Okai Chisato

Okai Chisato (岡井千聖) is a Japanese pop singer. She is a former member of the group ℃-ute under Hello! Project. She is also a former member of Mellowquad and Triplet and leader of Team Okai.

Early Life
Okai Chisato was born on June 21, 1994 in Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan to Okai Ken and Hitomi.

2002-2005
Okai first joined Hello! Project on June 30, 2002 as one of the fifteen children chosen from the Hello! Project Kids auditions.

In 2004 Berryz Koubou was formed, with the intention of rotating the kids throughout the unit. Okai didn't make the original pick, and the idea was eventually dropped.

The remaining kids ended up forming ℃-ute in 2005. The group didn't make its official debut until late in 2006, with their first major label single released in 2007.

2007
She was a member of Little Gatas until she was added to Gatas Brilhantes H.P.. She was also a part of the unit Athena & Robikerottsu consisting of Okai, Niigaki Risa, Mitsui Aika, and Nakajima Saki in 2007. They sang the opening and ending theme song for the anime Robby & Kerobby.

2009
She was put in the revival unit for Tanpopo with Kamei Eri, Mitsui Aika, and Kumai Yurina.

2010
A video of Okai covering the dance for Dance de Bakoon! was uploaded to ℃-ute's Official Youtube Channel. It achieved 100,000 views in 2 days; upon reaching 500,000 views, ℃-ute's new single Aitai Lonely Christmas was released in celebration.

From October 13 to 22, Okai starred in Akuma no Tsubuyaki with the other members of ℃-ute

On November 27, Okai became the first member of ℃-ute to get her own single and a separate listing on iTunes. Before the year ended, she released two more songs on iTunes.

2011
On January 24, Okai released another song on iTunes. The Solo Live 2011 Vol.1 ~Kaisha de Odotte Mita!~ was also released. The CD contains two songs from her iTunes list, while the DVD has singing and dancing of 12 songs.

On July 4, Okai and Ishikawa Rika starred in a mini drama titled "Tokusou Shirei! Aichi Police". Okai also starred in a stage play featuring Nakajima Saki, Miyamoto Karin and Kudo Haruka. titled 1974 Ikunayo.

2012
On April 18, it was announced that Okai, Mano Erina, Yajima Maimi, and Suzuki Airi will star in a new stage play titled Theatre in the Round. The stage play ran from May 15-17.

2013
On March 2, at SATOYAMA e Ikou! ~Forest For Rest~, Okai was announced a member of the new SATOUMI movement unit, Mellowquad, along with ℃-ute member Yajima Maimi and Berryz Koubou members Tokunaga Chinami and Natsuyaki Miyabi.

On April 1, it was announced Okai would have a regular Thursday segment on CBC’s Go Go Smile.

2014
On March 13, it was announced that Okai would be a member of a newly formed SATOYAMA movement unit called Triplet, alongside Kudo Haruka and Takagi Sayuki.

On March 26, it was announced Okai would be a regular on the TV show Haraichi no Kami Appli.

On June 21, Okai celebrated her 20th birthday at a special event called ℃-ute ~Okai Chisato Birthday Event 2014~. The event featured two performances in Tokyo.

2015
On June 20 and 21, Okai celebrated her birthday in a special fan club tour called Cutie Kankousha Fanclub Tour "Okai Chisato Birthday Party" in Nagano.

On July 24, it was announced that Okai Chisato would be a regular on TV Tokyo's Chou Shiritoriaru. The show ran from August 3 to August 24.

On August 13, Chisato appeared on the TV show VS Arashi as part of "Team Saitama".

2016
On May 29, Okai announced that she would undergo surgery for vocal cord nodules after her birthday, and would have limited activities for a short period after the surgery.

On June 22, Okai celebrated her 22nd birthday at a fanclub event called ℃-ute Okai Chisato Birthday Event 2016, featuring one performance at Differ Ariake.

On July 7, she announced on her blog that the surgery was successful. However, after consulting her doctor, Okai could only participate as an MC for the first three Hello! Project 2016 SUMMER shows on July 16 and 17, but returned to fully performing for the following concerts.

On August 20, it was announced that ℃-ute would disband next June at Saitama Super Arena. Okai said she would like to continue working in variety afterwards.

2017
On May 27, Okai announced on her blog that after ℃-ute disbands in June she wants to focus on appearing on variety TV shows.

She joined M-line club on July 10.

On October 30, Okai performed two new solo songs titled "Oolong Hai no Onna" and "Haha no Kyoukun" for her Hello! Project 20 Shuunen Kinen Zen'yasai ~One by One~ solo live. "Oolong Hai no Onna" was digitally released on December 8. "Haha no Kyoukun" was announced to also be digitally released "soon", but no further details have been revealed since.

On November 10, Okai's profile was added to.

2018
On February 18 and 21, Okai held the Okai Chisato Solo Live 2018 ~Oolong Hai no Onna~ at COTTON CLUB.

On May 15, she announced that she was hospitalized because of a recurrence of vocal cord nodules and was scheduled for surgery the next day. Okai rested for a week afterwards, which she was expected to recover in time for her birthday live.

On June 21, Okai celebrated her 24th birthday at a fanclub live titled Okai Chisato FC Live ① ~Katte ni Hello Pro 20 Shuunen Omedetou! 1998~2006~ -A, Watashi mo Omedetou!-, which was also held to celebrate Hello! Project's 20th anniversary with fan-requested songs from between 1996 and 2006. Two shows took place at Yamano Hall.

On August 3, Okai performed at TOKYO IDOL FESTIVAL 2018 on the HOT STAGE. In the first part, she covered Buono! songs as the one-shot unit Cattivo! with Kobushi Factory member Hamaura Ayano and Tsubaki Factory member Asakura Kiki. In the second part of the stage, Okai performed ℃-ute songs with idols who love ℃-ute.

On September 22, she held the Okai Chisato FC Live ② ~Katte ni Hello Pro 20 Shuunen Omedetou! 2007-2012~ with two shows at Yamano Hall.

Starting on October 4, Okai became the main MC for the TOKYO MX information variety program Bakusou Roke Hunter.

On November 2, Okai was appointed as an ambassador of Keirin Marché, a media company that endorses beginner and experienced cycling races.

2019
On January 19 and 20, she will hold the Okai Chisato Fanclub Tour ~Boso de Asa Ii Hanashi~.

On February 11, she will hold the Okai Chisato FC Live ③ ~Katte ni Hello Pro 20 Shuunen Omedetou! 2013-2018~ with two shows at Yamano Hall.

Personal Life
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Okai has 4 sibilings: two younger sisters, Asuna and Mion, and two younger brothers, Tsubasa and Rimu. Asuna is a former member of Hello Pro Egg. Her father runs a small plumbing business. Her grandfather is half American, making her 1/8 American. She is also the aunt of Asuna's two children.

Okai currently owns 3 dogs: Howl, Pants, and Bra. Howl lives in her parent's house while Pants lives with her. She previously owned dogs named Pine and Lipstick, who passed away in 2013 and December 25th, 2017, respectively. She also owns 4 turtles, which includes Elizabeth and Kamedo.

When Okai joined Hello! Project Kids, she was a second year elementary school student. She graduated from high school in March 2013.
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Okai most notably gets along with the other ℃-ute members and Tsugunaga Momoko.
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 * -|Nicknames=
 * Chissaa (ちっさー): Official nickname, given her since joining ℃-ute. Used by members and fans.
 * Okai-chan (岡井ちゃん): Official nickname. Used by members and fans.

Profile
Stats=
 * Name: Okai Chisato (岡井千聖)
 * Birth Date:
 * Birthplace: Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan
 * Nickname: Chissaa (ちっさー), Okai-chan (岡井ちゃん), Chisato (ちさと), Chippe (ちっぺ)
 * Blood type: A
 * Height: 152cm
 * Weight: 42-43 kg
 * Western Zodiac: Gemini
 * Eastern Zodiac: Dog
 * Hello! Project Status:
 * 2002-06-30: Member
 * 2005-06-11: ℃-ute member
 * 2017-06-12: Left (℃-ute disbands)
 * Years in ℃-ute: 12 Years
 * Official Kaomoji: ﾘ ・一・ﾘ
 * ℃-ute Color:
 * Blue (2006-2009)
 * Green (2009-2017)
 * Audition Song: "Country Roads" from the anime movie "Whisper of the Heart"
 * Hello! Project Groups:
 * Hello! Project Kids (2002-)
 * ℃-ute (2005–)
 * Athena & Robikerottsu (2007–2008)
 * Tanpopo (2009-2011)
 * Hello! Project Mobekimasu (2011-2013)
 * BeriKyuu (2011-2015)
 * Mellowquad (2013-2016)
 * Triplet (2014-2016)
 * Shuffle Groups:
 * H.P. All Stars (2004)
 * Okaileage (2017)
 * Other:
 * Little Gatas (2004–2007)
 * Gatas Brilhantes H.P. (2007–)
 * -|Q&A=
 * Hobbies: Watching movies, collecting purikura
 * Special Skill: Getting along with anyone
 * Strong Point: Making everyone laugh
 * Weak Point: Fooling around too much
 * Habit: Walking like a crab
 * Favorite Color: Blue, light blue, brown
 * Favorite Flower: Cosmos and sunflower
 * Favorite Movie: The Terminator, Backdraft, Nankyoku Monogatari.
 * Favorite Book: Shonen Magazine.
 * Favorite Word: "Nice"
 * Favorite Season: Summer and winter
 * Favorite Food: Asian pears, kalbi kuk bap, sushi
 * Least Favorite Food: Eggplant
 * Favorite Song: Uwaki na Honey Pie and GET UP! Rapper
 * Charm Point: Eyes
 * Looks Up To: Fujimoto Miki, Sayashi Riho

Discography

 * See also: List:Okai Chisato Discography Featured In

Indie Singles

 * [2011.01.25] Romantic Ukare Mode  (Fujimoto Miki cover)

Digital Singles

 * [2010.11.27] LOVE Namida Iro (Matsuura Aya cover)
 * [2010.12.10] Manatsu no Kousen (Morning Musume cover)
 * [2010.12.10] Egao ni Namida ~Thank You! My Dear Firends~ (Matsuura Aya cover)
 * [2011.03.29] Furusato (Morning Musume cover)

Digital Songs

 * [2017.12.08] Oolong Hai no Onna
 * [2017] Haha no Kyoukun

Solo Songs

 * [2012.02.02] Tokai no Neon ga Odoroku Kurai no Utsukushisa ga Hoshii (都会のネオンが驚くくらいの美しさがほしい; I Want To Be Beautiful Enough To Overshadow the Neon Lights of the City)
 * [2012.04.18] Kimi wa Jitensha Watashi wa Densha de Kitaku (君は自転車　私は電車で帰宅; You Ride Your Bicycle, While I Catch the Train To Get Home) (C-ute cover)
 * [2013.04.03] Kanashiki Heaven (悲しきヘブン; Sad Heaven) (Okai Part Ver.)

Solo Image DVDs

 * [2010.12.24] Chissaa (ちっさー)
 * [2011.12.09] IMP. GIRL (e-Hello! DVD)

Live DVDs

 * [2011.02.25] Solo Live 2011 Vol.1 ~Kaisha de Odottemita!~ Live in Heaven (会社で踊ってみた)
 * [2011.04.18] Solo Live 2011 Vol.2 ~Hanzomon de Odottemita!!~ (半蔵門で踊ってみた)

Fanclub DVDs

 * [2013.10.26] Okai Chisato Birthday Event ~last teenage~
 * [2014.09.26] ℃-ute Okai Chisato Birthday Event 2014
 * [2015.03.26] ℃-ute Suzuki Airi・Okai Chisato FC Event 2015
 * [2015.08.27] Cutie Kankousha Fanclub Tour "Okai Chisato Birthday Party" in Nagano
 * [2016.xx.xx] ℃-ute Okai Chisato Birthday Event 2016
 * [2017.01.26] ℃-ute Suzuki Airi・Okai Chisato FC Event 2016
 * [2017.10.26] ℃-ute Okai Chisato・Hagiwara Mai FC Event 2017
 * [2018.09.26] Okai Chisato FC Live ① ~Katte ni Hello Pro 20 Shuunen Omedetou! 1998~2006~ -A, Watashi mo Omedetou!-
 * [2018.12.xx] Okai Chisato FC Live ② ~Katte ni Hello Pro 20 Shuunen Omedetou! 2007-2012~

Solo Photobooks

 * [2010.12.22] Chisato

Digital Photobooks

 * [2010.10.05] Alo-Hello! ℃-ute (アロハロ！℃-ute) (Okai Chisato version)
 * [2012.03.06] Cutest (Okai Chisato version)
 * [2012.10.22] Alo-Hello! ℃-ute 2012 (アロハロ！℃-ute 2012) (Okai Chisato version)

Calendars

 * [2018.11.xx] Okai Chisato 2019nen Calendar (岡井千聖 2019年 カレンダー)

Movies

 * [2002] Koinu Dan no Monogatari (仔犬ダンの物語)
 * [2004] Hotaru no Hoshi (ほたるの星)
 * [2011] Ousama Game (王様ゲーム) (as Maruoka Kaori)
 * [2011] Gomennasai (ゴメンナサイ)

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)
 * [2012–2013] Hello! SATOYAMA Life (ハロー！ＳＡＴＯＹＡＭＡライフ)
 * [2013–2014] GOGO! Smile! (ゴゴスマ)
 * [2014–] The Girls Live
 * [2014–] Haraichi no Kami Appli (ハライチの神アプリ)
 * [2014] ℃-ute no Challenge TV (℃-uteのチャレンジTV)
 * [2015–2016] Afro no Hen (アフロの変)
 * [2015] Chou Shiritoriaru (超シリトリアル)
 * [2018–] Bakusou Roke Hunter (爆走ロケハンター)

TV Dramas

 * [2011] Tokusou Shirei! Aichi Police (特捜指令！アイチ★ポリス) (as Mai)
 * [2012] Suugaku♥Joshi Gakuen (数学♥女子学園)

Theater

 * [2004] 34 Choume no Kiseki -HERE'S LOVE- (34丁目の奇跡 -HERE'S LOVE-)
 * [2007] Neruko wa ℃-ute
 * [2008] Keitai Shosetsuka
 * [2009] Atarumo Hakke!?
 * [2010] Akuma no Tsubuyaki
 * [2011] 1974 (Ikunayo) (1974(イクナヨ))
 * [2011] Sengoku Jieitai
 * [2012] STRONGER (ストロンガー)
 * [2012] Theater in The Round (青山円形劇場)
 * [2013] Sakura no Hanataba (さくらの花束) as Koyamada Mei (小山田芽以)

Internet

 * [2010–2012] Okaichan, Neru! (岡井ちゃん、寝る!)
 * [2011] Michishige Sayumi no "Mobekimasutte Nani??" (道重さゆみの『モベキマスってなに？？』)
 * [2013–] Hello! Project Station (ハロ！ステ)

Music Videos

 * [2007] Buono! - Honto no Jibun
 * [2013] Okai Chisato - DARS de Bakoon!

Radio

 * [2013] Tokai no Hitorigurashi (都会の一人暮らし) (Radio drama)
 * [2016.10] HELLO! DRIVE! (HELLO! DRIVE! -ハロドラ-) (Fridays)

Solo Events
1st Event= The event took place in June 2008.
 * Ganbacchae! by Morning Musume
 * Ekimae no Dai Happening by Fujimoto Miki

The event took place in September 2008.
 * -|2nd Event=
 * Koi no Hana by Abe Natsumi
 * Bishoujo Shinri by ℃-ute

The event took place in September 2009.
 * -|3rd Event=
 * Robokiss by W
 * Zutto Suki de Ii Desu ka by Matsuura Aya
 * Big dreams by ℃-ute

The event took place in November 2009.
 * -|4th Event=
 * Bokura no Kagayaki by ℃-ute
 * As ONE by ℃-ute
 * ONLY YOU by Zoku・v-u-den
 * EVERYDAY Zekkouchou! by ℃-ute

The event took place in April 2010.
 * -|5th Event=
 * ONLY YOU by Zoku・v-u-den
 * Watarasebashi by Matsuura Aya
 * Hajimete Kuchibiru wo Kasaneta Yoru by Matsuura Aya
 * Koi no Jubaku by Berryz Koubou

Rankings & Milestones

 * She ranked 4th in a magazine's 2011 "Girls that seem like they'll become big stars in the future".
 * She ranked at #38 in Anikan R Yanyan magazine's May 2013 "Singing idol you like the most".
 * She ranked 9th in mixi's June 2013 Hello! Project Popularity Ranking.

Trivia

 * Has said Fujimoto Miki is the Hello! Project member she respects the most.
 * Miyamoto Karin thinks that Chisato is the coolest member of Hello! Project.
 * She often plays "Mario Kart" with the ℃-ute members.
 * She was the first member of ℃-ute to get her own single and own listing on iTunes.
 * Was the last active member of ℃-ute to release their first photo book.
 * Okai's audition song was "Country Roads" from the anime movie "Whisper of the Heart."
 * She has a scar on the right side of her nose. She said she got it before joining Hello! Project.
 * She was known as a "tomboy" in the early years of ℃-ute while she had short hair.
 * She became very popular with posting dance videos on ℃-ute's YouTube account (ocutechannel).
 * Okai was the first member of ℃-ute to dye her hair brown. She first had it dyed around the time she joined Hello! Project Kids.
 * Okai sometimes says that she looks Brazilian because of her naturally tan skin.
 * Okai is scared of ghosts.
 * Okai is the only current member of ℃-ute with type A blood.
 * She is the shortest member in ℃-ute.
 * Claims that she has dog eyes.
 * In Team Okai, she covers Sayashi Riho.
 * Okai and Yajima Maimi are the only two current Hello! Project members who are still in Gatas Brilhantes H.P.
 * Okai says she wants to appear on lots of variety shows to get people to know her.
 * Stated that she thinks Natsuyaki Miyabi has a wonderful smile.
 * She thinks Natsuyaki Miyabi is cute.
 * She has admited to being "in love" with Hagiwara Mai during her first few years in ℃-ute.
 * She and Kanazawa Tomoko are the two current Hello! Project members with the most siblings (with 4 each).
 * Three days after turning 20 she tried her first alcoholic drink.
 * She stated that she would like to visit Britain because she loves castles and other things from the country.