Natsumi Abe
Natsumi Abe | |
|---|---|
| Born | Muroran, Hokkaidō, Japan |
| Occupation(s) | Vocalist, actress |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Known for | Former member of Morning Musume, member of Dream Morning Musume |
is a Japanese vocalist and actress, formerly part of Morning Musume and currently a member of Dream Morning Musume.
Biography
She was born in Muroran, Hokkaidō, Japan.
Career
Shortly after turning 22, Abe debuted with the single "22 Sai no Watashi" on August 13, 2003. Her inaugural full album, Hitoribotchi, was released on February 4, 2004, and included solo renditions of songs originally performed by Morning Musume. In August 2005, she launched her fifth single titled "Koi no Hana" and by October joined the Hello! Project special unit Def.Diva, alongside Maki Goto, Rika Ishikawa, and Aya Matsuura. The following month, she issued "Takaramono" under the character name Sen from the drama series "Takaramono."
During spring 2006, Abe introduced the single "Sweet Holic" together with her second album, "2nd ~Shimiwataru Omoi~." June brought the release of "The Stress," a cover version of Chisato Moritaka's 1989 track. Later that year in October, "Amasugita Kajitsu" achieved a peak position of number five on the Oricon Chart, marking her highest charting since "Koi no Telephone Goal" in 2004.
On October 5, 2008, Abe appeared at an event celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Sunshine City building in Ikebukuro, performing alongside artists who gained popularity during the 1980s. It was announced on October 19 that she would graduate from Hello! Project along with the Elder Club on March 31, 2009.
Her 12th single was released on September 15, 2010. That year also saw her join forces with other former Morning Musume members to establish "Dream Morning Musume."
In the summer of 2011, she took on the role of P-ko in the live-action adaptation of Arakawa Under the Bridge.
Traffic accident
On October 7, 2007, Abe was involved in a collision between her car and a motorbike in Shibuya, Tokyo. The motorcyclist suffered minor injuries while Abe remained physically unharmed. She had only acquired her driver's license two months earlier in July.
Personal life
In December 2015, Abe married actor Ikusaburo Yamazaki. The couple has three sons; their first child was born on July 27, 2016, followed by their second son on October 31, 2018, and their third on December 27, 2022.
Singles
| Title | Release date | Peak chart position | Copies sold | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Haha to Musume no Duet Song" (母と娘のデュエットソング) | April 30, 2003 | 18 | 15,689 | A duet with Okeisan (おけいさん) |
| "22 Sai no Watashi" (22歳の私) | August 12, 2003 | 2 | 81,460 | Served as theme song for 17 Sai ~Tabidachi no Futari~ (17才〜旅立ちのふたり〜). |
| "Pi~hyara Kōta" (ピ～ヒャラ小唄) | November 19, 2003 | 22 | 16,410 | Credited as "Pudding-chan" (プリンちゃん); double A-side release with MiniHams (ミニハムズ)'s Mirakururun Grand Purin! (ミラクルルン グランプリン!). |
| "Datte Ikitekanakucha" (だって 生きてかなくちゃ) | June 1, 2004 | 7 | 55,113 | |
| "Koi no Telephone Goal" (恋のテレフォン Goal) | August 10, 2004 | 5 | 47,351 | |
| "Yume Naraba" (夢ならば) | April 19, 2005 | 5 | 36,248 | |
| "Koi no Hana" (恋の花) | August 30, 2005 | 9 | 30,450 | |
| "Takaramono" (たからもの; "Treasure") | November 30, 2005 | 23 | 11,851 | Released under the name Sen ("Sen" (千)). |
| "Sweet Holic" (スイートホリック) | April 12, 2006 | 8 | 17,087 | |
| "The Stress" (ザ・ストレス) | June 28, 2006 | 14 | 14,015 | Cover of Chisato Moritaka's song. |
| "Amasugita Kajitsu" (甘すぎた果実) | October 4, 2006 | 5 | 22,204 | |
| "Too Far Away ~Onna no Kokoro~" (Too far away ～おんなの心～) | May 9, 2007 | 15 | 11,817 | |
| "Iki o Kasanemashō" (息を重ねましょう) | October 24, 2007 | 13 | 11,531 | |
| "16sai no Koi Nante" (16歳の恋なんて) | January 16, 2008 | 9 | 14,538 | A duet with Yajima Maimi (矢島舞美) from °C-ute. |
| "Screen" (スクリーン) | December 3, 2008 | 29 | 6,474 | |
| "Ameagari no Niji no Yō ni" (雨上がりの虹のように; "Like a Rainbow After the Rain") | September 15, 2010 | 22 | 3,741 |
Albums
| Title | Release date | Highest chart ranking | Sales figures | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hitoribotchi (一人ぼっち) | February 4, 2004 | 2 | 79,483 | Studio album |
| 2nd ~Shimiwataru Omoi~ (２ｎｄ～染みわたる想い～) | March 29, 2006 | 9 | 23,972 | Studio album |
| 25 ~Vingt-Cinq~ | March 14, 2007 | 21 | 12,825 | Mini album |
| Dreams | June 17, 2015 | 85 | Studio album |
Television
Dramas
- Angel Hearts (2002)
- Takaramono (November 2005)
- Arakawa Under the bridge (2012)
Radio
Movies
- Morning Cop
- Pinch Runner
- Tokkaekko
- Last Present
- Koinu Dan no Monogatari
- Prison Girl
- Tokyo Decibels
Dubbing
- PAW Patrol: The Movie, Liberty
- PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie, Liberty
Photobooks
| Title | Release date | ISBN | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solo Photobooks | ||||
| Natchi (ナッチ) | December 1999 | ISBN 4-8470-2556-3 | Debut solo photobook. | |
| Natsumi (なつみ) | November 11, 2001 | ISBN 4-8470-2685-3 | Second solo photobook release. | |
| Deai (出逢い) | February 25, 2004 | ISBN 4-8470-2794-9 | Third solo photobook. | |
| Natsumi Abe in Hello! Project 2004 Summer | September 28, 2004 | ISBN 4-8124-1836-4 | ||
| Fu (Fū) (Fu (ふう)) | May 27, 2005 | ISBN 4-8470-2864-3 | Fourth solo photobook edition. | |
| error: {{nihongo}}: Japanese or romaji text required (help) | July 6, 2005 | ISBN 4-8124-2249-3 | ||
| error: {{nihongo}}: Japanese or romaji text required (help) | November 1, 2005 | ISBN 4-04-894262-X | Fifth solo photobook. | |
| Écru | June 12, 2006 | ISBN 4-8470-2938-0 | Sixth release in the solo photobook series. | |
| sCene | March 28, 2007 | ISBN 978-4-04-894487-8 | Seventh solo photobook. | |
| Cám Ơn | November 25, 2007 | ISBN 4-8470-4053-8 | Eighth solo photobook; shot in Vietnam. | |
| Subway | August 2012 | ISBN 978-4-8470-4476-2 | Captured in New York City. | |
| Fin no Hito | November 14, 2015 | ISBN 978-4-8470-4801-2 | Photographed on location in Finland. | |
| Group Photobooks | ||||
| "Pocket Morning Musume (Vol.2)" ("ポケットモーニング娘。〈Vol.2〉") | September 2003 | ISBN 4-8463-0526-0 | ||
| Natsumi Abe & Berryz Kobo – Hello! Project 2005 Summer | May 25, 2005 | ISBN 4-902577-05-4 | ||
| Natsumi Abe & v-u-den – Hello! Project 2006 Winter | April 2006 | ISBN 4-8124-2677-4 | ||
Essay Books
| Title | Release date | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Album – 1998–2003 | April 2003 | ISBN 4-8470-1499-5 | |
| "Sensei no Dōyōki Ushitsu Isshoni Utaō! Kuizu Tsuki Dōyō Zenshū" (せんせいのどうようきょうしついっしょにうたおう!―クイズつき童謡全集) | July 2003 | ISBN 4-06-104696-9 | |
| "22 Sai no Nacchi" (22歳のなっち) | September 2003 | ISBN 4-88469-335-3 | |
| Believe | October 2003 | ISBN 4-89809-137-7 | |
| "Abe Natsumi Photo & Essay Yōkō (Hikari)" ("安倍なつみフォト&エッセイ 陽光（ひかり）") | May 21, 2004 | ISBN 4-8124-1664-7 |
Calendars
- (Launched October 2003)
- Natsumi Abe 2005 Calendar (Issued September 2004)
- Natsumi Abe 2006 Calendar (Published October 12, 2005)
- Natsumi Abe 2007 Calendar (Released October 2006)