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Hijiri Tanikawa
Also known as 谷川聖, Hijirin (ひじりん)
Career
Active 2014 – 2026
Biography
About Hijiri Tanikawa
Standing at 5'3" (160 cm) with a slim build, Hijiri Tanikawa is a Japanese former idol who spent over a decade in the spotlight. She began her career in 2014 as a founding member of AKB48's Team 8, later becoming a 7th Generation Member. Her time with the group ended with her graduation on May 31, 2019.
Tanikawa returned to the stage in 2025 when she was announced as the fourth founding member of Pretty Chuu on May 13, 2025. During the group's 1st anniversary live on June 30, 2026, she announced her graduation from Pretty Chuu following their August 1, 2026 performance. She revealed that this would be her last time as an idol, and that she would retire from the entertainment industry entirely. Her career, which ran from 2014 to 2026, spans 12 years of active involvement in the Japanese idol world.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 2014-2026 (12 years active)
- Birthplace
- Akita, Japan
- Ethnicity
- Asian
Body
- Hair Color
- Black
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 59k (as of July 2026)
Frequently asked
What is her connection to AKB48?
She joined AKB48 in 2014 as a member of Team 8, and was later announced as a 7th Generation Member. She graduated on May 31, 2019.
Why did she announce retirement?
In June 2026, during Pretty Chuu's 1st anniversary live, she said that her performance on August 1, 2026 would be her last as an idol, and that she would then retire from the entertainment industry.
Did you know
- She was a founding member of both AKB48 Team 8 (2014) and Pretty Chuu (2025).
- Her idol career spanned 12 years, from 2014 to 2026.
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