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

2011
Sato Masaki was selected from Morning Musume's 10th Generation audition to join the group on September 29, 2011, 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. Sato's future activities will be decided upon the progress of her condition.

On January 18th, Sato annonced on 10th Generation's blog than she was healthy again.

Profile

 * Name: Sato Masaki (佐藤優樹)
 * Nicknames: Masaki (まさき), Maa-chan
 * Birthdate: May 7, 1999 (age 13)
 * Birthplace: Hokkaido, Japan
 * Bloodtype: A
 * Western Zodiac: Taurus
 * Eastern Zodiac: Rabbit
 * 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: 1 Year
 * Morning Musume Color: Emerald Green
 * Hobbies: Playing drums, riding horses
 * Special Skills: Ballet and playing piano
 * Favorite Food: Soba, udon, plum sheets
 * Favorite Color: Yellow and green
 * Philosophy: Being Smiley
 * Charm Point: Eyelashes
 * Motto: "Don't be noisy"
 * Favorite Word: "Deshou"
 * Favorite Morning Musume song: "Maji Desu ka Ska!", "Fantasy ga Hajimaru"
 * Favorite Song in the Past: "Butterfly" by Kimura Kaela
 * Current Favorite Songs: "Saraba, Itoshiki Kanashimi Tachi yo" by Momoiro Clover Z, "Kokuhaku" by Hirai Ken, "Robo Kiss" by W
 * Looks up to: Takahashi Ai, Niigaki Risa
 * Hello! Project groups:
 * Morning Musume (2011-)
 * Hello! Project Mobekimasu (2011-)
 * Harvest (2012-)

Morning Musume

 * Pyocopyoco Ultra (Debut)
 * Ren'ai Hunter
 * One•Two•Three/The Matenrou Show
 * Wakuteka Take a chance
 * Help me!!

Harvest

 * Forest Time

TV Programs

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

TV Dramas

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

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. )

Theatre

 * [2012] Stacey's Shoujo Saisatsu Kageki
 * [2012] Idol Nihonryuu ~Onna Nichibu~  (アイドル日本流～おんな日舞～)

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～)

Magazines

 * [2012.04] U-17 (with Haruna, Ayumi, & Haruka)

Solo DVDs

 * [2012.07.11] Greeting ~Sato Masaki~ (Greeting 〜佐藤優樹〜)

Group DVDs

 * [2012.12.26] Alo-Hello! 6 Morning Musume DVD (アロハロ！6 モーニング娘. DVD)
 * [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)

Digital Photobooks

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

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)

Concert Photobooks

 * [2011.12.26] ~Takahashi Ai Sotsugyou Kinen Special~ Morning Musume Live Shashin Shuu –Concer Tour 2011 Aki Ai BELIEVE– (~高橋愛 卒業記念スペシャル~ モーニング娘. ライブ写真集 –コンサートツアー2012秋 愛BELIEVE–)
 * [2012.08.22] Niigaki Risa Mitsui Aika Sotsugyou Special Morning Musume Concert Tour 2012 Haru ~Ultra Smart~ Live Shashin Shuu (新垣里沙 光井愛佳 卒業スペシャル モーニング娘. コンサートツアー2012春 ~ウルトラスマート~ ライブ写真集)
 * [2013.02.12] Morning Musume Live Shashin Shuu 2012 Aki "Colorful Character" (モーニング娘. ライブ写真集 2012秋 「カラフルキャラクター」)

Trivia

 * She is the sixth Morning Musume member to come from Hokkaido.
 * She is often tired.
 * In elementary school, she was called Maasa alot because of her name Masaki, and her resemblance to Sudo Maasa from Berryz Koubou.
 * She has played the piano since she was two.
 * 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.
 * Considers her charm point to be her eyelashes.
 * Her mom is a huge fan of Morning Musume.
 * She, along with Kudo Haruka, are the youngest members of Morning Musume.
 * She blew a kiss during her second time on stage and called it MasaKiss.
 * She is the only 10th generation member that has not had past experience in the entertainment industry.
 * She along with 9th generation member Fukumura Mizuki are the only two Morning Musume members to be left handed.
 * She believes she can't lose at having perfect pitch.
 * Calls her father "Chichi" instead of "Papa" or "Otousan".
 * Said that her friends give her the energy through out the day and that they make her smile.
 * She has the same birthday as 5th generation member Konno Asami and former Hello! Pro Kenshuusei member Maeda Irori.
 * She has said that if she were not a member of Morning Musume, she would want to be a piano teacher.
 * She spoke English until she was five years old, when she began kindergarten, and had to start using Japanese.
 * She said that she grew up watching Disney Channel shows in English, and still does (despite no longer understanding the language).
 * She usually forgets and stumbles on speaking lines on stage.
 * She is the second 10th generation member to get an eHello Greeting DVD.
 * When asked what aspect of her makeup she is most particular about, she said she rarely wears makeup so she does not know.
 * 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.
 * Fans have stated that she has a striking resemblence to 4th generation member, Ishikawa Rika.
 * She said if she could be any animal she would be a dog.
 * She stated that her fellow 10th generation member, Ishida Ayumi is her greatest rival.
 * Kudo Haruka stated that Sato is an airhead and one of the nosiest in Morning Musume.
 * DisneyLand is her favourite place.
 * Niigaki Risa has said that once in the dressing room, Sato had ran up to her naked.
 * She is the youngest member of Harvest and the only member to be born in the year 1999.
 * Sato Masaki and Suzuki Kanon are known for having perfect pitches when it comes to singing.
 * She says her most embarassing moment was when she tripped on a stone and fell to the ground.
 * Her favorite English phrase is "Thank you!"
 * Oda Sakura is her rival