Hashimoto Eriko
| Hashimoto Eriko | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | |||
| Kanji | 橋本恵理子 | ||
| Kana | はしもと えりこ | ||
| Romaji | Hashimoto Eriko | ||
| Nickname | Erichan (えりちゃん) | ||
| Birth Info | |||
| Birthdate | April 16, 2006 | ||
| Birthplace |  Osaka, Japan
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| Blood type | B | ||
| Current Age | 18 Years Old | ||
| Sizes | |||
| Height | 156cm | ||
| Professional Info | |||
| Agency | DH | ||
| Social Networks | Instagram / SHOWROOM / Twitter | ||
| Idol Career Info | |||
| Group | AKB48 | ||
| Team | Kenkyuusei | ||
| Debuted | May 2022 / 17th Generation | ||
| Lightstick Colors | |||
| Red | Yellow | ||
Hashimoto Eriko is an AKB48 Kenkyuusei.
Contents
Trivia
- Admired member: Nakanishi Chiyori
- Charm point: Thin legs
- Special skills: Rarely getting sick, making potato salad
- Favorite AKB48 song: Skirt, Hirari
- Favorite AKB48 stage song: Nagisa no CHERRY
- Audition song: Kimi wa Boku da
- She has been a fan of AKB48 since she was in elementary school. She learned the dance to Skirt, Hirari when she was 6 years old.
- She applied for the AKB48 Group 3rd Draft Kaigi in 5th grade, even though she was below the eligible age. She was inspired by Noro Kayo, who had lied about her age when she auditioned. Eriko did not lie and actually passed the first round, but was then eliminated when her age was checked in the second round.
- She never Auditioned for NMB48 despite being from Osaka Prefecture.
- She loves idols and can talk for an hour if it's about idols.
- When asked to demonstrate, she talked about how in AKB48 every A-side release has a different concept and members always have different positions in the formation. This gives the group a unique charm. She also loves creating concert setlists by herself, and says she’s already planning a setlist for a 17th Generation member concert someday.
- Fellow 17th Generation members describe her as funny, interesting, and personable.
- She is a fan of Majisuka Gakuen, and considered getting glasses to match Maeda Atsuko's character.
- She edited a video of the 17th Generation members' first runway appearance at Tokyo Girls Collection (TGC) Teen 2022. At first, she only shared the video with Hotei Moka and Mizushima Miyuu. However, Moka thought it was impressive and secretly shared it with a manager, who then uploaded it to the AKB48 Kenkyuusei TikTok account.
- When the 17th Generation members were traveling to TGC Teen 2022 Fukuoka, Eriko was was stopped at the airport baggage check because she had brought 3 pairs of scissors (for hair and paper cutting).
- She would like to perform a 17th Generation version of Wasshoi B!.
- She is able to identify people based on smell alone, as demonstrated in AKB48 Sayonara Mouri-san.
- She was a member of the korokke team in the AKB48 Cooking Senbatsu Competition.
- Lives in shared housing together with Narita Kohina, Hotei Moka and Mizushima Miyuu.
History
2022
- On May 4th, joined AKB48 as a member of its 17th Generation.
- On May 12th, started sending mail to the AKB48 Private Mail service.
- On May 18th, had her first and only appearance on AKB48, Saikin Kiita? ~Issho ni Nanka Yatte Mimasen ka?~ (AKB48、最近聞いた？～一緒になんかやってみませんか？～).
- On June 6th, had her theater debut as a "Zenza Girl" (undercard) at the Thumbnail stage, alongside Kohama Kokone.
- On June 6th, had her first appearance on AKB48 Sayonara Mouri-san (AKB48サヨナラ毛利さん).
- On July 10th, had her first appearance on AKB48 Ii na Kenkyuujou (AKB48いーな研究所).
- On July 28th, was identified as a close contact to Hasegawa Niina and Kohama Kokone, who tested positive for COVID-19. As such, she went into self isolation and refrained from activities.
- On August 1st, resumed her activities.
- On August 18th, had her first appearance on AKB48 Nemousu Terebi (Season 39) (AKB48ネ申テレビ).
- On September 23rd, had her first appearance on AKB48 no 17ki Kenkyuusei ga Rokeroke!! (AKB48の17期研究生がロケロケ！！).
- On September 30th, was featured in "TOP YELL NEO Autumn 2022", alongside Nagano Serika, Sato Airi, Kohama Kokone, Hotei Moka and Mizushima Miyuu.
- On December 23rd, made her first television music show appearance at Music Station performing Hisashiburi no Lip Gloss.
2023
- On February 1st, made her first under appearance at Idol no Yoake.
- On April 11th, appeared in UteenB No.2! magazine along with Kohama Kokone.
- On April 20th, participated in AKB48's audition show OUT OF 48.
Team History
- AKB48 Kenkyuusei
- Joined AKB48 as a Kenkyuusei on May 4, 2022
Singles Participation
AKB48 A-Sides
AKB48 B-Sides
Units
Stage Units
- KKS1 (Tadaima Renaichuu)
- 7ji 12fun no Hatsukoi
- Kikyou
- B4 Revival (Idol no Yoake)
- Zannen Shoujo (Under)
- Tengoku Yarou (Under)
Concert Units
AKB48 17 Kenkyuujyo! Presents 17ki Kenkyuusei Solo LIVE 〜Ureshi Sugite ha ga Nuke sou desu!〜
- Nagisa no Cherry (Center)
- Tsundere!
Media Appearances
Variety
- AKB48, Saikin Kiita? ~Issho ni Nanka Yatte Mimasen ka?~ (AKB48、最近聞いた？～一緒になんかやってみませんか？～) (2022)
- AKB48 Sayonara Mouri-san (AKB48サヨナラ毛利さん) (2022 - 2023)
- AKB48 Nemousu Terebi (AKB48ネ申テレビ) (2022 - )
- AKB48 no 17ki Kenkyuusei ga Rokeroke!! (AKB48の17期研究生がロケロケ！！) (2022 - )
- OUT OF 48 (2023)
Web Show
- AKB48 Ii na Kenkyuujou (AKB48いーな研究所) (2022 - )
