NMB48 Team BII Members Profile

NMB48 Team BII Members Profile and Facts:

NMB48’s Team BII (チームBII), also called Deguchi Team BII (結菜チームBII) is the third team of NMB48, AKB48’s sister group based in Namba, Osaka. They currently have 15 members.  They were formed on October 10, 2012 and disbanded on January 21, 2021. On January 1, 2022, they were reformed as Team BII Kenkyuusei. In July 2022, they reverted to their original structure. Their captain is Yuina Deguchi and their co-captain is Mako Sakashita.

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Team BII Color: Navy Blue

Members Profile:
Yuina Deguchi

Birth Name: Yuina Deguchi (出口結菜)
Position: Vocalist, Captain (2023-present)
Birthday: June 22, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Nara Prefecture
Height: 155.3 cm (5’1″)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 6th
Units: W1N-C (Leader)
Twitter: @yuina_laby
Instagram: @yui_laby0622
TikTok: @yui_labygurume
Blog: 出口結菜 
Website: https://www.komugijyoshi.com/

Yuina Deguchi Facts:
—  Her favorite foods are fried food, cheese dishes, carbs, sweets, and thai fish eyeballs.
— Her hobbies are eating out, looking for good food on SNS, traveling, and watching TV dramas.
— Her special skills are eating delicious food, backward double jumps, and changing everything into positive thinking.
— Her dream for the future is to be a gourmet reporter.
— Her lightstick colors are yellow and white.

Mako Sakashita

Birth Name: Mako Sakashita (坂下真心)
Position: Vocalist, Co-Captain (2023-present)
Birthday: August 2, 2005
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 160 cm (5’3″)
Blood Type: Unknown
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 8th
Units/Clubs: N/A
Twitter: @sakashita_mako
Instagram: @mako._.chii
TikTok: @nmb48_05
YouTube: 坂下真心チャンネル
Blog: 坂下真心

Mako Sakashita Facts:
— Her nickname is “Makochi” (まこち).
— Her favorite foods are meat, millet rice, mille-feuilles, and sweet potatoes.
— Her hobbies are exercising and watching sports.
— Her special skills are handball, soccer, pitching (baseball), running, and tennis.
— Her dreams for the future are to be NMB48’s absolute center and an actress.
— Her lightstick color is blue. Her favorite colors are blue, white, and black.
— Her favorite idols/artists are Hirona Unjo (HKT48), Asuka Saito (ex-Nogizaka46), Shiori Kubo (Nogizaka46), Nao Kosaka and Hina Kawata (Hinatazaka46), and Maika Sasaki (=LOVE).
— Her favorite NMB48 members are Cocona Umeyama, Yuzuha Hongo, and Mai Hirayama.
— Her favorite Sanrio character is Cinnamoroll.
— She, Misaki Sakata, Keito Shiotsuki, Ami Fukuno, and Rena Okamoto share a TikTok account.

Waka Aobara

Birth Name: Waka Aobara (青原和花)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: January 6, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 155.5 cm (5’1″)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 9th
Units: N/A
Twitter: @wakatan_nmb
TikTok: @wakatan_nmb
Blog: 青原和花

Waka Aobara Facts:
— Her nickname is “Wakatan” (わかたん).
— Her favorite foods are chocolate, yakitori, ice cream, her mom’s chikuzenni, sweet potatoes, and sweets.
— Her hobbies are looking at clothes (shopping), copying idol dances, karaoke, and looking for good restaurants.
— Her special skills are dancing Soran Bushi sharply, memorizing people’s faces quickly, speaking loudly, and tongue twister​s.
— Her dream for the future is to bring smiles and hope to people around the world.
— Her lightstick colors are yellow and green.
— Before being promoted, she was the captain of the 9th generation kenkyuusei.
— She is the older sister of Team N‘s Yuka Aobara. The two debuted and were promoted together.
— She was a fan of NMB48 before joining.
— She loves singing, and sometimes does karaoke streams.

Wakana Abe

Birth Name: Wakana Abe (安部若菜)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: July 18, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 159 cm (5’2″)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 3rd Draft
Units: FRONTIER
Twitter: @_wakapon_
Instagram: @_wakapon_
Tiktok: @_wakapon_
YouTube: わかぽん
Blog: 安部若菜

Wakana Abe Facts:
— Her nickname is “Wakapon” (わかぽん).
— Her favorite foods are Japanese food and sweets.
— Her hobbies are rakugo, games, reading, and watching anime.
— Her special skills are cooking and discus throwing.
— Her dream for the future is to be an announcer.
— Her lightstick color is white.
— She has performed at the NMB48 theater over three hundred times.
— She is very introverted, and struggled with making friends as a child.

Ayami Kinugasa

Birth Name: Ayami Kinugasa (衣笠彩実)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: November 3, 2010
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 150 cm (4’11”)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 9th
Twitter: @ayami_namba48
TikTok: @amiaya_nmb48
Blog: 衣笠彩実

Ayami Kinugasa Facts:
— Her favorite foods are pasta, pizza, fruit, ice cream, omelet rice, beef tongue, skirt steak, salmon roe, cod roe, sweet potato, tomato, cheese, shrimp, and tempura.
— Her hobbies are playing with cats, watching gaming videos, opening random goods, and supporting NMB48.
— Her special skills are cooking, drawing, kendama, and NMB48’s introdon.
— Her dream for the future is to be the center of NMB48.
— Her lightstick color is white.
— Until July 2024, she was the youngest NMB48 member. She was twelve years old when she first joined.
— She is the first NMB48 member who was born after NMB48 was announced (October 9, 2010).
— She has loved NMB48 since she was 9 years old.
— Her favorite NMB48 songs are “Jugon wa Jugon,” “Koi wa Sainan,” “Boku Igai no Dareka,” and “Gesuna Yume.”
— She has a pet cat named Mugi-chan.
— Her best subjects are arithmetic, art, and science.
— She describes her personality as, “I go at my own pace and am not easily swayed by others.”
— Her favorite colors are purple, light blue and white.
— Her favorite flowers are roses.

Sakura Kuroshima

Birth Name: Sakura Kuroshima (黒島咲花)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: April 7, 2009
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 155 cm (5’1″)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 8th
Units/Clubs: N/A
Twitter: @sakura_panda48
Blog: 黒島咲花 

Sakura Kuroshima Facts:
— Her nickname is “Saku-chan” (さくちゃん).
— Her favorite foods are strawberries, mangos, mochi, chocolate, crepes, and muscat grapes.
— Her hobbies are baking, making things, interacting with animals, traveling, observing living creatures and plants, and camping.
— Her special skills are bridges, drawing, handicrafts, organizing notes, and pictograms.
— Her dream for the future is to be someone who is always grateful.
— Her lightstick colors are light blue and orange.
— Her charm point are her eyelashes.
— As of 2023, she is the youngest member of NMB48.
— She loves animals, and has a pet dog named Poco.
— Her favorite season is spring, and her favorite flowers are forget-me-nots and linaria/toadflax.
— She doesn’t read manga or watch dramas, but she likes reading novels.

Misaki Sakata

Birth Name: Misaki Sakata (坂田心咲)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: November 8, 2005
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 156 cm (5’1″)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 8th
Units/Clubs: N/A
Twitter: @Michapiiii_
Instagram: @michapiiii_
TikTok: @michapiiii_
Blog: 坂田心咲

Misaki Sakata Facts:
— Her nicknames are “Sakatan” (さかたん) and “Michapii” (みちゃぴぃ).
— Her favorite foods are salmon and matcha.
— Her hobbies are makeup research, visiting cafes, and half-body bathing.
— Her special skills are running, hula-hooping, and eating quickly.
— Her dream for the future is to be a top idol loved by men and women of all ages.
— Her lightstick colors are blue and yellow. Her favorite color is pink.
— Her audition song was “Marigold” by Aimyon.
— She was the first member of the 8th generation to be promoted from a kenkyuusei.
— She shares a TikTok account with Fukuno Ami, Shiotsuki Keito, Sakashita Mako and Okamoto Rena.
— She is skilled at running and was in the track and field club for 3 years.
— Her favorite animated character is Curious George.
— Her favorite game is Momotaro Dentetsu.
— She has a little sister.

Risa Sakamoto

Birth Name: Risa Sakamoto (坂本理紗)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: December 24, 2008
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Hyogo Prefecture
Height: 156 cm (5’1″)
Blood Type: Unknown
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 8th
Units/Clubs: N/A
Twitter: @sakamoto_risa48
TikTok: @risahhi_48
Blog: 坂本理紗

 Risa Sakamoto Facts:
— Her favorite foods are sweets.
— Her hobbies are reading manga and taking pictures with dogs.
— Her special skills are sucking lemons, skiing, singing, and sleeping through noises.
— Her dream for the future is to be a voice actress.
— Her lightstick colors are light blue and yellow-green. Her favorite color is light blue.
— She shares a name with another idol, Risa Sakamoto of IIIIIIIDIOM.
— She was a fan of NMB48 before joining, and especially admires Keito Shiotsuki.
— She has taken lessons for piano, swimming and karate.
— She has a pet dog named Kaito.

Ayaka Sakurada

Birth Name: Ayaka Sakurada (桜田彩叶)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: March 25, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Okayama Prefecture
Height: 159 cm (5’2″)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 8th
Units/Clubs: N/A
Twitter: @_sakurada_ayaka
Instagram: @_sakurada_ayaka
Blog: 桜田彩叶

Ayaka Sakurada Facts:
— Her nickname is “Ayapyon” (あやぴょん).
— Her favorite foods are ramen, sushi, meat, white rice, and Japanese food.
— Her hobbies are watching anime, playing games, reading manga, and watching cute girls.
— Her special skills are sewing, drawing, winking, and calligraphy.
— Her dreams for the future are to be a fashion model and to appear in fashion magazines.
— Her lightstick colors are light pink and light blue. Her favorite colors are pink, lavender and light blue.
— Her favorite animes are Mob Psycho 100, The Disastrous Life of Saiki K., Attack on Titan, and Neon Genesis Evangelion.
— Her favorite game is Splatoon 2.
— She auditioned for NMB48 because she looks up to Mikana Yamamoto. She also admires Mai Hirayama.

Keito Shiotsuki

Birth Name: Keito Shiotsuki (塩月希依音)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: December 15, 2005
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 160 cm (5’3″)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 3rd Draft
Units: Kyunmart (Leader)
Twitter: @keity_1215
Instagram: @keito.shiotsuki
TikTok: @keito.shiotsuki
Blog: 塩月希依音
YouTube: ほっとれーちゃん

Keito Shiotsuki Facts:
— Her favorite foods are chocolate, gratin and strawberries.
— Her hobbies are exercise, shopping, watching movies, and flower arrangement.
— Her special skills are flower arrangement and physical strength.
— Her dream for the future is to be the center of NMB48 and a sparkling idol.
— Her lightstick colors are pink and purple.
— She is the first 48 group member to be born after AKB48’s debut.
— She was one of the top winners (#12) in NMB48’s first Senbatsu Election.

Nao Shinzawa

Birth Name: Nao Shinzawa (新澤菜央)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: August 2, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Hyogo Prefecture
Height: 156 cm (5’1″)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 6th
Units/Clubs: Mix Juice
Twitter: @_shinshin_48
Instagram: @_shinshin_48
TikTok: @_shinshin_48
Blog: 新澤菜央

Nao Shinzawa Facts:
— Her nickname is “Shinshin” (しんしん).
— Her favorite foods are tomatoes and egg dishes.
— Her hobbies are shopping, watching movies, and collecting sneakers.
— Her special skill is moe dialogue.
— Her dream for the future is to become a national idol and start her own brand.
— Her lightstick colors are light blue and yellow.
— She was one of the top winners (#14) in NMB48’s 1st Senbatsu Election.

Yayoi Tatsumoto

Birth Name: Yayoi Tatsumoto (龍本弥生)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: March 2, 2005
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Hyogo Prefecture
Height: 164 cm (5’4″)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 8th
Units/Clubs: N/A
Twitter: @yayoko_845_48
Instagram: @yayoi_845_48/
Blog: 龍本弥生

Yayoi Tatsumoto Facts:
— Her favorite foods are chestnuts and ice cream.
— Her hobbies are watching idols, watching TV dramas and movies, reading manga, and looking for cute clothes.
— Her special skill is rhythmic gymnastics.
— Her dreams for the future are to be an actress and an idol of the royal road.
— Her lightstick colors are light pink and orange. Her favorite color is pink.
— Her charm point is her brown eyes.
— Her favorite NMB48 members are Haruka Sadano, Anju Manabe and Miyuki Watanabe.
— One of her auditon songs was Miyuki Watanabe’s “Yasashiku Suru Yori Kisu wo Shite.”
— She is a big fan of idols, especially AKB48 and Last Idol; her oshimens are Tomomi Itano, Rio Ohmori, and Wakana Majima.

Reina Funahashi

Birth Name: Reina Funahashi (舟橋礼菜)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: April 1, 2008
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 154 cm (5’1″)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 9th
Twitter: @0nya_48__
TikTok: @funahashi_reina
Blog: 舟橋礼菜

Reina Funahashi Facts:
— Her nickname is “Reinya” (れーにゃ).
— Her favorite food is spicy food.
— Her hobbies are eating spicy food, studying faces, singing, and eating.
— Her special skills are eating spicy food, makeup, and imitating Doraemon’s voice.
— Her dream for the future is to appear in many singing shows!
— Her lightstick colors are red and orange.
— She admires Misaki Sakata.
— She dislikes pumpkin and shiitake mushrooms.
— She auditioned because she always loved idols and her sister suggested she audition for NMB48.
— She loves watching dramas; her favorite genre is romance.
— Of the 9th generation, she is closest to Yukino Furukawa. She is also friends with Ami Miyamoto.

Shiori Mizuta

Birth Name: Shiori Mizuta (水田詩織)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: December 21, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Ehime Prefecture
Height: 155.7 cm (5’1″)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 5th
Units: W1N-C
Twitter: @MIZUTA_SHIORIN
Instagram: @mizutashiorin
TikTok: @mizuta_shiori
Blog: 水田詩織 

Shiori Mizuta Facts:
— Her favorite foods are vegetables and strawberries.
— Her hobbies are walking and going to the zoo alone.
— Her special skill is long distance walking.
— Her dream for the future is to live in a bigger house.
— Her lightstick colors are green and white.
— In 2022, she was on hiatus from February to April due to poor health.

Misaki Yoshino

Birth Name: Misaki Yoshino (芳野心咲)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: January 13, 2008
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Aichi Prefecture
Height: 166 cm (5’5″)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 7th
Units/Clubs: Chouzetsu KawaE
Twitter: @_Misaki_Yoshino
Instagram: @misakiyoshino.0113
TikTok: @_misaki_yoshino
Blog: 芳野心咲

Misaki Yoshino Facts:
— Her favorite foods are sushi, blueberries, and muscat grapes.
— Her hobbies are collecting stationery, horseback riding, Sudoku, reading, watching movies, and Othello.
— Her special skill is English, which she is fluent in.
— Her dreams for the future are to be a TV personality and a model.
— Her lightstick colors are pink and yellow.
— She lived in the US when she was 3-7 years old.
— She is the 7th generation’s youngest member.

Former Members:
Mako Umehara

Birth Name: Mako Umehara (梅原真子)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: January 11, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Kyoto Prefecture
Height: 152 cm (4’11”)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 3rd
Units/Clubs: N/A
Twitter: @umehara_mako
Instagram: @mako_si
Blog: 梅原真子 (Archived)

Mako Umehara Facts:
— Her nickname is “Makopon” (まこぽん).
— Her favorite food is her mother’s cooking; she also likes green peppers and strawberries.
— Her hobby is exploring castles and towers.
— Her special skill is wakeboarding.
— Her favorite color is pink.
— Before joining NMB48, she was a child actress and model.
— She is competitive and hates to lose.
— She forgets unpleasant things easily.
— She graduated on March 2, 2014 to focus on her studies. She is no longer in entertainment, but is still active on social media.

Rikako Kobayashi

Birth Name: Rikako Kobayashi (小林莉加子)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: May 24, 2006
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 148 cm (4’10”)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 3rd
Units/Clubs: N/A
Blog: 小林莉加子 (Archived)

Rikako Kobayashi Facts:
— Her nickname is “Rippii” (りっぴー).
— Her favorite foods are green tea, potatoes, and Bing cherries; she dislikes simmered vegetables.
— Her hobbies are collecting cute stickers, going grocery shopping, and buying clothes and cosmetics.
— Her dreams for the future were to be a wedding dress designer and to own her own brand.
— Her charm points are her eyes and her height
— She says she wanted to be a gyaru, but her mother wouldn’t let her.
— Her favorite music is Western music and J-Pop; her favorite artists are Miliyah Kato, Kumi Koda, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, and 2NE1.
— Her favorite colors are primary colors and royal blue.
— Her favorite fashions are vintage clothes and unique clothes. She dislikes wearing the same clothes as everyone else, and buys what no one else seems to wear.
— Her favorite manga series are NANA and Paradise kiss.
— She graduated on April 20, 2014 to study fashion design. She is no longer in entertainment.

Hono Akazawa

Birth Name: Hono Akazawa (赤澤萌乃)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: January 29, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 162 cm (5’3″)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 3rd
Units/Clubs: N/A
Twitter: @_hono_onoh
Instagram: @___hooono.29___
Blog: 赤澤萌乃  (Archived)

Hono Akazawa Facts:
— Her nickname is “Honori” (ほのり).
— Her favorite foods are takoyaki, her mother’s cooking, fruit, and sweets. Her least favorite is umeboshi.
— Her special skill is dancing.
— Her charm point is her eyes.
— Her favorite color is red.
— Her favorite flowers are gerberas.
— Her personality is described as “relaxed, easy-going, and goes at her own pace. But she hates to lose, is tough, and doesn’t let a few things get her down.” She is also known for her cheerfulness and energy.
— She shares a birthday with Rina Kushiro.
— She was one of the 50 winners of the first Young Jump Gravure Competition.
— She unexpectedly graduated on on April 16, 2014 due to poor health. She is no longer in entertainment, but still updates her social medias occasionally.

Akane Takayanagi

Birth Name: Akane Takayanagi (高柳明音)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: November 29, 1991
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Aichi Prefecture
Height: 154 cm (5″)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 2nd (SKE48)
Units/Clubs: Senbatsu (7th, 9th), Undergirls (2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th, 10th)
Twitter: @akane29_o8o / @churio8obird
Instagram: @akane_o8o
Website: https://akane-takayanagi.jp/
Blog: 高柳明音 (Archived)

Akane Takayanagi Facts:
— Her nickname is “Churi” (ちゅり).
— Her favorite food is green curry.
— Her hobbies are loving birds and 2D (anime, manga, and games).
— Her special skill is cooking.
— Her dream for the future was to be an actress.
— Her lightstick colors were yellow and green.
— She was a concurrent member of SKE48 who joined NMB48 after the AKB48 Group Daisokaku Matsuri in 2014.
— She owns five parrots.
— She is a fan of Perfume.
— Her favorite Pokemon is Chandelure
— She was one of the three winners of the AKB48 Group Solo Gravure Contest Project (FLASH).
— She left NMB48 on March 26, 2015, after the AKB48 Spring Shuffle 2015.
— She remained a member of SKE48 until her graduation on April 30, 2021.

Honoka Terui

Birth Name: Honoka Terui (照井穂乃佳)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: October 18, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 158 cm (5’2″)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 4th
Units/Clubs: N/A
Twitter: @teruihonoka1018 / @terui_honoka
Instagram: @terui__honoka
TikTok: @honoka_98
Blog: 照井穂乃佳 (Archived)

Honoka Terui Facts:
— Her nickname is “Terumii” (てるみー).
— Her favorite foods are peaches, curry, shabu-shabu, cake, and bentos made by her mom. She dislikes spinach, tomatoes, and carrots .
— Her hobbies are watching movies and walking.
— Her special skill is jumping rope.
— Her dreams for the future were to be an actress and to live in California.
— She is extremely shy, but is also bright and energetic.
— Her audition song was “Orange” by Yui Aragaki
— Her older sister is Kazuki Terui, a talent, model, TV personality, influencer, and ViVi girl.
— She dreamed of becoming a singer ever since she was in kindergarten.
— Her favorite color is green.
— Her favorite characters are Kamen Rider, Donald Duck, Spiderman, and Zoro (from ONE PIECE).
— She is a big fan of Kamen Rider and ONE PIECE.
— Her favorite artists are Ayumi Hamasaki, Taylor Swift, and Selena Gomez.
— She graduated on on June 30, 2015, to pursue her dream of becoming an actress.
— She currently has two children and regularly posts about her kids and cooking. Although she landed a few acting roles after graduation, she apparently is no longer be active as an actress.

Kanako Kadowaki

Birth Name: Kanako Kadowaki (門脇佳奈子)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: October 24, 1996
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 156 cm (5’1″)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Units/Clubs: Art Club, Light Music Club
Twitter: @kanakichiyade
Instagram: @kanakoofficial
YouTube: 門脇佳奈子 / かなきちの釣り日和
Blog: 門脇佳奈子 (Archived)

Kanako Kadowaki Facts:
— Her nicknames are “Kanakichi” (かなきち) and “Kanakicchan” (かなきっちゃん).
— Her favorite food is motsunabe.
— Her hobby is fishing.
— Her special skills are catching fish and driving a boat.
— Her dream for the future was to be a variety TV personality.
— She is known for her love of food. Her ideal date would be staying at a sweets buffet all day.
— Her favorite colors are yellow and dark pink.
— Her ideal type of man is someone kind and funny.
— She graduated on February 29, 2016 to pursue her dream of becoming a variety talent.
— She worked as a variety talent until March 31, 2021 when she retired from entertainment. However, she still maintains her YouTube channel.
— On July 25th, 2023, she announced her marriage to a non-celebrity man.

Ayaka Umeda

Birth Name: Ayaka Umeda (梅田彩佳)
Position: Vocalist, Co-Captain (2014-2016)
Birthday: January 3, 1989
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Fukuoka Prefeture
Height: 151.5 cm (4’11”)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 2nd (AKB48)
Units/Clubs: Light Music Club, Senbatsu (4th), Undergirls (2nd, 3rd, 5th), Next Girls (6th), Future Girls (7th)
Twitter: @AyakaUmeda
Instagram: @ayaka_umeda_official
TikTok: @ayakaumeda
IMDb: Ayaka Umeda
Blog: 梅田彩佳

Ayaka Umeda Facts:
— Her nickname is “Ume-chan” (うめちゃん).
— Her favorite foods are salmon roe, chocolate, kanpyō, and motsunabe.
— Her hobbies are dancing, muscle training, and location shooting.
— Her special skill is standing on a balance ball.
— Her dream for the future was to be a multi-talent.
— Her charm point is her nose.
— Her favorite color is pink.
— She frequently talks to herself.
— She also auditioned for Morning Musume, but didn’t move past the second round.
— She cheated on Korean tests in high school.
— She is left-handed.
— Her dancing is primarily self-taught.
— She loves children; she says if she wasn’t an idol, she would be a nursery school teacher.
— She has poor eyesight, so she wears contact lenses.
— She was originally a member of AKB48; she joined in 2006, and was the captain of Team B.
— On February 24, 2014 she was transferred to NMB48 for the AKB48 Group Daisokaku Matsuri. She became the co-captain of Team BII.
— She was one of the top winners (#16) at the 4th Senbatsu Election.
— While a member of AKB48, she was part of the sub-unit DiVA.
— She graduated on April 1, 2016. She was the final member of AKB48’s 2nd generation to graduate.
— She is currently signed to TRUSTAR and is a successful TV personality and actress.

Miyuki Watanabe

Birth Name: Miyuki Watanabe (渡辺美優紀)
Position: Vocalist, Center
Birthday: September 19, 1993
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Nara Prefecture
Height: 155 cm (5’1″)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Units/Clubs: Saya Milky, Senbatsu (5th, 7th), Undergirls (4th, 6th)
Twitter: @miyukiofficial9
Instagram: @miyukichan919
TikTok: @miyuki.watanabe.official
Weibo: @渡边美优纪_official
YouTube: みるきーのちゃぷちゃぷらんど
Website: http://miyukiwatanabe.jp/
Ameblo: 渡辺美優紀
Blog: 渡辺美優紀 (Archived)

Miyuki Watanabe Facts:
— Her nickname is “Mirukii” or “Milky” (みるきー).
— Her favorite foods are peach and cucumber – “I can eat anything!” Her least favorites are eggplant and natto.
— Her hobby is watching movies.
— Her special skill is calligraphy. She currently ranks 8th dan, and once received an award from a museum.
— Her favorite colors are pink and white.
— Her personality is super positive. She’s friendly, cheerful, loves to laugh, and rarely gets angry. However, she can be a bit selfish.
— She is known for her ability to attract fans.
— Her favorite artist is Namie Amuro.
— Her favorite character is Hello Kitty.
— She has poor eyesight, and has to wear contacts.
— If she wasn’t an idol, she would be a nurse or a midwife.
— From March 2012-Feb 2014, then March 2015-August 2016, she was a concurrent member of AKB48 Team B.
— From 2014-2015, she was a concurent member of SKE48 Team S.
— She was the winner of the 5th Janken Tournament.
— She was one of the top winners in the 5th and 7th Senbatsu Elections.
— She graduated on August 9, 2016 and went on hiatus from entertainment. In 2018, she signed onto roundcell, ending her hiatus.
— From 2019-2021, she was a member and producer of Ange et Folleta until its disbandment.
— She is currently signed to etichetta and works as a model, dancer, and singer.

Mirei Ueda

Birth Name: Mirei Ueda (植田碧麗)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: February 2, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Hyogo Prefecture
Height: 162 cm (5’3″)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 3rd
Units/Clubs: N/A
Twitter: @mipyon0202 (Inactive)
Instagram: @mirei_ueda (Inactive)
Blog: 植田碧麗 (Archived)

Mirei Ueda Facts:
— Her nickname is “Miire” (みーれ).
— Her favorite foods are hamburgers and ice cream. Her least favorite is kiwi.
— Her hobby is watching anime and movies.
— Her special skill is Japanese dance.
— Her dream for the future was to be an actress.
— Her charm point is her dimples.
— Her favorite color is pink.
— She is not shy at all, and can talk to anyone.
— She is a member of the track and field club, and has a record of 4 minutes and 40 seconds for the 1000m run.
— She is afraid of butterflies.
— She graduated on October 2, 2016 to focus on her education. She is no longer active in entertainment.

Chiho Matsuoka

Birth Name: Chiho Matsuoka (松岡知穂)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: April 21, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 157 cm (5’1″)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 4th
Units/Clubs: N/A
Twitter: @matsuokachiho (Inactive)
Blog: 松岡知穂 (Archived)

Chiho Matsuoka Facts:
— Her favorite foods are natto, okra, and udon. She dislikes eggplant.
— Her hobbies are shopping and bowling.
— Her special skill is bowling.
— Her dream for the future was to be a model.
— Her charm point is her pale skin.
— She loves cute girls.
— Her favorite colors are black and red.
— Her favorite characters are Little Twin Stars, My Melody, and Cinnamoroll.
— She goes at her own pace.
— She had no dance experience prior to joining.
— Once, she forgot to grab her microphone before performing.
— She graduated on October 23, 2016 to study abroad. She is no longer in entertainment.
— In 2022, she revealed she had been sexually assualted by actor Ayano Go while still part of NMB48.
— The same year, she was reported to be having an affair with a married man.

Haruna Kinoshita

Birth Name: Haruna Kinoshita (木下春奈)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: June 9, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 159 cm (5’2″)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Units/Clubs: Drama Club
Twitter: @haruna0609_gct
Instagram: @haruna_kinoshita
YouTube: 木下春奈 
Blog: 木下春奈 (Archived)

Haruna Kinoshita Facts:
— Her nickname is “Haru” (はる).
— Her favorite foods are tomato tsukemen, acai bowl, and yakiniku.
— Her hobbies are watching baseball games and movies.
— Her special skill is sleeping.
— Her dream for the future was to be an actress like Keiko Kitagawa.
— She was the youngest member of the 1st generation, and was still in elementary school when she joined.
— She is known for her MC skills.
— Her personality is shy, spoiled, and energetic; however, she is also mature and caring, and Kaneko praised her leadership skills.
— Her favorite singers are YU-A and Miliyah Kato.
— Her type is a man who’s funny.
— In May 2016, she was rumored to be having an affair with the married Estate24 CEO Shintaro Akita.
— She graduated on October 23, 2016 when she entered college. She is no longer in entertainment.
— In 2018, she married Shintaro Akita, moved to Singapore, and gave birth to a son the following year. As of 2022, she is believed to be divorced.

Emika Kamieda

Birth Name: Emika Kamieda (上枝恵美加)
Position: Vocalist, Captain (2012-2017)
Birthday: July 13, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 162 cm (5’3″)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 3rd
Units/Clubs: N/A
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.
— 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 was transferred to Team M on on January 1, 2017.

Yuuki Yamaguchi

Birth Name: Yuuki Yamaguchi (山口夕輝)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: October 17, 1993
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 150.8 cm (4’11”)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Units/Clubs: Art Club, Marathon Club
Twitter: @yuppinoyupitter
Instagram: @osanpoyuppi
Blog: 山口夕輝 (Archived)

Yuuki Yamaguchi Facts:
— Her nickname is “Yuppi” (ゆっぴ).
— Her favorite food is rice with beans.
— Her hobbies are running and nanoblock.
— Her special skills are illustration and design.
— Her dream for the future was to build a 10LDK two-family house.
— Her favorite color is pink.
— Her favorite artists are Porno Graffiti and BUMP OF CHICKEN.
— She has poor eyesight, and wears contacts.
— Her favorite anime series are ANOTHER, Summer Wars, Nisemonogatari, Bakemonogatari, ONE PIECE, Higurashi When They Cry, Toradora!, Kiki’s Delivery Service, HUNTER×HUNTER, and Nichijou.
— Her favorite number is one.
— She considered herself the mom of NMB48.
— She graduated on April 28, 2017 to go into sales. She is no longer in entertainment.

Reina Fujie

Birth Name: Reina Fujie (藤江れいな)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: February 1, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Chiba Prefecture
Height: 162 cm (5’3″)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 4th (AKB48)
Units/Clubs: Undergirls (2nd, 3rd, 5th), Next Girls (4th, 6th, 7th, 8th)
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.
— From 2015-2017, she was Team M’s captain.
— She graduated on May 27, 2017. She is now working as an actress and a TV personality under Itoh Company.

Yuki Muranaka

Birth Name: Yuki Muranaka (村中有基)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: March 4, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Nara Prefecture
Height: 160 cm (5’3″)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 2nd Draft
Units/Clubs: N/A
Twitter: @yukichan_48 (Inactive)

Yuki Muranaka Facts:
— Her nickname is “Yuki-chan” (ゆきちゃん).
— Her favorite foods are peaches, cucumbers, and natto.
— Her hobby is sleeping.
— Her special skill is swimming.
— Her dream for the future was to be a model.
— Her personality is serious.
— Her favorite colors are pink and light blue.
—She graduated on July 7, 2017 to focus on school.

Fuuko Yagura

Birth Name: Fuuko Yagura (矢倉楓子)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: February 24, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 157 cm (5’1″)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 2nd
Units/Clubs: Drama Club, Next Girls (5th, 6th, 7th, 8th)
Twitter: @ICECREAMFUKO
Instagram: @fufu_ice
TikTok: @fuko_yagura
YouTube: 矢倉楓子 ふぅちゃん
Website: https://yagurafuko.com/
Blog: 矢倉楓子 (Archived)

Fuuko Yagura Facts:
— Her nickname is “Fuu-chan” (ふぅちゃん).
— Her favorite foods are ice cream and mochi.
— Her hobbies are reading shoujo manga, shopping, and watching movies.
— Her special skills are flexibility, short-distance running, hurdles, and jumping rope.
Her dream for the future was to be a sparkling actress.
— Her favorite color is baby pink.
—  From April 2013-March 2015, she was a concurrent member of AKB48 Team A.
—  She decided to be an actress when she was 3, after watching Arisa Mizuki in Leave It to the Nurses.
—  She was raised by a single mother, and gave up club activities in high school to take care of her little brother (seven years younger) while her mother worked.
—  Her personality is shy, quiet, and easygoing; she goes at her own pace.
—  Her favorite artists are Avril Lavigne and Taylor Swift.
— Her favorite animes are Naruto, Gintama, SKET DANCE, Chibi Maruko-chan, and Sazae-san. Her favorite manga is Strobe Edge.
— Her favorite movies are Ghibli, Disney, and Harry Potter movies.
— She wears contacts for poor eyesight.
— She graduated from the group on April 10, 2018 and retired from the entertainment industry.
— She returned to the industry in May 2019, and is currently a freelance multi-talent, actress, video game player, and YouTuber.

Ayaka Okita

Birth Name: Ayaka Okita (沖田彩華)
Position: Vocalist, Co-Captain (2017-2018)
Birthday: October 11, 1995
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Hiroshima Prefecture
Height: 156.5 cm (5’1″)
Blood Type: AB
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Units/Clubs: Cooking Club, Undergirls (8th), Next Girls (9th)
Twitter: @fancy_ayaka
TikTok: @ayaka1o11
Blog: 沖田彩華 (Archived)

Ayaka Okita Facts:
— Her nickname is “Aapon” (あーぽん).
— Her favorite food is meals made by her mom ♡.
— Her hobby is going on outings and day trips.
— Her special skills are dancing and swimming.
— Her dream for the future was to be a Hiroshima tourism ambassador.
— Her favorite colors are yellow and red, although she usually wears black.
— She describes herself as moody; Kaneko described her as hardworking, mature, and caring, and called her skills top-class.
— Her favorite manga series are Boys Over Flowers, High School Debut, and LDK Shoujo manga.
— Her favorite actress is Yuriko Yoshitaka.
— She graduated on September 6, 2018.
— In 2019, she became the producer of the idol Nextrigger until its disbandment in 2021.
— As of 2023, she is the producer and a former member of the idol group FanCy-.

Azusa Uemura

Birth Name: Azusa Uemura (植村梓)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: February 4, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 157.5 cm (5’2″)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: Post-Yamada Nana Auditions (2015)
Units/Clubs: QUEENTET
Twitter: @o2o4__azusa
Instagram: @nyanazu_o2o4
TikTok: @azuchan_
YouTube: 植村梓
Blog: 植村梓

Azusa Uemura Facts:
— Her favorite foods are green onion, noodles, and spicy food.
— Her hobby is reading.
— Her special skill is playing with children.
— Her dream for the future was to be a model.
— Her favorite color is pink.
— She joined NMB48 after passing the Post-Yamada Nana Auditions, which were held to find a successor of Team M‘s Nana Yamada. The qualities they looked for were “a weird voice, zero sense of humor, and a tolerance for being loved by everyone (getting made fun of.)”
— She is noted for her resemblance to AKB48‘s Rina Kawaei.
— In 2018, she was a competitor on Produce 48. She ranked #96 as of Episode 3, but left the show before the first eliminations.
— She unexpectedly withdrew on December 3, 2018 and announced she would be focusing on her YouTube channel. She gave so little notice that she wasn’t able to have a graduation concert.
— She is now a member and producer of the idol group mignon.
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Rina Kushiro

Birth Name: Rina Kushiro (久代梨奈)
Position: Vocalist, Captain (2017-2019)
Birthday: January 29, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 162.5 cm (5’4″)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 3rd
Units/Clubs: N/A
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.
— She was Team BII’s captain from October 2016-March 2019, when she was transferred to Team M.

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/4.5th
Units/Clubs: Upcoming Girls (10th)
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 from Team M 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.

Kokoro Naiki

Birth Name: Kokoro Naiki (内木志)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: April 6, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Shiga Prefecture
Height: 164 cm (5’4″)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st Draft
Units/Clubs: Future Girls (10th)
Twitter: @naiki_cocoro
Instagram: @cocoro_naiki
TikTok: @naiki_cocoro
YouTube: ないき こころ
Blog: 内木志

Kokoro Naiki Facts:
— Her nickname is “Coco-chan” (ここちゃん).
— Her favorite foods are dekopons, gingerbread, and chocolate.
— Her hobbies are baking sweets and watching movies
— Her special skills are ballet, tenor saxophone, and koto.
— Her dreams for the future were to be an actress in a morning drama and a dancer at USJ.
— Her favorite colors are pink, green, yellow, black, and white.
— Her personality is shy, reserved, and competitive.
— Her favorite anime series are Attack on Titan, ONE PIECE, Gag Manga Biyori, and Pretty Cure.
— She loves cosplaying, and has cosplayed Mio from K-ON!, Hancock from ONE PIECE, C.C. from Lelouch of the Rebellion, Konata from Lucky Star, and more.
— In 2018, she participated in Produce 48. She was eliminated in the 5th episode, finishing in 87th place.
— She graduated on August 11, 2019. Two months later, she signed onto SOMEDAY as an actress.

Suzu Yamada

Birth Name: Suzu Yamada (山田寿々)
Position: Vocalist, Co-Captain (2019-2020)
Birthday: December 11, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 156.5 cm (5’1″)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 5th
Units: N/A
Twitter: @stg_suzu
Instagram: @suzu48_tan_1211
TikTok: @stg_suzu
YouTube: まいど！山田寿々やで / 山田寿々
Blog: 山田寿々

Suzu Yamada Facts:
— Her favorite food is sushi.
— Her hobbies are listening to music, shopping, reading mobile novels, and taking pictures.
— Her special skills are learning songs, crossing her eyes, and jumping rope.
— Her dream for the future was to be an idol who can be active in a wide range of fields.
— She loves stuffed animals and owns many, all with their own names.
— She is the little sister of Nana Yamada, former captain of Team M.
— She graduated on December 22, 2020 to focus on becoming an actress. She is now signed to BIG ISLAND RECORDS and is a member of the idol group Strawberry Girls.

Karin Kojima

Birth Name: Karin Kojima (小嶋花梨)
Position: Vocalist, Captain (2019-2021)
Birthday: July 16, 1999
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Saitama Prefecture
Height: 164.3 cm (5’4″)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 5th
Units/Clubs: Kyunmart, Senbatsu (1st NMB48)
Twitter: @nmb_KOJIMA_48
Instagram: @nmb_kojima_48
YouTube: 小嶋 花梨 / Kojima Karin \ KARIN channel
Blog: 小嶋花梨

Karin Kojima Facts:
— Her nickname is “Kojirin” (こじりん).
— Her favorite food is gyoza.
— Her hobbies are reading and watching anime and TV dramas.
— Her special skill is baton-twirling.
— Her dream for the future is to be a TV personality.
— Her charm point is her curly eyelashes.
— Her lighstick color is red. Her favorite colors are red, white, black, and pastels.
— She was a fan of NMB48 before joining, and would attend handshake events.
— In November 2018, she was chosen by Sayaka Yamamoto to be the general captain of NMB48.
— She was Team BII’s captain from March 2019-January 2021, when she was transferred to NMB48 Promoted Members. She is now a member of Team N.

Momoka Asao

Birth Name: Momoka Asao (浅尾桃香)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: Febuary 6, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Tokyo
Height: 150 cm (4’11”)
Blood Type: Unknown
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 7th
Units: FRONTIER
Twitter: @momoka_asao48
Instagram: @mochimochi_48
TikTok: @mochi_mochimochi48

Momoka Asao Facts:
— Her nickname is “Mocchan” (もっちゃん).
— Her favorite foods are salted fish, umesuisho, cucumber, and mochi.
— Her hobbies are listening to rap and comparing water drinks.
— Her special skills are impersonating zombies, comparing people’s faces to things, and clearing her throat.
— Her dream for the future is for people all over the world to know Momoka Asao.
— Her lightstick colors are light pink and green.
— She announced her graduation on October 1, 2023 and departed on on January 12, 2024.

Hikaru Yamamoto

Birth Name: Hikaru Yamamoto (山本光)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: May 23, 2006
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Mie Prefecture
Height: 153 cm (5″)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 8th
Units/Clubs: N/A
Twitter: @pika_23_48
Blog: 山本光

Hikaru Yamamoto Facts:
— Her nickname is “Pikarun” (ぴかるん).
— Her favorite foods are yakiniku, tuna, and chawanmushi (steamed egg custard).
— Her hobbies are listening to music, shopping, and makeup.
— Her special skills are the high bar (gymnastics), kendama, and making loud noises.
— Her dream for the future is to be a multi-talent.
— Her lightstick colors are yellow and yellow-green. Her favorite color is purple.
— She shares a name with the actress Hikaru Yamamoto, although the latter spells her first name with hiragana.
— In August 2023, she revealed on Twitter that she had been diagnosed with a tic disorder.
— She graduated on April 26, 2024 as her tic disorder had become overwhelming.

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Koharu Orisaka

Birth Name: Koharu Orisaka (折坂心春)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: March 6, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 159.4 cm (5’2″)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 7th
Units/Clubs: N/A
Twitter: @cohanya_0306
Instagram: @cohanya_0306 (Private)
Blog: 折坂心春

Koharu Orisaka Facts:
— Her nickname is “Kohatan” (こはたん).
— Her favorite foods are strawberries, tapioca, yakitori, and cheese.
— Her hobbies are singing, collecting cosmetics, and watching plays.
— Her special skills are singing songs from musicals, walking on high-speed bridges, and hula-hooping.
— Her dream for the future is to become a person who can cheer up many people.
— Her lightstick color was light blue.
— She graduated on January 31, 2022 to concentrate on her studies.

Sae Takahashi

Birth Name: Sae Takahashi (高橋紗恵)
Position: Vocalist
Birthday: October 31, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Oita Prefecture
Height: 152 cm (4’11”)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 8th
Units/Clubs: N/A
Blog: 高橋紗恵

Sae Takahashi Facts:
— Her favorite foods are chawanmushi made by her mother, pumpkin stew, mushrooms, and salmon.
— Her hobbies are people-watching, playing games, watching dramas and movies, and taking pictures of cats and insects.
— Her special skills are long-distance running, badminton, games, and jumping rope.
— Her dreams for the future are to be a strong and attractive person and an actress.
— Her favorite colors are white and black.
— She was the first NMB48 member to be from Oita.
— Her audition song was “Unravel” by TK from Tokyo Ghoul.
— Her favorite animes are Detective Conan, Tokyo Ghoul, Attack on Titan and Kakegurui.
— She was the original ace of the 8th generation.
— She resigned on May 12, 2022. She was the first member of the 8th generation to depart.

Related:
NMB48 Team N Members Profile
NMB48 Team M Members Profile
NMB48 Kenkyuusei (Trainees) Profile
NMB48 Promoted Members Profile

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