Akimoto Manatsu

Akimoto Manatsu
Akimoto Manatsu (2018 - Kaerimichi wa Toomawari Shitaku Naru)
Name
Kanji	秋元真夏
Kana	あきもと まなつ
Romaji	Akimoto Manatsu
Nickname	Manatsu (まなつ)
Birth Info
Birthdate	August 20, 1993
Birthplace	Tokyo, Japan
Hometown	Saitama, Japan
Blood type	B
Current Age	31 Years Old
Sizes
Height	154cm
Professional Info
Agency	N46Div.
Social Networks	7gogo / Blog / SHOWROOM
Idol Career Info
Group	Nogizaka46
Team	1st Generation
Debuted	June, 2011 / 1st Generation
Lightstick Colors
Red	Pink

Akimoto Manatsu is the captain of Nogizaka46 and member of Nogizaka46 1st Generation.

Trivia

• Audition song: Oh My Darlin' (Nakanomori Band)
• Favorite member: Watanabe Miyuki
• Respected member: Suda Akari
• Favorite singers: Nishino Kana, Alexandros
• Loves: Animals
• Interests: Watching sports matches, cooking, cleaning, sewing
• Specialties: Violin, Cooking
• Leader of Manatsu Respect Corps
• Member of the unofficial Nogizaka46 Mountain Climbing Club
• Studied in an all girls university (Ferris University), majoring English literature
• Has a younger brother
• Went on hiatus from September 2011 to October 2012 for academic reasons
• Her specialty is baking and she once dreamed of being a pastry chef
  • According to Shiraishi Mai, one of the best pastries she made was gâteau au chocolat
  • Was part of the baking club in her middle school, along with Nishikawa Nanami
• Attended the same high school as Nishikawa Nanami and Yada Risako. All three were in the calligraphy (shodo) club
• Known as the most non-athletic member of Nogizaka46
• Skydived on episode 74 of Nogizakatte, Doko? in order to promote the single Kimi no Na wa Kibou
• Participated in the Japan Expo in Paris on July 4, 2014, with Ikoma Rina, Fukagawa Mai, Sakurai Reika, Matsumura Sayuri, Hashimoto Nanami, Wakatsuki Yumi and Nishino Nanase
• Shares her birthday with Shiraishi Mai, which they usually celebrate together
• Known for her complex with her big head, contrasting with Saito Asuka's small head
• Also known for her bad singing
• She was appointed as Nogizaka46 Captainto replace Sakurai Reika since September, 2019.

Singles Participation

Nogizaka46 A-Sides

Seifuku no Mannequin (Hachi Fukujin) Kimi no Na wa Kibou (Hachi Fukujin) Girl's Rule Barrette Kidzuitara Kataomoi Natsu no Free & Easy (Jyuu Fukujin) Nandome no Aozora ka? (Jyuu Fukujin) Inochi wa Utsukushii (Jyuu Fukujin) Taiyou Knock (Jyuu Fukujin) Ima, Hanashitai Dareka ga Iru (Jyuu Fukujin) Harujion ga Sakukoro (Jyuu Fukujin)

Hadashi de Summer (Jyuu Fukujin) Sayonara no Imi (Jyuuichi Fukujin) Influencer (Jyuuni Fukujin) Nigemizu (Jyuuni Fukujin) Itsuka Dekirukara Kyou Dekiru Synchronicity (Jyuuyon Fukujin) Jikochuu de Ikou! (Jyuuyon Fukujin) Kaerimichi wa Toomawari Shitaku Naru (Jyuuyon Fukujin) Sing Out! (Jyuuyon Fukujin) Yoakemade Tsuyogaranakutemoii Shiawase no Hogosyoku (Jyuuichi Fukujin)

Nogizaka46 B-Sides

Yubi Bouenkyou (Seifuku no Mannequin) Shakiism (Kimi no Na wa Kibou) Romantic Ikayaki (Kimi no Na wa Kibou) Psychokinesis no Kanosei (Kimi no Na wa Kibou) (Center) Sekai de Ichiban Kodoku na Lover (Girl's Rule) Ningen to Iu Gakki (Girl's Rule) Tsuki no Okisa (Barrette) Sonna Baka na... (Barrette) Romance no Start (Kidzuitara Kataomoi) Toiki no Method (Kidzuitara Kataomoi) Nani mo Dekizu ni Soba ni Iru (Natsu no Free & Easy) Sono Saki no Deguchi (Natsu no Free & Easy) Korogatta Kane wo Narase! (Nandome no Aozora ka?) Tender days (Nandome no Aozora ka?) Tachinaori Chuu (Inochi wa Utsukushii) Hane no Kioku (Taiyou Knock) Popipapapa (Ima, Hanashitai Dareka ga Iru) Kanashimi no Wasurekata (Ima, Hanashitai Dareka ga Iru)

Yuutsu to Fuusen Gum (Harujion ga Sakukoro) Boku Dake no Hikari (Hadashi de Summer) Kodoku na Aozora (Sayonara no Imi) 2dome no Kiss Kara (Sayonara no Imi) (Center) Jinsei wo Kangaetakunaru (Influencer) Onna wa Hitori ja Nemurenai (Nigemizu) Hito Natsu no Nagasa Yori... (Nigemizu) (WCenter with Matsumura Sayuri) Naitatte Iijanaika? (Nigemizu) Fuminsho (Itsuka Dekirukara Kyou Dekiru) Maa ii ka? (Itsuka Dekirukara Kyou Dekiru) (Duet with Shiraishi Mai) Against (Synchronicity) Sora Tobira (Jikochuu de Ikou!) Anna ni Sukidatta no ni... (Jikochuu de Ikou!) Kokuhaku no Junban (Kaerimichi wa Toomawari Shitaku Naru) Boku no Koto, Shitteru? (Yoakemade Tsuyogaranakutemoii) Boku no Omoikomi (Yoakemade Tsuyogaranakutemoii) Sayonara Stay With Me (Shiawase no Hogosyoku) Fantastic Sanshokupan (Shiawase no Hogosyoku)

Other Original Songs

• Dai Kirai Na Hazu Datta
• Sekaijuu no Rinjin yo
• Route 246

Albums Participation

Nogizaka46 Albums

Kakumei no Uma (Toumei na Iro) Boku ga Iru Basho (Toumei na Iro) Kikkake (Sorezore no Isu) Taiyou ni Kudokarete (Sorezore no Isu) Kuchiyakusoku (Sorezore no Isu) Boukyaku to Bigaku (Umaretekara Hajimete Mita Yume)

Settei Ondo (Umaretekara Hajimete Mita Yume) Skydiving (Umaretekara Hajimete Mita Yume) Arigachi na Renai (Ima ga Omoide ni Naru Made) Hodzue wo Tsuite Nemurenai (Ima ga Omoide ni Naru Made) Mosugu ~ Zambi Densetsu ~ (Ima ga Omoide ni Naru Made)

Photobooks

• [2017.02.28] Manatsu no Kiatsu Haichi
• [2020.04.08] Shiawase ni Shitai

Media Appearances

Stage Plays

• Mr. Sazae (サザエさん) (2019)

Movies

• Chounouryoku Kenkyubu no 3 Nin (超能力研究部の3人) (2014)

Dramas

• Hatsumori Bemars (初森ベマーズ ) (2015)
• Zambi (ザンビ) (2019)
• Renzoku Drama W hikinukiya ~ Head Hunter no Ryugi ~ (連続ドラマＷ　引き抜き屋　～ヘッドハンターの流儀～) (2019)

Variety Shows

• Ramen Walker TV 2 (ラーメンWalker TV 2)
• Hinekure 3 (ひねくれ３) (2019)

Gallery

Akimoto Manatsu (2018 - Kaerimichi wa Toomawari Shitaku Naru)

Akimoto Manatsu (2017 - Influencer)

Akimoto Manatsu (2016 - Hadashi de Summer)

Akimoto Manatsu (2016 - Harujion ga Sakukoro)

Akimoto Manatsu (2015 - Ima, Hanashitai Dareka ga Iru)

Akimoto Manatsu (2015 - Taiyou Knock)

Akimoto Manatsu (2015 - Inochi wa Utsukushii)

Akimoto Manatsu (2014 - Nandome no Aozora ka?)

Akimoto Manatsu (2014 - Natsu no Free & Easy)

Akimoto Manatsu (2014 - Kidzuitara Kataomoi)

Akimoto Manatsu (2013 - Barrette)

Akimoto Manatsu (2013 - Girl's Rule)

Akimoto Manatsu (2013 - Kimi no Na wa Kibou)

Akimoto Manatsu (2012 - Seifuku no Mannequin)

Akimoto Manatsu (2012 - Hashire! Bicycle)

Akimoto Manatsu (2012 - Nogizakatte, Doko?)

Akimoto Manatsu (2011)