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Kamei Eri 亀井絵里

Also known as	Eririn, Kame-chan, Erieri
Born	December 23, 1988 (age 24)
Origin	Arakawa, Tokyo, Japan
Genre	Japanese Pop
Occupation	Singer
Years active	2003-2010
Label	Zetima UP-FRONT WORKS
Associated Acts	Morning Musume, Morning Musume Sakura Gumi, H.P. All Stars, Tanpopo#
Website	Hello! Project.com

Kamei Eri (亀井絵里) was a member of the Japanese pop group Morning Musume. She joined in late 2003 as a sixth generation member along with Fujimoto Miki, Michishige Sayumi and Tanaka Reina. She graduated from the group on December 15, 2010 with Junjun and Linlin.

BiographyEdit

2002Edit

Kamei was selected from the Morning Musume Love Audition 2002 to join Morning Musume as a member of the sixth generation, along with Michishige Sayumi and Tanaka Reina.

2003Edit

She first appeared on the single "Shabondama" and her first record was Morning Musume's sixth album, Ai no Dai 6 Kan.

She was placed in Morning Musume Sakura Gumi in January 2003 and released two singles as a part of the group before it went inactive.

2004Edit

Towards late 2004, Kamei is thought to have opened up after receiving her own segment on the Japanese variety show Hello! Morning, where she had been a regular since her debut. In the segment, known as "Eric Kamezō no Maido Arii!", she, along with her co-host Nakazawa Yuko, and most often several guests promote the latest products from the Hello! Project. In 2004, Kamei appeared in the 2004 Hello! Project shuffle units unit H.P. All Stars. She was also involved in Morning Musume Sakura Gumi when Morning Musume was split into two groups.

2005Edit

Her segment was removed from the show in the winter of 2005, but she still starred in the rest of the show as a regular. Initially, Kamei struggled the most out of the sixth generation to create a presence for herself. She got her big break playing the role of field reporter Elizabeth Kyamei on the Hello! Pro News segment on Hello! Morning, showing her comedic side and breaking her out of her shell. Since then, she tackled a number of comedic roles, with notable favorites like her parody of Yon-sama (Korean actor). She got her own corner on the revised Hello! Pro Hour corner as salesman Eric Kamezou in "Eric Kamezou no Maido Ari".

2010Edit

It was announced on August 8, 2010 that Eri would be graduating from Morning Musume and Hello! Project along with eight generation members Junjun and Linlin. Tsunku announced this on his blog and at that day's Hello! Project concert. He stated that the reason was that she had a serious medical condition of the skin. A direct quote from him:

"About the graduation of Eri Kamei, 6^th generation member.

Eri Kamei came to me several times regarding her health condition. One time, she said to me : "I would like to find the time to cure the atopic dermatitis that I'm suffering from".

Since the time she joined Morning Musume, it seemed like she was dealing with symptoms like itching and slight skin color changes. She took medication to calm the symptoms down and she also used make-up to cover it but during live concerts, there is a lot of sweat and many outfits to put on, which made her recovery very difficult.

Some may say it is "just a skin problem" but according to doctors, an external problem like skin problem may move to an internal level. It may as well have an impact on her spirit, her mental level. Also, for her, it is a serious thing so she decided to focus on her recovery instead of letting it continue.

Eri Kamei will graduate from Morning Musume and the Hello! Project on the last day of the Morning Musume Autumn 2010 Concert Tour.

As for her activities after that, I intend to discuss with her after her full recovery."

Kamei's graduation was held on December 15, 2010.

ProfileEdit

Name: Kamei Eri (亀井絵里)
Nickname: Eririn, Kame-chan, Kamei-chan, Kyamei-san, Eri-chan, Kame, Kyamei, PPP (Pokepokepuu)
Birth date: December 23, 1988 (age 24)
Birthplace: Arakawa, Tokyo, Japan
Blood Type: AB
Western Zodiac: Capricorn
Eastern Zodiac: Dragon
Height: 157.5 cm
Hello! Project Status:
- 2003-01-19: Member
- 2003-01-19: Morning Musume Member
- 2010-12-15: Graduated
UP-FRONT PROMOTION Status:
- 2003-01-19: Member
- 2010-12-15: Graduated
Years in Morning Musume: 7 Years
Former Morning Musume Color: Orange
Former Sakura Gumi Color: Yellow-Green
Special skill: Running, dancing, arguing
Hobbies: Reading books, email, buying makeup, karaoke, watching concert DVDs
Motto: "You are yourself! Don't compare yourself!"
Favorite colors: Pink, gray, black, orange, brown, white
Favorite flowers: Roses
Favorite season: Winter
Favorite words: Love, good night
Favorite food: Umeboshi, yoghurt, spaghetti, pasta, udon, ramen, soba
Disliked food: Green peas, spicy food
Favorite songs: I WISH, Ai Araba IT'S ALL RIGHT, Shabondama
Hello! Project Groups:
- Morning Musume (2003–2010)
Subgroups:
- Morning Musume Sakura Gumi (2003–2004)
- Tanpopo # (2009)
Concert Units:
- Hello! Project Akagumi (2005)
- Wonderful Hearts (2006–2010)
Shuffle Units:
- 2004: H.P. All Stars

Other:
- Metro Rabbits H.P. (2006–2010)

Singles Participated InEdit

Morning MusumeEdit

Morning Musume Sakura GumiEdit

H.P. ALL STARSEdit

ALL FOR ONE & ONE FOR ALL!

DiscographyEdit

Digital AlbumsEdit

[2011] Hello Cover (ハロカバ)

Solo SongsEdit

[2009.03.18] Kataomoi no Owari ni (片思いの終わりに; At the End of Unrequited Love)

DVDsEdit

[2007.03.14] Love Hello! Kamei Eri DVD (ラブハロ!亀井絵里DVD)
[2009.01.14] 20 DREAMS
[2010.03.03] too sweet Eri
[2010.11.22] Eririn Making DVD ~Special Edition~ (えりりんメイキングDVD ～特別編集版～)
[2010.12.18] Arigatou Making DVD ~Special Edition~ (ありがとうメイキングDVD ～特別編集版～)

Other DVDsEdit

[2010.11.12] Hello Hello! ~Memories~ (ハロハロ！～Memories～) (Kamei Eri, Michishige Sayumi, Tanaka Reina)

PhotobooksEdit

Solo PhotobooksEdit

[2004.12.21] Kamei Eri (亀井絵里)
[2005.09.16] DAYS
[2006.05.26] 17sai (17才)
[2007.02.28] Love-Hello! Kamei Eri in Phuket (ラブハロ! 亀井絵里 in プーケット)
[2007.10.10] MAPLE
[2008.04.03] ERI
[2008.12.23] 20 (Hatachi) (20 (はたち))
[2010.02.25] sweet
[2010.09.26] Eririn (えりりん)
[2010.12.10] THANKS

Other PhotobooksEdit

[2003.07.16] Hello Hello! Morning Musume 6ki Members (ハロハロ! モーニング娘。6期メンバー写真集) (Kamei Eri, Michishige Sayumi, Tanaka Reina)

Concert PhotobooksEdit

[2011.02.16] Morning Musume Live Shashinshū "Rival Survival" ~Kamei Eri Junjun Linlin Sotsugyō Special (モーニング娘。ライブ写真集「ライバルサバイバル」 ~亀井絵里・ジュンジュン・リンリン卒業スペシャル~)

WorksEdit

FilmEdit

[2003] Hoshizuna no Shima, Watashi no Shima ~Island Dreamin'~ (星砂の島、私の島 ~アイランド・ドリーミン~)

AnimeEdit

[2009–2010] Jewelpet (ジュエルペット)

TheaterEdit

[2006] Ribbon no Kishi The Musical (リッボンの騎士ザ・ミュージカル)
[2008] Cinderella the Musical (シンデレラ the ミュージカル)
[2009] Ojigi de Shape Up! (おじぎでシェイプアップ!)
[2010] FASHIONABLE

RadioEdit

Program	Start date	End date	Station
TBC Fun Fīrudo Mōretsu Mōdasshu (TBC Funふぃーるど・モーレツモーダッシュ)	April 1, 2005	June 10, 2005	TBC Radio
Hello Pro Yanen!! (ハロプロやねん!!)	June 26, 2005	December 17, 2006	ABC Radio
B.B.L.	November 6, 2005	November 13, 2005	FM-FUJI
Gaki・Kame	April 8, 2007	September 27, 2008	FM-FUJI(Niigaki Risa, Kamei Eri)
Five Stars	April 6, 2009	Ongoing	InterFM(Niigaki Risa, Kamei Eri) (Mondays)

MagazinesEdit

Cover girlEdit

[2007.09.20] Photo technic digital
[2010.07.02] Goo Bike

Featured on the coverEdit

[2004.12] Up to boy vol.165 (with Michishige Sayumi & Tanaka Reina)
[2005.10] Up to boy Vol.170 (with Konno Asami)
[2010.10] Photo technic digital (with Michishige Sayumi)
[2010.11.09] Hello! Channel Vol.2 (Back cover) (with Michishige Sayumi & Tanaka Reina)
[2010.11] Peach Magazine Vol.30 (with Tanaka Reina & Kusumi Koharu)

TriviaEdit

She attended a private middle school and a private high school.
She has an younger sister (Kamei Rina) and an older brother.
She is close friends with Tanaka Reina and Michishige Sayumi.
She said she auditioned for Morning Musume because she wanted to change herself.
She has stated that she liked small tight spaces, even saying she liked packed trains.
Many fans credit her stint as "Elizabeth Kyamei", and later, her drastic hairstyle change to a short cut, as the start of her image change into a bubbly, burikko type role.
Like Fujimoto Miki, she is infamous for her lack of drawing skill.
Kamei stated on the radio program "Young Town Douyoubi" (aired on 2006.06.17) that her father named her "Eri" after his favorite Southern All Stars song, "Itoshi no Ellie."
She usually wears perfume. When she was younger and wanted to try it out for the first time, she wasn’t sure what to pick so she went into her older brother’s room and tried out his.
She likes western clothing.
She is not good at waking up in the morning. Linlin once said that Kamei sometimes came to work with her eyes still closed.
She said she goes to sleep really fast after work, around 10:30.
In her first Yorosen! episode as teacher, she stated that she had a tuna fetish.
Kamei suffered from Dermatitis, which eventually lead to her graduation.
In Yorosen!, she taught other Morning Musume members about tuna.
Recently, Niigaki Risa, Michishige Sayumi, and Fujimoto Miki posted some photos on their blogs featuring Kamei.
She is the fifth former Morning Musume member (with Junjun and Linlin) to graduate from both Morning Musume and Hello! Project (the first being Fukuda Asuka, the second being Ishiguro Aya, the third being Ichii Sayaka, and the fourth being Kusumi Koharu).