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'''Kusumi Koharu''' (久住小春) is a [[J-Pop|Japanese pop]] singer and idol managed by [[Up-Front Agency]] and formerly part of [[Hello! Project]]. She was a seventh generation member of Morning Musume.
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'''Kusumi Koharu''' (久住小春) is a [[J-Pop|Japanese pop]] singer, idol, and talent managed by [[J.P ROOM]]. She was formerly known as a member of [[Morning Musume]] and [[Hello! Project]].
  
 
== Profile ==
 
== Profile ==
 
 
* '''Name:''' Kusumi Koharu (久住小春)
 
* '''Name:''' Kusumi Koharu (久住小春)
 
* '''Nicknames:''' Koha (こは), Kussun (くっすん), Kohacchi (こはっち), Kusumin (くすみん), Koharunrun (こはるんるん)
 
* '''Nicknames:''' Koha (こは), Kussun (くっすん), Kohacchi (こはっち), Kusumin (くすみん), Koharunrun (こはるんるん)
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* '''Birthplace:''' [[Wikipedia:Nagaoka, Niigata|Nagaoka]], [[Wikipedia:Niigata Prefecture|Niigata]], Japan
 
* '''Birthplace:''' [[Wikipedia:Nagaoka, Niigata|Nagaoka]], [[Wikipedia:Niigata Prefecture|Niigata]], Japan
 
* '''Blood type:''' A
 
* '''Blood type:''' A
* '''Height:''' 162cm (5'3.8")
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* '''Height:''' 166 cm
 
* '''Skills:''' Impressions, abacus
 
* '''Skills:''' Impressions, abacus
 
* '''Hobbies:''' People-watching
 
* '''Hobbies:''' People-watching
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== History ==
 
== History ==
 
 
'''Kusumi Koharu''' joined Hello! Project on May 1, 2005 as the sole member of Morning Musume's seventh generation after passing the [[Morning Musume Audition 2005]]. She was first featured on the single "[[Iroppoi Jirettai]]", on the studio album ''[[Rainbow 7]]'', and made her concert debut on May 7, 2005 at Morning Musume's [[Morning Musume Concert Tour 2005 Haru ~Dai 6 Kan Hit Mankai!~|2005 Spring concert tour]].
 
'''Kusumi Koharu''' joined Hello! Project on May 1, 2005 as the sole member of Morning Musume's seventh generation after passing the [[Morning Musume Audition 2005]]. She was first featured on the single "[[Iroppoi Jirettai]]", on the studio album ''[[Rainbow 7]]'', and made her concert debut on May 7, 2005 at Morning Musume's [[Morning Musume Concert Tour 2005 Haru ~Dai 6 Kan Hit Mankai!~|2005 Spring concert tour]].
  
Her big break came in 2006, when she was cast as the voice of Tsukishima Kirari, the main character in the anime ''Kirarin☆Revolution'', which ran for three years and ended in 2009. She gained a solo debut as "Tsukishima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu" with the single "Koi☆Kana". Her singles were used as opening and ending theme songs for the anime. In addition, fellow Hello! Project members [[Hagiwara Mai]], [[Kikkawa Yuu]], and [[Kitahara Sayaka]] lent their voices to prominent guest characters. Kusumi and Hagiwara formed Kira☆Pika in 2007, and Kusumi, Kikkawa, and Kitahara formed MilkyWay in 2008 until the show's end on March 27, 2009. On June 3, 2009, a one-shot manga titled "Miracle Revolution ~Kusumi Koharu Monogatari~" was published in ''Ciao'' magazine and covered her idol life. Thanks to ''Kirarin'', Kusumi is currently a regular cast member on ''Oha Star''.
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Her big break came in 2006, when she was cast as the voice of Tsukishima Kirari, the main character in the anime ''Kirarin☆Revolution'', which ran for three years and ended in 2009. She gained a solo debut as "Tsukishima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu" with the single "Koi☆Kana". Her singles were used as opening and ending theme songs for the anime. In addition, fellow Hello! Project members [[Hagiwara Mai]], [[Kikkawa Yuu]], and [[Kitahara Sayaka]] lent their voices to prominent guest characters. Kusumi and Hagiwara formed Kira☆Pika in 2007, and Kusumi, Kikkawa, and Kitahara formed MilkyWay in 2008 until the show's end on March 27, 2009. On June 3, 2009, a one-shot manga titled "Miracle☆Revolution ~Kusumi Koharu Monogatari~" was published in ''Ciao'' magazine and covered her idol life. Thanks to ''Kirarin'', Kusumi is currently a regular cast member on ''Oha Star''.
  
 
On September 19, 2009, Kusumi's graduation was announced. On December 6, 2009, Kusumi Koharu graduated from Morning Musume and Hello! Project.
 
On September 19, 2009, Kusumi's graduation was announced. On December 6, 2009, Kusumi Koharu graduated from Morning Musume and Hello! Project.
  
 
== Discography ==
 
== Discography ==
 
* Unless noted, all released are under the name "Tsukishima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu (Morning Musume)".
 
 
 
=== Albums ===
 
=== Albums ===
 
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* [2007.02.28] [[Mitsuboshi|☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi)]] (☆☆☆ (みつぼし)) <small>('''Tsukishima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu (Morning Musume)''')</small>
* [2007.02.28] [[Mitsuboshi|☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi)]] (☆☆☆ (みつぼし))
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* [2007.12.19] [[Kirarin Land|Kirarin☆Land]] (きらりん☆ランド) <small>('''Tsukishima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu (Morning Musume)''')</small>
* [2007.12.19] [[Kirarin Land|Kirarin☆Land]] (きらりん☆ランド)
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* [2008.12.17] [[Kirari to Fuyu]] (きらりと冬) <small>('''Tsukishima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu (Morning Musume)''')</small>
* [2008.12.17] [[Kirari to Fuyu]] (きらりと冬)
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* [2009.03.11] [[Best Kirari|Best☆Kirari]] (ベスト☆きらり) (Best album) <small>('''Tsukishima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu (Morning Musume)''')</small>
* [2009.03.11] [[Best Kirari|Best☆Kirari]] (ベスト☆きらり) <small>(best album)</small>
 
  
 
=== Singles ===
 
=== Singles ===
 
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* [2006.07.12] [[Koi Kana|Koi☆Kana]] (恋☆カナ) <small>('''Tsukishima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu (Morning Musume)''')</small>
* [2006.07.12] [[Koi Kana|Koi☆Kana]] (恋☆カナ)
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* [2006.10.25] [[Balalaika]] (バラライカ) <small>('''Tsukishima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu (Morning Musume)''')</small>
* [2006.10.25] [[Balalaika]] (バラライカ)
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* [2007.05.02] [[Happy (Kusumi Koharu)|Happy☆彡]] (ハッピー☆彡) <small>('''Tsukishima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu (Morning Musume)''')</small>
* [2007.05.02] [[Happy (Kusumi Koharu)|Happy☆彡]] (ハッピー☆彡)
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* [2007.11.07] [[Chance! (Kusumi Koharu)|Chance!]] (チャンス!) <small>('''Tsukishima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu (Morning Musume)''')</small>
* [2007.11.07] [[Chance! (Kusumi Koharu)|Chance!]] (チャンス!)
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* [2008.07.16] [[Papancake]] (パパンケーキ) <small>('''Tsukishima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu (Morning Musume)''')</small>
* [2008.07.16] [[Papancake]] (パパンケーキ)
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* [2009.02.04] [[Hapi Hapi Sunday!|Hapi☆Hapi Sunday!]] (はぴ☆はぴ サンデー!) <small>('''Tsukishima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu (Morning Musume)''')</small>
* [2009.02.04] [[Hapi Hapi Sunday!|Hapi☆Hapi Sunday!]] (はぴ☆はぴ サンデー!)
 
  
 
=== Compilations / Other ===
 
=== Compilations / Other ===
 
''For discography as part of groups, see [[Morning Musume#Discography]], [[Morning Musume Tanjou 10nen Kinentai#Discography]], [[Kira Pika#Discography]], [[MilkyWay#Discography]].''
 
 
 
* [2006.10.18] Various - [[Kirarin Revolution Song Selection|Kirarin☆Revolution Song Selection]] (#1 ''Koi Hanabi'', #2 ''Love da yo☆Darling'')
 
* [2006.10.18] Various - [[Kirarin Revolution Song Selection|Kirarin☆Revolution Song Selection]] (#1 ''Koi Hanabi'', #2 ''Love da yo☆Darling'')
 
* [2006.11.22] Various - [[Kirarin Revolution Original Soundtrack Vol.1|Kirarin☆Revolution Original Soundtrack Vol.1]] (#1 ''Koi☆Kana (Opening Ver.)'', #37 ''SUGAO-flavor (Ending Ver.)'')
 
* [2006.11.22] Various - [[Kirarin Revolution Original Soundtrack Vol.1|Kirarin☆Revolution Original Soundtrack Vol.1]] (#1 ''Koi☆Kana (Opening Ver.)'', #37 ''SUGAO-flavor (Ending Ver.)'')
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* [2008.12.10] Hello! Project - [[Petit Best 9]] (#8 ''Papancake'')
 
* [2008.12.10] Hello! Project - [[Petit Best 9]] (#8 ''Papancake'')
 
* [2009.03.18] Various - [[Kirarin Revolution Song Selection 5|Kirarin☆Revolution Song Selection 5]] (#3 ''Hapi☆Hapi Sunday!'')
 
* [2009.03.18] Various - [[Kirarin Revolution Song Selection 5|Kirarin☆Revolution Song Selection 5]] (#3 ''Hapi☆Hapi Sunday!'')
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* [2010.12.02] Hello! Project - [[Petit Best 10]] (#13 ''Hapi☆Hapi Sunday!'')
  
 
=== DVDs ===
 
=== DVDs ===
 
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* [2009.09.30] [[Jump!!]]
* [2009.09.30] [[Jump!!]] ('''Kusumi Koharu (Morning Musume)''')
 
  
 
== Photobooks ==
 
== Photobooks ==
 
 
[[Image:Kusumi Koharu PB.jpg|100px|Kusumi Koharu]]
 
[[Image:Kusumi Koharu PB.jpg|100px|Kusumi Koharu]]
 
[[Image:Kusumi Koharu POP.jpg|100px|POP]]
 
[[Image:Kusumi Koharu POP.jpg|100px|POP]]
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* [2007.09.20] POP <small>[http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/4048944991 amazon.co.jp]</small>
 
* [2007.09.20] POP <small>[http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/4048944991 amazon.co.jp]</small>
 
* [2008.07.25] Koharu Nikki. (小春日記。) <small>[http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/484704102X amazon.co.jp]</small>
 
* [2008.07.25] Koharu Nikki. (小春日記。) <small>[http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/484704102X amazon.co.jp]</small>
* [2008.12.02] Happy Memorial☆Photobook (ハッピーメモリアル☆フォトブック) ('''Tsukishima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu (Morning Musume)''') <small>[http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/4091322905 amazon.co.jp]</small>
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* [2008.12.02] Happy Memorial☆Photobook (ハッピーメモリアル☆フォトブック) <small>('''Tsukishima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu (Morning Musume)''') [http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/4091322905 amazon.co.jp]</small>
* [2009.09.27] Sugar Doll
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* [2009.09.27] Sugar Doll <small>[http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/4847042026 amazon.co.jp]</small>
  
 
== Works ==
 
== Works ==
 
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=== Filmography ===
=== Books ===
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; TV Programs
 
 
[[Image:Kirarin Fashion Revolution.jpg|100px|Kirarin★Fashion★Revolution]]
 
 
 
* [2007.11.??] Kirarin★Fashion★Revolution (きらりん★ファッション★レボリューション) <small>[http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/4091590543 amazon.co.jp]</small>
 
 
 
=== TV ===
 
 
* [2005&ndash;2007] [[Hello! Morning]] (ハロー! モーニング)
 
* [2005&ndash;2007] [[Hello! Morning]] (ハロー! モーニング)
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* [2005] [[Musume DOKYU!]] (娘DOKYU!)
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* [2006&ndash;2009] [[Oha Star]] (おはスタ) (as Tsukishima Kirari)
 
* [2007&ndash;2008] [[Haromoni@]] (ハロモニ@)
 
* [2007&ndash;2008] [[Haromoni@]] (ハロモニ@)
 
* [2008&ndash;2009] [[Yorosen!]] (よろセン!)
 
* [2008&ndash;2009] [[Yorosen!]] (よろセン!)
* [2009&ndash;] [[Oha Star]] (おはスタ) <small>(on Tuesdays)</small>
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* [2009] [[Piramekiino]] (ピラメキーノ) (5 episodes)
* [2010&ndash;] [[Oha Colosseum]] (おはコロシアム)
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* [2009] [[Nachicoral Gakuen]] (ナチコラル学園) (2 episodes)
 
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* [2009&ndash;] [[Oha Star]] (おはスタ) (as a regular)
=== Anime ===
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* [2010&ndash;] [[Oha Colosseum]] (おはコロシアム) (as a regular)
  
* [2006&ndash;2009] [[Kirarin Revolution|Kirarin☆Revolution]] (きらりん☆レボリューション)
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; Anime
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* [2006&ndash;2009] [[Kirarin Revolution|Kirarin☆Revolution]] (きらりん☆レボリューション) (voice of Tsukishima Kirari)
  
 
=== Theater ===
 
=== Theater ===
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* [2006] [[Ribbon no Kishi The Musical]] (リボンの騎士 ザ・ミュージカル) (as Minister's Son)
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* [2008] [[Cinderella The Musical]] (シンデレラ The ミュージカル) (as the Herald)
  
* [2006] [[Ribbon no Kishi The Musical]] (リボンの騎士 ザ・ミュージカル)
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=== Radio ===
* [2008] [[Cinderella the Musical]] (シンデレラ The ミュージカル)
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* [2005] [[TBC Fun Field Mou Let's Mou Dash]] (TBC FUNふぃーるど・モーレツモーダッシュ) (2 episodes)
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* [2006] [[Myu~komi]] (ミュ〜コミ) (1 episode)
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* [2006] [[Recommen!]] (レコメン!) (1 episode)
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* [2009] [[Hello Pro ya nen!]] (ハロプロやねん!) (1 episode)
  
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
 
 
* She is the second Morning Musume member to come from Niigata, following [[Ogawa Makoto]].
 
* She is the second Morning Musume member to come from Niigata, following [[Ogawa Makoto]].
 
* Skilled at volleyball, which she played since third grade of primary school and was the captain of her team.
 
* Skilled at volleyball, which she played since third grade of primary school and was the captain of her team.
 
* Her audition song was Morning Musume's "[[Furusato]]".
 
* Her audition song was Morning Musume's "[[Furusato]]".
** At Morning Musume's 2009 Aki tour, her Graduation song was, incidentally, also Furusato.
 
 
* Sometimes called the "Miracle", for during the auditions for Morning Musume's seventh generation, [[Tsunku]] stated that he was looking for an "ace".
 
* Sometimes called the "Miracle", for during the auditions for Morning Musume's seventh generation, [[Tsunku]] stated that he was looking for an "ace".
 
* During her audition, she stated that she prefers cool images over cute.
 
* During her audition, she stated that she prefers cool images over cute.
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== External Links ==
 
== External Links ==
* [http://www.up-front-agency.co.jp/artist/kusumi-koharu/index.php Up-Front Agency Profile]
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* [http://www.jp-r.co.jp/kusumikoharu.html Official Website]
 
* [http://www.helloproject.com/discography/tsukishima/index.html Hello! Project Discography page]
 
* [http://www.helloproject.com/discography/tsukishima/index.html Hello! Project Discography page]
* [http://ameblo.jp/kusumikoharu-blog Official Blog: Koharun Land ~Nyuujouryou Muryou~ (こはるんランド~入場料無料~)]
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* [http://ameblo.jp/kusumikoharu-blog Official Blog: Koharun Land ~Nyuujouryou Muryou~ (こはるんランド~入場料無料~)] | [http://hellosgfans.org/category/kusumi-koharu/ Translations]
* [[Wikipedia:ja:久住小春|Japanese Wikipedia: 久住小春]]
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* Wikipedia Profiles: [[Wikipedia:ja:久住小春|Japanese: 久住小春]] | [[Wikipedia:Koharu Kusumi|English: Koharu Kusumi]]
* [[Wikipedia:Koharu Kusumi|English Wikipedia: Koharu Kusumi]]
 
  
 
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[[Category:Niigata Artists]]
 
[[Category:Niigata Artists]]
 
[[Category:Seiyuu]]
 
[[Category:Seiyuu]]
[[Category:J-Pop]]
 
 
[[Category:Hello! Project]]
 
[[Category:Hello! Project]]
 
[[Category:1992 Births]]
 
[[Category:1992 Births]]
 
[[Category:Blood Type A]]
 
[[Category:Blood Type A]]

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Kusumi Koharu (2010)

Kusumi Koharu (久住小春) is a Japanese pop singer, idol, and talent managed by J.P ROOM. She was formerly known as a member of Morning Musume and Hello! Project.

Profile

  • Name: Kusumi Koharu (久住小春)
  • Nicknames: Koha (こは), Kussun (くっすん), Kohacchi (こはっち), Kusumin (くすみん), Koharunrun (こはるんるん)
  • Birthday: July 15, 1992
  • Birthplace: Nagaoka, Niigata, Japan
  • Blood type: A
  • Height: 166 cm
  • Skills: Impressions, abacus
  • Hobbies: People-watching
  • Motto: Kusumi Koharu
  • Favorite food: Thick white chocolate, plums
  • Favorite words: Miracle
  • Favorite colors: Pink
  • Hello! Project groups:
  • Other:

History

Kusumi Koharu joined Hello! Project on May 1, 2005 as the sole member of Morning Musume's seventh generation after passing the Morning Musume Audition 2005. She was first featured on the single "Iroppoi Jirettai", on the studio album Rainbow 7, and made her concert debut on May 7, 2005 at Morning Musume's 2005 Spring concert tour.

Her big break came in 2006, when she was cast as the voice of Tsukishima Kirari, the main character in the anime Kirarin☆Revolution, which ran for three years and ended in 2009. She gained a solo debut as "Tsukishima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu" with the single "Koi☆Kana". Her singles were used as opening and ending theme songs for the anime. In addition, fellow Hello! Project members Hagiwara Mai, Kikkawa Yuu, and Kitahara Sayaka lent their voices to prominent guest characters. Kusumi and Hagiwara formed Kira☆Pika in 2007, and Kusumi, Kikkawa, and Kitahara formed MilkyWay in 2008 until the show's end on March 27, 2009. On June 3, 2009, a one-shot manga titled "Miracle☆Revolution ~Kusumi Koharu Monogatari~" was published in Ciao magazine and covered her idol life. Thanks to Kirarin, Kusumi is currently a regular cast member on Oha Star.

On September 19, 2009, Kusumi's graduation was announced. On December 6, 2009, Kusumi Koharu graduated from Morning Musume and Hello! Project.

Discography

Albums

  • [2007.02.28] ☆☆☆ (Mitsuboshi) (☆☆☆ (みつぼし)) (Tsukishima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu (Morning Musume))
  • [2007.12.19] Kirarin☆Land (きらりん☆ランド) (Tsukishima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu (Morning Musume))
  • [2008.12.17] Kirari to Fuyu (きらりと冬) (Tsukishima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu (Morning Musume))
  • [2009.03.11] Best☆Kirari (ベスト☆きらり) (Best album) (Tsukishima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu (Morning Musume))

Singles

  • [2006.07.12] Koi☆Kana (恋☆カナ) (Tsukishima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu (Morning Musume))
  • [2006.10.25] Balalaika (バラライカ) (Tsukishima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu (Morning Musume))
  • [2007.05.02] Happy☆彡 (ハッピー☆彡) (Tsukishima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu (Morning Musume))
  • [2007.11.07] Chance! (チャンス!) (Tsukishima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu (Morning Musume))
  • [2008.07.16] Papancake (パパンケーキ) (Tsukishima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu (Morning Musume))
  • [2009.02.04] Hapi☆Hapi Sunday! (はぴ☆はぴ サンデー!) (Tsukishima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu (Morning Musume))

Compilations / Other

DVDs

Photobooks

Kusumi Koharu POP Koharu Nikki. Happy Memorial Photobook Sugar Doll

  • [2006.03.24] Kusumi Koharu (久住小春) amazon.co.jp
  • [2007.09.20] POP amazon.co.jp
  • [2008.07.25] Koharu Nikki. (小春日記。) amazon.co.jp
  • [2008.12.02] Happy Memorial☆Photobook (ハッピーメモリアル☆フォトブック) (Tsukishima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu (Morning Musume)) amazon.co.jp
  • [2009.09.27] Sugar Doll amazon.co.jp

Works

Filmography

TV Programs
Anime
  • [2006–2009] Kirarin☆Revolution (きらりん☆レボリューション) (voice of Tsukishima Kirari)

Theater

Radio

Trivia

  • She is the second Morning Musume member to come from Niigata, following Ogawa Makoto.
  • Skilled at volleyball, which she played since third grade of primary school and was the captain of her team.
  • Her audition song was Morning Musume's "Furusato".
  • Sometimes called the "Miracle", for during the auditions for Morning Musume's seventh generation, Tsunku stated that he was looking for an "ace".
  • During her audition, she stated that she prefers cool images over cute.
  • Stated Yoshizawa Hitomi and Fujimoto Miki as the members she admires the most. She has also stated that Fujimoto is her favorite celebrity on both Hello! Morning and Music Fighter.
  • Her Morning Musume mentor was Michishige Sayumi.
  • She is the youngest artist to debut solo within Hello! Project.
  • She was the best selling Hello! Project soloist in 2006.

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