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{{Member Infobox
  
{{Member Infobox
 
|name = Otani Masae
  
|name = Otani Masae
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|jpname = {{Kana|大谷|おおたに}} {{Kana|雅|ま}}{{Kana|恵|さえ}}
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|jpname = {{Kana|大谷|おおたに}}{{Kana|雅恵|まさえ}}
 
|image = Ohtani_Nov2013.jpg
  
|image = Ohtani_Nov2013.jpg
 
|imagewidth = 240px
  
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|nickname = Masao, Maashii, Otani Masae aka Himawari
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|nickname = Masao<br>Maashii<br>Otani Masae aka Himawari<br>MELODY
 
|birthdate = {{Birthday|1982|02|25}}
 
|birthdate = {{Birthday|1982|02|25}}
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|birthplace = Miyazaki, Japan (raised in Muroran, Hokkaido)
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|birthplace = {{Residence|Miyazaki|Japan}}
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|origin = Muroran, {{Residence|Hokkaido|Japan}}
 
|genre = Japanese Pop
  
|genre = Japanese Pop
 
|occupation = Singer
  
|occupation = Singer
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|active = 2000-present
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|active = 1999-present
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|agency = {{ufg|UP-FRONT AGENCY}} (1999-2010)
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|acts = [[Melon Kinenbi]], [[10-nin Matsuri]], [[Sexy 8]], [[7AIR]], [[H.P. All Stars]]
  
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|label = {{ufg|UP-FRONT WORKS}} (1999-2010)<br />[[zetima]] (1999-2010)
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|acts = [[Melon Kinenbi]], [[10-nin Matsuri]], [[Sexy 8]], [[7AIR]], [[H.P. All Stars]], [[Muratani Shimai]]
 
|group = [[Melon Kinenbi]]
  
|group = [[Melon Kinenbi]]
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|join = February 19, 2000
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|left = May 3, 2010
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|debutsingle = [[Amai Anata no Aji]]
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|lastsingle = [[Melon Tea]]
 
|zodiac = {{Zodiac|02|25}}
  
|zodiac = {{Zodiac|02|25}}
 
|bloodtype = O
  
|bloodtype = O
 
|height = 160cm
  
|height = 160cm
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|blog = http://ameblo.jp/masae-otani/
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|blog = {{BlogLink|ameblo|masae-otani|Jinsei Itsu Demo Seichouki}}
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|twitter = http://twitter.com/OTANI_MASAE}}
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|twitter = {{Twitter|OTANI_MASAE}}
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|youtube = {{YouTube|channel|https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDiRyP6b8wcH5FgcdUQBfLw|Official YouTube Channel}}
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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (大谷雅恵) is a Japanese pop singer, currently working as a soloist under the name '''Otani Masae aka Himawari''' and as a member of the Korean pop cover group 4C Crew under the name '''MELODY'''. She is a former member of the [[Hello! Project]] group [[Melon Kinenbi]]. She was well known for dyeing her hair many different colors while in Hello! Project.
 
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'''Otani Masae''' (大谷雅恵) is a Japanese pop singer. She is a former idol under [[Hello! Project]] as a member of [[Melon Kinenbi]].
   
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After Melon Kinenbi disbanded in 2010, Otani started as a solo singer under the name '''Otani Masae aka Himawari''', a name she chose after announcing a competition on her blog for a new stage name. Her last release under this name is the 2013 single [[BOY'S]].
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In addition to her activities as a solo artist and member of 4C Crew, she is also working as the instructor, in both vocals and dance, for the idol-themed café {{abp|AKIHABARA Backstage pass}}.
  
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In addition to her activities as a solo artist, she was also a member of the Korean pop cover group 4C Crew under the name '''MELODY '''from 2016 to 2017. She also worked as an instructor, in both vocals and dance, for the idol-themed café {{abp|AKIHABARA Backstage pass}}.
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==Biography==
 
[[File:Ohtanipng.jpg|thumb|Otani Masae]]
  
[[File:Ohtanipng.jpg|thumb|Otani Masae]]
 
[[File:Masae010.jpg|thumb|Otani Masae, 2010]]
  
[[File:Masae010.jpg|thumb|Otani Masae, 2010]]
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[[File:Ohtani_Masae_2529.jpg|thumb|Know for dyeing her hair all the time]]
  
[[File:Ohtani_Masae_2529.jpg|thumb|Know for dyeing her hair all the time]]
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==Biography==
  
 
===1999===
  
===1999===
 
Otani was recruited from the Second [[Morning Musume]] and [[Heike Michiyo]] Protegee Audition in 1999. Along with [[Saito Hitomi]], [[Murata Megumi]], and [[Shibata Ayumi]], who all then became the group [[Melon Kinenbi]].
  
Otani was recruited from the Second [[Morning Musume]] and [[Heike Michiyo]] Protegee Audition in 1999. Along with [[Saito Hitomi]], [[Murata Megumi]], and [[Shibata Ayumi]], who all then became the group [[Melon Kinenbi]].
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In May of 2010, Melon Kinenbi disbanded and she decided to leave Up Front Agency. Having the goal of eventually performing her own music. She has yet to sign to a new agency. In December, the former idol will be performing at the IVY HALL in Shibuya for a special event called “X’mas CHAPEL LIVE & SWEETS PARTY.” Currently she plans to begin her transition to a theater actress and will be in some productions next spring.
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In May of 2010, Melon Kinenbi disbanded and she decided to leave {{ufg|UP-FRONT AGENCY}}. Having the goal of eventually performing her own music. She has yet to sign to a new agency. In December, the former idol will be performing at the IVY HALL in Shibuya for a special event called “X’mas CHAPEL LIVE & SWEETS PARTY.” Currently she plans to begin her transition to a theater actress and will be in some productions next spring.
   
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Otani also recently teamed up with another Melon Kinenbi member, Shibata Ayumi, to make the mail order only photo book, “YOU&I.” The book contains original songs made by Shibata herself, and even came packaged with a CD recording of “YOU&I.” The book is available through the official fan club site which also offers posters, clear files, and a cell phone strap.
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Otani also recently teamed up with another Melon Kinenbi member, [[Shibata Ayumi]], to make the mail order only photo book, “[[YOU & I|YOU&amp;I]].” The book contains original songs made by Shibata herself, and even came packaged with a CD recording of “YOU&I.” The book is available through Shibata's official fan club site which also offers posters, clear files, and a cell phone strap.
   
 
===2011===
  
===2011===
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In 2011, Otani has so far released two digital singles for cellphone only download via the site mero.jp and will release both of those songs on CD. Her debut song “Killing My Caddy” was put out in extremely limited distribution in August, but will be coming out officially on January 12th. It will be followed up with her second release, “ENDLESS LOVE,” on February 9th.
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In 2011, Otani has so far released two digital singles for cellphone only download via the site mero.jp and will release both of those songs on CD. Her debut song “[[KILLING MY CADDY|Killing My Caddy]]” was put out in extremely limited distribution in August, but will be coming out officially on January 12th. It will be followed up with her second release, “[[ENDLESS LOVE]]”, on February 9th. A music video was also released for her second single.
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Shortly after, in April, the announcement of her third single was made. It is called "[[BANGIN'|Bangin]]'" and was marketed as mug-rock, which is a genre apparently made up by Otani herself.
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After the release of her third single, she started making her own music, releasing indies singles (sold only at her live events).
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===2014===
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In 2014, she opened her own web shop, selling t-shirts, clear files, CDs and DVDs. Her first DVD [[Otani Masae Birthday Live Birthday + Payday = Everyone Togather]] could be bought from the site for 3,000 yen.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20150307164936/http://otanimasae.shop-pro.jp/?pid=71893789</ref>
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She also stopped using the stage name Otani Masae aka Himawari. Her releases afterwards credit her as Otani Masae.
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===2015===
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In 2015, her online shop closed, but later re-opened.
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In April, she released her first mini-album [[33]].
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===2016===
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As part of a Japan/Korea music exchange, Otani announced that she would be the newest member of Korean artist group named 4C CREW under the name MELODY. To be involved with a K-pop group is something that she has always wanted to do. Their first live, 4C CREW SHOWCASE, would be held at the Shin-Okubo R & B bar on February 27.<ref>https://ameblo.jp/masae-otani/entry-12123286939.html</ref>
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On February 24 at 8:00 PM, Otani held a talk show at Official Hello! Project Shop in Akihabara in commemoration of joining 4C CREW. A janken tournament for goods was also held and a 4C CREW mini album, poster and T-shirt were sold.<ref>https://twitter.com/OTANI_MASAE/status/701013804356775936</ref>
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Her last mention as member of 4C CREW on their Twitter was in May.<ref>https://twitter.com/odo_pop/status/734340027321221120</ref> Shortly after, the absence of MELODY and SANA was addressed.<ref>https://twitter.com/Official_4CCREW/status/735727142437195776</ref> 4C CREW would continue on as "JS & KyonA from 4C CREW" until their last Twitter post in June 2017 before entering an indefinite hiatus.
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In 2016, [[Murata Megumi]] and Otani announced at the beginning of the year that they were going to hold a live event in the fall. They sang six songs; two cover songs in English, as well as covering [[Taiyou to Ciscomoon]], MAX, and their [[Melon Kinenbi]] songs "[[Nikutai wa Shoujiki na EROS|Eros]]" and "[[Denwa Matteimasu]]". They held several live events as the duo [[Muratani Shimai]], and announced the release of their first single in March 2017. Their group name is a combination of kanji in their last names.
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===2017===
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In 2017, [[Muratani Shimai]] released the CD Single "[[Reborn / Sono Hi Made|Reborn]]". It was sold exclusively at their Muratani☆Todoro no Enshuai live event at Shinjuku Loft with no plans of a general distribution. Merchandise from the event was however later made available for purchase on an online store in April.
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In November, Otani, together with Matsuda Ichidai (松多壱岱) and Zushi Mitsuhiro (図師光博), formed a unit called 舞台MODS#1 (Stage MODS # 1) to create a place where actors can play seriously. The two-hour performance that combines a short and medium-sized conte group with an up-and-coming writer who has both popularity and ability and a team-based improvisation battle, shows the audience's awesomeness and distress to the audience. Tied up to the unit's play “Farewell Seishun's Light”, Otani released a the theme song as a solo single called [[Flash]] in late November.
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Otani wrote a post on her official instagram in November 2019, where she said she had a panic attack (anxiety disorder)<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/B4_wFXoHVfE/?igshid=18x8f3tifd6j1]活動休止を決める程、精神面で大きなダメージを受ける出来事があり、うつ病とパニック障害が始まりました。
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通院を続けて落ち着くまで待ち、ギリギリまで悩み制作さんをお待たせし、数ヶ月だけ休んでこの舞台で復帰させて頂きました。
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このお話しを頂いてなかったら今頃私はどこで何していたでしょうか。
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一旦通院を辞めたものの、やはり1人では良くない方向に行ってしまうので再びお世話になりながら今もまだ不安障害と共に生きています。
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本当はもっと強い自分がどこかに隠れています。
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出てこい出てこーい。
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<nowiki>#</nowiki>舞台 #mods #オムニバス #うつ病 #パニック障害 #不安障害 #電車 #人混み #閉所 #でも生きれる #夢があるから #治してみせます
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</ref>, rested for a few months, and returned to the production of MODS#1.
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===2018===
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In 2018, Otani stopped updating [https://ameblo.jp/masae-otani/ her blog], focusing on her twitter account.
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In AUgust 2018, Otani started using BIGO LIVE, a leading mobile LIVE streaming community to show your talents and meet interesting people. It is also called a begging venue.
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In October, she was fired from the nail salon she was working in.<sup><ref>[https://2ch.review/cache/view/morningcoffee/1540784885]Twitter (2ch)</ref></sup> Otani answered back on her official twitter, saying the was'nt fired, but that she had to quit due to sudden deafness because of accumulated stress.<ref>[http://blog.livedoor.jp/hellocute/archives/34786187.html]Official twitter</ref>
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===2019===
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In May, she wrote on BIGO that she couldn't afford to pay her rent, causing her to lose sleep.<sup><ref>[https://imgur.com/rbths8l]BIGO LIVE</ref></sup>  
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On September 2, Otani announced she'd be holding a 9th anniversary concert called Otani Masae 9th Anniversary Live -Uta no Chikara- (大谷雅恵9th Anniversaryライブ〜うたのちから〜)<ref>[https://twitter.com/OTANI_MASAE/status/1168392374604595200]Otani Masae Official Twitter</ref>.  
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=== 2020 ===
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In January, Otani announced she would be holding a birthday live event, three hours long at a price of 10,000¥ (90 USD) per ticket. The event is called "Otani Masae 38-sai Seitan-sai ~Tappuri Sugosu 3-jikan~" (大谷雅恵38歳生誕祭〜たっぷり過ごす3時間〜)<ref>[https://twitter.com/OTANI_MASAE/status/1214839920298090496]Official Twitter (January 8, 2020)</ref>.  
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Otani announced she'd be holding live events February 15, February 24, and February 29.<ref>歌手【FORM JAPAN所属】#exメロン記念日【LIVE】2/15渋谷、2/24生誕祭
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、2/29秋葉原
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【出演】毎月第1金曜19時半〜 #韓国 アーティスト #H5 とお送りする #MKTV 『#H5チャンネル』☜次回は4/2(木)
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 On February 12, Hello! Project Official Shop started selling tickets<sup><ref>[https://www.helloshop.info/news/event/20200212_132444.html]helloshop.info/news/event</ref></sup> to a live event by Otani called Otani Masae Birthday Event 2020 in Hello Show (大谷雅恵バースデーイベント2020 in ハロショ). It will be a talk event in Akihabara, Tokyo, to commemorate Otani's birthday on February 25.It is a two-parter, with part one being a One-day only Melon Anniversary revival stage from 2 PM to 4 PM, and part two MCing from 5 PM to 7 PM (including product sales).<ref>[https://www.helloshop.info/news/event/20200212_132444.html]https://www.helloshop.info/news/event/20200212_132444.html</ref>    
   
 
==Profile==
  
==Profile==
 
*'''Name''': Otani Masae (大谷雅恵)
  
*'''Name''': Otani Masae (大谷雅恵)
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*'''Nicknames:''' Masao, Maashii
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*'''Nicknames:''' Masao, Maashii, Marcy
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*''Stage Names:''' Otani Masae aka Himawari
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*'''Former Stage Name''''':'' Otani Masae aka Himawari
 
*'''Birthday''': {{Birthday|1982|02|25}}
  
*'''Birthday''': {{Birthday|1982|02|25}}
 
*'''Birthplace''': Miyazaki, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan (raised in Muroran, Hokkaido)
  
*'''Birthplace''': Miyazaki, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan (raised in Muroran, Hokkaido)
 
*'''Blood type''': O
  
*'''Blood type''': O
 
*'''Height''': 160cm
  
*'''Height''': 160cm
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*'''Western Zodiac:''' Pisces
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*'''Eastern Zodiac:''' Dog
 
*'''Hobbies:''' Enjoying music
  
*'''Hobbies:''' Enjoying music
 
*'''Favorite colors:''' Garish colors
  
*'''Favorite colors:''' Garish colors
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*'''Hello! Project groups''':
  
*'''Hello! Project groups''':
 
**[[Melon Kinenbi]] (2000–2010)
  
**[[Melon Kinenbi]] (2000–2010)
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**[[Ai no Merry Christmas|Hello! Project Seikatai]] (2002)
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**[[H.P. All Stars]] (2004)
 
**[[Hello! Project Akagumi]] (2005)
  
**[[Hello! Project Akagumi]] (2005)
 
*'''Shuffle units''':
  
*'''Shuffle units''':
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**2002: [[Sexy 8]]
  
**2002: [[Sexy 8]]
 
**2003: [[7AIR]]
  
**2003: [[7AIR]]
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**2004: [[H.P. All Stars]]
  
   
 
==Discography==
  
==Discography==
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===Albums===
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<tabber>Mini Albums=
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*[[33]]
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;Mini album
  
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*[2015.04.19] [[33]]
  
   
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|-|Other Albums=
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===Singles===
  
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*[[The Douyou Pops 2 Haru no Uta Shuu]]
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[[File:Killing-my-Caddy.jpg|90px]][[File:ENDLESS-LOVE-CD-Cover.jpg|90px]][[File:Imagexbf-e1298602734709.jpg|90px]][[File:O0480048011935150834.jpg|90px]][[File:Music - othanijpeg.jpg|90px]][[File:69361973_th.jpg|90px]][[File:71893781.jpg|94px]]
  
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*[[The Douyou Pops 3 Natsu no Uta Shuu]]
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*[2011.01.12] [[KILLING MY CADDY]]
  
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*[[The Douyou Pops 4 Aki no Uta Shuu]]
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*[2011.02.09] [[ENDLESS LOVE]]
  
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*[[Shinsaku Douyou Pops 1]]
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*[2011.04.06] [[BANGIN']]
  
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*[[Sougen no Hito Original Cast Ban]]
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*[2012.04.28] [[JUMP!!!!!]]
  
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*[[Shinsaku Douyou Pops 2]]
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*[2012.06.30] [[MUSIC]]
  
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*[[Hello! Project Radio Drama Osaka-hen Vol. 1|Hello! Project Radio Drama Osaka Vol.1]]
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*[2013.02.25] [[BOY'S]]
  
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|-|Singles=
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*[2011.01.12] [[KILLING MY CADDY]] <small>Otani Masae A.K.A. Himawari</small>
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*[2011.02.09] [[ENDLESS LOVE]] <small>Otani Masae A.K.A. Himawari</small>
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*[2011.04.06] [[BANGIN']] <small>Otani Masae A.K.A. Himawari</small>
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*[2011.12.03] [[Merry Christmas Special Mix CD]]
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*[2012.04.28] [[JUMP!!!!!]] <small>Otani Masae A.K.A. Himawari</small>
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*[2012.06.30] [[MUSIC]] <small>Otani Masae A.K.A. Himawari</small>
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*[2013.02.25] [[BOY'S]] <small>Otani Masae A.K.A. Himawari</small>
 
*[2014.02.25] [[CALL ME POP]]
  
*[2014.02.25] [[CALL ME POP]]
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*[2017.11.22] [[Flash]]
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*[2018.07.18] [[Gale]]
   
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|-|Split Singles=
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[[File:82440704.jpg|90px]]
  
 
*[2014.10.10] [[my love]] <small>(with Natural Born)</small>
  
*[2014.10.10] [[my love]] <small>(with Natural Born)</small>
   
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===Solo Songs===
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*[2007.12.12] [[Melon Juice|6gatsu no Sunshine]] (6月のサンシャイン)
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*[2007.12.12] [[Melon Juice|6gatsu no Sunshine]]
   
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==Singles Featured In==
  
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*[2002.12.04] [[Hello! Project Douyou Eizou Shuu ~Ponkikies21~]]
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===Melon Kinenbi===
  
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*[2003.05.01] [[Atarashii Douyou]]
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*[2014.02.25] [[Otani Masae Birthday Live Birthday + Payday = Everyone Togather]]
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==Discography Featured In==
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;Melon Kinenbi
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*[[1st Anniversary]]
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*[[THE Nimaime]]
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*[[FRUITY KILLER TUNE]]
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*[[Melon Juice]]
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*[[MELON'S NOT DEAD]]
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*[[MEGA MELON]]
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*[[URA MELON]]
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;Melon Kinenbi
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* [[Folk Songs 2]]
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* [[The Douyou Pops 4 Aki no Uta Shuu]]
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* [[Shinsaku Douyou Pops 1]]
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* [[FS4 FOLK SONGS 4]]
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* [[Petit Best 2 ~3・7・10~]]
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* [[Petit Best 3]]
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* [[Petit Best 4]]
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* [[Petit Best 5]]
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* [[Petit Best 6]]
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* [[Petit Best 7]]
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* [[Petit Best 8]]
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* [[Petit Best 9]]
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* [[Hello! Project no Zenkyoku kara Atsumechaimashita! Vol. 1]]
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* [[Hello! Project no Zenkyoku kara Atsumechaimashita! Vol. 2]]
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* [[Hello! Project no Zenkyoku kara Atsumechaimashita! Vol. 3]]
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;10nin Matsuri
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* [[Petit Best 2 ~3・7・10~]]
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* [[Hello! Project Shuffle Unit Mega Best]]
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;Sexy 8
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* [[Petit Best 3]]
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* [[Hello! Project Shuffle Unit Mega Best]]
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;7AIR
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* [[Petit Best 4]]
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* [[Hello! Project Shuffle Unit Mega Best]]
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;H.P. ALL STARS
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* [[Petit Best 5]]
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* [[Hello! Project Special Unit Mega Best]]
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;Melon Kinenbi
 
*[[Amai Anata no Aji]]
  
*[[Amai Anata no Aji]]
 
*[[Kokuhaku Kinenbi]]
  
*[[Kokuhaku Kinenbi]]
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*[[Saa! Koibito ni Narou]]
  
*[[Saa! Koibito ni Narou]]
 
*[[Natsu no Yoru wa Danger!]]
  
*[[Natsu no Yoru wa Danger!]]
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*[[A.R.I.G.A.T.O.U]]
 
*[[Kousui]]
  
*[[Kousui]]
 
*[[Akai Freesia]]
  
*[[Akai Freesia]]
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*[[Onegai Miwaku no Target ~Mango-pudding Mix~]]
  
*[[Onegai Miwaku no Target ~Mango-pudding Mix~]]
 
*[[Charisma, Kirei]]
  
*[[Charisma, Kirei]]
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*[[Onegai Miwaku no Target]] (Indie)
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*[[Onegai Miwaku no Target]] (indie)
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*[[DON'T SAY GOOD-BYE]] (Indie)
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*[[DON'T SAY GOOD-BYE]] (indie)
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*[[Pinchi wa Chance - Baka ni Narou ze!]] (Indie)
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*[[Pinchi wa Chance - Baka ni Narou ze!]] (indie)
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*[[sweet suicide summer story]] (indie)
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*[[Melon Tea]] (Indie)
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*[[Melon Tea]] (indie)
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;10nin Matsuri
 
*[[Dancing! Natsu Matsuri]]
  
*[[Dancing! Natsu Matsuri]]
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;Sexy 8
 
*[[Shiawase Desu ka?]]
  
*[[Shiawase Desu ka?]]
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;7AIR
 
*[[Kowarenai Ai ga Hoshii no / GET UP! Rapper / BE ALL RIGHT!|Kowarenai Ai ga Hoshii no]]
  
*[[Kowarenai Ai ga Hoshii no / GET UP! Rapper / BE ALL RIGHT!|Kowarenai Ai ga Hoshii no]]
   
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;Hello! Project Seikatai
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===H.P. ALL STARS===
  
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*[[Ai no Merry Christmas]]
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;H.P. ALL STARS
 
*[[ALL FOR ONE & ONE FOR ALL!]]
  
*[[ALL FOR ONE & ONE FOR ALL!]]
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;The Possible
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*[[Nanja Korya?!]]
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;Muratani Shimai
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*[[Reborn / Sono Hi Made|Reborn]]
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*[[Melon Kinenbi Live Tour 2003 Haru ~1st Anniversary~]]
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*[[Melon Kinenbi ~03' Christmas Special Chou Shibu Melon~]]
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*[[Melon Kinenbi Live Tour 2004 Natsu ~Gokujou Melon~]]
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*[[Natsumi Abe '05 Revue & Concert "How Are You, Miss Murata?" in Nippon Seinen-kan]]
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*[[Melon Kinenbi Nippon Seinenkan Kouen '2005 Revue & Concert "Murata-sa~n, Gokii?"]]
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*[[Melon Kinenbi Concert Tour 2005 Fuyu "Kyou mo Melon Ashita mo Melon, Christmas wa Musk Melon de!"]]
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*[[Melon Kinenbi Live House Tour 2006 ~Shakunetsu Tengoku~|Melon Kinenbi Live House Tour 2006 ~Shakunetsu Tengoku IN YOKOHAMA BLITZ~]]
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*[[Melon Kinenbi Concert Tour 2006 Fuyu "FRUITY KILLER TUNE"]]
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*[[Hello☆Pro On Stage! 2007 ｢Rock desu yo!｣]]
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*[[Melon Kinenbi Live House Tour 2007 ~LOCK ON!~]]
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*[[Melon Kinenbi Concert Tour 2007 Fuyu "100% Melon Juice"]]
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*[[Melon Kinenbi Live House Tour 2008 Yojigen Jack!!]]
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*[[Melon Kinenbi Live Tour 2009 "Gaisen"]]
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*[[Melon Kinenbi FINAL STAGE "MELON'S NOT DEAD"]]
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*[[Event V 2 Shot de Koibito Kibun!]]
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*[[Shin Cyborg Shibata!!]]
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*[[Tatakae!! Cyborg Shibata San]]
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*[[Melon Kinenbi Monogatari ~Decade of MELON KINEN-BI~]]
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;10nin Matsuri
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* [[The 3, 7, 10nin Matsuri]]
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:Sexy 8
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* [[Single V "Shiawase Beam! Suki Suki Beam!" "Shiawase Desu ka?" "Shiawase Kyouryuu Ondo"]]
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==Works==
  
==Works==
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===Events===
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* [2019.09.08] Otani Masae 9th Anniversary Live -Uta no Chikara- (大谷雅恵9th Anniversaryライブ〜うたのちから〜)
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* [2019.12.11] Fun!Fun!Fun! (joint with AiLi, Kana Houjou, Vitamin Kiss, Kisekirei, Sakurada Manami, Nanaumi Nana)<sup><ref>[https://tiget.net/events/75172]Tiget Official Site</ref></sup>
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* [2019.12.19] Raibaa X'mas LIVE (ライバー X'mas LIVE)<sup><ref>[https://twitter.com/OTANI_MASAE/status/1203824181416054784]Ofifcial Twitter (December 9, 2019)</ref></sup> <ref>[https://twitter.com/OTANI_MASAE/status/1206008273742090240]Twitter</ref>
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===Television===
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* [2001.07.31-2001.10.02] [[Idol wo Sagase! Collection Vol.1 ~Hello! Project Members Sou Shutsuen!~|Cyborg Shibata]]
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===Theater===
  
===Theater===
 
[[File:Gekiharo_1png.jpg|80px|Edo Kara Chakushin!? ~Timeslip to Kengai!~]]
  
[[File:Gekiharo_1png.jpg|80px|Edo Kara Chakushin!? ~Timeslip to Kengai!~]]
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*[2003] [[Musical Sougen no Hito]] (ミュージカル 草原の人; ''Musical Prairie Girl'')
 
*[2006] [[Edo Kara Chakushin!? ~Timeslip to Kengai!~]]
  
*[2006] [[Edo Kara Chakushin!? ~Timeslip to Kengai!~]]
 
*[2009] Sukoshi Hanarete, Soko ni Ite (すこし離れて、そこに居て)
  
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*She said in a 2004 interview that the person she respects the most is Beyoncé. In her blog, she says that she respects Lady Gaga.
 
*She was one of the MCs for the [[Hello! Project Shinjin Kouen June 2009 ~Nakano STEP!~]].
  
*She was one of the MCs for the [[Hello! Project Shinjin Kouen June 2009 ~Nakano STEP!~]].
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*After leaving Up Front in 2010 she started to work part time at a cafe while working toward her new goals.
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*After leaving UP-FRONT AGENCY in 2010 she started to work part time at a café while working toward her new goals.
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*She is known for frequently changing her hair color as seen throughout the various singles, albums and performances of [[Melon Kinenbi]].
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*Only one of her singles, [[ENDLESS LOVE]], has a music video.
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*Only one of her singles, "[[ENDLESS LOVE]]", has a music video.
 
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*She often dyes her own hair.
 
*Her motto is "Dream+Effort=Reality"
  
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*Her favorite artists are P!nk and Lady Gaga.
  
*Her favorite artists are P!nk and Lady Gaga.
 
*She appeared as a special guest at [[Shimizu Saki]]'s 22nd birthday event to give a surprise birthday message to Saki.
  
*She appeared as a special guest at [[Shimizu Saki]]'s 22nd birthday event to give a surprise birthday message to Saki.
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*On her official Instagram she says her dream is to sing in Korea (written in Korean and Japanese).<ref>https://www.instagram.com/masababy225/</ref>
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*[http://ameblo.jp/masae-otani/ Otani Masae Official Blog "Jinsei Itsu Demo Seichouki"]
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*[http://twitter.com/OTANI_MASAE Twitter]
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*[https://muratani.thebase.in/ Official shop]
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Revision as of 20:06, 13 February 2020

Otani Masae (大谷雅恵) is a Japanese pop singer. She is a former idol under Hello! Project as a member of Melon Kinenbi.

After Melon Kinenbi disbanded in 2010, Otani started as a solo singer under the name Otani Masae aka Himawari, a name she chose after announcing a competition on her blog for a new stage name. Her last release under this name is the 2013 single BOY'S.

In addition to her activities as a solo artist, she was also a member of the Korean pop cover group 4C Crew under the name MELODY from 2016 to 2017. She also worked as an instructor, in both vocals and dance, for the idol-themed café AKIHABARA Backstage pass.

Biography

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Know for dyeing her hair all the time

1999

Otani was recruited from the Second Morning Musume and Heike Michiyo Protegee Audition in 1999. Along with Saito Hitomi, Murata Megumi, and Shibata Ayumi, who all then became the group Melon Kinenbi.

2006

In September 2006, Otani had landed a small part in the movie Sukeban Deka Codename Asamiya Saki, starring other H!P members Matsuura Aya and Ishikawa Rika.

2009

In 2009, Otani graduated with the rest of the Elder Club from Hello! Project, along with all the other Melon Kinenbi members.

From August 5-9, she appeared in the stage play "Sukoshi Hanarete, Soko ni Ite" alongside fellow Melon Kinenbi member Shibata Ayumi.[1]

2010

In May of 2010, Melon Kinenbi disbanded and she decided to leave UP-FRONT AGENCY. Having the goal of eventually performing her own music. She has yet to sign to a new agency. In December, the former idol will be performing at the IVY HALL in Shibuya for a special event called “X’mas CHAPEL LIVE & SWEETS PARTY.” Currently she plans to begin her transition to a theater actress and will be in some productions next spring.

Otani also recently teamed up with another Melon Kinenbi member, Shibata Ayumi, to make the mail order only photo book, “YOU&I.” The book contains original songs made by Shibata herself, and even came packaged with a CD recording of “YOU&I.” The book is available through Shibata's official fan club site which also offers posters, clear files, and a cell phone strap.

2011

In 2011, Otani has so far released two digital singles for cellphone only download via the site mero.jp and will release both of those songs on CD. Her debut song “Killing My Caddy” was put out in extremely limited distribution in August, but will be coming out officially on January 12th. It will be followed up with her second release, “ENDLESS LOVE”, on February 9th. A music video was also released for her second single.

Shortly after, in April, the announcement of her third single was made. It is called "Bangin'" and was marketed as mug-rock, which is a genre apparently made up by Otani herself.

After the release of her third single, she started making her own music, releasing indies singles (sold only at her live events).

2014

In 2014, she opened her own web shop, selling t-shirts, clear files, CDs and DVDs. Her first DVD Otani Masae Birthday Live Birthday + Payday = Everyone Togather could be bought from the site for 3,000 yen.[2]

She also stopped using the stage name Otani Masae aka Himawari. Her releases afterwards credit her as Otani Masae.

2015

In 2015, her online shop closed, but later re-opened.

In April, she released her first mini-album 33.

2016

As part of a Japan/Korea music exchange, Otani announced that she would be the newest member of Korean artist group named 4C CREW under the name MELODY. To be involved with a K-pop group is something that she has always wanted to do. Their first live, 4C CREW SHOWCASE, would be held at the Shin-Okubo R & B bar on February 27.[3]

On February 24 at 8:00 PM, Otani held a talk show at Official Hello! Project Shop in Akihabara in commemoration of joining 4C CREW. A janken tournament for goods was also held and a 4C CREW mini album, poster and T-shirt were sold.[4]

Her last mention as member of 4C CREW on their Twitter was in May.[5] Shortly after, the absence of MELODY and SANA was addressed.[6] 4C CREW would continue on as "JS & KyonA from 4C CREW" until their last Twitter post in June 2017 before entering an indefinite hiatus.

In 2016, Murata Megumi and Otani announced at the beginning of the year that they were going to hold a live event in the fall. They sang six songs; two cover songs in English, as well as covering Taiyou to Ciscomoon, MAX, and their Melon Kinenbi songs "Eros" and "Denwa Matteimasu". They held several live events as the duo Muratani Shimai, and announced the release of their first single in March 2017. Their group name is a combination of kanji in their last names.

2017

In 2017, Muratani Shimai released the CD Single "Reborn". It was sold exclusively at their Muratani☆Todoro no Enshuai live event at Shinjuku Loft with no plans of a general distribution. Merchandise from the event was however later made available for purchase on an online store in April.

In November, Otani, together with Matsuda Ichidai (松多壱岱) and Zushi Mitsuhiro (図師光博), formed a unit called 舞台MODS#1 (Stage MODS # 1) to create a place where actors can play seriously. The two-hour performance that combines a short and medium-sized conte group with an up-and-coming writer who has both popularity and ability and a team-based improvisation battle, shows the audience's awesomeness and distress to the audience. Tied up to the unit's play “Farewell Seishun's Light”, Otani released a the theme song as a solo single called Flash in late November.

Otani wrote a post on her official instagram in November 2019, where she said she had a panic attack (anxiety disorder)[7], rested for a few months, and returned to the production of MODS#1.

2018

In 2018, Otani stopped updating her blog, focusing on her twitter account.

In AUgust 2018, Otani started using BIGO LIVE, a leading mobile LIVE streaming community to show your talents and meet interesting people. It is also called a begging venue.

In October, she was fired from the nail salon she was working in.[8] Otani answered back on her official twitter, saying the was'nt fired, but that she had to quit due to sudden deafness because of accumulated stress.[9]

2019

In May, she wrote on BIGO that she couldn't afford to pay her rent, causing her to lose sleep.[10]  

On September 2, Otani announced she'd be holding a 9th anniversary concert called Otani Masae 9th Anniversary Live -Uta no Chikara- (大谷雅恵9th Anniversaryライブ〜うたのちから〜)[11].  

2020

In January, Otani announced she would be holding a birthday live event, three hours long at a price of 10,000¥ (90 USD) per ticket. The event is called "Otani Masae 38-sai Seitan-sai ~Tappuri Sugosu 3-jikan~" (大谷雅恵38歳生誕祭〜たっぷり過ごす3時間〜)[12].  

Otani announced she'd be holding live events February 15, February 24, and February 29.[13] 

 On February 12, Hello! Project Official Shop started selling tickets[14] to a live event by Otani called Otani Masae Birthday Event 2020 in Hello Show (大谷雅恵バースデーイベント2020 in ハロショ). It will be a talk event in Akihabara, Tokyo, to commemorate Otani's birthday on February 25.It is a two-parter, with part one being a One-day only Melon Anniversary revival stage from 2 PM to 4 PM, and part two MCing from 5 PM to 7 PM (including product sales).[15]    

Profile

  • Name: Otani Masae (大谷雅恵)
  • Nicknames: Masao, Maashii, Marcy
  • Former Stage Name: Otani Masae aka Himawari
  • Birthday: February 25, 1982 (1982-02-25) (age 42)
  • Birthplace: Miyazaki, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan (raised in Muroran, Hokkaido)
  • Blood type: O
  • Height: 160cm
  • Western Zodiac: Pisces
  • Eastern Zodiac: Dog
  • Hobbies: Enjoying music
  • Favorite colors: Garish colors
  • Favorite flowers: Cockscomb
  • Favorite season: Summer
  • Favorite saying: "Dream + effort = reality"
  • Favorite food: Raw food, Tuna
  • Disliked food: Sweet and sour food
  • Favorite songs: Kiseki no Hana, Endless Youth, Judas
  • Looks up to: Beyonce Knowles, Lady Gaga
  • Hello! Project groups:
  • Shuffle units:

Discography

  • The Douyou Pops 2 Haru no Uta Shuu
  • The Douyou Pops 3 Natsu no Uta Shuu
  • The Douyou Pops 4 Aki no Uta Shuu
  • Shinsaku Douyou Pops 1
  • Sougen no Hito Original Cast Ban
  • Shinsaku Douyou Pops 2
  • Hello! Project Radio Drama Osaka Vol.1

  • [2011.01.12] KILLING MY CADDY Otani Masae A.K.A. Himawari
  • [2011.02.09] ENDLESS LOVE Otani Masae A.K.A. Himawari
  • [2011.04.06] BANGIN' Otani Masae A.K.A. Himawari
  • [2011.12.03] Merry Christmas Special Mix CD
  • [2012.04.28] JUMP!!!!! Otani Masae A.K.A. Himawari
  • [2012.06.30] MUSIC Otani Masae A.K.A. Himawari
  • [2013.02.25] BOY'S Otani Masae A.K.A. Himawari
  • [2014.02.25] CALL ME POP
  • [2017.11.22] Flash
  • [2018.07.18] Gale

  • [2014.10.10] my love (with Natural Born)

  • [2007.12.12] 6gatsu no Sunshine

  • [2002.12.04] Hello! Project Douyou Eizou Shuu ~Ponkikies21~
  • [2003.05.01] Atarashii Douyou
  • [2014.02.25] Otani Masae Birthday Live Birthday + Payday = Everyone Togather

    • Discography Featured In

    Melon Kinenbi

    Melon Kinenbi
    10nin Matsuri
    Sexy 8
    7AIR
    H.P. ALL STARS

    Melon Kinenbi
    10nin Matsuri
    Sexy 8
    7AIR
    Hello! Project Seikatai
    H.P. ALL STARS
    The Possible
    Muratani Shimai

    Melon Kinenbi
    10nin Matsuri
    Sexy 8

    Works

    Events

    • [2019.09.08] Otani Masae 9th Anniversary Live -Uta no Chikara- (大谷雅恵9th Anniversaryライブ〜うたのちから〜)
    • [2019.12.11] Fun!Fun!Fun! (joint with AiLi, Kana Houjou, Vitamin Kiss, Kisekirei, Sakurada Manami, Nanaumi Nana)[16]
    • [2019.12.19] Raibaa X'mas LIVE (ライバー X'mas LIVE)[17] [18]

    Television

    Theater

    Edo Kara Chakushin!? ~Timeslip to Kengai!~

    • [2003] Musical Sougen no Hito (ミュージカル 草原の人; Musical Prairie Girl)
    • [2006] Edo Kara Chakushin!? ~Timeslip to Kengai!~
    • [2009] Sukoshi Hanarete, Soko ni Ite (すこし離れて、そこに居て)
    • [2010.03.07-22] Melon Kinenbi Monogatari ~DECADE OF MELON KINEN-BI~
    • [2010.09.01-05] Kizame, Waga Hada ni Kimi no Ibuki wo

    Movies

    Trivia

    • She said in a 2004 interview that the person she respects the most is Beyoncé. In her blog, she says that she respects Lady Gaga.
    • She was one of the MCs for the Hello! Project Shinjin Kouen June 2009 ~Nakano STEP!~.
    • After leaving UP-FRONT AGENCY in 2010 she started to work part time at a café while working toward her new goals.
    • She is known for frequently changing her hair color as seen throughout the various singles, albums and performances of Melon Kinenbi.
    • Only one of her singles, "ENDLESS LOVE", has a music video.
    • She often dyes her own hair.
    • Her motto is "Dream+Effort=Reality"
    • Her favorite food is tuna.
    • Her favorite place is New York.
    • She wants to get married.
    • Her favorite song is "Judas" by Lady Gaga.
    • Her favorite artists are P!nk and Lady Gaga.
    • She appeared as a special guest at Shimizu Saki's 22nd birthday event to give a surprise birthday message to Saki.
    • On her official Instagram she says her dream is to sing in Korea (written in Korean and Japanese).[19]

    References

    1. ↑ Official Gekijyo Page
    2. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20150307164936/http://otanimasae.shop-pro.jp/?pid=71893789
    3. ↑ https://ameblo.jp/masae-otani/entry-12123286939.html
    4. ↑ https://twitter.com/OTANI_MASAE/status/701013804356775936
    5. ↑ https://twitter.com/odo_pop/status/734340027321221120
    6. ↑ https://twitter.com/Official_4CCREW/status/735727142437195776
    7. ↑ [1]活動休止を決める程、精神面で大きなダメージを受ける出来事があり、うつ病とパニック障害が始まりました。 通院を続けて落ち着くまで待ち、ギリギリまで悩み制作さんをお待たせし、数ヶ月だけ休んでこの舞台で復帰させて頂きました。 このお話しを頂いてなかったら今頃私はどこで何していたでしょうか。 一旦通院を辞めたものの、やはり1人では良くない方向に行ってしまうので再びお世話になりながら今もまだ不安障害と共に生きています。 本当はもっと強い自分がどこかに隠れています。 出てこい出てこーい。 #舞台 #mods #オムニバス #うつ病 #パニック障害 #不安障害 #電車 #人混み #閉所 #でも生きれる #夢があるから #治してみせます
    8. ↑ [2]Twitter (2ch)
    9. ↑ [3]Official twitter
    10. ↑ [4]BIGO LIVE
    11. ↑ [5]Otani Masae Official Twitter
    12. ↑ [6]Official Twitter (January 8, 2020)
    13. ↑ 歌手【FORM JAPAN所属】#exメロン記念日【LIVE】2/15渋谷、2/24生誕祭 、2/29秋葉原 【出演】毎月第1金曜19時半〜 #韓国 アーティスト #H5 とお送りする #MKTV 『#H5チャンネル』☜次回は4/2(木)
    14. ↑ [7]helloshop.info/news/event
    15. ↑ [8]https://www.helloshop.info/news/event/20200212_132444.html
    16. ↑ [9]Tiget Official Site
    17. ↑ [10]Ofifcial Twitter (December 9, 2019)
    18. ↑ [11]Twitter
    19. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/masababy225/


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