Tomomi Kasai | |
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河西 智美 | |
 Tomomi Kasai at Japan Expo 2009, Paris | |
| Born | November 16, 1991 Tokyo, Japan |
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| Years active | 2006 – present |
| Spouse |
Keita Koyama (m. 2021) |
| Children | 1 |
| Family | Rion Kasai (older sister) |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | J-pop |
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| Labels | DefStar, King, Nippon Crown |
| Website | kasaitomomi |
Tomomi Kasai (河西 智美, Kasai Tomomi, born November 16, 1991 in Tokyo) is a Japanese singer, actress and a former member of the idol group AKB48, belonging to Team A.[1][2] She had a recurring role on Kamen Rider W as Elizabeth,[3] alongside group member Tomomi Itano. Together, they make up the sub-unit Queen & Elizabeth.
On November 10, 2012, it was announced she would be making her solo debut.[4] On November 25, Kasai performed her solo song for the first time, the title announced as "Masaka" (まさか). It was released on December 26. On December 17, Kasai announced that she would leave the group.[5] Her farewell ceremony was on May 3, 2013.[citation needed]
- ^ "ホリプロオフィシャルサイト -河西智美". Horipro.co.jp. Archived from the original on 2013-04-29. Retrieved 2013-04-29.
- ^ "XANADU オフィシャルブログ Powered by Ameba". Ameblo.jp. 2010-03-10. Retrieved 2013-04-29.
- ^ "asahi.com（朝日新聞社）：ＡＫＢ48河西が手術、イベントで倒れる - 日刊スポーツ芸能ニュース - 映画・音楽・芸能". Asahi.com. Retrieved 2013-04-29.
- ^ "AKB48's Kasai Tomomi to make her solo debut". 2012-11-10.
- ^ "AKB河西智美、「まさか」の卒業発表". Oricon. Retrieved 17 December 2012.