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Idols show off cool or cute expressions. For me, rather than being told I’m cute or cool, it would make me happy to be told your performance was amazing!".[1]

–Ogata Risa, April 2018

Ogata Risa (小片リサ) is a Japanese pop singer under Hello! Project as a member and sub-leader of Tsubaki Factory. Prior to first joining Hello! Project as a member of Hello Pro Kenshuusei in November 2014, she was a member of NICE GIRL Project! Kenshuusei under NICE GIRL Project!.

Biography

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Ogata Risa, February 2018

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Ogata Risa, July 2017

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Ogata Risa, February 2017

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Ogata Risa, September 2016

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Ogata Risa, August 2016

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Ogata Risa, January 2016

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Ogata Risa, May 2015

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Ogata Risa, April 2015

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Ogata Risa, March 2015

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Early Life

Ogata Risa was born on November 5, 1998 in Tokyo, Japan.

2011-2013

On April 30, Ogata was introduced as a member of NICE GIRL Project! Kenshuusei during a live at Shinjuku BLAZE.

In summer 2012, she participated in the Morning Musume 11ki Member "Suppin Utahime" Audition, but failed to pass the third round. Her audition number was #125.

2014

On November 16, NICE GIRL Project!'s trainee program was abolished. Soon after, Ogata, alongside Hashimoto Nagisa, Horie Kizuki, Shimano Momoko, Hirose Ayaka, and Inoue Rei, were given the opportunity to become a member of Hello Pro Kenshuusei, transferring to UP-FRONT PROMOTION and joining Hello! Project. She was formally introduced during the November / December recital concert on November 29 alongside the former NICE GIRL Project! trainees and 3 other girls.

2015

On April 29, it was announced that Ogata would be debuting in a new unit named Tsubaki Factory alongside Yamagishi Riko, Kishimoto Yumeno, Niinuma Kisora, Asakura Kiki and Tanimoto Ami.

From June 18 to June 28, Ogata participated in TRIANGLE, an Engeki Joshibu musical starring selected Morning Musume '15 members.

On August 8, Ogata was announced as the sub-leader of Tsubaki Factory.

2017

On November 6, Ogata celebrated her 19th birthday at a fanclub event titled Tsubaki Factory Ogata Risa Birthday Event 2017, which featured two shows at TOKYO FM HALL.

Personal Life

Ogata is an only child.[2] Her father is a Morning Musume fan.

When Ogata joined Tsubaki Factory, she was a second year high school student. She graduated from high school in March 2017.[3]

The following list are notable friendships Ogata Risa has acquired:

Ogata was given the name Risa as it can pass as a name overseas.[4] It is written in katakana to balance with her family name.

The following is a list of nicknames that have been used to refer to Ogata Risa:

  • Risamaru (りさまる): Official nickname. Given to her when she first joined NICE GIRL Project! Trainee.
  • Risa-chan (リサちゃん) and Rii-chan (リーちゃん): Other common nicknames used to refer to Ogata.

Profile

  • Specialties: Jazz dance, Kendama (3rd level)
  • Hobbies: Drawing, learning German
  • Favorite Music Genres: Idol music, Jazz, Techno Pop
  • Favorite Food: Watermelon
  • Favorite Sport: Long jump (I can only do this.)
  • Favorite Color: Red
  • Motto: Ryuukan godou! Doryoku wa jibun wo uragiranai (流汗悟道! 努力は自分を裏切らない; Sweating is an enlightenment! Your effort won’t betray you)
  • Favorite Tsubaki Factory Song: Hitorijime
  • Favorite Hello! Project songs: "Waraenai Hanashi", "Watashi no Kokoro"
  • Looks Up To: Fukuda Kanon, Funaki Musubu

  • Publications

    Magazines

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    • [2017.01] VDC Magazine
    • [2018.01] BIG ONE GIRLS
    • [2018.05] Up to Boy

    Works

    Theater

    TRIANGLEThank You Very BerryKizetsu Suru Hodo Aishiteru!Zoku 11nin Iru!NegaPojiPoji-promo

    TV Programs

    Internet

    Radio

    • [2016–] HELLO! DRIVE! (HELLO! DRIVE! -ハロドラ-) (Wednesdays, 2016.09–2017.09; Tuesdays, 2017.10–)
    • [2018-] Hello! Project Mobile Sendenkaigi

    Music Videos

    Trivia

    See Also

    • Gallery:Ogata Risa
    • List:Ogata Risa Concert & Event Appearances
    • List:Ogata Risa Discography Featured In
    • List:Ogata Risa Pocket Morning Weekly Q&A

    Honorary Titles

    Honorary titles

    Preceded by
    First

    Oldest Member of Tsubaki Factory
    2015-Present

    Succeeded by
    Incumbent

    Preceded by
    First

    Sub-Leader of Tsubaki Factory
    2015-Present

    Succeeded by
    Incumbent

    References

    1. https://thetv.jp/news/detail/140082/
    2. "お兄ちゃんみたいな存在。 小片リサ" (in Japanese). Tsubaki Factory Official Blog. 2015-06-26.
    3. "りがとうございます! 小片リサ" (in Japanese). Ogata Risa Official Blog. 2017-03-01.
    4. Pocket Morning. 2016-11-06. (Translation by Ro-kun)
    5. "サイリウム!!" (in Japanese), Hirose Ayaka @ Trainees Collection
    6. https://web.archive.org/web/20150312021349/http://www.helloproject.com/helloprokenshusei/profile/risa_ogata/
    7. Ogata Risa. "*はじめまして!* 小片リサ" (in Japanese). Tsubaki Factory Official Blog. 2015-05-16.

    External Links

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