Sekine Azusa

Sekine Azusa (関根梓) is a Japanese singer. She is a former member and leader of the idol group Up Up Girls (Kakko Kari), and also a former member of Hello Pro Egg.
On December 30, 2023, she graduated from Up Up Girls (Kakko Kari) to focus on treatment for her poor health.
==History==
===2004===
In June, Sekine joined Hello! Project as a member of Hello Pro Egg when she passed the auditions alongside twenty-nine other girls.
===2009===
In Mano Erina's single Hajimete no Keiken, Sekine was the backup dancer along with 5 other members of Hello Pro Egg.
===2010===
In Mano Erina's single Haru no Arashi, Sekine was the backup dancer along with 3 other Hello Pro Eggs.
===2011===
On February 22, a K-Pop cover dance group called UFZS was formed with Sekine, Furukawa Konatsu, Mori Saki, Sato Ayano, and Arai Manami.
On March 3, it was revealed that Sekine, along with Sengoku Minami and the other members of UFZS, will be members of a new group called Up-Front Girls (Kakko Kari).
On March 9, it was announced that Sato, Sekine, Arai, and Kitahara Sayaka had completed their training within Hello Pro Egg.北原沙弥香、佐藤綾乃、関根梓、新井愛瞳に関してのお知らせ
===2012===
In April, it was announced Sekine would be a regular on the TV show Test no Hanamichi.
On May 5, Sekine and Arai Manami starred in the stage play Shiritsu Guriguri Gakuen (私立グリグリ学園).
===2013===
Sekine had a small role in a 2 part horror movie titled Ada ~ADA~. The movie was directed by Koji Shiraishi and was released on July 13.
===2014===
On July 4, it was announced that Sekine would be a part of a group titled @JAM ALLSTARS. The group sang the theme song for @JAM EXPO 2014 and a CD was released for the song.
===2019===
On April 7, she held the Sekine Azusa Solo LIVE ~Seichou no Iro~ at Hatsudai the DOORS."4/7(日)『関根梓 ソロLIVE　〜セイチョウノイロ〜』　直前情報！" (in Japanese). Up Up Girls (Kakko Kari) Official Blog. 2019-04.05.
===2020===
On December 17, the group held the concert "Up Up Girls (Kakko Kari) FIVE SOUL FOREVER" in Zepp Tokyo, which was the last live concert to feature Furukawa Konatsu, Mori Saki, Saho Akari, and Arai Manami. During the concert, it was announced that she has changed her member color from orange to red."アップアップガールズ(仮)、5人体制ラストライブで万感の思い「やっぱアプガだな!」【新メンバー&卒業メンバーコメントあり】" (in Japanese). ORICON MUSIC. 2020-12-17.
===2021===
On September 29, it was announced that Sekine Azusa had been diagnosed with cervical spondylotic radiculopathy at a hospital and needed immediate medical treatment. This was due to her complaining of neck pain and subsequently missing a scheduled concert appearance. She was absent from all live performances through the end of October."関根梓に関するお知らせ" (in Japanese). Up Up Girls (Kakko Kari). 2021-09-29.
===2022===
On June 10, it was announced that Sekine Azusa would be taking a break from all activities due to being in poor physical condition. After discussing her future activities, it was agreed that she would take a period of rest to prioritize her recovery. Up Up Girls (Kakko Kari) would be active as a 7 member group for the time being."アップアップガールズ(仮)関根梓に関するご報告" (in Japanese). Up Up Girls (Kakko Kari). 2022-06-10. On September 23, she announced that she would be returning to activities.https://twitter.com/azusasekine/status/1573307365860179974
===2023===
On January 1, Up Up Girls (Kakko Kari), Up Up Girls (2), Up Up Girls (Pro Wres), Sengoku Minami, and Kikkawa You were removed from the UP-FRONT CREATE website.
On August 3, it was announced that Sekine would be taking another break from all activities due to being in poor physical condition. Up Up Girls (Kakko Kari) would be active as a 5 member group for the time being."アップアップガールズ(仮)関根梓に関するご報告" (in Japanese). Up Up Girls (Kakko Kari). 2023-08-03.
On December 30, after months of hiatus due to poor health, Sekine graduated from Up Up Girls (Kakko Kari) to focus on treatment. Following her graduation, she would continue to rest and recover her health, and her future activities are currently undecided."アップアップガールズ（仮）関根梓卒業に関するお知らせ" (in Japanese). Up Up Girls (Kakko Kari). 2023-12-23.
==Profile==
==Publications==
===Books===
*[2012.06.10] Haikei shiryoshu 1 gakko kyoshitsu (Manga x anime kore 1 satsu!) (背景資料集1 学校・教室 (マンガ×アニメ これ1冊!)) (Sato Ayano, Saho Akari, Sekine Azusa, Arai Manami)
==Works==
===Movies===
*[2013.07.13] Ada ~ADA~ (讐 ～ADA～)
===TV Programs===
*[2011-2015] Up-Front Girls
*[2012-2016] Test no Hanamichi (テストの花道) (Regular)
*[2014-2019] The Girls Live
===Music Videos===
*[2009] Mano Erina - Hajimete no Keiken (はじめての経験) (as back dancer)
*[2010] Mano Erina - Haru no Arashi (春の嵐) (as back dancer)
*[2011] Mano Erina - Seishun no Serenade (青春のセレナーデ) (as back dancer)
===Theater===
*[2012.05.05] Shiritsu Guriguri Gakuen (私立グリグリ学園)
==Trivia==
*She and Okada Yui were the first Hello! Project members to be left handed.
*She eats rice for breakfast.
*She has a habit of resting her chin in her hands.
*She was the second youngest member in Up Up Girls (Kakko Kari) until late 2020.
*She cried when Saho Akari was announced to be a new member of Up Up Girls (Kakko Kari)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=md-FORwjl40%7C
==Honorary Titles==
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==References==
==External Links==
*Official Up Up Girls (Kakko Kari) Profile
*Social Media Pages: Twitter, Instagram, Showroom, TikTok
*Wikipedia: 
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