Ikoma Rina (Ikomachan) / 1st Gen

From Ogo Manae's twitter:


Ikoma went to Nogizaka's concert at Yahoo Fukuoka Dome today, and uploaded a bunch of member's videos on her Instagram's story:
https://www.instagram.com/stories/ikomarina_1229/

Photo (with Ayane):


Videos:
1st part: Yoda Nakada Kaede Minami & Manatsu


2nd part (after the concert):
Ikuta Ikoma & Manatsu & Wakatsuki Ikoma & Ayane Asuka Ranze Mukai Higuchi & Kawago & Yoda Matsumura Karin (also includes her promoting herself appearing in the show where she went to the Pixar's studio)


if the video does not show watch the video here

Edit: Changed it to youtube link

 

Hoshikuzu Revengers Episode 1 Livestream Link (Official)
https://abema.tv/channels/special-plus/slots/DWLco1kiv9TudR
*It will start at 11 PM JST, which is less than one hour from now. Registration and premium subscription are not required, but it is region blocked to Japan only thus VPN is needed if you are outside of Japan.

Video of Ikoma promoting Hoshikuzu Revengers:
https://twitter.com/AbemaTV/status/1021368077026332672

Ikoma went from Fukuoka to USJ in Osaka today for Jumpolice recording.
From Nakata Atsuhiko's twitter:


From Ito Karin's blog:

 

Not necessarily related, but I just found out that there's a municipality called Ikoma, with a mountain of the same name

 

JUMP Undercover Mission Police (180728)


For some reason, Ikoma always ended up doing the hard job while the guys only watched

Hoshikuzu Revengers Episode 2 (Livestream Link)

https://abema.tv/channels/special-plus/slots/AJq9xqpbULXNQP
* The show will start on Monday, 11 PM JST.
* This link can also be used to watch back this particular episode after the broadcast ends.
* It's region blocked to Japan only, so use VPN.
Transition official twitter account: https://twitter.com/5transition

Hoshikuzu Revengers Making (Ikoma Rina's part) - English Subbed
https://www.facebook.com/ggsasuga/videos/1692233744222890/

Let's Go For A Walk! (Ikoma Rina) - English Subbed
https://www.facebook.com/ggsasuga/videos/1685327914913473/
This is an old video of her (around 2012-2013) when she went for a location shoot in Asakusa.

Instagram Story (180722) - English Subbed
https://www.facebook.com/ggsasuga/videos/1695891637190434/

Utada Hatsuka's Twitter video - English Subbed
https://www.facebook.com/ggsasuga/videos/1696747110438220/

Media Appearances (30/7 - 5/8)

• Junkan ☆ gotōchi! `Tokusen joshi tabi ni ninki no onsen tokushū' - Monday (30/7) 12:20 PM - 12:45 PM (NHK)
  
• Hoshikuzu Revengers - Monday (30/7) 11:00 PM - 11:30 PM (ABEMA Special Channel 2)
• Fujisaki Ayane #Pinky House (featuring Ikoma Rina Taiwan's Location Shoot SP) - Tuesday (31/7) 7 PM (Freshlive TV). Livestream link
• JUMP Undercover Mission Police - Saturday (4/8) 10:00 AM (TV Tokyo)
• Chikyu Seifuku - Saturday (4/8) 10:10 PM (TV Asahi)

Something funny that happened on Ikoma's Instagram last Monday
She posted 2-shot with Adachi on her Instagram's story, with the caption "Onee-chan"

This apparently leads some people to think that they are really siblings, to the point that Ikoma had to clarify that it's actually Adachi and tagged her Instagram as well:

As a response, Adachi replied "But I wouldn't mind being your older sister":


From Iwamoto Renka's blog:


From Utada Hatsuka's twitter:

Ikoma actually talked about this before, and about her ancestors that originated from there. The 'Ikoma clan'

 

Hoshikuzu Revengers Episode 3 Trailer
https://twitter.com/AbemaTV/status/1024255858291695617

100 university web CM

if the video does not show watch the video here

Ikoma was chosen to be the representative for the campaign "100年大学 お金のこと学部" (100 years college money faculty department(?)). I'm not sure about the campaign, but it is associated with the Japanese Security Dealer Association (JSDA). And apparently, the whole programme is on financial management and insurance.
She is answering the 'Sense of Money' quiz on the CM. Others can take the same quiz here: https://100univ.com/
Edit: It is actually a special campaign in commemoration of Tokyo University's Faculty of Liberal Arts 100th anniversary.
Full article

Ikoma will be featured on the 69th National Occupational Health Week campaign.
Poster:

The poster is available for sale on this website: https://www.jisha.or.jp/order/info/leaflet.html

Her trip to Taiwan that was spotted by fans on June/July was actually her location shoot (+ private trip) with Dempagumi's Fujisaki Ayane, for Fujisaki's show, #PinkyHouse.
From Fujisaki Ayane's Instagram:


When Ikoma was on the e-sports show before, Sakura who was also watching that show tweeted that she wanted to play PUBG together with Ikoma (Ikoma was playing that game on the show).
Translation of the tweet:

 

eGG (e-sports Good Game) (180719) - Chinese Subbed
https://www.bilibili.com/video/av28294738

Fujisaki Ayane's Pinky House! ft. Ikoma Rina in Taiwan SP (180731)
https://www.bilibili.com/video/av28261924

NEWS:
Ikoma will be in another stage play!!
She will be casted as Yona in the stage adaptation of the manga 'Akatsuki no Yona' this November. It will also feature DISH// Yabe Masaki as Hak Son.
The play will be performed at EX Theater Roppongi from 15th of November to 25th of November.
More news will be updated on the official site tomorrow.

Source

From Chikyu Seifuku's twitter:

 

That's straight 2 stage play in a row.
Also straight 2 times casted as the main character.
Also straight 2 times casted as a red-haired character

I watched the anime version before. Yona's character is a strong willed girl which can stand up on her own. Quite a good match with her personality

 

Hoshikuzu Revengers Episode 3 (Livestream Link)

https://abema.tv/channels/abema-special/slots/BZHMbaP8GaZhKV
Livestream will start at 11 PM JST tonight. The link can also be used to watch this episode back later.

Her new profile picture:

Source
*This is already Ikoma second profile picture since her graduation.

From Suzuki Ayane's blog:

*Ayane performed Against at the Osaka's concert. She also wrote about Ikoma in her blog.

From eGG's twitter:


From Chikyu Seifuku's twitter:

 

Hoshikuzu Revengers Episode 4 Trailer
https://twitter.com/AbemaTV/status/1026800128198209536

Ikoma will appear on NHK's radio show "NEO hougen" on 14th of August at 8:55 PM to 9:55 PM. The show will talk about dialects (quizzes and comparison between different dialects)
*Not sure if this program will be a special, one-off episode or a new regular program

Ikoma was ranked first in Nogizaka46 best dancer ranking, chosen by the dance experts:
https://dews365.com/newpost/149607.html

Takada Shu and Smith Kaede talked about going to Negima's stage play on The Hit Studio:
https://twitter.com/ikotanlove/status/1024795114093211648

Translation of Ikoma's Instagram story on Imaizumi's graduation:
https://twitter.com/Mr_Sakurai46/status/1026847231641436160

And.........from Manatsu's blog


Edit: In case if any stage48 wiki admin is here, I want to request someone to edit her thread (I also asked this on stage48 wiki thread):

 

Hoshikuzu Revengers Episode 4 (Livestream Link)
https://abema.tv/channels/abema-special/slots/AMsbwz2gBz9gKZ
*Livestream starts tonight at 11 pm JST.

News

* Ikoma will be voicing/playing as a virtual youtuber, Azuma Lim on the upcoming episode of Hoshikuzu Revengers (August 13th, August 27th and September 3rd)
Article: http://panora.tokyo/71742/

Announcement Video (English subbed)

if the video does not show watch the video here

Ikoma 100th year university's ads on various bank websites

Source

From Utada Hatsuka's blog:

 

saw this on my feed,not the best of quality though [2x audio speed]

if the video does not show watch the video here

 

Hoshikuzu Revengers Episode 5 Trailer

https://twitter.com/AbemaTV/status/1029336836466868225

From Shiono Akihisa's twitter:

Extra:


The latest episode of Hoshikuzu Revengers is basically Akari looking annoyed all the time

Source
Especially after Haru exposed her secret and real personality

*The drama is actually pretty good despite being a low budget internet TV drama (and it is only broadcasted on a few cable TV channels). I think it's worth it for anyone who wants to try to watch it (no English sub though).

From Natalie (Interview on the anime 'Dropkick on the Devil'):

More pictures can be found here

From Nakata Atsuhiko's Instagram Story:


Before her graduation a few months ago, Ex Taishu did the interviews with 2 people who worked with her before this (Seifuku no Mannequin MV director and Oriental Radio's Nakata Atsuhiko).
Below are the highlights of the interview with Nakata Atsuhiko (one of Jumpolice's MC)：

Spoiler: Nakata Atsuhiko speaks; How is Ikoma Rina working outside of the group?

• Nakata first impression on Ikoma is on her 'uncommon surname' and 'short hair'.
• When Ikoma became center, he thought that Ikoma is similar to Maeda Atsuko, who is a quiet-type idol, but turns out Ikoma is a strange kid (he described that she has strange movement and voice).
• He later had a chance to appear in a show together with Ikoma, where Ikoma did a monomane on Shingeki no Kyoujin, and during that time he realised that Ikoma isn't strange, but she is actually an otaku, just like him (and he starts to understand her).
• When Jumpolice started at the beginning, Ikoma is reliable when it comes to 'liking JUMP', but he still wonders how she will fare in variety. She still didn't have the confidence in variety at that time, so Nakata only got the impression that she is someone whose style in variety is trying hard, especially at her reaction.
• Having to do Nogizaka46 activities at the same time, Nakata thought that she was 'suffering'. She would practice the choreographies at the shooting location, and when she had to distribute tissues, he thought that AKB kennin is really though for her. That made Nakata tried to understand her more, and he feels sorry for her.
• Ikoma managed to gradually get used to Jumpolice thanks to the existence of Rika-chan (Adachi Rika).
• When Ikoma returned as the centre for Taiyou Knock, she got even brighter even if she was struggling, and she became a more understanding person. Nakata described that she really looks like a 'manga's protagonist' during that time.
• After that Rajira! started with Himetan, and Nakata started to go to Nogizaka's live. He saw Ikoma as someone who is pulling the members during the live, and how mature she is, unlike the 'bullied/teased' character that she has on Jumpolice.
• As a response, Ikoma said to him that as she is the youngest in Jumpolice, she wants to be spoiled, and wants to rely on someone.
• Nakata has a strong feeling in himself that 'Ikoma should be the centre' because the centre is the group's face, it should be a special existence. Instead of popularity and ability, it should be a hero who plays the story of the group.
• He thought that he wanted to see Ikoma return as the centre, but when he went to see how lively Ikoma's acting is on 'Moma's Mars Exploration and 'Asahinagu', his way of thinking changed. He thought that her pace would be for variety, but her aims is probably stage play.
• He still wants to see her as centre, but 'Ikoma-chan probably already found something that she wanted to do' and he thought that she might graduate. So when he knew about it shortly before the official announcement, he wasn't really surprised. Although Himetan's graduation makes him feel that 'there must be another way', he feels that it is the best way for Ikoma's graduation.
• When Ikoma refused graduation's single centre, he feels that it is something that she would do.
• From now on, he intended to continue to watch over her, and if Ikoma overtook him and went far away, he would continue to watch her back with others (while supporting her).

Extra:

On one of the Jumpolice episode, the guests asked on why Ikoma isn't there for the Jumpolice's recording:
Adachi: She has another job
Guests: Another job? Then what is this (jumpolice)?
Nakata: A therapy
Guests: Therapy?
Nakata: She is always busy, so this show is like a therapy for her. And from the beginning of this show, her schedule is always filled up.

*Let's hope that she will never lose her source of therapy!

 

JUMP Undercover Mission Police (180818)


if the video does not show watch the video here

Chikyu Seifuku (180818)

https://www.bilibili.com/video/av29721387

Hoshikuzu Revengers Episode 1-4 Digest SP (180819)
https://abema.tv/channels/abema-special/slots/BfBugupbnWNS2B

Hoshikuzu Revengers Episode 5 (180820) - Livestream link
https://abema.tv/channels/abema-special/slots/AMsbzQ3b4aCcJK
*Livestream will start at 11PM JST

Ikoma has been supporting Akita's high school team who advances to Koushin final round.

Video of her watching the match in between Hoshikuzu Revenger's recording (from Hanazawa Masato's Instagram Story):
https://twitter.com/hopstepoOoOo/status/1030744442766934016

Her support message from her Instagram was also featured on ZIP! this morning:
https://twitter.com/AnfieldAkiba/status/1031318028950982657

Article: https://www.nikkansports.com/entertainment/news/201808200000516.html

Article on the real identity of Mano Akari (who is actually a VTuber) in the drama:
https://www.m-on-music.jp/0000290385/
"The ultimate tsundere"

 

eGG (e-sports Good Game) Episode 2 (180823) Livestream Link

https://www.openrec.tv/live/IoGKRUnzdzJ
*Livestream will start tonight at 25:44 hours (1:44 AM) JST

From Sugawara Megumi's Instagram:


From Abema Times:

Full article: https://abematimes.com/posts/4755525
Now that Haru discovered Akari's true personality, it looks like she could barely control her poisonous tongue now. She even called one of the members (Fumito) stupid for trying to do something 'useless' (he was trying to clear other members name from a fake scandal).
They hinted on her character development and

Spoiler

potential romance development between Akari and Fumito.

P/S: Glad that she gets this role, as this is really different from what she has ever done before (and she really improved compared to any of her past roles).

Article on Ikoma's message on her Instagram's Story for Akita Baseball Team who got 2nd place in Koshien tournament:
https://www.nikkansports.com/entertainment/news/201808220000057.html

 

JUMP Undercover Mission Police (180825)

if the video does not show watch the video here
Ikoma collaborated with Gintama's cast for special skit this time.

Hoshikuzu Revengers Episode 6 Trailer
https://twitter.com/AbemaTV/status/1034022711876575232

Hoshikuzu Revengers Episode 6 Livestream Link
https://abema.tv/channels/abema-special/slots/AMsbxtJbTuYKhH
*Livestream will start at 11PM JST


News:

• Ikoma will be the MC with comedy duo Yoiko for the quiz program in commemoration of JUMP 50th Anniversary on 1st of September. Source
• She will be appointed as the police chief of Shibuya Police Station for one day, on Monday, 17th of September to promote traffic safety. Source
• She will be featured on fashion magazine SHEL’TTER #47 AUTUMN2018. The magazine will be published on 3rd of September. Source

From Hanazawa Masato's Instagram Story:
https://twitter.com/Teddy_566/status/1033540308384985088

From Akihisa Shiono's Instagram Story
https://twitter.com/Teddy_566/status/1033572880108285953

Hazuki talked on how Ikoma encouraged third gen before their first concert at Jingu last year:
https://twitter.com/SAKAMICHIWISE/status/1033338441822482432

And on the other day, Ikoma was 'caught' by Bunshun, together with Hatanaka.

Basically nothing happened other than Hatanaka introducing Ikoma to her future husband (during that time). Maybe this is what Ikoma meant when she said that she could notice people stalking and taking pictures of her.
Apparently, they have been stalking Ikoma for years and this is the most 'scandalous' thing that they got lol.

 

Jump Undercover Mission Police (180901)

if the video does not show watch the video here

Hoshikuzu Revengers Episode 7 Trailer

https://twitter.com/AbemaTV/status/1036564459710492672?s=19

Livestream link:
https://abema.tv/channels/abema-special/slots/BZHMa47mJVJj5h

Oha!4 (Akita Caravan Music Fes) (180903)
https://twitter.com/Teddy_566/status/1036353847491420161?s=19


Ikoma made a surprise appearance at Akita Caravan Music Fes yesterday, and collaborated with Takahashi Yu, singing "Fukuwarai".

From Takahashi Yu's twitter:


Her surprise message VTR on the first day of the festival (the day before her surprise appearance):
https://twitter.com/kuwakou0701/status/1035723686345469952?s=19

From SHELTTER's magazine twitter (promotion video):
https://twitter.com/sheltter_mag/status/1036529824355868672?s=19

Promotion video from Line Live (Special quiz show in commemoration of JUMP's 50th anniversary):

• https://twitter.com/jump_henshubu/status/1035893247057395714?s=19
  
• https://twitter.com/LINEtrivia_JP/status/1036086313206906880?s=19

From Hamaguchi Masaru's Instagram:


Fun fact:
The comedy duo were the guests in the early nogidoko episode, doing a surprise bag check on members. They checked her phone and also Ikoma's conversation with her younger brother.


From Transition's TikTok (video of Ikoma dancing to the Transition's song):

• https://twitter.com/AbemaTV/status/1035014246004740097?s=19
  
• https://twitter.com/1LJTTA0pmOEQ2jz/status/1034751522091888640?s=19

 

Ikoma just announced on her Instagram story that she has announcement to make today at 6 pm JST.
She rarely makes announcement like this so fans were wondering what it will be about (some speculated that it would be on Akatsuki no Yona's stageplay).

Sent from my SM-J510GN using Tapatalk

 

And indeed it was it.

 

JUMP Q Line Live Full Show(180901)
https://www.bilibili.com/video/av31031140

ABS News (Akita Caravan Music Fes) (180905)
https://www.bilibili.com/video/av31210660

JUMP Undercover Mission Police (180908)

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Mahou Sensei Negima! Stage Play Trailer

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Hoshikuzu Revengers Episode 8 Livestream Link (180910)

https://abema.tv/channels/abema-special/slots/AMsbwyj2SxKprj
*The live stream will start on Monday, 10th of September at 11PM JST

Akatsuki no Yona Announcement Video and Interview


if the video does not show watch the video here
Interview: http://25news.jp/?p=29702

Official poster:


Info:

• The show started receiving ticket application on Friday, September 7th until Wednesday, September 12th. The result will be announced on Saturday, September 15th at 6 PM JST.
• The play will take place from November 15th to November 25th, with a total of 14 performances at EX Theatre Roppongi.
• The price for the ticket is 7800 yen for the standard seat and 10800 yen for seat with benefit/gifts.
• The details on the schedule and tickets sale can be found here.

From SHEL'TTER's magazine (Disney SERIES CREATED by MOUSSY 3rd COLLECTION):


Kaere Monday Preview:


News and Updates:

• She will appear as a guest on Girls Awards 2018 Autumn/Winter (16th of September) together with other Hoshikuzu Revengers casts (Transition & Shinkawa Yua). Source
• This Monday will be a feast for her fans, as she was confirmed to appear on several TV shows that day:
  • Hirunandesu at 11:55 AM - 1:55 PM JST
  • Kaere Monday at 7:00 - 8:00 PM JST
  • Hoshikuzu Revengers at 11:00 PM JST
• She will appear at Hoshikuzu Revengers event in Harajuku on 12th of September.

Ikoma 100th year university ads in the subway and train station:

Looks like her fans were shocked at the price lol. None of her plays cost that much before this.

 

Yep. Though looking at the promotional poster, the production quality is high