Hirose Ayaka

Hirose Ayaka (広瀬彩海; birth name: 廣瀬彩海) is a former Japanese idol under Hello! Project as a member and the leader of Kobushi Factory. She was first introduced as a Hello Pro Kenshuusei member on November 29, 2014 at the Hello Pro Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2014 ~11gatsu・12gatsu no Nama Tamago Show!~.
Prior to joining Hello Pro Kenshuusei, she was a member of Kenshuusei.
On March 30, 2020, Kobushi Factory disbanded, and Hirose Ayaka graduated from Hello! Project."こぶしファクトリー活動終了のお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2020-01-08. Soon after, she left . As of late 2020, she has been working freelance as a talent and musical actress.
==Biography==
===Early Life===
Hirose Ayaka was born on August 4, 1999 in Kanagawa, Japan.
===2011-2013===
On September 19, 2011, she was officially unveiled as a new during at Shibuya Yaneura. She was designated as a senbatsu member and appeared at various events as a representative of NICE GIRL Project! Kenshuusei. 
In summer 2012, Hirose participated in the Morning Musume 11ki Member "Suppin Utahime" Audition, but failed to pass the third round.
===2014===
On November 16, appeared on stage for the last time during at Nakano Sun Plaza. Soon after, Hashimoto Nagisa, Horie Kizuki, Ogata Risa, Shimano Momoko, Hirose Ayaka, and Inoue Rei were given the opportunity to become a member of Hello Pro Kenshuusei, transferring from to and joining Hello! Project. She was formally introduced during the Hello Pro Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2014 ~11gatsu・12gatsu no Nama Tamago Show!~ on November 29 alongside the former NICE GIRL Project! trainees and three other girls.
===2015===
On January 2, during the Hello! Project 2015 WINTER ~DANCE MODE!~ concert, it was announced that Hirose would be debuting in a new Hello Pro Kenshuusei unit alongside Hamaura Ayano, Taguchi Natsumi, Ogawa Rena, Nomura Minami, Wada Sakurako, Fujii Rio and Inoue Rei. The group's name was later announced as Kobushi Factory.
On March 8, during Hello Pro Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2015 ~3gatsu no Nama Tamago Show!~, Hirose Ayaka was announced leader of Kobushi Factory.
===2016===
On August 22, Hirose celebrated her 17th birthday at a fanclub event titled Kobushi Factory Hirose Ayaka Birthday Event 2016, featuring two performances in Tokyo.
===2017===
On August 15, Hirose celebrated her 18th birthday at a fanclub event titled Kobushi Factory Hirose Ayaka Birthday Event 2017, featuring two performances in Tokyo.
===2018===
On August 6, she celebrated her 19th birthay at a fanclub event titled Kobushi Factory Hirose Ayaka Birthday Event 2018, which featured two shows at TOKYO FM HALL.
===2019===
On August 5, Hirose celebrated her 20th birthday at a fanclub event titled Kobushi Factory Hirose Ayaka Birthday Event 2019, featuring two performances at Shinjuku ReNY.
===2020===
On January 8, it was announced that Kobushi Factory would disband on March 30, 2020 with a concert at Tokyo Dome City Hall. Their final single is set to be released on March 4, 2020. Hirose had been in discussions with the agency about her graduation since early 2019, and after discussions with the group, the other members except Inoue Rei also expressed their desire to pursue a new path. It was eventually decided that the group would disband. Afterwards, Hirose graduated from Hello! Project, and began attending university to study music and songwriting in April 2020.
On March 12, Hirose was to hold a joint fanclub event with Inoue Rei and Ogata Risa titled Kobushi Factory Hirose Ayaka・Inoue Rei & Tsubaki Factory Ogata Risa FC Event 2020 at LANDMARK HALL. However, it was cancelled in consideration of a new policy established by the government to prevent the spread of COVID-19.Hirose Ayaka "今のこぶしにできること♡広瀬彩海" (in Japanese). Kobushi Factory Official Blog. 2020-02-27.
On March 30, Kobushi Factory disbanded. Afterwards, Hirose graduated from Hello! Project with the intention of leaving ."今とみんなとこれからを作る♡広瀬彩海" (in Japanese). Kobushi Factory Official Blog. 2020-03-28. Her profile was removed from UP-FRONT PROMOTION's website on April 1, indicating she parted ways with the company.
From September 25 to 27, she appeared in the cast of Otona Project's Thirtieth theatrical unit during the run of the stage play Haru no Hidamari no Gotoshi (春の陽だまりの如し).https://twitter.com/ayaka_hirose/status/1298190033665458177
From October 9 to 18, Hirose participated in the event READING LIVE DREAM~2020 in October~.https://twitter.com/ayaka_hirose/status/1301385297167413248
On November 13, she opened an official YouTube channel.https://twitter.com/ayaka_hirose/status/1327186226810523648
On December 15, Hirose held her first solo live titled Hirose Ayaka First LIVE -saikai-. The concert took place in AKIBA Cultures Theater and was broadcasted live on SKY PerfecTV! On-Demand. The concert was limited to 50 SKY PerfecTV! subscribers to watch it presentially, who were selected through lottery on SKY PerfecTV! On-Demand's website."元こぶしファクトリー広瀬彩海が配信ソロライブ開催、50名限定で現地観覧も募集" (in Japanese). natalie. 2020-11-19.https://note.com/ayaka_hirose/n/n19de9bd3558a In the concert, she also performed her first original song called "Koe no Kagiri".
===2021===
From March 17th to 21th, Hirose was in Otona Project's stage play Kotoba no Kotoba.
On May 12, it was announced that Hirose would join the cast of the stage play Psychic Gakuen ~Seishun Chou Nouryoku Batoru~ from May 12th (Wed) through May 16th at the Kokumin Mutual Aid Coop Hall / Space Zero in Tokyo. The play was also performed at the Ishikawa Komatsu Arts Theater Urara on May 22nd and 23rd.学園で繰り広げられる超能力者たちの闘い！爆走おとな小学生「サイキック学園～青春超能力バトル～」 (in Japanese) Natalie.mu. 2021.05.12.
===2022===
In January, Hirose launched Aya - LIVE (彩-Aya-LIVE), a series of self-produced live events.彩-Aya-LIVE (in Japanese). The events ran throughout the year, until the finale, Aya - LIVE ~final~, in January 2023.
From May 25 through May 29, Hirose performed in the stage play Sengoku Soukyuu ~Battle Girls~ alongside Hamaura Ayano.公演スケジュール | こくみん共済 coop ホール（全労済ホール）／スペース・ゼロ (in Japanese). Kokumin Kyousai coop Hall Schedule. (archived)
On June 11, Hirose performed as a special guest at Nagisawa Karin's graduation concert.https://twitter.com/ayaka_hirose/status/1535594116360605696
On August 7, Hirose celebrated her 23rd birthday at an event titled Hirose Ayaka Birthday Event 2022 ~Long time no sea!!~, performed at Loft9 in Shibuya.
From September 16 through September 19, she performed in the stage play Butou Senshi Odrun Z Fighter alongside Hamaura Ayano.https://x.com/ayaka_hirose/status/1749660421232140579
===2023===
On April 23, Hirose held her second one-man live concert, entitled Hirose Ayaka 2nd LIVE ~Sea through~, at LOFT9 in Shibuya.
===2024===
On March 20, she held her 3rd one-man live, entitled Hirose Ayaka 3rd Live ~colouration~.https://twitter.com/ayaka_hirose/status/1749660421232140579
On August 8 and August 10, she will hold her 25th birthday celebration in a two-part event, Hirose Ayaka BIRTHDAY EVENT 2024 ~Seaside Festa~.https://x.com/ayaka_hirose/status/1812804935626715217
==Personal Life==
==Profile==
==Discography==
===Original Songs===
*[2020.12.15] Koe no Kagiri
===Blu-rays===
*[2016.09.15] Greeting ~Hirose Ayaka・Inoue Rei~
===Fanclub DVDs===
*[2016.12.23] Kobushi Factory Hirose Ayaka・Taguchi Natsumi・Inoue Rei Birthday Event 2016
*[2017.12.21] Kobushi Factory Hirose Ayaka・Taguchi Natsumi・Inoue Rei Birthday Event 2017
*[2018.12.27] Kobushi Factory Hirose Ayaka・Inoue Rei Birthday Event 2018
*[2019.12.26] Kobushi Factory Hirose Ayaka・Inoue Rei Birthday Event 2019
==Publications==
===Joint Photobooks===
*[2017.01.14] Hirose Ayaka & Inoue Rei Mini Photobook "Greeting -Photobook-"
==Works==
===Theater===
*[2015] Week End Survivor
*[2017] JK Ninja Girls
*[2019] Reborn ~13nin no Tamashii wa Kami-sama no Yume wo Miru~
*[2020] Haru no Hidamari no Gotoshi (春の陽だまりの如し)
*[2020] Yume no Yukue (夢の行方)
*[2020] Punishment Crane (パニッシュメントクレイン)
*[2020] Bright at Night (ブライトアットナイト)
*[2020] Shotou Kyouiku Royale (初等教育ロイヤル) (Shiro-gumi)
*[2021] Watashi no Michishirube Project Vol. 1 (私の道しるべプロジェクトVol.1)
*[2021] Kotoba no Kotoba (コトバノコトバ)
*[2021] Kaki Tsuzukeru Hakushi no Saki e (描き続ける白紙の先へ) (Watashi no Michishirube Vol. 2)
*[2021] Psychic Gakuen ~Seishun Chou Nouryoku Batoru~
*[2021] Mission in Tokyo Monogatari (ミッション・イン東京物語) (daily guest)
*[2021] Golden-gai no Katasumi de (ゴールデン街の片隅で) (daily guest)
*[2021] Kan no Period. ~The Last Stage~ (漢のピリオド.～The Last Stage～)
*[2021] Quartet Room (カルテットルーム) (Room 2)
*[2021] Casket ~Shinkai kara Mieru Hoshi~ (Casket～深海から見える星～)
*[2021] Dream Box (どりーむぼっくす)
*[2022] Sengoku Soukyuu ~Battleballs~
*[2022] Sengoku Soukyuu ~Battleballs~ Dai Niji Sanada Kassen (戦国送球～バトルボールズ～第二次真田合戦)
*[2022] Erabareru no wa Itsu Datte Hitori Nandakara (選ばれるのはいつだって一人なんだから)
*[2022] Sengoku Soukyuu ~Battle Girls~
*[2022] Sengoku Soukyuu ~Battleball Gaiden~ Tenjoutenge Yuigadokuson (戦国送球～バトルボールズ外伝～天上天下唯我独尊)
*[2022] Butou Senshi Odrun Z Fighter
*[2022] Negaibana (ネガイバナ)
*[2023] Isekai Tensei Shitara Daikyouryuu Jidai de Owata. ~Jura-ki de Zetsubou-hen~ (異世界転生したら大恐竜時代でオワタ。～ジュラ紀で絶望編～)
*[2023] Sengoku Soukyuu ~Battleballs~ Osaka Fuyu no Jin (戦国送球～バトルボールズ～大阪冬の陣)
===Movies===
*[2017] JK Ninja Girls
===TV Programs===
*[2012.06.15] Tsuntube
*[2015–2019] The Girls Live
*[2016–2020] Uta-navi! (うたなび！)
*[2019] AI・DOL PROJECT (AI・DOL プロジェクト)
===Internet===
*[2014–2020] Hello! Project Station
*[2014–2016] MUSIC+
*[2015–2016] GREEN ROOM
*[2016–2020] Upcoming
*[2016–2017] Girls Night Out
*[2017–2020] tiny tiny
*[2018–2020] OMAKE CHANNEL
*[2018] Hello Pro no Monohon!
*[2019–2020] Hello Pro no Oshigoto Challenge
*[2019] Hello Pro Kouhaku Taiko THE☆BATTLE 2019
===Radio===
*[2016–2019] HELLO! DRIVE! (HELLO! DRIVE! -ハロドラ-) (Wednesdays, 2016.09–2017.09; Thursdays, 2017.10–2019.06)
===Music Videos===
*[2017] ℃-ute - To Tomorrow
*[2019] ANGERME - Koi wa Accha Accha ("Koushiki Accha Accha Ouentai" PV)
==Trivia==
==Honorary Titles==
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==References==
==External Links==
*Social Media Pages: Twitter, Instagram
*Official Fanclub 
*YouTube Channel
*Kobushi Factory Profile (archived)
*Kobushi Factory Official Blog (inactive)
*NICE GIRL Project! Kenshuusei Official Blog (archived)
*Hello Pro Kenshuusei Blogs: Hello! Project tour blog, February/March 2015
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