Saito Madoka (斉藤円香; formerly 齊藤円香[1]) is a Japanese pop singer under Hello! Project as the leader of OCHA NORMA and a former member of Hello Pro Kenshuusei.
Biography[]
Saito Madoka, November 2023
Saito Madoka, June 2023
Saito Madoka, October 2022
Saito Madoka, July 2022
Saito Madoka, December 2021
Saito Madoka, April 2021
Saito Madoka, December 2020
Saito Madoka, June 2020
Saito Madoka, March 2020
Saito Madoka, December 2019
Saito Madoka, September 2019
Saito Madoka, June 2019
Early Life[]
Saito Madoka was born on October 28, 2002 in Saitama, Japan.
She was signed under Ray Talent Promotion from at least October 2015 to July 2016.[1][2]
2018[]
Saito participated in Hello! Project "ONLY YOU" Audition, but failed.
On November 1, it was announced that Saito had joined Hello Pro Kenshuusei alongside Kusunoki Mei and Onoda Karin. They were introduced in the Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2018 12gatsu ~Mikan~ show on December 2.[3]
2019[]
On February 5, she participated in a fanclub event titled Hello Pro Kenshuusei Special Event in Nagoya ~Hajimemashite! 6~ at Midland Square Cinema 2 alongside Kubota Nanami, Matsubara Yulia, and Onoda Karin.
On July 11, Saito was one of the first five Hello Pro Kenshuusei members assigned to the rotational Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit, who will perform in the Hello! Project 2019 SUMMER concert tour starting on July 13.[4][5]
2021[]
On March 7, it was announced at the end of the Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2021 3gatsu ~Yell~ recital that Saito will be debuting in a new Hello! Project group on January 2, 2022.[6]
On April 20, she participated in a ENPLEX × Hello! Project Nagoya Teiki Event with Yonemura Kirara, Hiromoto Ruli, and Yofu Runo.
On December 14, she participated in a ENPLEX × Hello! Project Nagoya Teiki Event with Yonemura Kirara and Kitahara Momo.
2022[]
On April 9, it was announced during the OCHA NORMA FC Event 2022 ~OCHA NORMA no Ma 2~ that Saito Madoka would be OCHA NORMA's leader, with Hiromoto Ruli becoming the group's sub-leader. The official Hello! Project website was updated to confirm this shortly after the announcement.
On June 6, it was reported that Saito was diagnosed with COVID-19. In the midnight of June 3, Saito had symptoms of fever, sore throat, headache, and nausea, so she did an antigen test at her home and a positive reaction for COVID-19 was confirmed. After consulting with the medical institution, she was instructed to take medical treatment and self-isolate at her home until June 13 due to the positive results in a PCR test. She and the remaining OCHA NORMA members were close contacts of Ishiguri Kanami, so they would also continue to self-isolate at home for the time being. Other than Saito and Ishiguri, no symptoms were confirmed for the OCHA NORMA members.[7]
On October 27, she celebrated her 20th birthday at a fanclub event titled OCHA NORMA Saito Madoka Birthday Event 2022 with two shows at LANDMARK HALL.[8]
2023[]
On August 3, it was announced that Saito was diagnosed with COVID-19. As result, she would be absent from the TOKYO IDOL FESTIVAL 2023 on August 4, from the August 5 concert of the OCHA NORMA CONCERT 2023 SUMMER ~Motto Growing Up!~, and from the release event of OCHA NORMA's 3rd single on August 6.[9]
On October 31, she celebrated her 21st birthday at a fanclub event titled OCHA NORMA Saito Madoka Birthday Event 2023 with two shows at LANDMARK HALL.
On December 7, she took part in Hello! Project 25 Shunnen Kinen Special FC Event Vol.3 alongside Oda Sakura, Haga Akane, Yokoyama Reina, Ise Layla, Kawana Rin, Niinuma Kisora, Yamazaki Yuhane and Tsutsui Roko at Yamano Hall. This event covered the 2011-2016 era of Hello! Project's history.
2024[]
On August 23 her first photobook, Madoka, was announced. It was released on her 22nd birthday, October 28.[10]
2025[]
On January 2, she opened up an official Instagram account.[11]
Personal Life[]
She has three older brothers. One of them is an anime Otaku who likes to go to Comiket, the second one is a Disney cast member, and the third is in the medical field.[12]
When Saito joined Hello Pro Kenshuusei, she was in her first year of high school. In March 2021, Saito graduated from high school. As of July 2022, She is currently attending University. [13]
Saito gets along well with Morning Musume member Nonaka Miki, and often goes out for meals with her.
When she was born, her parents wished with all their hearts for a child who would give an immediate impression of being harmonious and kind-hearted, and so she became Madoka. The kanji in Madoka give the impression of "tranquil aroma".
Here is a list of nicknames that was used to refer to Saito Madoka:
- Madopippi (まどぴっぴ): Used prior to joining Hello Pro Kenshuusei during Ameba Studio "Team Akasaka" and one of her nicknames as a Hello Pro Kenshuusei member.
- Mado-chan (まどちゃん): One of her nicknames as a Hello Pro Kenshuusei member.
- Mado (まど): One of her nicknames as a Hello Pro Kenshuusei member.
- Madopi (まどぴ): One of her nicknames as a OCHA NORMA member.
Profile[]
- Name: Saito Madoka (斉藤円香)
- Nicknames: Madopi (まどぴ), Madopippi (まどぴっぴ), Mado-chan (まどちゃん), Mado (まどちゃん)
- Birthdate: October 28, 2002
- Birthplace: Saitama, Japan
- Blood Type: O
- Height: 163 cm (5 ft 4.1 in)?
- Western Zodiac:
Scorpio - Eastern Zodiac: Horse
- Hello! Project Status:
- 2018-11-01: Hello Pro Kenshuusei member
- 2021-03-07: OCHA NORMA member
- UP-FRONT PROMOTION Status:
- 2018-11-01: Member
- OCHA NORMA Member Color:
- Sea Blue
- Hello! Project Groups:
- Hello Pro Kenshuusei (2018-2021)
- Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit (2019-2021)
- OCHA NORMA (2021-present)
Sea Blue
- Special Skills: Calligraphy (Jun 7-dan), Swimming, Remembering people's names quickly
- Hobbies: Shopping, Karaoke, Dancing, Watching Anime & Disney movies, Collecting goods and Playing games
- Favorite Music Genre: J-pop, Western, Vocaloid
- Favorite Food: Melon bread, Tapioca, Ramen
- Favorite Sport: Swimming, Figure skating
- Favorite School Subject: History
- Charm Points: Slender fingers, teeth alignment
- Favorite Color: Orange
- Motto: "Wagen Aigo" (和顔愛語; Gentle face, loving words)
- Favorite Hello! Project song: Wakain da shi!
- Looks Up To: Kudo Haruka, Maeda Kokoro
Works[]
Theater[]
TV Programs[]
- [2020–2021] Hello Dream.
Internet[]
- [2015] Ameba Studio "Team Akasaka" (アメスタ『チーム赤坂』) (Saturday regular)
- [2019–] Hello! Project Station
- [2020] Hello Pro no Oshigoto Challenge! 2
- [2020] Hello! Anison Bu
- [2021–] OMAKE CHANNEL
- [2022–] Upcoming
Music Videos[]
- [2021] Miyamoto Karin - Kikakugai no Romance (as a back-up dancer)
Trivia[]
- Her favorite historical figure is Ashikaga Yoshimitsu.[14]
- She is practicing nanadan (7th level) and wants to keep improving her kana.[15]
- She has the same surname as Melon Kinenbi member Saito Hitomi.
- She loves collecting Disney goods.[16]
- Her favorite smartphone game is Ensemble Stars.
Honorary Titles[]
| Honorary Titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Ono Kotomi |
Oldest member of Hello Pro Kenshuusei and Hello Pro Kenshuusei Hokkaido July 26, 2019 – December 12, 2021 |
Succeeded by Ishiyama Sakura |
| Preceded by First |
Oldest member of Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit July 11, 2019 – March 7, 2021 |
Succeeded by Hashida Honoka |
| Preceded by First |
Oldest member of OCHA NORMA December 12, 2021 – Present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Preceded by First |
Leader of OCHA NORMA April 9, 2022 – Present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "芸能部所属者：タレント 齊藤円香" (in Japanese). Ray Talent Promotion. (Archived)
- ↑ Based on page archives, Saito was found to be added to Ray Talent Promotion's list of talent in October 2015 at the earliest, and she was removed in July 2016 at the latest. "芸能部所属者：一覧" (in Japanese). Ray Talent Promotion. (Archived)
- ↑ "ハロプロ研修生に新メンバー加入のお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2018-11-01.
- ↑ "ハロプロ研修生の新体制について" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2019-07-11.
- ↑ "ハロプロ研修生の新体制について" (in Japanese). UP-FC. 2019-07-11. (archived)
- ↑ "ハロー！プロジェクト 新グループ結成のお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2021-03-07.
- ↑ "OCHA NORMA 斉藤円香 新型コロナウイルス感染に関するご報告" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2022-06-06.
- ↑ "★ファンクラブ会員限定イベント★「OCHA NORMA 斉藤円香バースデーイベント2022」開催決定！" (in Japanese). UP-FC. 2022-09-09. (archived)
- ↑ "OCHA NORMA 斉藤円香 新型コロナウイルス感染に関するお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2023-08-03.
- ↑ "OCHA NORMA斉藤円香写真集『円香』" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2024-08-23
- ↑ "OCHA NORMAメンバーオフィシャルInstagramスタート！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2025-01-02.
- ↑ Kimi ni Tsutaetai Monogatari Season 3 : ~Hello! Project no Chotto Omoshiroi Hanashi~ #8
- ↑ https://ameblo.jp/ocha-norma/entry-12770220996.html
- ↑ Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2018 12gatsu ~Mikan~ MC. 2019-12-02.
- ↑ Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2018 12gatsu ~Mikan~ MC. 2019-12.
- ↑ Hello Dream. Episode 7.
External Links[]
- OCHA NORMA Profile
- OCHA NORMA Official Blog
- Hello Pro Kenshuusei Profile (archived)
- Ray Talent Promotion Profile (archived)
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