Minami Minegishi Explained

Minami Minegishi
Native Name:峯岸 みなみ
Birth Date:November 15, 1992
Birth Place:Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Years Active:2005–present
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Instrument:Vocals
Years Active:2005–2021
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is a Japanese singer and actress, represented by Production Ogi. She was a member of the Japanese idol girl group AKB48, and its subunit no3b. She is noted for having the longest tenure among the group's original members from 2005 to 2021.

Career

Early days at AKB48

Minegishi debuted with AKB48 Team A in 2005. She ranked 14th in the AKB48 2012 general election with 25,638 votes.[1] She is one of the three members of AKB48 sub-group no3b,[2] with whom she played in the drama Mendol, Ikemen Idol[3] in 2008 and sang its theme song as the fictional band "Persona". She has also been a frequent guest on television variety shows.[4] Beyond appearing in commercials as a member of AKB48, she has also appeared in some by herself.[5]

Scandal and demotion

On January 31, 2013, the weekly tabloid Shukan Bunshun reported that she had spent a night at the apartment of Alan Shirahama with a member of the boy band Generations from Exile Tribe. A few hours later, it was announced through the AKB48 official blog that she would be demoted from one of the official members of Umeda Team B to kenkyūsei (trainee) status as of February 1.[6] She thus became the first AKB48 member to be demoted to kenkyūsei in four years since Miki Saotome in late January 2009. On the same day, the AKB48 official channel published a video of Minegishi with her head shaved (or more accurately reduced to a crew cut[7]), apologizing to her fans for her "thoughtless behavior" and hoping that the management would let her stay in the group, with other members that she loved.[8] In the YouTube statement, Minegishi explained that she cut her hair in a state of shock induced by reading the Shukan Bunshun scoop, when she could not calm down. However, in Japan, cutting one's hair is a way of showing contrition.[9]

In an article for The Japan Times, titled: "AKB48 member’s ‘penance’ shows flaws in idol culture", Ian Martin noted: "What is happening here is that the protection of fans’ fragile fantasies automatically trumps the basic human right to a life outside that fantasy framework. Though as lawyer Hifumi Okunuki pointed out in a Japan Times article on Jan. 22, such an arrangement is probably illegal under Japanese labor laws."[10] [11]

Numerous international media reported this incident, including Agence France-Presse,[12] BBC, CNN,[13] Daily News,[14] The Guardian,[15] ABC,[16] The Huffington Post,[17] Radio Programas del Perú,[18] Aftonbladet,[19] Spiegel Online,[20] Al Jazeera English[21] and the Manila Bulletin.[22]

Return

On August 24, 2013, AKB48 announced the reinstatement of Team 4, with Minegishi reinstated as a full member as well as the captain; the rest of the members were promoted from the 13th and 14th generation trainees, later affectionately known as the .[23] [24]

Graduation

On December 8, 2019, Minegishi announced her graduation. Her graduation concert was initially scheduled to occur on April 2, 2020 at Yokohama Arena,[25] but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[26] Her graduation song,, was included in AKB48's 57th single "Shitsuren, Arigatō", released on March 18, 2020.

Her postponed concert was eventually rescheduled to May 22, 2021, and was held at Pia Arena MM in Yokohama.[27] She officially graduated from AKB48 on May 28, ending her 16-year membership with the group.[28]

Personal life

On August 16, 2022, Minegishi announced her marriage to Tokai On Air leader Tetsuya.[29] On March 1, 2024, Minegishi announced through her social media account that she and Tetsuya are expecting their first child together.[30]

Discography

Singles with AKB48

Yeardata-sort-type="number" No. Title <--- title of main single ---->Role Notes <--- add other tracks that she participated in, references ---->
2006Ind-1"Sakura no Hanabiratachi"A-sideDebut with Team A.
Ind-2"Skirt, Hirari"SupportingBackup dancer role in title track.[31]
1"Aitakatta"A-side
20072"Seifuku ga Jama o Suru"A-side
3"Keibetsu Shiteita Aijō"A-side
4"Bingo!"A-side
5"Boku no Taiyō"A-side
6"Yūhi o Miteiru ka?"A-side
20087"Romance, Irane"A-side
8"Sakura no Hanabiratachi 2008"A-side
9"Baby! BabyBaby!"A-side
10"Ōgoe Diamond"A-side
200911"10nen Sakura"A-side
12"Namida Surprise!"A-side
13"Iiwake Maybe"A-sideRanked 16th in 2009 General Election.
14"River"A-side
201015"Sakura no Shiori"A-sideFirst single as Team K. Also sang on "Majisuka Rock 'n' Roll".
16"Ponytail to Shushu"A-side
17"Heavy Rotation"A-sideRanked 14th in 2010 General Election. Also sang on "Yasai Sisters" and "Lucky Seven".
18"Beginner"A-side
19"Chance no Junban"B-sideDid not sing on title track; lineup was determined by rock-paper-scissors tournament.[32] Sang on "Yoyakushita Christmas"; and "Alive" with Team K.
201120"Sakura no Ki ni Narō"A-side
--"Dareka no Tame ni - What can I do for someone?"--charity single
21"Everyday, Katyusha"A-sideAlso sang on "Korekara Wonderland" and "Yankee Soul".
22"Flying Get"A-sideRanked 15th in 2011 General Election.
23"Kaze wa Fuiteiru"A-side
24"Ue kara Mariko"A-sidePlaced third in rock-paper-scissors tournament;[33] [34] She also sang on "Noël no Yoru"; and on "Zero-sum Taiyō" as Team K.
201225"Give Me Five!"A-side (Baby Blossom)Played trombone in Baby Blossom; She also sang "Hitsujikai no Tabi" as part of Special Girls B.
26"Manatsu no Sounds Good!"A-side
27"Gingham Check"A-sideRanked 14th in 2012 General Election. Also sang on "Yume no Kawa".
28"Uza"A-sideAlso sang on "Seigi no Mikata ja Nai Hero" as New Team B.
29"Eien Pressure"B-sideDid not sing on title track; lineup was determined by rock-paper-scissors tournament. First single as member of Team B. She sang on "Totteoki Christmas"; and "Eien Yori Tsuzuku Yō ni" as part of OKL48.
201330"So Long!"A-sideShe also sang on "Sokode inu no unchi fun jau ka ne?" as Team B.
31"Sayonara Crawl"B-sideFirst single after being demoted to Kenkyusei. Did not sing on title track. She sang on "Haste to Waste" and "Love Shugyou".
32"Koi Suru Fortune Cookie"Under GirlsRanked 18th in 2013 General Election.[35] Did not sing on title track. Sang on "Ai no Imi wo Kangaete Mita" as part of the Under Girls. Sang on "Namida no Sei Janai" and "Saigo no Door".
33"Heart Electric"A-sideIn main lineup as "Barbara".[36] Also sang on "Seijun Philosophy" as Team 4.
34"Suzukake no Ki no Michi de "Kimi no Hohoemi o Yume ni Miru" to Itte Shimattara Bokutachi no Kankei wa Dō Kawatte Shimau no ka, Bokunari ni Nannichi ka Kangaeta Ue de no Yaya Kihazukashii Ketsuron no Yō na Mono"B-sideLost in rock-scissors-paper tournament. Sang "Mosh&Dive" and "Party is over" as AKB48.
201435"Mae Shika Mukanee"A-side
36"Labrador Retriever"A-sideAlso sang on "Heart no Dasshutsu Game" as Team 4.
37"Kokoro no Placard"Under GirlsRanked 22nd in 2014 General Election. Sang on "Dareka ga Nageta Ball"
38"Kibōteki Refrain"A-SideAlso sang "Me wo Akete Mama no First Kiss" as Team 4.
201539"Green Flash"B-SideSang on "Haru no Hikari Chikadzuita Natsu"[37] as AKB48.
40"Bokutachi wa Tatakawanai"A-SideSang on "Bokutachi wa Tatakawanai" without participating in the music video. Also sang on "Summer Side" as Selection 16.
41"Halloween Night"Under GirlsRanked 19th in 2015 General Election. Sang on "Sayonara Surfboard"
42"Kuchibiru ni Be My Baby"A-SideSang on "Kuchibiru ni Be My Baby" but only appeared briefly in the music video due to work commitment. Also sang on "Senaka Kotoba" and "Oneesan no Hitorigoto" as Team K.
201643"Kimi wa Melody"A-side
44"Tsubasa wa Iranai"A-sideSang on "Aishū no Trumpeter" as Team K.
45"Love Trip / Shiawase wo Wakenasai"Under GirlsPlaced 17th in 2016 General Election. Sang on "Densetsu no Sakana" as Under Girls.
46"High Tension"B-sideSang on "Mata Anata no Koto o Kangaeteta" as Team Vocal
201747"Shoot Sign"A-side
48"Negaigoto no Mochigusare"A-sideAlso sang on "Ano Koro no Gohyakuendama"
49"
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"		Under GirlsPlaced 19th in 2017 General Election. Sang on "Darashinai Aishikata"
50"11gatsu no Anklet"A-sideAlso sang on "Yosougai no Story"
201852"Teacher Teacher"B-sideSang on "Shuuden no Yoru" as Team K
53"Sentimental Train"Under GirlsPlaced 32nd in 2018 General Election. Sang on "Sandal ja Dekinai Koi"
54"No Way Man"B-sideSang on "Ike no Mizu wo Nukitai" as Ike no Mizu Senbatsu
202057"Shitsuren, Arigatō"A-sideAlso sang on "Mada Aeru Hi Made", Graduation song for Minegishi

Albums with AKB48

Kamikyokutachi
Koko ni Ita Koto
1830m
Tsugi no Ashiato
Koko ga Rhodes da, Koko de Tobe!
0 to 1 no Aida

With no3b

Filmography

Films

Television

Bibliography

Photobooks

External links

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: No Sleeves reveal their plans for Christmas. TokyoHive. November 4, 2012.
  3. Web site: Fall 2008 Drama Preview!. Tokyograph. November 4, 2012.
  4. News: AKB no 'baraetī-han' Minegishi Minami. November 10, 2012. Sponichi Annex. April 9, 2012.
  5. Web site: AKB48 Minegishi Minami. Nikkan Sports Douga. November 10, 2012. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402150942/http://douga.nikkansports.com/entertainment/entertainment_104482.html. April 2, 2015. mdy-all.
  6. News: Minegishi Minami demoted to Kenkyuusei + posts a video message with shaved head . January 31, 2013 . Tokyohive . January 31, 2013.
  7. News: Mixed views of AKB member's shaved head and teary apology. February 6, 2013. Asahi Shinbun. February 2, 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20130205041851/http://ajw.asahi.com/article/behind_news/social_affairs/AJ201302020050. February 5, 2013. mdy-all.
  8. Web site: AKB48 峯岸みなみからのメッセージ / AKB48 (公式). https://web.archive.org/web/20130131105430/http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=UlzrIgacADU . 2013-01-31 . dead. Message from Minami Minegishi / AKB48 (Official). January 31, 2013. Tokyo. AKB48.
  9. News: AKB48 pop star shaves head after breaking band rules. BBC News . February 2013. BBC.
  10. Web site: AKB48 member's 'penance' shows flaws in idol culture . Martin . Ian . The Japan Times . February 1, 2013 . March 29, 2015 .
  11. Web site: AKB48: Unionize and take back your lost love lives. Okunuki . Hifumi . The Japan Times . January 22, 2013 . March 29, 2015 .
  12. News: Japanese pop idol shaves her head in public apology after sex scandal. Agence France-Presse . February 1, 2013 . The Globe and Mail.
  13. Web site: Shadbolt . Peter . When a teen pop star breaks J-pop 'bushido' code. February 5, 2013 . CNN.
  14. Web site: Japanese pop star shaves her head in shame and begs for forgiveness after spending night with boyfriend. February 1, 2013. Daily News.
  15. Web site: McCurry . Justin . February 1, 2013 . Japanese pop star shaves head in apology – for night with boyfriend. The Guardian.
  16. Web site: Fujita . Akiko . February 1, 2013 . Pop Star Shaves Head in Remorse for Dating. ABC.
  17. Web site: Mosbergen . Dominique . Minami Minegishi, Japanese Pop Star, Shaves Head As Penance For Dating (VIDEO). February 2, 2013 . The Huffington Post.
  18. Web site: January 30, 2013 . Involucran a Minegishi Minami de AKB48 con Shirahama de GENERATIONS. Radio Programas del Perú. es.
  19. Web site: Elin . Börjesson. Japansk popstjärna rakar huvudet efter sexskandal. February 1, 2013 . Aftonbladet. sv.
  20. Web site: Heike . Sonnberger. February 7, 2013 . Mädchenband AKB48 in Japan: Sängerin rasiert sich aus Reue den Kopf. Spiegel Online. de.
  21. Web site: February 2, 2013 . Japanese singer shaves head after sex scandal. Al Jazeera English.
  22. Web site: Japanese singer shaves head after sex scandal. https://web.archive.org/web/20131029200344/http://www.beonline.com.ph/article.php?id=1048&Cid=4. 2013-10-29. 2016-03-18. 2013-02-04. Bulletin Entertainment Online. Manila Bulletin. Hicap. Jonathan M..
  23. Web site: AKB48 New (Minegishi) Team 4 Created . Melos no Michi . August 24, 2013.
  24. Web site: 今のＡＫＢ支える峯岸チルドレン、込山らイズム継承 - ＡＫＢ４８ : 日刊スポーツ. 2020-08-06. nikkansports.com. ja.
  25. Web site: Last 1st Generation AKB48 Idol Minami Minegishi Announces Graduation . Anime News Network . December 9, 2019.
  26. Web site: 峯岸みなみ「禁酒続ける」卒コンまで予定も開催延期 - ＡＫＢ４８ : 日刊スポーツ. nikkansports.com. ja. 2020-04-03.
  27. News: AKB48最後の1期生・峯岸みなみ、1年越しの卒コンで涙 OG続々「迎えに来ました」 . ORICON NEWS . oricon ME . 2021-05-22 . 2021-05-23. ja.
  28. News: 峯岸みなみ、28日にAKB48劇場で卒業. ORICON NEWS. oricon ME. 2021-05-20. 2021-05-20. ja.
  29. News: 東海オンエアてつや&峯岸みなみ、結婚を発表「より一層仕事に対して精進して参ります」【双方コメント全文】. ORICON NEWS. oricon ME. 2022-08-16. 2022-08-16. ja.
  30. Web site: 峯岸みなみ「オールナイトフジコ」で第1子妊娠生報告「深夜の生放送は今日で終わり」"誤報字幕"にも笑顔 - スポニチ Sponichi Annex 芸能 . Former AKB48 member and well-known talent Minami Minegishi Announces First Pregnancy . https://web.archive.org/web/20240301174351/https://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2024/03/01/kiji/20240301s00041000790000c.html?amp=1 . 2024-03-01 . 2024-03-06 . スポニチ Sponichi Annex . ja.
  31. Web site: SKIRT, HIRARI AKB48's second indies release｜ . supermerlion . April 24, 2011 . August 30, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110830063442/http://supermerlion.com/skirt-hirari/ . dead .
  32. Web site: AKB48、じゃんけん選抜シングルは「チャンスの順番」 . Natalie. Natasha, Inc.. November 4, 2010. April 21, 2012. ja.
  33. Web site: http://mantan-web.jp/2011/07/03/20110703dog00m200011000c.html. https://web.archive.org/web/20120324131747/http://mantan-web.jp/2011/07/03/20110703dog00m200011000c.html. ja:AKB48：じゃんけん大会を再び開催 9月に武道館で SKE48、NMB48ら総勢71人参加. 2012-03-24. 2016-03-18. 2011-07-03. Mainichi Shimbun Digital Co., Ltd. . MANTANWEB. ja.
  34. Web site: AKB48's second "Rock, Paper, Scissors" Tournament confirmed . Tokyohive.com . July 3, 2011 . April 25, 2013.
  35. Web site: [Completed] AKB48 32nd Single Senbatsu General Election results!]. 8 June 2013. Tokyohive. June 11, 2013.
  36. Web site: First performance of AKB48 33rd Single . allthingsjpop.wordpress.com . September 19, 2013 .
  37. Web site: http://www.kingrecords.co.jp/cs/g/gKIZM-323/. ja:Green Flash Type A【通常盤】(CD＋DVD複合). King Record Co., Ltd.. June 7, 2015.
  38. Web site: http://natalie.mu/eiga/film/146672. ja:あしたの私のつくり方. 2015-06-07. Natasha, Inc.. ja.
  39. Web site: http://www.scramble-egg.com/artist/akb48/29densen-uta.htm. ja:映画『伝染歌』先行上映舞台挨拶（松田龍平、AKB48、夏木マリ）. 2015-06-07. Scramble-Egg Inc.. ja.
  40. Web site: http://www.moshidora-movie.jp/cast/minegishi.html. ja:峯岸みなみ◆映画『もしドラ』応援団. 2015-06-07. Moshidora-Movie.JP. ja.
  41. Web site: Release date for Minegishi Minami's first starring film revealed. February 9, 2016. February 16, 2016. tokyohive. 6Theory Media, LLC.
  42. Web site: 根本正勝、峯岸みなみ主演作「終わりが始まり」京都国際映画祭でワールドプレミア. September 29, 2021. Natalie.
  43. Web site: http://artist.cdjournal.com/d/-/4207120782. ja:ジョシデカ!-女子刑事- ウェビソード [DVD]. 2015-06-07. Ongaku Shuppansha Co., Ltd.. ja.
  44. Web site: http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/program/detail/19865_200911042705.html. ja:ドラマシリーズ「コスプレ幽霊 紅蓮女」再放送第５話「呪いの花言葉」. 2015-06-07. TV Tokyo Corporation. ja. March 4, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304111520/http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/program/detail/19865_200911042705.html. dead.
  45. Web site: http://www.allcinema.net/prog/show_c.php?num_c=331567. ja:キャットストリート. 2015-06-07. Stingray. allcinema. ja.
  46. Web site: http://www.vap.co.jp/mendol/. ja:メン☆ドル ～イケメンアイドル～ DVD-BOX. 2015-06-07. VAP,INC. ja. April 21, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190421032720/http://www.vap.co.jp/mendol/. dead.
  47. Web site: http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/444112/products/848272/1/. ja:恋して悪魔～ヴァンパイア☆ボーイ～ DVD-BOX. 2015-06-07. oricon ME inc.. ja.
  48. Web site: http://www.ntv.co.jp/akbsakura/story/. ja:桜からの手紙 ～AKB48 それぞれの卒業物語～. 2015-06-07. Nippon Television Network Corporation. ja.
  49. Web site: http://www.excite.co.jp/News/cinema/20120404/Cinemacafe_12507.html. ja:大泉洋、新作ドラマ「スープカレー」でAKB・峯岸みなみと料理番組を担当?. 2015-06-07. Excite Japan Co., Ltd.. ja. March 4, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304091236/http://www.excite.co.jp/News/cinema/20120404/Cinemacafe_12507.html. dead.
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  51. Web site: http://www3.nhk.or.jp/d-station/program/kansatsu/. ja:人間観察ミーティングドラマ ただいま会議中 青山ワンセグ開発. 2015-06-07. NHK. ja.
  52. Web site: ドラマパートはおまけではない？ 『トークサバイバー』で味わう新感覚の笑いと感動 . 2022-08-04 . Real Sound｜リアルサウンド テック . March 20, 2022 . ja.
  53. Web site: 2022-04-01 . 峯岸みなみ、卒業10カ月でAKB48冠番組レギュラー出演「また違った緊張感」 . 2022-10-31 . マイナビニュース . ja.
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