Fukuda Kanon

Fukuda Kanon (福田花音) is a Japanese lyricist and pop idol. She is best known as a former original member of the Hello! Project group ANGERME (formerly S/mileage). After initially joining Hello! Project in 2004 as a member of Hello Pro Egg, Fukuda also participated in the groups Shugo Chara Egg!, Shin Minimoni, and HI-FIN.
She graduated from ANGERME and Hello! Project in 2015 to become a lyricist. She later left in 2020, and joined the idol group ZOC (formerly METAMUSE) as a new member under the stage name Kannagi Maro (巫まろ), and the sub-unit zoc (formerly METAMUSE μ) in 2021. She departed from ZOC on March 31, 2024, and now goes by the same name, but with its katakana spelling (カンナギマロ).
==Biography==
===Early Life===
Fukuda Kanon was born on March 12, 1995 in Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan. Her parents named her after the canon most commonly known as "Pachelbel's Canon". She was raised as an only child. At age 2, she began taking ballet lessons, in which she practiced for around 7 years. She auditioned for Hello! Project Kids in 2002, but failed.Nanba Kazumi no Idol Sanjuurokubou. Broadcast Date: 2013-11-27.
===2004-2008: Hello Pro Egg===
In June 2004, Fukuda Kanon joined Hello! Project as a member of Hello Pro Egg after she successfully passed the auditions alongside 31 other girls. The aim of the group was to prepare the young girls for their debut into the world of entertainment, as such Fukuda received free dance and vocal training alongside the other Eggs. Fukuda continued her training and performed as a backing dancer along with the other Eggs during concerts.
In late 2005, Fukuda made her stage debut as a double cast for the character Henrika in 34 Choume no Kiseki ~Here's Love~, a musical based on the film Miracle on 34th Street. The musical starred Hashimoto Aina and Stukas Robin Shoko and ran from November to December.
In 2006, Fukuda, Hashida Mirei, Stukas Robin Shoko, and Kitahara Sayaka were selected to work on the Nissen Hikosen Project 2006 campaign single "Sora ga Aru". The single was released on April 23, 2006.
Fukuda continued performing in musicals, with 2007 being one of her most active years. She participated in the musical Hakujaden ~White Lovers~ (starring Abe Natsumi) as Shaochin, which ran in November 2006; Chitose ZukiOfficial Gekijyo Page as Mao, which ran in March 2007; Saien!! Chitose ZukiOfficial Gekijyo Page, which ran in August 2007; Heisei Revolution ~Back to the Byakkotai~Official Gekijyo Page, which ran in October 2007; and Bijogi Junction with fellow Hello Pro Egg member Maeda Yuuka, which ran in April 2008.
In 2007, Fukuda, alongside Yaguchi Mari and Hello Pro Egg members Komine Momoka, Wada Ayaka, Maeda Yuuka, Saho Akari, Okai Asuna and Ogawa Saki, took part in Tokuban!! Chao.TV ~Hello Pro Egg no Princess Ketteisen~, a special variety television program in collaboration with Chao, Hello! Project and Kids Station.http://web.archive.org/web/20070927200432/http://www.kids-station.com/minisite/chaotv/index.html The show aired from September 2 to October 21, 2007.
===2008===
On September 20, during the Shugo Chara! Matsuri event, Fukuda was selected, alongside Maeda Yuuka, Wada Ayaka and Saho Akari, to be part of the Hello Pro Egg unit Shugo Chara Egg!."ハロプロ新ユニット、イベントで正体が明らかに" (in Japanese). Natalie. 2008-09-24. They were formed to record the opening songs for the anime Shugo Chara!. They released two singles before she graduated from Shugo Chara Egg! along with Maeda and Wada.
===2009===
On April 4, Tsunku announced on his blog that a new group, later named S/mileage,"エッグ新ユニット　グループ名決定！！". Hello Project Official Fanclub Web Site. 2009-05-11.Tsunku. "Ｓ/ｍｉｌｅａｇｅ	ユニット名　由来・意味について". Tsunku Official Blog. 2009-05-08 was in the works.Tsunku. “新ユニット” (in Japanese). Tsunku Official Blog. 2009-04-04. The members listed were Wada Ayaka, Maeda Yuuka, Fukuda Kanon and Ogawa Saki. He stated the lineup was subject to change, and that it would be their "major debut".
Fukuda was also cast in a film with Yajima Maimi of ℃-ute, titled Fuyu no Kaidan.
She and the original members of Shugo Chara Egg! were in Shugo Chara the Musical. Fukuda played Nadeshiko Fujisaki.
From November 11 to 19, Fukuda starred in Koisuru Hello Kitty alongside the other S/mileage members and Mano Erina.
===2010===
In May, the members of S/mileage graduated from Hello Pro Egg and became full members of Hello! Project.
Fukuda, along with Wada Ayaka and Maeda Yuuka, formed Lilpri for the anime Hime Chen! Otogi Chikku Idol Lilpri. The girls voiced the main characters, with Fukuda as Sasahara Natsuki, and sung both the opening and ending theme songs for the anime.
===2012===
In November, Fukuda announced on her blog that her first solo photobook, Kanyon 17, would be released on December 15.
===2013===
On January 23, Fukuda released her first solo DVD, Dress up Kanon, and held a handshake event.
On February 12, it was announced that Fukuda would participate in a stageplay titled Moshimo Kokumin ga Shusho o Erandara along with Takahashi Ai, Ishikawa Rika, fellow S/mileage member Wada Ayaka, and Hello Pro Kenshuusei members Miyamoto Karin and Uemura Akari.Official Gekijyo Page There would be 11 showings from April 24 to April 30.
On March 2, at Forest For Rest ~SATOYAMA e Ikou~ SATOYAMA movement in YOKOHAMA, Fukuda was announced a member of the new SATOUMI movement unit, Plumeria, along with ℃-ute's Hagiwara Mai and Nakajima Saki and Morning Musume's Ishida Ayumi and Ikuta Erina.
On March 12, she held a fanclub event for her 18th birthday titled S/mileage Fukuda Kanon Birthday Event 2013.
On March 20, it was announced at an event that Fukuda and Wada Ayaka would release a joint photobook, S/mileage 2 ~AyaKanon 18sai no Yakusoku~, about their last moments in high school. It was released on April 25.
===2014===
On March 12, Fukuda celebrated her 19th birthday at a fanclub event titled Takeuchi Akari Birthday Event 2013 / Fukuda Kanon Birthday Event 2014 / Katsuta Rina Birthday Event 2014. The event featured two performances at the TOKYO FM HALL.
===2015: ANGERME & Graduation===
On February 2, it was announced that she, along with Wada Ayaka, were chosen as the plus models for that month's issue of H!P Digital Books.
On March 12, Fukuda celebrated her 20th birthday at a fanclub event titled ANGERME Fukuda Kanon Birthday Event 2015. The event featured two performances at the TOKYO FM HALL.
On May 20, Fukuda announced on Hello! Project Station that she would be graduating from ANGERME and Hello! Project in the fall."福田花音からのお知らせ、アンジュルムツアー、New Fes！、工藤カメラ、尾形ヘアアレンジ MC:高木紗友希・広瀬彩海【ハロ！ステ#118】" (in Japanese). Hello! Project Station (via YouTube). 2015-05-20. It was later confirmed that her graduation would take place at the ANGERME First Concert Tour 2015 Aki finale on November 29 at Nippon Budokan.
On May 26, Fukuda expressed a desire to become a lyricist after graduating from Hello! Project, challenging herself to become the first former member to go into that career.http://ameblo.jp/angerme-kanonfukuda/entry-12031119535.html
During her final interview before her graduation, she gave a message to her overseas fans regarding her future as well.
===2016===
In January, Fukuda announced she wrote the song "Doushiyou, Watashi" for Ciao Bella Cinquetti's 11th single, released on January 27. She attended their release event on January 28.
On February 28, it was announced that Fukuda Kanon wrote the lyrics for the Kizetsu Suru Hodo Aishiteru! musical soundtrack.
On July 12, it was announced that she wrote the song "Ashita Yarou wa Bakayarou" for Juice=Juice's 8th single, which was released on October 26.
Late in the year, Fukuda also wrote the song "Mijuku Hanjuku Torotoro" for Kobushi Factory's first album Kobushi Sono Ichi, which was released on November 30.
===2017===
Fukuda wrote the lyrics for Country Girls' digital single "Konamaiki Girl" which was released on August 11.
===2018===
On July 11, Hello Pro Kenshuusei released their second indies album Rainbow×2 which includes two tracks with lyrics by Fukuda: "43do" and "Tadashii Seishun tte Nan Darou".https://twitter.com/kanonfukuda/status/990049693806641152
A month later, on August 24, Country Girls released the digital songs "Matenai After Five / Kasa wo Sasu Senpai", which Fukuda wrote the lyrics for "Kasa wo Sasu Senpai".https://twitter.com/kanonfukuda/status/1032625336142327808
On August 25, she performed with former Morning Musume member Kago Ai as OG guests in the Hello! Project 20th Anniversary!! Hello! Project 2018 SUMMER ~ALL FOR ONE~ concert at Nakano Sun Plaza."「Hello! Project 2018 SUMMER」にハロプロOG豪華25人がゲスト出演" (in Japanese). natalie. 2018-06-15.
===2019===
Fukuda wrote the lyrics for "Yumemita Fifteen" from ANGERME's 26th single which was released on April 10.60TRYbu. Radio Nippon. Broadcasted: 2019-03-12. It is also the graduation song of Wada Ayaka, who Fukuda was founding members of S/mileage with.
On April 23, Fukuda opened her own YouTube channel where she plans to upload completely self-produced MVs for self-covers of songs she has written, starting with "Konamaiki Girl".https://twitter.com/kanonfukuda/status/1120548812555194370 However, she does not want to only upload self-covers, but other fun content like covers of popular Hello! Project songs and original songs while incorporating feedback from everyone.https://twitter.com/kanonfukuda/status/1120549464219975680
On December 8, it was revealed that Fukuda Kanon had written and composed a solo song for Nakanishi Kana called "Tenshi no Namida" in honor of her graduation."天使の涙♡中西香菜" (in Japanese). ANGERME Official Blog "Amerika Nikki". 2019-12-08. This song is the first that Fukuda Kanon has composed.
===2020===
On January 10, it was revealed that Fukuda Kanon's contract with had expired on December 31, 2019, and she had subsequently chosen to leave the company."福田花音に関するお知らせ" (in Japanese). UP-FRONT PROMOTION. 2020-01-10.
On March 27, it was revealed through a YouTube live stream that Fukuda has joined the idol group ZOC as a new member under the stage name Kannagi Maro (巫まろ), with marron cream as her member color.https://twitter.com/maro_kannagi/status/1243499823258427399"ZOCニューシングル「SHINEMAGIC」MV公開 新メンバー「巫まろ」加入" (in Japanese). ZOC Official Site. 2020-03-27. Her first single with the group was "SHINEMAGIC / Hyalulonely Girl", which was released on April 21.https://twitter.com/zoc_zoc_zoc/status/1243515613622001664
On April 3, it was announced that she had written the lyrics for the song "Yeah! Bokura wa Kawaranai" (Yeah! 僕らは変わらない) off of male group CUBERS' first major album.https://twitter.com/maro_kannagi/status/1246064813316247553
On May 8, she released a self-produced MV for her new solo song, "Maro Maro Joudo" (まろまろ浄土), which was written and composed by Oomori Seiko.https://twitter.com/maro_kannagi/status/1258684592141111298
On July 15, it was announced that ZOC would be
suspending activities in preparation for a period of reflection. This followed a series of previous announcements where ZOC left their agency ekoms, and member Senritsu Kanano suddenly graduated."ZOCについてのご報告" (in Japanese). ZOC Official Site. 2020-07-15. ZOC resumed activities on August 30.https://twitter.com/zoc_zoc_zoc/status/1298092996903108610
On October 1, ZOC signed with the record label avex trax and producer Oomori Seiko's independent agency TOKYO PINK. It was also announced that the group would make their major debut under the label in 2021.https://twitter.com/zoc_zoc_zoc/status/1311661000630824966https://twitter.com/oomoriseiko/status/1311688224239095810
On October 27, she repurposed an alternate personal Instagram account, originally used for food, to feature her pet cat Chabu Kannagi.https://www.instagram.com/chabu_kannagi/
===2021===
On March 29, she and fellow former ANGERME member Tamura Meimi opened up a joint Twitter account to promote their self-produced duo unit called Hana Dorobou.https://twitter.com/hanadorobou_jp/status/1376519534606094338https://natalie.mu/music/news/422861
On August 13, audio was leaked on Twitter between Fukuda Kanon and Oomori Seiko, with Oomori exhibiting verbally and physically abusive behavior towards Fukuda."ZOCにまた波乱!?　大森靖子“パワハラ音源”流出か…メンバーとされる女性が泣き喚く「生々しすぎる音声」 (in Japanese). Cyzo. 2021-08-14."Twitter Post showcasing the evidence Fukuda had consulted with both current and former members, if she should bring it to the media and press charges against Oomori, and while the other members was consulting to other people, a third party leaked it before she could. She and an unknown member had been in contact with the streamer korekore for consulting, letting him stream the information for confirming the rumors. Fukuda was unable to speak on the streaming live, as her team is still thinking about if they should take the incident to court, but have stated she wishes to stay in the group.Secondary thread with confirmed information - August 13, 2021
At their concert in Sendai on August 14, they "officially" confirmed the information was true, but stated it was the first time this happened."【LIVE REPORT】ZOC、メンバー同士の想いをぶつけ合った涙と決意の仙台公演 (in Japanese). StoryWriter. 2021-08-15."
On October 25, it was announced that Fukuda, as well as Aizome Karen, Nishii Marina, and Shizume Nodoka would start live activities as zoc, while Yachia Riko and Oomori Seiko would stay in ZOC."ZOCからのお知らせ (in Japanese). ZOC. 2021-10-25."
On October 28, reports surfaced that Fukuda had been in a relationship with WACK producer Watanabe Junnosuke before Watanabe had finalized the divorce from his previous wife.“不倫報道”ZOC巫まろ&渡辺淳之介氏がツイッターで謝罪 事務所サイトもコメント (in Japanese). Oricon News. 2021-10-28. Fukuda tweeted an apology for causing discomfort among the fans.https://twitter.com/maro_kannagi/status/1453649940501057536
===2022===
In November, Fukuda was featured on Tegami, a track on Youplus's single Mujaki. Youplus is an idol group which features former Hello! Project members Ogata Haruna and Nakanishi Kana.
===2024===
On February 28, Fukuda spoke in an Instagram Live about continuous abuse and power harassment the members receive from ZOC's management and Oomori Seiko, with Fukuda and Nishii Marina talking with the company about quitting.Twitter Thread showcasing the Feb 24 evidenceTwitter Thread showcasing the Feb 24 evidence 2 She explains a lawsuit will be made when she gets free of her contract, as the members has explained they'll quit if they can't perform with all members, including Nishii. She goes on to explain the harassment has spread to her mother getting messages from management saying "Maro is bad", as well as fellow member Shizume Nodoka explaining it's been tough since last October, and says she's in debt to Nishii and Fukuda for being there, as she wanted to quit the group with Nishii. A friends only post from Nishii's private Instagram shows Oomori entering the dressing room before a show, and starts yelling and name-calling for a full minute.Nishii Marina's private Instagram post showing yelling
Both current and former members of ZOC, as well as a former artist under TOKYOPINK, have made their own posts talking about the good memories with other members, and how it puts them in a tough spot with the abuse and power harassment, as they point out how odd it is that no member has been able to graduate happy.Aizome Karen's postTojo Jonah's postTsubakisora Kon's evidence
On March 7, it was announced that ZOC would be suspending their activities for the time being starting on March 31. With the announcement, it was also revealed that Fukuda would be departing from the group and TOKYOPINK alongside Nishii Marina and Shizume Nodoka with the suspension following the request of the departing members."ZOC 現体制終了についてのご報告 (in Japanese). ZOC. 2024-03-07."https://twitter.com/maro_kannagi/status/1765663913985868095
On March 12, she celebrated her 29th birthday at a special event titled Kannagi Maro Seitan Kinen Live ~Sound of Flower29~, featuring Nishii Marina, Shizume Nodoka and Ogawa Saki as guests.https://x.com/maro_kannagi/status/1764637395444699265
On March 31, she announced the new Japanese spelling of her stage name, as well as talk about what the name means to her in present timeKannagi Maro Twitter Post (in Japanese). Twitter/X. 2024-03-31.Translation of above Twitter post. Twitter/X. 2024-04-01.
==Personal Life==
==Profile==
==Discography==
===Other Singles===
*[2006.04.23] Sora ga Aru (空がある) (with Kitahara Sayaka, Hashida Mirei, Stukas Robin Shoko)>
===Solo Songs===
*Watashi no Kokoro (S/mileage cover; from SMILE FANTASY!)
*Watashi
*Maro Maro Joudo (まろまろ浄土)
===Solo DVDs===
*[2013.01.23] Dress up Kanon
*[2015.11.29] Fukuda Kanon Sotsugyou Memorial
===Solo Fanclub DVDs===
*[2015.xx.xx] ~ANGERME Natsu Matsuri 2015 ~Part 2~ (disc 1)
==Publications==
===Solo Photobooks===
#[2012.12.15] Kanyon 17 (かにょん17)
==Lyrics Credits==
*[2015] Watashi - ANGERME (Fukuda Kanon)
*[2016] Doushiyou, Watashi - Ciao Bella Cinquetti
*[2016] Kizetsu Suru Hodo Aishiteru! - Engeki Joshibu (Kizetsu Suru Hodo Aishiteru!)
*[2016] Rock 'n' Roll ni Tsukamitai - Engeki Joshibu (Kizetsu Suru Hodo Aishiteru!)
*[2016] Hontou no Shimai Mitai - Engeki Joshibu (Kizetsu Suru Hodo Aishiteru!)
*[2016] Taman'nai Summer - Engeki Joshibu (Kizetsu Suru Hodo Aishiteru!)
*[2016] Ashita Yarou wa Bakayarou - Juice=Juice
*[2016] Mijuku Hanjuku Torotoro - Kobushi Factory
*[2017] Konamaiki Girl - Country Girls
*[2018] 43do - Hello Pro Kenshuusei
*[2018] Tadashii Seishun tte Nan Darou - Hello Pro Kenshuusei
*[2018] Kasa wo Sasu Senpai - Country Girls
*[2019] Yumemita Fifteen - ANGERME
*[2019] Watashi no Yumemita Fifteen - ANGERME (Wada Ayaka)
*[2019] Totte Oki no Oshare wo Shite - ANGERME (Katsuta Rina)
*[2019] Zettai Idol Sengen - Hello Pro Kenshuusei
*[2019] Sokora no Yatsu to wa Onaji ni Saretakunai - BEYOOOOONDS
*[2019] Tenshi no Namida - Nakanishi Kana
*[2020] Yeah! Bokura wa Kawaranai (Yeah! 僕らは変わらない) - CUBERS
==Composition Credits==
*[2019] Tenshi no Namida - Nakanishi Kana
==Works==
===Movies===
*[2009] Fuyu no Kaidan ~Boku to Watashi to Obaachan no Monogatari~ (冬の怪談～ぼくとワタシとおばあちゃんの物語～)
*[2012] Kaidan Shin Mimibukuro•Igyou (怪談新耳袋・異形) (as Momoka)
===TV Programs===
*[2007] Tokuban!! Chao.TV ~Hello Pro Egg no Princess Ketteisen~ (特番!!ちゃお.TV〜ハロプロエッグのプリンセス決定戦〜)
*[2010–2011] Bijo Gaku (美女学)
*[2010–2012] Hanasaka Times (Disney Corner; Hanasaka Disney)
*[2011] S/mile Factory
*[2011–2012] Hello Pro! TIME (ハロプロTIME)
*[2012] S/mileage no Sono Joshiki Choto Mate Kudasai! (スマイレージのその常識チョトマテクダサイ!)
*[2012, 2014] Haiku Saku Saku! (俳句さく咲く!)
*[2012–2013] Hello! SATOYAMA Life (ハロー！ＳＡＴＯＹＡＭＡライフ)
*[2014–2016] The Girls Live
===TV Dramas===
*[2012] Suugaku♥Joshi Gakuen (数学♥女子学園)
===Anime===
*[2010–2011] (ひめチェン!おとぎちっくアイドル リルぷりっ) (as Sasahara Natsuki)
===Theater===
*[2005] 34 Choume no Kiseki (34丁目の奇跡)
*[2006] Hakujaden ~White Lovers~ (白蛇伝～White Lovers～) (as Shaochin)
*[2007] Sen Saigetsu (千歳月)
*[2007] Saien!! Sen Saigetsu (再縁!! 千歳月)
*[2007] Heisei Revolution ~Back to the Byakkotai~ (平成レボリューション～バック トゥ ザ・白虎隊)
*[2009] Shugo Chara! (しゅごキャラ!) (as Fujisaki Nadeshiko)
*[2009] Koisuru Hello Kitty
*[2010] Obaachanchi no Curry Rice ~Smile Recipe~
*[2011] Real Etude Minna no Ie
*[2013] Moshimo Kokumin ga Shusho wo Erandara (もしも国民が首相を選んだら)
*[2013] Warera Jeanne ~Shoujo Seisen Kageki~ (我らジャンヌ 〜少女聖戦歌劇〜) (as Rene and Olga)
*[2014] LILIUM -Lilium Shoujo Junketsu Kageki- (LILIUM －リリウム 少女純潔歌劇－) (as Silane)
*[2014] SMILE FANTASY!
===Internet===
*[2011] Michishige Sayumi no "Mobekimasutte Nani??" (道重さゆみの『モベキマスってなに？？』)
*[2013–2015] Hello! Project Station
*[2014–2015] MUSIC+
*[2015] GREEN ROOM
*[2016] Upcoming
===Radio===
*[2010–2011] FIVE STARS
*[2014–2015] 60TRYbu (60TRY部) (Tuesday regular)
===Select Concerts===
*[2007.10.20] Hello Pro Egg Delivery Station! 02 (ハロプロエッグデリバリーステーション！02) (with Noto Arisa, Mano Erina, Furukawa Konatsu, Okai Asuna)
===Music Videos===
*[2009] Mano Erina - Hajimete no Keiken (はじめての経験) (as back dancer)
*[2009] Mano Erina - Sekai wa Summer Party (世界は サマー・パーティ) (as back dancer)
*[2009] Mano Erina - Kono Mune no Tokimeki wo (この胸のときめきを) (as back dancer)
*[2009] Mano Erina - Love&Peace=Paradise (Love&Peace＝パラダイス) (as back dancer)
===Commercials===
*[2011] Zombie Daisuki (ぞんびだいすき) (Nintendo DS)
*[2011] McDonald's
*[2012] Mister Donut (ミスタードーナツの)
==Trivia==
==References==
==Honorary Titles==
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==External Links==
*Social Media Pages: Twitter, Instagram, Pet Cat Instagram
*Official YouTube Channel
*Former YouTube Channel
*ZOC Profile (archived)
*S/mileage Profile (archived)
*ANGERME Profile (archived)
*Retired Blogs: S/mileage Fukuda Kanon Blog, ANGERME Fukuda Kanon Official Blog, Fukuda Kanon Official Blog, Official PRESS Blog, Official LINE BLOG
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