Michishige Sayumi

Michishige Sayumi (道重 さゆみ, born July 13, 1989 in Ube, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan) is a sixth generation member of the J-pop group Morning Musume.

2003
Michishige Sayumi joined Morning Musume in 2003 along with Kamei Eri, Fujimoto Miki and Tanaka Reina, which all made their debuts with Morning Musume in the group’s nineteenth single, Shabondama.

During the spring she, along with the rest of the 6th generation members, made her first concert appearance on the Morning Musume Concert Tour 2003 Spring "Non Stop!" during Kei Yasuda's graduation.

Towards the end of 2003 Michishige began appearing in the show Revelations of M (Mの黙示録, M no Mokushiroku), as a regular with ex-Morning Musume member Nakazawa Yuko.

2005
Since 2005 she was assigned as mentor to 7th generation member Kusumi Koharu, later she admitted that she hated being Koharu’s mentor because she had to be taught everything, and she also said that she took out her frustration by plucking out her eyebrows.

When Michishige passed the audition to join Morning Musume, Tsunku wrote in a comment about her that her singing is weak. After the audition Michishige has taken voice lessons to improve her singing, but even she admits that her own singing is still bad.

She portrays an extremely narcissistic image of herself in TV shows, often calling herself the cutest member in Morning Musume and saying that her cuteness overwhelms her bad singing voice. In one of the of the skits known as Hello! Morning Theatre on their variety show, Hello! Morning, she is best known as playing a character known as “Ichiban Kawaii.” (Cutest)

“Usa-chan Peace” (Bunny Peace) is a phrase which Michishige uses to identify herself. While saying “Usa-chan peace” she holds her index and middle fingers in V shapes next to her ears.

2006
In October, She currently started hosting her own half-hour radio show, “Konya mo Usa-chan Peace,” on CBC Radio every Tuesday at 11:30 PM.

2007
On June 9, 2007, Michishige began co-hosting the Young Town radio show as a result of Miki Fujimoto's Friday magazine scandal and subsequent resignation from Morning Musume.

2009
Starting 2009, she’s appered several times on different Japanese variety TV shows, either on her own or along with other members, usually with Yaguchi Mari. On summer 2009 she gained a decent recognisement in the Japanese media due to her appearing in high-rating shows like London Hearts, Downtown DX and Odoru Sanma Goten, as well as in less popular shows. Netizens have pointed out “lately Michishige has been appearing often on TV”. A TV Guide article from August 2008 praised her sharp tongue. Michishige has started using her sharp tongue since sometime ago, particularly in her radio show, where on certain episodes she comments on something from the point of view of “Good/Angel Sayumi” and “Bad/Black/Devil Sayumi”.

It was revealed on July 2009 that Michishige Sayumi will form part of Zoku Biyuuden along with Jun Jun and Sugaya Risako.

2010
In Febuary, Michishige Sayumi officially opened up a Gree blog.

In March, Yaguchi Mari, Satoda Mai, and Michishige Sayumi were revealed to be regulars on the midnight TBS show "Aimai na!". Sayumi confirmed that she was going to be a regular on that show on her blog and a UF staff Tweet mentioned that Yaguchi and Satoda will be on it as well.

The official site for the Momusu Rokkies event titled Morning Musume Presents Kamei Eri, Michishige Sayumi, Tanaka Reina Premium Summer Dinner Show at Prince Hotel in Shinigawa has been opened. The following shows being at 8/14 Shinigawa Prince Hotel (Tokyo) at 16:00 / 20:30 and 8/21 Rihga Royal Hotel (Osaka) at 14:00 / 19:00.

Profile

 * Name: Michishige Sayumi (道重さゆみ)
 * Nickname: Sayumin, Sayu, Shige-san and Oyakata (master)
 * Birth Date: 1989-07-13
 * Birthplace: Ube, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan
 * Blood type: A
 * Height: 160cm (5'3")
 * Hobbies: Collecting things (Hair accessories, stickers, happy meal toys, erasers…), chatting and I also like listening to other people chat too
 * Special skill: Braiding (I’m really quick), Y Balance and 4th grade math
 * Favorite color: Pink
 * Favorite sports: Tennis
 * Favorite movie: Titanic
 * Favorite flowers: Red freesias
 * Favorite word: ‘Thank you’ and ’symmetric’
 * Motto: Don’t refuse anything that comes to you (TL Note: Often coupled with “don’t chase after anything that leaves)
 * Favorite season: Summer, winter
 * Favorite food: Mentaiko spaghetti that my mom makes and chocolate☆
 * Disliked food: Avocado
 * Favorite song: Go Girl ~Koi no Victory~
 * Hello! Project Groups:
 * Morning Musume (2003–)
 * EcoMoni (2004–)
 * v-u-den (2009)
 * Subgroups:
 * Morning Musume Otome Gumi (2003–2004)
 * Concert Units:
 * Hello! Project Akagumi (2005)
 * Wonderful Hearts (2006–)
 * Shuffle Units:
 * 2004: H.P. All Stars
 * Other:
 * Metro Rabbits H.P. (2006–)

Solo

 * [2004.10.29] Michishige Sayumi (photobook) (道重さゆみ)
 * [2007.01.13] Doukei (憧憬)
 * [2007.06.30] 17 Love Hello! Michishige Sayumi (17ラブハロ! 道重さゆみ)
 * [2007.12.09] Sousou (蒼蒼)
 * [2008.09.25] LOVE LETTER
 * [2009.07.11] 20sai July 13 (20歳7月13日)
 * [2010.04.26] La (ラー)

Group

 * [2003.07.16] Hello Hello! Morning Musume 6ki Members (ハロハロ! モーニング娘. 6期メンバー写真集) (Kamei Eri, Michishige Sayumi, Tanaka Reina)
 * [2005.11.16] Angels (エンジェルズ) (Ishikawa Rika, Michishige Sayumi)

Filmography

 * [2003] Hoshizuna no Shima, Watashi no Shima ~Island Dreamin'~ (星砂の島、私の島 ~アイランド・ドリーミン~)
 * [2005] Tatakae!! Cyborg Shibata San (闘え!! サイボーグしばた3)
 * [2011] Keitai Deka THE MOVIE 3 Morning Musume Kyuushutsu Daisakusen! ~Pandora no Hako no Himitsu (ケータイ刑事　THE　MOVIE3　モーニング娘. 救出大作戦！～パンドラの箱の秘密)

TV

 * [2003–2007] 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!)
 * [2003] Soreyuke! Gorokkies (それゆけ!ゴロッキーズ)
 * [2004] Futarigoto (二人ゴト)
 * [2009–2010] Bijou Houdan (美女放談)
 * [2010] Hanbun Esper (半分エスパー)
 * [2010–] Aimai na! (あいまいナ!)
 * [2010–] Bijou Gaku (美女学)

Theater

 * [2006] Ribbon no Kishi The Musical (リボンの騎士 ザ・ミュージカル)
 * [2008] Cinderella the Musical (シンデレラ The ミュージカル)
 * [2009] Ojigi de Shape Up! (おじぎでシェイプアップ!)
 * [2010] Fashionable (ファッショナブル) (as Morinari Anna)

DVDs

 * [2007.07.18] 17 ~Love Hello! Michishige Sayumi DVD~
 * [2008.10.01] LOVE STORY
 * [2009.07.22] 20's time.
 * [2010.04.28] Sayu

Radio

 * [2006–] Konya mo Usa-chan Peace (今夜もうさちゃんピース) (Wednesdays)
 * [2007–] Young Town (ヤングタウン) (Takahashi Ai, Michishige Sayumi) (Saturdays)

Internet

 * [2005] Dai 10 Kai Hello Pro Video Chat (第10回ハロプロビデオチャット)
 * [2006] Hello Pro Hour (ハロプロアワー) (4 episodes)
 * [2006] Aozora Shower (青空シャワー)
 * [2006] Ojigi 30 Do (おじぎ30度) (as Chii Ruruka)
 * [ 2006-2007] Bow 30°Series 1 and 3 (おじぎ30度?)

Trivia

 * Has an older brother and older sister.
 * She is a fan of AKB48
 * Became close friends with Kamei Eri during their training camp.
 * Is noted for not having changed her hair in terms of cut or color since she joined.
 * Was the Morning Musume mentor of Kusumi Koharu.
 * When Michishige passed the audition to join Morning Musume, Tsunku wrote in a comment about her that her singing is weak. After the audition Michishige has taken voice lessons to improve her singing, but even she admits that her own singing is still bad.
 * Her catchphrase is "Usa-chan Peace!" while holding two peace signs beside her head, like rabbit ears. It has also been used in place of the "Sexy Beam" during some performances of "Koi no Dance Site."
 * She won an award for aerobics in elementary school, and also took piano lessons.
 * Prior to joining Morning Musume, she most admired Takahashi Ai and Ishikawa Rika.
 * Her father is a researcher for the chemical company Ube Industries.
 * She is known to be the most narcissistic member.
 * She loves Takahashi Ai
 * In a blog entry, she once called Kamei Eri for "My love".
 * She is named after Sayumi Horie.
 * Is well known for trying to kiss the other members during Concerts, Mostly Takahashi Ai
 * She calls Ikuta Erina her rival
 * When Morning Musume only had 5 members (Before Gen 9), She was the only one who had black hair.

External Sites

 * Official Profile
 * Official Blog
 * "Konya mo Usa-chan Peace" Official Homepage