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{{Member Infobox
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|group = [[Melon Kinenbi]]
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|Box title = Saito Hitomi<br/>斉藤瞳
  
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|name = Saito Hitomi
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|image = Img20090224214009.jpg
  
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|jpname = {{kana|斉藤|さいとう}}{{kana|瞳|ひとみ}}
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|imagewidth = 230px
  
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|image = Img20090224214009.jpg
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|Row 1 title = Also known as
  
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|nickname = {{Nihongo|Hitomin|ひとみん}}
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|Row 1 info = Hitomin, "Boss", Hito-chan, Hito, Saito
  
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|birthdate = {{Birth date and age|1981|10|31}}
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|Row 2 title = Born
  
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|Row 2 info = {{Birthday|1981|10|31}}
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|origin = {{residence|Niigata|Japan}}
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|zodiac = {{Zodiac|10|31}}
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|Row 3 title = Origin
  
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|genre = J-pop
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|Row 3 info = Niigata Prefecture, Japan
  
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|occupation = Singer, Radio personality
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|Row 4 title = Genre
  
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|active = 1999-2010, 2011, 2012-Present
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|Row 4 info = Japanese Pop
  
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|agency = {{ufg|UP-FRONT AGENCY}} (1999-2010)
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|Row 5 title = Occupation
  
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|label = {{ufg|UP-FRONT WORKS}} (1999-2010)<br />[[zetima]] (1999-2010)
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|Row 5 info = Singer, Radio personality
  
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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]]
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|Row 6 title = Years active
  
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|Row 6 info = 2000-2010, 2011, 2013
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|join = February 19, 2000
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|left = May 3, 2010
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|Row 7 title = Label
  
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|debutsingle = [[Amai Anata no Aji]]
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|Row 7 info = Zetima
  
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|lastsingle = [[Melon Tea]]
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|Row 8 title = Associated Acts
  
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|mcolor = {{color ball|purple}} Purple
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|Row 8 info = [[Melon Kinenbi]], [[10-nin Matsuri]], [[Happy 7]], [[11WATER]], [[ROMANS]], [[H.P. All Stars ]], [[Elder Club]], [[Gatas Brilhantes H.P.]]
  
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|blog = {{External2|fmniigata.com/blog/h_saito/|FM-NIIGATA Blog}}
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|Row 9 title = Website
  
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|twitter = {{Twitter|hito_saito}}
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|Row 9 info = [http://www.helloproject.com/ Hello! Project.com]}}
  
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'''Saito Hitomi''' (斉藤瞳) is a former singer, once a part of [[Hello! Project]]. She was a former member of Hello! Project's futsal club, [[Gatas Brilhantes H.P.]], and the leader of the group [[Melon Kinenbi]] until its disbandment in 2010. After Melon Kinenbi's disbandment, Saito retired from show business, but has participated in brief reunions of the group for events.
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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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After Melon Kinenbi's disbandment, Saito retired from the music industry, but has since participated in brief reunions of the group for events.
   
 
==History==
  
==History==
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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 in 2000 becoming part of the group [[Melon Kinenbi]], becoming the leader of the group. After being 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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===2003===
  
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She was selected to be part of the one-shot group [[ROMANS]] and part of the shuffle [[11WATER]].
  
   
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In December, the group’s name was decided as "Melon Kinenbi."
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In march, she also made appearances on the TV Show "Sexy Onna Juku" for the short time it ran.
  
   
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===2005===
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=== 2001 ===
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She took part of the [[Hello! Project Akagumi]] concert which was one of two concert groups [[Hello! Project]] , its name meaning "red group".
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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]].
   
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=== 2002 ===
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In August she took part and became a one of the regualrs on the TV show "Musume Dokyu!".
  
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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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In September she took part and became a regular on the radio show "TBC Fun Field Mōretsu Mōdasshu"
  
   
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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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===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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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.
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===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. Since then she has appeared happily on the blogs of other former members who have begun solo work.
  
   
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===2003===
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In August, Saito married comedian Jirō Hachimitsu (born Jirō Takano) of duo "Tokyo Dynamite" and decided to take a break from show business.
  
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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 March, Saito made appearances on the TV Show "[https://helloproject.fandom.com/wiki/ROMANS#DVD Sexy Onna Juku]".
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;''The announcement of the marriage from the the Natalie.mu article (translation by Philosoranter):''
  
   
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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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:"''It was announced that Saito Hitomi, formerly of Melon Kinenbi, married comedian Hachimitsu Jiro of Tokyo Dynamite.''
  
   
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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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:''They entered into the family register on August 3rd, recognized by the Japan Apiary Honey Society and the Japan Honey Union as "Honey Day (Hachi-Mitsu no Hi).'' ''There are no plans for a service or reception, nor are there plans for a press conference.'' ''Hachimitsu Jiro’s official comment will stand in place of other official announcements.''"
  
   
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===2004===
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;''Comments from Hachimitsu Jiro & Saito Hitomi:''
  
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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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:"''We announce our wedding on this day.''
  
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:''I asked her,'' "What are you going to do once you’ve split up?"
  
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===2005===
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:''She said,'' "Go back to Niigata."
  
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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~]].
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:''I said,'' "I’ll take care of you for the rest of our lives. Don’t go back to Niigata," ''and gave her a ring.''
  
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:''Please watch over us from now on.''
  
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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 Mouretsu Moudasshu"
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===2009===
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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.
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===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 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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~''Hachimitsu Jiro & Saito Hitomi''"
  
 
===2011===
  
===2011===
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On October 15, 2011, it was announced that Saito and Hachimitsu have divorced.
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On October 15, 2011, it was announced that Saito and Hachimitsu had divorced.
   
 
===2012===
  
===2012===
 
In March, she began working as a radio personality for FM-NIIGATA.
  
In March, she began working as a radio personality for FM-NIIGATA.
   
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=== 2015 ===
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===2015===
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On December 29, she got married to her boyfriend of 2 years.
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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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===2020===
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On April 15, she starred in a CM for the Volkswagen T-Cross.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IUjGU2KOS8</ref>
   
 
==Profile==
  
==Profile==
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<tabber>Stats=
 
*'''Name:''' Saito Hitomi (斉藤瞳)
  
*'''Name:''' Saito Hitomi (斉藤瞳)
 
*'''Nicknames:''' Hitomin, "Boss", Hito-chan, Hito, Saito
  
*'''Nicknames:''' Hitomin, "Boss", Hito-chan, Hito, Saito
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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
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*'''Former Melon Kinenbi Color:''' {{color ball|purple}} Purple
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*'''Hello! Project Groups:'''
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**[[Melon Kinenbi]] (2000-2010)
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**[[Ai no Merry Christmas|Hello! Project Seikatai]] (2002)
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**[[ROMANS]] (2003)
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**[[H.P. All Stars]] (2004)
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*'''Shuffle Units''':
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**[[10nin Matsuri]] (2001)
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**[[Happy 7]] (2002)
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**[[11WATER]] (2003)
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*'''Concert Units:'''
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**[[Hello! Project Akagumi]] (2005)
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**[[Elder Club]] (2006–2009)
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*'''Other Groups:'''
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**[[Gatas Brilhantes H.P.]] (2003-2006)
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|-|Q&A=
 
*'''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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*'''Disliked food:''' Raw fish, grass-smelling vegetables, mushrooms, haute cuisine
  
*'''Disliked food:''' Raw fish, grass-smelling vegetables, mushrooms, haute cuisine
 
*'''Favorite Melon Kinenbi song:''' Endless Youth
  
*'''Favorite Melon Kinenbi song:''' Endless Youth
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</tabber>
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*'''Hello! Project groups''':
  
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**[[Melon Kinenbi]] (2000-2010)
  
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==Discography==
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**[[ROMANS]] (2003)
  
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<tabber>Compilation Albums=
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**[[Hello! Project Akagumi]] (2005)
  
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* [2002.02.20] [[The Douyou Pops 2 Haru no Uta Shuu]]
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*'''Shuffle units''':
  
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* [2002.06.05] [[The Douyou Pops 3 Natsu no Uta Shuu]]
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**2001: [[10-nin Matsuri]]
  
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**2002: [[Happy 7]]
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* [2002.09.04] [[The Douyou Pops 4 Aki no Uta Shuu]]
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* [2002.12.04] [[Shinsaku Douyou Pops 1]]
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**2003: [[11WATER]]
  
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* [2003.03.05] [[Sougen no Hito Original Cast Ban]] 
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**2004: [[H.P. All Stars]]
  
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* [2003.03.26] [[Shinsaku Douyou Pops 2]]
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*'''Sports Groups''':
  
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* [2004.06.09] [[Hello! Project Radio Drama Vol. 4]]
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**[[Gatas Brilhantes H.P.]] (??-2010)
  
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* [2004.07.14] [[Hello! Project Radio Drama Osaka-hen Vol. 1|Hello! Project Radio Drama Osaka Vol. 1]]
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* [2004.07.14] [[Hello! Project Radio Drama Osaka-hen Vol. 2|Hello! Project Radio Drama Osaka Vol. 2]]
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|-|Solo Songs=
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*[2007.12.12] [[Melon Juice|Akuma de FAKE]] (あくま de FAKE)
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</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]]
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|-|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]]
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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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;Happy 7
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*[[Petit Best 3]]
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*[[Hello! Project Shuffle Unit Mega Best]]
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;ROMANS
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*[[Petit Best 4]]
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*[[Hello! Project Special Unit Mega Best]]
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;11WATER
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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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==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===
  
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;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===
  
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;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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==Solo Songs==
  
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;Melon Kinenbi
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*[2007.12.12] [[Melon Juice|Akuma de FAKE]] (あくま de FAKE)
  
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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>
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==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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! # !! Title !!style="width:14%"| Release date !! Publisher !! ISBN
  
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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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* [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===
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* [2005-2008] TBC Fun Field Moretsu Modasshu (TBC FUNふぃーるど・モーレツモーダッシュ)
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* [2012-2015] FIGUEROA (FM-NIIGATA)
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! Program !! Start date !! End date
  
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* [2012-2016] Niigata no Wakamono-tachi no Bangumi (FM-NIIGATA) (新潟の若者達の番組)
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|-
  
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* [2013] Nagaoka Hitomachi Aoore (FM-NIIGATA) (長岡ひとまちアオーレ+1) (FM-NIIGATA)
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|TBC Fun Field Moretsu Modasshu
  
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* [2013-] SOUND SPLASH (FM-NIIGATA)
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* [2014-2016] Paripari ~PARTY! PARTY!~ (FM-NIIGATA) (パリパリ 〜PARTY!PARTY!〜)
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|align="center"| 2008-03-28
  
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=== Internet ===
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* [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!~]]
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* [2003] [[Musical Sougen no Hito]]
 
*[2006] [[Edo Kara Chakushin!? ~Timeslip to Kengai!~]]
  
*[2006] [[Edo Kara Chakushin!? ~Timeslip to Kengai!~]]
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=== Event ===
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* [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))
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* [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))
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* [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))
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=== Magazines ===
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* [2020.04] FLASH<sup><ref>[https://twitter.com/hito_saito/status/1247671105042579456]Official Twitter</ref></sup>
   
 
==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]].
   
 
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Preceded by<br />'''[[Murata Megumi]]'''
  
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Revision as of 23:42, 14 August 2020

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

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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.

2020

On April 15, she starred in a CM for the Volkswagen T-Cross.[2]

Profile

  • 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

    • 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))

    Magazines

    • [2020.04] FLASH[3]

    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.

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    Preceded by
    Murata Megumi

    Leader of Melon Kinenbi
    2002 - 2010

    Succeeded by
    Last

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