Niinuma Kisora

Niinuma Kisora (新沼希空) is a former Japanese pop singer under Hello! Project as a member and leader of Tsubaki Factory. She first joined Hello! Project as a member of Hello Pro Kenshuusei on September 22, 2013. 
She graduated from Tsubaki Factory and Hello! Project on June 10, 2024 at the end of the group's spring concert tour and retired from the entertainment industry."つばきファクトリー 新沼希空の卒業に関するお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2024-01-26.
==Biography==
===Early Life===
Niinuma Kisora was born on October 20, 1999 in Aichi, Japan.
===2013===
In 2013, Niinuma auditioned the Morning Musume 12ki Member "Mirai Shoujo" Audition for an opportunity to join Morning Musume. She made it up to the final round, but on August 24, Tsunku announced via YouTube that they were not interested in adding new members to the group at that moment, leading to Niinuma failing to join the group in the end along with the 6 other finalists.Tsunku. "モーニング娘。12期メンバー「未来少女」オーディション、プロデューサーつんく♂より結果のご報告" (in Japanese). Morning Musume '14 Channel via YouTube. 2013-08-24.
September 22, Niinuma joined Hello Pro Kenshuusei along with the other audition finalists, becoming the 20th generation. On the same day, an introduction video of Niinuma was uploaded to the Hello Pro Kenshuusei YouTube channel.
On December 7, Niinuma was officially introduced as a Hello Pro Kenshuusei at the Hello Pro Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2013 ~12gatsu no Nama Tamago Show!~, alongside Yamaki Risa, Yokogawa Yumei, Oura Hirona, Dambara Ruru, Haga Akane, and Funaki Musubu. All seven girls did a dance performance of Juice=Juice's debut single "Watashi ga Iu Mae ni Dakishimenakya ne".
===2014===
From March 15 to May 31, Niinuma participated in the Morning Musume '14's spring concert tour as a back dancer and the opening act alongside Yoshihashi Kurumi, Nomura Minami, Wada Sakurako, Inaba Manaka and Dambara Ruru.
===2015===
On April 29, it was announced that Niinuma would be debuting in a new unit named Tsubaki Factory alongside Yamagishi Riko, Kishimoto Yumeno, Asakura Kiki, Ogata Risa, and Tanimoto Ami.
===2017===
On October 20, Niinuma celebrated her 18th birthday at a fanclub event titled Tsubaki Factory Niinuma Kisora Birthday Event 2017, featuring two shows at Square Ebara Hiratsuka Hall.
===2018===
On July 25, the comedian duo released their debut single "", which features Niinuma in the B-side "Sunao ni Narenai Sakuranbo" as a member of the fictional group Yamato Nadeshiko Semicolon along with and Akiyama Mao.https://twitter.com/sawayakagoro/status/999274082716696576"上々軍団CDデビュー！デビューシングル『仲間』配信スタート！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2018-07-25.
On October 23, Niinuma celebrated her 19th birthday at a fanclub event titled Tsubaki Factory Niinuma Kisora Birthday Event 2018, featuring two shows at TOKYO FM HALL.
===2019===
On May 16, it was announced that Niinuma had fallen down stairs on her way to work and at the hospital was diagnosed with a tailbone fracture and a buttock contusion, which would take one month for her to recover from. She was advised to avoid intense exercise and rest. As a result, Niinuma was absent from the rest of the Tsubaki Factory Live Tour 2019 Haru・Ranman shows and the Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 6 Gaiden ~Tasogare no Kamen~ musical."つばきファクトリー 新沼希空に関するお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2019-05-15.
On October 23, Niinuma celebrated her 20th birthday at a fanclub event titled Tsubaki Factory Niinuma Kisora Birthday Event 2019, featuring two shows at Shinjuku ReNY.
===2020===
On May 14, she opened up an official Instagram account."ハロー！プロジェクトメンバーオフィシャルInstagramスタート！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2020-05-14.
On October 20, she celebrated her 21st birthday at a fanclub event titled Tsubaki Factory Niinuma Kisora Birthday Event 2020, featuring two shows at LANDMARK HALL."★ファンクラブ会員限定イベント★「つばきファクトリー 新沼希空バースデーイベント2020」開催決定！" (in Japanese). UP-FC. 2020-09-14. In compliance with government policy, cheering, crowding, standing, and closeness in the venue were prohibited, and wearing masks were required to enter.
===2021===
On October 26, it was announced that Niinuma would be temporarily halting her activities. Niinuma complained of poor physical conditions a week prior to the announcement, and after consulting a doctor on October 25, she was diagnosed with allergic rash from generalized drug medicine. To improve the symptoms, the doctor said that it would take about two weeks of medical treatment, and it would take even more time for the rash to completely disappear, so the timing of resumption of her activities would be decided after further improvement in her health. Due to this, her birthday event scheduled for October 28 was postponed and she was also absent from the Hello! Project 2021 Aki "Zoku Kachou Fuugetsu" tour on October 31. As for the details of the forTUNE music event, to be held at Belle Salle Shinjuku Grand on October 30, would be announced as soon as decided."つばきファクトリー 新沼希空に関するお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2021-10-26. On November 2, an update revealed that despite her symptoms are improving, the doctor diagnosed for her to continue the medical treatment until she is completely cured. Due to this, her WithLIVE Online Individual Talk, which was scheduled for November 3 and 6, was postponed to November 28,"つばきファクトリー 新沼希空WithLIVEオンライン個別お話し会開催延期のお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2021-11-02. and she would be absent from Tsubaki Factory's 8th single online release events that were held on November 3 and 6, and from the Hello! Project 2021 Aki "Zoku Kachou Fuugetsu" tour on November 7."つばきファクトリー新沼希空に関するお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2021-11-02. On November 12, a new update announced that Niinuma has fully recovered and have been lifted from medical treatment, and that she would be resuming activities on November 13 at the Hello! Project 2021 Aki "Zoku Kachou Fuugetsu" concert in Nagano."つばきファクトリー 新沼希空 活動再開のお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2021-11-12.
On November 19, she celebrated her 22nd birthday at a fanclub event titled Tsubaki Factory Niinuma Kisora Birthday Event 2021, featuring two shows at LANDMARK HALL."『つばきファクトリー 新沼希空バースデーイベント2021』振替公演日程とチケット払い戻し方法のご案内" (in Japanese). UP-FC. 2021-11-05.
On December 31, Niinuma was appointed as Tsubaki Factory's new sub-leader at the Tsubaki Factory Premium concert of the Hello! Project Year-End Party 2021 ~GOOD BYE & HELLO!~.
===2022===
On October 20, she celebrated her 23rd birthday at a fanclub event titled Tsubaki Factory Niinuma Kisora Birthday Event 2022, featuring two shows at LANDMARK HALL.
===2023===
On January 4, it was announced that Niinuma complained of neck pain during the morning of the same day, and after consulting a doctor at the hospital, she was diagnosed with a sprained cervical spine. Since she needs neck immobilization and rest for at least 5 days, the resumption of her activities would be decided after consulting with a doctor while monitoring her progress. As result, she was absent from the January 4 and 8 Team B concerts of the Hello! Project 2023 Winter ~TWO OF US~ tour."つばきファクトリー 新沼希空に関するお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2023-01-04. On January 11, an update announced that Niinuma would be resuming her activities at the Tsubaki Factory Major Debut 5 Shuunen Kinen FC Tour ~LAST PARADE~ live on January 13 after she consulted with a doctor and them confirming that her symptoms had improved and allowed her to return."つばきファクトリー 新沼希空 活動再開のお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2023-01-11.
On October 20, she celebrated her 24th birthday at a fanclub event titled Tsubaki Factory Niinuma Kisora Birthday Event 2023, featuring two shows at HIKOSEN Theater.
On October 29, it was announced at the Tsubaki Factory Concert Tour 2023 Aki "Atarayo" that Niinuma would be succeeding Yamagishi Riko as the second leader of Tsubaki Factory following Yamagishi's graduation on November 6.https://twitter.com/tsubakifac_uf/status/1718611733529665730
On December 7, she took part in Hello! Project 25 Shunnen Kinen Special FC Event Vol.3 alongside Oda Sakura, Haga Akane, Yokoyama Reina, Ise Layla, Kawana Rin, Yamazaki Yuhane, Saito Madoka and Tsutsui Roko at Yamano Hall. This event covered the 2011-2016 era of Hello! Project's history.
===2024===
On January 26, it was announced that Niinuma would be graduating from Tsubaki Factory and Hello! Project at the end of the group's upcoming spring concert tour and retire from the entertainment industry afterwards.
On March 31, it was announced at the Hello! Project Hina Fes 2024 <Tsubaki Factory & OCHA NORMA Premium> concert that Niinuma's graduation concert would be held on June 10 at Nippon Budokan.
On June 10, she officially graduated from Tsubaki Factory and Hello! Project at the Tsubaki Factory Concert Tour 2024 Haru "C'mon Everybody !" Niinuma Kisora Sotsugyou Special ~Ready Go! Now!~ in Nippon Budokan. Following her graduation, she left and retired from the entertainment industry."つばきファクトリー新沼希空、涙の卒業&芸能界引退「希望しかない」 新リーダーは最後の結成メンバー谷本安美に" (in Japanese). ORICON MUSIC. 2024-06-10. The day after, she released her graduation song "Watashi ga Obasan ni Natte mo" digitally."新沼希空(つばきファクトリー)「私がオバさんになっても」本日6/10(月)24時配信スタート！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2024-06-10.
==Personal Life==
==Profile==
==Discography==
===Digital Songs===
*[2024.06.11] Watashi ga Obasan ni Natte mo
===Fanclub DVDs===
*[2018.03.24] Tsubaki Factory Ogata Risa・Niinuma Kisora Birthday Event 2017
*[2019.03.26] Tsubaki Factory Ogata Risa・Niinuma Kisora Birthday Event 2018
*[2020.01.26] Tsubaki Factory Niinuma Kisora・Ono Mizuho Birthday Event 2019
*[2021.03.26] Tsubaki Factory Niinuma Kisora・Tanimoto Ami Birthday Event 2020
*[2022.03.xx] Tsubaki Factory Niinuma Kisora・Tanimoto Ami Birthday Event 2021
==Publications==
===Solo Photobooks===
*[2024.05.17] Kisora
==Works==
===Theater===
*[2015] Thank You Very Berry
*[2016] Kizetsu Suru Hodo Aishiteru!
===TV Programs===
*[2015–2019] The Girls Live
*[2019–2020] AI・DOL PROJECT (AI・DOL プロジェクト)
*[2020] Hello! Project presents... "Solo Fes!"
*[2020–2021] Hello Pro! TOKYO Sanpo (ハロプロ!TOKYO散歩)
*[2021–2024] Ikuze! Tsubaki Factory (行くぜ！つばきファクトリー)
*[2021] Hello! Project presents... "Solo Fes! 2"
===Internet===
*[2013–2024] Hello! Project Station
*[2014–2016] MUSIC+
*[2015–2016] GREEN ROOM
*[2016–2024] Upcoming
*[2016–2017] Girls Night Out
*[2017–2021] tiny tiny
*[2018–] OMAKE CHANNEL
*[2018] Hello Pro no Monohon!
*[2019–2020] Hello Pro no Oshigoto Challenge
*[2019] Hello Pro Kouhaku Taiko THE☆BATTLE 2019
*[2020] Hello Pro Dance Gakuen Kaigai Katsudo (2 episodes)
*[2020] Hello! Project presents... "premier seat"
===Music Videos===
*[2019] ANGERME - Koi wa Accha Accha ("Koushiki Accha Accha Ouentai" PV)
==Trivia==
==Honorary Titles==
 
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==References==
==External Links==
*Tsubaki Factory Profile
*Instagram
*Tsubaki Factory Official Blog
*Hello Pro Kenshuusei Blogs: December 2013, February 2014, September 2014 (not tagged), November/December 2014, February/March 2015, Hello! Project Tours
*Wikipedia: Japanese
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