Michishige Sayumi

Michishige Sayumi (道重さゆみ, born July 13, 1989) is a Japanese pop singer. She is a sixth generation member and current leader of Morning Musume as well as the leader of Hello! Project.

She became a member of Morning Musume in 2003, as a sixth generation member alongside Fujimoto Miki, Kamei Eri and Tanaka Reina.

She is well known for portraying a narcissistic image in TV shows, often calling herself the cutest member of Morning Musume. In one of the of the skits known as Hello! Morning Theatre on Hello! Morning, she played a character known as “Ichiban Kawaii” (the cutest). She created “Usa-chan Peace” (Bunny Peace) which is a phrase Michishige uses to identify herself. While saying “Usa-chan Peace” she holds her index and middle fingers in V shapes next to her ears.

2003
On January 19, Michishige Sayumi passed the 6th generation auditions and joined Morning Musume, along with Kamei Eri and Tanaka Reina.

When Michishige passed the audition to join Morning Musume, Tsunku wrote in a comment about her that her singing is weak. After the audition, Michishige had taken voice lessons to improve her singing, but even she admits that her own singing is still bad.

During the spring she, along with the rest of the 6th generation members, made her first concert appearance on the Morning Musume CONCERT TOUR 2003 Haru "NON STOP!" during Yasuda Kei's graduation.

On July 30, Morning Musume's 19th single, Shabondama, was released. This was Michishige's debut single, as well as Kamei and Tanaka's.

Towards the end of 2003, Michishige began appearing in the show Revelations of M as a regular with ex-Morning Musume member Nakazawa Yuko.

2005
Since 2005, Michishige was assigned as mentor to 7th generation member Kusumi Koharu. Later, she admitted that she hated being Kusumi's mentor because Kusumi had to be taught everything. Michishige also said that she took out her frustration by plucking out her eyebrows.

2006
In October, she began hosting her own half-hour radio show “Konya mo Usa-chan Peace" on CBC Radio every Tuesday at 11:30 P.M.

2007
On June 9, 2007, Michishige began co-hosting the Young Town radio show as a result of Fujimoto Miki's Friday magazine scandal and subsequent resignation from Morning Musume.

2009
Starting 2009, Michishige appeared several times on different Japanese variety TV shows, either on her own or along with other members, usually with Yaguchi Mari. In summer 2009 she gained decent recognition in the Japanese media due to her appearing in high-rating shows like London Hearts, Downtown DX and Odoru Sanma Goten, as well as in less popular shows. Netizens have pointed out “lately Michishige has been appearing often on TV”. A TV Guide article from August 2008 praised her sharp tongue. Michishige has started using her sharp tongue since sometime ago, particularly in her radio show, where on certain episodes she comments on something from the point of view of “Good/Angel Sayumi” and “Bad/Black/Devil Sayumi”.

It was revealed on July 2009 that Michishige would form part of Zoku v-u-den along with Junjun and Sugaya Risako.

2010
In February, Michishige officially opened up a Gree blog.

In March, Yaguchi Mari, Satoda Mai, and Michishige were revealed to be regulars on the midnight TBS show Aimai na!. Michishige confirmed that she was going to be a regular on that show on her blog.

The official site for the Momusu Rokkies (Morning Musume 6th Generation) event titled "Morning Musume Presents Kamei Eri, Michishige Sayumi, Tanaka Reina Premium Summer Dinner Show" at Prince Hotel in Shinigawa was opened.

2011
It was annouced that Michishige would be the voice for "Haro" for the MMO game Dragon Nest.

Along with Tanaka Reina, Michishige hosted a premium Christmas dinner show. The date was 12/23 and was hosted at the Prince Hotels.

2012
On January 2, 2012, it was announced that 5th Generation member Niigaki Risa would graduate from Morning Musume and Hello! Project on May 18, 2012. As Michishige was the second oldest in Morning Musume and Hello! Project at the time, Morning Musume and Hello! Project leadership was passed down to Michishige after the graduation of Niigaki on May 19, 2012.

On January 23rd, a contest was held in Japan during a press conference to pick a new voice for Dragon Nest's Harori, an in game idol character who Michishige had previously voiced. The contest was called "God Idol! Harori Junior-Senior Battle”. The contestants were Tsugunaga Momoko, Barbie-san, and herself. The rest of the match took place online in which she came out victorious.

On October 10, Michishige opened an Ameba blog.

2013
On January 19, both Michishige and Tanaka Reina officially had spent 10 full years in Morning Musume. With the graduation announcement of Tanaka, this means that Michishige will become the last remaining sixth generation member of Morning Musume as well as the last member remaining from the "Platinum Era".

Profile

 * Name: Michishige Sayumi (道重さゆみ)
 * Nickname: Sayumin (さゆみん), Sayu (さゆ), Shige-san (しげさん), Oyakata (親方; Master), Shige-pinku (重ピンク)
 * Birthdate: July 13, 1989 (age 23)
 * Birthplace: Ube, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan
 * Blood type: A
 * Height: 163cm (5'3")
 * Hello! Project Status:
 * 2003-01-19: Member
 * 2003-01-19: Morning Musume Member
 * UP-FRONT PROMOTION Status:
 * 2003-01-19: Member
 * Years in Morning Musume: 10 Years
 * Morning Musume Color:
 * Yellow (2003-2006)
 * Pink (2006-Present)
 * Otome Gumi Color: Purple
 * Hobbies: Collecting things (hair ties, stickers, collectible toys, erasers, etc.), talking
 * Special skill: Braiding, Y-balance, math
 * Motto: Never refuse a gift
 * Favorite Word: "Thank you", "Left-right symmetry"
 * Favorite English Word: "Japan"
 * Favorite Color: Pink
 * Favorite Sports: Tennis
 * Favorite Artists: BeForU
 * Inspirational People: Ogura Yuko (Michishige has stated she thinks Yuko looks like herself)
 * Favorite Movie: Titanic, Celeb to Binbo Taro
 * Favorite Flowers: Red freesias
 * Favorite Animal: Cats (Retitled to Hello!Kitty)
 * Favorite Season: Summer, winter
 * Favorite Food: Mentaiko spaghetti, chocolate
 * Disliked Food: Avocado, milk
 * Favorite Manga: Bokura ga Ita, Angel Lip, Sugar Sugar Rune, Paradise Kiss, and Detective Conan.
 * Favorite Song: Go Girl ~Koi no Victory~, Ki.Se.Ki
 * Favorite Song in the Past: White Love, "Ai no Shirushi" by PUFFY, "Hidamari no Uta" by Le Couple
 * Current Favorite Song: Samui ne., Zutto Zutto Tomodachi, Follow Me
 * Hello! Project Groups:
 * Morning Musume (2003-Present)
 * Morning Musume Otome Gumi (2003-2004)
 * Ecomoni (2004–2007)
 * Rainbow Pink (2006-2009)
 * Zoku v-u-den (2009-Present)
 * Muten Musume (2010)
 * Hello! Project Mobekimasu (2011-2013)
 * Hello! Project MobekisuJ (2013-Present)
 * Subgroups:Morning Musume Otome Gumi (2003–2004)
 * Concert Units:
 * Hello! Project Akagumi (2005)
 * Wonderful Hearts (2006)
 * Shuffle Units:
 * 2004: H.P. All Stars
 * Other:
 * Metro Rabbits H.P. (2006)

Morning Musume

 * Shabondama (Debut)
 * Go Girl ~Koi no Victory~
 * Ai Araba IT'S ALL RIGHT
 * Roman ~MY DEAR BOY~
 * Joshi Kashimashi Monogatari
 * Namida ga Tomaranai Houkago
 * THE Manpower!!
 * Osaka Koi no Uta
 * Iroppoi Jirettai
 * Chokkan 2 ~Nogashita Sakana wa Ookiizo!~
 * SEXY BOY ~Soyokaze ni Yorisotte~
 * Ambitious! Yashinteki de Ii jan
 * Aruiteru
 * Egao YES Nude
 * Kanashimi Twilight
 * Onna ni Sachi Are
 * Mikan
 * Resonant Blue
 * Pepper Keibu
 * Naichau Kamo
 * Shouganai Yume Oibito
 * Nanchatte Ren'ai
 * Kimagure Princess
 * Onna ga Medatte Naze Ikenai
 * Seishun Collection
 * Appare! Kaiten Zushi (as Muten Musume)
 * Onna to Otoko no Lullaby Game
 * Maji Desu ka Ska!
 * Only you
 * Kono Chikyuu no Heiwa wo Honki de Negatterun da yo!/Kare to Issho ni Omise ga Shitai!
 * Busu ni Naranai Tetsugaku (Mobekimasu)
 * Pyocopyoco Ultra
 * Ren'ai Hunter
 * One•Two•Three/The Matenrou Show
 * Wakuteka Take a chance
 * Help me!!
 * Brainstorming/Kimi Sae Ireba Nani mo Iranai

Morning Musume Otome Gumi

 * Ai no Sono ~Touch My Heart!~
 * Yuujou ~Kokoro no Busu ni wa Naranee!~

Ecomoni

 * Tensai! LET'S GO Ayayamu (Ayayamu with Ecohamzu)

H.P. ALL STARS

 * ALL FOR ONE & ONE FOR ALL!

Solo Songs

 * [2004.09.14] Senkou Hanabi (せんこう花火; Toy Fireworks)  (Morning Musume cover)
 * [2009.03.18] It's You
 * [2012.09.12] Lalala no Pipipi (ラララのピピピ; The Pipipi of Lalala)

Group Songs

 * [2004.02.18] Do it! Now (Morning Musume cover; with Kamei Eri and Tanaka Reina)
 * [2004.12.04] Ii Koto Aru Kinen ni Shukan (Morning Musume cover; with Yaguchi Mari and Fujimoto Miki)
 * [2004.12.08] Lemon Iro to Milk Tea (with Takahashi Ai, Konno Asami, Ogawa Makoto, Niigaki Risa, Fujimoto Miki, Kamei Eri, and Tanaka Reina)
 * [2006.02.15] Rainbow Pink (as Shigepink; with Kohapink)
 * [2006.12.13] Wa~ MERRY Pin X'mas! (as Shigepink; with Kohapink)
 * [2007.03.27] Takara no Hako (as Shigepink; with Kohapink)
 * [2008.11.26] Pinponpan Taisou (Suginami Junior Chorus, Kanamorizei cover; with Kamei Eri, Tanaka Reina, Kusumi Koharu, Mitsui Aika, Qian Lin, and Li Chun)
 * [2009.02.18] Yowamushi (with Niigaki Risa)
 * [2009.07.15] Sekai wa Futari no Tame ni (Sagara Naomi cover; with Kusumi Koharu, Mitsui Aika, and Li Chun)
 * [2010.03.17] Ookii Hitomi (with Kamei Eri and Tanaka Reina)
 * [2011.10.12] Suki da na Kimi ga  (with Fukumura Mizuki)
 * [2012.07.04] Watashi no Jidai! (私の時代!; My Era!) (with Tanaka Reina)
 * [2012.10.10] Shinnen Dake wa Tsuranu Kitose! (信念だけは貫き通せ!, Keep Your Belief Absolutely!) (with Ikuta Erina, Sayashi Riho, Suzuki Kanon, and Iikubo Haruna)
 * [2013.01.23] Aishuu no Romantic (哀愁のロマンティック; Sorrow's Romantic)  (with Fukumura Mizuki)
 * [2013.04.17] Tokimeku Tokimeke (トキメクトキメケ; Fluttering Heartbeat) (with Fukumura Mizuki, Ikuta Erina, Iikubo Haruna, and Ishida Ayumi)

DVDs

 * [2007.07.18] 17 ~Love Hello! Michishige Sayumi DVD~
 * [2008.10.01] LOVE STORY
 * [2009.07.22] 20's time.
 * [2010.04.28] Sayu
 * [2011.03.20] homey  (“e-Hello!” DVD)
 * [2013.03.22] Mille-feuille Making DVD ~Special Edition~

Other DVDs

 * [2007.03.14] Hello!x2 Morning Musume 6ki Members DVD
 * [2010.11.12] Hello Hello! ~Memories~ (ハロハロ！～Memories～)  (Kamei Eri, Michishige Sayumi, Tanaka Reina)
 * [2013.01.16] Alo-Hello! Momusu 6th Generation DVD (アロハロ！ モーニング娘. 6期 DVD) (with Tanaka Reina)

Solo Photobooks

 * [2004.10.29] Michishige Sayumi (photobook) (道重さゆみ)
 * [2007.01.13] Doukei (憧憬)
 * [2007.06.30] 17 Love Hello! Michishige Sayumi (17ラブハロ! 道重さゆみ)
 * [2007.12.09] Sousou (蒼蒼)
 * [2008.09.25] LOVE LETTER
 * [2009.07.11] 20sai July 13 (20歳7月13日)
 * [2010.04.26] La (ラー)
 * [2011.10.27] Sayuminglandoll
 * [2013.01.25] Mille-feuille

Digital Photobooks

 * [2007.08.10] 17 ~Love Hello! Michishige Sayumi~ Sweet Hen (17 ～ラブハロ!道重さゆみ写真集～ Sweet編)
 * [2008.01.23] 17 ~Love Hello! Michishige Sayumi~ Honey Hen (17 ～ラブハロ!道重さゆみ写真集～ Honey編)
 * [2011.11.04] Alo-Hello! Morning Musume 2011 (アロハロ！モーニング娘. 2011)  (Sayu version)
 * [2012.12.21] Alo-Hello! Morning Musume 2012 (アロハロ！モーニング娘. 2012)  (Sayu version)

Other Photobooks

 * [2003.07.16] Hello!x2 Morning Musume 6ki Members Shashinshuu Michishige Sayumi, Kamei Eri, Tanaka Reina (ハロハロ! モーニング娘. 6期メンバー写真集)  (Kamei Eri, Michishige Sayumi, Tanaka Reina)
 * [2004.11.17] Alo-Hello! Morning Musume
 * [2005.11.16] Angels (エンジェルズ)  (Ishikawa Rika, Michishige Sayumi)

Cover girl

 * [2009.04.20] Photo technic digital
 * [2009.10.22] Weekly Shonen Champion
 * [2010.04] Sprinter
 * [2010.06.07] an weekly
 * [2011.07.26] Rod & Reel
 * [2012.09.21] Weekly Famitsu Taiwan vol.404
 * [2012.10.20] EZ Japan
 * [2013.02.01] Goo Bike

Featured on the cover

 * [2004.12] Up to boy vol.165 (with Kamei Eri & Tanaka Reina)
 * [2005.12] Up to boy vol.17 (with Ishikawa Rika)
 * [2010.10.20] Photo technic digital (with Kamei Eri)
 * [2010.11.09] Hello! Channel Vol.2 (Back cover) (with Kamei Eri & Tanaka Reina)
 * [2011.09.01] Weekly Shonen Champion No.40
 * [2012.07.17] Hello! Channel Vol.9 (with Tsugunaga Momoko, Suzuki Airi, & Fukumura Mizuki)
 * [2012.09.24] UTB+ vol.10 (with Mano Erina, Yajima Maimi, Tsugunaga Momoko, Suzuki Airi, Wada Ayaka, Ishida Ayumi, & Sayashi Riho)
 * [2012.10.25] Hello! Channel Vol.10 (Ishida Ayumi & Sayashi Riho)
 * [2013.02.25] Idol Frontline 2013 (with Fukumura Mizuki, Oda Sakura, & Kudo Haruka)
 * [2013.04.06] Top Yell (with Tanaka Reina, Tsugunaga Momoko, Okai Chisato, Iikubo Haruna, Fukuda Kanon, Hagiwara Mai, Fukumura Mizuki, Ishida Ayumi, Sayashi Riho, Oda Sakura)
 * [2013.04.11] Anican R YanYan Vol.5 (Back cover) (with Iikubo Haruna, Sayashi Riho, Suzuki Kanon, & Sato Masaki)
 * [2013.04.11] Weekly Famitsu (with Tanaka Reina)
 * [2013.04.22] Hello! Channel Vol.12 (with Tanaka Reina)

Film

 * [2003] Hoshizuna no Shima, Watashi no Shima ~Island Dreamin'~ (星砂の島、私の島 ~アイランド・ドリーミン~)
 * [2005] Tatakae!! Cyborg Shibata San (闘え!! サイボーグしばた3)
 * [2011] Keitai Deka THE MOVIE 3 Morning Musume Kyuushutsu Daisakusen! ~Pandora no Hako no Himitsu (ケータイ刑事　THE　MOVIE3　モーニング娘. 救出大作戦！～パンドラの箱の秘密)

Internet
Net Programs Net Dramas
 * [2005] Dai 10 Kai Hello Pro Video Chat  (第10回ハロプロビデオチャット)
 * [2006] Hello Pro Hour  (ハロプロアワー)  (4 episodes)
 * [2006] Aozora Shower  (青空シャワー)
 * [2011] Michishige Sayumi no "Mobekimasutte Nani??"  (道重さゆみの『モベキマスってなに？？』)
 * [2013] Hello! Project Station  (ハロ！ステ)
 * [2006] Ojigi 30 Do   (おじぎ30度)  (as Chii Ruruka)
 * [2011] Kare wa, Imouto no Koibito  (彼は、妹の恋人)

TV Shows

 * [2003–2007] Hello! Morning (ハロー! モーニング)
 * [2003] Soreyuke! Gorokkies (それゆけ!ゴロッキーズ)
 * [2004] Futarigoto (二人ゴト)
 * [2007–2008] Haromoni@ (ハロモニ@)
 * [2008] Berikyuu! (ベリキュー!)
 * [2008–2009] Yorosen! (よろセン!)
 * [2009–2010] Bijou Houdan (美女放談)
 * [2010–2011] Aimai na! (あいまいナ!)
 * [2010–2011] Bijo Gaku (美女学)
 * [2011] Zaki Kami! ~Zakiyama-san to Yukai na Nakamatachi~
 * [2011–2012] Hello Pro! TIME (ハロプロ！ＴＩＭＥ)
 * [2011] Ikinari Ougon Densetsu (いきなり黄金伝説) (In 10,000 Yen Challenge)
 * [2012-] Hello! SATOYAMA Life (ハロー! SATOYAMA ライフ)

TV Drama

 * [2010] Hanbun Esper (半分エスパー)
 * [2012] Suugaku♥Joshi Gakuen (数学♥女子学園)

Commercials

 * [2013] Dragon Nest

Theater

 * [2006] Ribbon no Kishi The Musical (リボンの騎士 ザ・ミュージカル)
 * [2008] Cinderella the Musical (シンデレラ The ミュージカル)
 * [2009] Ojigi de Shape Up! (おじぎでシェイプアップ!)
 * [2010] Fashionable (ファッショナブル)
 * [2012] Idol Nihonryuu ~Onna Nichibu~  (アイドル日本流～おんな日舞～)

Radio

 * [2006–] Konya mo Usa-chan Peace (今夜もうさちゃんピース)
 * [2007–] Young Town (ヤングタウン)

Trivia

 * Has an older brother and older sister.
 * She is a fan of AKB48, Perfume, and Idoling!!!, and BeForU.
 * Became close friends with Kamei Eri during their training camp.
 * Is noted for not having changed her hair in terms of cut or color since she joined, until July 31, 2012, when she cut 20cm off.
 * She considers her natural black hair as her charm point.
 * Was the Morning Musume mentor of Kusumi Koharu.
 * Her catchphrase is "Usa-chan Peace!" while holding two peace signs beside her head, like rabbit ears. It has also been used in place of the "Sexy Beam" during some performances of "Koi no Dance Site."
 * She won an award for aerobics in elementary school, and also took piano lessons.
 * Prior to joining Morning Musume, she most admired Takahashi Ai and Ishikawa Rika.
 * Her father is a researcher for the chemical company Ube Industries.
 * She is known to be the most narcissistic member.
 * She loves Takahashi Ai.
 * In a blog entry, she once called Kamei Eri "My love".
 * She is named after Sayumi Horie.
 * Is well known for trying to kiss the other members during concerts, mostly Takahashi Ai.
 * She calls Ikuta Erina her rival.
 * After Junjun dyed her hair brown at the beginning of 2010 and when Morning Musume only had five members in late December 2010 (before 9th generation joined), she was the only one who had black hair.
 * Along with Kamei Eri and Tanaka Reina, there was a music video from Morning Musume Best Shot Vol.1, where only the three of them singing their audition song, Do it! Now.
 * In Yorosen!, Michishige revealed she is a Rail-Ota (Combination of Railroad and Otaku) and her favourite train is the Blue Train.
 * In Yorosen!, she taught ℃-ute about railroads.
 * Was in Yorosen! alongside ℃-ute and Morning Musume
 * When asked who she would be if she could be another Hello! Project member, she said Suzuki Airi with the comment "to have that good feeling, singing songs with charm, just like her!"
 * When asked what pint of her makeup she is most particular about she replied curling her lashes and keeping her cheeks pink.
 * When Niigaki Risa became the leader of Morning Musume and Hello! Project, Michishige was supposed to be the 7th sub leader of Morning Musume but there were discussions about the situation. Michishige is older than fellow sixth generation member Tanaka Reina, but Tsunku and fans said Tanaka would be better fitting the sub leader title. Tsunku knew there would come discussions about this, so he decided there would be no sub-leader for now. Neither Michishige or Tanaka were the sub-leader.
 * Yaguchi Mari calls her Sayu-rin.
 * It was revealed by Tsunku in Music Fighter that her singing skill is below average and that she was chosen for her unknown charm point at that time. However, she does want to sing and asked Tsunku to give her more singing parts.
 * At a live performance of the song "Shabondama" in 2003, she accidently tossed her microphone on the stage
 * She is the 8th Morning Musume leader and the 4th Hello! Project Leader.
 * She is the only remaining current Morning Musume Members who joined when a First and Second Generation member was still in the group.
 * She is the only current Morning Musume Members who is over 20 years old (The legal adult age in Japan).
 * On March 25, 2013, out of all of the current members of Morning Musume, she is the only member who isn't the eldest daughter in her family according to Sato Masaki
 * Since becoming leader, Tsunku has shown his appreciation towards Michishige by saying how reliable she has become and how her singing has improved vastly since becoming leader.
 * Recently she said she wished she was as pretty as Suzuki Kanon, and said she wanted to be able to sing good like her.
 * She is allergic to cats, However she one day wants to own one, and she often blogs pictures with her sisters cats.
 * If she could try any hairstyle she would try a bob.
 * She treasures a letter she got from Kamei Eri.
 * At the end of the 2013 Spring Tour, she will become the last remaining sixth generation member and the only current member who joined before 2011.
 * Shares often the position of the subvocalist together with 9th generation member Fukumura Mizuki.
 * Both Ishida Ayumi and Suzuki Kanon thinks that Michishige Sayumi is the perfect idol.
 * Her 2012 Digital Photobook at one point was the best selling digital photobook out of Morning Musume.
 * She doesn't like when others call her "Shige-san", because the kanji make her seem bigger. (重 is often used for heavy and weight)
 * Said that her goal as a Morning Musume leader is to get #1 in charts.
 * Her favorite word in English is "Japan."
 * During the Youngtown radio show on January 26, it was reavled that Michishige developed some sort of drama during her days as Kusumi Koharu's mentor.
 * According to fans she (and Tanaka Reina) have been in 600 concerts.
 * She has mentioned that her favorite Hello! Pro Kenshuusei member is Makino Maria.