Fukuda Kanon

"My goal after graduation is to become a lyrics writer and "to surpass Tsunku.""

- Fukuda Kanon, July 2015

Fukuda Kanon (福田花音), sometimes credited as simply Kanon (花音), is a Japanese lyricist and pop singer best known as a former original member of the Hello! Project group ANGERME. After initially joining Hello! Project in 2004 as a member of Hello Pro Egg, Fukuda also participated in the groups Shugo Chara Egg!, Shin Minimoni, and HI-FIN. She graduated in 2015 to become a lyricist.

Early Life
Fukuda Kanon was born on March 12, 1995 in Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan. Her parents named her after the canon most commonly known as "Pachelbel's Canon." She was raised as an only child. At age 2, she began taking ballet lessons, in which she practiced for around 7 years. She auditioned for Hello! Project Kids in 2002, but failed.

2004-2008: Hello Pro Egg
In June 2004, Fukuda Kanon joined Hello! Project as a member of Hello Pro Egg after she successfully passed the auditions alongside thirty-one other girls. The aim of the group was to prepare the young girls for their debut into the world of entertainment, as such Fukuda received free dance and vocal training alongside the other Eggs. Fukuda continued her training and performed as a backing dancer along with the other Eggs during concerts.

In late 2005, Fukuda made her stage debut as a double cast for "Henrika" in 34 Choume no Kiseki ~Here's Love~, a musical based on the film Miracle on 34th Street. The musical starred Hashimoto Aina and Okada Robin Shoko and ran from November to December. Later, in mid-2006, Fukuda, alongside Hashida Mirei, Okada Robin Shoko and Kitahara Sayaka, was select to worked on the Niseen Hikosen Project 2006 campaign single "Sora ga Aru." The single was released in June 2006.

Fukuda continued performing in musicals, with 2007 being one of her most active years. She participated in the musical Hakujaden ~White Lovers~ (starring Abe Natsumi) as "Shaochin," which ran in November 2006, Chitose Zuki as "Mao," which ran in March 2007, ''Saien!! Chitose Zuki, which ran in August 2007, Heisei Revolution ~Back to the Byakkotai~ , which ran in October 2007, and Bijogi Junction'' with fellow Hello Pro Egg member Maeda Yuuka, which ran in April 2008.

In 2007, Fukuda, alongside Yaguchi Mari and Hello Pro Egg members Komine Momoka, Wada Ayaka, Maeda Yuuka, Saho Akari, Okai Asuna and Ogawa Saki, took part in ''Tokuban!! Chao.TV ~Hello Pro Egg no Princess Ketteisen~'', a special variety television program in collaboration with Chao, Hello! Project and Kids Station. The show aired from September 2 to October 21, 2007.

2008
On September 20, during the ''Shugo Chara! Matsuri'' event, Fukuda was selected, alongside Maeda Yuuka, Wada Ayaka and Saho Akari, to be part in the Hello Pro Egg unit Shugo Chara Egg!. They formed to record the opening songs for the anime Shugo Chara!. They released two singles before she graduated from Shugo Chara Egg! along with Maeda and Wada.

2009
On April 4, Tsunku announced on his blog that a new group, later named "S/mileage," was in the works. The members listed were Wada Ayaka, Maeda Yuuka, Fukuda Kanon and Ogawa Saki. He stated the lineup was subject to change, and that it would be their "major debut."

Also, Fukuda was cast in a film with Yajima Maimi of ℃-ute, titled "Fuyu no Kaidan."

She and the original members of Shugo Chara Egg! were in Shugo Chara the Musical. Fukuda played Nadeshiko Fujisaki.

From November 11 to 19, Fukuda starred in Koisuru Hello Kitty alongside the other S/mileage members and Mano Erina.

2010
In May, the members of S/mileage graduated from Hello Pro Egg and became full members of Hello! Project.

Fukuda, along with Wada Ayaka and Maeda Yuuka, formed Lilpri for the anime ''Hime Chen! Otogi Chikku Idol Lilpri''. The girls voice the main characters and sung both the opening and ending theme songs for the anime. Fukuda voices Sasahara Natsuki.

2012
In November, Fukuda announced on her blog that her first solo photobook, Kanyon 17, will be released on December 15th.

In December, at the launch event for the single "Samui ne," Fukuda and Wada Ayaka both announced that they will both take the upcoming university entrance exams, which usually takes place in the winter season.

2013
On January 23, Fukuda held a handshake event for her solo DVD Dress up Kanon.

On February 12, Hello! Project Fanclub News announced that Fukuda will participate in a stageplay titled Moshimo Kokumin ga Shusho o Erandara along with Takahashi Ai, Ishikawa Rika, fellow S/mileage member Wada Ayaka, and Hello Pro Kenshuusei members Miyamoto Karin and Uemura Akari. There will be 11 showings and it will run from April 24th through the 30th.

On March 2, at SATOYAMA e Ikou! ~Forest For Rest~, Fukuda was announced a member of the new SATOUMI movement unit, Plumeria, along with ℃-ute's Hagiwara Mai and Nakajima Saki and Morning Musume's Ishida Ayumi and Ikuta Erina.

On March 12, a solo PV of Fukuda singing "Samui ne." was featured on Hello! Project Station, she also had a fanclub event for her 18th birthday.

On March 20, it was announced at an event that Fukuda and Wada Ayaka would have a shared photobook about their last moments in high school. It was released in April.

From April 24-30, she appeared in the stage play "Moshimo Kokumin ga Shushou wo Erandara" alongside Ishikawa Rika, Takahashi Ai, Wada Ayaka, Miyamoto Karin, and Uemura Akari.

2014
On March 12, Fukuda celebrated her 19th birthday. The special event was called S/mileage ~Fukuda Kanon Birthday Event 2014~, the event featured two performances at the Tokyo FM Hall.

2015: ANGERME & Graduation
On February 2nd, it was announced that she, along with Wada Ayaka, were chosen as the plus models for that month's issue of H!P Digital Books.

On March 12, Fukuda celebrated her 20th birthday. The special event was called ANGERME Fukuda Kanon Birthday Event 2015, the event featured two performances at the Tokyo FM Hall.

On May 20, 2015, Fukuda announced that she would be graduating from ANGERME and Hello! Project in the Fall. It was later confirmed that her graduation would take place at the ANGERME First Concert Tour 2015 Aki finale on November 29, 2015 at Nippon Budokan.

On May 26, Fukuda expressed a desire to become a lyricist after graduating from Hello! Project, challenging herself to become the first former member to go into that career.

During her final interview before her graduation, she gave a message to her overseas fans regarding her future as well.

2016
In January, Fukuda announced she wrote the song "Doushiyou, Watashi" for Ciao Bella Cinquetti's 11th single, released on January 27. She attended their release event on January 28th.

On February 28, it was announced that Fukuda Kanon worte the lyrics for the Kizetsu Suru Hodo Aishiteru! musical soundtrack.

Personal Life
Family= Fukuda was raised as an only child. She owns a pet rabbit named Latte.

In March 2013, Fukuda graduated from high school. On April 2, 2013, she announced on her official blog that she had become an official university student, as she attended her first day of university. As of May 2015, she is taking a temporary leave from university to do her best in her last few months in ANGERME. She plans to continue after graduating from Hello! Project.
 * -|Education=

The following list are notable friendships Fukuda Kanon has acquired:
 * -|Friendships=
 * Wada Ayaka: Fukuda became close friends with Wada Ayaka.
 * Maeda Yuuka: She is good friend with former S/mileage member Maeda Yuuka.
 * Ogawa Saki: She is good friend with former S/mileage member Ogawa Saki.
 * Murota Mizuki: She gets along well with ANGERME member Murota Mizuki. Her pairing name with her is MuroMaro (むろまろ).
 * Yutoku Ayumi: During her time in Hello Pro Egg, Fukuda was close friends with Yutoku Ayumi.
 * Okada Robin Shoko: She is good friend with THE Possible's Okada Robin Shoko.
 * Sugaya Risako: She is close friends with Berryz Koubou member Sugaya Risako. Her pairing name with her is RiloMaro (りろまろ).
 * Kumai Yurina: She also is good friend with Berryz Koubou member Kumai Yurina.

Profile
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 * Name: Fukuda Kanon (福田花音)
 * Nickname: Kanyon (かにょん), Kanin (かにん), Maro (まろ)
 * Birthdate:
 * Birthplace: Saitama Prefecture, Japan
 * Blood Type: A
 * Height: 155 cm
 * Western Zodiac: Pisces
 * Eastern Zodiac: Pig (Boar in Japan)
 * Hello! Project Status:
 * June 2004: Egg
 * 2009-04-04: S/mileage Member
 * 2010-03-27: Member
 * 2015-11-29: Graduated
 *  Years in ANGERME: 6 Years
 * Official Kaomoji: 从*・ェ・ﾘ
 * S/mileage / ANGERME Color:
 * Purple (2009-2014)
 * Deep Pink (2014-2015)
 * Hello! Project Groups:
 * Hello Pro Egg (2004–2010)
 * Shugo Chara Egg! (2008-2009)
 * ANGERME (2009-2015)
 * Shin Minimoni (2009-2015)
 * Lilpri (2010-2011)
 * HI-FIN (2013-2015)
 * Hello! Project Mobekimasu (2011-2013)
 * Hello! Project Station Dance Club (2013-2014)
 * -|Q&A=
 * Likes: Hello! Project, costumes, computers, mobile phones.
 * Favorite Food: Strawberries
 * Favorite Animal: Rabbits
 * Favorite Color: Purple, Red, Pink
 * Dislikes: Long distance running, slopes
 * Activities: Long distance running, slopes
 * Less Favorite Food: Fresh Cream, Soda.
 * Hobbies: Collecting strawberry goods, reading, theater-going, shopping.
 * Special Skill: Classical ballet, piano, baton, computers, pranks.
 * Favorite English Word: "Really?"
 * Looks up to: Abe Natsumi, Kago Ai, Kumai Yurina
 * Favorite Song in the Past: Kore ga Watashi no Ikiru Michi, All I Want for Chirstmas Is You, No cry No more
 * Current Favorite Song: Nagisa no Balcony, Zenryoku Banzai! My Glory!, Niji

Discography

 * See also: List:Fukuda Kanon Discography Featured In

Solo Songs

 * Watashi no Kokoro (S/mileage cover; from SMILE FANTASY!)
 * Watashi

Solo DVDs

 * [2013.01.23] Dress up Kanon
 * [2015.11.29] Fukuda Kanon Sotsugyou Memorial

Solo Fanclub DVDs

 * [2015.xx.xx] ~ANGERME Natsu Matsuri 2015 ~Part 2~ (Disc 1)

Publications

 * See also: List:Fukuda Kanon Publications Featured In

Solo Photobooks

 * 1) [2012.12.15] Kanyon 17 (かにょん17)

Movies

 * [2009] Fuyu no Kaidan ~Boku to Watashi to Obaachan no Monogatari~ (冬の怪談～ぼくとワタシとおばあちゃんの物語～)
 * [2012] Kaidan Shin Mimibukuro•Igyou (怪談新耳袋・異形) (as Momoka)

TV Programs

 * [2007] Tokuban!! Chao.TV ~Hello Pro Egg no Princess Ketteisen~ (特番!!ちゃお.TV〜ハロプロエッグのプリンセス決定戦〜)
 * [2010–2011] Bijo Gaku (美女学)
 * [2010–] Hanasaka Times (Disney Corner; Hanasaka Disney)
 * [2011] Smile Factory
 * [2011-2012] Hello Pro! TIME
 * [2012] S/mileage no Sono Joshiki Choto Mate Kudasai! (スマイレージのその常識チョトマテクダサイ!)
 * [2012–] Haiku Saku Saku! (俳句さく咲く!)
 * [2012–2013] Hello! SATOYAMA Life (ハロー！ＳＡＴＯＹＡＭＡライフ)
 * [2014-2015] The Girls Live

TV Dramas

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

Anime

 * [2010–2011] Hime-chen! Otogichikku Idol Lilpri (ひめチェン!おとぎちっくアイドル リルぷりっ) (as Sasahara Natsuki)

Theater

 * [2005] 34 Choume no Kiseki (34丁目の奇跡)
 * [2006] Hakujaden ~White Lovers~ (白蛇伝～White Lovers～) (as Shaochin)
 * [2007] Sen Saigetsu (千歳月)
 * [2007] Saien!! Sen Saigetsu (再縁!! 千歳月)
 * [2007] Heisei Revolution ~Back to the Byakkotai~ (平成レボリューション～バック トゥ ザ・白虎隊)
 * [2009] Shugo Chara! (しゅごキャラ!) (as Fujisaki Nadeshiko)
 * [2009] Koisuru Hello Kitty
 * [2010] Obaachanchi no Curry Rice ~Smile Recipe~
 * [2013] Moshimo Kokumin ga Shusho wo Erandara (もしも国民が首相を選んだら)
 * [2013] Warera Jeanne ~Shoujo Seisen Kageki~ (我らジャンヌ 〜少女聖戦歌劇〜) (as Rene and Olga)
 * [2014] LILIUM -Lilium Shoujo Junketsu Kageki- (LILIUM －リリウム 少女純潔歌劇－) (as Silane)
 * [2014] SMILE FANTASY!

Internet

 * [2011] Michishige Sayumi no "Mobekimasutte Nani??" (道重さゆみの『モベキマスってなに？？』)
 * [2013-2015] Hello! Project Station (ハロ！ステ)

Radio

 * [2010–2011] FIVE STARS
 * [2014–2015] TRY 60 Bu (TRY60部) (Tuesday Regular)

Select Concerts

 * [2007.10.20] Hello Pro Egg Delivery Station! 02 (ハロプロエッグデリバリーステーション！02) (with Noto Arisa, Mano Erina, Furukawa Konatsu, Okai Asuna)

Music Videos

 * [2009] Mano Erina - Hajimete no Keiken (はじめての経験) (as back dancer)
 * [2009] Mano Erina - Sekai wa Summer Party (世界は サマー・パーティ) (as back dancer)
 * [2009] Mano Erina - Kono Mune no Tokimeki wo (この胸のときめきを) (as back dancer)
 * [2009] Mano Erina - Love&Peace=Paradise (Love&Peace＝パラダイス) (as back dancer)

Other Singles

 * [2006.04.??] Sora ga Aru (With Kitahara Sayaka, Okada Robin Shouko and Hashida Mirei)

Commercials

 * [2011] Zombie Daisuki (ぞんびだいすき) (Nintendo DS)
 * [2011] McDonald's
 * [2012] Mister Donut (ミスタードーナツの)

Lyrics Credits

 * [2015] ANGERME (Fukuda Kanon) - Watashi
 * [2016] Ciao Bella Cinquetti - Doushiyou, Watashi

Name Meaning
Fukuda's given name, "Kanon," means flower (花; ka) combined with sound (音; non). It's a common feminine and less common masculine Japanese given name.

Nicknames
The following is a list of nicknames that is used to refer to Fukuda Kanon:
 * Kanyon (かにょん): Official nickname; given her since joining S/mileage. Used by members and fans.
 * Kanin (かにん): Used by fans.
 * Maro (まろ): Fukuda Kanon’s self-originated nickname. During the period when Fukuda considered herself as the reincarnation of Cinderella, she used the pronoun "maro" to refer to herself. The personal pronoun "maro" was used by aristocrats in Japanese ancient imperial court, which fit her persona at that time. After she dropped her persona, the nickname is still popular with her fans and she continues to use the nickname to refer to herself.

Trivia

 * If she could join another group, she'd join Berryz Koubou.
 * She'd like to go on a Disney date with Kumai Yurina.
 * She has a dog.
 * Her favorite Disney characters are Flynn Rider and Daisy, and her favorite film is Mary Poppins.
 * Her average sleep time is less than 5 hours.
 * Her favorite flowers are lavender and moth orchids.
 * She likes Mariah Carey.
 * Her shoe size is 24cm.
 * She's friends with Okada Robin Shoko and Mori Saki.
 * Her favorite member out of the new members from the 2014-2015 period is Morito Chisaki.
 * She is a fan of Kumai Yurina, Sayashi Riho and Ichikawa Miori.
 * Shares the same last name as 1st generation Morning Musume member Fukuda Asuka and the same first name as 9th generation member Suzuki Kanon.
 * She considers herself to be the reincarnation of Cinderella, though Tsunku has recently told her not to say so.
 * She is good at tongue twisters.
 * Says that Maeda Yuuka was the person who knew her best.
 * She loves going to karaoke alone.
 * She wanted to be an idol because of a game that her parents bought her where you can act as an idol.
 * Her audition outfit has the word "rock" because she wants to rock during the audition.
 * Has a rabbit named Latte and calls her La-chan.
 * Says she is Michishige Sayumi and Tsugunaga Momoko's spare as she can go on TV whenever they can't.
 * Because she considers herself Michishige Sayumi's and Tsugunaga Momoko's spare, she wants them to be sick and busy more often so UFA put her on TV instead of them.
 * During Takahashi Ai's graduation concert she wore Takahashi Ai's shirt and overlapped it with Sayashi Riho's shirt.
 * Shares the same birthday with Morning Musume member Oda Sakura.
 * She dislikes whipped cream.
 * She's scared of dogs.
 * Said she would like to go to Guam and Hawaii.
 * Is the second S/mileage member to dye their hair, after Takeuchi Akari. She is also the first member in S/mileage to have dyed it a color other than brown.
 * She believes that Tamura Meimi is the most energetic member of Hello! Project, while Oda Sakura is the mellowest.
 * In her final interview as a member of ANGERME, she admitted that she had a severe complex about herself as a young idol. She states that at one point she wasn't ever happy and that she didn't lie how she looked, believing that "everyone else was so much cuter and more radiant". She reveals that it was her personal discovery of Harajuku that helped her overcome this complex.
 * She is the first ANGERME member to graduate at Budokan.