Sakurazaka46 Members

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小池美波
Koike Minami
koike minami
"Mii-chan, Mii" gen1
age25 98/11/14 158.5cm 5'2" Hyougo.
quiet, smart, observant, touchy. good dancer. good radio. Kansai. just returning from hiatus.
HP forum
齋藤冬優花
Saitou Fuyuka
saitou fuyuka
"Fuu-chan, Fuu" gen1
age26 98/02/15 158cm 5'2" Tokyo.
dance leader, reliable, crafty, popular with members but not public. gaining in beauty. endures.
HP forum
上村莉菜
Uemura Rina
uemura rina
"Rina-chan, Uemuu, Muu" gen1
age27 97/01/04 153.5cm 5'0" Chiba.
has never gained prominence, despite her fairy-like beauty. quietly endures.
HP forum
遠藤光莉
Endou Hikari
endou hikari
"Hikarin, Roichan, Enpika" gen2b
age25 99/04/17 163.3cm 5'4" Kanagawa.
exotic looks. dance champion. wants to model. name written with kanji for "shining jasmine." now returns from hiatus.
HP forum wiki pics
藤吉夏鈴
Fujiyoshi Karin
higashimura mei
"Rin, Karin, Karin-chan" gen2
age22 2001/08/29 165.1cm 5'5" Osaka.
natural, unsmiling, comic, athletic, graceful. now sings well. lifted group as centre of 6th single. star in dramas, a film. my oshi.
HP forum wiki pics pics2
井上梨名
Inoue Rina
iguchi mao
"Inoue, Inori-chan, Inorin" gen2
age23 01/01/29 163cm 5'4" Hyouga.
sings well. soft tennis. long dreamed of being idol. variety star. beauty has bloomed.
HP forum
幸阪茉里乃
Kousaka Marino
kousaka marino
"Marinon, Sango-chan" gen2b
age21. 02/12/19 154.5cm 5'1" Mie.
suppressed and insecure, but talented. now gradual slight emergence. comic star.
HP forum twitter
増本綺良
Masumoto Kira
masumoto kira
"Kira-chan" gen2b
age22 02/01/12 158.4cm 5'2" Hyogo.
beauty obscured by stunned moe. smart. Rubik's Cube in under a minute. wild and crazy. "big weirdo #2"
HP forum twitter
松田里奈
Matsuda Rina
matsuda rina
"Matsuri, Marina " gen2
age24 99/10/13 159.5cm 5'3" Miyazaki.
sings well. former bank clerk. brisk, clear, positive, smart. outside TV regular, Captain since 2022/11.
HP forum
森田ひかる
Morita Hikaru
morita hikaru
"Hii-chan, Run-chan, Runrun" gen2
age22 01/07/10 150.5cm 4'11" Fukuoka.
shortest in group. Taiko drums. solid, capable, emotional intelligence, natural. dances, sings. frequent centre.
HP forum
守屋麗奈
Moriya Rena
moriya rina
"Yarena, Renaa" gen2b
age24 00/01/02 154cm 5'1" Tokyo.
beautiful and dream-like. excellent posing for mags. 2023/01 centre.
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大沼晶保
Oonuma Akiho
oonuma akiho
"Akipo" gen2b
age24 99/10/12 161cm 5'3" Shizuoka.
comedy loopiness. "big weirdo." cute, but has variety focus. art/writing talent. "Oonuma sensei". natural country girl.
HP forum
大沼晶保
Oozono Rei
oozono rei
"Reirei, Zono" gen2b
age23 00/04/18 163cm 5'4" Kagoshima.
pretty, comic, smart. only gen2b in first senbatsu. college psych student. bullied/shunned in hs.
HP forum
武元唯衣
Takemoto Yui
takemoto yui
"Chuuke, Yui-chan" gen2
age22 02/03/23 158.5cm 5'2" Shiga.
danced since 5th grade. early to dance w/Keyaki on TV. middle school council pres. loquacious, energetic, bossy, insecure.
HP forum
田村保乃
Tamura Hono
tamura hono
"Tamu-chan, Honyo, Pooh" gen2
age25 98/10/21 163.5cm 5'4" Osaka.
early to dance w/Keyaki on TV. recognized beauty. smart, mature, quiet, smiling. friends with Karin.
HP forum
山崎天
Yamasaki Ten
yamasaki ten
"Ten, Ten-san, Ten-chan" gen2
age18 05/09/28 168.4 cm 5'6" Osaka.
popular in auditions and seen as group's future star. young. talented singer and strong dancer. centres 8th single.
HP forum
遠藤理子
Endou Riko
endou riko
Riko. gen3
age18 2006/01/09 155cm 5'1" Saitama.
plays drum kit. quiet, pretty. charms otaku in meet/greet. dancing improved a lot from training camp to MV.
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石森璃花
Ishimori Rika
ishimori rika
Ririka, gen3
age22 2002/01/13 159cm 5'2-1/2" Gunma
good cook. cried in documentary over not being able to memorize choreo. oldest 3gen. centred succesful 1st perf to execs.
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小島凪紗
Kojima Nagisa
kojima nagisa
Nagisa-chan, Nagi, Nagi-chan. gen3
age18 2005/07/07 165cm 5'5" Nagano.
plays piano. family goes to same temple as Kakizaki Memi's family for New Year's. early emergence now slowed.
forum vlog twitter
的野美青
Matono Mio
matono mio
Mio. gen3
age17 2006/11/08 167cm 5'6" Fukuoka.
young but confident. from Kyushu. hs cheer-dance club. good dancer. now in senbatsu, emerging star. youngest.
forum vlog twitter
向井純葉
Mukai Itoha
mukai itoha
Ito-chan, Itopi, Pi. gen3
age18 2006/05/09 164cm 5'5" Hiroshima.
great expressions. energetic dancer. talker, MC. funny, smart. 10th senbatsu.
forum vlog twitter
村井優
Murai Yuu
murai yuu
Yuu-chan. gen3
age19 2004/08/18 156cm 5'1" Tokyo.
excellent dancer. reliable. sometime centre. smart, charming, a bit weird.
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村山美羽
Murayama Miu
murayama miu
Miu-chan. gen3
age19 2005/02/15 168cm 5'6" Tokyo.
skilled, powerful expressive dancer. but lacks confidence. now emerging.
forum vlog twitter images
中嶋優月
Nakashima Yuzuki
nakashima yuzuki
gen3
age21 2003/02/17 162cm 5'4" Fukuoka.
mature but klutzy. beautiful. serious. good dancer, singer. senbatsu for 7th-9th singles
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小田倉麗奈
Odakura Reina
odakura reina
gen3
age19 2004/07/27 163cm 5'4" Tokyo.
good violinist. likes astronomy. improving performer. goes to top uni Keio.
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谷口愛季
Taniguchi Airi
taniguchi airi
Airi. gen3
age19 2005/04/12 151cm 4'11" Yamaguchi.
excellent dancer. acting school since kg. short, beautiful, determined. centres 1st 3gen MV. in 7th-9th single senbatsu.
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山下瞳月
Yamashita Shizuki
yamashita shizuki
Shii-chan, Shii. gen3
age19 2005/01/22 152cm 5'0" Kyoto.
outstanding dancer. she and Murai secret until 23/03. cute but determined. extremely popular. 1st 3gen centre.
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土生瑞穗
Habu Mizuho
habu mizuho
"Habu-chan" gen1
age26 1997/07/07 171.6cm 5'8" Tokyo.
likes anime (Love Live, Shingeki no Kyoujin). cosplay, games. tall dancer. adult. has gained prominence over time.
HP forum
原田葵
Harada Aoi
harada aoi
"Aoi, Aa-chan, Aoi-chan" gen1
age24 2000/05/07 156cm 5'1" Tokyo.
ballet. wiry, nervous. was youngest, poked fun at as "elementary school girl." now NHK announcer.
HP forum
平手友梨奈
Hirate Yurina
hirate yurina
"Techi, Tecchan, Hii-chan" gen1
age22 2001/06/25 165cm 5'5" Aichi.
the Centre who made Keyaki: athletic, expressive, cool, difficult. long absences for physical/emotional reasons. now film roles, music, modelling. new Korea-based agency.
wiki pics HP forum
今泉佑唯
Imaizumi Yui
imaizumi yui
"Zumiko, Zuumin, Zuu" gen1
age25 1998/09/30 153cm 5' Kanagawa.
real singer. showbiz age 11. front row but not centre. great handshake, photobook. now single mother, health problems. quit show business Oct 2022 because stalked.
wiki pics HP forum
石森虹花
Ishimori Nijika
ishimori nijika
"Nijika, Niji" gen1
age27 1997/05/07 162cm 5'4" Miyagi.
dancer, loves dogs, insecure, former local idol. acts well. growing confidence and some popularity. GRAD 2020 after "scandal"
wiki pics forum twitter
小林由依
Kobayashi Yui
kobayashi yui
"Yui-chan, Yui-pon, Pon, Kobayui" gen1
age24 1999/10/23 161cm 5'3" Saitama.
guitar, sax, piano. cool, quiet. front-quality dancer/singer. helps younger members in new group. now some voice-overs.
HP forum
松平璃子
Matsudaira Riko
matsudaira riko
"Riko, Rikopi" gen2
age26 98/05/05 168.3cm 5'6" Tokyo.
likes Berika, Hoshino Minami, Nao-chan. loves Neru. pestered friend Karin. rumour re Matsudaira samurai clan. now sexy photos.
forum
守屋茜
Moriya Akane
moriya akane
"Akanen, Nen, Gunsou (Sgt.)" gen1
age26 97/11/12 163.5cm 5'4" Miyagi.
athletic, acts tough. beauty expert, improving dancer. messes with people but is kind. good handshake. was Deputy Captain.
HP forum
長濱ねる
Nagahama Neru
nagahama neru
"Neru, Neruko, Nagaru" gen1
age25 98/09/04 159cm 5'3" Nagasaki.
clever/kind/cute/popular. Hiragana kennin for a while. photobook huge sales. not great dancer or singer. now popular TV personality.
wiki pics HP forum twitter
長沢菜々香
Nagasawa Nanako
nagasawa nanako
"Naako, Nanako" gen1
age27 97/04/23 158cm 5'2" Yamagata.
sweet, stoic. weird, former miko. sneaky smile. funny. popular. worked hard to attract fans. good blog. left after "scnadal"
wiki pics forum twitter
織田奈那
Oda Nana
oda nana
"Oda Nana, Danii, Daninu" gen1
age26 98/06/04 162cm 5'4" Shizuoka.
strong, athletic. masculine but motherly. more popular w/members than w/fans. variety. film. grad after "scandal"
wiki pics HP forum
尾関梨香
Ozeki Rika
ozeki rika
"Rii-chan, Ozeki, Orika, Oze, " gen1
age26 97/10/07 156.5cm 5'2" Kanagawa.
funny, active, kind, makes friends, lacks confidence. university. growing beauty. butt of hosts. reliable but ponkotsu.
HP forum
佐藤詩織
Satou Shiori
satou shiori
"Shii-chan, Satoshi, Shii" gen1
age27 96/11/16 161cm 5'3" Tokyo.
art college grad. insecure at first. then bloomed in expression, dance, mature confidence. art, music career after grad.
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関有美子
Seki Yumiko
seki yumiko
"Yumi-chan, Kaichou ('chairman')" gen2
age24 95/06/29 167cm 5'6" Fukuoka.
quiet. went to model school and modelled. Keyaki ota went to Berika handshakes. quiet, pretty, capable, rich, generous.
HP forum
志田愛佳
Shida Manaka
shida manaka
"Mona, Pippi, Manaka" gen1
age25 98/11/23 167cm 5'6" Niigata.
cool, natural. huge laugh. popular. hiatus due to health and scandal sheet attack. grad after "scandal". still entertainment.
wiki pics HP forum
菅井友香
Sugai Yuuka
sugai yuuka
"Yukka, Sugai-sama, Chapche" gen1
age28 95/11/29 165cm 5'5" Tokyo.
well-spoken, tense. popular, aristocratic education. Olympic-level equestrian. Captain. glue holds group together, but I resented her as the anti-Hirate.
HP forum
鈴本美愉
Suzumoto Miyu
suzumoto miyu
"Suzumon, Mon, Kuritarou, Monta" gen1
age26 97/12/05 156cm 5'1" Aichi.
funny faces. shy, serious, comic, sexy. likes chestnuts. front row best dancer. my oshi. now fronts clothing line, etc.
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渡辺梨加
Watanabe Rika
watanabe rika
"Berika, Pe-chan, Pe" gen1
age29 95/05/16 166.5 cm 5'6" Ibaraki.
sexy. popular. shy. slow. funny in private. works hard to dance. Ray exclusive model. acts. photobook.
HP forum
渡邉理佐
Watanabe Risa
watanabe risa
"Risa, Berisa" gen1
age25 98/07/27 167cm 5'6" Ibaraki.
popular tall quiet beauty. 1st-2nd rows. close with Harada Aoi. non-no exclusive model. rather distant, but kind to juniors.
HP forum
米谷奈々未
Yonetani Nanami
Yonetani nanami
"Yone-san, Yonemin, Yonemi, Yone" gen1
age24 00/02/24 159cm 5'3" Osaka.
intelligent, sharp, lovely smile. clean-freak loves microbes. mainly 3rd row. little impact as idol. bloomed as uni student. 1st member to graduate.
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notes

-- Members listed separately in four groups: 1. Sakurazaka/Keyakizaka gen1; 2. Sakurazaka/Keyakizaka gen2; 3. Sakurazaka gen3; 4. graduated members.

-- Official portraits as of June 2024 (graduated members wear earlier uniforms)

"Gen1" refers to the main intake of members ("generation 1") in August 2015, as well as to Nagahama Neru, who joined in November (and is sometimes called gen 1.5)

"Gen2" refers to the intake of nine new members in 2019, and that of six new members in 2020 (Gen 2b).

"Gen3" is intake of 11 new members in early 2023.

-- Ages as of current date 2024-06 (more or less).

-- Each member's official Home Page ("HP") has links to news, schedule, and personal blog (all in Japanese).

-- Each member's "forum" refers to their forum on the site Stage48 (in English). Knowledgeable fans, good discussions and good info.


links

in English:
Wikipedia
Stage48 Wiki
Stage48 forum
Keyakizaka Matome (photos from all sources, translations, now in hiatus)
Yurnahirate tumblr (more photos)
Keyavids (great growing compendium of subbed Keyakizaka/Sakurazaka/Hinatazaka videos).
Sakamichi Daily News - Keyakizaka (translated items from Japanese sites)
48&46 videos
Sakamichi Notes (my blog, now in indefinite hiatus, specializing in Keyakizaka/Sakurazaka/Hiaragana, with blog translations, many from Kakizaki Memi of Hiragana Keyaki, also Suzumoto, Nagahama, Hirate of Kanji Keyakizaka)


in Japanese:
Japanese Wikipedia
Official site
48pedia
Keyakizaka46 Matome Antenna (links to dozens of stories a day, from all sources)
Keyakizaka46 Antenna Site (also links to stories from other sources)