Sugaya Risako

Sugaya Risako (菅谷梨沙子, born on April 4, 1994 in Zushi, Kanagawa, Japan) is a Japanese pop singer, idol and a member of Japanese musical group Berryz Koubou.

2002
In 2002, Sugaya successfully passed the Hello! Project Kids Audition. Her debut within the Hello! Project world came with the premiere of the first Minimoni feature film, as part of 4KIDS, a shuffles group formed exclusively for the movie.

2003
In 2003, Sugaya starred in the movie Hotaru no Hoshi (蛍の星), 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".

That 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
In early 2004, 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, is one of the central performers.

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

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

Additionally, Sugaya has done a commercial for the Nihon Shokuniku Shōhi Sōgō Center in October 2003.

2006
In August 2006, 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, 2006, Sugaya became the first member of Berryz Koubou and the youngest of all Hello! Project to release a solo photobook, which was, even prior to its release, met with mixed feelings both by 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, 2006, 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
In 2009, Sugaya became a member of new 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 on July 2009 that Sugaya Risako will form part of Zoku Biyuuden along with Michishige Sayumi and Junjun.

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

It was announced on November 12, 2010 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 will be performing in an stage play titled CAT'S♥EYE based on a manga. The stage play runned from September 22 until September 30.

Profile

 * Real Name: Sugaya Risako (菅谷梨沙子)
 * Nickname: 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: April 4, 1994 (age 18)
 * Birthplace: Kanagawa, Japan
 * Blood Type: A
 * Western Zodiac: Aries
 * Eastern Zodiac: Dog
 * Height: 161cm (5'3.5")
 * 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 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
 * Hello! Project Status:
 * 2002-06-30: Member
 * 2004-01-14: Berryz Koubou Member
 * Years in Berryz Koubou: 9 Years
 * Berryz Koubou Color: Red
 * Hello! Project Groups:
 * Hello! Project Kids (2002–)
 * 4KIDS (2002)
 * Berryz Koubou (2004–)
 * Guardians 4 (2009–2010)
 * v-u-den (2009-)
 * Hello! Project Mobekimasu (2011-2013)
 * BeriKyuu (2011-)
 * Cat's♥Eye 7 (2012)
 * Concert Units:
 * Hello! Project Shirogumi (2005)
 * Wonderful Hearts (2006–)
 * Shuffle Units:
 * H.P. All Stars (2004)
 * Other:
 * Little Gatas (2004–2007)

Berryz Koubou

 * Anata Nashi de wa Ikite Yukenai
 * Fighting Pose wa Date ja Nai!
 * Piriri to Yukou!
 * Happiness ~Koufuku Kangei!~
 * Koi no Jubaku
 * Special Generation
 * Nanchuu Koi wo Yatteruu YOU KNOW?
 * 21ji Made no Cinderella
 * Gag 100 Kaibun Aishite Kudasai
 * Jiriri Kiteru
 * Waracchaou yo BOYFRIEND
 * Munasawagi Scarlet
 * VERY BEAUTY
 * Kokuhaku no Funsui Hiroba
 * Tsukiatteru no ni Kataomoi
 * Dschinghis Khan
 * Yuke Yuke Monkey Dance
 * MADAYADE
 * Dakishimete Dakishimete
 * Seishun Bus Guide/Rival
 * Watashi no Mirai no Danna-sama/Ryuusei Boy
 * Otakebi Boy WAO! / Tomodachi wa Tomodachi Nanda!
 * Maji Bomber!!
 * Shining Power
 * Heroine ni Narou ka!
 * Ai no Dangan
 * Aa, Yo ga Akeru
 * Be Genki (Naseba Naru!)
 * cha cha SING
 * WANT!
 * Asian Celebration

H.P. ALL STARS

 * ALL FOR ONE & ONE FOR ALL!

Bekimasu

 * Makeruna Wasshoi!

BeriKyuu

 * Amazuppai Haru ni Sakura Saku
 * Chou HAPPY SONG

Mobekimasu

 * Busu ni Naranai Tetsugaku

Guardians 4

 * Omakase♪Guardian
 * School Days
 * PARTY TIME
 * Going On!

Cat's Eye 7

 * CAT'S♥EYE

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

 * 1) [2011.03.29] LOVE Namida Iro (LOVE涙色; LOVE the Color of Tears) (Matsuura Aya cover)
 * 2) [2011.03.30] Akai Nikkichou (赤い日記帳; Red Diary) (Akagumi 4 cover)
 * 3) [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)

Compilations

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

1st Event (2008.05.21)

 * 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

2nd Event (2008.09.17)

 * 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

3rd Event (2009.04.27)

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

4th Event (2010.01.14)

 * 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

Drama

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

Commercials

 * [2003-10] Japan Meat Information Service Center (日本食肉消費総合センター)

Anime

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

Movies

 * [2002-12] Minimoni ja Movie Okashi na Daibouken! (ミニモニ. じゃム→ビ→お菓子な大冒険！)
 * [2004-07] Hotaru no Hoshi (ほたるの星 ) (ENG: Fireflies River of Light)
 * [2011] Ousama Game (王様ゲーム) (as Shirokawa Mami)

Theater

 * [2012.09.22~30] 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)
 * Idol Nihonryuu ~Onna Nichibu~  (アイドル日本流～おんな日舞～)

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–] Kaette Kita Berryz Kamen! (帰ってきたBerryz仮面!)
 * [2012–] Hello! SATOYAMA Life (ハロー！ＳＡＴＯＹＡＭＡライフ)

Radio

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

Cover girl or featured on the cover



 * [2010.10] Anican R Vol.75
 * [2010.11] Otaku Pocket (with Mana)
 * [2012.06] BIG ONE GIRLS (with Maimi, Momo, & Airi)
 * [2012.09] Wai Wai Thailand (with Saki & Yurina)

Solo Photobooks

 * [2006.10.11] Risako
 * [2007.07.20] pure+
 * [2008.02.06] Ring3 ~Rin Rin Rin~ (Ring3～リンリンリンッ！～)
 * [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)

Concert Photobooks

 * [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!! (with Mano, Airi, Momo, and Maimi)

DVDs

 * [2008.03.31] Ring3 ~Rin Rin Rin~ (Special Making of DVD)
 * [2009.12.02] Sugaya Risako in Hokkaido
 * [2001.02.16] Le Soleil ("e-Hello!" DVD)

Q&amp;A

 * [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.

Trivia

 * She is the youngest member of Berryz Koubou.
 * Sugaya and Natsuyaki Miyabi are the only Berryz Koubou members to get solo lines in all 31 singles.
 * She is the first Berryz Koubou member to dyed her hair a color other than brown.
 * It was noted in a photo on her blog that she had blonde hair meaning that she might have dyed it. However this was proven to be false.
 * She is extremely good at Puyo Puyo (a puzzle game), and has beaten Kajiwara from Music Fighter in the game.
 * Her best friend within Berryz Koubou was Ishimura Maiha until her graduation in 2005. It is rumored that she is still very close to her, although within the group she has gotten closer to Kumai Yurina.
 * At her initial Hello! Project Kids audition, she appeared with a broken arm.
 * She has a younger brother.
 * Hello! Project Kids Audition song: Minimoni. Hinamatsuri! Minimoni
 * One time, a boy of her class confessed his love to her in front of everyone in the classroom.
 * She said her favorite Berryz Koubou song is "Himitsu no U.ta.hi.me".
 * She is good friends with Suzuki Airi from ℃-ute.
 * 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 2008-2009.
 * 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 other Berryz Koubou members about Fantasy.
 * She is a big fan of Kyary Pamyu Pamyu.
 * 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 is a quarter Canadian and get's this heritage from her father who is half Canadian.