Tomomi Kasai (河西 智美, Kasai Tomomi, born November 16, 1991 in Tokyo) is a Japanese singer, actress and a former member of the idol group AKB48, belonging to Team A.[1][2] She had a recurring role on Kamen Rider W as Elizabeth,[3] alongside group member Tomomi Itano. Together, they make up the sub-unit Queen & Elizabeth.
Tomomi Kasai | |
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河西 智美 | |
 Tomomi Kasai at Japan Expo 2009, Paris | |
| Born | November 16, 1991 Tokyo, Japan |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2006 – present |
| Spouse |
Keita Koyama (m. 2021) |
| Children | 1 |
| Family | Rion Kasai (older sister) |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | J-pop |
| Instrument |
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| Labels | DefStar, King, Nippon Crown |
| Website | kasaitomomi |
On November 10, 2012, it was announced she would be making her solo debut.[4] On November 25, Kasai performed her solo song for the first time, the title announced as "Masaka" (まさか). It was released on December 26. On December 17, Kasai announced that she would leave the group.[5] Her farewell ceremony was on May 3, 2013.[citation needed]
Personal life
editShe is the younger sister of former singer Rion Kasai.
On May 15, 2021, Kasai announced her marriage to acrobat gymnast and actor Keita Koyama.[6] She gave birth to their first child, a daughter in 2022.[7]
Discography
editSolo singles
edit- "Masaka" (まさか) (2012) - Sales: 44,982
- "Mine" (2013) - Sales: 22,417
- "Kietaikurai" (キエタイクライ) (2014)[8] - Sales: 13,697[9]
- "Ima Sara Sara" (今さらさら) (2014) - Sales: 7,152[10]
Albums
edit- "STAR-T!" (2017) - Sales: 3,000
With AKB48
edit| Year | No. | Title | Role[11] | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | "Aitakatta" | A-side | Debut with Team K. |
| 2007 | 2 | "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 | ||
| 2008 | 7 | "Romance, Irane" | A-side | |
| 8 | "Sakura no Hanabiratachi 2008" | A-side | ||
| 9 | "Baby! Baby! Baby!" | A-side | ||
| 10 | "Ōgoe Diamond" | A-side | ||
| 2009 | 11 | "10nen Sakura" | A-side | Also sang on "Sakurairo no Sora no Shita de" |
| 12 | "Namida Surprise!" | A-side | ||
| 13 | "Iiwake Maybe" | A-side | Ranked 10th in 2009 General Election | |
| 14 | "River" | A-side | ||
| 2010 | 15 | "Sakura no Shiori" | A-side | First single as member of Team B. Also sang on "Choose Me!" |
| 16 | "Ponytail to Shushu" | A-side | Also sang on "Majijo Teppen Blues" | |
| 17 | "Heavy Rotation" | A-side | Ranked 12th in 2010 General Election. Also sang on "Yasai Sisters". | |
| 18 | "Beginner" | A-side, Mint | Also sang on "Kimi ni Tsuite" as subgroup Mint. | |
| 19 | "Chance no Junban" | A-side | Placed 13th in rock-paper-scissors tournament.[12] Also sang on "Yoyakushita Christmas" and "Love Jump". | |
| 2011 | 20 | "Sakura no Ki ni Narō" | A-side, Mint | Also sang on "Kiss Made 100 Mile" as Mint. |
| -- | "Dareka no Tame ni - What can I do for someone?" | -- | charity single | |
| 21 | "Everyday, Katyusha" | A-side | Also sang on "Korekara Wonderland" and "Yankee Soul". | |
| 22 | "Flying Get" | A-side | Ranked 16th in 2011 General Election. | |
| 23 | "Kaze wa Fuiteiru" | A-side | ||
| 24 | "Ue kara Mariko" | A-side | Placed in main group from rock-paper-scissors tournament;[13][14] She sang on "Noël no Yoru", and on "Yobisute Fantasy" as Team B.[citation needed] | |
| 2012 | 25 | "Give Me Five!" | A-side (Baby Blossom), Special Girls B | Sang in chorus in Baby Blossom; she also sang on "Hitsujikai no Tabi" as Special Girls B. |
| 26 | "Manatsu no Sounds Good!" | A-side | ||
| 27 | "Gingham Check" | A-side | Ranked 12th in 2012 General Election. Her last participation in A-Side | |
| 28 | "Uza" | B-side | Sang on "Kodoku na Hoshizora" as New Team A. | |
| 29 | "Eien Pressure" | B-side | Did not place in rock-paper-scissors tournament. Sang on "Eien Yori Tsuzuku Yō ni" as OKL48. | |
| 2013 | 30 | "So Long!" | B-side | Sang on "Ruby" as Team A. Last single to participate |
| 2014 | 36 | "Labrador Retriever" | B-side | Did not participate in title song. Participated in "Kyō made no Melody" as graduated member. |
With SKE48
edit| Year | No. | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 19 | "Chicken Line" | B-side | Sang on "Tabi no Tochū". Participated as graduated member. |
as Queen & Elizabeth
edit- "Love Wars" (Kamen Rider W soundtrack)
Theatre
editStage units
edit- Team K 1st Stage: Hoshi no Ondo (星の温度)
- Team K 2nd Stage: Kinjirareta Futari (禁じられた2人)
- Team K 2nd Stage: Fushidara na Natsu (ふしだらな夏)
- Team K 3rd Stage: Maria
- Himawari Gumi 1st Stage: Idol Nante Yobanaide (アイドルなんて呼ばないで)
- Himawari Gumi 2nd Stage: Tonari no Banana (となりのバナナ)
- Team K 4th Stage: Oshibe to Meshibe to Yoru no Chouchou (おしべとめしべと夜の蝶々)
- Team K 5th Stage: Dakishimeraretara (抱きしめられたら)
- Team B 5th Stage: Candy (キャンディー)
- Team A 2nd Stage: Nageki no Figure (嘆きのフィギュア) (May 28, 2005, replacing Atsuko Maeda)
Filmography
editTelevision
edit- ICE: Aoi
- Kamen Rider W: Elizabeth
- Digimon Xros Wars: Bastemon (Voice)
- Meshibana Keiji Tachibana (2013): Muranaka
Movies
edit- Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider W & Decade: Movie War 2010 (2009) as Elizabeth
- Kamen Rider W Forever: A to Z/The Gaia Memories of Fate (2010) as Elizabeth
- Neck (2010) as Mao
- Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider OOO & W Featuring Skull: Movie War Core (2010) as Elizabeth
References
edit- ^ "ホリプロオフィシャルサイト -河西智美". Horipro.co.jp. Archived from the original on 2013-04-29. Retrieved 2013-04-29.
- ^ "XANADU オフィシャルブログ Powered by Ameba". Ameblo.jp. 2010-03-10. Retrieved 2013-04-29.
- ^ "asahi.com（朝日新聞社）：ＡＫＢ48河西が手術、イベントで倒れる - 日刊スポーツ芸能ニュース - 映画・音楽・芸能". Asahi.com. Retrieved 2013-04-29.
- ^ "AKB48's Kasai Tomomi to make her solo debut". 2012-11-10.
- ^ "AKB河西智美、「まさか」の卒業発表". Oricon. Retrieved 17 December 2012.
- ^ "河西智美、小山圭太との結婚を発表". Natalie (in Japanese). 2021-05-15. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
- ^ "元AKB48河西智美が第1子女児出産 夫＆娘と顔出し3ショットで報告「やっと会えたね」". www.oricon.co.jp (in Japanese). Oricon. 12 June 2022. Archived from the original on June 12, 2022. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
- ^ "Kasai Tomomi reveals title & jacket covers for her 3rd solo single". Tokyohive. 6Theory Media. 2013-12-13. references 河西智美、"海"がテーマの新曲はキマグレンとのコラボ曲. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. 2013-12-13. Retrieved 2013-12-16.
- ^ "Cdシングル 月間ランキング-音楽ランキング". Archived from the original on 2014-03-05. Retrieved 2014-02-12.
- ^ "オリコンランキング情報サービス「you大樹」 －CD・ブルーレイ・DVD・書籍・コミック－".
- ^ Center and A-side lineup information provided by "AKB48 歴代シングル選抜メンバー（2006年～2013年）" [(2006-2013) AKB48 successive single member selection]. entamedata.web.fc2.com. Retrieved 2013-09-23.
- ^ "AKB48、じゃんけん選抜シングルは「チャンスの順番」". Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. 2010-11-04. Retrieved 2012-04-21.
- ^ "AKB48 ：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". Mainichi Shimbun Digital Co., Ltd. (in Japanese). MANTANWEB. 3 July 2011. Archived from the original on 2012-03-24. Retrieved 2011-07-03.
- ^ "AKB48's second "Rock, Paper, Scissors" Tournament confirmed". Tokyohive.com. 2011-07-03. Retrieved 2013-04-25.
External links
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- Official website (in Japanese)
- Official agency profile (in Japanese)
- Official music profile (in Japanese)