Sato Masaki

Sato Masaki (佐藤優樹; Satō Masaki) is a 10th generation member of Morning Musume, and a member of the SATOYAMA movement unit Harvest and Jurin.

2011
Sato Masaki was selected from Morning Musume's 10th Generation audition to join the group on September 29, along with Iikubo Haruna, Ishida Ayumi, and former Hello! Pro Kenshuusei member Kudo Haruka.

The tenth generation made their official presentation on the same day they were announced as new members in the "Morning Musume Concert Tour 2011 Aki Ai Believe ~Takahashi Ai Graduation Memory Special~" concert, and they participated in a performance of the song "Tomo". They also participated in the end of the song "Namidacchi".

2012
On April 18, it was announced that Tanaka Reina and the 9th & 10th Generation members will participate in a new stage play titled Stacey’s Shoujo Saisatsu Kageki. The musical ran from June 6-12.

During the last few days of her first concert tour, she cut her hair short.

On May 13, information was released about an event for the 9th and 10th generation members of Morning Musume as well as S/mileage’s 2nd generation members, titled Mosuma FC Event ~Gachi☆Kira~, was set to take place on June 15th, 18th, and 20th at Yokohama Blitz.

On October 10, it was announced that Sato would be a member of the new unit Harvest alongside Ikuta Erina, Ishida Ayumi, and Takeuchi Akari.

2013
On January 11, it was released that Sato Masaki, who has been resting since December 31st due to a high fever, has been diagnosed with left neck cervical lymphadenitis after a detailed examination. She was absent for all events between December 31st through January 17th.

On May 7, Sato will have her birthday event, titled "14-sai Nau Nau---!!" (１４才なうなぅーーー！！; 14-years-old now now---!!). Guests include fellow 10th generation member Kudo Haruka.

On July 23, it was announce that Sato would be a member of the new unit Jurin alongside Juice=Juice member Miyamoto Karin.

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 * Name: Sato Masaki (佐藤優樹)
 * Nicknames: Masaki (まさき), Maa-chan (まーちゃん)
 * Birthdate: May 7, 1999 (age 14)
 * Birthplace: Hokkaido, Japan
 * Bloodtype: A
 * Height: 153cm
 * Hello! Project Status:
 * 2011-09-29: Member
 * 2011-09-29: Morning Musume Member
 * Up-Front Agency Status:
 * 2011-09-29: Member
 * Years in Morning Musume: 2 Years
 * Morning Musume Color: Emerald Green
 * Hello! Project groups:
 * Morning Musume (2011-Present)
 * Hello! Project Mobekimasu (2011-2013)
 * Hello! Project MobekisuJ (2013-Present)
 * Harvest (2012-Present)
 * Jurin (2013-Present)
 * -|Q&A=
 * Hobbies: Playing drums, riding horses.
 * Special Skills: Ballet and playing piano.
 * Favorite Food: Soba, udon, plum sheets.
 * Favorite Color: Yellow and green.
 * Favorite Place: Disneyland.
 * Philosophy: Being Smiley
 * Charm Point: Eyelashes
 * Motto: "Don't be noisy"
 * Favorite Word: "Deshou"
 * Favorite English phrase: "Thank you!"
 * Favorite Morning Musume song: Maji Desu ka Ska!, Fantasy ga Hajimaru
 * Favorite Song in the Past: Butterfly
 * Current Favorite Songs: Saraba, Itoshiki Kanashimi Tachi yo, Kokuhaku, Robo Kiss
 * Looks up to: Takahashi Ai, Niigaki Risa

Solo DVDs

 * [2012.07.11] Greeting ~Sato Masaki~  (“e-Hello!” DVD)

Discography Featured In
Singles=
 * Morning Musume
 * Pyocopyoco Ultra (Debut)
 * Ren'ai Hunter
 * One•Two•Three/The Matenrou Show
 * Wakuteka Take a chance
 * Help me!!
 * Brainstorming/Kimi Sae Ireba Nani mo Iranai
 * Wagamama Ki no Mama Ai no Joke/Ai no Gundan
 * What is LOVE


 * Harvest
 * Forest Time


 * Jurin
 * Hotaru Matsuri no Hi
 * -|Albums=
 * Morning Musume
 * 13 Colorful Character
 * The Best! ~Updated Morning Musume~
 * -|DVDs=
 * Group DVDs
 * [2013.01.16] Alo-Hello! Morning Musume 9th ・10th Generation DVD (アロハロ！ モーニング娘. 9・10期 DVD)


 * Fanclub DVDs
 * [2012.05.07] Morning Musume 9ki member event ~Iwai Tanjoubi (モーニング娘. 10期メンバーイベント ～祝・誕生日)
 * [2012.07.27] Morning Musume 10ki Member Event ~Iwai Tanjoubi ＼(^O^)／ Konya no Shuyaku wa... Maa-chan!~ (モーニング娘. １０期メンバーイベント ～祝・誕生日＼(^O^)／今夜の主役は...まーちゃん！～)
 * [2012] Mosuma FC Event ~Gachi☆Kira~ (モースマ. FCイベント～ガチ☆キラ～)
 * [2012.11.26] Morning Musume 10th Generation ~1st Anniversary Event~ (モーニング娘. 10期メンバーイベント ～祝1周年！～)
 * [2013.01.28] Kudo Haruka Birthday Event ~Chuugakusei NIGHT!!~ (工藤遥バースデーイベント 〜中学生NIGHT!!〜)


 * -|Group Songs=
 * [2012.07.04] Seishun Domannaka (with Iikubo Haruna, Ishida Ayumi, and Kudo Haruka)
 * [2012.09.12] Waratte! YOU (with Fukumura Mizuki, Ikuta Erina, Sayashi Riho, Suzuki Kanon, Iikubo Haruna, Ishida Ayumi, and Kudo Haruka)
 * [2012.10.10] Futsuu no Shoujo A (with Tanaka Reina, and Kudo Haruka)
 * [2013.01.23] Nani wa Tomo Are! (with Ikuta Erina, Suzuki Kanon, and Kudo Haruka)
 * [2013.04.17] Itsumo to Onnaji Seifuku de (with Sayashi Riho, Suzuki Kanon, Kudo Haruka, and Oda Sakura)
 * [2013.08.28] Bouya (with Michishige Sayumi, Fukumura Mizuki, Iikubo Haruna, and Kudo Haruka)
 * 2013.09.25] I WISH (Morning Musume cover; with Fukumura Mizuki, Ikuta Erina, Sayashi Riho, Suzuki Kanon, Iikubo Haruna, Ishida Ayumi, Kudo Haruka, and Oda Sakura)


 * -|Concerts=
 * Morning Musume
 * Morning Musume Concert Tour 2012 Haru Ultra Smart ~Niigaki Risa Mitsui Aika Graduation Special~
 * Morning Musume Tanjou 15 Shuunen Kinen Concert Tour 2012 Aki ~Colorful Character~
 * Morning Musume Concert Tour 2013 Haru Michishige☆Eleven SOUL ~Tanaka Reina Sotsugyou Kinen Special~
 * Morning Musume Concert Tour 2013 Aki ~CHANCE!~
 * Hello! Project
 * Hello! Project 2012 WINTER Hello☆Pro Tengoku ~Funky-chan~
 * Hello! Project 2012 WINTER Hello☆Pro Tengoku ~Rock-chan~
 * Hello! Project Tanjou 15 Shuunen Kinen Live 2012 Natsu ~Ktkr Natsu no FAN Matsuri!~
 * Hello! Project Tanjou 15 Shuunen Kinen Live 2012 Natsu ~Wkwk Natsu no FAN Matsuri!~
 * Hello! Project Tanjou 15 Shuunen Kinen Live 2013 Fuyu ~Viva!~
 * Hello! Project Tanjou 15 Shuunen Kinen Live 2013 Fuyu ~Bravo!~
 * Hello! Project Haru no Dai Kansha Hinamatsuri Festival 2013 ~Zen'yasai~
 * Hello! Project Haru no Dai Kansha Hinamatsuri Festival 2013 ~Berryz Koubou 10 Nenme Totsunyuu Special~
 * Hello! Project Haru no Dai Kansha Hinamatsuri Festival 2013 ~Thank You For Your Love!~
 * Hello! Project Yaon Premium Live ~Soto Fest~
 * Hello! Project 2013 SUMMER COOL HELLO! ~Sorezore!~
 * Hello! Project 2013 SUMMER COOL HELLO! ~Mazekoze!~

Digital Photobooks

 * [2012.02.24] 9+10=∞ (鞘師里保/佐藤優樹)  (with Sayashi Riho)
 * [2013.01.29] Alo-Hello! Morning Musume 2012 (アロハロ！モーニング娘. 2012)  (Masaki version)
 * [2013.04.02] Alo-Hello! Morning Musume Tenki Gumi (アロハロ！モーニング娘. 天気組) (Masaki version)
 * [2013.04.09] Alo-Hello! Morning Musume Tenki Gumi (アロハロ！モーニング娘. 天気組)

Group Photobooks

 * [2012.09.10] Morning Musume Kyuukies & Juukies 1st official Photo Book (モーニング娘. 9・10期 1st official Photo Book)
 * [2013.01.16] Alo Hello! Morning Musume Juukies Photobook (アロハロ！モーニング娘. １０期写真集)
 * [2013.04.20] Michishige ☆ Photo SOUL

Magazines

 * [2011.12.28] Hello! Channel Vol.7 (Iikubo Haruna, Fukumura Mizuki, Ishida Ayumi, Ikuta Erina, Sayashi Riho, Suzuki Kanon, & Kudo Haruka)
 * [2012.04.27] B.L.T U-17 Vol.22  (Back cover) (with Iikubo Haruna, Ishida Ayumi, & Kudo Haruka)
 * [2013.01.23] Anican R YanYan (Back cover) (Iikubo Haruna, Fukumura Mizuki, Ishida Ayumi, Ikuta Erina, Sayashi Riho, Suzuki Kanon, Oda Sakura, & Kudo Haruka)
 * [2013.04.11] Anican R YanYan Vol.5 (Back cover) (with Michishige Sayumi, Iikubo Haruna, Sayashi Riho, & Suzuki Kanon)
 * [2013.08.25] bounce issue 358 (Back cover) (with Iikubo Haruna, Ikuta Erina, Suzuki Kanon, & Kudo Haruka)
 * [2013.09.11] Anican R YanYan magazine Vol.9 (Fukumura Mizuki, Ishida Ayumi, Ikuta Erina, & Oda Sakura)

TV Programs

 * [2011-2012] Hello Pro! TIME (ハロプロ！ＴＩＭＥ)

TV Dramas

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

Theatre

 * [2012] Stacey's Shoujo Saisatsu Kageki

Internet

 * [2011] Michishige Sayumi no "Mobekimasutte Nani??" (道重さゆみの『モベキマスってなに？？』)
 * [2012] Guest, Maachan  (ゲスト、まぁちゃん. )

Radio

 * [2012–] Morning Musume no Morning Jogakuin ~Houkago Meeting~ (モーニング娘. のモーニング女学院～放課後ミーティング～)

Trivia

 * She is the sixth Morning Musume member to come from Hokkaido.
 * She is often tired.
 * In elementary school, she was called Maasa a lot because of her name Masaki, and her resemblance to Sudo Maasa from Berryz Koubou.
 * She has played the piano since she was two and she has said that if she were not a member of Morning Musume, she would want to be a piano teacher.
 * Practiced drums starting in her third year of Elementary school, but stopped two years ago as of 2012.
 * Is practiced to competition level obstacle jumping in horse back riding.
 * Her mom is a huge fan of Morning Musume.
 * She blew a kiss during her second time on stage and called it MasaKiss.
 * She spoke English until she was five years old, when she began kindergarten, and had to start using Japanese.
 * She grew up watching Disney Channel shows in English, and still watches them (despite no longer understanding the language).
 * She is the youngest member of Harvest and the only member to be born in the year 1999.
 * She has the same birthday as 5th generation member Konno Asami and former Hello! Pro Kenshuusei member Maeda Irori.
 * She is the only 10th generation member that has not had past experience in the entertainment industry.
 * She and Fukumura Mizuki are the only two Morning Musume members to be left handed.
 * She usually forgets and stumbles on speaking lines on stage.
 * She is the second 10th generation member to get an eHello Greeting DVD.
 * She is known to be affectionate with fellow members, particularly sharing hugs with Tanaka Reina and Michishige Sayumi.
 * She is very close to generation mate Kudo Haruka. Kudo stated that Sato is an airhead and one of the nosiest in Morning Musume.
 * She stated that her fellow 10th generation member, Ishida Ayumi is her greatest rival, however when Oda Sakura joined the group she became her rival also.
 * Niigaki Risa has said that once in the dressing room, Sato had ran up to her naked.
 * She and Suzuki Kanon are known for having perfect pitches when it comes to singing. Sato believes she can't lose at it.
 * She says her most embarassing moment was when she tripped on a stone and fell to the ground.
 * She said if she could be any animal she would be a dog.
 * When asked what aspect of her makeup she is most particular about, she said she rarely wears makeup so she does not know.
 * Said that her friends give her the energy through out the day and that they make her smile.
 * Oda Sakura lent her a copy of Suki-tte Ii na yo. According to Kudo Haruka, she was laughing at the scenes that weren't meant to be funny. Iikubo Haruna was excited to find Sato reading manga that she plans lending her a variety of manga in the future.
 * When asked what was the scariest moment in her life she told that it was when a bear entered her house in her hometown of Hokkaido.
 * She said on a radio show that she'd like to go and see all of America.
 * Her nickname for Sayashi Riho is Yasushi-san.