Nishikawa Rei

Nishikawa Rei
Nishikawa Rei (2019)
Name
Kanji	西川怜
Kana	にしかわ れい
Romaji	Nishikawa Rei
Nickname	Rei (れい)
Birth Info
Birthdate	October 25, 2003
Birthplace	Tokyo, Japan
Blood type	B
Current Age	20 Years Old
Sizes
Height	161cm
Professional Info
Agency	DH
Social Networks	7gogo / Instagram / SHOWROOM / Twitter / Weibo
Idol Career Info
Group	AKB48
Team	Team A
Debuted	May 2015 / Draft 2nd Generation

Nishikawa Rei is a member of AKB48's Team A. She is also a member of IxR. She announced her graduation on January 5, 2022.

Trivia

• Admired members: Kashiwagi Yuki
• Hobbies: Reading
• Pros: Doesn't like to lose, bright, sociable
• Cons: Cries easily
• Dogs or Cats?: Cats
• Special skills: Dance
• Team B's 2nd choice at the Draft
• Debuted on June 22, 2015 during Team B's stage, performing Miniskirt no Yosei
• She announced that she will pursue a career as a dietitian after graduating. She explained that she saw many idols suffer from eating disorders, and nearly fell into one herself, but learning about nutrition and meal planning helped her stay healthy. She would like help others who may be suffering from or susceptible to eating disorders.

History

2015

• In May, joined AKB48 as part of its 2nd Draft Generation, chosen by Team B.

2017

• On September 27th, promoted to Team B.
• On November 22nd, was part of her first AKB48 song, Hotei Sokudo to Yuuetsukan, on the group's 50th single 11gatsu no Anklet.
• On December 8th, transferred to Okabe Team A.
• On December 12th, had her first appearance on AKBINGO!.

2021

• On January 3rd, appeared at IxR & TinTlip TOKYO IDOL PROJECT × JAM New Year Premium Party 2021 Premium Stage.
• On July 30th, appeared in the September/October issue of ENTAME for an interview about IxR, alongside
• On December 22nd, was one of 8 members to represent AKB48 at the Sky Perfect Idol Festival.

AKB48 Senbatsu Elections

• 8th Senbatsu Election - Not Ranked
• 9th Senbatsu Election - Not Ranked
• 10th Senbatsu Election - Not Ranked

Team History

2015 Member Draft Pool → AKB48 Kenkyuusei → Team B → Team A

Joined as AKB48 Group Draft Kaigi 2015 Finalist on March 1, 2015

Drafted into Team B on May 10, 2015

Promoted to Team B on September 27, 2017 at an AKB48 Cafe Event

Transferred to Team A on December 8, 2017 (AKB48 12th Anniversary Shuffle)

Singles Participation

AKB48 A-Sides

• Ne mo Ha mo Rumor

AKB48 B-Sides

• Hotei Sokudo to Yuuetsukan (11gatsu no Anklet)
• Position (Jabaja)
• Tomodachi ga Dekita (Jabaja)
• Romantic Junbichuu (Teacher Teacher)
• Ike no Mizu wo Nukitai (NO WAY MAN)
• Generation Change (Jiwaru DAYS) (Center)
• Seishun Da Capo (Sustainable)
• Omoide My Friend (Shitsuren, Arigatou)
• Oosawagi Tengoku (Ne mo Ha mo Rumor)

Other Songs

• Hanareteitemo

Units

Stage Units

B6 (Tadaima Renaichuu)

Kikyou (Under)

Faint (Center Under)

SS9 (Sekai wa Yume ni Michite Iru)

Kegarete iru Shinjitsu

A6 Revival (Mokugekisha)

Ude wo Kunde

Hoshi no Mukougawa

SS12 (Boku no Natsu ga Hajimaru)

Sakki Made wa Ice Tea

Concert Units

Hotei Sokudo to Yuuetsukan Fresh All Stars Concert ~Zero Position no Mirai~

• Glass no I LOVE YOU

AKB48 Team A Tandoku Concert 〜Utsukushikimonotachi〜

• Kimi to Boku no Kankei

AKB48 Tandoku Concert ~Jabajatte Nani?~

• Tomodachi ga Dekita

AKB48 Zenkoku Tour 2019

Osaka

• Choose me!

Sendai

• Choose me!

Hiroshima

• Choose me!

Saitama

• Candy

Fukuoka

• Kakkowarui I love you!

AKB48 Group Asia Festival 2021 ONLINE

• Himawari

MX Natsu Matsuri AKB48 2021 ~Saigo no Summer Party!~

• Naminori Kakigoori

Shinshun! AKB48 Fresh Concert 2022 ~Fuyu mo Yappari AKB!~

• Junjou Shugi

Media Appearances

Variety Shows

• AKBINGO! (2017 - 2019)
• Dance Channel "KARIMASU go to SKOOL!" (2021) - Episode 66 + 67

Gallery

Nishikawa Rei 10th Senbatsu Election Poster (2018)

Nishikawa Rei (2018)

Nishikawa Rei 9th Senbatsu Election Poster (2017)

Nishikawa Rei (2017)

Nishikawa Rei 8th Senbatsu Election Poster (2016)

Nishikawa Rei (2016)

Nishikawa Rei (2015)

Nishikawa Rei (Draft 2015)