Masae Otani
Acting
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 was a long-running Japanese music variety show, broadcast weekly from October 15, 1996 until March 23, 2010 on TBS. The name of the show is an abbreviation of "uta bangumi", meaning "music program". A special version of the show, running for two hours, was occasionally aired under the name Tokuban, an abbreviation of "tokubetsu bangumi", meaning "special program". The show's theme song, played during the opening sequence and closing credits, was "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" by Nancy Sinatra.
Utaban
Japanese music variety show starring the comedy duo Downtown. A mixture of live musical performances, games, sketches and celebrity interviews.
HEY!HEY!HEY! MUSIC CHAMP
Hello! Project Concert held in Saitama Super Arena. Disc 1 (125mins), Disc 2 (46mins).
Hello! Project 2007 Summer 10th Anniversary Dai Kanshasai ~Hello☆Pro Natsu Matsuri~
Hello! Project concert held at Nakano Sunplaza Hall. Disc 1 (226mins), Disc 2 (154mins).
Hello! Project 2013 COUNTDOWN PARTY 2013-2014 ~GOODBYE & HELLO!~
Hello! Project Concert held in Yokohama Arena.
Hello! Project 2005 Winter ~A HAPPY NEW POWER! Akagumi~
Hello! Project Concert held in Yoyogi National Stadium. And Tsuji Nozomi and Kago Ai Graduation Concert from Morning Musume.
Hello! Project 2004 Summer ~Natsu no Doon!~
Features Backstage footage of 2008 concert events and Off-Shots of concert event photoshoot sessions.
Hello! Project DVD Magazine Vol.14
Hello! Project concert held in Yokohama Arena. And Kimura Asami & Saito Miuna Graduation Concert from Country Musume. tour.
Hello! Project 2007 Winter ~Shuuketsu! 10th Anniversary~
Behind the scenes footage of the Hello! Project SPORTS FESTIVAL 2004 ~Nippon no Nadeshiko wa Taiiku to Ongaku Desu!!~.
Hello! Project DVD Magazine Vol.1
Members declare what they pledge to do this year.
Hello! Project DVD Magazine Vol.18
Hello! Project Concert held in Yokohama Arena. And Iida Kaori Graduation Concert from Morning Musume. special.
Hello! Project 2005 Winter All-Stars Dairanbu ~A HAPPY NEW POWER! Iida Kaori Sotsugyou Special~
The 9th best album in the Petit Best series, which are annual compilations released at the end of the year that feature best hits from the artists of Hello! Project during that year, with an occasional remix or new song included.
Petit Best 9
Hello! Project concert held at Yokohama Arena.
Hello! Project 2008 Winter ~Kettei! Hello☆Pro Award '08~
Member interviews, answering individual varied questions.
Hello! Project DVD Magazine Vol.10
'Behind the Scene Footage' of Hello! Project's concert held in Yokohama Arena.
Hello! Project 2009 Winter Kettei! Hello☆Pro Award '09 ~Backstage Video~
Hello! Project concert held at Sai no Kuni Kumagaya Dome Taiikukan. Disc 1 (137mins), Disc 2 (100mins).
Hello! Project 2018 Haro! Fes Hello! Project 20th Anniversary!!
Hello! Project Concert held in Yoyogi National Stadium.
Hello! Project 2002 Summer ~ONE HAPPY SUMMER DAY~
'Behind the Scene Footage' of Hello! Project's concert held in Yokohama Arena.
Hello! Project 2007 Winter ~Live DVD Box Bonus Video~
Elder club member interviews about how they hope to spend their time for 2007, and reflect back on how they spent it in 2006.
Hello! Project DVD Magazine Vol.9
The 5th best album in the Petit Best series, which are annual compilations released at the end of the year that feature best hits from the artists of Hello! Project during that year, with an occasional remix or new song included.