Ishiguri Kanami

Ishiguri Kanami (石栗奏美) is a Japanese pop singer under Hello! Project as a member of OCHA NORMA and a former member of Hello Pro Kenshuusei Hokkaido.
Prior to joining Hello! Project, she was a member of the idol group Team Crerekko! Jr. and its sub-unit PURE@DOLL.
==Biography==
===Early Life===
Ishiguri Kanami was born on April 20, 2004 in Hokkaido, Japan.
===2013-2014===
Ishiguri was a member of Team Crerekko! Jr. and the sub-unit PURE@DOLL from 2013 until she graduated on January 22, 2014."Teamくれれっ娘！Jr.　PURE@DOLLメンバー昇格公開オーディションライブ" (in Japanese). Dosanko Idol Ouen Tai. 2013-07-21."Teamくれれっ娘！ジュニア、石栗奏美に関する大切なお知らせ" (in Japanese). Dosanko Idol Ouen Tai. Originally posted by: Cradle Cradle co.,Ltd. Blog. 2014-07-23.
===2015===
She participated in the Hello! Project "Hokkaido Gentei" Member Audition.
===2016===
On July 16, it was announced that the successful applicants of the Hello! Project "Hokkaido Gentei" Member Audition would join the newly established trainee branch, Hello Pro Kenshuusei Hokkaido."​「ハロプロ研修生北海道」始動のお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2016-07-16. Ishiguri was officially introduced as one of the first seven members on July 30 at the Hello! Project 2016 SUMMER ~Sunshine Parade~ concert in Sapporo alongside Oota Haruka, Sato Hikari, Kawano Minori, Kudo Yume, Kitagawa Ryo, and Yamazaki Mei."ハロプロ「北海道限定」研修生7人初披露" (in Japanese). ORICON STYLE. 2016-07-31.
===2018===
On May 6, she won a guest judge's award at the Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2018 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~ event for her performance of "Watashi no Nanni mo Wakacchanai".
===2019===
Ishiguri participated in Morning Musume '19 LOVE Audition, but failed.
On May 4, Ishiguri won the Judge's singing award at the Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2019 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~ event for her performance of "Kimagure Princess"."「Hello! Project 研修生発表会2019 ～春の公開実力診断テスト～」結果発表" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2019-05-07.
On July 11, she was one of the first five Hello Pro Kenshuusei and Hello Pro Kenshuusei Hokkaido members assigned to the rotational Hello Pro Kenshuusei Unit, who would perform in the Hello! Project 2019 SUMMER concert tour starting on July 13."​ハロプロ研修生の新体制について" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2019-07-11."ハロプロ研修生の新体制について" (in Japanese). UP-FC. 2019-07-11.
===2020===
On July 26, Ishiguri won the best performance award with a total of 1013 fan votes for her performance of "Resonant Blue" at the Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2020 ~Natsu no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~.http://www.helloproject.com/news/12197/
===2021===
On March 7, it was announced at the end of the Hello! Project Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2021 3gatsu ~Yell~ recital that Ishiguri would be joining a new Hello! Project group, with their formation being aimed by the end of the year."​ハロー！プロジェクト 新グループ結成のお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2021-03-07.
On December 12, Ishiguri was announced as a founding member of Hello! Project's new group OCHA NORMA."ハロプロ新グループ「OCHA NORMA」誕生 メンバー10人活動開始で宮本佳林もエール「お茶の間から応援したい」" (in Japanese). modelpress. 2021-12-12. In the following day, on December 13, she was promoted from Hello Pro Kenshuusei Hokkaido.
===2022===
On February 9, it was announced that Ishiguri Kanami and Hello Pro Kenshuusei were absent from the February 11 Hello! Project 2022 Winter ~LOVE & PEACE~ shows due to Ishiguri and half of the Kenshuusei members being classified as a close contact to someone who was diagnosed positive with COVID-19."「Hello! Project 2022 Winter～LOVE & PEACE～」2/11(金・祝) 仙台サンプラザ公演の開催について" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2022-02-09. She was also absent from the February 12 and 13 events of OCHA NORMA FC Event 2022 ~OCHA NORMA no Ma~."「OCHA NORMA FCイベント2022 ～OCHA NORMAの間～」 2/12(土) 仙台PIT公演・2/13（日）東別院ホール公演出演者変更のお知らせ" (in Japanese). UP-FC. 2022-02-09.
On April 24, she celebrated her 18th birthday at a fanclub event titled OCHA NORMA Ishiguri Kanami・Yonemura Kirara・Nishizaki Miku FC Event 2022, featuring three shows at Shinjuku ReNY in Tokyo.
On June 3, it was reported that Ishiguri was diagnosed with COVID-19. In the midnight of June 2, Ishiguri had symptoms of fever, sore throat, and headache, so she did an antigen test at her home and a positive reaction for COVID-19 was confirmed. After consulting with the medical institution, she was instructed to take medical treatment and wait at her home until June 12 due to the positive results in multiple antigen tests and her symptom of fever. Based on the results and activities before June 2, the staff have also determined that the remaining OCHA NORMA members were close contacts of Ishiguri, so they would be also self-isolate at home for the time being. Other than Ishiguri, no symptoms of fever or other symptoms were confirmed for the OCHA NORMA members. As result to the diagnosis, the release commemorative mini-live event of OCHA NORMA's major debut single that was scheduled to be held on June 4 at Airport Walk Nagoya was cancelled."OCHA NORMA 石栗奏美 新型コロナウイルス感染に関するご報告" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2022-06-03.
On September 30, it has been reported that Ishiguri was diagnosed with functional gastrointestinal disease. As a result, she will be absent from the following performances and broadcasts until she recuperates."OCHA NORMA 石栗奏美の欠席に関するお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2022-09-30.
On October 7, it was announced that Ishiguri has been suspended from activities due to functional gastrointestinal disease."OCHA NORMA石栗奏美の活動再開のお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2022-10-07.
===2023===
On April 20, Ishiguri celebrated her 19th birthday at a fanclub event titled OCHA NORMA Ishiguri Kanami Birthday Event 2023, featuring two shows at LANDMARK HALL in Kanagawa. She will also release her first photobook, sonare.https://twitter.com/ocha_norma/status/1634926215680380928
===2024===
On January 24, Ishiguri revealed that she had suffered a relapse of Kikuchi Disease, a condition she had previously suffered in Junior High. This condition caused her swollen and painful lymph nodes, slight fever, lethargy, headache and nausea. As a result, she would be limiting her performances while her symptoms improved.https://ameblo.jp/ocha-norma/entry-12837889567.html
On April 19, Ishiguri will celebrate her 20th birthday at a fanclub event titled OCHA NORMA Ishiguri Kanami Birthday Event 2024, featuring two shows at Yamano Hall.
==Personal Life==
==Profile==
==Publications==
===Solo Photobooks===
*[2023.04.20] sonare
==Works==
===Theater===
*[2021] Toshokan Monogatari ~3tsu no Bookmark~
===TV Programs===
*[2020–2021] Hello Dream.
===Internet===
*[2016–] Hello! Project Station
*[2017–] Upcoming
*[2021–] OMAKE CHANNEL
===Radio===
*[2016–2020] Hello! to meet you!
*[2020–2021] Hello Pro Kenshuusei Hokkaido no Hello! Real☆School (ハロプロ研修生北海道のHello! リアル☆スクール)
*[2022–] OCHA NORMA Ishiguri Kanami no Hello! Real☆School (OCHA NORMA 石栗奏美のHello! リアル☆スクール)
===Music Videos===
*[2021] Miyamoto Karin - Kikakugai no Romance (as a back-up dancer)
==Trivia==
*She is the tallest member of Hello Pro Kenshuusei Hokkaido.
*Her future goal is to appear in musicals and variety shows, or fishing shows. She also wants to have radio and modeling jobs.
*She and fellow Hello Pro Kenshuusei Hokkaido member Sato Hikari were born only one day apart.
*She said if she were to choose a career other than becoming an idol, she'd like to try being a flight attendant.
*She studied ballet for 5 years.
*She passed Kanji Kentei Level 2 when she was in her second year of middle school."第一試合 ゴングがなった〜　石栗奏美". Ocha Norma Official Blog. Ishiguri Kanami. 2021-12-28.
==References==
==External Links==
*OCHA NORMA Profile
*OCHA NORMA Official Blog
*Hello Pro Kenshuusei Hokkaido Profile (archived)
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