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Murota Mizuki (室田瑞希) is a former Japanese idol under Hello! Project as a 3rd generation member of ANGERME.[1][2] She first joined Hello! Project as a Hello Pro Kenshuusei on March 31, 2012.

She graduated from ANGERME and Hello! Project on March 22, 2020.[3] She later left UP-FRONT PROMOTION in 2021.

Biography[]

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Early Life[]

Murota Mizuki was born on June 12, 1998 in Chiba, Japan.

In summer 2011, Murota participated in both the S/mileage Shin Member Boshuu! audition and the Morning Musume 10ki Member "Genki Jirushi" Audition, but failed.[4] In the S/mileage audition, her number was 1406 and she made it up to the third round.

2012[]

On March 1, Murota successfully passed an audition to join Hello Pro Kenshuusei.[2][4] She was officially introduced as a member at the Hello Pro Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2012 ~3gatsu no Nama Tamago Show!~ concert on March 31 alongside Okamura Rise.

During the summer, Murota participated in the Morning Musume 11ki Member "Suppin Utahime" Audition, but failed to pass the 3rd round.

From September 15 to December 15, Murota participated in the Morning Musume Tanjou 15 Shuunen Kinen Concert Tour 2012 Aki ~Colorful Character~ as a back dancer, alongside Kaneko Rie, for Michishige Sayumi's solo song "Lalala no Pipipi".

2013[]

On January 27, Murota, Kaneko Rie, Miyamoto Karin, Tanabe Nanami, Hamaura Ayano and Ogawa Rena appeared as an opening act for the Morning Musume's mini live event at the Osaka's Senri SELCY Square to promote "Help me!!". They sang "Kanojo ni Naritai!!!" and were back dancers for "LOVE Machine".

On February 23, Murota appeared in UTB+ magazine with Uemura Akari and Miyamoto Karin. On the same day, she was a back dancer for Mano Erina's graduation concert.

On March 7, Murota participated in an FC event held for Kaga Kaede and Wada Sakurako alongside Yoshihashi Kurumi and Nomura Minami.

On March 24, Murota participated in Fujimoto Miki's 10th anniversary celebration alongside fellow Kenshuusei members, Yoshihashi Kurumi, Hamaura Ayano and Kaga Kaede.

On April 4 to April 9, Murota participated in the stage play Ikinuku Kiseki ~Juu Nenme no Negai~ alongside Yaguchi Mari, Tanabe Nanami, Yoshihashi Kurumi and Ichioka Reina.

In April, Murota joined Team Okai. She made her debut in the dance unit on April 13, covering the role of Oda Sakura for the dance cover of "Brainstorming".

On June 13, Murota participated in a release event for "Ten Made Nobore!" at Ikebukuro Sunshine city with Juice=Juice, Tanabe Nanami, Hamaura Ayano and Sasaki Rikako.

2014[]

From March 14 to March 23, Murota participated in the Bokutachi Karen na Shounen Gasshoudan musical, along with Morning Musume OG members Yasuda Kei and Ogawa Makoto, and Hello Pro Kenshuusei members Tanabe Nanami, Hamaura Ayano, Yamagishi Riko, Kaga Kaede, Sasaki Rikako, Yamaki Risa, and Oura Hirona. On opening day, the Hello Pro Kenshuusei single "Karen na Gasshoudan" was released to promote the musical.

On May 4, Murota won the judge's best character award and was runner-up for the best performance award with 223 votes at the Hello Pro Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2014 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~ event for her performance of "Memory Seishun no Hikari".

On October 4, it was announced that Murota was selected to join S/mileage as a 3rd generation member along with Aikawa Maho and Sasaki Rikako,[1][2] subsequently leaving Hello Pro Kenshuusei.[5] She completed her trainee activities following the release of Hello Pro Kenshuusei's first album, ① Let's say "Hello!", which was released during the November and December Kenshuusei recital on November 29.

2015[]

On June 12, Murota celebrated her 17th birthday at a fanclub event titled ANGERME ~Murota Mizuki Birthday Event 2015~. The event featured two performances at TOKYO FM HALL.

On July 28, Murota released her first solo e-Hello! Blu-ray, Greeting ~Murota Mizuki~.

2016[]

On February 11, Murota starred in an episode of the NHK Education TV drama Otona e Novel.[6]

On June 13, Murota celebrated her 18th birthday at a fanclub event titled ANGERME Murota Mizuki Birthday Event 2016. The event featured two performances at TOKYO FM HALL.

In December, Murota was added as a member of the Hello! Project Dance Club.[7]

2017[]

On March 12, during the ANGERME Live Tour 2017 Haru ~Rin~ in Okinawa, Murota announced that she would release her first solo photobook which was shot in the area two days before.[8][9] The photobook, MURO, was released on May 15.[10]

On June 13, Murota celebrated her 19th birthday at a fanclub event titled ANGERME Murota Mizuki Birthday Event 2017. The event featured two performances at TOKYO FM HALL.

2018[]

On June 13, Murota celebrated her 20th birthday at a fanclub event titled ANGERME Murota Mizuki Birthday Event 2018. The event featured two performances at Square Ebara Hiratsuka Hall.

On October 4, Murota and Sasaki Rikako held the ANGERME Murota Mizuki・Sasaki Rikako FC Event 2018 at Shinagawa Stellar Ball to celebrate the fourth anniversary of their debut as 3rd generation members of ANGERME.[11]

2019[]

On April 27, the Fami Hello! PHOTOBOOK② was released, which includes Murota's gravure that was originally published in a December 2017 issue of Weekly Famitsu.[12]

On May 6, it was announced that Murota would star in Namae, SKY PerfecTV!'s 13th Twitter morning drama series posted every day from May 13 to May 18.[13]

On June 25, she celebrated her 21st birthday at a fanclub event titled ANGERME Murota Mizuki Birthday Event 2019, which featured two shows at TOKYO FM HALL.

2020[]

On January 22, it was announced that Murota would be graduating from both ANGERME and Hello! Project on March 22 at Hello! Project Hina Fes 2020 <ANGERME Premium>.[3] She had been thinking about graduation for over a year, and made the decision to graduate in March 2020 ahead of Funaki Musubu so she can challenge new experiences in music and possibly acting. As a result, Funaki's graduation was postponed to the end of their spring tour.

On March 22, Murota graduated from ANGERME and Hello! Project at the Hello! Project Hina Fes 2020 <ANGERME Premium>.

On March 23, Murota digitally released "Kimi Dake ja nai sa...friends (Acoustic Ver.)" through iTunes. It is a cover of the original song by ANGERME, and she sang the song during her graduation ceremony at Hello! Project Hina Fes 2020 <ANGERME Premium>.[14]

2021[]

On January 28, it was announced that Murota Mizuki's contract with UP-FRONT PROMOTION had expired on December 31, 2020, and she had subsequently chosen to leave the company.[15]

On March 22, it was reported that Murota has signed with the agency CINEMACT. An official site for her was opened in the same day with a "coming soon" countdown.[16] On April 1, it was revealed through a video on her official YouTube channel that Murota will be making major debut as a solo artist.[17]

On June 12, it was revealed that Murota has signed with the label UNIVERSAL MUSIC, and her fanclub 66room was opened.[18]

On June 25, it was announced that Murota was cast as Harley Quinn (Team Yoru) in the Office Endless production of Batman Ninja the Show, originally scheduled to run from October 1 to December 5.[19] Later, in response to restrictions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the run was shortened to November 6-30.[20]

On August 22, she held her first One Man Live at the Zeal Theater in Tokyo. (First Door open at 12:30 / start at 13:30, Second Door open 17:30 Open / 18:30 Start.

On August 25, she released her major debut single, "G.T.B".

She held a live concert tour in December, Murota Mizuki One-man Live 2021 Fuyu "G.T.B soul liberation". The Murota Mizuki FC Event "room mate Christmas Party" took place on December 24 in Tachikawa BABEL (Tokyo).

2022[]

On April 7, Murota announced that she would release her first mini-photobook as a soloist, A new me for a new place.[21] Pre-orders ran from April 10 to April 30.[22]

On May 1, it was announced that Murota had left CINEMACT on April 30 and was transferred to the agency Walkure in the next day.[23][24]

On June 15, she released her second single, "M bit".[25]

On July 6, Murota organized and performed at MUROTA MIZUKI MUSIC FESTIVAL #00, a self-produced idol festival featuring several independent idol artists. The event was held at Shinjuku ReNY and was available to stream online live on Spotify[26] and on demand via Twitcasting until July 20.[27] She would proceed to host several other festivals throughout the year, culminating with MUROTA MIZUKI MUSIC FESTIVAL #06" in December.[28]

From August 1 through September 5, Murota was featured in a collaboration with Livertine Age (LTA Brand Concept) streetwear and co-designed a line of clothing for a limited release.[29]

In August, Murota held a live concert tour, Murota Mizuki One-man Live M bit Tour 2022.

On September 1, she transferred agencies from Walkure to Rare Promotion, a Walkure subsidiary which would allow Murota to produce herself.[30]

On December 3, Murota held a fanclub event entitled Murota Mizuki Christmas Party 2022.[31]

2023[]

On January 9, Murota celebrated the new year with the event Murota Mizuki New Year Party 2023.[32]

On February 12, Murota held a fanclub event entitled Murota Mizuki Valentine Party 2023 2days, which featured a setlist entirely comprised of love songs.[33]

On May 3, Murota held a fanclub event entitled Murota Mizuki Golden Week Event 2023 ~ Special Thanks!!.[34]

In May, Murota announced her third single, "Our Dreams / Pluto / Crazy Wonderland," which released digitally on June 21.[35] The release date for a physical single was indefinitely postponed.[36]

On June 5, it was announced that Murota would take an indefinite hiatus to recover from exhaustion, physical fatigue, and after receiving a diagnosis of a panic disorder.[37] Her final appearance prior to her hiatus took place at Murota Mizuki Birthday LIVE 2023 on June 18.

2024[]

On January 10, it was announced that Murota Mizuki's contract with Rare Promotion was terminated, and that Rare Promotion would accordingly shut down operation on February 29.[38]

On August 1, Murota returned with a new Twitter and Youtube account.[39][40]

On August 8, Murota announced that she would release a new song, and would host a talk event on September 29.[41][42] The event would eventually be titled "Re:START" and be branded as her return to the entertainment industry.

On November 26, Murota will release her fourth single, "hallelujah / Sapuri," under a new contract with miuzic Entertainment.[43][44]

Personal Life[]

  • Family
  • Education
  • Friendships
  • Nicknames

Murota has an older sister.[45]

Murota is the grandniece of author Ito Sei.[46]
When Murota joined Hello Pro Kenshuusei, she was a second year middle school student. When she debuted in S/mileage, she was a first year high school student.[2] She graduated from high school on March 5, 2017.[47]

The following list are notable friendships Murota Mizuki has acquired:

The following list are nicknames that have been used to refer to Murota Mizuki:

  • Murotan (むろたん): Official nickname, given her since Hello Pro Kenshuusei. Used by members and fans.[48]
  • Muro (むろ): Suggested by Fukuda Kanon, whose own nickname is Maro, during an episode of Hello! Project Station. Used by Fukuda Kanon, Nakanishi Kana and Katsuta Rina.[49]

Profile[]

  • Stats
  • Q&A

Discography[]

Main article: Murota Mizuki/Discography

Singles[]

Digital Songs[]

Solo Songs[]

Solo Blu-rays[]

Publications[]

Main article: Murota Mizuki/Publications

Solo Photobooks[]

Digital Photobooks[]

Works[]

Theater[]

Movies[]

TV Dramas[]

  • [2016] Otona e Novel (one episode)

Web Dramas[]

  • [2019] Namae (名前; Name) (SKY PerfecTV! Twitter)

TV Programs[]

Internet[]

Radio[]

  • [2015-2020] AS1422 (アンジュルムステーション1422)

Rankings[]

Award Place /
Position
Best Dancer in Hello Pro Kenshuusei
(March 2014 Issue of Gekkan Entame)[52]
2
Best Singer in Hello Pro Kenshuusei
(March 2014 Issue of Gekkan Entame)[52]
2
Hello Pro Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2014 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~
Best Performance Voted by Fans
(performing "Memory Seishun no Hikari")
2
Hello Pro Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2014 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~
Judge's Special Award for Best Character
(awarded by judge Hashimoto Shin)
1

Trivia[]

  • She shares a birthday with former Ciao Bella Cinquetti member Goto Yuki.
  • If she could join another group, she would have joined ℃-ute.
  • She wants to be a person who is famous all around the world like Michael Jackson.
  • She doesn't want to lose to anyone. That's all she can feel when she stands on stage.
  • After failing the S/mileage audition and the Morning Musume 10th generation audition, her mother suggested her to audition for Hello Pro Kenshuusei.[4]
  • During her time in Hello Pro Kenshuusei, she believed that she wouldn't lose to any other Kenshuusei member in pantomime, robot dancing, eye relays, splits and mimicry.[51]
  • She says the hardest thing about being a Hello Pro Kenshuusei was being left out of songs and dances because of the newer members.
  • On a rainy day she would do homework, or sing "100kai no KISS" by Matsuura Aya.
  • When asked what group she'd like to debut in, she answered Morning Musume. When asked again later, she said that her dream was to debut soon and have people remember her name and face, and she'd like to appear on Kouhaku as a famous idol.
  • She's aiming to become a good dancer.
  • She wants to try singing "Soku Dakishimete" by ℃-ute.
  • Her Hello Pro Kenshuusei rival in dancing was Inaba Manaka, because she's so good that she actually learned from her, and her rival in singing was Dambara Ruru, because her voice is so beautiful that it brought her to tears.
  • She was the only ANGERME member to have the AB blood type during her tenure.
  • She is the oldest to have joined S/mileage, at the age of 16.
  • Her favorite make-up brand is Chanel, but she also likes Yves Saint Laurent and Dior.[49]
  • Her favorite clothing brand is Cecil McBee and she recently likes Liz Lisa.[49]
  • In Fukuda Kanon's final interview before her graduation, she commented on Murota: "She’s sexy and mature. She has nice lines when she dances and I’m excited to see how she grows and develops."[53]
  • She is a fan of the Korean pop group TWICE, and was excited to be gifted TWICE goods at her 2017 birthday event.[54]
  • A fan-recorded video (originally posted on Twitter)[55] of Murota dancing to Country Girls singing "Tochi Charas no Theme" at the Asobu. Kurasu. Sodateru. SATOYAMA & SATOUMI e Ikou 2017 event on March 25, 2017 went viral on Facebook,[56] earning 1.5 million views and international media attention within three days.[57][58]
  • If she could be reborn as someone else, she would be Uemura Akari because she has a lovely face, seems like she's "the beauty", and has good style.[48]
  • She thinks she is probably the most gyaru-like member currently in Hello! Project.[48]
  • If she did not become an idol, she would like to become an actress or a nursery school teacher.[48]
  • She was the first member of Hello! Project to graduate at a concert without an audience.


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