Higashimura Mei

Higashimura Mei
Higashimura Mei (2019 - Kyun)
Name
Kanji	東村芽依
Kana	ひがしむら めい
Romaji	Higashimura Mei
Nickname	Meimei (めいめい), Yancharu (やんちゃる)
Birth Info
Birthdate	August 23, 1998
Birthplace	Nara, Japan
Blood type	O
Current Age	25 Years Old
Sizes
Height	154cm
Professional Info
Agency	Seed & Flower
Social Networks	Official Blog / SHOWROOM
Idol Career Info
Group	Hinatazaka46
Team	1st Generation
Debuted	May, 2016 / 1st Generation
Lightstick Colors
Sakura Pink	Sakura Pink

Higashimura Mei is a member of Hinatazaka46's 1st Generation.

Trivia

• Favorite Keyakizaka46 member: Watanabe Rika
• Favorite Foods: Prawns, strawberries
• Special Skills: Color guard rifle routines, Braiding
• Was a runway model for "FASHION LEADERS real.4" held in Osaka in May 2016 before joining the group
• Did not particularly like idols before joining the group, but she wanted to dance on stage. After learning this her sister encouraged her to participate in the Hiragana Keyakizaka46 audition. When Mei passed the audition, her sister cried in happiness
• Is the first Sakamichi Series member from Nara Prefecture
• Has a pet chihuahua named Tiara-chan
• Is a fan of comedian Koyabu Kazutoyo
• Is loud in private and in the dressing room, but usually quiet during variety shows
• Titles most of her blog posts with just emojis, no words or phrases
• Very close friends with Takamoto Ayaka. The two of them are called Ame (あゃめぃ) by other members and fans
  • They also have a duet song together, Yume wa Nansai Made?, which was included in Hinatazaka46's 6th Single
• Known for being the most athletic member of Hinatazaka46.
  • Was nicknamed "The Cheetah of Nara" in school, where she was able to run the 50-meter dash in 7.6 seconds
  • Has a strong sense of balance. During the Kimi Shika Katan cheerleading hit single campaign, Mei served as the flyer (lifted member) for the formation. Kamimura Hinano, who served as a base member, commented that she struggled to hold Mei properly, and it was Mei's sense of balance that saved them
  • Is able to perform a number of tumbling moves such as the front handspring, which she demonstrated during the Konna ni Suki ni Natchatte Ii no? hit campaign and the Hinatazaka46 Live Online concert
• Appointed as "DAZN AFC Qualifiers - Road to Qatar" support ambassador

History

Hiragana Keyakizaka46 1st Generation → Hinatazaka46 1st Generation

Joined Hiragana Keyakizaka46 1st Generation on May 11, 2016

Transferred to Hinatazaka46 1st Generation on February, 2019

Single Participation

Hinatazaka46 A-Sides

• Kyun
• Doremisolasido
• Konna ni Suki ni Natchatte Ii no?
• Sonna Koto Nai yo
• Kimi Shika Katan
• Tteka

Hinatazaka46 B-Sides

JOYFUL LOVE (Kyun) Mimi ni Ochiru Namida (Kyun) Tokimeki Sou (Kyun) Kitsune (Doremisolasido) My god (Doremisolasido) Cage (Doremisolasido) (WCenter with Nibu Akari) Honto no Jikan (Konna ni Suki ni Natchatte Ii no?) Kawa wa Nagareru (Konna ni Suki ni Natchatte Ii no?) Seishun no Uma (Sonna Koto Nai yo)

Suki to Iu Koto wa... (Sonna Koto Nai yo) Nazee (Sonna Koto Nai yo) Koe no Ashiato (Kimi Shika Katan) Dousuru? Dousuru? Dousuru? (Kimi Shika Katan) (Center) Boudai na Yume ni Oshi Tsubusarete (Kimi Shika Katan) Nandodemo Nandodemo (Tteka) Omoigakenai Double Rainbow (Tteka) Yume wa Nansai Made? (Tteka) (Duet with Takamoto Ayaka) Additional Time (Tteka)

Keyakizaka46 B-Sides

Hiragana Keyaki (Sekai ni wa Ai Shika Nai) Dare Yori mo Takaku Tobe! (Futari Saison) W-KEYAKIZAKA no Uta (Fukyouwaon) Bokutachi wa Tsukiatteiru (Fukyouwaon) Soredemo Aruiteru (Kaze ni Fukarete mo)

NO WAR in the future (Kaze ni Fukarete mo) Ima ni Mite iro (Glass wo Ware!) Happy Aura (Ambivalent) Kimi ni Hanashite Okitai Koto (Kuroi Hitsuji) Dakishimete Yaru (Kuroi Hitsuji)

Album Participation

Hinatazaka46 Albums

• Azato Kawaii (Hinatazaka)
• NO WAR in the future 2020 (Hinatazaka)
• Tada Gamushara ni (Hinatazaka)
• Dare Yori mo Takaku Tobe! 2020 (Hinatazaka)
• Hinatazaka (Hinatazaka)
• My fans (Hinatazaka)
• Yakusoku no Tamago 2020 (Hinatazaka)

Keyakizaka46 Albums

Eien no Hakusen (Masshirona Mono wa Yogoshitaku Naru) Taiyou wa Miageru Hito wo Erabanai (Masshirona Mono wa Yogoshitaku Naru) Kitai Shite Inai Jibun (Hashiridasu Shunkan) Natsuiro no Mule (Hashiridasu Shunkan) (Center) Knock o suru na! (Hashiridasu Shunkan)

Oide Natsu no Kyoukaisen (Hashiridasu Shunkan) Yakusoku no Tamago (Hashiridasu Shunkan) Sharin ga Kishimu you ni Kimi ga Naku (Hashiridasu Shunkan) Konna Seiretsu wo Dare ga Saseru no ka? (Hashiridasu Shunkan) Hiragana de Koi Shitai (Hashiridasu Shunkan)

Units

FACTORY

• Nazee

Ayameichan

• Yume wa Nansai Made?

Media Appearances

Dramas

• Re:Mind (2017)
• DASADA (2020)

Variety

• Hiragana Oshi (2018 – 2019)
• HINABINGO! (2019)
• Self-Documetary of Hinatazaka46 (2019)

Radio

• Hinatazaka46 no All Night Nippon 0(ZERO) (日向坂46のオールナイトニッポン0(ZERO)) (2020 – )
• Sakura Hinata Lotti no Senobishiro Radio (2021)

Gallery

Higashimura Mei (2019 - Kuroi Hitsuji)

Higashimura Mei (2018 - Hashiridasu Shunkan)

Higurashi Mei (2018 - Glass wo Ware!)

Higashimura Mei (2017 - Kaze ni Fukarete mo)

Higashimura Mei (2017 - Fukyouwaon)

Higashimura Mei (2016 - Futari Saison)

Higashimura Mei (October 2016)

Higashimura Mei (2016)

Higashimura Mei (Predebut)