Sugaya Risako

Sugaya Risako (菅谷梨沙子) is a J-pop idol, actress, and model under UP-FRONT PROMOTION. She is a former member of Hello! Project, having joined as a member of Hello! Project Kids in 2002 and later debuting as a member of Berryz Koubou in 2004. During her time in Hello! Project, she was also a member of 4KIDS, Zoku v-u-den, Guardians 4, BeriKyuu, Cat's♥Eye 7, and Dia Lady.

She graduated from Hello! Project on March 3, 2015 in a joint graduation concert with the other members of Berryz Koubou.

Early Life
Sugaya Risako was born on April 4, 1994 in Zushi, Kanagawa, Japan.

2002
On June 30, Sugaya successfully passed the Hello! Project Kids Audition along with 14 other girls. Her debut within Hello! Project came with the premiere of the first Minimoni feature film, as part of 4KIDS, a shuffle group formed exclusively for the movie.

2003
Sugaya starred in the movie Hotaru no Hoshi, as Hikari, a fragile elementary school student who, with the help of her caring teacher, has a chance to be momentarily reunited with her deceased mother and overcome her emotional problems. She also starred in the drama "Shonan Kawarayane Monogatari."

This year also marked her first appearance on Kōhaku Uta Gassen, as one of Matsuura Aya's backup dancers, during the 54th edition of the renowned NHK New Year program.

2004
Early in the year Sugaya became part of the newly formed group Berryz Koubou. Inside the group she, along with fellow member Natsuyaki Miyabi and, to a certain extent, Tsugunaga Momoko and Kumai Yurina, became the central performers.

Being a member of Berryz Koubou, she participated in the band's weekly radio show Berryz Koubou Kiritsu! Rei! Chakuseki!.

She also, like other Hello! Project members, appeared in the Musume Dokyu! segments, namely episodes 39, 40, 54, 55, and 56.

Additionally, Sugaya did a commercial for the Nihon Shokuniku Shōhi Sōgō Center in October.

2006
In August, Sugaya was interviewed by MC Goto Maki in the 12th installment of the online-only show Hello! Pro Hour. She later re-appeared, along Tsugunaga Momoko, on the 20th and last episode of Hello! Pro Hour.

On October 12, Sugaya became the first member of Berryz Koubou, and the youngest of all Hello! Project, to release a solo photo book, which was, even prior to its release, met with mixed feelings by both Japanese and foreign fans. She herself admitted, in an interview with Sanspo.com, to first having doubts regarding the photoshoot, but claims to have had a pleasant experience and hopes her fans enjoy the various facets of her personality.

On December 31, Sugaya once again took the stage at the 57th edition of Kōhaku Uta Gassen as a backup dancer in Morning Musume's performance of Aruiteru, along with the remaining members of Berryz Koubou, Country Musume and ℃-ute.

2009
Sugaya became a member of the newly formed unit Guardians 4, along with Kumai Yurina, Nakajima Saki and Mitsui Aika, to record music for the anime Shugo Chara! an anime that Buono! also sings for.

It was revealed in July that Sugaya Risako would form part of Zoku Biyuuden, along with Michishige Sayumi and Junjun.

2010
Risako started voice-acting Ibu Himuro, a character in the anime, "Gokujou Meccha Motte Iinchou." Three months later her first solo single was announced (alongside a new one of the main character, Ogawa Mana as Kitagawa Mimi).

It was announced on November 12, that she and Ogawa Mana were nominated for Billboard JAPAN's "Independent Artist of the Year 2010" award, due to their characters (Himuro Ibu and Kitagawa Mimi) on the anime "Gokujo Meccha Motte Iinchou."

2012
On July 25, it was announced that Berryz Koubou's Sugaya Risako, Shimizu Saki, Kumai Yurina, Sudo Maasa and ℃-ute's Yajima Maimi, Nakajima Saki and Hagiwara Mai would be performing in an stage play titled CAT'S♥EYE, based on a manga. The stage play ran from September 22 to September 30.

2013
On March 2, it was announce at SATOYAMA e Yukou ~Forest For Rest~ that Sugaya and Suzuki Airi would be part of a new unit called Dia Lady.

On April 4, Sugaya held a birthday fanclub event, titled ～with thanks～.

2014
On April 3, Sugaya sang "Let it Go" on M! Countdown alongside Korean artists 2PM's Nichkhun, Girls Day's Minah, MBLAQ's G.O, and Block B's P.O.

On April 4, Sugaya celebrated her 20th birthday. The special event was called Berryz Koubou ~Sugaya Risako Birthday Event 2014~, the event featured two performances in Tokyo.

2015
On February 26, it was announced that after Berryz Koubou's final live at Nippon Budokan on March 3, Sugaya would be taking a break from the entertainment business.

2016
On June 15, Sugaya made a post on her official blog for the first time in a year and three months since Berryz Koubou went on hiatus, and announced that she opened an Instagram account.

2017
On February 13, Sugaya became an icon member for the womens' beauty and fashion site GF, and began an article series titled "Renaissance".

On October 18, suddenly announced that Sugaya has decided to get married to a man of ordinary background and is expected give birth to her first child in the next spring. She would therefore go on maternity leave, and her future activities would be decided once she settles down after giving birth and starts nursing. Sugaya revealed in an interview that she is currently five months pregnant and she started dating her partner this year. He is also in his 20s and works in Tokyo, and they first met at a dinner party Sugaya went to with a friend.

Personal Life
Family= Sugaya has a younger brother.

When Sugaya joined Hello! Project Kids, she was a second year elementary school student. She graduated from high school in March 2013.
 * -|Education=

The following list are notable friendships Sugaya Risako has acquired:
 * -|Friendships=
 * Fukuda Kanon: She is close friends with ANGERME member Fukuda Kanon. Her pairing name with her is RiloMaro (りろまろ).
 * Suzuki Airi: She is good friends with Suzuki Airi from ℃-ute.
 * Ishimura Maiha: Her best friend within Berryz Koubou was Ishimura Maiha until her graduation in 2005.
 * Kyary Pamyu Pamyu: She is good friends with Kyary Pamyu Pamyu.

Here is a list of nicknames that was used to refer to Sugaya Risako:
 * -|Nicknames=
 * Chanrii (ちゃんりー): Official nickname, given her since joining Berryz Koubou. Used by members and fans.
 * Rii-san (りーさん): Official nickname, given her since joining Berryz Koubou. Used by members and fans.

Profile
Stats=
 * Real Name: Sugaya Risako (菅谷梨沙子)
 * Nickname: Chanrii (ちゃんりー), Rii-san (りーさん), Risakongu (りさこんぐ), Rii, Sugu-san, Mucchi, Risako (りさこ), Orin-chan, Risati (リサティ), Rishako, Ri-tan, Rii-chan (りーちゃん), Riiko (りーこ), Rishamaru (りしゃまる),
 * Birth Date:
 * Birthplace: Zushi, Kanagawa, Japan
 * Blood Type: A
 * Western Zodiac: Aries
 * Eastern Zodiac: Dog
 * Height: 161cm (5'3.5")
 * Hello! Project Status:
 * 2002-06-30: Member
 * 2004-01-14: Berryz Koubou Member
 * 2015-03-03: Graduated
 * Years in Berryz Koubou: 10 Years
 * Official Kaomoji: 州*‘ o‘ﾘ
 * Berryz Koubou Color:
 * Orange (2005-2006)
 * Pink (2005)
 * Yellow (2007-2008)
 * Red (2009-2015)
 * Cat's♥Eye 7 Color: Yellow
 * Hello! Project Kids Audition song: "Minimoni Hinamatsuri!" by Minimoni
 * Hello! Project Groups:
 * Hello! Project Kids (2002–2015)
 * 4KIDS (2002–2003)
 * Berryz Koubou (2004–2015)
 * Guardians 4 (2009–2010)
 * Zoku v-u-den (2009-2011)
 * Hello! Project Mobekimasu (2010-2013)
 * BeriKyuu (2011-2015)
 * Cat's♥Eye 7 (2012)
 * Dia Lady (2013-2015)
 * Concert Units:
 * Hello! Project Shirogumi (2005)
 * Wonderful Hearts (2006–2010)
 * Shuffle Units:
 * H.P. All Stars (2004)
 * Other:
 * Little Gatas (2004–2007)
 * -|Q&A=
 * Hobby: Drawing, making small things
 * Habit: Clutching the remote control while watching TV
 * Strong Point: Being bright and cheerful
 * Weak Point: Not cleaning up afterwards
 * Favorite Color: Red, white, pink, black
 * Favorite Flower: Lavender, rose, hibiscus.
 * Favorite Subject: Art
 * Favorite Season: Spring, summer, fall, winter.
 * Favorite Word: "Arigatou" (thanks).
 * Favorite English Word: "Hello!".
 * Favorite Song: "Namida no Umi de Dakaretai ~SEA OF LOVE~" by Southern All Stars.
 * Favorite Berryz Koubou Song: "Himitsu no U.ta.hi.me"
 * Favorite Song in the Past: "Minimoni Jankenpyon!" by Minimoni, "Minimoni. Hinamatsuri" by Minimoni, "Anpanman no March" by Dreaming.
 * Current Favorite Song: "Skip Beat" by Superfly (KUWATA BAND cover), "Sakura" by Shimizu Shota, "HIKARI" by ayaka
 * Favorite Book: Inagawa Junji no Kowai Hanashi, Crayon Oukoku
 * Favorite Movie: Disney movies
 * Favorite Food: Curry, steak, miso noodles, mabo tofu
 * Least Favorite Food: Avocado, scallops, sazae
 * Scared of: Big dogs
 * Disliked thing/thing to do: Big dogs, rides
 * Charm point: Eyes
 * Favorite Hello Pro Kenshuusei: Ogawa Rena
 * -|More=
 * [2010.01] Nation Junior Magazine (Thailand)
 * 1. Is it hard for teenagers working in the entertainment industry?:
 * Sometimes when we have a show at the same time I've arranged to hang out with my friends.
 * 2. Where do you see yourself in 50 years?:
 * Living a laid-back life, I guess.

Discography

 * See also: List:Sugaya Risako Discography Featured In

Singles

 * 1) [2010.10.13] Oshare My Dream / Elegant Girl (おしゃれ マイドリーム/エレガントガール) (Kitagami Mimi (Ogawa Mana) with MM Gakuen Gasshoubu / Himuro Ibu (Sugaya Risako))

Digital Singles

 * [2011.03.29] LOVE Namida Iro (LOVE涙色; LOVE the Color of Tears) (Matsuura Aya cover)
 * [2011.03.30] Akai Nikkichou (赤い日記帳; Red Diary) (Akagumi 4 cover)
 * [2011.03.30] Egao ni Namida ~THANK YOU! DEAR MY FRIENDS~ (笑顔に涙; Smiles and Tears ~THANK YOU! DEAR MY FRIENDS~) (Matsuura Aya cover)

Solo Songs

 * [2006.07.05] Yeah! Meccha Holiday (Yeah! めっちゃホリディ; Yeah! Super Holiday) (Matsuura Aya cover)
 * [2008.09.10] REAL LOVE

Compilations

 * [2010.12.15] Hello! Project - Petit Best 11 (#10 Elegant Girl) (CV: Himuro Ibu)

Solo DVDs

 * [2009.12.02] Sugaya Risako in Hokkaido
 * [2011.02.12] Le Soleil ("e-Hello!" DVD)

Other DVDs

 * [2012.03.xx] Berryz Days 4 (with Kumai Yurina)
 * [2013.10.26] Berryz Koubou 3EVENTS DVD - Sugaya Risako Birthday Event ～with thanks～ / Sudou Maasa, Natsuyaki Miyabi, and Sugaya Risako FC Tour Travelix in Shirakaba Lake (Fanclub DVD)
 * [2014.07.28] Berryz Koubou Birthday Event 2014 "Tokunaga Chinami & Sugaya Risako" (Berryz工房バースデーイベント2014"徳永千奈美＆菅谷梨沙子")
 * [2015.02.28] Berryz Koubou DVD Magazine Vol.41 (with Sudo Maasa )
 * [2015.02.28] Berryz Koubou DVD Magazine Vol.41 (with Shimizu Saki)

Solo Photobooks

 * 1) [2006.10.11] Risako
 * 2) [2007.07.20] pure+
 * 3) [2008.02.06] Ring3 ~Rin Rin Rin~ (Ring3～リンリンリンッ！～)
 * 4) [2009.11.27] Risou (梨想)

Digital Photobooks

 * [2009.12.16] Berryz Koubou in Hawaii (Berryz工房 in HAWAII) (Risako version)
 * [2011.03.29] Rainbow Berryz (虹色ベリーズ) (Risako version)
 * [2013.10.01] Alo-Hello! Berryz Koubou 2013 (アロハロ！Berryz工房2013) (Risako version)

Concert Photobooks

 * [2007.01.04+2007.01.28] Hello! Project 2007 WINTER
 * [2008.01.04+2008.01.27] Hello! Project 2008 WINTER
 * [2012.03.30] Hello! Project 2012 WINTER Hello☆Pro Tengoku Live Shashinshū ~Rock-chan & Funky-chan~

Other Photobooks

 * [2010.03.24] Hello! Project BEST SHOT!! Vol.18  (with Mano Erina, Suzuki Airi, Tsugunaga Momoko, & Yajima Maimi)

Cover girl

 * [2010.10.13] Anican R Vol.75
 * [2013.05.31] Weekly Famitsu Taiwan Vol.437

Featured on the cover

 * [2010.10.11] Otaku Pocket (with Ogawa Mana)
 * [2012.04.06] Top Yell (with Morning Musume [Main feature], Suzuki Airi, & Wada Ayaka)
 * [2012.06.25] BIG ONE GIRLS (with Yajima Maimi, Tsugunaga Momoko, & Suzuki Airi)
 * [2012.09.29] Wai Wai Thailand Vol.142 (with Shimizu Saki & Kumai Yurina)
 * [2013.06.28] Anican R YanYan vol.7 (Back cover) (with Tokunaga Chinami, Sudou Maasa, & Kumai Yurina)
 * [2013.10.07] Top Yell November issue (with C-ute [Main feature], Sudou Maasa, Natsuyaki Miyabi, & Kumai Yurina)

Movies

 * [2002] Minimoni the Movie Okashi na Daibouken! (ミニモニ. じゃム→ビ→お菓子な大冒険！)
 * [2004] Hotaru no Hoshi (ほたるの星) (as Hikari)
 * [2011] Ousama Game (王様ゲーム) (as Shirokawa Mami)

TV Programs

 * [2002–2007] Hello! Morning (ハロー! モーニング)
 * [2007–2008] Haromoni@ (ハロモニ@)
 * [2008] Berikyuu! (ベリキュー!)
 * [2008–2009] Yorosen! (よろセン!)
 * [2010–2011] Bijo Gaku (美女学)
 * [2011–2012] Hello Pro! TIME (ハロプロ！ＴＩＭＥ)
 * [2011–2013] Kaette Kita Berryz Kamen! (帰ってきたBerryz仮面!)
 * [2012–2013] Hello! SATOYAMA Life (ハロー！ＳＡＴＯＹＡＭＡライフ)
 * [2014–2015] The Girls Live

Internet

 * [2013–2015] Hello! Project Station (ハロ！ステ)

TV Drama

 * [2002-09] Shonan Kawarayane Monogatari (湘南瓦屋根物語) (on TV Tokyo)

Anime

 * [2009–2010] Gokujou!! Mecha Mote Iinchou (極上!!めちゃモテ委員長) (as Himuro Ibu)

Theater

 * [2006] Edo Kara Chakushin!? ~Timeslip to Kengai!~ (江戸から着信!? 〜タイムスリップto圏外!〜)
 * [2007] Reverse! ~ Watashi no Karada Doko Desu ka? (リバース! 〜私の体どこですか?)
 * [2008] Berryz Koubou VS Berryz Koubou (Berryz工房 VS Berryz工房)
 * [2009] Thank You Very Berry (サンク ユー ベリー ベリー)
 * [2010] Sanokuen Shoujo (三億円少女)
 * [2011] Real-etude Minna no Ie Girl's STAGE (リアルエチュード みんなの家 Girl's STAGE)
 * [2011] Sengoku Jieitai
 * [2012] CAT'S♥EYE (キャッツ♥アイ)
 * [2012] Joshi Rakugo (女子落語)
 * [2012] Akasaka Dance Dance Dance (赤坂ダンスダンスダンス)
 * [2013] Warera Jeanne ~Shoujo Seisen Kageki~ (我らジャンヌ 〜少女聖戦歌劇〜) (as Gigi and Jeanne d'Arc)
 * [2014] Sengoku Jieitai

Radio

 * [2009–2012] Tsuukai! Berryz Oukoku (痛快! ベリーズ王国)

Commercials

 * [2003.10] Japan Meat Information Service Center (日本食肉消費総合センター)

Solo Events
1st Event= The event took place on May 21, 2008.

Performances
 * Zutto Suki de Ii Desu ka (ずっと好きでいいですか) by Matsuura Aya
 * Minimoni Hinamatsuri! (ミニモニ. ひなまつり！) by Minimoni
 * Tsukiatteru no ni Kataomoi(付き合っているのに片思い) by Berryz Koubou

The event took place on September 17, 2008.
 * -|2nd Event=

Setlist
 * Kokuhaku no Funsui Hiroba(告白の噴水広場) by Berryz Koubou
 * Koisuru Angel Heart(恋する♡エンジェル♡ハート) by v-u-den

The event took place on April 27, 2009.
 * -|3rd Event=

Setlist
 * Natsu Remember You (夏 Remember you) by Berryz Koubou

The event took place on January 14, 2010.
 * -|4th Event=

Setlist
 * Watashi ga Suru Koto nai Hodo Zenbu Shite Kureru Kare (私がすることない程 全部してくれる) by Berryz Koubou
 * Seishun Oodoori (青春大通り) by Berryz Koubou
 * Semi (蝉) by Berryz Koubou
 * Suna wo Kamu You ni...NAMIDA (砂を噛むように・・・NAMIDA) by Matsuura Aya
 * Nanni mo Iwazu ni I Love You (なんにも言わずに I LOVE YOU) by v-u-den

Rankings

 * She ranked 1st in Asian Plus Photo Book's April 2010 "6 hot girls from Hello Project".
 * She ranked #116 in ENTAME magazine's "Most Influential female Idols of 2010".
 * She ranked #9 in Men's Cyzo's 2010 "Top 10 Idol Boobs" ranking.
 * She was voted 7th favorite member in the 2010 "Hello! Project Music Awards" event.
 * She ranked #30 in Anikan R Yanyan magazine's May 2013 "Singing idol you like the most".
 * She ranked 4th in mixi's June 2013 Hello! Project Popularity Ranking.
 * She ranked #50 in All Night Nippon Listener's 2013 Overall Female Idol Ranking.
 * She ranked #36 in Anikan R Yanyan magazine's September 2013 "Singing idol you like the most".

Trivia

 * She is the youngest member of Berryz Koubou.
 * Iikubo Haruna thinks Risako is the coolest member of Hello! Project.
 * member is a fan of Sugaya Risako.
 * She is extremely good at Puyo Puyo (a puzzle game), and has beaten Kajiwara from Music Fighter in the game.
 * She was the first Berryz Koubou member to release a solo photobook.
 * In a Berryz Koubou DVD Magazine release, she said her favorite Berryz member was Natsuyaki Miyabi.
 * At her initial Hello! Project Kids audition, she appeared with a broken arm.
 * One time, a boy in her class confessed his love for her in front of everyone in the classroom.
 * She said her favorite Berryz Koubou song is "Himitsu no U.ta.hi.me."
 * She was the first Hello! Project Kid to get a photobook.
 * Her favorite artist is UNJASH.
 * She has been noted to muddle out her name while introducing herself at times, from saying it too fast. At times, "Sugaaskkodesu" or "Sugayaskkodesu" is usually what comes out. She has been asked to repeat her name on TV programs, and was also criticized for it on the final episode of Gyao's Hello Pro Hour.
 * She and Yajima Maimi had the most substantial magazine appearances in 2009.
 * She cries the most during the song "BYE BYE matane" out of all of the members in Berryz Koubou. This is because this song was the last song she sang with her best friend Ishimura Maiha.
 * She was the first Hello! Project Kids member to release a solo single.
 * In Yorosen!, she taught the other Berryz Koubou members about Fantasy.
 * She says she does not want to go back in time to change any part of her life. She claims she would only want to change her future from where she is now.
 * She says while she's an idol, she won't cut or dye her hair back to black unless something comes up at work where she has to.
 * She got a letter from Tsunku telling her she should try and stand out by using lots of different looks of her own, and it's why she dyes her hair so many different colors.
 * If she was able to use magic, she would like to be invisible and use that power to pull pranks.