AKB48 Members

1 Introduction
2 AKB48 Original Teams
3 AKB48 SEEDs / Kenkyuusei (4th Gen - 15th Gen)
4 Draft Members
- 4.1 1st Generation
- 4.2 2nd Generation
5 Transferred Members
- 5.1 1st Generation
6 Temporary Members
7 Special Audition
- 7.1 AKB48 Taiwan Audition
8 Kennin Members
9 Team 8 Toyota Members
10 By Team
11 Gallery

Introduction

1st - 3rd Generation is what we know as the Original Teams (1st Gen: Team A, 2nd Gen: Team K, 3rd Gen: Team B).

Later on, when more auditions were held, all the future successful candidates would take part of a in-training team of members that would work as sub and under for the official members in various activities (mostly the Theater Performances). And finally, when any of the official members would graduate, a girl would be promoted to fill the space.

This group of girls was called AKB48 SEED. The term was dropped later on and changed to Kenkyuusei Members (Research Students). After more auditions were held and eventually more generations were created, the Kenkyuusei started to perform by themselves in the theater on their own stage.

In 2009 the Team Kenkyuusei was created and the Kenkyuusei Selection was held for the first time. Since then, the Kenkyuusei had more presence in the group, even being part of Senbatsu and appearing on TV shows. After the 2012 Tokyo Dome Team Shuffle, the Kenkyuusei rarely subbed for members of Team A, Team K, and Team B at theater shows any longer. This was because those teams had over 16 members, and since only 16 could perform at once, there was usually a surplus of members to perform. However, until the AKB48 Group Daisokaku Matsuri Team 4 only had 16 members, so whenever a Team 4 member could not perform a Kenkyuusei would fill her place.

On February 23, 2016, the last remaining member of the 6th generation graduated. Therefore the 6th generation, with exception of the 8th generation, is the first generation in ALL48 groups, with exception of SDN48, to have no remaining members left. Besides the regular auditions, AKB48 also participates in the AKB48 Group Draft Kaigi to recruit new members. They also had a special audition to recruit Team 8 and two auditions to recruit temporary members (Otona AKB48 and Baito AKB). AKB48 also has Kennin Members, members from sister groups (SKE48, NMB48 and HKT48) who have a concurrent position in AKB48. Three Team 8 members also have Kennin positions, being members of two teams on the same group.

AKB48 has had 184 original members over 15 generations (not including Draft, Kennin, transferred and temporary members) and a total of 326 members (Plus Draft, Kennin, transferred and temporary members). As of April 2016, AKB48 has 106 members, 9 Kennin members, 6 Kenkyuusei and 2 temporary members.

This page and the member's pages are updated with the team changes announced in the AKB48 Spring Shuffle 2015.

AKB48 Original Teams

Bolded means the member is still active in the group.
The members' pictures are of members who are still active and are listed in accordance to the alphabetical order of members in each generation.

1st Generation (Original Team A)

Announced October 2005

Members (21): Itano Tomomi, Usami Yuki, Urano Kazumi, Ohe Tomomi, Oshima Mai, Orii Ayumi, Kawasaki Nozomi, Komatani Hitomi, Kojima Haruna, Sato Yukari, Takahashi Minami, Tojima Hana, Nakanishi Rina, Narita Risa, Hirajima Natsumi, Hoshino Michiru, Maeda Atsuko, Masuyama Kayano, Minegishi Minami, Watanabe Shiho | Shinoda Mariko (joined the group on 2006/1/22)

Now in Team A (1): Kojima Haruna
Now in Team K (1): Minegishi Minami
Now Graduated (19): Usami Yuki, Orii Ayumi, Hoshino Michiru, Watanabe Shiho, Masuyama Kayano, Ohe Tomomi, Komatani Hitomi, Tojima Hana, Nakanishi Rina, Narita Risa, Kawasaki Nozomi, Oshima Mai, Hirajima Natsumi, Urano Kazumi, Sato Yukari, Maeda Atsuko, Shinoda Mariko, Itano Tomomi, Takahashi Minami

2nd Generation (Original Team K)

Announced February 2006

Members (17): Akimoto Sayaka, Imai Yuu, Uemura Ayako, Umeda Ayaka, Oshima Yuko, Ohori Megumi, Oku Manami, Ono Erena, Kasai Tomomi, Kobayashi Kana, Sato Natsuki, Takada Ayana, Noro Kayo, Hayano Kaoru, Masuda Yuka, Matsubara Natsumi, Miyazawa Sae

Now Graduated (17): Uemura Ayako, Imai Yuu, Takada Ayana, Hayano Kaoru, Ono Erena, Oku Manami, Ohori Megumi, Noro Kayo, Sato Natsuki, Masuda Yuka, Kasai Tomomi, Matsubara Natsumi, Akimoto Sayaka, Oshima Yuko, Umeda Ayaka, Miyazawa Sae, Kobayashi Kana

3rd Generation (Original Team B)

Announced December 2006

Members (13): Inoue Naru, Ota Aika, Kashiwagi Yuki, Katayama Haruka, Kikuchi Ayaka, Saotome Miki, Tanabe Miku, Nakagawa Haruka, Nakaya Sayaka, Noguchi Reina, Matsuoka Yuki, Yonezawa Rumi, Watanabe Mayu

Now in Team B (3): Kashiwagi Yuki, Tanabe Miku, Watanabe Mayu
Now in HKT48 (1): Ota Aika
Announced Graduation (1): Nakagawa Haruka
Now Graduated (6): Inoue Naru, Noguchi Reina, Matsuoka Yuki, Yonezawa Rumi, Nakaya Sayaka, Katayama Haruka
Former Kenkyuusei (1): Saotome Miki
Candidates (5): Iso Reina, Otsuka Aki, Sakata Ryo, Fujishima Mariachika, Hori Mina
Kikuchi Ayaka, originally a 3rd generation member, left the group but then returned in the 7th generation

AKB48 SEEDs / Kenkyuusei (4th Gen - 15th Gen)

4th Generation

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Announced May 2007

Members (18): Iinuma Yurina, Uriya Akane, Oya Shizuka, Kaneko Satomi, Kuramochi Asuka, Kozuka Rina, Saeki Mika, Sato Amina, Suzuki Nae, Deguchi Aki, Nakata Chisato, Nakanishi Yuka, Naruse Risa, Fujie Reina, Fujimoto Sara, Muranaka Satomi, Yoshioka Saki, Watanabe Marie

Now in Team A (1): Oya Shizuka
Now in Team K (1): Nakata Chisato
Now in NMB48 (1): Fujie Reina
Now Graduated (4): Naruse Risa, Saeki Mika, Sato Amina, Kuramochi Asuka
Former Kenkyuusei (7): Iinuma Yurina, Kaneko Satomi, Kozuka Rina, Yoshioka Saki, Watanabe Marie, Suzuki Nae, Uriya Akane
Nakanishi Yuka transferred to SKE48 joining its 1st generation
Muranaka Satomi left the group but then returned for the 8th generation
Fujimoto Sara left the group but then returned for the 9th generation
Deguchi Aki left the group then joined SKE48's 1st generation
Saeki Mika left the group but then returned as a Baito AKB member

5th Generation

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Announced October 2007

Members (13): Arima Yuka, Ishida Haruka, Uchida Mayumi, Kitahara Rie, Kohara Haruka, Sashihara Rino, Chikano Rina, Tomita Mayu, Nakatsuka Tomomi, Nito Moeno, Hatayama Arisa, Miyazaki Miho, Yamada Mizuki

Now in Team A (1): Miyazaki Miho
Now in HKT48 (1): Sashihara Rino
Now in NGT48 (1): Kitahara Rie
Now in JKT48 (1): Chikano Rina
Announced Graduation (1): Ishida Haruka
Now Graduated (4): Kohara Haruka, Nito Moeno, Nakatsuka Tomomi, Uchida Mayumi
Former Kenkyuusei (4): Arima Yuka, Tomita Mayu, Hatayama Arisa, Yamada Mizuki

6th Generation

Announced April 2008

Members (4): Katano Yurie, Takajo Aki, Nishizawa Sara, Nonaka Misato

Now Graduated (2): Nonaka Misato, Takajo Aki
Former Kenkyuusei (2): Katano Yurie, Nishizawa Sara

7th Generation

Announced December 2008

Members (10): Iwasa Misaki, Katono Mizuho, Kikuchi Ayaka, Komori Mika, Sato Sumire, Suzuki Shihori, Suzuki Mariya, Hayashi Ayano, Maeda Ami, Matsui Sakiko

Now in Team A (1): Maeda Ami
Now in SKE48 (1): Sato Sumire
Now in SNH48 / Team K (1): Suzuki Mariya
Now Graduated (3): Komori Mika, Kikuchi Ayaka, Matsui Sakiko, Iwasa Misaki
Former Kenkyuusei (3): Katono Mizuho, Hayashi Ayano, Ishiguro Remi
Suzuki Shihori left the group but then returned on the 11th generation

8th Generation

Announced April 2009

Members (15): Asai Madoka · Ishii Ayaka · Ishibe Aya · Imai Yurie · Ueki Asaka · Kaku Grace · Komatsu Mizuki · Komizu Nanami · Sakamoto Rio · Sano Yuriko · Sugiyama Miku · Tomite Ami · Nishikawa Nanami · Miki Nikoru · Muranaka Satomi

Former Kenkyuusei (15): Asai Madoka, Ishii Ayaka, Ishibe Aya, Imai Yurie, Ueki Asaka, Kaku Grace, Komatsu Mizuki, Komizu Nanami, Sakamoto Rio, Sano Yuriko, Sugiyama Miku, Tomite Ami, Nishikawa Nanami, Miki Nikoru, Muranaka Satomi

Nishikawa Nanami left the group but then returned as Nogizaka46's 2nd Generation

9th Generation

Announced September 2009

Members (14): Ishiguro Atsuki, Ito Ayaka, Oba Mina, Kinumoto Momoko, Shimazaki Haruka, Shimada Haruka, Takamatsu Eri, Takeuchi Miyu, Nakamura Mariko, Nagao Mariya, Fujimoto Sara, Mori Anna, Yamauchi Suzuran, Yokoyama Yui

Now in Team A (3): Shimazaki Haruka, Nakamura Mariko, Yokoyama Yui
Now in Team K (1): Shimada Haruka
Now in Team B (1): Takeuchi Miyu
Now in SKE48 (2): Yamauchi Suzuran, Oba Mina
Now Graduated (2): Mori Anna, Nagao Mariya
Former Kenkyuusei (5): Ishiguro Atsuki, Ito Ayaka, Kinumoto Momoko, Takamatsu Eri, Fujimoto Sara

10th Generation

Announced March 2010

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Members (10): Abe Maria, Iriyama Anna, Ichikawa Miori, Izuta Rina, Iwasaki Hitomi, Kato Rena, Kanazawa Yuuki, Kobayashi Marina, Nakamata Shiori, Fujita Nana

Now in Team A (1): Iriyama Anna
Now in Team K (2): Abe Maria, Fujita Nana
Now in Team B (1): Kato Rena
Now in Team 4 (1): Izuta Rina
Now in NMB48 (1): Ichikawa Miori
Now Graduated (2): Nakamata Shiori, Kobayashi Marina
Former Kenkyuusei (2): Iwasaki Hitomi, Kanazawa Yuuki

11th Generation

Announced July 2010

Members (10): Ushikubo Sara, Okazaki Chinami, Kawaei Rina, Kawakami Marina, Kojima Natsuki, Suzuki Shihori, Toyoda Saki, Natori Wakana, Morikawa Ayaka, Yamaguchi Nau

Now in Team A (1): Kojima Natsuki
Now Graduated (4): Morikawa Ayaka, Suzuki Shihori, Kawaei Rina, Natori Wakana
Former Kenkyuusei (5): Ushikubo Sara, Okazaki Chinami, Kawakami Marina, Toyoda Saki, Yamaguchi Nau

12th Generation

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Announced April 2011

Members (10): Iwata Karen, Omori Miyu, Saeed Yokota Erena, Sasaki Yukari, Suzuki Rika, Takahashi Juri, Tano Yuka, Hirata Rina, Muto Tomu | Eguchi Aimi (joined the group on 2011/06/11)

Now in Team A (2): Sasaki Yukari, Hirata Rina
Now in Team K (2): Tano Yuka, Muto Tomu
Now in Team 4 (2): Omori Miyu, Takahashi Juri
Now Graduated (1): Iwata Karen
Former Kenkyuusei (3): Suzuki Rika, Saeed Yokota Erena, Eguchi Aimi

13th Generation

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Announced September 2011

Members (16): Aigasa Moe, Amemiya Maika, Iwatate Saho, Umeta Ayano, Okada Ayaka, Oshima Ryoka, Kita Shiori, Kitazawa Saki, Shinozaki Ayana, Takashima Yurina, Hasegawa Haruna, Mitsumune Kaoru, Murayama Yuiri, Mogi Shinobu, Moriyama Sakura, Watanabe Nene

Now in Team K (3): Aigasa Moe, Shinozaki Ayana, Mogi Shinobu
Now in Team B (2): Oshima Ryoka, Umeta Ayano
Now in Team 4 (4): Iwatate Saho, Okada Ayaka, Kitazawa Saki, Murayama Yuiri
Now Graduated (2): Mitsumune Kaoru, Takashima Yurina
Former Kenkyuusei (5): Amemiya Maika, Kita Shiori, Hasegawa Haruna, Moriyama Sakura, Watanabe Nene

14th Generation

Announced July 2012

Members (6): Uchiyama Natsuki, Okada Nana, Kojima Mako, Nishino Miki, Hashimoto Hikari, Maeda Mitsuki

Now in Team 4 (3): Okada Nana, Kojima Mako, Nishino Miki
Now Graduated (2): Maeda Mitsuki, Hashimoto Hikari, Uchiyama Natsuki

15th Generation

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Announced June 2013

Members (12): Ichikawa Manami, Owada Nana, Komiyama Haruka, Sato Kiara, Tsuchiyasu Mizuki, Fukuoka Seina, Mukaichi Mion, Yumoto Ami | Okawa Rio, Tatsuya Makiho (joined the group on 2013/10/28) | Ino Miyabi, Taniguchi Megu (joined the group on 2014/04/14)

Now in Team A (2): Owada Nana, Taniguchi Megu
Now in Team K (3): Ichikawa Manami, Mukaichi Mion, Yumoto Ami
Now in Team B (2): Tatsuya Makiho, Fukuoka Seina
Now in Team 4 (4): Ino Miyabi, Okawa Rio, Komiyama Haruka, Sato Kiara
Now Graduated (1): Tsuchiyasu Mizuki

Draft Members

1st Generation

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Announced November 2013

Members (6): Takita Kayoko, Shimoguchi Hinana, Kawamoto Saya, Goto Moe, Shimoguchi Hinana, Takita Kayoko, Nishiyama Rena, Yokoshima Aeri

Now in Team A (1): Takita Kayoko
Now in Team K (1): Shimoguchi Hinana
Now in Team B (2): Goto Moe, Yokoshima Aeri
Now in Team 4 (1): Kawamoto Saya
Now Graduated (1): Nishiyama Rena

2nd Generation

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Announced May 2015

Members (7): Kubo Satone, Takahashi Kira, Chiba Erii, Nishikawa Rei, Nomura Nao, Hiwatashi Yui, Yamabe Ayu

Now in Team A (1): Hiwatashi Yui
Still part of Team Kenkyuusei (6); Nomura Nao, Kubo Satone, Takahashi Kira, Nishikawa Rei, Yamabe Ayu, Chiba Erii

Transferred Members

1st Generation

Announced February 2014

Members (4): Ogasawara Mayu, Kizaki Yuria, Nakanishi Chiyori, Nozawa Rena

Now in Team A (2): Ogasawara Mayu, Nakanishi Chiyori
Now in Team B (1): Kizaki Yuria
Now in Team 4 (1): Nozawa Rena

Temporary Members

Otona AKB48

Announced April 2014

Now Graduated (1): Tsukamoto Mariko

Baito AKB

Announced September 2014

Now Graduated (51): Abe Kanamu, Ikuta Yuuka, Ida Yuki, Koike Yuuka, Koizumi Rina, Miyazaki Miki, Akasaka Misaki, Araki Minami, Araki Rinka, Iikura Saori, Isshiki Rena, Umezawa Mayuka, Ebisawa Megumi, Ohno Ayano, Ogino Yuka, Kataigi Madoka, Katsumata Saori, Kamitani Saya, Kawaguchi Mami, Kawamura Maho, Kikuchi Tomomi, Kinoshita Suzuka, Kinoshita Mayu, Kusakabe Aina, Kurosawa Ayaka, Saito Rina, Saeki Mika, Sawaki Saya, Shibata Yui, Suzuki Yumin, Seiji Reina, Takagi Mashiro, Takahashi Kira, Takeuchi Misaki, Chida Yumeno, Chiyoda Yui, Nakagawa Rina, Nakamura Yuuka, Nagasaka Arisa, Narimatsu Misa, Nishigata Marina, Fukui Arisa, Fujie Momoko, Matsuura Kaho, Matsuoka Hana, Matsumoto Nodoka, Mega Yako, Yashiro Kana, Yamauchi Aki, Ogata Honomi

Baito AKB Paruru Selection

Announced February 2016
Now in Baito AKB Paruru Selection (2): Shigefuji Fuyuka, Hinode Yuka
Now Graduated (1): Unknown

Special Audition

AKB48 Taiwan Audition

Announced October 2015

Now in Team B (1): Ma Chia-Ling
Candidates (15): Zhang YuLing, Zhou JiaAn, Xiong ZiNing, Lin YuXin, Guo XingYu, Lin Jie, Cao ShuoLing, Xu ChunLing, Yang YiTong, Qiu PinHan, Tang ZhiQing, Yang FuXuan, Chen ShiYuan, Wang Xin, Chen ShiYa

Kennin Members

1st Generation

Announced March 2012

Members (2): Matsui Jurina, Watanabe Miyuki

Concurrency Ended (2): Watanabe Miyuki, Matsui Jurina

Watanabe Miyuki returned as a Kennin member for the 6th Generation

2nd Generation

Announced August 2012

Members (2): Ishida Anna, Kotani Riho

Concurrency Ended (2): Ishida Anna, Kotani Riho

Kotani Riho returned as a Kennin member for the 5th Generation

3rd Generation

Announced April 2013

Members (3): Kodama Haruka, Yagura Fuuko, Furuhata Nao

Now in Team K (1): Kodama Haruka
Concurrency Ended (2): Yagura Fuuko, Furuhata Nao

4th Generation

Announced June 2013

Members (1): Nozawa Rena

Concurrency Ended (1): Nozawa Rena (Transferred permanently to Team B)

5th Generation

Announced February 2014

Members (6): Ikoma Rina, Kotani Riho, Shibuya Nagisa, Tomonaga Mio, Miyawaki Sakura, Yamamoto Sayaka

Now in Team A (1): Miyawaki Sakura
Now in Team 4 (2): Tomonaga Mio, Shibuya Nagisa
Concurrency Ended (3): Ikoma Rina, Kotani Riho, Yamamoto Sayaka

6th Generation

Announced March 2015

Members (7): Kitagawa Ryoha, Sakaguchi Nagisa, Shiroma Miru, Nakano Ikumi, Yabuki Nako, Yamada Nanami, Watanabe Miyuki

Now in Team A (2): Shiroma Miru, Yamada Nanami
Now in Team K (1): Nakano Ikumi
Now in Team B (2): Sakaguchi Nagisa, Yabuki Nako
Now in Team 4 (1): Kitagawa Ryoha
Announced Graduation (1): Watanabe Miyuki

Team 8 Toyota Members

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Announced April 2014

Members (49): Abe Mei, Iwasaki Moeka, Okabe Rin, Okubora Chinatsu, Oguri Yui, Ota Nao, Oda Erina, Onishi Momoka, Kita Reina, Gyouten Yurina, Kuranoo Narumi, Kondo Moeri, Sakaguchi Nagisa, Sato Akari, Sato Shiori, Sato Nanami, Shitao Miu, Shimizu Maria, Shimoaoki Karin, Takaoka Kaoru, Takahashi Ayane, Tani Yuri, Tanikawa Hijiri, Chou Kurena, Nakano Ikumi, Nagano Serika, Hashimoto Haruna, Hama Sayuna, Hamamatsu Riona, Hayasaka Tsumugi, Hitomi Kotone, Hidaritomo Ayaka, Hirose Natsuki, Fukuchi Rena, Fujimura Natsuki, Honda Hitomi, Miyazato Rira, Mogi Kasumi, Moriwaki Yui, Yaguchi Moka, Yamada Nanami, Yamamoto Ai, Yamamoto Ruka, Yokomichi Yuri, Yokoyama Yui, Yoshikawa Nanase, Yoshino Miyu | Hattori Yuna (joined the group on 2014/7/26) | Yoshida Karen (joined the group on 2015/4/3)

Now in Team 8 (45): Abe Mei, Okabe Rin, Oguri Yui, Ota Nao, Oda Erina, Onishi Momoka, Kita Reina, Gyouten Yurina, Kuranoo Narumi, Kondo Moeri, Sakaguchi Nagisa, Sato Akari, Sato Shiori, Sato Nanami, Shitao Miu, Shimizu Maria, Shimoaoki Karin, Takaoka Kaoru, Takahashi Ayane, Tani Yuri, Tanikawa Hijiri, Chou Kurena, Nakano Ikumi, Nagano Serika, Hashimoto Haruna, Hama Sayuna, Hamamatsu Riona, Hayasaka Tsumugi, Hitomi Kotone, Hidaritomo Ayaka, Hirose Natsuki, Fukuchi Rena, Honda Hitomi, Miyazato Rira, Mogi Kasumi, Yaguchi Moka, Yamada Nanami, Yamamoto Ruka, Yokomichi Yuri, Hattori Yuna, Yokoyama Yui, Yoshikawa Nanase, Yoshino Miyu, Yoshida Karen
Announced Graduation (1): Yamamoto Ai
Now Graduated (4): Okubora Chinatsu, Moriwaki Yui, Iwasaki Moeka, Fujimura Natsuki

By Team

Team A Members

Team	Picture	Romaji	Kanji	Nickname	Birthdate	Birthplace	Blood Type	Age	Height	Agency	Generation

Team K Members

Team	Picture	Romaji	Kanji	Nickname	Birthdate	Birthplace	Blood Type	Age	Height	Agency	Generation

Team B Members

Team	Picture	Romaji	Kanji	Nickname	Birthdate	Birthplace	Blood Type	Age	Height	Agency	Generation

Team 4 Members

Team	Picture	Romaji	Kanji	Nickname	Birthdate	Birthplace	Blood Type	Age	Height	Agency	Generation

Kenkyuusei Members

Team	Romaji	Kanji	Nickname	Birthdate	Birthplace	Blood Type	Age	Height	Agency	Generation
-	Akiyama Yuna	秋山由奈	Yunachan (ゆなちゃん)	December 12, 2005	Chiba, Japan	A	18	158cm	DH	18th
-	Arai Sae	新井彩永	Saechan (さえちゃん)	October 5, 2005	Tokyo, Japan	A	18	158cm	DH	18th
-	Kudo Kasumi	工藤華純	Kasumin (かすみん)	June 15, 2005	Oita, Japan	O	18	159cm	DH	18th
-	Kubo Hinano	久保姫菜乃	Chanhina (ちゃんひな)	February 2, 2006	Nagano, Japan	A	18	163cm	DH	18th
-	Sako Yumemi	迫由芽実	Yumemin (ゆめみん)	February 5, 2006	Saitama, Japan	**	18	162cm	DH	18th
-	Narita Kohina	成田香姫奈	Kohi (こひ)	March 3, 2004	Hokkaido, Japan	AB	20	158cm	DH	18th
-	Yagi Azuki	八木愛月	Azu (あづ)	March 22, 2005	Tokyo, Japan	**	19	159cm	DH	18th
-	Yamaguchi Yui	山口結愛	Yuichi (ゆいち)	March 8, 2009	Nagasaki, Japan	A	15	158cm	DH	18th
-	Ito Momoka	伊藤百花	Itomomo (いともも)	December 6, 2003	Saitama, Japan		20		DH	19th
-	Okumoto Kairi	奥本カイリ	Kairi (カイリ)	January 27, 2007	Tokyo, Japan		17		DH	19th
-	Kawamura Yui	川村結衣	Kawayui (かわゆい)	June 18, 2006	Hokkaido, Japan		17		DH	19th
-	Shiratori Sari	白鳥沙怜	Sarii (さりい)	September 10, 2010	Tokyo, Japan		13		DH	19th
-	Hanada Mei	花田藍衣	Meimei (めいめい)	June 5, 2005	Kanagawa, Japan		18		DH	19th