Masae Otani

Biography

大谷雅恵 (Otani Masae) is a Japanese pop singer. She is a former idol under Hello! Project as a member of Melon Kinenbi. After Melon Kinenbi disbanded in 2010, Otani started as a solo singer under the name Otani Masae aka Himawari, a name she chose after announcing a competition on her blog for a new stage name. Her last release under this name is the 2013 single BOY'S. In addition to her activities as a solo artist, she was also a member of the Korean pop cover group 4C Crew under the name MELODY from 2016 to 2017. She also worked as an instructor, in both vocals and dance, for the idol-themed café AKIHABARA Backstage pass.

Known For

Utaban

1996•TV Series•

6.0

HEY!HEY!HEY! MUSIC CHAMP

N/A•TV Series•

10.0

Hello! Project Sports Festival 2004

2004•Movie•

5.2

Hello! Project Sports Festival 2003

2003•Movie•

6.5

Petit Best 9

2008•Movie

Hello! Project 2008 Winter ~Live DVD Box Bonus Video~

2008•Movie

Hello! Project 2009 Winter Kettei! Hello☆Pro Award '09 ~Elder Club Sotsugyou Kinen Special~

2009•Movie•

10.0

Hello! Project 2007 Winter ~Shuuketsu! 10th Anniversary~

2007•Movie•

7.7

Filmography