Natsumi Abe
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is a Japanese singer and actress, a former member of Morning Musume
, and currently a member of Dream Morning Musume.
In August 2005, her fifth single, "Koi no Hana," which means "Flower of Love," was released, and she also became a member of the Hello! Project special unit Def.Diva
together with Maki Goto
, Rika Ishikawa
and Aya Matsuura
in October. The single "Takaramono" was also released in November credited as "Sen", who is the main character of the drama "Takaramono", played by Abe. In the spring of 2006, Abe released a new single, "Sweet Holic", together with a new album, "2nd ~Shimiwataru Omoi~". June 2006 saw Abe release "The Stress," a cover of the 1989 song by pop idol Chisato Moritaka.
In October of the same year "Amasugita Kajitsu" was released, reaching 5th on the Oricon Chart, the highest place she achieved since "Koi no Telephone Goal" in 2004.
On October 5, 2008, Abe performed in an event to mark the 30th anniversary of the Sunshine City
building in Ikebukuro
. She was joined by other artists who were popular in the 1980s, such as Hiroko Moriguchi
and Ayumi Nakamura.
It was announced on October 19, 2008, on the official Hello! Project website, that Abe will graduate from Hello! Project along with the rest of Elder Club on March 31, 2009.
On September 15, 2010, Abe released her 12th single, .
In 2010, it was announced that Natsumi Abe was going to form a new group named "Dream Morning Musume" with several other former Morning Musume members.
In summer 2011, Natsumi Abe was cast in the live action drama Arakawa Under the Bridge
as P-ko.
. The motorcyclist suffered minor injuries, but Abe was unhurt. She had only obtained her driver's license in July of that year.
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| April 12, 2006
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| June 28, 2006
| 14
| 14,015
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| October 4, 2006
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| May 9, 2007
| 15
| 11,817
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| October 24, 2007
| 13
| 11,531
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| January 16, 2008
| 9
| 14,538
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| December 3, 2008
| 29
| 6,474
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| September 15, 2010
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| 3,741
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Morning Musume
, sometimes referred to as is a Japanese idol girl group, whose act generally revolves around singing and dancing to upbeat melodies. They are the lead group of Hello! Project, which is managed and produced by Tsunku, who composes nearly all the lyrics and melodies of their songs...
, and currently a member of Dream Morning Musume.
Career
On August 13, 2003, she released her first single, "22 Sai no Watashi," which means "Me, 22 years old," just a few days after her 22nd birthday. Her first full length album, Hitoribotchi, was then released on February 4, 2004, containing many solo versions of Morning Musume songs.In August 2005, her fifth single, "Koi no Hana," which means "Flower of Love," was released, and she also became a member of the Hello! Project special unit Def.Diva
DEF.DIVA
Def.Diva was a "special group" formed in 2005 from the Hello! Project idol umbrella, and consisted of Aya Matsuura, Maki Goto, Natsumi Abe and Rika Ishikawa. The band's name is an abbreviation of the phrase "Definite Diva"....
together with Maki Goto
Maki Goto
is a Japanese singer, lyricist and former actress. Born and raised in Edogawa, Tokyo, Goto began her musical career in 1999 when she joined Morning Musume as the only third generation member. Her first single with the group, "Love Machine", topped the Oricon singles charts and sold over a million...
, Rika Ishikawa
Rika Ishikawa
, is a Japanese pop singer and TV/radio hostess, associated with the Hello! Project banner and best known as a former member of the pop group Morning Musume. She was the leader of the trio v-u-den until June 2008...
and Aya Matsuura
Aya Matsuura
is a Japanese pop singer from Himeji, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.-2000–2009: Hello! Project:Aya auditioned in 2000 for the fourth Morning Musume & Heike Michiyo Protegee Audition and was selected along with Sheki-Dol to become a part of what was later known as Hello! Project. It is a common...
in October. The single "Takaramono" was also released in November credited as "Sen", who is the main character of the drama "Takaramono", played by Abe. In the spring of 2006, Abe released a new single, "Sweet Holic", together with a new album, "2nd ~Shimiwataru Omoi~". June 2006 saw Abe release "The Stress," a cover of the 1989 song by pop idol Chisato Moritaka.
In October of the same year "Amasugita Kajitsu" was released, reaching 5th on the Oricon Chart, the highest place she achieved since "Koi no Telephone Goal" in 2004.
On October 5, 2008, Abe performed in an event to mark the 30th anniversary of the Sunshine City
Sunshine City, Tokyo
is a building complex located in East Ikebukuro, Toshima, Tokyo. It is Tokyo's oldest city within the city and has the 240 metre tall Sunshine 60 skyscraper at its centre...
building in Ikebukuro
Ikebukuro
is a commercial and entertainment district in Toshima, Tokyo, Japan. Toshima ward offices, Ikebukuro station, and several shops, restaurants, and enormous department stores are located within city limits....
. She was joined by other artists who were popular in the 1980s, such as Hiroko Moriguchi
Hiroko Moriguchi
is a female Japanese singer from Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.- Theme songs :* "Mizu no Hoshi e Ai wo Komete" , second opening theme song from TV series Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam...
and Ayumi Nakamura.
It was announced on October 19, 2008, on the official Hello! Project website, that Abe will graduate from Hello! Project along with the rest of Elder Club on March 31, 2009.
On September 15, 2010, Abe released her 12th single, .
In 2010, it was announced that Natsumi Abe was going to form a new group named "Dream Morning Musume" with several other former Morning Musume members.
In summer 2011, Natsumi Abe was cast in the live action drama Arakawa Under the Bridge
Arakawa Under the Bridge
is a Japanese manga series created by Hikaru Nakamura. The manga was first serialized in the Japanese seinen manga magazine Young GanGan starting December 3, 2004. An anime adaptation by Shaft was broadcast in Japan between April 4, 2010 and June 27, 2010 on TV Tokyo...
as P-ko.
Traffic accident
On October 7, 2007, Abe's car collided with a motorcyclist in Shibuya, TokyoShibuya, Tokyo
is one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo, Japan. As of 2008, it has an estimated population of 208,371 and a population density of 13,540 persons per km². The total area is 15.11 km²....
. The motorcyclist suffered minor injuries, but Abe was unhurt. She had only obtained her driver's license in July of that year.
Discography
Singles
| Title | Release date | Peak chart position | Copies sold | Miscellaneous info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2003 | 18 | 15,689 | A duet with | |
| August 12, 2003 | 2 | 81,460 | Used as the theme song for . | |
| November 19, 2003 | 22 | 16,410 | Abe is credited as , the song was a double A-side together with 's . | |
| June 1, 2004 | 7 | 55,113 | ||
| August 10, 2004 | 5 | 47,351 | ||
| April 19, 2005 | 5 | 36,248 | ||
| August 30, 2005 | 9 | 30,450 | ||
| November 30, 2005 | 23 | 11,851 |
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| April 12, 2006
| 8
| 17,087
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| June 28, 2006
| 14
| 14,015
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| October 4, 2006
| 5
| 22,204
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| May 9, 2007
| 15
| 11,817
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| October 24, 2007
| 13
| 11,531
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| January 16, 2008
| 9
| 14,538
|align="left"| A duet with of °C-ute.
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| December 3, 2008
| 29
| 6,474
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| September 15, 2010
| 22
| 3,741
|}
Albums
| Title | Release date | Peak chart position | Copies sold | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 4, 2004 | 2 | 79,483 | Studio album Studio album A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or... |
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| March 29, 2006 | 9 | 23,972 | Studio album | |
| 25 ~Vingt-Cinq~ | March 14, 2007 | 21 | 12,825 | Mini album |
Photobooks
| Title | Release date | ISBN | Photobook information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solo | ||||
| December 1999 | ISBN 4-8470-2556-3 | First solo photobook. | ||
| November 11, 2001 | ISBN 4-8470-2685-3 | Second solo photobook. | ||
| February 25, 2004 | ISBN 4-8470-2794-9 | Third solo photobook. | ||
| Natsumi Abe in Hello! Project 2004 Summer | September 28, 2004 | ISBN 4-8124-1836-4 | ||
| May 27, 2005 | ISBN 4-8470-2864-3 | Forth solo photobook. | ||
| July 6, 2005 | ISBN 4-8124-2249-3 | |||
| November 1, 2005 | ISBN 4-04-894262-X | Fifth solo photobook. | ||
| Écru | June 12, 2006 | ISBN 4-8470-2938-0 | Sixth solo photobook. | |
| sCene | March 28, 2007 | ISBN 978-4-04-894487-8 | Seventh solo photobook. | |
| Cám Ơn | November 25, 2007 | ISBN 4-8470-4053-8 | Eighth solo photobook. Photographed in Vietnam Vietnam Vietnam – sometimes spelled Viet Nam , officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam – is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China to the north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia to the southwest, and the South China Sea –... . |
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| Group | ||||
| September 2003 | ISBN 4-8463-0526-0 | |||
| Natsumi Abe & Berryz Kobo - Hello! Project 2005 Summer | May 25, 2005 | ISBN 4-902577-05-4 | ||
| Natsumi Abe & v-u-den - Hello! Project 2006 Winter | April 2006 | ISBN 4-8124-2677-4 | ||
Essay books
| Title | Release date | ISBN |
|---|---|---|
| Album - 1998–2003 | April 2003 | ISBN 4-8470-1499-5 |
| July 2003 | ISBN 4-06-104696-9 | |
| September 2003 | ISBN 4-88469-335-3 | |
| Believe | October 2003 | ISBN 4-89809-137-7 |
| May 21, 2004 | ISBN 4-8124-1664-7 |
Calendars
- Natsumi Abe 2005 Calendar (September 2004)
- Natsumi Abe 2006 Calendar (October 12, 2005)
- Natsumi Abe 2007 Calendar (October 2006)