook Book Ranking.
– She competed in the survival show OUT OF 48, but was ultimately eliminated.
Kuranoo Narumi
Name: Kuranoo Narumi (倉野尾成美)
Position: Vocalist, Captain
Birthday: November 8, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Height: 152 cm (5″)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: Team 8 (2014)
Agency: DH
Twitter: @Kuranoo_Narumi_
Instagram: @noochan_1108 / @noochan_kakigori
YouTube: なるたおちゃんねる
SHOWROOM: 48_Narumi_Kuranoo
Kuranoo Narumi Facts:
– She was born in Asao, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.
– Her nickname is “Naru” (なる).
– Her hobby is watching movies.
– Her lightstick colors are red and green.
– Since March 17, 2024 she is the group’s General Manager/Soukantoku.
– She and Shitao Miu share a YouTube channel named “NaruTao channel” (なるたおちゃんねる).
– She has two sisters and is the middle child.
– Her special skills are playing kendama and unicycling.
– Her favorite manga is ONE PIECE.
– She is left-handed.
– Before joining AKB48, she worked as a child model.
– In 2013, she auditioned for HKT48 and made it to the final round, but ultimately withdrew to focus on modeling.
– She is always the last member to leave practice so the other members won’t know where she lives.
– In 2023, she competed in OUT OF 48 and became a member of UNLAME under the name NARUMI.
– She graduated from UNLAME on March 31, 2024 to focus on her duties as General Manager.
Sakagawa Hiyuka
Name: Sakagawa Hiyuka (坂川陽香)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: October 7, 2006
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dog
Height: 160.3 cm (5’3″)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: Team 8 (2019)
Agency: DH
Twitter: @Hiyuka_1007 /@UNLAME_HIYUKA
Instagram: @hiyuka_sakagawa.1007
TikTok: @hiyuka_sakagawa
SHOWROOM: 48_Hiyuka_Sakagawa
Sakagawa Hiyuka Facts:
– She was born in Fukui Prefecture, Japan.
– Her nickname is “Hiyuka” (ひゆか).
– Her hobby is drawing.
– Her lightstick colors are red and orange.
– From 2018-2019, she was a member of the local idol group ami~gas.
– She likes watching basketball games.
– She is close with Tokunaga Remi.
– Her strengths are that she’s bright and can talk to anyone.
– Her weakness is being physically weak.
– Her favorite foods are chocolate, oranges, jelly, and sweets.
– She hates carrots.
– She relieves stress by sleeping.
– She admires Sashihara Rino.
– She loves manga and is a fan of the series Senpai Is an Otokonoko.
– Before becoming an idol, she wanted to be a mangaka.
– In 2023, she competed in OUT OF 48 and became a member of UNLAME under the name HIYUKA.
– She graduated from UNLAME with their disbandment on January 10, 2025
Shitao Miu
Name: Shitao Miu (下尾みう)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: April 3, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Snake
Height: 163 cm (5’4″)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: Team 8 (2014)
Agency: Superball
Twitter: @miumiu_0403
Instagram: @miumiu1343
TikTok: @miumiu_1343
YouTube: なるたおちゃんねる
SHOWROOM: 48_Miu_Shitao
Shitao Miu Facts:
– She was born in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.
– Her nickname is “Miu” (みう).
– Her hobbies are cooking, visiting bakeries, Pokémon, and crane games.
– Her lightstick colors are white and purple.
– She and Kuranoo Narumi share a YouTube channel named “NaruTao channel” (なるたおちゃんねる).
– Her special skills are dancing, acting, Korean, hula hoop, calligraphy, and koto.
– In 2018 she was a finalist in PRODUCE 48, ultimately being eliminated in Episode 12 and ranking 18th.
– She was nominated for “The 100 Most Beautiful Asian Faces 2018.”
– She is the first AKB48 member from Yamaguchi Prefecture.
– She is a fan of fromis_9 and knows Jang Gyuri from PRODUCE 48.
– She likes sleeping.
– Her dream for the future is to have fun with her fans.
– She wants to become a tourism ambassador for Yamaguchi.
– She is popular in South Korea and Thailand.
– She has a pet cat named Paru-kun.
– She competed in the survival show OUT OF 48, but was ultimately eliminated.
Takahashi Ayane
Name: Takahashi Ayane (高橋彩音)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: December 30, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Ox
Height: 153 cm (5″)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: Team 8 (2014)
Agency: Alligator
Twitter: @__ayn1230__
Instagram: @aayyaannee811
TikTok: @takahashi_ayane
SHOWROOM: 48_Ayane_Takahashi
Fan Club: takahashiayane-fc.jp
Takahashi Ayane Facts:
– She was born in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
– Her nickname is “Ayane” (あやね).
– Her hobbies are watching anime and reading manga.
– Her lightstick colors are light blue and red.
– Her strength is positive thinking.
– Her weakness is being unmotivated.
– Her charm point is her long eyelashes.
– She has a little sister and a little brother.
– She can play piano and often does so in concerts.
– Her favorite AKB48 song is “Seiko Toutei.”
– She can stay calm in any situation.
– She played the keyboard in AKB48’s special band unit Lacet.
– She can memorize scripts suprisingly quickly.
– She has a pet turtle named Kame-chan that she found in front of a university.
– She is a fan of Tokyo Ghoul and My Hero Academia.
– From 2019-2020, she hosted the radio show Fujisaki Ayane to Takahashi Ayane no Asayane! with Dempagumi.inc‘s Fujisaki Ayane.
Tokunaga Remi
Name: Tokunaga Remi (徳永羚海)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: October 1, 2006
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dog
Height: 158.7 cm (5’2″)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: Team 8 (2019)
Agency: DH
Twitter: @48_RemiTokunaga
Instagram: @remi_tokunaga1001
TikTok: @remi_tokunaga1001
SHOWROOM: 48_Remi_Tokunaga
Tokunaga Remi Facts:
– She was born in Tottori Prefecture, Japan.
– Her nickname is “Remitan” (れみたん).
– Her hobbies are playing catch and cheerleading.
– Her lightstick colors are blue and pink.
– Before joining AKB48, she was a talent in Tottori.
– Her oshimen is Oguri Yui.
– She is close with Sakagawa Hiyuka.
– Her strengths are appreciating time and her smile.
– Her weakness is being impatient.
– Her charm point is her brown eyes.
– Her favorite foods are strawberries and potatoes.
– She dislikes carrots.
– If she could travel anywhere, she would go to Korea or Okinawa.
– She competed in the survival show OUT OF 48, but was ultimately eliminated.
Nagano Serika
Name: Nagano Serika (永野芹佳)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: March 27, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Snake
Height: 158 cm (5’2″)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: Team 8 (2014)
Agency: TRUSTAR
Twitter: @akb48serika
Instagram: @iroziro_serika
TikTok: @serika888
SHOWROOM: 48_Serika_Nagano
Fan Club: naganoserika-fc.jp
Nagano Serika Facts:
– She was born in Osaka Prefecture, Japan.
– Her nickname is “Seri-chan” (せりちゃん).
– Her hobbies are Mahjong, hula hoop, ONE PIECE and anime in general, collecting figures, card games, collecting temple stamps, and baking.
– Her lightstick colors are white.
– Before joining AKB48, she was a child model and actress.
– She was praised for her acting skills as a child and called “The next Mana Ashida.”
– From 2012-2013, she was a member of the idol group Sweet Love.
– Her MBTI type is ENFJ.
– She is very flexible.
– She is known for her fair complexion.
– She loves macarons.
– She can ride a unicycle, but not a bicycle.
– In 2018 she competed in PRODUCE 48, ultimately being eliminated in Episode 5 and ranking 77th.
– She competed in the survival show OUT OF 48, but eventually withdrew from the competition.
Hashimoto Haruna
Name: Hashimoto Haruna (橋本陽菜)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: May 25, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Height: 150 cm (4’11”)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: Team 8 (2014)
Agency: DH
Twitter: @harupyon_0525
Instagram: @48pyonz_toyama
TikTok: @48pyonz_toyama/@pyonmovie
SHOWROOM: 48_Haruna_Hashimoto
Hashimoto Haruna Facts:
– She was born in Funahashi, Toyama Prefecture, Japan.
– Her nickname is “Harupyon” (はるpyon).
– Her hobby is listening to music.
– Her lighstick colors are pink and white.
– She is the first 48Group member from Toyama Prefecture.
– She has dreamed of being an idol since elementary school.
– She has been a fan of AKB48 since she was 8 years old.
– At her AKB48 audition, she sang her middle school’s alma mater to stand out.
– Her MBTI type is INFJ.
– She enjoys mathematics.
– She loves rabbits and has two pet rabbits named Mame and Komugi.
– She needs glasses and used to wear them in her profile photos.
– She can solve a Rubik’s Cube in three minutes.
– She dislikes playing sports.
– She graduated from Toyama University in March 2023.
Chiba Erii
Name: Chiba Erii (千葉恵里)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: October 27, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Goat
Height: 165.5 cm (5’5″)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: Draft 2nd (2015)
Agency: Juus k. k.
Twitter: @erii_20031027
Instagram: @eriierii_1027/@erii_1027.sub.js
TikTok: @eriierii1027a
YouTube: AKB48 Chiba Erii’s Erii GO!
SHOWROOM: 48_Erii_Chiba
Fan Club: chibaerii-fc.jp
Chiba Erii Facts:
– She was born in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
– Her nickname is “Erii” (えりい).
– Her hobby is tasting hair oil.
– Her lightstick colors are yellow and blue.
– Her special skill is unicycling.
– She likes looking at people’s teeth.
– Her favorite foods are omurice, kiwis, and ICHIRAN’s Tonkotsu Ramen.
– She is the oldest of three sisters.
– Her MBTI type is ISTP.
– She is a fan of ukka, Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu, and TWICE.
– She was a fan of AKB48 and NMB48 before auditioning; her oshimen is Kotani Riho (ex-NMB48).
– In 2018 she competed in PRODUCE 48, ultimately being eliminated in Episode 8 and ranking 33rd.
– She disliked PRODUCE 48 and ate snacks with Sato Minami and Kang Hyewon behind the staff’s back.
– In 2019, she became a member of the three week-long project group UHSN.
– She competed in the survival show OUT OF 48, but eventually withdrew from the competition.
– In 2024, she cut and donated her hair to make wigs for those with illnesses.
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Suzuki Kurumi
Name: Suzuki Kurumi (鈴木くるみ)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: September 2, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Monkey
Height: 153.8 cm (5’1″)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 16th (2016)
Agency: DH
Twitter: @akb48kururun
Instagram: @kurumi_akb48
TikTok: @akb48kururun
SHOWROOM: 48_Kurumi_Suzuki
Fan Club: suzukikurumi-fc.jp
Suzuki Kurumi Facts:
– She was born in Tokyo, Japan.
– Her nickname is “Kururun” (くるるん).
– Her hobbies are dancing, listening to music, and reading manga.
– Her lightstick colors are purple and white.
– She is a former child actress.
– As a child, she appeared in the show E-Dance Academy.
– She is the youngest member of the 16th generation.
– Her favorite food is ramen.
– Her appealing point is being energetic.
– Her special skill is cheering people up.
– She is known for her resemblance to Sento-kun, a mascot character in Nara Prefecture.
Taguchi Manaka
Name: Taguchi Manaka (田口愛佳)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: December 12, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Goat
Height: 154.5 cm (5’1″)
Blood Type: Unknown
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 16th (2016)
Agency: DH
Twitter: @48manaka_16
Instagram: @t_manaka.12
TikTok: @48manaka_16
SHOWROOM: @48_Manaka_Taguchi
Fan Club: taguchimanaka-fc.jp
Taguchi Manaka Facts:
– She was born in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
– Her nickname is “Manaka” (まなか).
– Her hobbies are collecting temple stamps, visiting nature, and photography.
– Her lightstick colors are red.
– Before joining AKB48, she was an extra in the MV for “74okubun no 1 no Kimi e” by HKT48.
– She applied to audition for NGT48 and HKT48, but didn’t pass.
– She applied in secret since her parents opposed her joining at first.
– Her dream for the future is to do a job that makes people happy.
– Her favorite things to do are relaxing at home and driving.
– She is very competitive.
– She admires Yokoyama Yui.
– She began university in 2022, but eventually withdrew to focus on AKB48.
– From 2022-2023, she was the captain of Team K.
– She competed in the survival show OUT OF 48, but was ultimately eliminated.
Nagatomo Ayami
Name: Nagatomo Ayami (長友彩海)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: November 2, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Height: 161 cm (5’3″)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 16th (2016)
Agency: DH
Twitter: @ayamin_112
Instagram: @ayami.n_48
SHOWROOM: 48_Ayami_Nagatomo
Fan Club: nagatomoayami-fc.jp
Nagatomo Ayami Facts:
– She was born in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
– Her nickname is “Ayamin” (あやみん).
– Her hobbies are going to saunas and watching YouTube, soccer, baseball, volleyball, and professional wrestling.
– Her lightstick colors are yellow and light blue.
– She has been an AKB48 fan since elementary school.
– Her favorite AKB48 song is “Arigato.”
– She is a big fan of professional wrestling.
– Her special skill is cooking.
– Her appealing point is her waist.
– She was part of the tennis club in high school.
– Her favorite things to do are AKB48 activities and making eye contact onstage.
– She has a good memory for fans.
– She began college in 2019, but eventually withdrew to focus on AKB48.
– She competed in the survival show OUT OF 48, but eventually withdrew.
Muto Orin
Name: Muto Orin (武藤小麟)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: July 22, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Height: 153 cm (5″)
Blood Type: AB
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 16th (2016)
Agency: DH
Twitter: @muto_orin
Instagram: @muto_orin
TikTok: @mutosisters_official
SHOWROOM: 48_Orin_Mutou
Muto Orin Facts:
– She was born in Tokyo, Japan.
– Her nickname is “Orin” (おりん).
– Her hobbies are playing games, Pokémon cards, and watching movies and anime.
– Her lightstick colors are light blue and dark pink.
– She is the little sister of former member Muto Tomu.
– Her father is Muto Daisuke, a former actor.
– Prior to AKB48, she auditioned for Keyakizaka46 and Nogizaka46.
– She was named “Orin” since she was born in the year of the 2000 Summer Olympics.
– Her dream for the future is to be a Pokémon master.
– Her favorite things are singing and dancing, being surrounded by Pokémon, and sleeping with her pet beagle Oguri.
– Her special skills are full-contact karate, taking the Test of World Heritage Study, and comparing people to Pokémon.
– Her favorite Pokémon is Latias.
– In March 2023, she graduated from Seijo University.
– She competed in the survival show OUT OF 48, but was ultimately eliminated.
Yamauchi Mizuki
Name: Yamauchi Mizuki (山内瑞葵)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: September 20, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Snake
Height: 162.5 cm (5’4″)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 16th (2016)
Agency: Tomarigi
Twitter: @MizukiYamauchi
Instagram: @zukky_48
TikTok: @zukky_48
SHOWROOM: 48_Mizuki_Yamauchi
Fan Club: yamauchimizuki-fc.jp
Yamauchi Mizuki Facts:
– She was born in Tokyo, Japan.
– Her nickname is “Zukky” (ずっきー).
– Her hobbies are going out with family, researching gourmet food, and taking half-body baths at stone saunas.
– Her lightstick colors are pink and yellow.
– Her favorite foods are omurice and candied sweet potatoes (daigaku imo).
– Her favorite things are dancing and eating.
– Her dream for the future is to be a multitalented entertainer.
– Her special skill is moving her ears.
– Before joining AKB48, she was a child actress.
– She began aspiring to become an idol after appearing in a musical with Miyawaki Sakura.
– Her weakness is being shy.
– She loves ribbons.
– Her father is a fan of AKB48.
– Her MBTI type is ISFP.
– She competed in the survival show OUT OF 48, but was ultimately eliminated.
Omori Maho
Name: Omori Maho (大盛真歩)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: December 5, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rabbit
Height: 163 cm (5’4″)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 3rd Draft (2018)
Agency: DH
Twitter: @akb48_maho
Instagram: @maho_usagi
SHOWROOM: 48_Maho_Omori
Fan Club: omorimaho-fc.jp
Omori Maho Facts:
– She was born in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.
– Her nickname is “Mahopyon” (まほぴょん).
– Her hobbies are watching anime, collecting anime goods, and singing anisongs at karaoke.
– Her lightstick colors are white and light pink.
– Her favorite things are eating and sleeping.
– Her dream for the future is to be happy.
– Her special skill is singing in the same voice as the person singing at karaoke.
– She auditioned for Nogizaka46, but didn’t pass.
– She was as fan of AKB48 before joining and attended handshake events.
– She is the eldest of four siblings.
– Her role model is Komiyama Haruka.
– She has a high alcohol tolerance.
– Her favorite animes include SLAM DUNK, IDOLiSH7, Jujutsu Kaisen, Yowamushi Pedal, and Uta no Prince–sama.
– Her strength is having a strong will.
– Her weakness is not knowing what her good points are.
Ota Yuki
Name: Ota Yuki (太田有紀)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: March 27, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Monkey
Height: 157 cm (5’2″)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 17th (2022)
Agency: DH
Twitter: @yuki_ota0327
Instagram: @yuki_ota0327
SHOWROOM: 48_Yuki_Ota
Ota Yuki Facts:
– She was born in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
– Her nickname is “Yukitan” (ゆきたん).
– Her hobby is listening to music.
– Her lightstick colors are light blue and purple.
– Her special skill is saxophone – she can play soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone.
– Her dream for the future is to be an idol with a singing voice that can move people’s hearts.
– Her favorite things are watching anime and idols and eating.
– Her charm points are her flexible ears and her ability to move them.
– She has a good sense of pitch and can copy music by ear.
– She auditioned because she loved AKB48 and wanted to get better at appearing in front of people.
– Her oshimens are Kashiwagi Yuki and Murayama Yuiri because of their performance skills and their kindness to fans.
– She competed in the survival show OUT OF 48, but eventually withdrew from the competition.
Sato Airi
Name: Sato Airi (佐藤綺星)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: June 24, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Monkey
Height: 156 cm (5’1″)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 17th (2022)
Agency: DH
Twitter: @airi_sato0624
Instagram: @__aiichan.17
TikTok: @17aichaaan
SHOWROOM: 48_Airi_Sato
Sato Airi Facts:
– She was born in Chiba Prefecture, Japan.
– Her nickname is “Ai-chan” (あいちゃん).
– Her hobbies are dancing while listening to music and sniffing her dog.
– Her lightstick colors are red and white.
– Her special skills are cheerleading, flute, tennis, and piano.
– Her favorite things are dancing and eating cute things.
– Her charm point is her bug smile.
– Her older sister is former member Sato Kiara.
– Her strength is always having a smile on her face.
– She is good at handicrafts.
– She has been a fan of AKB48 for years and decided to audition after watching Team 4’s theater stage online.
– Her oshimen is Yamauchi Mizuki because of her cute smile.
– She admires Murayama Yuiri and had her as her phone background.
– She has been learning cheerleading since she was 7.
– She competed in the survival show OUT OF 48, but was ultimately eliminated.
Hashimoto Eriko
Name: Hashimoto Eriko (橋本恵理子)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: April 16, 2006
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dog
Height: 156 cm (5’1″)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 17th (2022)
Agency: DH
Twitter: @erichan_akb48
Instagram: @eriko_hashimoto_
SHOWROOM: 48_Eriko_Hashimoto
Hashimoto Eriko Facts:
– She was born in Osaka Prefecture, Japan.
– Her nickname is “Eri-chan” (えりちゃん).
– Her hobby is watching movies.
– Her lightstick colors are red and yellow (omurice colors).
–Her special skill is making delicious potato salad.
–Her dreams for the future are to give back to fans, enter senbatsu, and produce music videos and concerts.
– Her favorite thing is eating usuyaki senbei (thinly baked rice crackers).
– Her favorite movie is A Ghost of a Chance.
– Her charm points are her fair skin and her long arms and legs.
– She lives in a shared house with Kohama Kokone, Hotei Moka, and Mizushima Miyuu.
–She auditioned because she has been a fan of AKB48 since first grade.
– Her oshimen are Maeda Atsuko and Nakanishi Chiyori.
– Her strength is that she is healthy and never catches colds.
– She competed in the survival show OUT OF 48, but was ultimately eliminated.
Hatakeyama Nozomi
Name: Hatakeyama Nozomi (畠山希美)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: January 25, 2008
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rat
Height: 159 cm (5’3″)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 17th (2022)
Agency: DH
Twitter: @nonchan_akb48
Instagram: @Nozomi_akb4817
TikTok: @nozomi1748
SHOWROOM: 48_Nozomi_Hatakeyama
Hatakeyama Nozomi Facts:
– She was born in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
– Her nickname is “Non-chan” (のんちゃん).
– Her hobby is drawing original characters.
– Her lightstick colors are purple and blue.
– She is the youngest 17th generation member and the youngest regular member of AKB48.
– Her special skill is kendo.
– Her favorite thing is talking.
– Her dream for the future is to be an idol who is admired by everyone.
– Her fan name is “Hatakeyama Alliance” (Hatakeyama Dōmei).
– Her charm point is her small face.
– She had no dance experience prior to joining.
– Her oshimen is Okada Nana.
– She admires Itano Tomomi because she’s the first idol she fell in love with.
– She competed in the survival show OUT OF 48, but was ultimately eliminated.
Hirata Yuki
Name: Hirata Yuki (平田侑希)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: September 3, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Horse
Height: 157 cm (5’2″)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 17th (2022)
Agency: DH
Twitter: @yuki_hirata0903
Instagram: @yuki__hirata
TikTok: @yuki__hirata
SHOWROOM: 48_Yuki_Hirata
Hirata Yuki Facts:
– She was born in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
– Her nickname is “Yuki” (ゆき).
– Her hobby is shopping.
– Her lightstick colors are white and purple.
– Her special skill is eating lemons.
– Her favorite thing is Disney.
– Her dream for the future is to be a model who can work in fashion magazines and fashion shows.
– In 2018, she was a finalist in the Miss High School Girl Contest and the Miss High School 1st Year Contest which determines “the cutest high school girl in Japan.”
– She is a former model for the media outlet TEENS.
– Her charm point is her perfect teeth.
– She auditioned because she has loved AKB48 since elementary school.
– Her oshimen is Yabuki Nako.
– Before joining, she was an influencer.
– Her MBTI type is ESTP.
– She competed in the survival show OUT OF 48, but eventually withdrew from the competition.
Hotei Moka
Name: Hotei Moka (布袋百椛)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: December 1, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Monkey
Height: 151 cm (4’11”)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 17th (2022)
Agency: DH
Twitter: @moka_hotei1201
Instagram: @hotei_moka48
TikTok: @hotei_moka48
SHOWROOM: 48_Moka_Hotei
Hotei Moka Facts:
– She was born in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan.
– Her nickname is “Hote-chan” (ほてちゃん).
– Her hobbies are reading manga, playing video games, and watching idol performances and movies.
– Her lightstick colors are pink and red.
– Her special skills are drinking milk quickly and cola tasting.
– Her favorite things are reading her favorite mangas, supporting idols, and going on walks.
– Her dream for the future is to be an active senbatsu member of AKB48.
– Her favorite manga is Chainsaw Man.
– Her charm points are her smile and her charm.
– She lives in a shared house with Hashimoto Eriko, Kohama Kokone, and Mizushima Miyuu.
– She auditioned because she has always wanted to be an idol.
– Her oshimen is every 17th generation member.
– She gets nervous easily.
– Her favorite song is “LOVE TRIP.”
– She competed in the survival show OUT OF 48, but was ultimately eliminated.
Masai Mayuu
Name: Masai Mayuu (正鋳真優)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: March 1, 2005
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rooster
Height: 154 cm (5’1″)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 17th (2022)
Agency: DH
Twitter: @mayuu_masai0301
Instagram: @ma3_1mayuu
SHOWROOM: 48_Mayuu_Masai
Masai Mayuu Facts:
– She was born in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
– Her nickname is “Mayuu-chan” (まゆうちゃん).
– Her hobbies are shopping and eating.
– Her lightstick colors are white.
– Her special skill is rhythmic gymnastics which she learnt for 11.5 years.
– Her favorite things are dancing and talking.
– Her dream for the future is to be a strong woman who isn’t influenced by others.
– Her charm point is the mole near her mouth.
– Her strength is being flexible.
– She auditioned because she wanted to try something new.
– Her oshimen is Oguri Yui and she reads her photobook every night before bed.
– She can play guitar.
– She collects idol photos and photocards.
– She competed in the survival show OUT OF 48, but was ultimately eliminated.
Mizushima Miyuu
Name: Mizushima Miyuu (水島美結)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: November 12, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Goat
Height: 157 cm (5’2″)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 17th (2022)
Agency: DH
Twitter: @miyuu_mizushima
Instagram: @17_miyuu_1112
TikTok: @17_miyuu_1112
SHOWROOM: 48_Miyuu_Mizushima
Mizushima Miyuu Facts:
– She was born in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan.
– Her nickname is “Mizumin” (みずみん).
– Her hobbies are eating, looking at clothes online, watching binge-eating videos, and watching vending machines.
– Her lightstick colors are light blue and pink.
– Her special skill is baton twirling, which she learned for 16 years.
– Her favorite thing is eating.
– Her dreams for the future are for many people, young and old, male and female, to know about her; to become a senbatsu member; and to be loved and supported by many people.
– Her charm points are her forehead and the short space between her eyes and eyebrows.
– She attended an all-girls school (Iai Joshi Women’s Academy).
– She lives in a shared house with Hashimoto Eriko, Hotei Moka, and Kohama Kokone.
– She auditioned because she admired idols and wanted to be someone who could make people smile.
– Her oshimen is Shitao Miu because “Everything about her is perfect.”
– Her favorite song is “Baby! Baby! Baby!”
– Her MBTI type is INFJ.
– She competed in the survival show OUT OF 48, but was ultimately eliminated.
Yamazaki Sora
Name: Yamazaki Sora (山﨑空)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: May 13, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Monkey
Height: 152 cm (5″)
Blood Type:
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 17th (2022)
Agency: DH
Twitter: @sorara_akb48
Instagram: @sora_yamazaki17
SHOWROOM: 48_Sora_Yamazaki
Yamazaki Sora Facts:
– She was born in Tokyo, Japan.
– Her nickname is “Sorara” (そらら).
– Her hobbies are listening to music and playing with her pet dog Tem.
– Her lightstick colors are purple and pink.
– Her special skill is swimming, which she learnt for 10 years.
– Her favorite things are appreciating cute girls (eg. idols) and eating delicious food.
– Her dreams for the future are to be a big part that’s needed by AKB48 and to be an actress, model, etc. and be a multi-talented person!
– Her charm point is her long eyelashes.
– Her fan name is “Sorarakko.”
– Her strength is her cheerfulness.
– She auditioned because she wanted to change her weak self and become someone influential.
– Her oshimen is Okada Nana because they’re cute and cool and a great singer.
– She competed in the survival show OUT OF 48, but was ultimately eliminated.
Akiyama Yuna
Birth Name: Akiyama Yuna (秋山由奈)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: December 12, 2005
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rooster
Height: 158 cm (5’2″)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 18th (2023)
Agency: DH
Twitter: @yunachan_akb48
Instagram: @yuna.a_1212
TikTok: @yuna_akb48
SHOWROOM: 48_Yuna_Akiyama
Akiyama Yuna Facts:
– She was born in Chiba Prefecture, Japan.
– Her nickname is “Yuna-chan” (ゆなちゃん) .
– Her lightstick colors are light blue.
– Her hobby is going to karaoke (she typically scores 90-95 points).
– Her special skill is basketball, which she played for seven years.
– Her dreams for the future are to be promoted, to be a senbatsu member, and to be an actress.
– Her favorite things are making and eating sweets and listening to music.
– Her charm points are her strongest smile and her squishy cheeks.
– Her oshimen and role model is Honda Hitomi.
– She auditioned because she has been an AKB48 fan since she was little.
– In 2024, she starred in the drama Hoshikuzu Telepath.
– She competed in the survival show OUT OF 48, but was ultimately eliminated.
Arai Sae
Birth Name: Arai Sae (新井彩永)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: October 5, 2005
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rooster
Height: 158 cm (5’2″)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 18th (2023)
Agency: DH
Twitter: @saechan_akb48 /@SAE_UNLAME
Instagram: @saechan_akb48
TikTok: @saechan_akb48
SHOWROOM: 48_Sae_Arai
Arai Sae Facts:
– She was born in Tokyo, Japan.
– Her nickname is “Sae-chan” (さえちゃん) .
– Her lightstick colors are yellow.
– Her hobbies are watching musicals, reading, and making sweets.
– Her special skills are classic ballet, piano, skiing, and English.
– Her dream for the future is to be someone who can color people’s hearts and bring new brightness to AKB48.
– Her favorite things are listening to music and singing.
– Her favorite musical is The Phantom of the Opera.
– She studied classical ballet for 13 years.
– She decided to audition after seeing an AKB48 theater performance.
– Her oshimen is Chiba Erii.
– She has a pet dog named Citron.
– In 2018, she auditioned for the Sakamichi Series, but failed.
– In 2022, she was a finalist on the actress survival show The Day I Became an Actress Season 2.
– In 2023, she competed in OUT OF 48 and became a member of UNLAME under the name SAE.
– She graduated from UNLAME with their disbandment on January 10, 2025.
Kudo Kasumi
Birth Name: Kudo Kasumi (工藤華純)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: June 15, 2005
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rooster
Height: 159 cm (5’3″)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 18th (2023)
Agency: DH
Twitter: @kasumin_akb48
Instagram: @kasumin_akb48
TikTok: @akb48.18
SHOWROOM: 48_Kasumi_Kudo
Kudo Kasumi Facts:
– She was born in Oita Prefecture, Japan.
– Her nickname is “Kasumin” (かすみん) .
– Her lightstick colors are red and green.
– Her hobbies are collecting temple stamps, playing video games, cooking, making sweets, and playing with her dog.
– Her special skills are imitating Crayon Shin-chan and one-liners.
– Her dream for the future is to cherish every moment she has with her fans, to become a senbatsu member, to have people remember her name, and to be the center of a single.
– Her favorite things are sleeping, eating, and talking.
– Her charm points are her smile and her dimples.
– She wanted to audition since seeing the Yasai Sisters music video as a child.
– Her oshimen is Chiba Erii.
– Before AKB48, she was a child model.
– She previously auditioned for the Sakamichi Series, but failed.
– In 2024, she starred in the drama Hoshikuzu Telepath.
– She competed in the survival show OUT OF 48, but was ultimately eliminated.
Kubo Hinano
Birth Name: Kubo Hinano (久保姫菜乃)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: February 2, 2006
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dog
Height: 163 cm (5’4″)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 18th (2023)
Agency: DH
Twitter: @hinano_kubo0202 /@HINANO_UNLAME
Instagram: @hiinachan_akb48
TikTok: @hinyano22_akb
SHOWROOM: 48_Hinano_Kubo
Kubo Hinano Facts:
– She was born in Nagano Prefecture, Japan.
– Her nickname is “Chanhina” (ちゃんひな) .
– Her lightstick colors are dark pink and light pink.
– Her hobbies are making sweets and watching anime.
– Her special skill is sneezing when she sees the sun.
– Her dreams for the future are to be the center of a single and to appear in a magazine.
– Her favorite things are riding her bike and sleeping with her cat.
– She likes cats, cute things, and things with flour in general.
– She auditioned because she thinks idols are the most shining and cutest people in the world.
– Her oshimen is fellow 18th generation member Yagi Azuki.
– She is the first 18th generation member to appear on a fashion magazine. (LARME 059).
– She previously auditioned for NMB48, but failed.
– In 2023, she competed in OUT OF 48 and became a member of UNLAME under the name HINANO.
– She graduated from UNLAME with their disbandment on January 10, 2025.
Sako Yumemi
Birth Name: Sako Yumemi (迫由芽実)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: February 5, 2006
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dog
Height: 162 cm (5’4″)
Blood Type: Unknown
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 18th (2023)
Agency: DH
Twitter: @yumemi_sako0205
Instagram: @yumemi_sako0205
TikTok: @yumemi_sako0205
SHOWROOM: 48_Yumemi_Sako
Sako Yumemi Facts:
– She was born in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
– Her nickname is “Yumemin” (ゆめみん) .
– Her lightstick colors are white and light blue.
– Her hobbies are listening to music and watching YouTube.
– Her special skills are dodgeball and cooking.
– Her dreams for the future are to make the people involved with her and who like her happy, to be a senbatsu member and make AKB48 more exciting, and to become an idol who will be loved.
– Her favorite things are collecting Sanrio goods and wearing cute clothes.
– Her favorite foods are strawberries, neru neru nerune, and ramen.
– Her favorite Sanrio characters are Cinnamoroll and Pochacco.
– She auditioned because she wanted to be someone who could give courage to others.
– Her oshimen is Chiba Erii.
–Her MBTI type is INFP.
– She competed in the survival show OUT OF 48, but was ultimately eliminated.
Narita Kohina
Birth Name: Narita Kohina (成田香姫奈)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: March 3, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Monkey
Height: 158 cm (5’2″)
Blood Type: AB
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 18th (2023)
Agency: DH
Twitter: @kohina_narita
Instagram: @k0hina_33
TikTok: @kohina_akb48
SHOWROOM: 48_Kohina_Narita
Narita Kohina Facts:
– She was born in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan.
– Her nickname is “Kohi” (こひ) .
– Her lightstick colors are purple and yellow.
– Her hobbies are watching Korean dramas and writing lyrics.
– Her special skill is singing, especially ballads.
– Her dreams for the future are to be a senbatsu member, to see her face and name in Hokkaido, and to someday write her own songs.
– Her favorite thing is sleeping; she sleeps for 13 hours on her day off.
– Her favorite foods are shiso, strawberry tart, and beef tongue; her favorite drinks are citrus drinks like chelate lemon.
– She auditioned because she has always been supported by music and she wants to support others with her music.
– Her oshimen is Honda Hitomi.
– She can speak Korean.
– She is the oldest 18th generation member.
– She competed in the survival show OUT OF 48, but was ultimately eliminated.
Yagi Azuki
Birth Name: Yagi Azuki (八木愛月)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: March 22, 2005
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rooster
Height: 159 cm (5’3″)
Blood Type: Unknown
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 18th (2023)
Agency: DH
Twitter: @azuki_yagi0322
Instagram: @azuki_yagi0322
TikTok: @azuki.azu_akb48
SHOWROOM: 48_Azuki_Yagi
Yagi Azuki Facts:
– She was born in Tokyo, Japan.
– Her nickname is “Azu” (あづ) .
– Her lightstick colors are pink and yellow.
– Her hobbies are playing gachapon machines, playing with her dog, and watching YouTube.
– Her special skill is having fun while dancing.
– Her dreams for the future are to be a senbatsu member, to meet lots of people, and to stand on a big stage and give an impressive performance.
– Her favorite thing is eating delicious food.
– Her favorite foods are sweet things in general and plums.
– She auditioned because AKB48 videos made her smile when she was down, and she wanted to make others smile.
– Her oshimens are Chiba Erii and Honda Hitomi.
– In 2023, she won the Best Rookie prize in AKB48’s 18th Anniversary Member of the Year Awards.
– In 2024, she starred in the drama Hoshikuzu Telepath.
– In 2024, she was named by Modelpress as as one of the “Next Beauties” found at Tokyo Idol Festival.
– She competed in the survival show OUT OF 48, but was ultimately eliminated.
Yamaguchi Yui
Birth Name: Yamaguchi Yui (山口結愛)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: March 8, 2009
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Ox
Height: 158 cm (5’2″)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 18th (2023)
Agency: DH
Twitter: @yuichi_akb48/@YUI_UNLAME
Instagram: @yuichi_akb48
TikTok: @yuichi_akb48
SHOWROOM: 48_Yui_Yamaguchi
Yamaguchi Yui Facts:
– She was born in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan.
– Her nickname is “Yuichi” (ゆいち) .
– Her lightstick colors are red and orange.
– Her hobbies are listening to music and eating food.
– Her special skills are dancing and flexibility.
– Her dream for the future is to be a famous and great idol whose name will be mentioned when people think of the center of AKB48.
– Her favorite things are dancing and eating
– Her favorite foods are ramen and kimchi.
– Her charm points are her sparkling smile and dancing.
– She auditioned because she has loved dancing since she was little and wanted to be onstage.
– Her oshimens are Kashiwagi Yuki and Honda Hitomi.
– She is the youngest 18th generation member.
– She is a former child model and former student of Starlight School, a performing arts school in Nagasaki.
– In 2022, she auditioned for HKT48, but failed.
– In 2023, she competed in OUT OF 48 and became a member of UNLAME under the name YUI.
– She graduated from UNLAME with their disbandment on January 10, 2025.
Ito Momoka
Birth Name: Ito Momoka (伊藤 百花)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: December 6, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rat
Height: 157 cm (5’2″)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 19th (2024)
Agency: DH
Twitter: @momoka_ito1206
Instagram: @momoka_ito1206
TikTok: @itomomo_ka1206
Ito Momoka Facts:
– She was born in Saitama, Japan.
– Her nickname is “Itomomo (いともも)”
– Her lightstick color is light pink.
– Her hobbies are Rakugo and reading.
– Her special skills are dancing, long distance running, and playing the flute.
– Before joining AKB48, she was a talent from Stardust Promotion.
– Her oshimen is Maho Omori.
– She was a member of the theater group Always Thankyou under the name Kitano Nana until 2019.
– She is the oldest member of the 19th generation.
– Fans say she looks similar to BNK48’S Hoop.
Okumoto Kairi
Birth Name: Okumoto Kairi (奥本 カイリ)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: January 27, 2007
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Tiger
Height: 155.5 cm (5’1.1″)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 19th (2024)
Agency: DH
Twitter: @kairi_okumoto
Instagram: @kairi_okumoto
TikTok: @basashi_kairi_guitar
Okumoto Kairi Facts:
– She was born in Tokyo, Japan.
– Her nickname is “Kairi (カイリ)”
– Her lightstick colors are light blue and blue.
– Her hobbies are playing the electric guitar, listening to music, and playing games.
– Her special skill is piano.
– It is rumored she is the daughter of former DA PUMP member KEN.
– Her oshimen is Yamamoto Sayaka.
Kawamura Yui
Birth Name: Kawamura Yui (川村 結衣)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: June 18, 2006
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Snake
Height: 155 cm (5’1.”)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 19th (2024)
Agency: DH
Twitter: @yui_kawamura
Instagram: @yui_kawamura0618
TikTok: @kawayui_akb48
Kawamura Yui Facts:
– She was born in Hokkaido, Japan.
– Her nickname is “Kawayui (かわゆい)”
– Her lightstick colors are red and purple.
– Her hobbies are watching idols and eating sweets.
– Her special skill is Y-balancing.
– She failed the 18th Generation auditions.
Shiratori Sari
Birth Name: Shiratori Sari (白鳥 沙怜)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: September 10, 2010
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Monkey
Height: 160 cm (5’2.9″)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 19th (2024)
Agency: DH
Twitter: @sari_shiratori
Instagram: @sari_shiratori
TikTok: @sari.shiratori
Shiratori Sari Facts:
– She was born in Tokyo, Japan.
– Her nickname is “Sarii (さりい)”
– Her lightstick colors are dark pink and white.
– Her hobby is calligraphy
– Her special skills are tennis and basketball.
– She is the youngest of the 19th generation
Hanada Mei
Birth Name: Hanada Mei (花田 藍衣)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: June 5, 2005
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rooster
Height: 152 cm (5″)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 19th (2024)
Agency: DH
Twitter: @mei_hanada
Instagram: @mei_hanada
TikTok: @meimei_akb48
Hanada Mei Facts:
– She was born in Kanagawa, Japan.
– Her nickname is “Meimei (めいめい)”
– Her lightstick colors are yellow and white.
– Her hobbies are listening to music, photography, and watching anime.
– Her special skills are winking and fish cleaning.
Oga Saki
Birth Name: Oga Saki (大賀 彩姫)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: May 16, 2006
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Monkey
Height: 168 cm (5’6.1″)
Blood Type: N/A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 20th (2024)
Agency: DH
Twitter: @Saki_Oga0516
Oga Saki Facts:
– She was born in Fukushima, Japan.
– Her nickname is “Saachan (さーちゃん)”
– Her lightstick colors are blue and yellow green.
– Her hobby is collecting bandages.
– She is the oldest member of the 20th generation.
– She is the tallest AKB48 member.
– She is the second AKB48 member from Fukushima.
– She studied dance for 9 years.
– She played the horn in a brass band.
Kondo Saki
Birth Name: Kondo Saki (近藤 沙樹)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: February 23, 2012
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Monkey
Height: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 20th (2024)
Agency: DH
Twitter: @Saki_kondo0223
Kondo Saki Facts:
– She was born in Aichi, Japan.
– Her nickname is “Kosaki (こさき)”
– Her lightstick colors are orange and green.
– Her special skill is dancing.
– Her favorite foods are chicken wings and mandarin fruit.
– She is the youngest member of the 20th generation and AKB48.
– She is the original center for the 20th generation.
Maruyama Hinata
Birth Name: Maruyama Hinata (丸山 ひなた)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: July 11, 2008
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Height: 159 cm (5’2.5″)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 20th (2024)
Agency: DH
Twitter: @Hinata_Maruyama
Maruyama Hinata Facts:
– She was born in Niigata, Japan.
– Her nickname is “Maruchan (まるちゃん)”
– Her lightstick colors are dark pink and blue.
– She is the first AKB48 member to be from Niigata.
– She failed NGT48’S 3rd generation auditions.
Takahashi Mao
Birth Name: Takahashi Mao (髙橋 舞桜)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: June 25, 2010
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Height: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 21st (2025)
Agency: DH
Twitter: @Mao_Takahashi25
Takahashi Mao Facts:
– She was born in Hokkaido, Japan.
– Her nickname is “Maatan (まーたん)
– Her lightstick colors are purple and violet.
– Her hobby is going on walks.
– Her special skill is eating a lot.
– She describes herself as a pacifist.
– She is the youngest member of the 21st generation.
Tanaka Sayuri
Birth Name: Tanaka Sayuri (田中 沙友利)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: December 9, 2008
Zodiac Sign:Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rat
Height: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 21st (2025)
Agency: DH
Twitter: @Sayuri_Tanaka0
Tanaka Sayuri Facts:
– She was born in Saitama, Japan.
– Her nickname is “Sayurin (さゆりん)
– Her lightstick colors are aqua and yellow green.
– Her hobby is collecting cute things.
– Her special skill is playing basketball
– She describes herself as competitive.
Makito Ema
Birth Name: Makito Ema (牧戸 愛茉)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: May 25, 2007
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rooster
Height: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 21st (2025)
Agency: DH
Twitter: @Ema_Makito
Makito Ema Facts:
– She was born in Aichi, Japan.
– Her nickname is “Emachan (えまちゃん)”
– Her lightstick color is deep pink.
– Her hobby is collecting pink things.
– Her special skills are English and classical ballet.
– She likes idols and the French Revolution.
– She describes herself as dreamy.
– She is the oldest member of the 21st generation.
Morikawa Yu
Birth Name: Morikawa Yu (森川 優)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: June 28, 2008
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Height: 161 cm (5’2″)
Blood Type: AB
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 21st (2025)
Agency: DH
Twitter: @Yu_Morikawa
Morikawa Yu Facts:
– She was born in Hyogo, Japan.
– Her nickname is “Yuuyu (ゆーゆ)”
– Her lightstick colors are aqua and orange.
– Her hobby is watching ASMR videos.
– Her special skills are Korean and karate.
– Her favorite food is an acai bowl.
– She describes herself as someone with potential.
– She has a black belt in karate.
– She was a trainee at an unnamed K-pop agency in South Korea before auditioning for AKB48.
– Seeing the announcement for Momoka Ito and Azuki Yagi made her audition.
Watanabe Kiko
Birth Name: Watanabe Kiko (渡邉 葵心)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: July 12, 2007
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dragon
Height: N/A
Blood Type: N/A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 21st (2025)
Agency: DH
Twitter: @Kiko_Watanabe07
Watanabe Kiko Facts:
– She was born in Akita, Japan.
– Her nickname is “Kikochan (きこちゃん)
– Her lightstick color is blue.
– Her hobbies are watching comedy and doing karaoke.
– Her special skills are playing the drums and swimming.
– She describes herself as energetic.
– Her oshimen is Kuranoo Narumi.
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