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|genre = J-pop
  
|genre = J-pop
 
|occupation = Singer, Radio personality
  
|occupation = Singer, Radio personality
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|active = 2000-2010, 2011, 2012-Present
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|active = 1999-2010, 2011, 2012-Present
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|agency = {{ufg|UP-FRONT AGENCY}} (1999-2010)
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|label = [[zetima]]
  
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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]], [[Happy 7]], [[11WATER]], [[ROMANS]], [[H.P. All Stars ]], [[Elder Club]], [[Gatas Brilhantes H.P.]]
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|acts = [[Melon Kinenbi]], [[10-nin Matsuri]], [[Happy 7]], [[11WATER]], [[ROMANS]], [[H.P. All Stars ]], [[Elder Club]], [[Gatas Brilhantes H.P.]], [[Hello! Project Seikatai]]
 
|join = February 19, 2000
  
|join = February 19, 2000
 
|left = May 3, 2010
  
|left = May 3, 2010
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|twitter = {{Twitter|hito_saito}}
  
|twitter = {{Twitter|hito_saito}}
 
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'''Saito Hitomi''' (斉藤瞳) is a Japanese radio personality and former singer, once under [[Hello! Project]] as the leader of Melon Kinenbi until its disbandment in 2010. She is also a former member of [[Gatas Brilhantes H.P.]], Hello! Project's futsal club.
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'''Saito Hitomi''' (斉藤瞳) is a Japanese radio personality and former singer, once under [[Hello! Project]] as the leader of [[Melon Kinenbi]] until its disbandment in 2010. She is also a former member of [[Gatas Brilhantes H.P.]], Hello! Project's futsal club.
   
 
After Melon Kinenbi's disbandment, Saito retired from the music industry, but has since participated in brief reunions of the group for events.
  
After Melon Kinenbi's disbandment, Saito retired from the music industry, but has since participated in brief reunions of the group for events.
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[[File:Saitou_Hitomi_263.jpg|thumb]]
  
[[File:Saitou_Hitomi_263.jpg|thumb]]
 
[[File:Saitou_Hitomi_650.jpg|thumb|From Happy 7]]
  
[[File:Saitou_Hitomi_650.jpg|thumb|From Happy 7]]
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===2000===
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===1999===
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Saito joined Hello! Project as a member, and leader of Melon Kinenbi in 2000, after having been recruited from the Second Morning Musume and Heike Michiyo Protegee Audition in 1999.
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In May of 1999, application details were included with [[Morning Musume]]’s 5th single "[[Manatsu no Kousen]]" for the 2nd Morning Musume & Heike Michiyo Protegee Audition.
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  +
The second interviews were held in June, and 3,687 people had sent in their applications. In August, four people were selected as winners: Saito Hitomi, [[Murata Megumi]], [[Otani Masae]], and [[Shibata Ayumi]].
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  +
In December, the group’s name was decided as "Melon Kinenbi."
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  ⚫
=== 2001 ===
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In July, Saito was part of the [[Hello! Project Shuffle Unit|shuffle]] unit [[10nin Matsuri]]. They released the single [[Dancing! Natsu Matsuri]].
  +
  ⚫
=== 2002 ===
  +
UP-FRONT AGENCY started releasing a series of albums called [[Douyou Pops series|Douyou Pops]] in 2002, in which different Hello! Project members would sing different well known and new childrens' songs. Six albums, some themed according to the four seasons, and two DVDs with promotional videos were released. Saito sung several of the songs and is featured in the promotional video for "Mushi no Koe ".
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  +
In July, Saito was part of the shuffle unit [[Happy 7]]. They released the single [[Shiawase Beam! Suki Suki Beam!]].
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  +
When Melon Kinenbi was formed, [[Murata Megumi]] was appointed leader since she was the oldest among the members. But after some discussions among the members, Saito took over as leader in October 2002 with the release of "[[Kousui]]." This change was officially announced during the single’s release events.
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In November, Saito was part of [[Ai no Merry Christmas|Hello! Project Seikatai]]. Famous enka singers [[Itsuki Hiroshi]] and {{ufg|Horiuchi Takao}} released the single [[Ai no Merry Christmas]], featuring Saito and other Hello! Project members as part of the choir.
   
 
===2003===
  
===2003===
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In February, Saito had a role in the musical [[Musical Sougen no Hito|Sougen no Hito]]. She is starring as Kana, sister of the male lead protagonist. A soundtrack was released the following month, titled [[Sougen no Hito Original Cast Ban]].
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In 2003, she was selected to be part of the one-shot group [[ROMANS]] and part of the shuffle [[11WATER]].
  
  +
  ⚫
In March, Saito made appearances on the TV Show "[https://helloproject.fandom.com/wiki/ROMANS#DVD Sexy Onna Juku]".
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In July, Saito was a part of the shuffle unit [[11WATER]]. They released the song [[BE ALL RIGHT!]], featured on the single''' '''[[Kowarenai Ai ga Hoshii no / GET UP! Rapper / BE ALL RIGHT!]]. 
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  +
In August 2003, Saito was part of the R&B-influenced group [[ROMANS]]. They released the single [[SEXY NIGHT ~Wasurerarenai Kare~]]. The group was based on the Hello! Project TV show ''Sexy Onna Jyuku'' wich started airing in March. The show ended in September, thus disbanding the group.
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  ⚫
===2004===
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From 2003 to 2006, [[zetima]] released''' '''albums featuring miscellaneous Hello! Project members starring in drama episodes previously aired on radio. In June and July 2004, Saito was featured on three of these radio drama albums: [[Hello! Project Radio Drama Vol. 4]], [[Hello! Project Radio Drama Osaka-hen Vol. 3]], and [[Hello! Project Radio Drama Osaka-hen Vol. 4]].
   
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In 2004, Saito was part of the special unit [[H.P. All Stars]].
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In March, she made appearances on the TV Show "Sexy Onna Juku" for the short time it ran.
  
   
 
===2005===
  
===2005===
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She took part in [[Hello! Project Akagumi]] which was one of two concert groups at the [[Hello! Project 2005 Winter All-Stars Dairanbu ~A HAPPY NEW POWER! Iida Kaori Sotsugyou Special~]].
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Saito took part in [[Hello! Project Akagumi]], which was one of two concert groups at the [[Hello! Project 2005 Winter All-Stars Dairanbu ~A HAPPY NEW POWER! Iida Kaori Sotsugyou Special~]].
   
 
In August, she became one of the regulars on the TV show "Musume Dokyu!".
  
In August, she became one of the regulars on the TV show "Musume Dokyu!".
   
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In September, she became a regular on the radio show "TBC Fun Field Mōretsu Mōdasshu"
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In September, she became a regular on the radio show "TBC Fun Field Mouretsu Moudasshu"
   
 
===2009===
  
===2009===
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On March 31, 2009, Hitomi graduated along with the rest of the [[Elder Club]]. However, the Elder Club graduation concert was held on February 1, 2009, at Yokohama Arena.
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On March 31, 2009, Saito graduated along with the rest of the [[Elder Club]]. However, the Elder Club graduation concert was held on February 1, 2009, at Yokohama Arena.
   
 
===2010===
  
===2010===
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In February, it was announced that Melon Kinenbi decided to disband. Saito announced at Melon Kinenbi’s break-up concert that she would be leaving show business. In the months following the group's disbandment, she appeared happily on the blogs of the other members.
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In February, it was announced that Melon Kinenbi decided to disband. Saito announced at Melon Kinenbi's break-up concert that she would be leaving show business. In the months following the group's disbandment, she appeared happily on the blogs of the other members.
   
 
In August, Saito married comedian Jiro Hachimitsu (born Jiro Takano) of duo Tokyo Dynamite.<ref>https://beauty.oricon.co.jp/news/78748/full/</ref>
  
In August, Saito married comedian Jiro Hachimitsu (born Jiro Takano) of duo Tokyo Dynamite.<ref>https://beauty.oricon.co.jp/news/78748/full/</ref>
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*'''Blood Type:''' A
  
*'''Blood Type:''' A
 
*'''Height:''' 155 cm
  
*'''Height:''' 155 cm
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*'''Western Zodiac:''' Scorpio
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*'''Eastern Zodiac:''' Rooster
 
*'''Hobbies:''' Decorating nails, searching for snacks
  
*'''Hobbies:''' Decorating nails, searching for snacks
 
*'''Special skill:''' Good handwriting, playing taiko.
  
*'''Special skill:''' Good handwriting, playing taiko.
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*'''Hello! Project groups''':
  
*'''Hello! Project groups''':
 
**[[Melon Kinenbi]] (2000-2010)
  
**[[Melon Kinenbi]] (2000-2010)
  ⚫
**[[Ai no Merry Christmas|Hello! Project Seikatai]] (2002)
 
**[[ROMANS]] (2003)
  
**[[ROMANS]] (2003)
  ⚫
**[[H.P. All Stars]] (2004)
 
**[[Hello! Project Akagumi]] (2005)
  
**[[Hello! Project Akagumi]] (2005)
 
*'''Shuffle units''':
  
*'''Shuffle units''':
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**2002: [[Happy 7]]
  
**2002: [[Happy 7]]
 
**2003: [[11WATER]]
  
**2003: [[11WATER]]
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**2004: [[H.P. All Stars]]
  
 
*'''Sports Groups''':
  
*'''Sports Groups''':
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**[[Gatas Brilhantes H.P.]] (??-2010)
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**[[Gatas Brilhantes H.P.]] (2003-2006)
   
 
==Discography==
  
==Discography==
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'''Other Albums'''
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<tabber>Compilation Albums=
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* [2002.02.20] [[The Douyou Pops 2 Haru no Uta Shuu]] ((ザ・童謡ポップス2　春のうた集)
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* [2002.02.20] [[The Douyou Pops 2 Haru no Uta Shuu]]
  ⚫
* [2002.06.05] [[The Douyou Pops 3 Natsu no Uta Shuu]]
  ⚫
* [2002.09.04] [[The Douyou Pops 4 Aki no Uta Shuu]]
  ⚫
* [2002.12.04] [[Shinsaku Douyou Pops 1]]
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* [2003.03.05] [[Sougen no Hito Original Cast Ban]] 
  ⚫
* [2003.03.26] [[Shinsaku Douyou Pops 2]]
  ⚫
* [2004.06.09] [[Hello! Project Radio Drama Vol. 4]]
  ⚫
* [2004.07.14] [[Hello! Project Radio Drama Osaka-hen Vol. 1|Hello! Project Radio Drama Osaka Vol. 1]]
  ⚫
* [2004.07.14] [[Hello! Project Radio Drama Osaka-hen Vol. 2|Hello! Project Radio Drama Osaka Vol. 2]]
   
  ⚫
|-|Solo Songs=
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* [2002.06.05] [[The Douyou Pops 3 Natsu no Uta Shuu]] (ザ･童謡ポップス3 夏のうた集)
  
  ⚫
*[2007.12.12] [[Melon Juice|Akuma de FAKE]] (あくま de FAKE)
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* [2002.09.04] [[The Douyou Pops 4 Aki no Uta Shuu]] (ザ･童謡ポップス4 秋のうた集)
  
  +
</tabber>
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  +
==Discography Featured In==
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<tabber>Albums=
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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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*[[MEGA MELON]]
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*[[MELON'S NOT DEAD]]
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*[[URA MELON]]
  +
  +
|-|Compilation Albums=
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;Melon Kinenbi
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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]]
  +
*[[Hello! Project no Zenkyoku kara Atsumechaimashita! Vol. 2]]
  +
*[[Hello! Project no Zenkyoku kara Atsumechaimashita! Vol. 3]]
  +
  ⚫
;10nin Matsuri
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*[[Petit Best 2 ~3・7・10~]]
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*[[Hello! Project Shuffle Unit Mega Best]]
  +
  +
;Happy 7
  +
*[[Petit Best 3]]
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*[[Hello! Project Shuffle Unit Mega Best]]
   
  +
;ROMANS
⚫
* [2002.12.04] [[Shinsaku Douyou Pops 1]] ( 新作童謡ポップス（一）)
  
  +
*[[Petit Best 4]]
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* [2003.03.05] [[Sougen no Hito Original Cast Ban]] (ミュージカル『草原の人』オリジナルキャスト盤) (musical soundtrack)
  
  +
*[[Hello! Project Special Unit Mega Best]]
   
  +
;11WATER
⚫
* [2003.03.26] [[Shinsaku Douyou Pops 2]] (新作童謡ポップス（一）)
  
  +
*[[Petit Best 4]]
  +
*[[Hello! Project Shuffle Unit Mega Best]]
   
  +
;H.P. ALL STARS
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* [2004.06.09] [[Hello! Project Radio Drama Vol.4]] (ハロー！プロジェクトラジオドラマ Vol.4)
  
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*[[Petit Best 5]]
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* [2004.07.14] [[Hello! Project Radio Drama Osaka Vol.1]] (ハロー！プロジェクト ラジオドラマ 大阪編 Vol.1)
  
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*[[Hello! Project Special Unit Mega Best]]
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* [2004.07.14] [[Hello! Project Radio Drama Osaka Vol.2]] (ハロー！プロジェクト ラジオドラマ 大阪編 Vol.2)
  
   
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==Singles Featured In==
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|-|Singles=
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===Melon Kinenbi===
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;Melon Kinenbi
 
*[[Amai Anata no Aji]]
  
*[[Amai Anata no Aji]]
 
*[[Kokuhaku Kinenbi]]
  
*[[Kokuhaku Kinenbi]]
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*[[Seishun-on-the-Road]] (Indie)
  
*[[Seishun-on-the-Road]] (Indie)
 
*[[Melon Tea]] (Indie)
  
*[[Melon Tea]] (Indie)
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===10nin Matsuri===
  
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;10nin Matsuri
 
*[[Dancing! Natsu Matsuri]]
  
*[[Dancing! Natsu Matsuri]]
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⚫
===Happy 7===
  
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;Happy 7
 
*[[Shiawase Beam! Suki Suki Beam!]]
  
*[[Shiawase Beam! Suki Suki Beam!]]
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⚫
===11WATER===
  
  ⚫
;Hello! Project Seikatai=
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*[[Ai no Merry Christmas]]
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  +
;11WATER
 
*[[Kowarenai Ai ga Hoshii no / GET UP! Rapper / BE ALL RIGHT!|BE ALL RIGHT!]]
  
*[[Kowarenai Ai ga Hoshii no / GET UP! Rapper / BE ALL RIGHT!|BE ALL RIGHT!]]
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⚫
===ROMANS===
  
  +
;ROMANS
 
*[[SEXY NIGHT ~Wasurerarenai Kare~]]
  
*[[SEXY NIGHT ~Wasurerarenai Kare~]]
   
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===H.P. ALL STARS===
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;H.P. ALL STARS
 
*[[ALL FOR ONE & ONE FOR ALL!]]
  
*[[ALL FOR ONE & ONE FOR ALL!]]
   
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|-|Other Singles=
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=== Hello! Project Seikatai ===
  
  +
;Melon Kinenbi
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* [[Ai no Merry Christmas]]
  
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*[[Garage Opening Theme Song Shuu Vol. 4]]
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*[[A.R.I.G.A.T.O.U]]
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</tabber>
   
⚫
==Solo Songs==
  
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*[2007.12.12] [[Melon Juice|Akuma de FAKE]] (あくま de FAKE)
  
 
==Photobooks==
  
==Photobooks==
 
[[File:Saitou_Hitomi_PB.jpg|100px]]
  
[[File:Saitou_Hitomi_PB.jpg|100px]]
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* [2003.08.07] Saito Hitomi (「斉藤瞳」)
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" cellpadding="2"
  
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! # !! Title !! style="width:14%" | Release date !! Publisher !! ISBN
  
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|-
  
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| 1 || ''Saito Hitomi (Photobook)''<br />(斉藤瞳写真集「斉藤瞳」) || 2003-08-07 || Wani Books || ISBN 4-8470-2770-1
  
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|}
  
   
 
==Works==
  
==Works==
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===DVD===
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* [2002.12.04] [[Hello! Project Douyou Eizou Shuu ~Ponkikies21~]]
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* [2003.05.01] [[Atarashii Douyou]]
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* [2004.08.04] [[ROMANS|Sexy Onna Juku ～Dotou no Sexy Shiren – Sono Rekishi～ Joukan]]
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* [2004.08.04] [[ROMANS|Sexy Onna Juku ～Dotou no Sexy Shiren – Sono Rekishi～ Gekan]]
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* [2004.12.08] [[ROMANS|Sexy Onna Juku ～Dotou no Sexy Shiren – Sono Rekishi～ Extra]]
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===TV shows===
  
===TV shows===
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* [2001] [[ Idol wo Sagase! Collection Vol.1 ~Hello! Project Members Sou Shutsuen!~ |Cyborg Shibata]]
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" cellpadding="2"
  
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* [2003] [[ROMANS|Sexy Onna Juku]]
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! Show !! Start date !! End date
  
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* [2004] [[Majokko Rikachan no Magical Biyuuden|Majokko Rika-chan no Magical v-u-den]]
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|-
  
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* [2005] Musume Dokyu!
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| ''Sexy Onna Juku''<br />(セクシー女塾) || 2003-03-31 || 2003-09-27
  
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|-
  
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| ''Majokko Rika-chan no Magical v-u-den''<br />(魔女っ娘。梨華ちゃんのマジカル美勇伝) || 2004-11-16 || 2004-11-22
  
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|-
  
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| ''Musume Dokyu!''<br />(娘DOKYU!) || 2005-08-18 || 2006-09-29
  
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|}
  
   
 
===Radio===
  
===Radio===
  ⚫
* [2005-2008] TBC Fun Field Moretsu Modasshu (TBC FUNふぃーるど・モーレツモーダッシュ)
−
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" cellpadding="2"
  
  +
* [2012-2015] FIGUEROA (FM-NIIGATA)
−
! Program !! Start date !! End date
  
  +
* [2012-2016] Niigata no Wakamono-tachi no Bangumi (FM-NIIGATA) (新潟の若者達の番組)
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|-
  
  +
* [2013] Nagaoka Hitomachi Aoore (FM-NIIGATA) (長岡ひとまちアオーレ+1) (FM-NIIGATA)
⚫
|TBC Fun Field Moretsu Modasshu<br /><i>(TBC FUNふぃーるど・モーレツモーダッシュ)</i>
  
  +
* [2013-] SOUND SPLASH (FM-NIIGATA)
−
| align="center" | 2005-04-01
  
  +
* [2014-2016] Paripari ~PARTY! PARTY!~ (FM-NIIGATA) (パリパリ 〜PARTY!PARTY!〜)
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| align="center" | 2008-03-28
  
  +
−
|}
  
  +
=== Internet ===
  +
* [2005] Hello! Project on FLET'S (Episodes #2 and #23) (ハロー!プロジェクト on フレッツ)
   
 
===Theater===
  
===Theater===
 
[[File:Gekiharo_1png.jpg|80px|Edo Kara Chakushin!? ~Timeslip to Kengai!~]]
  
[[File:Gekiharo_1png.jpg|80px|Edo Kara Chakushin!? ~Timeslip to Kengai!~]]
  +
* [2003] [[Musical Sougen no Hito]]
 
*[2006] [[Edo Kara Chakushin!? ~Timeslip to Kengai!~]]
  
*[2006] [[Edo Kara Chakushin!? ~Timeslip to Kengai!~]]
  +
  +
=== Event ===
  +
* [2005.04.20] Hello! Project FC Gentei Event (Pacific Heaven) (ハロー!プロジェクト FC限定イベント (パシフィックヘブン))
  +
  +
* [2005.07.28] Hello! Project FC Gentei Event (Pacific Heaven) (ハロー!プロジェクト FC限定イベント (パシフィックヘブン))
  +
  +
* [2005.09.05] Hello! Project FC Gentei Event (Pacific Heaven) (ハロー!プロジェクト FC限定イベント (パシフィックヘブン))
   
 
==Trivia==
  
==Trivia==
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*She got her nickname "Boss" in [[Melon Kinenbi]] after she was made leader of the group.
  
*She got her nickname "Boss" in [[Melon Kinenbi]] after she was made leader of the group.
 
*Is good friends with [[Maeda Yuki]] and [[Inaba Atsuko]].
  
*Is good friends with [[Maeda Yuki]] and [[Inaba Atsuko]].
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*She has the same last name as [[Hello Pro Kenshuusei]] member [[Saito Madoka]].
   
 
==Honorary Titles==
  
==Honorary Titles==
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[[Category:Members who are married]]
  
[[Category:Members who are married]]
 
[[Category:Retired]]
  
[[Category:Retired]]
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[[Category:Rooster]]

Revision as of 20:21, 21 November 2019

Saito Hitomi (斉藤瞳) is a Japanese radio personality and former singer, once under Hello! Project as the leader of Melon Kinenbi until its disbandment in 2010. She is also a former member of Gatas Brilhantes H.P., Hello! Project's futsal club.

After Melon Kinenbi's disbandment, Saito retired from the music industry, but has since participated in brief reunions of the group for events.

History

Saitou Hitomi 38

2006

Saitou Hitomi 2553
Saitou Hitomi 263
Saitou Hitomi 650

From Happy 7

1999

In May of 1999, application details were included with Morning Musume’s 5th single "Manatsu no Kousen" for the 2nd Morning Musume & Heike Michiyo Protegee Audition.

The second interviews were held in June, and 3,687 people had sent in their applications. In August, four people were selected as winners: Saito Hitomi, Murata Megumi, Otani Masae, and Shibata Ayumi.

In December, the group’s name was decided as "Melon Kinenbi."

2001

In July, Saito was part of the shuffle unit 10nin Matsuri. They released the single Dancing! Natsu Matsuri.

2002

UP-FRONT AGENCY started releasing a series of albums called Douyou Pops in 2002, in which different Hello! Project members would sing different well known and new childrens' songs. Six albums, some themed according to the four seasons, and two DVDs with promotional videos were released. Saito sung several of the songs and is featured in the promotional video for "Mushi no Koe ".

In July, Saito was part of the shuffle unit Happy 7. They released the single Shiawase Beam! Suki Suki Beam!.

When Melon Kinenbi was formed, Murata Megumi was appointed leader since she was the oldest among the members. But after some discussions among the members, Saito took over as leader in October 2002 with the release of "Kousui." This change was officially announced during the single’s release events.

In November, Saito was part of Hello! Project Seikatai. Famous enka singers Itsuki Hiroshi and Horiuchi Takao released the single Ai no Merry Christmas, featuring Saito and other Hello! Project members as part of the choir.

2003

In February, Saito had a role in the musical Sougen no Hito. She is starring as Kana, sister of the male lead protagonist. A soundtrack was released the following month, titled Sougen no Hito Original Cast Ban.

In March, Saito made appearances on the TV Show "Sexy Onna Juku".

In July, Saito was a part of the shuffle unit 11WATER. They released the song BE ALL RIGHT!, featured on the single Kowarenai Ai ga Hoshii no / GET UP! Rapper / BE ALL RIGHT!. 

In August 2003, Saito was part of the R&B-influenced group ROMANS. They released the single SEXY NIGHT ~Wasurerarenai Kare~. The group was based on the Hello! Project TV show Sexy Onna Jyuku wich started airing in March. The show ended in September, thus disbanding the group.

2004

From 2003 to 2006, zetima released albums featuring miscellaneous Hello! Project members starring in drama episodes previously aired on radio. In June and July 2004, Saito was featured on three of these radio drama albums: Hello! Project Radio Drama Vol. 4, Hello! Project Radio Drama Osaka-hen Vol. 3, and Hello! Project Radio Drama Osaka-hen Vol. 4.

In 2004, Saito was part of the special unit H.P. All Stars.

2005

Saito took part in Hello! Project Akagumi, which was one of two concert groups at the Hello! Project 2005 Winter All-Stars Dairanbu ~A HAPPY NEW POWER! Iida Kaori Sotsugyou Special~.

In August, she became one of the regulars on the TV show "Musume Dokyu!".

In September, she became a regular on the radio show "TBC Fun Field Mouretsu Moudasshu"

2009

On March 31, 2009, Saito graduated along with the rest of the Elder Club. However, the Elder Club graduation concert was held on February 1, 2009, at Yokohama Arena.

2010

In February, it was announced that Melon Kinenbi decided to disband. Saito announced at Melon Kinenbi's break-up concert that she would be leaving show business. In the months following the group's disbandment, she appeared happily on the blogs of the other members.

In August, Saito married comedian Jiro Hachimitsu (born Jiro Takano) of duo Tokyo Dynamite.[1]

2011

On October 15, 2011, it was announced that Saito and Hachimitsu had divorced.

2012

In March, she began working as a radio personality for FM-NIIGATA.

2015

On December 29, it was announced that she had married a former high school classmate, whom she had been dating for the past two years.

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  • Name: Saito Hitomi (斉藤瞳)
  • Nicknames: Hitomin, "Boss", Hito-chan, Hito, Saito
  • Birthdate: October 31, 1981 (1981-10-31) (age 42)
  • Birthplace: Niigata, Niigata Prefecture, Japan
  • Blood Type: A
  • Height: 155 cm
  • Western Zodiac: Scorpio
  • Eastern Zodiac: Rooster
  • Hobbies: Decorating nails, searching for snacks
  • Special skill: Good handwriting, playing taiko.
  • Favorite colors: Purple, white, black, brown, khaki
  • Favorite flowers: Calla lilies
  • Favorite movies: Tonari no Totoro
  • Favorite word: Love
  • Favorite food: Chocolate
  • Disliked food: Raw fish, grass-smelling vegetables, mushrooms, haute cuisine
  • Favorite Melon Kinenbi song: Endless Youth
  • Hello! Project groups:
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Discography

  • [2007.12.12] Akuma de FAKE (あくま de FAKE)

    • Discography Featured In

    Melon Kinenbi

    Melon Kinenbi
    10nin Matsuri
    Happy 7
    ROMANS
    11WATER
    H.P. ALL STARS

    Melon Kinenbi
    10nin Matsuri
    Happy 7
    Hello! Project Seikatai=
    11WATER
    ROMANS
    H.P. ALL STARS

    Melon Kinenbi

    Photobooks

    Saitou Hitomi PB

    • [2003.08.07] Saito Hitomi (「斉藤瞳」)

    Works

    DVD

    TV shows

    Radio

    • [2005-2008] TBC Fun Field Moretsu Modasshu (TBC FUNふぃーるど・モーレツモーダッシュ)
    • [2012-2015] FIGUEROA (FM-NIIGATA)
    • [2012-2016] Niigata no Wakamono-tachi no Bangumi (FM-NIIGATA) (新潟の若者達の番組)
    • [2013] Nagaoka Hitomachi Aoore (FM-NIIGATA) (長岡ひとまちアオーレ+1) (FM-NIIGATA)
    • [2013-] SOUND SPLASH (FM-NIIGATA)
    • [2014-2016] Paripari ~PARTY! PARTY!~ (FM-NIIGATA) (パリパリ 〜PARTY!PARTY!〜)

    Internet

    • [2005] Hello! Project on FLET'S (Episodes #2 and #23) (ハロー!プロジェクト on フレッツ)

    Theater

    Edo Kara Chakushin!? ~Timeslip to Kengai!~

    Event

    • [2005.04.20] Hello! Project FC Gentei Event (Pacific Heaven) (ハロー!プロジェクト FC限定イベント (パシフィックヘブン))
    • [2005.07.28] Hello! Project FC Gentei Event (Pacific Heaven) (ハロー!プロジェクト FC限定イベント (パシフィックヘブン))
    • [2005.09.05] Hello! Project FC Gentei Event (Pacific Heaven) (ハロー!プロジェクト FC限定イベント (パシフィックヘブン))

    Trivia

    • She has said in a 2004 interview that the people she respects the most are her mother and Nakazawa Yuko.
    • Her image is known as the "sexy seductive" member.
    • She is well-known for being really funny. Being in constant battles with hosts on HEY!x3 and Utaban, resulting in some great moments.
    • She got her nickname "Boss" in Melon Kinenbi after she was made leader of the group.
    • Is good friends with Maeda Yuki and Inaba Atsuko.
    • She has the same last name as Hello Pro Kenshuusei member Saito Madoka.

    Honorary Titles

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    Preceded by
    Murata Megumi

    Leader of Melon Kinenbi
    2002 - 2010

    Succeeded by
    Last

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