Yoshimotozaka46 Members Profile

Yoshimotozaka46 Members Profile and Facts:

Yoshimotozaka46 (吉本坂46) is a Japanese idol group under Yoshimoto Kogyo and produced by Akimoto Yasushi. It is the third group in the Sakamichi Series and is composed of entertainers, primarily comedians, of all genders and ages. Their captain is Koumoto Junichi.  There are two generations, and the first generation is divided into three units – RED, CIRCUS, and Sweet MONSTER. Yoshimotozaka46 debuted in October 2018, but have been on an indefinite hiatus since February 2022 due to the coronavirus.

Official Accounts:
Website: https://yoshimotozaka46.com/
Twitter: @46yoshimotozaka
Instagram: @yoshimotozaka46official
TikTok: @yoshimotozaka46
YouTube: 吉本坂46 Official YouTube Music Channel
Spotify: 吉本坂46

Yoshimotozaka46 Color: Orange

Members Profile:
A-NON

Birth Name: Unknown
Stage Name: A-NON (あのん)
Birthday: December 29, 1986
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Fukuoka Prefecture
Height: 164.5 cm (5’4)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Unit: RED
Twitter: @ANON_1229
Instagram: @a_non_official

A-NON Facts:
— Her nickname is “Nonpii” (のんぴー).
— Her favorite food is meat.
— Her hobbies are fishing, visiting cafés, and going to the gym.
— Her special skills are pushing her scapula out and separating her tongue into four sections.
— Her charm point is her muscles.
— Her dream for the future is to be in the world’s largest entertainment group.
— Message: “I will become a person who can give power and smiles to people all over the world!”
— She began dancing when she was fourteen.
— She is also a director and choreographer, and worked on Produce 101 Japan as a dance trainer.
— In 2018, her dance team WHITE OUT TOKYO won 1st place in the World of Dance Championship.
— She choreographed the song “Suki ni Natte Gomennasai”.

Ikeda Naoto

Birth Name: Ikeda Naoto (池田直人)
Birthday: September 19, 1993
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 177 cm (5’9)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Unit: RED
Twitter: @ikenao0919
Instagram: @ikenao0919
YouTube: レインボーコントチャンネル

Ideka Naoto Facts:
— His nickname is “Naotii” (ナオティー).
— His favorite foods are cheese and yogurt.
— His hobbies are gaming and beauty.
— His special skills are Shogi and becoming different characters.
— His charm points are his cheerfulness and smile.
— His dream for the future is to buy a nice house for his mother.
— Message: “I have loved Yoshimoto since I was little. I am excited to see what the future holds for me!”
— He is a member of the comedy duo Rainbow.
— He was a 18th generation graduate of NSC Tokyo, a comedy school established by Yoshimoto Kogyo.

Iwahashi Yoshimasa

Birth Name: Iwahashi Yoshimasa (岩橋良昌)
Birthday: August 12, 1978
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 167 cm (5’5)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Unit: Sweet MONSTER
Twitter: @maeeeeen
Instagram: @maeeeeen1084

Iwahashi Yoshimasa Facts:
— His nickname is “Gorihashi” ( ゴリ橋).
— His favorite food is katsudon.
— His hobbies are golf, fishing, baseball, and karaoke.
— His special skills are singing, gags, and comic dialogue.
— His dream for the future is to be a comedian who can sing and dance.
— Message: “What you have + effort = big laughs! Please give me a chance.”
— He is a member of the comedy duo Plus Minus.
— He was a 25th generation graduate of NSC Osaka.

Unagi Kazuhiro

Birth Name: Unagi Kazuhiro (鰻和弘)
Birthday: August 31, 1983
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 171 cm (5’7)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Unit: Sweet MONSTER
Twitter: @ginsyariunagi
Instagram: @unaginigaoe

Unagi Kazuhiro Facts:
— His nickname is “Una-chan” (うなちゃん).
— His favorite food is Chinese cabbage.
— His hobby is traveling alone on a moped.
— His special skill is nipple art.
— His charm point is his last name.
— His dream for the future is to go to space.
— Message: “I will do my best to live up to my motto, ‘Cheer up!'”
— He is a member of the comedy duo Ginshari.
— Like Gorihashi, he is a 25th generation graduate of NSC Osaka.
— He is married.

Ehara Masahiro

Birth Name: Ehara Masahiro (江原正洋)
Stage Name: Ehara Masahiro (エハラマサヒロ)
Birthday: May 29, 1982
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 175 cm (5’9)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Unit: CIRCUS
Twitter: @eharamasahiro
Instagram: @eharamasahiro
YouTube: エハラ家チャンネル

Ehara Masahiro Facts:
— His nickname is “Maa-kun” (マー君).
— His favorite food is takoyaki.
— His hobbies are dancing and vocal percussion.
— His special skill is impersonations.
— His charm point is his thin knees.
— His dream for the future is to be an entertainer.
— Message: “Current PTA president idol, I will do my best.”
— He is also a comedian, impersonator, YouTuber, and actor.
— He has five children with his wife, Ehara Chizuru.
— He can breakdance.
— He is a 24th generation graduate of NSC Osaka.

Endo Shozo

Birth Name: Endo Shozo (遠藤章造)
Birthday: July 13, 1971
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 167 cm (5’5)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Unit: CIRCUS
Twitter: @endougolf
Instagram: @shozoen

Endo Shozo Facts:
— His favorite food is corn.
— His hobby is golf.
— His special skills are baseball and golf.
— His charm point is his one baby tooth.
— His dream for the future is to sing at Tokyo Dome.
— Message: “I will do my best as an uncle! I look forward to working with you.”
— He is also a comedian, host, and actor, and is in charge of tsukkomi for the comedy duo Cocorico.
— He initially pursued a career as a professional baseball player.
— His ex-wife is Chiaki, a Japanese talent, singer, voice actress, and writer. They were married from 2002-2007 and had a daughter. Chiaki has custody of their child.
— He remarried to a non-celebrity woman in 2015. They have two children.

Ouki Shizuka

Birth Name: Ouki Shizuka (旺季志ずか)
Birthday: February 14
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Tokushima Prefecture
Height: 148 cm (4’10)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Unit: Sweet MONSTER
Twitter: @leela0214
Instagram: @shizuka_ouki
Facebook: 志ずか旺季
Ameblo: 旺季志ずか
YouTube: しーちゃんねる
Website: http://www.ouki-shizuka.com/

Ouki Shizuka Facts:
— Her nickname is “Seala” (シーラ).
— Her favorite foods are takoyaki, tsukemono, and rice with egg.
— Her hobbies are studying consciousness and traveling.
— Her special skill is Awa Odori.
— Her charm point is her sunny smile.
— Her dream for the future is to be a world-class director who can sing and dance.
— Message: “Your dreams will come true no matter how old you are! The excitement in my heart is a message from God♡”
— She is also a screenwriter, novelist, playwright, and director.
— She loves theatre, and worked as an (unsuccessful) actress for ten years before becoming a scriptwriter. However, in 2020 she debuted as an actress again in the theatre company Otona no Mugicha.
— Her favorite book is Anne of Green Gables, and her favorite author is Mukoda Kuniko.
— She has worked fifty different jobs, from cleaning glass in high-rise buildings to being a hostess in Ginza.
— She is a descendant of Heike samurai.
— She is the shortest member.

Oochi Yosuke

Birth Name: Oochi Yosuke
Birthday: July 13, 1972
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Oita Prefecture
Height: 168 cm (5’6)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Unit: CIRCUS
Twitter: @dienoji_ohchi
Instagram: @dienoji_ohchi

Oochi Yosuke Facts:
— His nickname is “O~chan”
— His favorite foods are karaage, onigiri, ramen noodles, and ascidians.
— His hobbies are collecting sneakers and fashion.
— His special skills are air guitar and impersonations.
— His charm point is his plump stomach.
— His dream for the future is to be a world-class entertainer.
— Message: “I am 46 years old now, but as an idol, I am only 1 year old! Please love me like this!”
— He is a member of the comedy duo Dainoji.
— He is married.

Ogata Takahiro

Birth Name: Ogata Takahiro (尾形貴弘)
Birthday: April 27, 1977
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Miyagi Prefecture
Height: 181 cm (5’11)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Unit: CIRCUS
Twitter: @ogaogaoga399
Instagram: @miku3_miku_9

Ogata Takahiro Facts:
— His nickname is “Ogachin” (おがちん).
— His favorite food is Pocari Sweat.
— His hobby is playing soccer.
— His special skill is soccer – he ranked best 16th in High School Nationals and his jersey number was #10 in Sendai Ikuei.
— His charm point is mental strength.
— His dream for the future is to pay off the mortgage on his house.
— Message: “Nice to meet you, thank you!”
— He is a member of the comedy trio Panther. Before, he was a part of the duo Great Horns.
— He is a soccer coach, and coaches children’s classes.

Ogawa Haruna

Birth Name: Ogawa Haruna (小川暖奈)
Birthday: February 7, 1990
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Aichi Prefecture
Height: 161 cm (5’3)
Blood Type: Unknown
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Unit: CIRCUS
Instagram: @ogawah
YouTube: いきものと小川

Ogawa Haruna Facts:
— Her nickname is “Ogawa-chan” (小川ちゃん).
— Her favorite foods are her grandmother’s hamburger steak and mochi.
— Her hobbies are going to second-hand clothing stores, visiting public bathhouses, and visiting shrines and temples.
— Her special skill is popping balloons with her teeth while smiling.
— Her charm point is her wide-open eyes.
— Her dream for the future is to work in various places and to get to know many people.
— Message: “Please call me Ogawa-chan! I am looking forward to meeting you all! I wish you all the best!”
— She is the boke of the comedy duo Spike alongside fellow member Matsuura Shiho.
— She is a 14th generation graduate of NSC Tokyo.
— She has a YouTube channel dedicated to catching insects. She once caught 113 cicadas in one day.
— She is married to Kasuya Tetsuji, drummer for the rock band Yogee New Waves.

Otake

Birth Name: Takeyama Kōzo (武山浩三)
Stage Name: Otake (おたけ)
Birthday: December 2, 1982
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Tokyo
Height: 172 cm (5’7)
Blood Type: AB
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Unit: Sweet MONSTER
Twitter: @janpoke1202
Instagram: @poket1202

Otake Facts:
— His favorite food is sushi.
— His hobby is looking at people’s faces on the street.
— His special skill is clubbing.
— His charm point is his innocent heart.
— His dream for the future is to own a yakitori restaurant.
— Message: “Please look at Otake of Yoshimotozaka, not Otake of Jungle Pocket.”
— He is the ponkotsu of the comedy trio Jungle Pocket.
— Before becoming a comedian, he was a hairdresser.
— He used to be a member of a band named Semi, in charge of vocals and castanets.
— In 2021, he married his girlfriend of nine years.

Obata no Oniisan

Birth Name: Obata Kazuki (小幡和貴)
Stage Name: Obata no Oniisan (おばたのお兄さん)
Birthday: June 5, 1988
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Niigata Prefecture
Height: 165 cm (5’5)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Unit: CIRCUS
Twitter: @hinode_obt
Instagram: @bataninmari
TikTok: @bataninmari
Blog: おばたのブログさん
YouTube: おばたのお兄さんといっしょ

Obata no Oniisan Facts:
— His nickame is “Aniyan” (兄やん).
— His favorite food is koshihikari rice.
— His hobbies are baseball and visiting hot springs.
— His special skills are sports in general and acrobatics.
— His charm point is his physical ability.
— His dream for the future is to hold the “Obata no Oniisan Cup” in various sports.
— Message: “Japan smile!”
— He is married to Yamasaki Yuki, an announcer for Fuji Television.
— As well as being a comedian, he is also an impersonator, actor, YouTuber, and an Uonuma envoy.
— He is the manager and a player of GATTIN, a grass-lot baseball team whose players are all comedians.
— He currently is a solo comedian, but from 2013-2016 performed in a duo named Hinode along with comedian Ikeda Naoto. Both said in later interviews that they despise each other.
— He has been a backup dancer for the boy band RADIO FISH.

Kanada Satoshi

Birth Name: Kanada Satoshi (金田哲)
Birthday: February 6, 1986
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Aichi Prefecture
Height: 179 cm (5’10)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Unit: CIRCUS
Twitter: @choinomeri843
Instagram: @choinomeri843
YouTube: はんにゃ金田SHOW 

Kanada Satoshi Facts:
— His nickname is “Kanadaa↝” (カナダァ↝).
— His favorite food is soboro.
— His hobby is history.
— His special skills are Kendo (he ranks 3-dan) and flyboarding.
— His charm point is the moles on his face.
— His dream for the future is to live in a house with a Japanese garden.
— Message: “Hi. We will all unite our hearts and make Yoshimotozaka an uphill slope! Let’s go!”
— He is a member of the comedy duo Hannya with fellow member Kawashima of Legend.
— Aside from being a comedian, he is also a YouTuber and an actor.
— He won the Best Up-and-Coming Actor Award at 2nd TAMA Film Awards in 2010.
— His interest in comedy began in junior high, when he started a comedy unit named Monday with his friends.
— In high school, he was a fan of Natalie Portman and Avril Lavigne.
—His favorite movies are Stand by Me, The Wind Rises, and Survivor.

Kawashima of Legend

Birth Name: Kawashima Akiyoshi (川島章良)
Stage Name: Kawashima of Legend (川島オブレジェンド)
Birthday: January 20, 1982
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Tokyo
Height: 169 cm (5’6)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Unit: Sweet Monster
Twitter: @IPPOKAWASHIMA
Instagram: @kawashimaakiyoshi
Twitch: 川島オブレジェンド 
Blog: はんにゃ 川島章良オフィシャルブログ
YouTube: はんにゃ川島だしっ!

Kawashima of Legend Facts:
— His nickname is “Akipuu” (あきぷー).
— His favorite foods are saikyoyaki (fish marinated in miso paste) and miso soup.
— His hobbies are futsal, playing video games, cooking, and collecting qualifications.
— His special skills are Baby Food Instructor Level 1, Infant Food Instructor, Dashi Sommelier Level 1, Nutrition Education Advisor, Ohirune (sleeping baby) Art Instructor, Baby Sign Papa Advisor Instructor, Bento Studies Master Certified Instructor, and Bathing certification.
— His charm point is his stomach.
— His dream for the future is to be a super idol in the world of childcare.
— Message: “When you see me, please touch my tummy gently.”
— He is a member of the comedy duo Hannya with fellow member Kanada Satoshi.
— He once played League of Legends for 2600 hours in a year.
— He graduated from Meikai University, Faculty of Real Estate.
— He married his wife Kawashima Natsuki in 2015. The two have a daughter.
— He and his wife are fans of ANGERME; their oshimen is Sasaki Rikako.
— His sister-in-law is talent and former idol Kawanaka Ai.

Kyon

Birth Name: Fujita Kyohei (富士田恭兵)
Stage Name: Kyon (きょん)
Birthday: November 18, 1987
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Saitama Prefecture
Height: 174 cm (5’8)
Blood Type: AB
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Unit: RED
Twitter: @k_is_abokado
Instagram: @kyon_cotton
Threads: @kyon_cotton

Kyon Facts:
— His favorite food is chocolate.
— His hobby is fishing.
— His special skill is standing on balance balls.
— His charm point is how he laughs at other people’s stories.
— His dream for the future is to be number one in the Sakamichi Series.
— Message: “I’m still in my infancy as a comedian, so I want to become a superstar through Yoshimotozaka46!”
— He is the boke of the comedy duo Cotton alongside fellow member Nishimura Shinji.
— He graduated from Kokugakuin University, Faculty of Law.
— He was a runner-up in the R-1 Grand Prix 2023, a competition for solo comedians.

Ken

Birth Name: Matsutani Kenji (松谷賢示)
Stage Name: Ken (ケン)
Birthday: August 22, 1969
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Nara Prefecture
Height: 163 cm (5’4)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Unit: CIRCUS
Twitter: @mizutama_ken
Instagram: @mizutamarepputai_ken

Ken Facts:
— His favorite foods are meat, bread, and hamburgers.
— His hobbies are karaoke and pachislots.
— His special skills are crawling forward on his stomach and jump rope.
— His charm point is his turtle tail-like hair at the back of his neck.
— His dream for the future is to live to be 90 years old.
— Message: “I will do my best as an energetic old man! Thank you for your support.”
— He is a member of the comedy duo Mizutama Repputai.
— He is a former member of the Japanese Armed Forces.
— He is divorced.

Koide

Birth Name: Koidemizu Naoki (小出水直樹)
Stage Name: Koide (こいで)
Birthday: February 1, 1976
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 172 cm (5’7)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Unit: CIRCUS
Twitter: @terechaun
Instagram: @shampoohatkoide
YouTube: シャンプーハット恋さん公式「こいちゃんパラダイス」

Koide Facts:
— His nickname is “Koi-chan” (こいちゃん).
— His favorite food is spaghetti with blue crab cream.
— His hobbies are horse racing and baseball.
— His special skill is drawing.
— His charm point is that he can stay awake for a long time because of his age.
— His dream for the future is to be happy.
— Message: “Since I took out a mortgage on my house, I often dream that someone is chasing me.”
— He is a part of the comedy duo Shampoo Hat with fellow member Tetsuji.
— He is married with one son and two daughters, and won and won the 13th Best Father Award in Kansai in 2019.
— From 2018-2021, he wrote the manga series “Papa wa Manzai-shi” for Shogakukan.

Koumoto Junichi

Birth Name: Koumoto Junichi (河本 準一)
Birthday: April 7, 1975
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Okayama Prefecture
Height: 163 cm (5’4)
Blood Type: AB
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Unit: CIRCUS
Twitter: @Junkoumon
Instagram: @junichi_komoto0407
TikTok: @jichokachokoumoto
Blog: 次長課長 河本準一オフィシャルブログ 
YouTube: 河本じゅんちゃんねる

Koumoto Junichi Facts:
— He is the captain of Yoshimotozaka46.
— His nickname is “Tanmen” (タンメン).
— His favorite food is chicken wings.
— His hobby is watching Champions League.
— His special skills are tambourine and nose flute.
— His charm points are his kaughing face and laughter.
— His dream for the future is to learn English and Korean.
— Message: “I want to be loved like Akashiya Sanma-san.”
— He is the boke of the comedy duo Jichō Kachō.
— He is married to Shigemoto Naomi, a former member of idol group Osaka Performance Doll. They have a son and a daughter.
— He met his comedy partner, Inoue Satoshi, in junior high.

Kotera Mari

Birth Name: Kotera Mari (小寺真理)
Birthday: August 31, 1991
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 162 cm (5’3)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Unit: RED
Twitter: @koteramari
Instagram: @koteramaricorin
Blog: 小寺真理オフィシャルブログ
YouTube: 小寺真理チャンネル

Kotera Mari Facts:
— Her nickname is “Maricorin” (まりこりん).
— Her favorite food is miso soup.
— Her hobby is streaming on SHOWROOM.
— Her special skill is taking selfies.
— Her charm point is the mole on the side of her nose.
— Her dream for the future is to be able to receive a big round of applause when she performs on Shinkigeki.
— Message: “I am not good at singing or dancing, but I will do my best. Thank you very much.”
— She is a member of the famous comedy troupe Yoshimoto Shinkigeki.
— In high school, while enrolled in the Female Talent Course at NSC Osaka, she worked part time at a maid café.
— She was a founding member of the idol group Tsubomi from 2010-2014.
— She  is also an actress and a gravure model.

Saito Tsukasa

Birth Name: Saito Tsukasa (斎藤司)
Birthday: February 15, 1979
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Kanagawa Prefecture
Height: 172 cm (5’7)
Blood Type: AB
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Unit: CIRCUS
Instagram: @tsukasa_trandy
TikTok: @tsukasa_traandy
Blog: トレンディエンジェル 斎藤司オフィシャルブログ

Saito Tsukasa Facts:
— His nickname is “Tsu-chan” (つーちゃん).
— His favorite foods are curry, hamburgers, Chinese food, steak, and ponzu sauce.
— His hobbies are eating delicious food (he has a food blog) and going to fashionable places.
— His special skills are singing, being serious, and dancing.
— His charm points are his round eyes and his baby head.
— His dream for the future is to live abroad.
— Message: “I love you…”
— He is the boke of the comedy duo Trendy Angel with fellow member Takashi.
— Besides being a comedian and idol, he is also a fashion model and an actor.
— He is shy and had few friends growing up.
— His hair began thinning at a young age due to stress.
— He is married with two children.

Sakakibara Tetsuji

Birth Name: Sakakibara Tetsuji (榊原徹士)
Birthday: December 6, 1989
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Aichi Prefecture
Height: 171 cm (5’7)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Unit: RED
Twitter: @tetsuji_s_1206
Instagram: @tetsujisakakibara
YouTube: I’m TETSUテツだよ。

Sakakibara Tetsuji Facts:
— His nickname is “Tecchan” (てっちゃん).
— His favorite foods are meat and garlic.
— His hobbies are watching movies, playing games, and doodling.
— His special skill is basketball.
— His charm point is his mouth.
— His dream for the future is to be a world-class actor.
— Message: “I will do my best as an idol again! Thank you for your support!”
— Although he is not a comedian, he is a singer, actor and fashion model.
— He lived in the United States from the ages of 6-9, and can speak English well.
— From 2009-2014, he was a member of the male idol unit Shinsengumi Lien. He was chosen out of 2,518 applicants.
— In 2010, he was part of the idol unit Suzanne x Suzannu where he played the role of Kuro Suzannu. However, the actual vocals for the role were provided by Osawa Akane.
— He is a college dropout.

♥Sayuri

Birth Name: Ichida Sayuri (市田小百合)
Stage Name: ♥Sayuri (♥さゆり)
Birthday: July 15, 1969
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Hyogo Prefecture
Height: 163.5 cm (5’4)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Unit: Sweet MONSTER
Instagram: @katsumisayuri_sayuri
YouTube: かつさゆのボヨヨンチャンネル

♥Sayuri Facts:
— Her nickname is “♥Sayuri-chan” ( ♥さゆりちゃん).
— Her favorite foods are watermelon and meat.
— Her hobbies are playing the piano, making boyoyon (hair ornaments), and composing music.
— Her special skills are piano and calligraphy.
— Her charm point is her feet.
— Her dream for the future is to pay off her debt completely.
— Message: “I am happy to have such a dreamlike chance to be a handsome idol at the age of 50! I want to return this overflowing happy feeling to many people! Full of love ♡♡♡!”
— She is the boke of the comedy duo Katsumi♥Sayuri. She is married to her comedy partner Katsumi♥ .
— She began learning piano when she was three.
— She is a college dropout.
— Her favorite manga is Kingdom.
— She was originally known as one of Yoshimoto Kyogo’s most beautiful talents.
— In 2021, she published Sayuri, 52 years old, Ikisama Beauty, a book which discusses her beauty secrets and how she stays young despite hardships.

Shimada Tamayo

Birth Name: Shimada Tamayo (島田珠代)
Birthday: May 10, 1970
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 152 cm (4’11)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Unit: Sweet MONSTER
Twitter: @shimada_tamayo7
Instagram: @tamayodesu
YouTube: 珠代のチョモランマチャンネル

Shimada Tamayo Facts:
— Her nickname is  “Tamatama” (たまたま).
— Her favorite foods are udon, somen, and vinegar.
— Her hobbies are talking with stuffed animals and smelling stuffed animals.
— Her special skills are bumping into walls and calligraphy.
— Her charm point is a face that makes you want to step on home base.
— Her dream for the future is to win the Japan Academy Prize for Best Supporting Actress.
— Message: “People aren’t what they look like, they’re what’s on the inside. Otherwise, you’ll get bored!”
— Like Kotera Mari, she is a member of the comedy group Yoshimoto Shinkigeki.
— She has been divorced twice, and has one daughter who is in custody of her ex-husband.
— She is noted for her resemblance to former Morning Musume member Sayashi Riho. She has also made several guest appearances on Hello! Morning, a weekly show featuring Morning Musume members.

SHUHO

Birth Name: Chiho Shuuhō (千葉崇峰)
Stage Name: SHUHO (しゅーほー)
Birthday: July 28
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Iwate Prefecture
Height: 166 cm (5’5)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Unit: RED
Twitter: @SHUHONINJA
Instagram: @shuho_chiba
TikTok: @shuhoninja
YouTube: SHUHO DANCE CHANNEL

SHUHO Facts:
—  His nickname is “Shuu-chan” (しゅーちゃん)
— His favorite food is sweets.
— His hobbies are YouTube and listening to music.
— His special skills are tennis and push-ups.
— His charm point is his muscles.
— His dream for the future is to be a big person.
— Message: “I will do my best to make Yoshimotozaka the best and strongest group!”
— From 2003-2010, he lived in New York City.
— He has won a large variety of dance competitions in multiple countries. In 2008, he won one competition (House Dance Conference) while having a sprained leg.
— He was a finalist in DANCE@LIVE for 10 consecutive years.
— He has choreographed dances for lol, J☆Dee’Z, and Re:Complex.
— He was the first Japanese person to join HOUSE OF NINJA.
— He is a member and producer of the dance team TOKYO FOOTWORKZ, and former director of dip BATTLES.

Shunshun Clinic P‎

Birth Name: Miyamoto Shun (宮本駿)
Stage Name: Shunshun Clinic P (しゅんしゅんクリニックP)
Birthday: July 2, 1983
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Gunma Prefecture
Height: 174 cm (5’8)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Unit: RED
Twitter: @fleming_miya
Instagram: @shun.miyamoto
YouTube: しゅんしゅんクリニックPチャンネル

Shunshun Clinic P‎ Facts:
— His nickname is “Shun P” (しゅんP).
— His favorite foods are curry, yakiniku, and ice cream.
— His hobbies are band and mahjong.
— His special skills are guitar and dancing.
— His charm point is his eyes.
— His dream for the future is to be a medical idol.
— Message: “I will do my best. I would be happy if you could support me!”
— Not only is he a comedian and a YouTuber, he is an active doctor and is qualified in internal medicine, psychosomatic medicine, and cosmetic dermatology. He has declared that no matter how successful he becomes as a comedian, he will not quit his career as a doctor.
— While in medical school, he was part of a street dance club called “Gunma University B-STYLE.”
— He is married to a former Yoshimotozaka46 member, Miaki Riho; the two have a daughter together.
— The “P” in his stage name stands for “Power.”

Takashi

Birth Name: Sudō Takashi (須藤敬志)
Stage Name: Takashi (たかし)
Birthday: January 30, 1986
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Tokyo
Height: 168 cm (5’6)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Unit: Sweet MONSTER
Twitter: @peroperotakashi

Takashi Facts:
— His nickname is “Yumenokuni Takashi” (夢の国たかし).
— His favorite foods are curry, sushi, and yakiniku.
— His hobbies are visiting maid cafés, mahjong, idols, and Pokémon.
— His special skill is visiting maid cafés.
— His charm point is his forehead.
— His dream for the future is to stand at NGK when he turns 60.
— Message: “I became an idol because I love idols. Aim for it! Zero Positive!”
— He is the tsukkomi of the comedy duo Trendy Angel with fellow member Saito Tsukasa.
— He is a big fan of former AKB48 member Maeda Atsuko.
— He has had the same hairstyle since he was in third grade.
— He is a heavy drinker and has a high alcohol tolerance.
— He can do backflips.

Tada Tomohiro

Birth Name: Tada Tomohiro (多田智佑)
Birthday: January 9, 1986
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 174 cm (5’8)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Unit: RED
Twitter: @T_tada
Instagram: @tottotada
YouTube: トットチャンネル

Tada Tomohiro Facts:
— His nickname is “Tada-chan” (多田ちゃん).
— His favorite food is noodles.
— His hobby is karaoke.
— His special skill is folding origami cranes from 1 cm squares.
— His charm point is his lips.
— His dream for the future is to become a comic storyteller who can make people of all ages laugh.
— Message: “I’m not a good dancer and I’m not very smart, but I’ll do my best!”
— He is the tsukkomi of the comedy duo Totto.
— He is left-handed.

Tanaka Single

Birth Name: Unknown
Stage Name: Tanaka Single (タナカシングル)
Birthday: February 26, 1991
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 173 cm (5’8)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Unit: RED
Twitter: @86TanakaSingle
Instagram: @8.6shin
YouTube: 【公式】8.6秒バズーカー

Tanaka Single Facts:
— His nickname is “Single” (シングル).
— His favorite foods are curry, yakiniku, hamburgers, karaage, and sweets.
— His hobbies are music production, playing guitar, skateboarding, and playing games.
— His special skill is writing songs.
His charm point is his narrow eyes.
— His dream for the future is to be a big star.
— Message: “I will do my best to overwrite the image of ‘Rassungorerai’ with that of an idol!”
— He is the tsukkomi of the comedy duo 8.6byo Bazooka.
— He likes houseplants.
— In 2017, he married a non-celebrity woman. The two have a daughter together.

Tetsuji

Birth Name: Miyata Tetsuji (宮田哲児)
Stage Name: Tetsuji (てつじ)
Birthday: August 7, 1975
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 178 cm (5’10)
Blood Type: AB
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Unit: Sweet MONSTER
Twitter: @miyatamenji
Instagram: @miyatamenji
YouTube: てつじTV

Tetsuji Facts:
— His nickname is “Antonio Banderas of Yoshimoto” (よしもとのアントニオバンデラス).
— His favorite food is Miyata Menji.
— His hobby is gourmet food.
— His special skill is saying the best gourmet comment.
— His charm point is that he has bad but soulful dancing, bad but soulful singing.
— His dream for the future is to become the Greatest Showman.
— Message: “Everything made of wheat is a noodle, so French bread is also a noodle.”
— He is the tsukkomi of comedy duo Shampoo Hat alongside fellow member Koide.
— He runs a tsukemen restaurant named Miyata Menji.
— He is a shogi enthusiast.
— He is married to model Mikami Junko. They have two daughters.

Nadagi Takeshi

Birth Name: Nadagi Takeshi (灘儀武)
Stage Name: Nadagi Takeshi (なだぎ武)
Birthday: October 9, 1970
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 172 cm (5’7)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Unit: CIRCUS
Twitter: @nagi_nagio
Instagram: @nadagigigi
Facebook: なだぎ武
YouTube: なだぎちゃんねる

Nadagi Takeshi Facts:
— His nickname is “Naddan” (なっだん).
— His favorite food is meat.
— His hobbies are watching movies, reading manga, watching theater, figure collecting, and running.
— His special skill is comedy.
— His charm point is eyes as small as adzuki beans.
— His dream for the future is to be a performer who can perform something interesting all the time.
— Message: “We are a unique idol group with a very high average age. We would be honored if you would warmly watch us and support us.”
— Other than being a comedian and idol, he is also an actor and a YouTuber.
— He won R-1 Grand Prix, a competition for solo comedians, in 2007 and 2008.
— He is married to Watanabe An, a stage actress. They met after performing in the same musical, and have one child together.
— In 2021, he appeared in a show at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics
— He is a fan of Bon Jovi.

Nishimura Shinji

Birth Name: Nishimura Shinji (西村真二)
Birthday: June 30, 1984
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Hiroshima
Height: 181 cm (5’11)
Blood Type: AB
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Unit: RED
Twitter: @slimboy24
Instagram: @shinji_nishimura0630
Threads: @shinji_nishimura0630

Nishimura Shinjii Facts:
— His nickname is “Nishipan” (ニシパン).
— His favorite foods are ramen, sushi, yakiniku, curry, and pork cutlets.
— His hobbies are visiting gourmet restaurants and cheering for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp.
— His special skills are sports commentary, narration, hosting, baseball, piano, and swimming.
— His charm point is his smooth tongue.
— His dream for the future is to live in a detached house with a garden, with a beautiful wife, cute children, and a smart dog.
— Message: “If you do, it will be done; if you don’t do it, it won’t be done at all.”
— He is the tsukkomi of the comedy duo Cotton alongside fellow member Kyon.
— He is a former announcer for Hiroshima Home TV.
— His older brother, Nishimura Junya, is a politician.
— He got married in October 2022.

HideboH

Birth Name: Higuchi Hideyuki (火口秀幸)
Stage Name: HideboH (ひでぼう)
Birthday: October 7, 1967
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Tokyo
Height: 167 cm (5’5)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Unit: RED
Twitter: @jphunk141
Instagram: @hideboyhideboh
TikTok: @gogohidesan
Facebook: hideboy.hideboh

HideboH Facts:
— His nickname is “Hidekyun” (ヒデきゅん).
— His favorite foods are French jello and pancakes.
— His hobbies are watching a lot of movies (200 movies a year), online auctions, and singing songs when he gets frustrated.
— His special skills are farting rhythmically and dodging crowds with great footwork.
— His dream for the future is to direct movies and earn royalties.
— Message: “I feel like I am getting younger in body and mind since I turned 50. I will return to being a cute little boy soon, so please wait and see. I will do my best.”
— Other than being an idol, he is a professional tap-dancer, choreographer, and TV personality.
— He learnt tap dancing from his father, Higuchi Chikayuki, who was also a famous tap dancer.
— He has choreographed dances for King & Prince, SixTONES, Snow Man, Travis Japan, Hey! Say! JUMP, Johnny’s Jr., Yamashita Tomohisa, Hello! Project, Sakurazaka46, Nogizaka46, AKB48, and more.

Hinata

Birth Name: Takayama Hinata (高山光永)
Stage Name: Hinata (光永)
Birthday: October 6, 1991
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 159.5 cm (5’2)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Unit: RED
Twitter: @10hinata06
Instagram: @hinata_official__
YouTube: 光永公式チャンネル《HINATA TV》

Hinata Facts:
— Her nickname is “Hinayan” (ひなやん).
— Her favorite foods are yakiniku, sukiyaki, tempura, tapioca milk tea, pizza, pork miso soup, cold noodles, gyoza, and curry.
— Her hobbies are fashion and dancing.
— Her special skill is acrobatics.
— Her charm point is her round face.
— Her dream for the future is to be a superstar☆.
— Message: “I will do my best with all my might! Fun!!! Dokkan!”
— She is a solo comedian and an actress.
— Her father is Tomohiro Takayama, another famous comedian. She would appear with her father on TV from a young age.
— She doesn’t incorporate bad words, insults, or vulgar jokes in her material.
— She owns her own fashion brand, so.C.hu, which specializes in cute and boyish clothes.
— She does impersonations of Hey! Say! JUMP‘s Yamada Ryosuke.

Fujii Nao

Birth Name: Fujii Nao (藤井菜央)
Birthday: November 6, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Hiroshima Prefecture
Height: 151 cm (4’11)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Unit: RED
Twitter: @fujii_nao70
Instagram: @rara_nao1106
YouTube: 藤井菜央

Fujii Nao Facts:
— Her nickname is “Nattsu~” (なっつ～).
— Her favorite foods are yakiniku and Hiroshima okonomiyaki.
— Her hobbies are karaoke alone and watching YouTube.
— Her special skill is singing.
— Her charm points are her natural beauty and earlobes.
— Her dream for the future is, after singing and dancing on various stages with Yoshimotozaka46, to become a singer-songwriter who can be active in the world.
— Message: “I will do my best to climb up the hill and be a member who can be supported by many people!”
— Although not a comedian, she is a singer.
— She graduated from Actor’s School Hiroshima.
— In 2016, she won the Grand Prix in the No.1 Diva Determination Tournament out of 951 participants.
— She is the youngest member of the 1st generation.

Masaruko

Birth Name: Unknown
Stage Name: Masaruko (マサルコ)
Birthday: February 11
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 176 cm (5’9)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Unit: Sweet MONSTER
Twitter: @_masaruko_
Instagram: @_masaruko_
YouTube: マサルコチャンネル【ゲイカップルチャンネル】

Masaruko Facts:
— His favorite food is canned mackerel.
— His hobbies are video games (Dragon Quest), manga (Kaiji etc., death game series), and muscle training.
— His special skills are copying the choreography of female idols.
— His charm point is his big ass.
— His dream for the future is to become an idol who can cheer up people in Japan who are suffering.
— Message: “Hello, I am a homo. I’ll do my best to prove that even a really gay man can become a first-class idol!!”
— He is a solo comedian.
— He is the only openly gay member of Yoshimotozaka46.
— He married his husband in August 2023. They are opening a gay bar in Minami, Osaka, named “Gaydolmaster” (possibly a reference to The Idolmaster.)

Machaaki

Birth Name: Unknown
Stage Name: Machaaki (まちゃあき)
Birthday: October 9, 1981
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Yamaguchi Prefecture
Height: 173 cm (5’8)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Unit: RED
Twitter: @eguspmachaaki
Instagram: @eguspmachaaki
TikTok: @egu_splosion
YouTube: エグスプロージョン チャンネル

Machaaki Facts:
— His nickname is “Macha” (まちゃ).
— His favorite foods are ramen, tsukemen, curry, and pasta.
— His hobbies are studying the Warring States period, soccer, and playing games.
— His special skills are dancing, writing lyrics, and composing music.
— His charm points are his smile and the gap when he dances.
— His dream for the future is to do a live performance for 100 million people in the Sahara Desert.
— Message: “I will do my best to do what I can do. I will bring you the most exciting experience in history!”
— He is the leader of the dance unit EGU-SPLOSION alongside Obara Yoshio.
— He has choreographed dances for Moriyama Naotarō and NMB48.

Matsuura Shiho

Birth Name: Matsuura Shiho
Birthday: June 13, 1984
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Yamagata Prefecture
Height: 161 cm (5’3)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Unit: Sweet MONSTER
Twitter: @spike_matsuura
Instagram: @matushiho
YouTube: スパイクチャンネル

Matsuura Shiho Facts:
— Her nickname is “Matsuri” (まつり).
— Her favorite food is Chinese food.
— Her hobbies are karaoke and Tahitan dance.
— Her special skills are improvised singing, Tahitian dance, and narration.
— Her charm point is her bangs.
— Her dream for the future is to become a nationally successful singer who can commute from her hometown in Yamagata.
— Message: “As a member of Yoshimotozaka46, I want to let as many people as possible know me and to send them happy thoughts!!”
— She is the tsukkomi of the comedy duo Spike alongside fellow member Ogawa Haruna.
— She has a teaching license.
— She likes SMAP, ATARASHIICHIZU, unique fashion, and animals.

Mahiru

Birth Name: Okada Mahiru (岡田まひる)
Stage Name: Mahiru (まひる)
Birthday: August 30, 1993
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Tottori Prefecture
Height: 167 cm (5’5)
Blood Type: Unknown
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Unit: CIRCUS
Instagram: @ganbareruyaym
TikTok: @ganbareruyaym

Mahiru Facts:
— Her nickname is “Maa-chan” (まーちゃん).
— Her favorite foods are hot pot and sushi.
— Her hobby is playing against the wall.
— Her special skills are catching from behind and head sliding.
— Her charm point is her dimples.
— Her dream for the future is to have children the same age as Yocchan’s (Yoshiko) and to send them to the same school.
— Message: “Bui!!”
— She is the tsukkomi of the comedy duo Ganbareruya with Yoshiko.
— She is childhood friends with Irie Sena, a retired boxer and Olympic gold medalist.
— She played baseball on the boy’s team in high school, and made it to the top 16 in a national tournament.
— She cut all of her eyelashes in junior high school because she thought it would make them grow back thicker.
— She is a fan of Yasuda Ken after she saw him in a dream which cured her stiff shoulders.

Murakami Shōji

Birth Name: Murakami Shōji (村上昭二)
Stage Name: Murakami Shōji (村上 ショージ)
Birthday: May 28, 1955
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Ehime Prefecture
Height: 170 cm (5’7)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Unit: CIRCUS
Twitter: @murakami_0528
Instagram: @murakamis0528
YouTube: 村上ショージチャンネル

Murakami Shōji Facts:
— His nickname is “Doon” (ドゥーン).
— His favorite food is mandarin oranges.
— His hobbies are fishing, golfing, and ink painting.
— His special skill is “in the future.”
— His charm point is his legs.
— His dream for the future is to be a singer-songwriter.
— Message: “I am like this, but please take good care of me!”
— He is a solo comedian.
— He is divorced. He has a daughter, Murakami Tsumiki, who is an actress, artist, and former comedian. She is also signed to Yoshimoto Kogyo.
— He is the oldest member of Yoshimotozaka46.

Yagi Masumi

Birth Name: Yagi Masumi (八木真澄)
Birthday: August 4, 1974
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Kyoto Prefecture
Height: 176 cm (5’9)
Blood Type: O (RH-)
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Unit: Sweet MONSTER
Twitter: @yagimasumi1974
Instagram: @yagimasumi1974
YouTube: サバンナ八木のYAGI TV

Yagi Masumi Facts:
— His nickname is “Yagi-chan” (やぎちゃん).
— His favorite food is Yagi-chan rice.
— His hobby is running around castles and rivers.
— His special skill is gags.
— His charm point is his Achilles’ heel.
— His dream for the future is to open a café on a southern island.
— Message: “I will do my best to live a knee-centered life, or rather, a Yoshimotozaka-centered life!”
— He is the tsukkomi of the comedy duo Savanna.
— He has a black belt in judo, and was the captain of the judo club in high school. He met his comedy partner, Takahashi Shigeo, at the same club.
— Before becoming a comedian, he was a tax accountant.
— He got married to a non-celebrity named Mari in 2012. They have a son and a daughter.
— He is a big fan of Utada Hikaru, and says his iPod is filled with her songs.

Yamamoto Keiichi

Birth Name: Yamamoto Keiichi (山本 圭一)
Stage Name: Yamamoto Keiichi (山本圭壱)
Birthday: February 23, 1968
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Hiroshima Prefecture
Height: 168 cm (5’6)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Unit: Sweet MONSTER
Twitter: @yama_gokuraku
Instagram: @yamamogt
YouTube: 極楽とんぼ山本圭壱 けいちょんチャンネル
Blog: 山本圭壱オフィシャルブログ「腐るな諦めるな」

Yamamoto Keiichi Facts:
— His nickname is “Gonzaemon” (ごんざえもん).
— His favorite foods are meat, fish, and vegetables.
— His hobbies are baseball, mahjong, and surfing.
— His special skill is returning to the center (hitting the ball back toward the center of the outfield in baseball.)
— His charm point is his smile.
— His dream for the future is to be the best in the world.
— Message: “Don’t get discouraged. Don’t give up.”
— He is the boke of the comedy duo Gokuraku Tombo. He is also an actor, singer, YouTuber, and former baseball player for the Ibaraki Golden Goals.
— He was fired from Yoshimoto Kyogo and went on hiatus from entertainment from 2006-2015 after he was charged with statutory rape of a minor. He didn’t deny the incident, but a settlement was reached with the victim and the charges were dropped.
— He had two other major scandals; he once exposed himself onstage, and was once accused by a 23 year old hostess (he was 35) of demanding she get an abortion so it wouldn’t damage his reputation.
—  In 2016, he was signed back onto Yoshimoto Kyogo.
—  In 2022, he married Nishino Miki, a talent and former member of AKB48. The couple have a 31 year age gap.

Yuriyan Retriever‎

Birth Name: Yoshida Yuri (吉田有里)
Stage Name: Yuriyan Retriever‎ (ゆりやんレトリィバァ)
Birthday: November 1, 1990
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Nara Prefecture
Height: 159 cm (5’2)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Unit: CIRCUS
Twitter: @notinu
Instagram: @yuriyan.retriever
YouTube: ゆりやんレトリィバァのユーチューブ! /
YURIYAN RETRIEVER’S CHANNEL

 Yuriyan Retriever‎ Facts:
— Her nickname is “Yuriyan” (ゆりやん).
— Her favorite food is sushi.
— Her hobby is watching movies.
— Her special skill is catching all the dirty jokes in the world.
— Her charm point is her brown eyes.
— Her dream for the future is to win an Academy Award.
— Message: “Thank you for supporting Yoshimotozaka46. I’m going to calm down!”
— She shares a name with Yoshida Yuri, a voice actress and member of seiyuu unit Hello, Happy World!.
— She is a solo comedian, actress, and rapper.
— She won the 1st Female Comedian No. 1 Contest THE W and the 19th R-1 Grand Prix.
— As a child, she loved Morning Musume and wanted to be a member, but became frustrated when she realized they all had double eyelids and she has monolids.
— She first wanted to become a comedian when she saw Yoshimoto Shinkigeki in the second grade.
— She considered attending high school in the US so she could meet Michael J. Fox.
— She attended NSC Osaka and was top of her class.
— She likes western music, especially Brittany Spears.

Yoshiko

Birth Name: Nagata Yoshiko (永田淑子)
Stage Name: Yoshiko (よしこ)
Birthday: October 24, 1990
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Aichi Prefecture
Height: 158 cm (5’2)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Unit: CIRCUS
Instagram: @ganbareruyaym

Yoshiko Facts:
— Her nickname is “Yocchan” (よっちゃん).
— Her favorite food is curry with rice.
— Her hobby is creative dancing.
— Her special skill is impersonating the faces of actresses.
— Her charm point is her long hair.
— Her dream for the future is to be like an American.
— Message: “I want to be a friendly idol. I look forward to working with you.”
— She is the boke of the comedy duo Ganbareruya with fellow member Mahiru. She is also an actress.
— She was a gyaru in junior high and high school.
— Before entering entertainment, she worked as a caregiver at a nursing home.
— She has been shy since childhood.

Osako Mami

Birth Name: Osako Mami (大迫マミ)
Birthday: February 12, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Kyoto Prefecture
Height: 152 cm (4’11)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 2nd
Unit: N/A
Twitter: @Mamimumeee_Osk
Instagram: @mamimumeee_osako
YouTube: 大迫マミ

Osako Mami Facts:
— Her nicknames are “Koko-chan” (ここちゃん) and “Mami-chan” ( マミちゃん).
— Her favorite foods are ramen and yakiniku.
— Her hobbies are drawing pictures (mazes), walking with her dog, watching movies, and visiting ramen shops.
— Her special skills are saxophone, dancing, and drawing.
— Her dream for the future is to go global.
— Message: “I will always do my best to be the best entertainer and make you all smile! I will always give my all~ no matter what time of the day!”
— She is a solo comedian.

Obara Yoshio

Birth Name: Obara Yoshio (おばらよしお)
Birthday: March 12, 1982
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Kanagawa Prefecture
Height: 181 cm (5’11)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 2nd
Unit: N/A
Twitter: @obryso
Instagram: @obarayoshio
YouTube: エグスプロージョン チャンネル 

Obara Yoshio Facts:
— His nickname is “Obaracchi” (おばらっち).
— His favorite foods are seafood and noodles.
— His hobbies are gaming and darts.
— His special skills are dancing and setting hair.
— His dream for the future is to appear in Monster Hunter or Dragon Quest.
— Message: “I will do my best to be grateful for your kindness. I look forward to working with you.”
— He is the member of the dance unit EGU-SPLOSION alongside Machaaki.
— He is soft-spoken, courteous, and earnest.
— He has played more than 3,000 hours of the Monster Hunter series.
— He produces his own accessory brand.

Kajihara Hayate

Birth Name: Kajihara Hayate (梶原颯)
Birthday: June 4, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Hyogo Prefecture
Height: 177 cm (5’9)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 2nd
Unit: N/A
Twitter: @kajikajihaya
Instagram: @hayate_kajihara
TikTok: @kajikoji
YouTube: 梶原颯 おじさん

Kajihara Hayate Facts:
— His nickname is “Kajiko” (かじこ).
— His favorite food is fresh cream.
— His hobbies are muscle training and exercise.
— His special skills are acrobatics and short-distance running.
— His dream for the future is to be the Japanese Jackie Chan.
— Message: “Thank you for your support. I have been able to become a member of Yoshimotozaka46! I hope to not only be active in Yoshimotozaka, but also challenge more and more things in the future! I will do my best, so please continue to support me!”
— Besides being an idol, he is an actor, TV personality, YouTuber, and TikToker.
— He holds a black belt in karate and a first dan in judo.
— His best 100m time is 10.98 seconds.
— He is best friends with actor Saikawa Kōji.
— He has competed in the reality show SASUKE twice.

Kikuchi Kosuke

Birth Name: Kikuchi Kosuke (菊地浩輔)
Birthday: June 23, 1981
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Chiba Prefecture
Height: 163 cm (5’4)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 2nd
Unit: N/A
Twitter: @chimonkikuchi
Instagram: @okikusaaan

Kikuchi Kosuke Facts:
— His nickname is “Kikurin” (きくりん).
— His favorite food is sashimi, especially blueback fish.
— His hobbies are playing games, dancing, and sign language.
— His special skills are dancing and sign language.
— His dream for the future is to live in a house in Tokyo.
— Message: “I’m Kikuchi, a second generation member of Yoshimotozaka46! I’m grateful to be able to join as a second generation student! I will perform with full of energy in this group where I can be involved in my favorite dance! Let’s have fun together at the live! Thank you for your support!”
— He is the tsukkomi of the comedy duo Chimonchochu.
— He and his comedy partner, Shirai Tetsuya, were classmates in high school.
— He is good at breakdancing and imitating voices.
— He announced his marriage in 2010, and revealed he has two daughters in 2013.

Kihara Miyu

Birth Name: Kihara Miyu (木原実優)
Birthday: June 21, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Tokyo
Height: 160 cm (5’3)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 2nd
Unit: N/A
Twitter: @xiguakihara
Instagram: @xiguakihara

Kihara Miyu Facts:
— Her nickname is “Kii-chan” (きーちゃん).
— Her favorite foods are raw oysters and dumplings.
— Her hobbies are collecting Keroppi goods and visiting Puroland to meet Hello Kitty.
— Her special skills are classical ballet fête and Chinese.
— Her dream for the future is to dance on stage even after becoming a grandmother and to drink beer after the show, saying, “Oh, that tastes so good!”
— Message: “Hello, my name is Kihara Miyu! Please remember me by my glossy mushroom hair. Let’s enjoy Yoshimotozaka46 together! I’m excited to sing, dance, and meet my fans! And I’m shaking with excitement! Thank you very much for your support!”
— Other than being an idol, she is also an actress.
— Her father is actor, voice actor, and weather forecaster Kihara Minoru.

Sakamoto Junichi

Birth Name: Sakamoto Junichi (坂本純一)
Birthday: June 7, 1983
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Hiroshima Prefecture
Height: 177 cm (5’9)
Blood Type: AB
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 2nd
Unit: N/A
Twitter: @gagsakamoto
Instagram: @gagsakamoto

Sakamoto Junichi Facts:
— His nicknames are “Honeo” (骨男), “Borzoi Man” (ボルゾイ人間), and “Bōniitō” (ボーニー等).
— His favorite food is shrimp.
— His hobby is skateboarding.
— His special skill is thin impersonations.
— His dream for the future is drinking mojitos in Miami.
— Message: “I will do my best to avoid excommunication.”
— He is a member of the comedy trio GAG under the stage name “SJ.”
— He got married in 2019.

Satake Masafumi

Birth Name: Satake Masafumi (佐竹正史)
Birthday: September 20, 1982
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Saitama Prefecture
Height: 182.5 cm (6″)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 2nd
Unit: N/A
Twitter: @satake2001
Instagram: @sataketty

Satake Masafumi Facts:
— His nickname is “Ketty” (ケッティ).
— His favorite foods are yakitori and pork shogayaki.
— His hobbies are visiting Japanese-style pubs and scuba diving.
— His special skills are facial mimicry and harmonica.
— His dream for the future is to run for office.
— Message: “I am not an impersonator, but I will do my best so that many people can see me!”
— He was the boke of comedy duo Bisketty until their disbandment in 2022. He is now a solo comedian under the stage name of “Bisketty Satake.”
— He is the tallest member.

Sōta Yamamoto

Birth Name: Unknown
Stage Name: Sōta Yamamoto (ソウタヤマモト)
Birthday: July 8, 1993
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Hyogo Prefecture
Height: 180 cm (5’11)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 2nd
Unit: N/A
Twitter: @sotayamamotoman
Instagram: @sota_tim

Sōta Yamamoto Facts:
— His nickname is “Sōta” (ソウタ).
— His favorite food is fried rice.
— His hobby is fashion.
— His special skill is soccer.
— His dream for the future is to win the M-1 championship.
— Message: “I will do my best as a bearded representative!!”
— He is a member of the comedy duo Gozōroppu.

Tokio

Birth Name: Uenishi Tokio (上西時生)
Stage Name: Tokio (ときヲ)
Birthday: January 12, 1996
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Hyogo Prefecture
Height: 173 cm (5’8)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 2nd
Unit: N/A
Twitter: @tokioooorpt
Instagram: @tokioooorpt
TikTok: @tokioooorpt
YouTube: ときヲりぴーと

Tokio Facts:
— His favorite food is one day’s worth of PERFECT VITAMIN, grapefruit flavor.
— His hobbies are fashion and rapping.
— His special skill is suggesting items that will make any person more fashionable than before, since he has worked in the apparel industry for six years.
— His dream for the future is to establish an apparel brand.
— Message: “I want to make Yoshimotozaka46 fresh, enthusiastic, fun and cheerful! I would also like to grow as a duo with Tokio Repeat! Thank you for your support!”
— He is a member of the comedy duo Tokio Repeat with fellow member Repeat.

Toguchi Kazushi

Birth Name: Toguchi Kazushi (渡口和志)
Birthday: March 10, 2005
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 160 cm (5’3)
Blood Type: Unknown
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 2nd
Unit: N/A
Twitter: @kazumammostar
Instagram: @ooops_kazu

Toguchi Kazushi Facts:
— His favorite foods are mentaiko and kiwis.
— His hobbies are watching sports and guitar.
— His special skills are acting and dancing.
— His dreams for the future are to do a dome tour and to be in the Kohaku Uta Gassen (Red and White Singing Contest).
— Message: “I am Toguchi Kazushi, the youngest member of Yoshimotozaka46 with trademark glasses! I will deliver the best performance to you all!”
— He is a former member of the performance group Ooops! with ex-member TAK.
— As mentioned above, he is the youngest member of Yoshimotozaka46.

Hara-chan

Birth Name: Hara Kodai (原浩大)
Stage Name: Hara-chan (ハラちゃん)
Birthday: April 12, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Tokyo
Height: 173 cm (5’8)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 2nd
Unit: N/A
Twitter: @mateteharakun / @haragetyou
note: 主人公のハラちゃん

Hara-chan Facts:
— His nickname is “Hara-kun” (ハラ君)
—His favorite foods are matcha tea, red bean paste, sushi, and motsunabe.
— His hobbies are viewing nighttime scenery, visiting public bathhouses, and collecting old clothes.
— His special skills are dancing, swimming, and improvising while dancing!
— His dreams for the future are to make his parents and family happy and to be the one and only idol in the world!
— Message: “I would like you to support this former idol shining once again! I’m going to meet everyone in Japan, so please wait for me! I love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
— He is a former member of Johnny’s Jr and has been a backup dancer for NEWS.
— He is a member of the comedy duo Tokyo Chandelier.

Higa Ruruka

Birth Name: Higa Ruruka (比嘉琉々香)
Birthday: August 30, 2000
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Okinawa Prefecture
Height: 165 cm (5’5)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 2nd
Unit: N/A
Twitter: @Ruuu3080
Instagram: @ru_ru3080

Higa Ruruka Facts:
— Her nickname is “Ruuru” (るーる).
— Her favorite foods are taco rice, ramen, miso soup with radish, and white rice.
— Her hobbies are touring on a motorcycle (CB250F), long-distance walks, drawing, and watching the Dragon Ball Z anime.
— Her special skills are Ryukyuan dance, playing sanshin, and putting a motorcycle into neutral gear in an instant.
— Her dream for the future is to become an idol representing Okinawa and perform at the Churaumi Aquarium with whale sharks in the background!!!
— Message: “I will make the most of what I am learning at the vocational school and aim to give a performance that is second to none!!! I want to share the fun with many people and run up Yoshimotozaka at full throttle with you all!!!”
— She is a second generation graduate of Laugh & Peace Entertainment School Okinawa, a school established by Yoshimoto Kyogo.
— She is also an actress.

Fujimori Renge

Birth Name: Fujimori Renge (藤森蓮華)
Birthday: January 20
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Ishikawa Prefecture
Height: 167 cm (5’5)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 2nd
Unit: N/A
Twitter: @_itsumo_nemutai
Instagram: @rarirurenren
TikTok: @rarirurenren

Fujimori Renge Facts:
— Her nickname is “Renren” (れんれん).
— Her favorite foods are fried bean curd and curry made by her mother and milk agar made by her grandmother.
— Her hobbies are Instagram and sometimes TikTok.
— Her special skill is singing “Anpanman March” like a singer-songwriter.
— Her dream for the future is to create a lotus flower whirlwind in this world.
— Message: “I don’t say much, but I will show you with my actions. Please believe in me and follow me! Thank you for your support.”
— She is an alumni of the dance academy HBDA.
— She started learning ballet and modern ballet when she was 10.
— In 2015, she studied ballet at the Washington School of Ballet in the US.
— She was chosen out of approximately 800 students for the Hinton Battle Dance Academy.
— While at the academy, she passed the audition for the Jacob’s Pillow Contemporary Program, an audition with a 3% pass rate.
— In 2020, she made her musical acting debut in West Side Story, and has acted in multiple other plays since then.

Matsuura Keiko

Birth Name: Matsuura Keiko (松浦景子)
Birthday: April 20, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Hyogo Prefecture
Height: 152 cm (4’11)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 2nd
Unit: N/A
Twitter: @pinkpinks13
Instagram: @pinkpinks13
TikTok: @pinkpinks13
YouTube: 松浦景子の【けっけちゃんねる】
Blog: 松浦景子オフィシャルブログ「松浦景子のブログリーナ」

Matsuura Keiko Facts:
— Her nickname is “Kekke” (けっけ).
— Her favorite food is cream puffs from Paper Moon Sweets Factory.
— Her hobbies are ballet, shooting YouTube videos, watching Takarazuka theater, watching popular theater, and chasing Milk Boy (a comedy duo she is a fan of.)
— Her special skill is classical ballet (she is the winner of the National Ballet Competition 2015.)
— Her dream for the future is to let more people know about ballet and get them interested in it through her, especially since the awareness of ballet is low in Japan. To enter the world as a ballerina entertainer!
— Message: “I love ballet!”
— Other than being a ballerina, she is also a comedian and is a member of Yoshimoto Shinkigeki.
— She began learning ballet when she was three.
— She graduated from Osaka University of Arts, Department of Performing Arts, Dance Course, at the top of her class.
— She worked part-time at McDonald’s in high school.

Maruirui

Birth Name: Unknown
Stage Name: Marurui (まるいるい)
Birthday: November 28, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Kanagawa Prefecture
Height: 160 cm (5’3)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 2nd
Unit: N/A
Twitter: @Rui_tontokoton
Instagram: @rui_tontokoton
TikTok: @rui_tontokoton
note: まるいるい
YouTube: まるいるいの逆襲

Marurui Facts:
— Her nicknames are “Ruirui” (るいるい) and “Ruibosutii” (ルイボスティー).
— Her favorite foods are tom yum goong, Kappa sushi, yakiniku, and Ministop’s corn dog stuffed with cheese.
— Her hobbies are basketball, werewolf, and blood donation.
— Her special skills are impersonating Hirose Suzu, acrobatics, and facial twitching.
— Her dream for the future is to be a regular performer on a variety show in the prime time slot and go on location a lot.
— Message: “I want to be successful as both a comedian and an idol, and change the saying to ‘He who runs after two hares will get them both.'” (The original proverb is “He who runs after two hares will catch neither.”)

Minosako Kana

Birth Name: Minosako Kana (箕迫かな)
Birthday: February 13, 2001
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Kyoto Prefecture
Height: 160 cm (5’3)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 2nd
Unit: N/A
Twitter: @hahahakanayade
Instagram: @niconico213
TikTok: @muginotsudoi 

Minosako Kana Facts:
— Her favorite foods are tomatoes, seafood, meat, vegetables, anything!
— Her hobbies are Instagram, collecting hats, going to the beach, listening to music, and talking.
— Her special skills are turning her neck and speaking softly.
— Her dream for the future is to be a person who can take on challenges at any age.
— Message: “I am very excited about what kind of encounters await me in the future! I will do my best! I look forward to working with you!”
— She likes fried shrimp with soy sauce.
— She is a comedian and a 42nd generation graduate of NSC Osaka.

Repeat

Birth Name: Tojima Nobuteru (戸島亘輝)
Stage Name: Repeat (りぴーと)
Birthday: February 11, 1996
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 176 cm (5’9)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 2nd
Unit: N/A
Twitter: @RepeRepeRepeat
Instagram: @repeat_tokiworepeat
YouTube: ときヲりぴーと

Repeat Facts:
— His nicknames are “Repeat-kun” (りぴーとくん) and “Ripi-kun” (りぴくん).
— His favorite foods are ramen, yakiniku, and donburi.
— His hobbies are dancing, playing video games, and reading delinquent manga.
— His special skills are dancing and improvising choreography and songs.
— His dream for the future is to be a person who is recognized as interesting by everyone.
— Message: “I will do my best in everything I do to make Yoshimotozaka46 known to as many people as possible! I will be a ‘source of energy’ for those who watch us, so please give me your support!”
— He is a member of the comedy duo Tokio Repeat with fellow member Tokio.
— He is a fan of BiSH.

Rossy

Birth Name: Shirono Katsuya (城野克弥)
Stage Name: Rossy (ロッシー)
Birthday: April 6, 1975
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Shiga Prefecture
Height: 178 cm (5’10)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 2nd
Unit: N/A
Twitter: @rossydesu
Instagram: @yaseibakudan_rossy
Blog: 野性爆弾 ロッシー 
YouTube: 野性爆弾ロッシーのたまご

Rossy Facts:
— His favorite food is curry-flavored things.
— His hobbies are yokozawa teppan, nose whistling, ultimate frisbee, and video games.
— His special skills are skating, darts, and soccer.
— His dream for the future is to be a voice actor.
— Message: “I will try my best to sing and dance little by little! Thank you for your support!”
— He is the tsukkomi of the comedy duo Yasei Bakudan.
— He has an extraordinarily kind-hearted personality, and is known for his ecccentricity.
— He is the oldest member of the 2nd generation.

Former Members:
Nozawa Naoko

Birth Name: Naoko Auclair
Stage Name: Nozawa Naoko (野沢直子)
Birthday: March 29, 1963
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Tokyo
Height: 160 cm (5’3)
Blood Type: B
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Unit: Sweet MONSTER
Instagram: @naoko.nozawa
Blog: 野沢直子

Nozawa Naoko Facts:
— Her nickname is “Naonaonaonaonaonao” (なおなおなおなおなおなお).
— Her favorite food is okonomiyaki.
— Her hobby is hip-hop.
— Her special skill is Heidi’s voice.
— Her charm point is the lines on her forehead.
— Her dream for the future is world domination.
— Message: “Overpayment.”
— She is a comedian, and was scouted when she was 20.
— She announced her marriage to Bob Auclair, a French-American guitarist she met in a band, in 1993. The two have three children, including mixed martial artist Shinju Nozawa-Auclair.
— After her marriage, she switched her activites from Japan to the United States, and still lives there.
— In 2015, she formed the band ELECTRIC MACHINE GUN TITS. She’s in charge of vocals and synth.
— She graduated from Yoshimotozaka46 on August 18, 2019 due to difficulty with juggling life in the US and Japan.

Miaki Riho

Birth Name: Kotani Riho (小谷里歩)
Stage Name: Miaki Riho (三秋里歩)
Birthday: August 24, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Kyoto Prefecture
Height: 150 cm (4’11)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Unit: RED
Instagram: @ripopo_824
Blog: りぽぽ

Miaki Riho Facts:
— Her nickname is “Ripopo” (りぽぽ).
— Her favorite food is boiled small tomatoes.
— Her hobbies are watching movies and petting dogs.
— Her special skills are Korean (a little), bending the first joint of the finger, and making various dog sounds.
— Her charm point is her wrists.
— Her dream for the future is to go to Hawaii.
— Message: “Thank you for your support!”
— She is also a former member 1st generation member of NMB48 and AKB48.
— She graduated from Yoshimotozaka46 on March 31, 2020 and left Yoshimoto Kyogo.
— On November 1, 2020, she married fellow Yoshimotozaka46 member Shunshun Clinic P. The two have a daughter.

TAK

Birth Name: Unknown
Stage Name: TAK (たく)
Birthday: April 23, 2002
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Hyogo Prefecture
Height: 173 cm (5’8)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 2nd
Unit: N/A

TAK Facts:
— His favorite food is ramen.
— His hobbies are watching movies, listening to rap music, and sleeping.
— His special skills are juggling and dancing.
— His dream for the future was to be an entertainer who makes people smile.
— Message: “I am TAK, a member of the second term! I am a high school student with a hat! Please support us!”
— He is a former member of the performance group Ooops! with fellow member Toguchi Kazushi.
— He graduated from Yoshimotozaka46 and left Yoshimoto Kyogo on March 31, 2021.

Okahata Hinana

Birth Name: Okahata Hinana (岡畑雛生)
Birthday: January 3, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 150 cm (4’11)
Blood Type: A
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 2nd
Unit: N/A
Twitter: @okahata_hinana

Okahata Hinana Facts:
— Her nickname is “Ohina” (おひな).
— Her favorite food is baby castella.
— Her hobby is practicing guitar.
— Her special skill is dancing.
— Her dream for the future was to be a person who is loved by everyone.
— Message: “I will do my best, so please support me!”
— She is a former member of Re:Complex, a co-ed dance and vocal group.
— She graduated from Yoshimotozaka46 and left Yoshimoto Kyogo on September 9, 2021.

Takano Yui

Birth Name: Takano Yui (高野祐衣)
Birthday: December 6, 1993
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Osaka Prefecture
Height: 162 cm (5’3)
Blood Type: AB
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 1st
Unit: RED
Twitter: @yuipooon12_06
Instagram: @yuipooon12_06
YouTube: 酒とゆいと
IMDb: Yui Takano

Takano Yui Facts:
— Her nickname is “Yuipon” (ゆいぽん).
— Her favorite foods are raw foods and natto.
— Her hobbies are watching Western movies, collecting interior decorations, and drinking sake – mainly Japanese sake!!
— Her special skills are badminton, gymnastics, heavy lifting, and muscle training.
— Her charm point is Yuibokuro ♡.
— Her dream for the future is to be a TV personality who can also act as an MC.
— Message: “This is my second time being an idol! I want more and more people to get to know me, I would like to improve myself by working with the unique members of the group, I want to aim for higher and higher goals! I will do my best to appeal to the public! Thank you for your support!”
— She is a former 2nd generation member of NMB48. She graduated in 2015.
— She graduated Yoshimotozaka46 and left Yoshimoto Kyogo on October 1, 2021.
— In 2022, she opened her own sake shop and is now the CEO of Yui Liquor Co., Ltd.

Kabasawa Madoka

Birth Name: Kabasawa Madoka (樺澤まどか)
Birthday: November 15, 1994
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Gunma Prefecture
Height: 158 cm (5’2)
Blood Type: O
Nationality: Japanese
Generation: 2nd
Unit: N/A
Twitter: @kabasawa_madoka
Instagram: @kabasawa_madoka
YouTube: Madoka Kabasawa

Kabasawa Madoka Facts:
— Her nickname is “Kaba-chan” (かばちゃん).
— Her favorite food is ume suisho.
— Her hobbies are reading manga, watching anime, playing games, viewing art exhibits, and drawing.
— Her special skills are planting okra seeds and creative dancing.
— Her dream for the future is to be a smart, bright, strong, and noble person.
— Message: “Idol and manager, I will do my best for both! Thank you very much!”
— Her father named her after Ayukawa Madoka from Kimagure Orange Road.
— She has a masters degree in engineering.
— She was an employee at Yoshimoto Kogyo and the manager of comedy duos Jicho Kacho and Kamaitachi. Yoshimotozaka46 was her first time being a professional entertainer.
— From 2021-2022, she performed a few solo concerts and wrote and released her own song – Kibei no Uta.
— She retired from idol activities at the end of 2022 and retired from her job at Yoshimoto Kogyo on August 31, 2023. She is currently planning to move abroad.
— Her graduation from Yoshimotozaka46 was never formally announced, as she retired during the hiatus, but it can be safely assumed.

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