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.
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Biography[]
Murota Mizuki, November 2019
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Murota Mizuki, October 2018
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Murota Mizuki, October 2014
Murota Mizuki, February 2014
Murota Mizuki, November 2013
Murota Mizuki, February 2013
Murota Mizuki, August 2012
Murota Mizuki, March 2012
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 Station 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, scheduled to run from October 1 to December 5.[19]
On August 25, she released her major debut single, "G.T.B".
Personal Life[]
Murota has an older sister.[20]
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.[21]
The following list are notable friendships Murota Mizuki has acquired:
- Sasaki Rikako: She gets along best with ANGERME member Sasaki Rikako since they were in Hello Pro Kenshuusei.
- Fukuda Kanon: She gets along well with former ANGERME member Fukuda Kanon. Their pairing name is MuroMaro (むろまろ).
- Uemura Akari: She gets along with Juice=Juice member Uemura Akari.[22]
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.[22]
- 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.[23]
Profile[]
- Name: Murota Mizuki (室田瑞希)
- Nickname: Murotan (むろたん)[24][22]
- Birthdate: June 12, 1998[2]
- Birthplace: Chiba, Japan[2]
- Blood Type: AB[2]
- Height: 153.8 cm (5 ft 0.5 in)?
- Shoe Size: 23 cm[20]
- Western Zodiac:
Gemini - Eastern Zodiac: Tiger
- Hello! Project Status:
- 2012-03-31: Hello Pro Kenshuusei member
- 2014-10-04: ANGERME member[2]
- 2020-03-22: Graduated
- UP-FRONT GROUP Status:
- 2012-03-31: Joined UP-FRONT AGENCY
- 2012-10-01: Transferred to UP-FRONT PROMOTION (as part of Hello Pro Kenshuusei)
- 2020-12-31: Contract expired (not renewed)
- ANGERME Member Color: Light Blue
- Hello! Project Groups:
- Hello Pro Kenshuusei (2012-2014)
- Team Okai (2013)
- ANGERME (2014-2020)
- Hello! Project Station Dance Club (2016-2020)
- Shuffle Units:
- Hamizu (2015)
Light Blue
- Specialty: Pantomime,[2] Dance,[2] Robot dance[24]
- Hobbies: Sleeping,[24] Watching Movies,[24] Dancing[2]
- Motto: "Isshou kenmei" (一生懸命; As hard as one can)[24]
- Charm Points: Forehead and Cheeks
- Favorite Food: Potato Chips[25]
- Favorite Color: Blue[24]
- Favorite sports: Basketball[24]
- Favorite Subject: Math[25] (also her best subject[23])
- Worst Subject: Social Studies[25][23]
- Favorite Manga: One Piece.
- Favorite ANGERME Songs: "Yumemiru Fifteen", "Tsugitsugi Zokuzoku"[22]
- Other Favorite Songs: "Memory Seishun no Hikari"[25][22]
- Looks Up To: Michishige Sayumi, Sayashi Riho,[25] Suzuki Airi[22]
Discography[]
Singles[]
- [2021.08.25] G.T.B
Digital Songs[]
- [2020.03.23] Kimi Dake ja nai sa...friends (Acoustic Ver.)
Solo Songs[]
- Utaitai Kara OK! (from JK Ninja Girls)
- Michishirube (from Yumemiru Television)
Solo Blu-rays[]
- [2015.07.28] Greeting ~Murota Mizuki~ (Greeting ～室田 瑞希～)
Publications[]
Solo Photobooks[]
- [2016.06.12] Murota Mizuki Mini Photobook "Greeting -Photobook-"
- [2017.05.15] MURO
Works[]
Theater[]
- [2013] Ikinuku Kiseki ~Juunenme no Negai~ (イキヌクキセキ〜十年目の願い〜)
- [2014] Bokutachi Karen na Shounen Gasshoudan
- [2016] MODE
- [2017] Yumemiru Television
- [2018] Attack No.1
- [2019] Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 6 Gaiden ~Tasogare no Kamen~ (daily guest role)
- [2021] Batman Ninja the Show
Movies[]
- [2017] JK Ninja Girls (cameo)
TV Dramas[]
- [2016] Otona e Novel (one episode)
Web Dramas[]
- [2019] Namae (名前; Name) (SKY PerfecTV! Twitter)
TV Programs[]
- [2013-2014] ~Onedari Entame!~ Hapi★Pure
- [2014-2019] The Girls Live
Internet[]
- [2013] Hello Pro Kenshuusei no Tadaima Kenshuuchuu!
- [2014–2020] Hello! Project Station
- [2014–2016] MUSIC+
- [2015–2016] GREEN ROOM
- [2016–2020] Upcoming
- [2016–2017] Girls Night Out
- [2017–2020] tiny tiny
- [2018–2020] OMAKE CHANNEL
- [2018] Hello Pro no Monohon!
- [2019–2020] Hello Pro no Oshigoto Challenge
- [2019] Hello Pro Kouhaku Taiko THE☆BATTLE 2019
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)[26] |
2 |
| Best Singer in Hello Pro Kenshuusei (March 2014 Issue of Gekkan Entame)[26] |
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[]
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See Also[]
- Gallery:Murota Mizuki
- Gallery:ANGERME 3rd Generation
- List:Murota Mizuki Discography Featured In
- List:Murota Mizuki Concert & Event Appearances
- List:Murota Mizuki Publications Featured In
- List:Murota Mizuki Pocket Morning Weekly Q&A
References[]
External Links[]
- Universal Music Japan Profile
- Official Fanclub
- Tiktok
- ANGERME Profile (archived)
- Hello Pro Kenshuusei Profile (archived)
- ANGERME Member Blog (inactive)
- Hello Pro Kenshuusei Blogs: June 2012, September 2012, December 2012, June 2013, December 2013, 2014 Test, September 2014 (not tagged), Morning Musume/℃-ute Tour Blog
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