Murota Mizuki

"I want to become a top idol. Within Hello! Project and within ANGERME, I want to be at the top."

- Murota Mizuki, February 2015

Murota Mizuki (室田瑞希) is a third generation member of ANGERME, an idol group under Hello! Project. She originally joined Hello! Project as a Hello Pro Kenshuusei on March 1, 2012.

Early Life
Murota Mizuki was born on June 12, 1998 in Chiba, Japan.

In summer 2011, Murota participated in both the S/mileage Shin Member Boshuu! audition and Morning Musume 10ki Member "Genki Jirushi" Audition, but failed. In the S/mileage audition, her number was 1406 and she made it up to the third round.

2012
On March 1, Murota joined Hello Pro Kenshuusei after successfully passing an audition to join the program. She was introduced as a member at the Hello Pro Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2012 ~3gatsu no Nama Tamago Show!~ concert on April 1 alongside Okamura Rise.

During the summer, Murota participated in the Morning Musume 11ki Member "Suppin Utahime" Audition, but failed to pass the 3rd round.

From September 15 to December 15, Murota participated in the Morning Musume Tanjou 15 Shuunen Kinen Concert Tour 2012 Aki ~Colorful Character~ as a back dancer, alongside Kaneko Rie, for Michishige Sayumi's solo song "Lalala no Pipipi."

2013
On January 27, Murota, Kaneko Rie, Miyamoto Karin, Tanabe Nanami, Hamaura Ayano and Ogawa Rena appeared as an opening act for the Morning Musume's mini live event at the Osaka's Senri SELCY Square to promote "Help me!!". They sang "Kanojo ni Naritai!!!" and were back-dancers for "LOVE Machine."

On February 23, Murota appeared in UTB+ magazine, with Uemura Akari and Miyamoto Karin. On the same day, she was a back-dancer in Mano Erina's graduation concert.

On March 7, Murota participated in an FC event held for Kaga Kaede and Wada Sakurako alongside Yoshihashi Kurumi and Nomura Minami.

On March 24, Murota participated in Fujimoto Miki's 10th Anniversary celebration alongside fellow Kenshuusei members, Yoshihashi Kurumi, Hamaura Ayano and Kaga Kaede.

On April 4, to April 9th, Murota participated in a stage play titled Ikinukukiseki ~Juunenme no Negai alongside Yaguchi Mari, Tanabe Nanami, Yoshihashi Kurumi and Ichioka Reina.

In April, Murota joined Team Okai. She made her debut in the dance unit on April 13, covering the role of Oda Sakura for the dance cover of "Brainstorming".

On June 13, Murota participated in a release event for "Ten Made Nobore!" at Ikebukuro Sunshine city with Juice=Juice, Tanabe Nanami, Hamaura Ayano and Sasaki Rikako.

2014
From March 14 to March 23, Murota participated in the Bokutachi Karen na Shounen Gasshoudanmusical, along with Morning Musume OG members Yasuda Kei and Ogawa Makoto, and Hello Pro Kenshuusei members Tanabe Nanami, Hamaura Ayano, Yamagishi Riko, Kaga Kaede, Sasaki Rikako, Yamaki Risa, and Oura Hirona. On opening day, the Hello Pro Kenshuusei single "Karen na Gasshoudan" was released to promote the musical.

On October 4, it was announced that Murota was selected to join S/mileage as the 3rd generation along with Aikawa Maho and Sasaki Rikako, subsequently leaving Hello Pro Kenshuusei. She completed her trainee activities following the release of Hello Pro Kenshuusei's first album, ① Let's say "Hello!", which was released during the November and December Kenshuusei recital on November 29, 2014.

2015
On June 12, Murota celebrated her 17th birthday. She had a special birthday event, titled ANGERME ~Murota Mizuki Birthday Event 2015~. The event featured two performances in Tokyo.

On July 28, Murota released her first solo e-Hello! Blu-ray, Greeting ~Murota Mizuki~.

2016
On February 11, Murota starred in an episode of the NHK Education TV drama Otona e Novel.

On June 13, Murota celebrated her 18th birthday. She had a special birthday event, titled ANGERME Murota Mizuki Birthday Event 2016. The event featured two performances in Tokyo.

In December, Murota was added as a member of the Hello! Project Station Dance Club.

2017
On March 12, during the ANGERME Live Tour 2017 Haru ~Rin~ in Okinawa, Murota announced that she would release her first solo photobook which was shot in the area two days before. The photobook, MURO, will be released on May 15.

On March 25, a fan-recorded video (originally posted on Twitter) of Murota dancing at the Asobu. Kurasu. Sodateru. SATOYAMA & SATOUMI e Ikou 2017 event went viral on Facebook, earning 1.5 million views and international media attention within three days.

Personal Life
Family= Murota has an older sister.

When Murota joined Hello Pro Kenshuusei, she was a second year middle school student. When she debuted in S/mileage, she was a first year high school student. She graduated from high school on March 5, 2017.
 * -|Education=

The following list are notable friendships Murota Mizuki has acquired:
 * -|Friendships=
 * Sasaki Rikako: She gets along best with ANGERME member Sasaki Rikako since Hello Pro Kenshuusei.
 * Fukuda Kanon: She gets along well with ANGERME member Fukuda Kanon. Their pairing name is MuroMaro (むろまろ).

The following list are nicknames that have been used to refer to Murota Mizuki:
 * -|Nicknames=
 * Murotan (むろたん): Official nickname, given her since Hello Pro Kenshuusei. Used by members and fans.
 * Muro (むろ): Suggested by Fukuda Kanon, whose own nickname is Maro, during an episode of Hello! Project Station. Used by Fukuda Kanon, Nakanishi Kana and Katsuta Rina.

Profile
Stats=
 * Name: Murota Mizuki (室田瑞希)
 * Nickname: Murotan (むろたん)
 * Date of Birth:
 * Birth place: Chiba, Japan
 * Blood type: AB
 * Height: 153.8 cm
 * Shoe Size: 23 cm
 * Hello! Project Status:
 * 2012-03-01: Hello Pro Kenshuusei Member
 * 2014-10-04: ANGERME Member
 * ANGERME Member Color:
 * Light Blue (2014-)
 * Hello! Project Groups:
 * Hello Pro Kenshuusei (2012-2014)
 * ANGERME (2014-)
 * Hamizu (2015)
 * Hello! Project Station Dance Club (2016-)
 * -|Q&A=
 * See Also: List:Murota Mizuki Pocket Morning ANGERME Weekly Q&A & List:Murota Mizuki Other Q&As


 * Specialty: Pantomime, Dance, Robot dance
 * Hobbies: Sleeping, Watching Movies, Dancing
 * Motto: "Isshou kenmei" (一生懸命; As hard as one can)
 * Charm Points: Forehead and Cheeks
 * Favorite Food: Potato Chips
 * Favorite Color: Blue
 * Favorite sports: Basketball
 * Favorite Subject: Math (also her best subject )
 * Worst Subject: Social Studies
 * Favorite Manga: One Piece.
 * Favorite ANGERME Song: "Yumemiru Fifteen"
 * Other Favorite Songs: "Memory Seishun no Hikari"
 * Looks Up To: Michishige Sayumi, Sayashi Riho

Discography

 * See also: List:Murota Mizuki Discography Featured In

Solo Blu-rays

 * [2015.07.28] Greeting ~Murota Mizuki~ (Greeting ～室田 瑞希～)

Fanclub DVDs

 * [2015.xx.xx] ANGERME Nakanishi Kana・Murota Mizuki・Sasaki Rikako Birthday Event 2015
 * [2015.xx.xx] ANGERME Natsu Matsuri ~Part 1~
 * [2015.xx.xx] ANGERME Natsu Matsuri ~Part 2~
 * [2016.xx.xx] ANGERME Shin Member Kamikokuryo Moe Ohirome Event ~Kamiko Shiren!? no 4-ban Shoubu~
 * [2016.xx.xx] ANGERME Nakanishi Kana, Murota Mizuki & Sasaki Rikako Birthday Event 2016
 * [2017.01.26] ANGERME Shin Member Kasahara Momona Ohirome Event / ANGERME Nakanishi Kana・Takeuchi Akari・Katsuta Rina FC Event

Solo Photobooks

 * [2016.06.12.] Murota Mizuki Mini Photobook "Greeting -Photobook-"
 * [2017.05.15] MURO

TV Dramas

 * [2016.02.02] Otona e Novel

TV Programs

 * [2013-2014] ~Onedari Entame!~ Hapi★Pure

Theater

 * [2013] Ikinukukiseki ~Juunenme no Negai
 * [2014] Bokutachi Karen na Shounen Gasshoudan
 * [2016] MODE

Internet

 * [2013] Hello Pro Kenshuusei no Tadaima Kenshuuchuu!
 * [2014-] Hello! Project Station (ハロ！ステ)

Radio

 * [2015-] AS1422 (アンジュルムステーション１４２２)

Trivia

 * If she could join another group, she'd join °C-ute.
 * She wants to be a person who is famous all around the world like Michael Jackson.
 * She doesn't want to lose to anyone. That's all she can feel when she stands on stage.
 * After failing the S/mileage audition and the Morning Musume 10th generation audition, her mother suggested her to audition for Hello Pro Kenshuusei.
 * She sang FIRST KISS for the 2013 test event and Memory Seishun no Hikari for the 2014 test event.
 * During her time in Hello Pro Kenshuusei, she believed that she wouldn't lose to any other Kenshuusei member in pantomime, robot dancing, eye relays, splits and mimicry.
 * She says the hardest thing about being a Hello Pro Kenshuusei was being left out of songs and dances because of the newer members.
 * On a rainy day she would do homework, or sing "100 Kai no KISS" by Matsuura Aya.
 * When asked what group she'd like to debut in, she answered Morning Musume. When asked again later, she said that her dream was to debut soon and have people remember her name and face, and she'd like to appear on Kouhaku as a famous idol.
 * She's aiming to become a good dancer.
 * She wants to try singing "Soku Dakishimete" by ℃-ute.
 * Her Hello Pro Kenshuusei rival in dancing was Inaba Manaka, because she's so good that she actually learned from her, and her rival in singing was Danbara Ruru, because her voice is so beautiful that it brought her to tears.
 * She is currently the only ANGERME member to have the AB blood type.
 * She is the oldest to have joined S/mileage, at the age of 16.
 * Her favorite make-up brand is Chanel, but she also likes Yves Saint Laurent and Dior.
 * Her favorite clothing brand is Cecil McBee and she recently likes Liz Lisa.
 * In Fukuda Kanon's final interview before her graduation, she had this to say about Murota: "She’s sexy and mature. She has nice lines when she dances and I’m excited to see how she grows and develops."