STU48 Members Profile
STU48 (acronym of Setouchi48) is a Japanese girl idol group formed in 2015 as the 5th sister group of AKB48. Their debut single Kurayami was released in January 2018. The group is managed by STU Co. , Ltd (partially owned by Setouchi Tourism Promotion Organization) and releasing under KING RECORDS. The group is based in the Setouchi region, covering 7 prefectures, and has a boat theater, traveling through the area. Unlike other groups in the franchise, STU48 is not divided into teams; every full member belongs to team STU. They currently have 35 full members, divided into subunits.
Theme: sea, sailing
Theme color: blue
Official links:
Website
Youtube channel
Official twitter: @STU48_official_
Members’ twitter: @STU48_member_
2nd generation members’ twitter: @Stu_2nd_member_
Instagram: @STU48.official
Members’ profiles and blogs
SHOWROOM: @stu48_official
Members’ Profiles
Team STU
Ishida Chiho
Name: Ishida Chiho (石田千穂)
Nickname: Chiho
Birthdate: March 17, 2002
Birthplace: Hiroshima
Blood type: 0
Height: 157 cm
Generation: 1st
Subunit: Charming Trip (leader)
Instagram: @chiho_ishida
Twitter: @_ishida_chiho
Chiho facts:
– She centered STU48’s 6th single
– She ranked #99 in the last AKB48 senbatsu elections.
– She has a contract with an outside agency TWIN PLANET.
– She was the 2nd member (after Yumiko) to be selected for AKB48 senbatsu.
– She released a photobook in 2020.
– She likes collecting makeup tools.
– She used to have a pet hamster named Maru.
– Before joining STU48, she attended Actors School Hiroshima. She left it in March 2017.
– She is close with Yabushita Fuu.
– Her favorite food is mint chocolate and okonomiyaki.
– She was the first STU member to have a solo concert.
– Her audition song was AKB48’s Yume no Kawa.
– She would like the STU48 ship to go on a cruise around the world.
Ishida Minami
Name: Ishida Minami (石田みなみ)
Nickname: Miichan, Mii
Birthdate: October 11, 1998
Birthplace: Hyogo
Blood type: 0
Height: 153 cm
Generation: 1st
Subunit: Charming Trip
Instagram: @ishida.minami_373
Twitter: @ishida_minami
Minami facts:
– Doing radio and narration jobs was her dream; she archived it, she hosted her own radio show Ishida Minami’s Rainbow Colored Pencils in 2020.
– She likes strawberries.
– She wears short pajamas and roomwear even in winter.
Imamura Mitsuki
Name: Imamura Mitsuki (今村美月)
Nickname: Michu
Birthdate: February 19, 2000
Birthplace: Hiroshima
Blood type: 0
Height: 158 cm
Generation: 1st
Subunit: STUDIO (leader)
Instagram: @immr_mitsuki
Twitter: @michu219_stu48
Mitsuki facts:
– She is the captain of STU48. She was appointed the captain in January 2020.
– She was close with the former member Torobu Yuri, the duo was called Toromichu by fans.
– Before joining STU48, she attended Actors School Hiroshima and was a member of its idol unit, SPL∞ASH. She left it in MArch 2017, one day before joining STU48.
– In November 2018, she won the AKB48 Urgent Dance Audition held to find the best dancers in 48G. As a reward, she replaced Miyawaki Sakura (who left to promote in Izone) as the center of NO WAY MAN music show performance.
– She is calm and collected.
– The reading of her name is sometimes mistaken with Mizuki.
– She is in charge of guitar in the concert unit Aoi Himawari.
Iwata Hina
Name: Iwata Hina (岩田陽菜)
Nickname: Hina-chan
Birthdate: February 21, 2003
Birthplace: Yamaguchi
Blood type: A
Height: 150.5 cm
Generation: 1st
Subunit: Charming Trip
Instagram: @hina_naso_stu48
Twitter: @sukinasoo_hina
Hina facts:
– Her motto is: do your best every day and be cute as yourself and her favorite words are Efforts will definitely be rewarded.
– She prefers dogs over cats.
– Her favorite foods are strawberries, sweets, tapioca (bubble/pearl tea) and horumonyaki.
– Before joining STU48, she auditioned to 48G and became a draft finalist in 2015. She performed in the HKT48 theater, but was not nominated by any team in the end. Later she also failed an audition to HKT48.
– Her hobby is cooking and baking. Her specialty is omurice (rice omlet).
– Pastel pink is her favorite color.
– Her strength is being able to laugh a lot and doing everything in her might, her weakness is being a crybaby.
Okada Nana
Name: Okada Nana (岡田奈々)
Nickname: Naachan
Birthdate: November 7, 1997
Birthplace: Neyagawa
Blood type: A
Height: 155 cm
Generation: 1st
Subunit: –
Instagram: @okada7_akb48_stu48
Twitter: @okadanana_1107
Tiktok
Youtube: Okada Nana
YuuNaaMogiOn Channel
Nana facts:
– Originally a member of AKB48’s team 4, she has had a concurrent position (kennin) in STU since its formation. She participates in activities of both groups. In September 2021, she announced that STU’s 7th single would be her last as a member of the group and from that point she would be active in team 4 only.
– She is very close with team 4’s Murayama Yuiri. The pairing is called YuuNaa by fans.
– She held a solo concert in January 2018 and a concert with Murayama Yuiri in January 2020.
– She was born in Neyagawa in Osaka and moved to Kanagawa when she was 3 years old.
– She is bisexual.
– She has a contract with an outside agency DH.
– She debuted in AKB48 in July 2012 and was promoted to team 4 in August 2013.
– She has a joint youtube channel with Murayama Yuiri, Mogi Shinobu and Mukaichi Mion.
– She released a photobook in 2018.
– She is one of the best singers in 48G: she placed 3th, 5th and 3rd in its annual singing competitions.
– Her favorite anime is Kaichou wa Maid-sama!, she likes yuri manga.
– She is a fan of Kyary Pamyu Pamyu.
– She has a younger sister Rina.
– She ranked #5 in the last AKB48 senbatsu elections.
– She likes pastel colors and fruity scents.
– She loves sports.
Kai Kokoa
Name: Kai Kokoa (甲斐心愛)
Nickname: Sanshiro, Kokoa
Birthdate: November 28, 2003
Birthplace: Hiroshima
Blood type: B
Height: 154 cm
Generation: 1st
Subunit:MiKER!
Twitter: @k_cocoa1128
Kokoa facts:
– She is known for being energetic.
– Her favorite food is okonomiyaki.
– She is a fan of Hiroshima Toyo Carp baseball team.
– Other members treat her like a younger sister.
– She likes having short hair and is not planning to change her hairstyle in the future.
– Her first STU senbatsu was for Kaze wo Matsu.
Takino Yumiko
Name: Takino Yumiko (瀧野由美子)
Nickname: Yumirin
Birthdate: September 24, 1997
Birthplace: Yamaguchi
Blood type: 0
Height: 164 cm
Generation: 1st
Subunit: MiKER!
Instagram: @yumiko_anko
Twitter: @STU48_yumianko
Yumiko facts:
– She can play the saxophone. She started practicing it in junior high school.
– She wanted to become an idol since elementary school.
– She attends a university in Hiroshima.
– Her favorite foods are mango and ramen.
– She has a pet dog named Anko.
– She has a contract with an outside agency: Mama&Son Inc.
– She is a huge fan of Okada Nana, even after joining the same group with her.
– She is a regular AKB48 senbatsu member as a representative of STU; she participated in her first AKB senbatsu even before the release of STU’s debut single.
– She centered the group’s first 5 singles, breaking a few records of the 48/46 franchise: she was the oldest member to center her group’s debut single, is the first and only 48G member to have 5 consecutive solo single centers (third in the entire 46/48 franchise after Hirate Yurina (8) and Ikoma Rina (5)).
– She is a fan of HEY! SAY! JUMP!, especially its member Nakajima Yuuto. Before joining STU, she had a fan account on twitter.
– She is a fan of the Hiroshima Toyo Carp baseball team. Before joining STU, she worked in their home stadium’s cafe.
– She usually turns on the TV as soon as she gets home.
– She ranked #74 in the last AKB48 senbatsu elections.
– She is a rail entrusiast.
– When she started her idol activities, it felt unreal to her that a country girl like her could do all the idol jobs in Tokyo.
Taniguchi Mahina
Name: Taniguchi Mahina (谷口茉妃菜)
Nickname: Mahi, Mahina
Birthdate: February 3, 2000
Birthplace: Tokushima
Blood type: A
Height: 161 cm
Generation: 1st
Subunit: Katte ni! Shikoku Kanko Taishi
Twitter: @Mahina_tksm
Mahina facts:
– She likes fruits, especially citrus.
– She is interested in baseball.
Hyodo Aoi
Name: Hyodo Aoi (兵頭葵)
Nickname: Aoi
Birthdate: January 18, 2001
Birthplace: Ehime
Blood type: A
Height: 162 cm
Generation: 1st
Subunit: Katte ni! Shikoku Kanko Taishi
Twitter: @blue_aoi118
Aoi facts:
– She is the bassist and leader of the concert unit Aoi Himawari, named after her.
– She can play the piano, she has been learning since she was 5.
– Her special skill are animal impersonations.
– She has a sister and 2 cats, despite being allergic.
– She is a fan of Studio Ghibli movies.
– She hates being late, so she always comes 15 minutes before the meeting time.
Fukuda Akari
Name: Fukuda Akari (福田朱里)
Nickname: Fukuchan
Birthdate: March 29, 1999
Birthplace: Kagawa
Blood type: 0
Height: 164 cm
Generation: 1st
Subunit: Katte ni! Shikoku Kanko Taishi (leader)
Akari facts:
– She is close friends with Minami and Yumirin. The trio is called Nyaapoppo.
– Before joining STU, she was a huge fan of SKE48 and tried auditioning to the group.
– She has 2 cats.
– She has many hobbies, including drawing, reading, writing, tennis, volleyball and visiting aquariums.
– Her favorite animals are cats, turtles, iguanas and otters.
– She makes friends easily and likes talking to people she just met. She talks a lot.
– Her favorite manga artist is Eguchi Hisashi.
– She eats 3 meals of udon every day.
– She is in charge of keyboard in the concert unit Aoi Himawari.
Mineyoshi Arisa
Name: Mineyoshi Arisa (峯吉愛梨沙)
Nickname: Arichan
Birthdate: September 2, 2004
Birthplace: Hiroshima
Blood type: A
Height: 150 cm
Generation: 1st
Subunit: Charming Trip and STUDIO
Twitter: @arinko_stu48
Arisa facts:
– She collects stationary.
– Her favorite animals are rabbits and piglets.
– She attended Actors School Hiroshima before joining STU and was a member of its unit Peony.
– She placed 8th in the AKB48 Group Second Singing Contest.
– She has an older brother.
– She dislikes physical education classes at school.
– She would like STU48 to collaborate with her favorite fashion brands.
Morishita Maiha
Name: Morishita Maiha (森下舞羽)
Nickname: Hacchan, Maihacchi
Birthdate: October 4, 2004
Birthplace: Yamaguchi
Blood type: A
Height: 165 cm
Generation: 1st
Subunit: STUDIO
Twitter: @maiha_48zZ
Maiha facts:
– She is the youngest member in her generation.
– She is a fan of Sanrio.
– She has 2 older brothers, a dog and a hamster.
– She likes strawberries, plums and candies.
Yano Honoka
Name: Yano Honoka (矢野帆夏)
Nickname: Nacchan, Honotan, Yanochan
Birthdate: August 6, 1999
Birthplace: Hiroshima
Blood type: B
Height: 158 cm
Generation: 1st
Subunit: MiKER!
Twitter: @STU48y_honoka
Honoka facts:
– She is known for her good singing. She placed in the top10 in the 3rd 48G singing competition and was a member of a school choir.
– Her hobby is singing karaoke.
– Her grandfather was a sailor and named her the best season for sailing (kanji in her name meaning “Summer Sail”).
– She has a loud voice.
– She joined the group thanks to her mother, who sent the application, so, unlike other members, who were idol fans themselves, she knew very little about 48G and her seniors.
– He has experience in karate.
– She is a fan of the Hiroshima Toyo Carp baseball team.
Oki Yuka
Name: Oki Yuka (沖侑果)
Nickname: Okichan, OkiC, Okimama
Birthdate: December 1, 1999
Birthplace: Okayama
Blood type: A
Height: 157 cm
Generation: 3rd draft
Subunit: MiKER! and Katte ni! Shikoku Kanko Taishi
Twitter: @okipo_stu48
Yuka facts:
– Her hobby is reading and writing. She would like to publish a novel one day. Before joining STU, she posted her stories online. Her favorite writers are Asano Atsuko and Asai Ry0.
– She is close friends with Nakamura Mai. Fans call them OkiMai.
– She has a good memory and her special skill is solving puzzles.
– She was the DJ for STU’s radio programs Hamidase! Amidase! STU48 and STU48 no Moshi Moshi.
– She has been a fan of Watanabe Mayu since primary school.
– She has a dog.
Shinano Soraha
Name: Shinano Soraha (信濃宙花)
Nickname: Soraha, Soraha-chan, Sorarin
Birthdate: August 9, 2003
Birthplace: Hyogo
Blood type: 0
Height: 163 cm
Generation: 3rd draft
Subunit: MiKER!
Twitter: @soraha_stu48
Soraha facts:
– Her fans are called Sora-ha (Sora/Sky fraction).
– She would like to work with models and MCs.
– She failed the original audition to STU’s 1st generation.
– Her strength is that she hated losing, her weakness is being indecisive.
– She has a sister.
– She does kendo.
Nakamura Mai
Name: Nakamura Mai (中村舞)
Nickname:MaiQ
Birthdate: April 4, 1999
Birthplace: Ehime
Blood type: 0
Height:163 cm
Generation: 3rd draft
Subunit: Katte ni! Shikoku Kanko Taishi
Instagram: @ question_stu48
Twitter: @stu48_question
Mai facts:
– She is close friends with Oki Yuka. Fans call them OkiMai.
– She would like to open an art exhibition on the STU boat.
– Her idol goals are: making STU famous in her hometown and modeling for magazines and runways.
– Her hobbies are painting, ballet and cooking.
– She is strong willed and hates losing.
– Her favorite foods are mentaiko and cold roe.
Ikeda Yura
Name: Ikeda Yura (池田裕楽)
Nickname: Ikeda-chan
Birthdate: February 8, 2004
Birthplace: Hiroshima
Blood type: AB
Height: 152 cm
Generation: 2nd
Subunit: mini STUDIO
Yura facts:
– Her hobbies are collecting cosmetics and going out.
– Her special skill is mental arithmetic.
– Her favorite food is meat.
– She won the 3rd 48G singing competition, which makes her the best singer in all 48 groups. She participated in a single and concert by 48G’s special sub-unit Nona Diamonds with other finalists and has a solo song on STU’s 7th single.
– She looks up to Ishida Chiho.
– She attended Actors School Hiroshima before joining STU.
Utsumi Rine
Name: Utsumi Rine (内海里音)
Nickname: Rinetan, Ripon
Birthdate: November 05, 2002
Birthplace: Okayama
Blood type: 0
Height: 152 cm
Generation: 2nd
Subunit: little Charming Trip
Rine facts:
– Her hobbies are watching movies, listening to music, and buying clothes.
– Her favorite foods are strawberries, yakiniku and sweets.
– She claims that she can do work that everyone dislikes, such as cleaning the toilets, because making a dirty place clean makes her happy.
– Her special skills are playing Japanese drums, making impersonations and weird faces.
Osaki Serika
Name: Osaki Serika
Nickname: Paseri
Birthdate: November 16, 1997
Birthplace: Nagasaki
Blood type: 0
Height: 160 cm
Generation: 2nd
Subunit: pin MiKER!
Serika facts:
– She is the oldest member in her generation.
– She claims to be a good actress and would like to appear in dramas in the future.
– Her special skill is running fast and washing.
– Her hobbies are watching idol and researching hairstyles.
Kawamata Anna
Name: Kawamata Anna (川又あん奈)
Nickname: Anchan, Anna
Birthdate: November 04, 2002
Birthplace: Kagawa
Blood type: A
Height: 160 cm
Generation: 2nd
Subunit: Katte ni! Shikoku Kanko guide
Anna facts:
– She smiles often.
– She practices ballet and piano.
– Idols are her hobby. Her room is full of idol goods, which makes it difficult to clean.
– Her favorite food is gratin chocolate banana.
Kawamata Yuuna
Name: Kawamata Yuuna (川又優菜)
Nickname: Yuna, Yunayuna, Yutama
Birthdate: December 10, 2003
Birthplace: Hiroshima
Blood type: A
Height: 162 cm
Generation: 2nd
Subunit: pin MiKER!
Yuna facts:
– Her hobby is cycling, so she would like to do a cycling event in a popular place with the other members to promote the group.
– Before joining STU48, she attended Actors School Hiroshima and was a member of its idol unit, SPL∞ASH.
– She is good at sports.
– She can play the guitar.
– Her favorite foods are okonomiyaki, twice-cooked meat and strawberries.
– Her weakness is being indecisive.
– She makes friends easily.
Kudou Riko
Name: Kudou Riko
Nickname: Rikochi
Birthdate: March 29, 2002
Birthplace: Yamaguchi
Blood type: unknown
Height: 155 cm
Generation: 2nd
Subunit: pin MiKER!
Riko facts:
– She has studied in the US and Philipines.
– She speaks English.
– Her favorite food is negitoro.
– She likes Disney and often sings Disney songs in livestreams.
– She likes doing improvised skits and would like to be in charge of script writing.
– She likes musical.
Kojima Aiko
Name: Kojima Aiko (小島愛子)
Nickname: Aichan, Aichiyun, Aikoji
Birthdate: December 07, 1997
Birthplace: Hyogo
Blood type: A
Height: 159 cm
Generation: 2nd
Subunit: mini STUDIO
Aiko facts:
– Her hobbies are watching movies and walking.
– She believes in and likes horoscopes.
– Her favorite foods are: rice, boiled pumpkin, cheesecake, coffee jelly and pears.
– Her weakness is being indecisive.
– She speaks Korean.
– Her first senbatsu appearance was for the group’s 7th single.
Sako Himeka
Name: Sako Himeka
Nickname: Himetan
Birthdate: March 14, 2007
Birthplace: Hiroshima
Blood type: 0
Height: 153 cm
Generation: 2nd
Subunit: mini STUDIO
Himeka Facts:
– She is the youngest member.
– Her favorite foods are strawberries, ramen and salmon.
– Her hobbies are reading, playing games and dancing.
– She hates losing.
– She has a good memory.
Shimizu Sara
Name: Shimizu Sara (清水紗良)
Nickname: Sara-chan, Shimizupro
Birthdate:February 12, 2006
Birthplace: Hiroshima
Blood type: AB
Height: 154 cm
Generation: 2nd
Subunit: mini STUDIO
Sara facts:
– She likes karaoke, traveling and shopping.
– Her favorite food is plain bread.
– She speaks Spanish.
– She can ride the unicycle.
– Before joining STU48, she attended Actors School Hiroshima and was the center of its unit Kakumei Shoujo.
– She is currently on hiatus due to health reasons.
Suzuki Ayaka
Name: Suzuki Ayaka (鈴木彩夏)
Nickname: Ayapan
Birthdate: August 24, 2000
Birthplace: Hiroshima
Blood type: B
Height: 162 cm
Generation: 2nd
Subunit: mini STUDIO
Ayaka facts:
– Her hobbies are listening to idol music, online shopping, finding tasty bread and cleaning.
– Her favorite foods are bread, tofu and ice cream.
– She can guess the prefecture by its shape.
– She is shy.
Takao Sayaka
Name: Takao Sayaka (高雄さやか)
Nickname: Sayan
Birthdate: December 4, 1998
Birthplace: Fukuoka
Blood type: B
Height: 153 cm
Generation: 2nd
Subunit: little Charming Trip
Sayaka facts:
– She has a good memory, especially for people’s names and faces.
– She likes citrus fruits.
– Her hobbies are going to idol shows, shopping and collecting animal goods.
– She and Harada Sayaka are called WSayaka by fans.
– She and Harada Sayaka were the first 2nd generation members to be selected for a regular STU senbatsu.
Tanaka Miho
Name: Tanaka Miho (田中美帆)
Nickname: Mihorin, Mipo, Kamiho
Birthdate: September 3, 2002
Birthplace: Fukuoka
Blood type: B
Height: 160 cm
Generation: 2nd
Subunit: Katte ni! Shikoku Kanko guide and pin MiKER!
Miho facts:
– Her hobbies are taking photos and visiting cafes.
– Her favorite foods are rice cakes and spicy foods.
– When she decides something, she always tries to do it to the end.
– Her first senbatsu appearance was for the group’s 7th single.
Tamura Natsuki
Name: Tamura Natsuki (田村菜月)
Nickname: Tamu
Birthdate: August 04, 2002
Birthplace: Osaka
Blood type: 0
Height: 149 cm
Generation: 2nd
Subunit: mini STUDIO
Natsuki facts:
– Her hobbies are dancing and eating tasty food. Her favorite food is taiyaki.
– Her weakness is being stubborn.
– She shares her given name with Watanabe Natsuki (same kanji).
Harada Sayaka
Name: Harada Sayaka (原田清花 )
Nickname: Sayakarin
Birthdate: June 19, 2001
Birthplace: Fukuoka
Blood type: 0
Height: 163 cm
Generation: 2nd
Subunit: little Charming Trip
Sayaka facts:
– Her hobbies are drawing, reading manga, taking a walk, watching illustrations and watching animal videos.
– Her special skills are getting to know animals, being able to sleep all the time, making sweets and archery.
– Her favorite song is STU48’s Kurayami.
– She likes apples and eggs.
– She and Takao Sayaka are called WSayaka by fans.
– She and Takao Sayaka were the first 2nd generation members to be selected for a regular STU senbatsu.
Muneyuki Rika
Name: Muneyuki Rika (宗雪里香)
Nickname: Yukirika, Rika
Birthdate: June 15, 2000
Birthplace: Ehime
Blood type: 0
Height: 166.5 cm
Generation: 2nd
Subunit: Katte ni! Shikoku Kanko guide
Rika facts:
– She has been an idol fan for a long time.
– She plays the piano and drums.
– Her favorite food is yakibuta tamago rice and hamburger steak.
– She thinks she worries too much.
Yoshizaki Rinko
Name: Yoshizaki Rinko (吉崎凜子)
Nickname: Rinkochan, Yoshirin
Birthdate: September 08, 2002
Birthplace: Osaka
Blood type: 0
Height: 160 cm
Generation: 2nd
Subunit: Katte ni! Shikoku Kanko guide
Rinko facts:
– Her hobbies are observing people and eating sweets.
– Her special skills are memorization and winking fast.
– Her favorite foods are cheeseburgers and ice cream.
– She loves dogs, but dogs dislike her.
Yoshida Sara
Name: Yoshida Sara (吉田彩良 )
Nickname: Sara, Sarapi
Birthdate: February 19, 2002
Birthplace: Fukuoka
Blood type: B
Height: 162 cm
Generation: 2nd
Subunit: little Charming Trip
Sara facts:
– She likes Macaroons and is good at making sweets.
– Her strength is her good memory.
– She has problems with waking up early.
– She wants to try bungee jumping.
– Her hobby is visiting cafes.
Rissen Momoka
Name: Rissen Momoka (立仙百佳)
Nickname: Momochan
Birthdate: November 30, 2004
Birthplace: Kochi
Blood type: AB
Height: 151 cm
Generation: 2nd
Subunit: Katte ni! Shikoku Kanko guide
Momoka facts:
– She centered her generation’s version of the group’s 5th single and her generation’s song from its 4th single. Her first senbatsu appearance was for the group’s 7th single.
– Her older sister, Rissen Airi, was a member of AKB48 team 8.
– She loves fish and wants to be a “fish master”.
– Her hobbies are playing drums and watching anime.
– Her favorite foods are strawberries, melons and sashimi.
Watanabe Natsuki
Name: Watanabe Natsuki (渡辺菜月)
Nickname: Natchan
Birthdate: December 12, 2000
Birthplace: Yamaguchi
Blood type: 0
Height: 156 cm
Generation: 2nd
Subunit: little Charming Trip
Natsuki facts:
– Her strength is being careful, her weakness is worrying too much.
– Her hobbies are visiting shrines and collecting red stamps.
– She is good at saying tongue twisters.
– Her favorite food is kamaboko.
– She is a fan of Maeda Atsuko.
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