Sato Masaki

"I think I’m not good at reading the situation. I don’t like reading to begin with anyway... but is an Idol who’s good at those things really that interesting?"

- Sato Masaki, August 2013

Sato Masaki (佐藤優樹) is a 10th generation member of Morning Musume, as well a former member of the SATOYAMA movement units Harvest, Jurin and Sato no Akari.

Early Life
Sato Masaki was born on May 7, 1999 in Hokkaido, Japan.



2011
On September 29, Sato was selected from Morning Musume's 10th Generation audition to join the group along with Iikubo Haruna, Ishida Ayumi, and former Hello Pro Kenshuusei member Kudo Haruka. The tenth generation made their official presentation on the same day they were announced as new members in the "Morning Musume Concert Tour 2011 Aki Ai Believe ~Takahashi Ai Graduation Memory Special~" concert, and they participated in a performance of the song "Tomo." They also participated in the end of the song "Namidacchi."

2012
On April 18, it was announced that Tanaka Reina and the 9th & 10th Generation members would participate in a new stage play titled Stacey's Shoujo Saisatsu Kageki. The musical ran from June 6-12.

During the last few days of her first concert tour, she cut her hair short.

On May 13, information was released about an event for the 9th and 10th generation members of Morning Musume as well as S/mileage’s 2nd generation members, titled ''Mosuma FC Event ~Gachi☆Kira~. ''It took place on June 15th, 18th, and 20th at Yokohama Blitz.

On October 10, it was announced that Sato would be a member of the new unit Harvest alongside Ikuta Erina, Ishida Ayumi, and Takeuchi Akari.

2013
On May 7, Sato had her birthday event, titled Sato Masaki Birthday Event ~14 sai nau nauuuu!!~. Guest included fellow 10th generation member Kudo Haruka.

On July 23, it was announced that Sato would be a member of the new unit Jurin alongside Juice=Juice member Miyamoto Karin.

2014
On March 13, it was announced that Sato would be a member of a newly formed SATOYAMA movement unit with Katsuta Rina and Uemura Akari called Sato no Akari.

On May 7, Sato celebrated her 15th birthday. This special event was called Morning Musume '14 ~Sato Masaki Birthday Event 2014~. It featured two performances in Tokyo.

2015
On May 7, Sato celebrated her 16th birthday at a special event called Morning Musume '15 Sato Masaki Birthday Event. It featured two performances in Tokyo.

2016
On May 20, Sato celebrated her 17th birthday at a special event called Morning Musume '16 Sato Masaki Birthday Event, featuring one performance at Yamano Hall in Tokyo.

Personal Life
Family= She has two younger sisters.

On January 11, 2013, it was released that Sato Masaki, who has been resting since December 31st due to a high fever, has been diagnosed with left neck cervical lymphadenitis after a detailed examination. She was absent for all events between December 31 through January 17.
 * -|Health=

When she auditioned for Morning Musume, Sato was a 6th grade elementary school student. As of April 2016, she is currently attending her second year of high school.
 * -|Education=

The following list are notable friendships Sato Masaki has acquired:
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 * Kudo Haruka: One of her best friends within Morning Musume is Kudo Haruka.
 * Oda Sakura: Sato gets along well with Morning Musume member Oda Sakura.
 * Michishige Sayumi: Sato gets along well with former senior Morning Musume member Michishige Sayumi.
 * Tanaka Reina: Sato gets along well with former Morning Musume member Tanaka Reina.
 * Hagiwara Mai: She gets along well with ℃-ute member Hagiwara Mai.
 * Okai Chisato: She also gets along well with ℃-ute member Okai Chisato.

Other
 * MaaDuu (まぁーどぅー): Her and Kudo Haruka's pairing name is "MaaDuu".
 * MaaSaku (まぁーさく): Her and Oda Sakura's pairing name is "MaaSaku".

Sato's given name, "Masaki", means great timber tree (優樹; masaki). It's a common masculine and less common feminine Japanese given name.
 * -|Name Meaning=

Here is a list of nicknames that was used to refer to Sato Masaki:
 * -|Nicknames=
 * Maa-chan (まーちゃん): Official nickname, given her since joining Morning Musume. Used by members and fans.
 * Masaki (まさき): Second official nickname, given her since joining Morning Musume. Used by members and fans.
 * MASA☆KISSU (まさ☆キス): Nickname for Sato Masaki, compounded of MASA (Masaki) and KISSU (Kiss).

Profile
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 * Name: Sato Masaki (佐藤優樹)
 * Nicknames: Maa-chan (まーちゃん), Masaki (まさき), MASA☆KISS (まさ☆キス), Masa (まさ), Masaking (まさキング)
 * Birthdate: May 7, 1999 (age 16)
 * Birthplace: Hokkaido, Japan
 * Bloodtype: A
 * Height: 153cm
 * Hello! Project Status:
 * 2011-09-29: Member
 * 2011-09-29: Morning Musume Member
 * UP-FRONT AGENCY Status:
 * 2011-09-29: Member
 * 2012-10-01: Transferred to UP-FRONT PROMOTION (as part of Morning Musume)
 * UP-FRONT PROMOTION Status:
 * 2012-10-01: Member
 * Years in Morning Musume: 4 Years
 * Official Kaomoji: 川* ^_〉^)
 * Morning Musume Color:
 * Emerald Green (2011-Present)
 * Audition Song: "Maji Desu ka Ska!" by Morning Musume
 * Hello! Project groups:
 * Morning Musume (2011-Present)
 * Hello! Project Mobekimasu (2011-2013)
 * Harvest (2012-2016)
 * Jurin (2013-2016)
 * Sato no Akari (2014-2016)
 * -|Q&A=
 * Hobbies: Playing drums, riding horses.
 * Special Skills: Ballet and playing piano.
 * Favorite Food: Soba, udon, plum sheets.
 * Favorite Color: Yellow and green.
 * Favorite Place: Disneyland.
 * Philosophy: Being Smiley
 * Charm Point: Eyelashes
 * Motto: "Don't be noisy"
 * Favorite Word: "Deshou"
 * Favorite English phrase: "Thank you!"
 * Favorite Morning Musume song: Maji Desu ka Ska!, Fantasy ga Hajimaru, Iroppoi Jirettai
 * Favorite Song in the Past: Butterfly
 * Current Favorite Songs: Saraba, Itoshiki Kanashimitachi yo, Kokuhaku, Robo Kiss
 * Looks up to: Takahashi Ai, Niigaki Risa

Discography

 * See Also: List:Sato Masaki Discography Featured In

Solo DVDs

 * [2012.07.11] Greeting ~Sato Masaki~  (“e-Hello!” DVD)

Digital Photobooks

 * [2012.02.24] 9+10=∞ (鞘師里保/佐藤優樹)  (with Sayashi Riho)
 * [2013.01.29] Alo-Hello! Morning Musume 2012 (アロハロ！モーニング娘. 2012)  (Masaki version)
 * [2013.04.02] Alo-Hello! Morning Musume Tenki Gumi (アロハロ！モーニング娘. 天気組) (Masaki version)
 * [2013.04.09] Alo-Hello! Morning Musume Tenki Gumi (アロハロ！モーニング娘. 天気組)

Other Photobooks

 * [2012.09.10] Morning Musume Kyuukies & Juukies 1st official Photo Book (モーニング娘. 9・10期 1st official Photo Book)
 * [2013.01.15] Alo-Hello! Morning Musume 10ki Shashinshuu (アロハロ！モーニング娘. １０期写真集) (Morning Musume Tenkigumi)
 * [2013.04.20] Michishige ☆ Photo SOUL
 * [2013.12.01] Morning Musume Tenki Gumi BOOK (モーニング娘. 天気組BOOK)
 * [2014.10.16] Maa-chan & Kudo no Hello! Pro Senpai Tanbou-dan (まーちゃんくどぅーのハロプロ先輩探訪団) (with Kudo Haruka)

Cover girl



 * [2013.10.24] Weekly Famitsu Taiwan Vol.457

Featured on the cover

 * [2011.12.28] Hello! Channel Vol.7 (Iikubo Haruna, Fukumura Mizuki, Ishida Ayumi, Ikuta Erina, Sayashi Riho, Suzuki Kanon, & Kudo Haruka)
 * [2012.04.27] B.L.T U-17 Vol.22  (Back cover) (with Iikubo Haruna, Ishida Ayumi, & Kudo Haruka)
 * [2013.01.23] Anikan R Yanyan (Back cover) (Iikubo Haruna, Fukumura Mizuki, Ishida Ayumi, Ikuta Erina, Sayashi Riho, Suzuki Kanon, Oda Sakura, & Kudo Haruka)
 * [2013.04.11] Anikan R Yanyan Vol.5 (Back cover) (with Michishige Sayumi, Iikubo Haruna, Sayashi Riho, & Suzuki Kanon)
 * [2013.08.25] bounce issue 358 (Back cover) (with Iikubo Haruna, Ikuta Erina, Suzuki Kanon, & Kudo Haruka)
 * [2013.09.11] Anikan R Yanyan magazine Vol.9 (Fukumura Mizuki, Ishida Ayumi, Ikuta Erina, & Oda Sakura)
 * [2014.01.29] Anikan R Yanyan Vol.13 (Back cover) (with Fukumura Mizuki, Sayashi Riho, Suzuki Kanon, & Kudo Haruka)
 * [2014.04.30] Cool-up Girls Vol.1 (with Kudou Haruka)

TV Programs

 * [2011–2012] Hello Pro! TIME (ハロプロ！ＴＩＭＥ)
 * [2012–2013] Hello! SATOYAMA Life (ハロー！ＳＡＴＯＹＡＭＡライフ)
 * [2014–] The Girls Live

TV Dramas

 * [2012] Suugaku♥Joshi Gakuen (数学♥女子学園)

Theater

 * [2012] Stacey's Shoujo Saisatsu Kageki
 * [2014] LILIUM -Lilium Shoujo Junketsu Kageki- (LILIUM －リリウム 少女純潔歌劇－)
 * [2015] TRIANGLE
 * [2016] Zoku 11nin Iru! Higashi no Chihei, Nishi no Towa

Internet

 * [2011] Michishige Sayumi no "Mobekimasutte Nani??" (道重さゆみの『モベキマスってなに？？』)
 * [2012] Guest, Maachan  (ゲスト、まぁちゃん. )
 * [2013–] Hello! Project Station (ハロ！ステ)

Radio

 * [2012–] Morning Musume no Morning Jogakuin ~Houkago Meeting~ (モーニング娘. のモーニング女学院～放課後ミーティング～)

Rankings

 * She was voted 6th favorite member in the 2012 "Hello! Project Music Awards" event.
 * She was voted 5th favorite member in the 2013 "Hello! Project Music Awards" event.
 * In Radio bangumi magazine's 7th edition "favorite DJ ranking", readers voted for her as the #1 ranked DJ on AM radio in 2014.

Trivia

 * She is the sixth Morning Musume member to come from the Hokkaido prefecture.
 * Takagi Sayuki has said that she heard that Masaki can see fairies.
 * She has a very cheerful character.
 * She is often tired.
 * Her mom is a huge fan of Morning Musume.
 * She blew a kiss during her second time on stage and called it MasaKiss.
 * She is the only 10th generation member that has not had past experience in the entertainment industry.
 * She, Fukumura Mizuki and Nonaka Miki are the only three Morning Musume members to be left handed.
 * Her rivals are Ishida Ayumi and Oda Sakura.
 * She and Suzuki Kanon are known for having perfect pitches when it comes to recognizing notes played on the piano.
 * She spoke English until she was five years old when she began kindergarten and had to start using Japanese.
 * She grew up watching Disney Channel shows in English, and still watches them (despite no longer understanding the language).
 * She has the same birthday as 5th generation member Konno Asami, former Hello Pro Kenshuusei member Maeda Irori and current Hello Pro Kenshuusei member Danbara Ruru.


 * She usually forgets and stumbles on speaking lines on stage.
 * She is known to be affectionate with fellow members, particularly sharing hugs with Tanaka Reina and Michishige Sayumi.
 * She said on a radio show that she'd like to go and see all of America.
 * Both Tsunku and Oda Sakura stated in separate interviews that she is a genius.
 * She is afraid of chicks, which bears resemblance to Ishikawa Rika who is an ornithophobe.
 * In elementary school, she was called Maasa a lot because of her name Masaki, and her resemblance to Sudo Maasa from Berryz Koubou.
 * She has played the piano since she was two and has said that if she were not a member of Morning Musume, she would want to be a piano teacher.
 * Practiced drums starting in her third year of Elementary school, but stopped in 2010.
 * Is practiced to competition level obstacle jumping in horse back riding.
 * She began ballet in 2nd grade, to help her fix her posture. However, by the time she became a Morning Musume member, she had already quit.
 * She is currently the only 10th generation member to have the main singing role in a single, namely What is LOVE?.
 * It was like this until Kudo Haruka received the main singing role in the single Oh my wish! in 2015.
 * As of 2014, she has been placed in a unit every year since she joined.
 * She had said that she wouldn't allow any 12th generation member to get the light blue member color.
 * During the 9th-11th gen weekly radio show, Sato talked admiringly about ANGERME member Sasaki Rikako.
 * Michishige Sayumi said that one of her dreams is for her sister, Aneshige, and Sato to meet up.
 * Kudo Haruka said that Sato can communicate with aliens, while Oda Sakura finds Sato's disappearance a mystery, and believes that there is no person who could beat Sato in communication skills. Oda once said in an old interview that Masaki could be the next evolution of the human race.
 * Tsunku commented: "She keeps acting the youngest one, but she's quite clever. She's bad at studying, but somehow she has the ability to pull through, making her a smart girl in one way. But if she sees this she'll just think she's smart, and that's kinda scary... Work hard!".
 * Their manager asked her to make something with someone (from the management) for the 12th generation to practice their sense of rhythm. But before they could, she’d already made it all by herself: a CD of her own composition.
 * 3 of 4 members in the 12th generation had said that Sato was a genius, first by Nonaka Miki in her blog, then Makino Maria in her blog.
 * Nonaka: She was talking about "bringing everyone together", and she's been helping 12th gen. with dancing, and has been teaching me a lot. Up to the really small details of the dance. So, Since I really love Sato-san's dancing, I want to become like that too! I really love Sato-san's dancing. It's my goal. And, I also think Sato-san's words are amazing, to the point that one day I'd like her to write some sort of poem collection, and make it into a book. If Sato-san were to release a book, I'd definitely buy many copies (laugh).
 * Makino: Though I always think it, Sato-san is such a genius. What she says, what she thinks, all the questions she has... She's not a normal person, or rather, her way of looking at things is different from everyone else's.
 * Ogata Haruna: Sato-san is a genius. Like the metaphors she uses to talk... I think that sort of thing is amazing. It's like she's not human(ningen janai). Someone who can do anything.
 * Oda Sakura as well said in the radio show Morning Jogakuin that she would like to learn the genius of Sato. She also said that Sato composes music at home like it's her side job. She even does some recording in the car.
 * She uses an iPad application to create songs using drum, piano, guitar. She added Oda Sakura's voice to the song and made her own version on Fantasy ga Hajimaru (Masaki version) featuring Oda Sakura.
 * She does programmed drum beats, EDM, vocal things, key modulations.
 * She had created her own song titled 人生はいろいろあーる♪ (Jinsei wa iro-iro aru♪). When she heard that Fukumura Mizuki had become leader, she imagined Fukumura-san's face and earnestly wrote a song about her. But when it was finished, she felt embarrassed and did not show the completed song to her. Only Oda has heard the full song.
 * She has a habit of smelling people, especially those who wear good perfume.
 * During handshake events she has been known to spray perfume on fans.
 * At a handshake event, she sprayed her perfume onto some fans. It trended on Twitter eventually.
 * She was called "The Monster overflowing with talents," in the headline of Logirl Magazine's interview with her.
 * She can imitate the singing voices of some aces and H!P's best vocalists, such as Tanaka Reina, Fujimoto Miki, Sugaya Risako and Sayashi Riho. Fans sometimes find it hard to distinguish her powerful vocals from Oda Sakura's vocals.
 * Karin Miyamoto said on the show Idol Moiccho that Masaki always says "I can't do it", but when things begin, she suddenly changes like someone else and works it out. Karin thinks of herself as a hard worker who can achieve only by practice, while Masaki is gifted by nature. So "I want to beat her gifted talent with my effort." The host (known as Gurasu-san, a big fan of Masaki as well) says Masaki is in some respects a tensai (genius) and Karin agrees on it.
 * Lyricist and Musical teacher Niira Etsuko told in a Youtube video the behind story about Princess Margaret song in LILIUM. According to her, the arrangement of the song is mostly done by Masaki. Original demo was like 1:15~25, which Masaki changed to 1:26~35. Niira says Masaki is genius and you can't easily find someone like Maa in Japan. Masaki was scolded for her too much arrangement, but Niira says it's her fault because she's the one who approved it. And lastly she says that changing other's work to the extent that you are scolded for that is amazing and that musically Masaki hit the nail on the head. "From the point of view of normal Japanese woman or their peace-at-any-price principle, Maachan is the one who causes trouble." “I can see why she likes Reina” she says with a laugh.
 * AKB48 superstar Sashihara Rino is a big fan of hers  . Ito Chiyuri (Team Syachihoko) and LingLing (BiSH) are confessed wotas of Masaki as well
 * Masaki was the only 10th generation member to revieve solo lines in Password is Zero, Yuugure wa Ameagari and The Vision.
 * She shares the same last name with Up Up Girls (Kari) member Sato Ayano and Hello Pro Kenshuusei Hokkaido member Sato Hikari.
 * Oda Sakura and Iikubo Haruna said that Masaki mistook the lyrics in Utakata Saturday Night. The line is "Ato mawashite (後回して)" (Put it off later) but Maachan often sung it as "Atama mawashite (頭回して)" (Turn your head). She has since begun to sing it normally. You can see her sing it like this in her Solo version
 * Sakura said that Miki's younger sister noticed it while watching the MV and asked Miki: "This part... did Sato-san sang 'Atama mawashite', onee-chan?". Then they asked Masaki directly and she said she really thought it was "Atama mawashite".
 * Momoiro Clover Z member Sasaki Ayaka said on her radio show that her favorite idol is currently Masaki.