Michishige Sayumi

Michishige Sayumi (道重さゆみ) is a Japanese pop singer and talent. She is a former sixth generation member and leader of Morning Musume, as well as a former leader of Hello! Project."道重さゆみ、モー娘。新リーダーに就任　“自過剰キャラ”でも「さすがに不安」" (in Japanese). Oricon. 2012-05-19."道重さゆみ ： モー娘。8代目リーダーに就任" (in Japanese). Mantan Web. 2012-05-18.Okai Chisato. "はろこーん千聖" (in Japanese). ℃-ute Official Blog. 2012-08-19.
She first became a member of Morning Musume in 2003, as a sixth generation member alongside Fujimoto Miki, Kamei Eri and Tanaka Reina. On November 26, 2014, she passed her leadership of Morning Musume to Fukumura Mizuki and Hello! Project to Yajima Maimi when she graduated.
She is well known for portraying a narcissistic image in TV shows, often calling herself the cutest member of Morning Musume.Music Fighter. 2005-07-16 She created "Usa-chan Peace" (Bunny Peace), which is a phrase Michishige uses to identify herself.
==Biography==
===Early Life===
Michishige Sayumi was born on July 13, 1989 in Ube, Yamaguchi, Japan.
When she was in elementary school, she won an award for aerobics. She also took piano lessons.
===2002-2004===
In latter half of 2002, Michishige auditioned the Morning Musume LOVE Audition 2002 for an opportunity to join the group and successfully passed."道重さゆみの歴史" (in Japanese). Morning Musume '14 Special Release Site. 2014 (Archived: 2014-11-24). On January 19, 2003, Michishige was introduced as a 6th generation member alongside Kamei Eri, Tanaka Reina and soloist Fujimoto Miki.
Michishige, along with Kamei and Tanaka, had their first stage debut on May 5th during the Morning Musume CONCERT TOUR 2003 Haru "NON STOP!", Yasuda Kei's graduation concert.
On July 30, 2003, Morning Musume's 19th single, "Shabondama", was released. This was Michishige's debut single, as well as Kamei and Tanaka's.
Following her debut single, Michishige was added to Morning Musume Otomegumi, one of two Morning Musume subgroups created to have performances in towns with smaller venues. The group released two singles: "Ai no Sono ~Touch My Heart!~", which was released on September 18, 2003, and "Yuujou ~Kokoro no Busu ni wa Naranee!~", which was released on February 25, 2004.
From October 7, 2003 to September 28, 2004, Michishige appeared in the show M no Mokushiroku as a regular along with Nakazawa Yuko.
===2005===
Michishige was assigned as mentor to 7th generation member Kusumi Koharu."道重が久住小春教育でストレス、溜め込みすぎてまゆ毛抜いていた。" (in Japanese). Nari Nari. 2014-11-17. She later admitted that she hated being Kusumi's mentor, because Kusumi had to be taught everything. Because it was too stressful for her, Michishige took out her frustration by plucking out her eyebrows. As a result, the mentor-pupil system within Morning Musume was removed.
===2006===
In October, Michishige began hosting her own half-hour radio show, Michishige Sayumi no Konya mo Usa-chan Peace, on CBC Radio every Monday at 23:30.
===2007===
On June 9, Michishige began co-hosting the radio show Young Town Doyoubi, following Fujimoto Miki's FRIDAY magazine scandal and subsequent resignation from Morning Musume. Her final appearance in the show was on November 22, 2014.
===2009===
Michishige appeared several times on different Japanese variety TV shows, either on her own or along with other members, usually with Yaguchi Mari. In the summer she gained decent recognition in the Japanese media due to her appearing in high-rated shows like London Hearts, Downtown DX and Odoru Sanma Goten, as well as in less popular shows. Netizens have pointed out “lately Michishige has been appearing often on TV.” A TV Guide article praised her sharp tongue. Michishige used her sharp tongue on her radio show where, on certain episodes, she would comment on something from the point of view of “Good/Angel Sayumi” and “Bad/Black/Devil Sayumi.”
It was revealed in July 2009 that Michishige would form part of Zoku v-u-den along with Junjun and Sugaya Risako.
===2010===
In February, Michishige officially opened up a Gree blog.
In March, Yaguchi Mari, Satoda Mai, and Michishige were revealed to be regulars on the midnight TBS show Aimai na!. Michishige confirmed on her blog that she would be a regular on the show.
The official site for the Momusu Rokkies (Morning Musume 6th Generation) event titled "Morning Musume Presents Michishige Sayumi, Kamei Eri, Tanaka Reina Premium Summer Dinner Show" at Prince Hotel in Shinagawa was opened.
===2011===
It was announced that Michishige would be the voice for "Harori" in the MMO game Dragon Nest.
Along with Tanaka Reina, Michishige hosted a premium Christmas dinner show on December 23 at the Prince Hotel.
===2012===
On January 2, it was announced that 5th Generation member Niigaki Risa would graduate from Morning Musume and Hello! Project on May 18. As Michishige was the second oldest in Morning Musume and Hello! Project at the time, Morning Musume and Hello! Project leadership was passed down to Michishige after the graduation of Niigaki on May 19."道重さゆみ ： モー娘。8代目リーダーに就任" (in Japanese). MANTAN WEB. 2012-05-18."モー娘。「歴史的」和解にファン感銘 新リーダーは道重さゆみ" (in Japanese). J-CAST. 2012-05-19. She became the 8th Morning Musume leader and the 4th Hello! Project leader.
On January 23, a contest was held in Japan during a press conference to pick a new voice for Harori from Dragon Nest, the in-game idol character Michishige had previously voiced. The contest was called "God Idol! Harori Junior-Senior Battle". The contestants were Tsugunaga Momoko, Barbie-san, and herself. The rest of the match took place online in which she came out victorious.
On October 10, Michishige opened an Ameba blog."始まります☆". Michishige Sayumi's Official Ameba Blog. 2012.10.10.
===2013===
On January 19, both Michishige and Tanaka Reina officially had spent 10 full years in Morning Musume. The graduation announcement of Tanaka meant that Michishige would become the last remaining sixth generation member of Morning Musume, as well as the last member remaining from the "Platinum Era".
On October 12, Michishige was declared the longest serving Morning Musume member, which was previously held by Niigaki Risa. On that day, she had served a total of 3,920 days in the group (Niigaki graduated with 3,919 days served).Fukuda Rei. "道重さゆみ、モー娘。最長在籍期間を更新！喜びと感謝をつづる" (in Japanese). Cinema Today. 2013-10-12. Archived 2013-10-15.
On October 27, Michishige released a new photobook called Blue Rose."ブック - 道重さゆみ - 写真集" (in Japanese). Hello! Project.
===2014===
On January 1, Michishige started off the new year with a total of 4000 days in Morning Musume."2014年ハロプロ新春公演が開幕。在籍日数4001日の道重さゆみ「私、モーニング娘。になるために生まれてきた」" (in Japanese). BARKS. 2014-01-02.
On January 19, Michishige became the first member to be in the group for 11 years.
On March 31, it was announced Michishige would hold a fanclub bus tour for her birthday, from July 12 to July 14 in her home prefecture Yamaguchi.
On April 29, during the Morning Musume '14 Concert Tour Haru ~Evolution~ concert in Yamaguchi, Michishige announced her graduation from Morning Musume and Hello! Project at the the end of Morning Musume '14's fall concert tour."モーニング娘。'14・道重さゆみ、卒業を発表" (in Japanese). BARKS. 2014-04-29."モーニング娘。'14道重さゆみ、秋ツアーを最後に卒業" (in Japanese). Natalie. 2014-04-29."モー娘。道重さゆみが卒業を発表「次の世代にバトンタッチ」" (in Japanese). Oricon Style. 2014-04-29."つんく♂、道重の卒業“美学”に親心　「彼女の卒業までさらなる応援を」と呼びかけ" (in Japanese). Oricon Style. 2014-04-29."道重さゆみがモー娘。卒業を発表！　今秋の単独ツアー最終日で" (in Japanese). SANSPO. 2014-04-29.
On June 14, Michishige, along with T.M.Revolution and w-inds., hosted the MTV Video Music Awards Japan 2014."モーニング娘。’14道重さゆみ、Berryz工房「MTV VMAJ 2014」に出演決定！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2014."MTV VMAJ 2014　6月14日に開催！MC＆ライブアクト第1弾決定" (in Japanese). MTV Japan. 2014-03-28.
On September 20, Michishige announced that after her Yokohama Arena graduation, she would be taking a temporary leave of entertainment activities to rest her body and mind.http://ameblo.jp/sayumimichishige-blog/entry-11927884709.html
Michishige concluded her radio show Michishige Sayumi no Konya mo Usa-chan Peace on November 24 with an 1 hour special.
On November 26, Michishige graduated from Morning Musume and Hello! Project at Yokohama Arena."モーニング娘。道重、11月の横アリで卒業" (in Japanese). Natalie.mu. 2014-08-16. Michishige sang "Akai Freesia" as her graduation song in Morning Musume '14 Concert Tour Aki GIVE ME MORE LOVE ~Michishige Sayumi Sotsugyou Kinen Special~.
===2016===
On February 4, her last appearance on Music Station before her graduation, performing "One•Two•Three (Updated)" and "TIKI BUN" with Morning Musume '14, was featured as one of the most memorable last stages performance in the past 30 years of the TV program.http://news.livedoor.com/article/detail/11151636/
On October 2, Michishige made an entry on her blog for the first time in two years, simply saying, "Long time no see. I've tried to... update.""みなさん" (in Japanese). Michishige Sayumi Official Blog. 2016-10-02. Thereafter, she noticeably began posting blog entries in a pattern. The first character of each entry title gradually spelled out her name, and each entry would be posted one day earlier than the one before it; the second entry was posted after 10 days, the third entry after 9 days, and so forth. Fans predicted that the dates would eventually count down to November 26, Michishige's graduation date, when she would possibly announce her return to entertainment."道重さゆみ「暗号ブログ」ファン大注目　11月26日「再生」宣言か" (in Japanese). Yahoo! News. 2016-11-05."The Return of Sayumi Michishige? Guess The Code In Her Blog!" Tokyo Girls' Update. 2016-11-11.
On November 26, Michishige's blog entry finally spelled out "Michishige Sayumi Saisei" (道重さゆみ再生; Michishige Sayumi Rebirth) in hiragana, and in it she announced that should would be resuming activities next spring."いちから" (in Japanese). Michishige Sayumi Official Blog. 2016-11-26. Michishige aims for a "new sensation" of performance on stage, different from lives and musicals."道重さゆみ 活動再開のお知らせ" (in Japanese). UP-FRONT PROMOTION. 2016-12-02."[EN Concerning Sayumi Michishige and blog translation]" (in Japanese). UP-FRONT LINK. 2016-12-02. She had begun taking vocal and dance lessons in order to bring up her stamina and would announce her exact schedule once it had been decided.
On December 26, it was announced that Michishige would be joining M-line club in 2017."道重さゆみ　M-line club 加入のお知らせ" (in Japanese). M-line club. 2016-12-25.
===2017===
On January 27, it was announced on the M-line club website that Michishige would hold her first comeback stage, titled SAYUMINGLANDOLL ~Saisei~, from March 19 to April 16 at COTTON CLUB in Tokyo."「SAYUMINGLANDOLL～再生～」FC先行受付のお知らせ" (in Japanese). M-line club. 2017-01-27. Shows from May 17 to May 21 at STUDIO PARTITA in Osaka were later announced."「SAYUMINGLANDOLL～再生～」大阪公演FC先行受付のお知らせ" (in Japanese). M-line club. 2017-03-24. A soundtrack album was pre-released at the venue on April 10"道重さゆみ「再生」、2年4カ月ぶりのファンとの再会は「泣かないと思います」" (in Japanese). natalie. 2017-03.19. and was released for general sale on July 5.
On March 18, Michishige made her first media appearance since graduating as a guest on Sanma's radio show Young Town Doyoubi, in which she was previously a regular."道重さゆみ、3・18『ヤングタウン』出演で活動再開" (in Japanese). ORICON NEWS. 2017-03-12.
On March 27, she brought back her former radio show for a one night special, titled Michishige Sayumi no Konya mo Usa-chan Peace ~Ichiya Kagiri no Saisei Special~, and previewed the studio versions of a couple of her new songs from SAYUMINGLANDOLL ~Saisei~."ラジコタイムフリーで聴いてシェアしよう！『道重さゆみの今夜も♥うさちゃんピース～一夜かぎりの再生スペシャル～』" (in Japanese). CBC Radio. 2017-03-27.
Michishige provided commentary for the cat photo collection Itoshi no Paris Neko -Oshare de Kawaii Paris no Neko Café de Iyasareru!-, which was photographed by Masa Tanaka at the two Le Café des Chats locations in Le Marais and Bastille."愛しのパリ猫 - おしゃれでかわいいパリの猫カフェで癒される!" (in Japanese). Amazon.jp. It was published on April 17.
Due to its popularity, more SAYUMINGLANDOLL ~Saisei~ shows at COTTON CLUB were added, taking place from July 4 to July 8."「SAYUMINGLANDOLL～再生～」7月追加公演FC先行受付のお知らせ" (in Japanese). M-line club. 2017-04-28.
On July 13, Michishige celebrated her 28th birthday at a fanclub event, titled Michishige Sayumi FC Event 2017 ~Kawaii Birthday Party~, with two shows at Yamano Hall.
On September 14, she and Tanaka Reina were surprise guests at the Morning Musume Kessei 20 Shuunen Kinen Event ~21 Nenme mo Ganbatte Ikimasshoi!~."モー娘。20周年公演でファンのリクエスト曲披露、道重さゆみ＆田中れいなも駆け付ける" (in Japanese). natalie. 2017-09-14. They performed "Ookii Hitomi" together and "Kare to Issho ni Omise ga Shitai!" with Morning Musume '17.
On October 17, it was announced that Michishige would voice the character Arisa for the last episode of Henkei Shoujo, a web anime short series.https://twitter.com/henkeigirls/status/920122590823202823"大人気アニメ『変形少女』最終話の声優が元モーニング娘。の道重さゆみさんに決定！　アフレコ後のコメントも到着！" (in Japanese). Animate Times. 2017-10-17. The episode aired on October 24.
On November 21, Michishige made a surprise appearance alongside Takahashi Ai and Tanaka Reina during the Morning Musume Tanjou 20 Shuunen Kinen Concert Tour 2017 Aki ~We are MORNING MUSUME~ at Nippon Budokan. The three of them performed "Shabondama" and "Resonant Blue" with all of the current members, and Michishige performed her "Suki da na Kimi ga" duet song with Fukumura Mizuki."【ライブレポート】モーニング娘。'17、20周年武道館に辻＆高橋＆道重＆田中らOGが出演" (in Japanese). BARKS. 2017-11-21.
On December 16 and 17, she held the Michishige Sayumi Fanclub Tour in Izu.
===2018===
On February 24, Michishige was announced a model for Án MILLE's 2018 S/S Collection catalog.https://twitter.com/AnMILLEofficial/status/967571513556852736
From March 20 to July 8, Michishige held her second solo performance series at COTTON CLUB and STUDIO PARTITA, titled SAYUMINGLANDOLL ~Shukumei~."「SAYUMINGLANDOLL～宿命～」FC先行受付のお知らせ" (in Japanese). M-line club. 2017-12-27. The original soundtrack was pre-released at the venue on April 13"[http://www.sayuminglandoll.com/news180405.html 【特典更新】道重さゆみ「SAYUMINGLANDOLL～宿命～」
オリジナルサウンドトラックCD 会場先行販売のお知らせ]" (in Japanese). SAYUMINGLANDOLL Official Site. 2018-04-06. and was released for general sale on July 4.
On April 16, a second Itoshi no Paris Neko photo collection by Masa Tanaka in collaboration with Michishige, titled Itoshi no Paris Neko 2 ~Neko to Sara to Watashi~, was released. This installment includes gravure of Michishige as well as photos she took of her sister's cat Sara."「愛しのパリ猫2～猫とセーラと私～」発売決定！！" (in Japanese). Odyssey Books. 2018-03-07."ねこ" (in Japanese). Michishige Sayumi Official Blog. 2018-03-07.
In July, Michishige was announced as a model for Án MILLE once again, this time for their 2018 A/W Collection.https://twitter.com/AnMILLEofficial/status/1016609851982544896https://twitter.com/AnMILLEofficial/status/1019170757161570304
On July 13, Michishige released her 12th solo photobook, DREAM."「大人可愛いをたっぷり見て」道重さゆみ、3年9カ月ぶりの写真集リリース" (in Japanese). natalie. 2018-06-23."“再生”道重さゆみが20代最後の写真集「かわいい…だけではない」" (in Japanese). ORICON NEWS. 2018-06-23. On the same day, she celebrated her 29th birthday at a fanclub event titled Michishige Sayumi Birthday Event 2018, featuring two shows at Yamano Hall.
On July 30, Michishige and Tanaka Reina held the Michishige Sayumi・Tanaka Reina 6ki 15 Shuunen Omedetou Event to celebrate the 15th anniversary since the 6th generation joined Morning Musume and debuted in the single "Shabondama".
From October 16 to November 18, she held the SAYUMINGLANDOLL ~Tokyo~ performance series at COTTON CLUB and STUDIO PARTITA.
On December 1 and 2, she held the Michishige Sayumi Fanclub Tour 2018 in Hamamatsu."道重さゆみファンクラブツアー2018 in浜松開催決定！" (in Japanese). M-line club. 2018-10-05.
On December 16, Michishige was a guest performer at the Big Honor Entertainment 30th Anniversary Dinner in Hong Kong alongside Juice=Juice."香港" (in Japanese). Michishige Sayumi Official Blog. 2018-12-16.Kanazawa Tomoko. "♪.香港満喫日記 金澤朋子" (in Japanese). Juice=Juice Official Blog. 2018-12-16.
===2019===
After nearly a two-month break, SAYUMINGLANDOLL ~Tokyo~ shows continued being held at COTTON CLUB from January 11 to January 20"道重さゆみ“東京”テーマの新公演開幕、年明け追加公演も決定" (in Japanese). natalie. 2018-10-16. and from March 17 to March 22."「SAYUMINGLANDOLL～東京～」再追加公演 FC先行受付のお知らせ" (in Japanese). M-line club. 2018-11-19.
On January 20, it was announced that Michishige would be a featured artist in Oomori Seiko's single "Zettai Kanojo feat. Michishige Sayumi" released on March 13."" (in Japanese). natalie. 2019-01-20.
From January 25 through 27, Michishige appeared and performed as a guest at Japan Expo Thailand 2019."Greeting from "Sayumi Michishige", @Japan Expo Thailand 2019" (in Japanese). Japan Expo Thailand (via YouTube). 2018-12-27.
On February 1, she was appointed as the new image character for the 39th edition "Editor/Writer Training Course" by Sendenkaigi, the leading publishing and communications company in Japan. She will appear in posters at major Tokyo Metro stations until late July."新イメージキャラクターに道重さゆみさんを起用。都内の主要駅でポスター掲出スタート" (in Japanese). PRTIMES. 2019-02-01.
From April 1 onward, Michishige began serving as the narrator for Hello! Project's new TV show AI・DOL PROJECT."ナレーション！" (in Japanese). Michishige Sayumi Official Blog. 2019-04-01.
On June 25, Michishige announced that she was a model for the September issue web catalog of the clothing brand 31 Sons de mode.https://www.instagram.com/p/BzH7xvHFclC/ The catalog was uploaded onto the brand's online store on August 2.https://twitter.com/tubuyakisayumin/status/1157224603107770369"8/2(fri)WEBカタログ9月号公開スタート！道重さゆみと綴る『Knit in Autumn』" (in Japanese). 31 Sons de mode. 2019-08-02.
On July 10, she opened an official Twitter account.https://www.instagram.com/p/BzuAj8Xlbhy/https://twitter.com/tubuyakisayumin/status/1148764926334259202
On July 13, Michishige published her second personal book, titled SAYU ~LOVE30~, in celebration of her 30th birthday.https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv34F9xh_pb/ Then that evening, she held the SAYUMINGLANDOLL ~BIRTHDAY LIVE 2019~ at Zepp DiverCity."7月13日のお知らせ⤴︎⤴︎" (in Japanese). Michishige Sayumi Official Blog. 2019-04-05. She also held a fanclub event on July 15, titled Michishige Sayumi Birthday Event 2019, with two shows at Yamano Hall."★ファンクラブ会員限定イベント★「道重さゆみバースデーイベント2019」開催決定！" (in Japanese). M-line club. 2019-05-10.
On July 24, she released of her first solo best album, titled SAYUMINGLANDOLL ~Memorial~, which contains a selection of songs from her SAYUMINGLANDOLL performance series in addition to her Morning Musume solo songs, covers, and two new songs. It was also pre-sold at her birthday solo live on July 13."道重さゆみ30歳の記念アルバム「SAYUMINGLANDOLL～メモリアル～」発売決定！！" (in Japanese). UP-FRONT WORKS. 2019-06-10."アルバムでるよ！！！！！！！" (in Japanese). Michishige Sayumi Official Blog. 2019-06-10.
On August 2, Michishige was revealed as the guest model for clothing brand 31 Sons de mode's September web catalog.https://twitter.com/31Sonsdemode/status/1157487461200621568
From November 3 to November 9, Michishige performed her first set of SAYUMINGLANDOLL ~Kibou~ shows at COTTON CLUB.
On December 20, Michishige became the face of the "Ii Sumaho wa, OCN Mobile ONE." campaign for NTT Communication's cheap smartphone service OCN Mobile ONE."道重さゆみの“一番かわいい”がいっぱい！「OCN モバイル ONE」コラボムービー" (in Japanese). natalie. 2019-12-20.
On December 31, she was a special guest in the first part of the Hello! Project COUNTDOWN PARTY 2019 ~GOOD BYE & HELLO!~ at Nakano Sun Plaza.https://twitter.com/tubuyakisayumin/status/1212001894148689920
===2020===
From January 11 to January 19, she performed a second set of SAYUMINGLANDOLL ~Kibou~ shows at COTTON CLUB. After a three month break, a third set of shows was set to be performed from April 4 to April 12.
On February 3, Michishige was revealed as the cover model for Omura Atsushi's novel Shion wa, Boku ni Osekkai." 『しおんは、ボクにおせっかい』Amazon予約開始 " (in Japanese). Omura Atsushi note. 2020-02-03.https://twitter.com/tubuyakisayumin/status/1225027927751847936
On February 5, she was announced as the guest model for clothing brand 31 Sons de mode's March web catalog.https://twitter.com/31Sonsdemode/status/1225255314922131456
On March 14 and 15, she was set to hold the Michishige Sayumi Fanclub Tour 2020 in Yamanashi Ka・ra・no♡Kawaii Tokoro!!.https://twitter.com/tubuyakisayumin/status/1209747747714158592 It was later postponed in consideration of a new policy established by the government to prevent the spread of COVID-19. On July 1, it was announced that the fanclub tour was cancelled."『道重さゆみファンクラブツアー2020 in山梨 か・ら・の♡かわいいトコロ！！』開催中止のお知らせ" (in Japanese). M-line club. 2020-07-01.
On March 26, it was announced that the third set of shows for SAYUMINGLANDOLL ~Kibou~ were postponed to due to the COVID-19 pandemic."「SAYUMINGLANDOLL～希望～」4月公演開催延期のお知らせ" (in Japanese). SAYUMINGLANDOLL. 2020-03-26. These shows were later cancelled."【6/18更新】新型コロナウイルス感染拡大に伴う中止及び振替公演の払い戻し一覧" (in Japanese). M-line club. 2020-06-18.
On May 11, Michishige Sayumi was featured as a guest model for Bijin Hyakka no Shin Rensai vol.3, the June issue of a fashion magazine by the fashion brand 31 Sons de mode.https://twitter.com/31sonsdemode/status/1260044541387837440
On July 12, she celebrated her 31st birthday at a fanclub event titled Michishige Sayumi Birthday Event 2020 ~Kotoshi wa Zen'yasai~ with two shows at Shinagawa Intercity Hall. In compliance with government policy, cheering, crowding, standing, and closeness in the venue were prohibited, and wearing masks was required to enter."★ファンクラブ会員限定イベント★「道重さゆみバースデーイベント2020～今年は前夜祭～」開催決定！" (in Japanese). M-line club. 2020-06-24.
===2021===
On June 21, it was announced that the cancelled third set of shows for SAYUMINGLANDOLL ~Kibou~ were rescheduled for July 2021."『SAYUMINGLANDOLL～希望～』FC先行受付のお知らせ" (in Japanese). M-line club. 2021.06.21
On July 13, she celebrated her 32nd birthday at a fanclub event titled Michishige Sayumi Birthday Event 2021 with two shows at Zepp DiverCity. In compliance with government policy, cheering, crowding, standing, and closeness in the venue were prohibited, and wearing masks was required to enter."★ファンクラブ会員限定イベント★「道重さゆみバースデーイベント2021」開催決定！" (in Japanese). M-line club. 2021-05-26.
On September 1, she released her second solo best album, titled SAYUMINGLANDOLL ~SAYUTOPIA~, which contains songs from the SAYUMINGLANDOLL ~Kibou~ original soundtrack and two new songs. It was also pre-sold at the third set of SAYUMINGLANDOLL ~Kibou~ performances on July 16.
===2022===
In January, Michishige participated in modeling outfits based on Miyama Ayumi's illustrations of the Pokemon Piplup (ポッチャマ; Pochama).ポッチャマ♡♡♡ (in Japanese). Michishige Sayumi Official Blog. 2022-01-23. Her image was used to promote the art exhibit at the PUBLIC TOKYO meets PROJECT POCHAMA popup store in Shibuya, available from January 29 through February 6.PUBLIC TOKYO meets PROJECT POCHAMA | プロジェクトポッチャマ (in Japanese). Pokemon.jp.
From May 23 to June 1, she held the SAYUMINGLANDOLL ~Mirai~ solo performance series at COTTON CLUB."『ＳＡＹＵＭＩＮＧＬＡＮＤＯＬＬ～未来～』 FC先行受付のお知らせ" (in Japanese). M-line club. 2022-03-11.
On July 16, she celebrated her 33rd birthday at a fanclub event titled Michishige Sayumi Birthday Event 2022 with two shows at Zepp Haneda. In compliance with government policy, cheering, crowding, standing, and closeness in the venue were prohibited, and wearing masks was required to enter."★ファンクラブ会員限定イベント★「道重さゆみバースデーイベント2022」開催決定！" (in Japanese). M-line club. 2022-06-07.
===2023===
On January 1, she was transferred from to alongside Sato Masaki, Inaba Manaka, Morito Chisaki, Ogata Risa, and Kaga Kaede.
On July 13, she celebrated her 34th birthday at a fanclub event titled Michishige Sayumi Birthday Event 2023 with two shows at I'M A SHOW.
==Personal Life==
==Profile==
==Discography==
===Best Albums===
*[2019.07.24] SAYUMINGLANDOLL ~Memorial~
*[2021.09.01] SAYUMINGLANDOLL ~SAYUTOPIA~
*[2023.02.15] SAYUMINGLANDOLL ~Sayumi Mirai~
*[2024.04.03] SAYUMINGLANDOLL ~Mine to Pango~
===Soundtrack Albums===
*[2017.07.05] "SAYUMINGLANDOLL ~Saisei~" Original Soundtrack
*[2018.07.04] "SAYUMINGLANDOLL ~Shukumei~" Original Soundtrack
*[2018.12.05] "SAYUMINGLANDOLL ~Tokyo~" Original Soundtrack
===Collaboration Singles===
*[2019.03.13] Zettai Kanojo feat. Michishige Sayumi (絶対彼女 feat. 道重さゆみ) (Oomori Seiko)
===Solo DVDs===
*[2007.07.18] 17 ~Love Hello! Michishige Sayumi DVD~
*[2008.10.01] LOVE STORY
*[2009.07.22] 20's time.
*[2010.04.28] Sayu
*[2011.03.30] homey
*[2014.09.20] Morning Musume '14 Michishige Sayumi Sotsugyou Memorial
*[2014.11.19] SAYUMI+
*[2019.11.20] SAYUMINGLANDOLL ~BIRTHDAY LIVE 2019~
===Solo Fanclub DVDs===
*[2013.11.26] Morning Days Happy Holiday ~Michishige Sayumi Birthday Fan Club Tour in Ibaraki~
*[2014.10.26] Morning Days Happy Holiday ~Michishige Sayumi Birthday FC Bus Tour in Yamaguchi
*[2015.01.27] Morning Musume '14 Michishige Sayumi FC Event
*[2015.05.xx] Michishige Sayumi on Morning Musume '14 Concert Tour Aki ~GIVE ME MORE LOVE~ Michishige Sayumi Sotsugyou Special
*[2017.10.xx] Michishige Sayumi FC Event 2017 ~Kawaii Birthday Party~
*[2018.03.24] Michishige Sayumi Fanclub Tour in Izu
*[2018.11.16] Michishige Sayumi Birthday Event 2018
*[2019.04.26] Michishige Sayumi Fanclub Tour 2018 in Hamamatsu
*[2019.10.26] Michishige Sayumi Birthday Event 2019
*[2020.10.28] Michishige Sayumi Birthday Event 2020 ~Kotoshi wa Zen'yasai~
*[2021.11.xx] Michishige Sayumi Birthday Event 2021
===Solo Blu-rays===
*[2017.12.20] SAYUMINGLANDOLL ~Saisei~
*[2018.11.07] SAYUMINGLANDOLL ~Shukumei~
*[2019.11.20] SAYUMINGLANDOLL ~Tokyo~
*[2021.12.15] SAYUMINGLANDOLL ~Kibou~
===Solo Songs===
*[2004.09.14] Senkou Hanabi (せんこう花火; Toy Fireworks) (Morning Musume cover)
*[2009.03.18] It's You
*[2012.09.12] Lalala no Pipipi (ラララのピピピ; The Pipipi of Lalala)
*[2013.09.25] Aruiteru (Updated) (歩いてる) (Morning Musume cover)
*[2014.10.15] Shabadaba Doo~ (シャバダバ ドゥ〜)
==Publications==
===Solo Photobooks===
#[2004.10.29] Michishige Sayumi (道重さゆみ)
#[2007.01.13] Doukei (憧憬)
#[2007.06.30] 17 Love-Hello! Michishige Sayumi (17ラブハロ! 道重さゆみ)
#[2007.12.09] Sousou (蒼蒼)
#[2008.09.25] LOVE LETTER
#[2009.07.11] 20sai 7gatsu 13nichi (20歳7月13日)
#[2010.04.26] Lā
#[2011.10.27] Sayuminglandoll
#[2013.01.25] Mille-feuille (美ルフィーユ)
#[2013.10.27] Blue Rose
#[2014.10.26] YOUR LOVE
#[2018.07.13] DREAM
#[2020.12.??] Sayumi Michishige Photobook
===Personal Books===
*[2014.07.13] Sayu
*[2019.07.13] SAYU ~LOVE30~
===Collaboration Books===
*[2017.04.17] Itoshi no Paris Neko -Oshare de Kawaii Paris no Neko Café de Iyasareru!- (commentary)
*[2018.04.16] Itoshi no Paris Neko 2 ~Neko to Sara to Watashi~
===Calendars===
*[2020.11.25] Michishige Sayumi Calendar 2021 (道重さゆみカレンダー2021)
==Works==
===Movies===
*[2003] Hoshizuna no Shima, Watashi no Shima ~Island Dreamin'~ (星砂の島、私の島 ~アイランド・ドリーミン~)
*[2005] Tatakae!! Cyborg Shibata San (闘え!! サイボーグしばた3)
*[2011] Keitai Deka THE MOVIE 3 Morning Musume Kyuushutsu Daisakusen! ~Pandora no Hako no Himitsu (ケータイ刑事　THE　MOVIE3　モーニング娘。救出大作戦！～パンドラの箱の秘密)
*[2011] Kare wa Imouto no Koibito (彼は、妹の恋人)
===Internet===
*[2005] Dai 10 Kai Hello Pro Video Chat (第10回ハロプロビデオチャット)
*[2006] Hello Pro Hour (4 episodes)
*[2006] Aozora Shower (青空シャワー)
*[2011] Michishige Sayumi no "Mobekimasutte Nani??"
*[2013–2014] Hello! Project Station
*[2017–] Upcoming
*[2017–2018] tiny tiny
*[2021–] M-line Music
===TV Programs===
*[2003–2007] Hello! Morning 
*[2003] Soreyuke! Gorokkies (それゆけ!ゴロッキーズ)
*[2003–2004] M no Mokushiroku (Mの黙示録) (regular)
*[2004] Futarigoto (二人ゴト)
*[2006-2008] Uta Doki! Pop Classics
*[2007–2008] Haromoni@
*[2008] Berikyuu!
*[2008–2009] Yorosen!
*[2009] Bijo Houdan (2 episodes)
*[2010–2011] Bijo Gaku
*[2010–2011] Aimai na! (あいまいナ!) (regular)
*[2011] Zaki Kami! ~Zakiyama-san to Yukai na Nakamatachi~ (ザキ神っ! ～ザキヤマさんとゆかいな仲間たち～) (regular)
*[2011–2012] Hello Pro! TIME
*[2011] Ikinari Ougon Densetsu (いきなり黄金伝説) (10,000 Yen Challenge)
*[2012] Chihara Geinousha (千原芸能社)
*[2012-2013] Hello! SATOYAMA Life
*[2014; 2017] The Girls Live
*[2019–2020] AI・DOL PROJECT (narration)
===TV Dramas===
*[2010] Hanbun Esper (半分エスパー)
*[2012] Suugaku♥Joshi Gakuen
===Anime===
*[2017] Henkei Shoujo (変形少女) (Web anime) (voice of Arisa)
===Web Dramas===
*[2006] Ojigi 30 Do (おじぎ30度) (as Chii Ruruka)
*[2011] Kare wa, Imouto no Koibito (彼は、妹の恋人)
===Video Games===
*[2011] Dragon Nest (ドラゴンネスト) (MMORPG) (voice of Harori)
===Commercials===
*[2013] Dragon Nest (ドラゴンネスト)
===Theater===
*[2006] Ribbon no Kishi The Musical
*[2008] Ojigi 30do On Stage
*[2008] Cinderella the Musical
*[2009] Ojigi de Shape Up!
*[2010] Fashionable
*[2011] Real Etude Minna no Ie Girl's STAGE (リアルエチュード みんなの家 Girl's STAGE)
*[2012] Idol Nihonryuu ~Onna Nichibu~ (アイドル日本流～おんな日舞～)
===Radio===
*[2006–2014] Michishige Sayumi no Konya mo Usa-chan Peace (道重さゆみの今夜もうさちゃんピース)
*[2007–2014; 2017] Young Town Doyoubi (ヤングタウン土曜日)
*[2017] Michishige Sayumi no Konya mo Usa-chan Peace ~Ichiya Kagiri no Saisei Special~ (道重さゆみの今夜もうさちゃんピース〜一夜限りの再生スペシャル〜)
*[2017–2019] HELLO! DRIVE! (HELLO! DRIVE! -ハロドラ-) (Fridays)
==Rankings==
*She ranked #51 in CDTV's 2004 "Which artist do you want as your girlfriend/lover?" poll.
*She ranked #54 in CDTV's 2005 "Who you wanted to have as your Valentine?" poll.
*She was voted 5th favorite member in the 2008 Hello! Project Music Awards event."第7回ハロプロ楽曲大賞2008 >> 推しメン部門" (in Japanese). espr2.jp.
*She was voted 8th favorite member in the 2009 Hello! Project Music Awards event."第8回ハロプロ楽曲大賞2009 >> 推しメン部門" (in Japanese). esrp2.jp
*She ranked #5 in the TV show Prime Minister Ota's 2010 "Most hated celebrities by women".
*She ranked #2 in Nikkei Entertainment magazine's 2010 "Most HATED female entertainers".
*She ranked #9 in Shuukan Bunshun magazine's 2010 "Female celebrities most hated by women".
*She ranked #13 in goo's 2010 "Most promising new adults".
*She ranked #2 in "Girls Other Girls Love to Hate 2010".Photograph
*She ranked #18 in CDTV's 2010 "Which artist do you want as your sweetheart?" poll.
*She ranked #85 in ENTAME magazine's "Most Influential female Idols of 2010".
*She was voted 8th favorite member in the 2010 Hello! Project Music Awards event.http://www.esrp2.jp/hpma/2010/result/member.html
*She ranked #11 in Shuukan Bunshun magazine's 2011 "Female celebs most disliked by other women".
*She ranked #14 on BUBKA magazine's most hated women of 2011.
*She was voted 3rd favorite member in the 2011 Hello! Project Music Awards event.http://www.esrp2.jp/hpma/2011/result/member.html
*She was voted 2nd favorite member in the 2012 Hello! Project Music Awards event.http://www.esrp2.jp/hpma/2012/result/member.html
*She ranked at #26 in Anikan R Yanyan magazine's May 2013 "Singing idol you like the most".
*She ranked 2nd in mixi's June 2013 Hello! Project Popularity Ranking.
*She ranked #18 in All Night Nippon Listener's 2013 Overall Female Idol Ranking.
*She ranked 5th in Nippon Cultural Broadcasting recommendation's 2013 "Female Idol Faces General Election".http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGdO_RPJISc
*She ranked #3 in Ichiban song show's 2013 "Top 5 artists from Yamaguchi Prefecture" ranking.
*She ranked at #23 in Anikan R Yanyan magazine's September 2013 "Singing idol you like the most".
*She ranked at #29 in Anikan R Yanyan magazine's October 2013 "Singing idol you like the most".
*She was voted 2nd favorite member in the 2013 Hello! Project Music Awards event.https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1526340_707443922623809_1971311801_n.jpg
*She ranked #18 in Nikkei Entertainment magazine's 2014 "Talent Power Ranking".https://scontent-a-mia.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1.0-9/10277772_565415670223290_650301316939626694_n.jpg
*In a poll taken by J-MELO, she was voted the most popular member of Morning Musume in foreign countries.J-MELO. Broadcate Date: 2014-05-30.
*She ranked at #8 in Recomen!'s 2nd annual "Female idol face" election.http://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2014/06/12/kiji/K20140612008352660.html
*She ranked 10th in Oricon Star magazine's 2014 "Favorite female idol chosen by 300 female readers".http://zasshi.news.yahoo.co.jp/article?a=20140912-00000330-orista-ent
*She ranked 4th in Oricon Star magazine's 2014 "Favorite female idol chosen by 100 female readers in their 20's".http://zasshi.news.yahoo.co.jp/article?a=20140912-00000330-orista-ent
*She ranked 7th in Oricon Star magazine's 2014 "Favorite female idol chosen by 100 female readers in their 30's".http://zasshi.news.yahoo.co.jp/article?a=20140912-00000330-orista-ent
*She ranked 3rd in a poll done on AKB48's TV show ※AKB Shirabe asking which non-AKB48 idols they're glad they don't have to compete with as rivals within the group.http://i.imgur.com/sfba0Pil.jpg
==Trivia==
*Her surname Michishige (道重) is incredibly rare, only 90 individuals in Japan share the same surname.
*She is currently the longest running Morning Musume member with a total of 11 years (4329 days). She is also featured in the most Morning Musume singles with 39 total.
*At the time of her graduation, she was the only current Morning Musume member to have been in the group at the same time as a 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 7th generation member.
*When Michishige passed the audition to join Morning Musume, Tsunku wrote a comment about her saying her singing was weak. After the audition, Michishige took vocal lessons to improve her singing, but even she admitted that her own singing was still bad.
**It was revealed by Tsunku in Music Fighter that although her singing skill is below average, she was chosen for her unknown charm point at that time. However, she did want to sing and asked Tsunku to give her more singing parts.
*In the Hello Pro Maruwakari BOOK 2014, Michishige answered that her favorite member was Sugaya Risako, she would like to have Yajima Maimi as her boyfriend and Wada Ayaka as her girlfriend, and she thought Haga Akane was an interesting Hello Pro Kenshuusei.
*She is a fan of AKB48, Perfume, Idoling!!!, and BeForU.
*She is noted for not having changed her hair in terms of color since she joined, since she considers her natural black hair as her charm point.
*Prior to joining Morning Musume, she admired Takahashi Ai and Ishikawa Rika the most.
*She is known to be the most narcissistic member.
*She is well known for trying to kiss the other members during concerts, especially Takahashi Ai.
*She called Ikuta Erina her rival.
*In Yorosen!, she taught ℃-ute about railroads. Michishige revealed she is a "rail-ota" (combination of "railroad" and "otaku") and her favorite train is the Blue Train.Yorosen!. Episodes 90-95.
*When asked who she would be if she could be another Hello! Project member, she said Suzuki Airi with the comment "to have that good feeling, singing songs with charm, just like her!"
*When asked what point of her makeup she is most particular about she replied curling her lashes and keeping her cheeks pink.
*During a TV performance recording of "Shabondama" in 2003, she accidently tossed her microphone on the floor and pretended to sing with a mic for the rest of the song. It was never aired, but was shown as a question in a Hello! Morning quiz episode.Hello! Morning. TV Tokyo. 2006-06-11.
*Since she became leader, Tsunku showed his appreciation towards Michishige by saying how reliable she has become and how her singing has improved vastly since becoming leader.
*She is allergic to cats, however, she one day wants to own one, and she often blogs pictures with her sister's cat.
*Her favorite word in English is "Japan".
*She has mentioned that her favorite Hello Pro Kenshuusei member was Makino Maria, who Michishige is also idolized by in return.
**When she joined Morning Musume as a 12th generation member, Makino was happy she was given light pink as her official member color because she loved Michishige, who's own member color was pink."モーニング娘。’15工藤 遥と12期メンバーのGRADATIONグッズ紹介" (in Japanese). UF Goods Land (via YouTube). 2015-03-11.
*Every single released under her leadership was certified Gold by RIAJ, recognizing more than 100,000 copies sold.
*She has multiple fans in show business (outside Hello! Project), including Ichikawa Miori, Kojima Haruna, Yanagihara Kanoko, Furusaki Hitomi, Sasazaki Mami and Sakaguchi Anri."フレッシュレモン". Michishige Sayumi's Official GREE Blog. 2011.08.31.In an interview in the official AKB48 Fanclub, Kojima was asked "Which Idol do you admire?". She answered Michishige Sayumi."柳原さんから". Michishige Sayumi's Official GREE Blog. 2011.08.07."久しぶりに。。。". Furusaki Hitomi's Official Blog. 2011.10.01."MAMIさん". Michishige Sayumi's Official GREE Blog. 2011.05.12."☆お返事４☆". Sakaguchi Anri's Official Blog. 2011.02.15.
*On her radio show, Michishige says her family all became narcissistic like her.
*She is the last member of her generation to graduate.
*During her graduation concert, she kissed Sayashi Riho in "Kare to Issho ni Omise ga Shitai!".
*Takahashi Ai sent her a picture of a running man once, and nothing else, which confused her.
*Her likeness was used in episode #18 of the anime series Gintama as a maid cafe waitress doing the Usa-chan Peace pose.
*She was the last remaining Morning Musume and Hello! Project member to be born in the 1980's.
==Honorary Titles==
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==References==
==External Links==
*J.P ROOM Profile
*Morning Musume Profile (archived)
*Official Blog "Sayuminglandoll"
*Social Media Pages: Twitter, Instagram
*Music Streaming Links
*Official Gree Blog (inactive)
*Michishige Sayumi Ustream (inactive)
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