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'''Niigaki Risa''' (新垣里沙) is a fifth generation member and the current sub-leader of [[Morning Musume]].
'''Niigaki Risa''' (新垣里沙) is a fifth generation member and the current sub-leader of [[Morning Musume]].


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==Profile==
 
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==<span class="mw-headline"> Profile </span>==
 
* '''Name:''' Niigaki Risa (新垣里沙)
* '''Name:''' Niigaki Risa (新垣里沙)
* '''Nicknames:''' Gaki-san, Omame-chan, Niinii, MC Gaki, Gakinkomame (given by [[Fujimoto Miki]])
* '''Nicknames:''' Gaki-san, Omame-chan, Niinii, MC Gaki, Gakinkomame (given by [[Fujimoto Miki]])
* '''Birthdate:''' October 20, 1988
* '''Birthdate:''' October 20, 1988
* '''Birthplace:''' [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kagoshima Kagoshima], [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan Japan] (raised in [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hodogaya-ku,_Yokohama Hodogaya-ku], [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yokohama Yokohama], [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanagawa Kanagawa Prefecture])
* '''Birthplace:''' [[Kagoshima]], [[Japan]] ([[Hodogaya-ku]], [[Yokohama]], [[Kanagawa Prefecture]])
* '''[[Blood type]]<nowiki>:</nowiki>''' B
* '''[[Blood Type]]:''' B
* '''Height:''' 154.4 cm (5'0.8")
* '''Height:''' 154.4 cm (5'0.8")
* '''Hobby:''' Nail-art, walking
* '''Hobby:''' Nail-art, walking
* '''Favorite food:''' [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monjayaki Monjayaki]
* '''Favorite food:''' [[Wikipedia:Monjayaki|Monjayaki]]
* '''Disliked food:''' Fried meat
* '''Disliked food:''' Fried meat
* '''Favorite saying:''' "Never let go, no matter what, and keep trying!"
* '''Favorite saying:''' "Never let go, no matter what, and keep trying!"
* '''Favorite color:''' Green, light blue, pink, white, yellow
* '''Favorite colors:''' Green, light blue, pink, white, yellow
* '''Favorite flowers:''' Sunflowers
* '''Favorite flower:''' Sunflowers
* '''Favorite season:''' Winter
* '''Favorite season:''' Winter
* '''Specialty:''' Mayuge beam/wave, "I'm in the middle of practicing my robot dance... (laugh)" [http://www.helloproject.com/artist/01/08/index.html [1]]
* '''Specialty:''' Mayuge beam/wave, "I'm in the middle of practicing my robot dance... (laugh)" <sup>[http://www.helloproject.com/artist/01/08/index.html 1]</sup>
* '''Hello! Project Groups:'''
* '''Hello! Project Groups:'''
** [[Morning Musume]] (2001–)
** [[Morning Musume]] (2001–)
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* '''Subgroups:'''
* '''Subgroups:'''
** [[Tanpopo]] (2002)
** [[Tanpopo]] (2002)
** [[Morning Musume Sakura Gumi]] (2003–2004)
** [[Morning Musume Sakuragumi]] (2003–2004)
* '''Concert Units:'''
* '''Concert Units:'''
** [[Hello! Project Akagumi]] (2005)
** [[Hello! Project Akagumi]] (2005)
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** [[Metro Rabbits H.P.]] (2006–)
** [[Metro Rabbits H.P.]] (2006–)


==<span class="mw-headline"> History </span>==
==History==
 
'''Niigaki Risa''' was selected from [[Love Audition 21]] to join [[Morning Musume]] as a fifth generation member on August 26, 2001, along with [[Takahashi Ai]], [[Konno Asami]], and [[Ogawa Makoto]]. She made her debut appearance on the single "[[Mr. Moonlight ~Ai no Big Band~]]," and first appeared on the fourth studio album, "[[4th Ikimasshoi!]]".
'''Niigaki Risa''' was selected from [[Love Audition 21|Love Audition 21]] to join [[Morning Musume]] as a fifth generation member on August 26, 2001, along with [[Takahashi Ai]], [[Konno Asami]], and [[Ogawa Makoto]]. She made her debut appearance on the single "[[Mr. Moonlight ~Ai no Big Band~]]," and first appeared on the fourth studio album, ''[[4th Ikimasshoi!]]''


Prior to joining [[Morning Musume]], Niigaki was a finalist out of 1,000 entrants in the "Kiss Girl Audition" to become the new Tomy image girl, held by [[TV Tokyo|TV Tokyo]]'s "[[Oha Star]]" program. She appeared in a commercial with the other finalist, [[Hasegawa Ai]], for Tomy Karaoke Machine Kiss-site, but ultimately lost out the Grand Prix prize to Hasegawa (ironically, Niigaki later starred in a commercial for the same company as a part of [[Morning Musume]]). Additionally, she did some work as a magazine model since spring 2000.
Prior to joining [[Morning Musume]], Niigaki was a finalist out of 1,000 entrants in the "Kiss Girl Audition" to become the new Tomy image girl, held by [[TV Tokyo]]'s "[[Oha Star]]" program. She appeared in a commercial with the other finalist, [[Hasegawa Ai]], for Tomy Karaoke Machine Kiss-site, but ultimately lost out the Grand Prix prize to Hasegawa (ironically, Niigaki later starred in a commercial for the same company as a part of [[Morning Musume]]). Additionally, she did some work as a magazine model since spring 2000.


In September 2002, the fifth generation members were placed into the [[Morning Musume]] subgroups, so Niigaki was added to the [[Tanpopo]] roster along with [[Konno Asami]] and participated in one single, "[[Be Happy Koi no Yajirobee|BE HAPPY Koi no Yajirobee]]."
In September 2002, the fifth generation members were placed into the [[Morning Musume]] subgroups, so Niigaki was added to the [[Tanpopo]] roster along with [[Konno Asami]] and participated in one single, "[[Be Happy Koi no Yajirobee|BE HAPPY Koi no Yajirobee]]."


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


In March 2006, she became a member of the kickball team [[Metro Rabbits H.P.]]
In March 2006, she became a member of the kickball team [[Metro Rabbits H.P.]]
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Niigaki became Morning Musume's sub-leader on June 1, 2007, after [[Takahashi Ai]] became leader following [[Fujimoto Miki]]'s resignation.
Niigaki became Morning Musume's sub-leader on June 1, 2007, after [[Takahashi Ai]] became leader following [[Fujimoto Miki]]'s resignation.


Since [[Tsuji Nozomi]] went on maternity leave, Niigaki replaced her as the voice of [[Athena]] from the anime ''Robby to Kerobby''.
Since [[Tsuji Nozomi]] went on maternity leave, Niigaki replaced her as the voice of [[Athena]] from the [[anime]] "[[Robby to Kerobby]]".
 
==<span class="mw-headline"> Photobooks </span>==


[[Image:niigakirisaphotobook.jpg|[[Image:108px-niigakirisaphotobook.jpg|108px|Niigaki Risa]]]] [[Image:Amanatsu01ig9.jpg|[[Image:104px-Amanatsu01ig9.jpg|104px|Amanatsu]]]] [[Image:Isshun.jpg|[[Image:100px-Isshun.jpg|100px|Isshun]]]] [[Image:Happy Girl.jpg|[[Image:103px-Happy_Girl.jpg|103px|Happy Girl]]]]
==Photobooks==
[[Image:Niigaki Risa Photobook.jpg|100px|Niigaki Risa]]
[[Image:Amanatsu.jpg|100px|Amanatsu]]
[[Image:Isshun.jpg|100px|Isshun]]
[[Image:Happy Girl.jpg|100px|Happy Girl]]


* [2004.10.06] 新垣里沙 (Niigaki Risa) <small>[http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/4847028279 amazon.co.jp]</small>
* [2004.10.06] 新垣里沙 (Niigaki Risa) <small>[http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/4847028279 amazon.co.jp]</small>
* [2006.06.24] あま夏 (Amanatsu) <small>[http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/4847029410 amazon.co.jp]</small>
* [2006.06.24] あま夏 (Amanatsu) <small>[http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/4847029410 amazon.co.jp]</small>
* [2007.05.26] 一瞬 (Isshun) <small>[http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/4847040139 amazon.co.jp]</small>
* [2007.05.26] 一瞬 (Isshun) <small>[http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/4847040139 amazon.co.jp]</small>
* [2008.04.25] Happy girl
* [2008.04.25] Happy Girl <small>[http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/4847040805 amazon.co.jp]</small>


[[Image:5 - Morning Musume 5th Generation Member Photobook.jpg|[[Image:104px-5_-_Morning_Musume_5th_Generation_Member_Photobook.jpg|104px|5 Morning Musume. 5ki Members]]]]
[[Image:5 Morning Musume. 5ki Members.jpg|100px|5 Morning Musume. 5ki Members]]


* [2002.08.13] 5 モーニング娘。5期メンバー (5 Morning Musume. 5ki Members) <small>(With [[Takahashi Ai]], [[Konno Asami]], [[Ogawa Makoto]]) [http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/4847027213 amazon.co.jp]</small>
* [2002.08.13] 5 モーニング娘。5期メンバー (5 Morning Musume. 5ki Members) <small>(With [[Takahashi Ai]], [[Konno Asami]], [[Ogawa Makoto]]) [http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/4847027213 amazon.co.jp]</small>


==<span class="mw-headline"> Works </span>==
==Works==
 
===Movies===
===<span class="mw-headline"> Movies </span>===
 
* [2002] とっかえっ娘。 ([[Tokkaekko]])
* [2002] とっかえっ娘。 ([[Tokkaekko]])
* [2003] 子犬ダンの物語 ([[Koinu Dan no Monogatari]])
* [2003] 子犬ダンの物語 ([[Koinu Dan no Monogatari]])


===<span class="mw-headline"> DVDs </span>===
===<span class="mw-headline"> DVDs </span>===
 
[[Image:Alo Hello! Niigaki Risa DVD.jpg|100px|Alo Hello! Niigaki Risa DVD]]
[[Image:Alo Halo Niigaki Risa.jpg|[[Image:100px-Alo_Halo_Niigaki_Risa.jpg|100px|Alo Hello! Niigaki Risa DVD Cover]]]]
[[Image:Alo Hello! 2 Niigaki Risa DVD.jpg|100px|Alo Hello! 2 Niigaki Risa DVD]]


* [2007.06.13] アロハロ!新垣里沙 DVD (Alo Hello! Niigaki Risa DVD)
* [2007.06.13] アロハロ!新垣里沙 DVD (Alo Hello! Niigaki Risa DVD)
* [2009.01.21] アロハロ! 2 新垣里沙 DVD (Alo Hello! 2 Niigaki Risa DVD)


===<span class="mw-headline"> TV Dramas </span>===
===TV Dramas===
 
* [2002] おれがあいつであいつがおれで ([[Ore ga Aitsu de Aitsu ga Ore de]])
* [2002] おれがあいつであいつがおれで ([[Ore ga Aitsu de Aitsu ga Ore de]])
* [2002] はいからさんが通る ([[Haikara-san ga Tooru|Haikara-san ga Tooru]])
* [2002] はいからさんが通る ([[Haikara-san ga Tooru]])
* [2002] エンジェールハーツ ([[Angel Hearts|Angel Hearts]])
* [2002] エンジェールハーツ ([[Angel Hearts]])
* [2008] ヒットメーカー 阿久悠物語 (Hitmaker Aku Yu Monogatari) <small>[http://wiki.d-addicts.com/Hitmaker_Aku_Yu_Monogatari DramaWiki entry]</small>
* [2008] ヒットメーカー 阿久悠物語 ([[Hitmaker Aku Yu Monogatari]])
 
===<span class="mw-headline"> Radio </span>===


===Radio>===
* [2002–2003] タンポポ編集部 OH-SO-RO! (Tanpopo Henshubu OH-SO-RO!)
* [2002–2003] タンポポ編集部 OH-SO-RO! (Tanpopo Henshubu OH-SO-RO!)
* [2007–2008] GAKI*KAME <small>(with [[Kamei Eri]])</small>
* [2007–2008] GAKI*KAME <small>(with [[Kamei Eri]])</small>


===<span class="mw-headline"> Musicals </span>===
===Musicals===
 
* [2006] リッボンの騎士ザ・ミュージカル ([[Ribbon no Kishi: The Musical]])
* [2006] リッボンの騎士ザ・ミュージカル ([[Ribbon no Kishi: The Musical]])
* [2008] シンデレラ the ミュージカル ([[Cinderella the Musical]])
* [2008] シンデレラ the ミュージカル ([[Cinderella the Musical]])


===<span class="mw-headline"> Anime </span>===
===Anime===
 
* [2007–2008] ロビーとケロビー (Robby to Kerobby)
* [2007–2008] ロビーとケロビー (Robby to Kerobby)


==<span class="mw-headline"> Trivia </span>==
==Trivia==
 
* '''[[Love Audition 21]] audition songs'''<nowiki>: </nowiki>
* '''[[Love Audition 21|Love Audition 21]] audition songs'''<nowiki>: </nowiki>
** Round 1: "[[Otome Pasta ni Kandou]]" ([[Tanpopo]])
** Round 1: "[[Otome Pasta ni Kandou]]" ([[Tanpopo]])
** Round 2: "[[Chu! Natsu Party]]" ([[3nin Matsuri]])
** Round 2: "[[Chu! Natsu Party]]" ([[3nin Matsuri]])
* Although born in [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kagoshima Kagoshima], Niigaki moved at age 6 to [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yokohama Yokohama] in [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanagawa Kanagawa Prefecture]. Her grandparents are from [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Okinawa Okinawa].
* Although born in [[Kagoshima]], Niigaki moved at age 6 to [[Yokohama]] in [[Kanagawa Prefecture]]. Her grandparents are from [[Okinawa]].
* Niigaki's original nickname, "Omame," was given to her by [[Yaguchi Mari]] shortly after Niigaki joined Morning Musume; ''mame'' means "bean," and it supposedly referred to Niigaki's large, bean-shaped head. She was later given the nickname "Gaki-san" by [[Okamura Takashi|Okamura Takashi]] during the [[Mechaike Bakajo Kimatsu Test]]<nowiki>; </nowiki>''gaki'' means "kid" or "brat," making the nickname a pun on the fact that she was the youngest member of Morning Musume at the time. In the years since then, "Gaki-san" (usually pronounced "Gakksan") has become her most frequently used nickname among both the fans and the other members of the group, although some graduated members still call her "Mame-chan."
* Niigaki's original nickname, "Omame," was given to her by [[Yaguchi Mari]] shortly after Niigaki joined Morning Musume; ''mame'' means "bean," and it supposedly referred to Niigaki's large, bean-shaped head. She was later given the nickname "Gaki-san" by [[Okamura Takashi]] during the [[Mechaike Bakajo Kimatsu Test]]; ''gaki'' means "kid" or "brat," making the nickname a pun on the fact that she was the youngest member of Morning Musume at the time. In the years since then, "Gaki-san" (usually pronounced "Gakksan") has become her most frequently used nickname among both the fans and the other members of the group, although some graduated members still call her "Mame-chan."
* Only [[Goto Maki]] calls her "Nii Nii".
* Only [[Goto Maki]] calls her "Nii Nii".
* Has stated that she has excellent vision and that she can clearly see the faces of the audience in the very back row of a performance hall, as well as on the second and third floors.
* Has stated that she has excellent vision and that she can clearly see the faces of the audience in the very back row of a performance hall, as well as on the second and third floors.
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* Calls her grandmother "Baba-chan."
* Calls her grandmother "Baba-chan."
* Was a big fan of [[Morning Musume]] before joining the group, and even collected bromides and telephone cards.
* Was a big fan of [[Morning Musume]] before joining the group, and even collected bromides and telephone cards.
* Named [[Abe Natsumi]] as the member she admired the most. Stated in Music Fighter that when she was young asked her mother to cut her hair like Abe's which made her looked like Gegege no Kitaro instead, leaving her traumatized.
* Named [[Abe Natsumi]] as the member she admired the most. Stated in [[Music Fighter]] that when she was young asked her mother to cut her hair like Abe's which made her looked like Gegege no Kitaro instead, leaving her traumatized.
* Is close friends with [[Takahashi Ai]] and [[Kamei Eri]].
* Is close friends with [[Takahashi Ai]] and [[Kamei Eri]].
* She and [[Takahashi Ai]] currently have the second longest tenures of any Morning Musume members, with only [[Iida Kaori]] remaining in the group longer.
* She and [[Takahashi Ai]] currently have the second longest tenures of any Morning Musume members, with only [[Iida Kaori]] remaining in the group longer.
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* Has said that the song that gets her fired up at concerts is "[[How Do You Like Japan ~Nihon wa Donna Kanji Dekka~|HOW DO YOU LIKE JAPAN? ~Nihon wa Donna Kanji Dekka?~]]" and the song that fits her perfectly is "[[Shanimuni Paradise]]".
* Has said that the song that gets her fired up at concerts is "[[How Do You Like Japan ~Nihon wa Donna Kanji Dekka~|HOW DO YOU LIKE JAPAN? ~Nihon wa Donna Kanji Dekka?~]]" and the song that fits her perfectly is "[[Shanimuni Paradise]]".
* These are her opinions of the characters of the other [[Morning Musume]] members:
* These are her opinions of the characters of the other [[Morning Musume]] members:
** [[Takahashi Ai]]<nowiki>: Sabaa! (Refreshing!) </nowiki>
** [[Takahashi Ai]]: Sabaa! (Refreshing!)
** [[Kamei Eri]]<nowiki>: PPP!! (Poke Poke Puu~) </nowiki>
** [[Kamei Eri]]: PPP!! (Poke Poke Puu~)
** [[Michishige Sayumi]]<nowiki>: Surprisingly quick!!! </nowiki>
** [[Michishige Sayumi]]: Surprisingly quick!!!
** [[Tanaka Reina]]<nowiki>: Hyper Hyper Girl </nowiki>
** [[Tanaka Reina]]: Hyper Hyper Girl.
** [[Kusumi Koharu]]<nowiki>: Does things at her own pace. </nowiki>
** [[Kusumi Koharu]]: Does things at her own pace.
** [[Mitsui Aika]]<nowiki>: Intelligent. </nowiki>
** [[Mitsui Aika]]: Intelligent.
** [[Junjun]]<nowiki>: Crybaby </nowiki>
** [[Junjun]]: Crybaby.
** [[Linlin]]<nowiki>: Interesting. </nowiki>
** [[Linlin]]: Interesting.
* These are the other members' opinions on Niigaki's character:
* These are the other members' opinions on Niigaki's character:
** Takahashi: Reliable person.
** Takahashi: Reliable person.
** Kamei: Sparkling.!!
** Kamei: Sparkling!!
** Michishige: Nice!!
** Michishige: Nice!!
** Tanaka: Reliable.
** Tanaka: Reliable.
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** Linlin: Green princess.
** Linlin: Green princess.


==<span class="mw-headline"> External links </span>==
==External Links==
 
* [http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/新垣里沙 Japanese Wikipedia: 新垣里沙]
* [http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/新垣里沙 Japanese Wikipedia: 新垣里沙]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Risa_Niigaki English Wikipedia: Risa Niigaki]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Risa_Niigaki English Wikipedia: Risa Niigaki]
* [http://hpdb.vicion.net/show.php?formid=goto&name=Niigaki+Risa Hello! Database entry]
* [http://hpdb.vicion.net/show.php?formid=goto&name=Niigaki+Risa Hello! Database entry]
* [http://imdb.com/name/nm1375979/ IMDb entry]
* [http://imdb.com/name/nm1375979/ IMDb entry]
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Niigaki Risa (新垣里沙) is a fifth generation member and the current sub-leader of Morning Musume.

Profile

History

Niigaki Risa was selected from Love Audition 21 to join Morning Musume as a fifth generation member on August 26, 2001, along with Takahashi Ai, Konno Asami, and Ogawa Makoto. She made her debut appearance on the single "Mr. Moonlight ~Ai no Big Band~," and first appeared on the fourth studio album, "4th Ikimasshoi!".

Prior to joining Morning Musume, Niigaki was a finalist out of 1,000 entrants in the "Kiss Girl Audition" to become the new Tomy image girl, held by TV Tokyo's "Oha Star" program. She appeared in a commercial with the other finalist, Hasegawa Ai, for Tomy Karaoke Machine Kiss-site, but ultimately lost out the Grand Prix prize to Hasegawa (ironically, Niigaki later starred in a commercial for the same company as a part of Morning Musume). Additionally, she did some work as a magazine model since spring 2000.

In September 2002, the fifth generation members were placed into the Morning Musume subgroups, so Niigaki was added to the Tanpopo roster along with Konno Asami and participated in one single, "BE HAPPY Koi no Yajirobee."

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

In March 2006, she became a member of the kickball team Metro Rabbits H.P.

Niigaki became Morning Musume's sub-leader on June 1, 2007, after Takahashi Ai became leader following Fujimoto Miki's resignation.

Since Tsuji Nozomi went on maternity leave, Niigaki replaced her as the voice of Athena from the anime "Robby to Kerobby".

Photobooks

Niigaki Risa Amanatsu Isshun Happy Girl

5 Morning Musume. 5ki Members

Works

Movies

DVDs

Alo Hello! Niigaki Risa DVD Alo Hello! 2 Niigaki Risa DVD

  • [2007.06.13] アロハロ!新垣里沙 DVD (Alo Hello! Niigaki Risa DVD)
  • [2009.01.21] アロハロ! 2 新垣里沙 DVD (Alo Hello! 2 Niigaki Risa DVD)

TV Dramas

Radio>

  • [2002–2003] タンポポ編集部 OH-SO-RO! (Tanpopo Henshubu OH-SO-RO!)
  • [2007–2008] GAKI*KAME (with Kamei Eri)

Musicals

Anime

  • [2007–2008] ロビーとケロビー (Robby to Kerobby)

Trivia

  • Love Audition 21 audition songs:
  • Although born in Kagoshima, Niigaki moved at age 6 to Yokohama in Kanagawa Prefecture. Her grandparents are from Okinawa.
  • Niigaki's original nickname, "Omame," was given to her by Yaguchi Mari shortly after Niigaki joined Morning Musume; mame means "bean," and it supposedly referred to Niigaki's large, bean-shaped head. She was later given the nickname "Gaki-san" by Okamura Takashi during the Mechaike Bakajo Kimatsu Test; gaki means "kid" or "brat," making the nickname a pun on the fact that she was the youngest member of Morning Musume at the time. In the years since then, "Gaki-san" (usually pronounced "Gakksan") has become her most frequently used nickname among both the fans and the other members of the group, although some graduated members still call her "Mame-chan."
  • Only Goto Maki calls her "Nii Nii".
  • Has stated that she has excellent vision and that she can clearly see the faces of the audience in the very back row of a performance hall, as well as on the second and third floors.
  • Her trademark "Mayuge Beam" ("Eyebrow Beam") move is derived from the "Sexy Beam" move from "Koi no Dance Site". Niigaki has said that her favorite part of her face are her eyebrows.
  • Calls her grandmother "Baba-chan."
  • Was a big fan of Morning Musume before joining the group, and even collected bromides and telephone cards.
  • Named Abe Natsumi as the member she admired the most. Stated in Music Fighter that when she was young asked her mother to cut her hair like Abe's which made her looked like Gegege no Kitaro instead, leaving her traumatized.
  • Is close friends with Takahashi Ai and Kamei Eri.
  • She and Takahashi Ai currently have the second longest tenures of any Morning Musume members, with only Iida Kaori remaining in the group longer.
  • She said in a 2004 interview that her rivals were fellow 5th generation members Takahashi Ai, Konno Asami, and Ogawa Makoto.
  • To date, she is the youngest member of Morning Musume to become sub-leader, at only 18.
  • She is allergic to pollen.
  • Her shoe size is 37.
  • Has said that the song that gets her fired up at concerts is "HOW DO YOU LIKE JAPAN? ~Nihon wa Donna Kanji Dekka?~" and the song that fits her perfectly is "Shanimuni Paradise".
  • These are her opinions of the characters of the other Morning Musume members:
  • These are the other members' opinions on Niigaki's character:
    • Takahashi: Reliable person.
    • Kamei: Sparkling!!
    • Michishige: Nice!!
    • Tanaka: Reliable.
    • Kusumi: Reliable.
    • Mitsui: Reliable.
    • Junjun: Hardworking.
    • Linlin: Green princess.

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