Yamaga Kanae

Yamaga Kanae (山賀香菜恵) is a former member of Hello! Project as a Hello! Pro Kenshuusei. She was introduced at a Fan Club event in November 2011 alongside Oda Sakura.

Her last known performance as a member of Hello! Pro Kenshuusei was on August 26th, 2012, before she withdrew from Hello! Pro Kenshuusei.



2011
In 2011, Yamaga participated in the 2nd Generation S/mileage audition, but didn't pass.

She was later added to Hello! Pro Kenshuusei by Tsunku, alongside Oda Sakura. They were both introduced at a FC event in November.

2012
She was active consistently until August 2012, when she suddenly became inactive, and her goods were no longer being sold, it was believed that she had withdrawn from the program, She was last seen at a Kenshuusei event on August 26th, 2012. Her profile on the official website has since been taken down, confirming she has left.

2013
On May 5, a fan reported via Twitter that they had met Yamaga at the Hello! Pro Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2013 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~ event and she told the fan that she was auditioning for Morning Musume's 12th generation. The fan also mentioned that Yamaga had become cuter. This report can't be confirmed at this time. If this is true, this will be her last chance to get into Morning Musume.

Profile

 * Name: Yamaga Kanae (山賀香菜恵)
 * Nickname: Sanchan (さんちゃん)
 * Birthdate: May 15, 1995 (age 18)
 * Birthplace: Tochigi, Japan
 * Blood type: O
 * Specialty: Cartwheels
 * Looks Up To: Mano Erina, Nishino Kana
 * Hello! Project groups: 
 * Hello! Pro Kenshuusei (2011–2012)

Trivia

 * She was the second member of Hello! Project to be from Tochigi prefecture.
 * On a rainy day she would watch anime at home or sing the song "LOVE Namida Iro" by Matsuura Aya.
 * She participated in the 2011 S/mileage audition, and made it to the final round. Her number was #716.
 * Has said she was moved by Mano Erina when watching her concert DVD.
 * She is a huge fan of Nishino Kana and Mano Erina.
 * She was the oldest out of all the current Hello! Pro Kenshuusei during her time in the program.
 * Was praised as having the best cartwheels in class at school.
 * She withdrew before the debut of her generation mate, Oda Sakura
 * She wanted to join Morning Musume.
 * She had said she wanted to stay in Hello! Project, and continue singing, even when Mano Erina graduates.