Suzuki Airi

"I have lived as an Idol for 15 years. In Saitama, I'll perform as an Idol still the end of end."

- Suzuki Airi, August 2016

Suzuki Airi (鈴木愛理) is a Japanese pop singer signed to Hello! Project. She joined Hello! Project Kids in 2002 through the audition and was later placed into ℃-ute in 2005. Suzuki has also been a member of the Hello! Project trio Buono! and the SATOUMI movement unit Dia Lady.

Early Life
Suzuki Airi was born on April 12, 1994 in Gifu, Japan to Suzuki Toru and Kyoko, and raised in Chiba prefecture.

At age 6, Suzuki began attending Up-Front Music School, and was a student until she joined Hello! Project Kids at age 8.

2002
On June 30, Suzuki Airi participated in the Hello! Project auditions to find singers to form Hello! Project Kids. Along with 14 other girls, Suzuki passed the audition after she performed "Kimochi wa Tsutawaru" by BoA. She made her first appearance in the entertainment industry as a member of 4KIDS, a temporary group that appeared in Minimoni's movie Minimoni the Movie Okashi na Daibouken!

2003
Suzuki was chosen as a member of a new Hello! Project unit named Aa! alongside Morning Musume member Tanaka Reina and fellow Hello! Project Kids member Natsuyaki Miyabi. The group released their first and only single, FIRST KISS, in October of the same year. The group later disbanded, but occasionally reunited to perform live, though Tanaka was no longer a member of the unit.

2004
Late in the year, Suzuki took part in her first Hello! Project shuffle unit, H.P. All Stars, taking part alongside all the members of Hello! Project at the time. The shuffle unit released one single and became inactive by January 2005.

2005
Suzuki Airi was assigned as a member of Hello! Project group ℃-ute alongside seven other Hello! Project Kids members. These seven members had been passed over when it came to the forming of Berryz Koubou, which had originally been formed to teach the Hello! Project Kids about being in a group by rotating the line-up amongst the kids. ℃-ute started off releasing singles on an indie label, but made their major debut in 2007.

2006
℃-ute released four indie singles in preparation for their major debut in 2007. They also released their first album, "Cutie Queen Vol. 1."

2007
On February 21, ℃-ute released their major debut single, "Sakura Chirari." On the first day in the charts it ranked third on the Oricon charts, a feat not even accomplished by Hello! Project's mother group Morning Musume (who had ranked 6th on their debut single). With their debut single, they became the youngest group (with the average age of 13) to rank in the top 10. They released three singles that year, with Suzuki being the lead vocalist and center focus for all three releases.

On April 23, Suzuki Airi joined the Gatas Brillhantes H.P. futsal team.

It was on July 21, that Suzuki would participate in a new unit named Buono! with Tsugunaga Momoko and Natsuyaki Miyabi from Berryz Koubou.

On December 30, ℃-ute was chosen for the Best New Artist Award with Japan Record Award.

2009
Suzuki, along with four other members of ℃-ute and Berryz Koubou, left the Hello! Project futsal team, Gatas Brilhantes H.P.. The members left of their own violition due to feeling that they could not perform as high level players due to their level of ability.

On March 13, Suzuki appeared solo in a Pizza-La commercial. This was her first time ever appearing on a Pizza-La commercial without the other Buono! members.

On July 17th, Suzuki appeared in her second solo Pizza-La commercial. Her commercial was a Suzuki Airi version of Buono!'s commercial for Pizza-La's French Camembert Cheese.

In July, it was revealed that Aa! would be revived and it would include two original members -Suzuki Airi and Natsuyaki Miyabi- and a Hello! Pro Egg (Saho Akari).

2010
From October 13 to 22, Suzuki starred in Akuma no Tsubuyaki with the other members of ℃-ute

At the end of October, Suzuki appeared on the cover of the December issue of UP to boy magazine, together with Watanabe Mayu from AKB48. That was the first gravure collaboration between AKB48 and Hello! Project.

Suzuki starred in the horror film Keitai Kanojo. Keitai Kanojo was a movie based on the popular mobile phone novel of the same name. It was a sequel to Keitai Kareshi, and Suzuki played a high school student investigating the mystery behind a mobile phone dating simulation game in the movie.

2011
Suzuki and Tanaka Reina starred in the horror film Vampire Stories.

Suzuki, along with the other members of the Hello! Project Kids, starred in the horror film Ousama Game as the character Iwamura Ria, one of the main characters in the film.

Suzuki, along with the other members of Buono!, starred in the horror film Gomennasai as Hidaka Yuka, one of the main characters.

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

Suzuki appeared in a drama on Nippon TV called ''Piece. ''The first episode aired on October 6.

On Novemeber 18, Suzuki appeared in her third solo Pizza-La commercial.

On December 8, Suzuki appeared in a Pizza-La commercial with Mari Sekine.

2013
Suzuki Airi and Wada Ayaka were in a special gravure book titled “Graduation ~Koukou Sotsugyou~.” The book was about graduating high school and was released on February 27.

On March 2nd, it was announce at SATOYAMA e Yukou ~Forest For Rest~ that Suzuki and Sugaya Risako would be part of a new unit called Dia Lady.

On April 5, Suzuki made her manga-ka (manga artist) debut. Her manga, which is titled Suuーsan, is a one-frame manga which includes hand-drawn and written characters. Suzuki's work was posted on Sueisha's Aoharu site.

On April 12, Suzuki had her birthday event, titled "19 no Utagoe" (19の歌声; 19's Singing Voice).

On May 20, Suzuki released a collaboration book with Bea's Up magazine's hair & make up stylist, Eita. Bea's Up is a beauty magazine listing make-up tips for daily life, centered on women. Airi appeared in it as Eita's model.

On November 16, Suzuki appeared solo on a Pizza-La commercial. This was her fourth solo appearance in a Pizza-La commercial.

2014
On April 14, Suzuki celebrated her 20th birthday. The special event was called ℃-ute Suzuki Airi Birthday Event 2014. The event featured a single performance in Tokyo.

On October 7, Suzuki announced that starting in 2015, she would be the new image character for Suzunoya, a famous kimono store chain, which is featured in JUNON magazine.

2015
On February 21, it was announced Suzuki was going to be the exclusive model for fashion magazine "Ray."

On April 12, Suzuki celebrated her 21st birthday. The special event was called ℃-ute Suzuki Airi Birthday Event 2015, and featured two performances in Tokyo.

On April 21, Suzuki announced on her blog that she will be an exclusive model for the fashion magazine Ray, which she has made recent appearances in as a regular model for only the beauty pages. Starting from the June issue, released on April 23, Suzuki will also be featured in the fashion pages as an exclusive model.

On October 19, the kimino store chain Suzunoya announced due to a great response, Suzuki would continue as the image character for a second year.

2016
On April 12, Suzuki celebrated her 22nd birthday at special event titled ℃-ute Suzuki Airi Birthday Event 2016. The event featured two performances at Zepp Tokyo.

On June 17, Suzuki announced that she would be hosting her own radio show for the TS ONE smartphone radio app. The show, titled Airi's Potion, began its broadcast on July 6.

On August 20, it was announced that ℃-ute will disband next June at Saitama Super Arena. Suzuki afterwards plans to become a multi-talent, such as a newscaster.

Personal Life
Family= Her parents, Suzuki Toru and Kyoko, are both professional golfers. She has a younger brother named Suzuki Takayuki, who is also a golfer. Suzuki also has six pet dogs: Uin, Kuria, Papi, Mary, Lucky and Lizy.

When Suzuki joined Hello! Project Kids, she was a second year elementary school student. On March 6, 2013, Suzuki graduated from high school. On April 1, 2013, she started her first day at university. As of April 2016, she is currently in her last year of university.
 * -|Education=

The following list are notable friendships Suzuki Airi has acquired:
 * -|Friendships=
 * Yajima Maimi: Suzuki is good friends with Yajima Maimi and is known for her good relationship with her.
 * Nakajima Saki: She gets along well with Nakajima Saki.
 * Okai Chisato: She gets along well with Okai Chisato.
 * Hagiwara Mai: She gets along well with Hagiwara Mai.
 * Sugaya Risako: She is good friends with Berryz Koubou member Sugaya Risako.
 * Natsuyaki Miyabi: She also is good friends with Berryz Koubou member Natsuyaki Miyabi.
 * Umeda Erika: She was friends with Umeda Erika before singing together.
 * Momota Kanako: Suzuki and Momoiro Clover Z's Leader Momota Kanako are good friends. They went to the same high school.

Suzuki's given name (愛理) is translated as "love's reason".
 * -|Name Meaning=

Here is a list of nicknames that was used to refer to Suzuki Airi:
 * -|Nicknames=
 * Airiin (あいりーん): Official nickname. Given her during ℃-ute's second official fanclub event on November 21, 2005. Used by members and fans.
 * Osuzu (お鈴): Official Nickname. Used by fans.
 * Airi (あいり): Official Nickname. Used by members and fans.

Profile
Stats=
 * Name: Suzuki Airi (鈴木愛理)
 * Official Nicknames: Airi (あいり), Airiin (あいりーん), Osuzu (お鈴)
 * Birth date:
 * Blood type: B
 * Birth place: Gifu Prefecture, Japan
 * Raised: Chiba Prefecture, Japan
 * Height: 162cm
 * Weight: 49 kg
 * Hello! Project Status:
 * 2002-06-30: Member
 * 2005-06-11: ℃-ute Member
 * '''Years in ℃-ute: 9 Years
 * Official Kaomoji: 州´・ ｖ ･）
 * ℃-ute Color:
 * Yellow-Green (2006-2009)
 * Pink (2009-Present)
 * Buono! Color:
 * Yellow-Green (2007-Present)
 * Hello! Project Groups:
 * Hello! Project Kids (2002-)
 * 4KIDS (2002–2003)
 * ℃-ute (2005-)
 * Buono! (2007-)
 * Aa! (2003, 2009-2015)
 * Hello! Project Mobekimasu (2011-2013)
 * BeriKyuu (2011-)
 * Ujicha♥Taishi Maccha's (2011-2015)
 * Dia Lady (2013-2016)
 * Shuffle Units:
 * H.P. All Stars (2004)
 * Other: 
 * Mix Gatas
 * Gatas Brilhantes H.P.
 * -|Q&A=
 * Hobbies: Purikura, singing, dancing, drawing, making things
 * Special Skill: Y-shape balance, singing
 * Strong Point: Getting along with everyone
 * Weak Point: Can't stop talking sometimes
 * Habit: Touching my bangs
 * Favorite Subject: Music, Home Economics, Fine Arts, Culinary
 * Favorite Color: White, light blue, pink, black, light green.
 * Favorite Flower: Lily, hibiscus
 * Disliked Thing/Thing to do: Touching bugs
 * Favorite Animal: Puppies (but she likes humans the best)
 * Favorite Movie: Ghibli series, Harry Potter, Lilo & Stitch
 * Favorite Book: Magic Tree House, Atashinchi, Zerori
 * Favorite Word: "Arigatou" (Thank you)
 * Favorite Season: Spring and Autumn
 * Favorite Food: Chinjao roast, tacos, green bell peppers, tomato sauce spaghetti, monjayaki, sushi, sashimi
 * Least Favorite Food: Sweet carrots next to hamburger steaks, mini tomatoes, parsley, celery, cauliflower.
 * Charm Point: Eyes
 * Favorite Song: "FIRST KISS"
 * Favorite Song in the Past: Anata ni Aitakute ~Missing You~, Break Out!, Alive
 * Current Favorite Song: Natsumi, Meri Kuri, "Koi" by back number
 * Looks Up To:  Takahashi Ai, Tanaka Reina

Discography

 * See Also: List:Suzuki Airi Discography Featured In

Digital Singles

 * [2010.12.10] Seinaru Kane ga Hibiku Yoru (聖なる鐘がひびく夜; The Night the Holy Bell Rings) (Tanpopo cover)
 * [2011.02.16] Furusato (ふるさと; Hometown) (Morning Musume cover)
 * [2011.03.30] Akai Nikkichou (赤い日記帳; Red Diary) (Akagumi 4 cover)

Solo Songs

 * [2007.04.18] Tsuugaku Vector☂ (通学ベクトル☂; Commuting Vector)
 * [2009.01.28] Yes! All my family
 * [2009.07.01] Zansho Omimai Moushiagemasu. (残暑 お見舞い 申し上げます. ; Express a Late Summer Greeting Card.)
 * [2010.02.24] Aa Koi (嗚呼 恋; Ah! Love)
 * [2011.08.10] My alright sky
 * [2012.01.25] Hatsukoi Cider (初恋サイダー; First Love Cider) (Buono! Cover)
 * [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)
 * [2012.06.06] Ousama no Uta (王様の歌; Song of the king) (Soundtrack for Ousama Game)
 * [2012.11.21] Edo no Temari Uta II (2012 Shinsei Naru Ver.) (江戸の手毬唄 II; Edo Handball Song II) (C-ute cover)
 * [2013.04.03] Kanashiki Heaven (悲しきヘブン; Sad Heaven) (Suzuki Part Ver.)

Solo DVDs

 * [2008.06.25] ℃-ute Suzuki Airi in Okinawa AIRI'S CLASSIC
 * [2009.07.01] Pure Blue
 * [2010.08.25] Natsuyasumi
 * [2011.07.10] Kibun Tenkan
 * [2011.08.03] Natsu Karada
 * [2012.07.25] Koko ga Suki
 * [2013.08.24] Suzuki Airi Birthday Kikaku ~19 no Utagoe~  (FC DVD)
 * [2013.09.25] Watashi no ∮ Key wo Shittemasu ka
 * [2014.04.26] Suzuki Airi FC Event ~19sai no Utagoe Futatabi~  (FC DVD)
 * [2014.06.25] Singapore
 * [2014.08.26] ℃-ute Suzuki Airi Birthday Event 2014 (FC DVD)
 * [2015.xx.xx] ℃-ute Suzuki Airi Birthday Event 2015 (FC DVD)
 * [2016.xx.xx] ℃-ute Suzuki Airi Birthday Event 2016 (FC DVD)

Other DVDs

 * [2012.08.08] Yajima Maimi & Suzuki Airi Acoustic Live at Yokohama BLITZ
 * [2015.03.26] C-ute Suzuki Airi・Okai Chisato FC Event 2015 (℃-ute 鈴木愛理・岡井千聖FCイベント2015)
 * [2015.xx.xx] Cutie Kankousha Fanclub Tour "Suzuki Airi & Hagiwara Mai no HagiSuzu Hokkaido wa Dekkai °C~!"
 * [2016.xx.xx] ℃-ute Suzuki Airi・Okai Chisato FC Event 2016

Publications

 * See also: List:Suzuki Airi Publications Featured in

Solo Photobooks

 * 1) [2007.05.19] Airi (愛理)
 * 2) [2007.12.05] CLEAR
 * 3) [2008.06.20] 6gatsu no Kajitsu (6月の果実; Fruit of June)
 * 4) [2009.06.25] Aoiro (蒼色; Blue Color)
 * 5) [2010.07.20] Toukobi (登校日; School Day)
 * 6) [2011.05.23] Meguru Haru (巡る春; Around Spring)
 * 7) [2011.06.23] OASIS
 * 8) [2012.06.25] Kono Kaze ga Suki (この風が好き; I like this wind)
 * 9) [2013.08.20] Oyoganai Natsu (泳がない夏; The Summer I Didn't Swim)
 * 10) [2014.04.12] Kyomei (共鳴; Resonance)

Compilation Photobooks

 * [2013.03.31] Sotsugyou (卒業; Graduation) (2010-2013 PB Compilation)

Books

 * [2012.12.27] Airi-aL (Perfect Book)
 * [2013.05.20] Eita × Suzuki Airi Eita Produce Magic Make-up  (Beauty book)
 * [2014.11.27] Airi-sT (Style Book)
 * [2015.07.11] Hello! Project Maruwakari BOOK 2015 SUMMER
 * [2016.01.02] Hello! Project Maruwakari BOOK 2016 WINTER

Movies

 * [2002] Minimoni the Movie Okashi na Daibouken! (ミニモニ. じゃム→ビ→お菓子な大冒険!)
 * [2010] Keitai Kanojo (携帯彼女) (as Kurahashi Erika)
 * [2011] Vampire Stories (ウ゛ァンパイア・ストーリーズ) (as Midori)
 * [2011] Ousama Game (王様ゲーム) (as Iwamura Ria)
 * [2011] Gomennasai (ゴメンナサイ) (as Hidaka Yuka)

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!)
 * [2009] Bijou Houdan (美女放談) (2 episodes)
 * [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)
 * [2014-] The Girls Live
 * [2014-] °C-ute no Challenge TV (℃-uteのチャレンジTV)

TV Dramas

 * [2002] Liliput Oukoku (リリパット王国)
 * [2008] Hitmaker Aku Yuu Monogatari (ヒットメーカー 阿久悠物語) (as Sakurada Junko)
 * [2012] Suugaku♥Joshi Gakuen (数学♥女子学園) (as Uehara Yuri)
 * [2012] Piece (as Setouchi Madoka)
 * [2014] Sumou Neko (すもうねこ)
 * [2014] Kinkyori Renai ~Seazon Zero~

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] Real Etude Minna no Ie (リアルエチュード　みんなの家)
 * [2011] Sengoku Jieitai
 * [2012] Theater in The Round (青山円形劇場)
 * [2012] CAT'S♥EYE (キャッツ♥アイ)
 * [2013] Sakura no Hanataba (さくらの花束) as Saeki Michiru (佐伯みちる)

Commercials

 * [2009] Pizza-La's Clubhouse Pizza - "Oishiisa Hajimete Hen", "Volume Hen"
 * [2009] Pizza-La's French Camembert Cheese with 4 Kinds of Selected Ham Pizza - "Camemdance (Suzuki Airi Ver.)"
 * [2012] Pizza-La's Mozza Italiana Served with Rich Semi-dried Tomatoes - "Expression Sizzle Hen"
 * [2012] Pizza-La's Winter Campaign Quarter - "Introduction Hen" (with Mari Sekine)
 * [2013] Pizza-La's Mozza Naples - "Ingredients sizzle Hen"
 * [2015] Kimono Suzunoya

Music Videos

 * [2002] Goto Maki - "Te wo Nigitte Arukitai" (as back-up dancer)

Internet

 * [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)

Radio

 * [2007-2008] CUTIE PARTY
 * [2008-2009] ℃-ute Cutie☆Paradise (℃-ute キューティ－☆パラダイス)
 * [2011] Viva!Paella Presesnts - MUSIC Buono! (Shonan Beach FM)
 * [2011–2013] PIZZA-LA presents - Cafe Buono! (Shonan Beach FM)
 * [2013–2015] PIZZA-LA presents - Torattoria Buono! (Shonan Beach FM)
 * [2013] Tokai no Hitorigurashi (都会の一人暮らし) (Radio drama)
 * [2016–] Airi's Potion (TS ONE)
 * [2016.10] HELLO! DRIVE! (HELLO! DRIVE! -ハロドラ-) (Fridays)

Newspapers

 * [2007–2008] Mainichi Shougakukan Shinbun - "Airi's Palette" (愛理's パレット) (Newspaper article)

Solo Events

 * 1) [2008] 6/19 Suzuki Airi Solo Event in Pacific Heaven
 * 2) [2008] Suzuki Airi's Second Solo Event

Rankings

 * She was voted 6th favorite member in the 2007 "Hello! Project Music Awards" event.
 * She was voted 2nd favorite member in the 2008 "Hello! Project Music Awards" event.
 * She was voted 4th favorite member in the 2009 "Hello! Project Music Awards" event.
 * She ranked 3rd in Asian Plus Photo Book's April 2010 "6 hot girls from Hello! Project".
 * She was voted 2nd favorite member in the 2010 "Hello! Project Music Awards" event.
 * She ranked #20 on BUBKA magazine's most loved women of 2011.
 * She ranked 1st on Beautiful Idol General Election 2012, High School Group.
 * She was voted 2nd favorite member in the 2011 "Hello! Project Music Awards" event.
 * She was voted 3rd favorite member in the 2012 "Hello! Project Music Awards" event.
 * She ranked #20 in Anikan R Yanyan magazine's May 2013 "Singing idol you like the most".
 * She ranked 1st in mixi's June 2013 Hello! Project Popularity Ranking.
 * She ranked #21 in All Night Nippon Listener's 2013 Overall Female Idol Ranking.
 * She ranked 14th in Nippon Cultural Broadcasting recommendation's 2013 "Female Idol Faces General Election".
 * She ranked #22 in Anikan R Yanyan magazine's September 2013 "Singing idol you like the most".
 * She ranked #26 in Anikan R Yanyan magazine's October 2013 "Singing idol you like the most".
 * She was voted 4th favorite member in the 2013 "Hello! Project Music Awards" event.
 * She ranked 6th most stylish idol by high school girls in a 2014 women's magazine.
 * She ranked 4th in a poll done on AKB48's TV show "※AKB Shirabe" asking which non-AKB48 idols they're glad they don't have to compete with as rivals within the group.

Trivia

 * In Episode 36 of Gintama, three members of ℃-ute, Okai Chisato, Hagiwara Mai and Suzuki Airi, appear at 14:40 when they start to do the same movements that the dojo does ("Dream Catcher").
 * She is the youngest member of Hello! Project to lead on a single.
 * Her number, when she was a part of Gatas Brilhantes H.P., was 24.
 * She has listed Takahashi Ai and Tanaka Reina as the Hello! Project members she respects the most.
 * She shares the same birthday as former Morning Musume member Yoshizawa Hitomi.
 * Her favorite character is the Kappa. Her favorite manga is "How to Breed Kappas (カッパの飼い方; Kappa no Kaikata)."
 * She does not know how to swim.
 * She dislikes that she has a slight overbite.
 * She is currently the only ℃-ute member that is not from Saitama Prefecture.
 * She is scared of haunted houses and lightning.
 * In Yorosen!, she taught ℃-ute about golf.
 * She is the second member of ℃-ute to have a listing on iTunes, after Okai Chisato.
 * She shares last names with Morning Musume member Suzuki Kanon.
 * She says when ℃-ute became a five member group, their dance teacher once told her that her dancing was bad and that ℃-ute looks bad because of it.
 * Her weakest subject in school is Math.
 * She's happier when people call her cute instead of cool.
 * She has always thought of herself as her own rival.
 * She wants to be an idol people can relate to.
 * If she were in a band, she'd want to be in charge of vocals and guitar.
 * The most important thing in the world to her is the people that support her.
 * Though she has encountered things that have made her think "I can't do this," she has never truly wanted to quit being an idol.
 * 10 years from now, she sees herself singing and making music.
 * She says she doesn't want to get married, but she wonders how she'll feel about it in 10 years.
 * She has the most photobooks out of all the members in ℃-ute.
 * She has a laptop and she carries it around with her at her university.
 * Shimizu Saki praised her for how well she balances her work as an idol and her studies.
 * In an interview on Girls NEWS, she states that Tsugunaga Momoko going to university influenced her decision to also go to university.
 * All the members have said that Suzuki speaks fast and hasn't changed her way of speaking since she was little.