Otsuka Aina

Otsuka Aina (大塚愛菜) is a member of Hello! Pro Kenshuusei, under Hello! Project.

She was a Morning Musume ninth generation finalist, She made it to the final five before losing to Ikuta Erina, Sayashi Riho, and Suzuki Kanon.

She is now a part of Hello! Pro Kenshuusei with Mogi Minami, another Morning Musume ninth generation finalist.

Profile

 * Name: Otsuka Aina (大塚愛菜)
 * Nickname: Tsukapon (つかぽん)
 * Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan
 * Birthdate: April 3, 1998 (age 14)
 * Blood type: A
 * Specialty: Golf
 * Looks up to: C-ute, Morning Musume
 * Hello Project groups:
 * Hello! Pro Kenshuusei (2011-)

2010
In 2010, Morning Musume's ninth generation auditions were being held, Otsuka auditioned, singing "Everyday Zekkouchou!!" by C-ute, She ended up being a finalist in the auditions, however, she was not chosen to enter Morning Musume.

2011
In late 2011, as Morning Musume's tenth generation auditions were occuring, it was revealed that Otsuka would be joining Hello! Pro Kenshuusei alongside Ogawa Rena and Mogi Minami.

She made her debut as a Hello! Pro Kenshuusei member on September 11th, 2011 at the Hello! Pro Egg 2011 Happyou Kai ~September no Nama Tamago Show!~ concert.

Trivia

 * She has a habit of being shy.
 * She shares her last name with popular Japanese singer Otsuka Ai.
 * Auditioned for 9th Generation Morning Musume with C-ute's song "EVERYDAY Zekkouchou"
 * She later successfully auditioned for Hello! Pro Kenshuusei alongside Mogi Minami
 * Along with other Eggs she auditioned for S/mileage.
 * She has been playing golf since first grade.
 * Participated in the 2011 10th Generation Morning Musume auditions.
 * On a rainy day she would enjoy the morning freely and rehearse Hello! Project dances in the afternoon, or sing the song "Yes!  all my family" by C-ute.
 * She is back dancer for Mano Erina.