Watanabe Minayo

 (渡辺美奈代) is a Japanese idol, model, actress, businesswoman, and a former member of Onyanko Club.

She joined Onyanko Club on November 29, 1985, and graduated on September 20, 1987, where the group disbanded.

She was one of the few candidates affiliated with Sony Music who successfully joined Onyanko Club. After she was featured singing backup vocals on Kokusho Sayuri's debut single, she skyrocketed in popularity, making her own debut a few months later. She was known for her childish, girly image and songs. After Onyanko Club disbanded she continued with her solo career, but began to focus on gravure modeling. She completely retired from singing in 1996 after her marriage.

After that, she became the owner of a beauty salon and boutique, "Minayo Select," and furniture store, "Kaguya 374". She also became one of the top family-life bloggers in Japan in the late 2010s. She holds an annual concert for her fan club on her birthday every year.

Profile

 * Member Number: 29
 * Qualifications: Ordinary driver's license
 * Hobbies: Interior decorating, nail art, searching for new items, and fashion
 * Special Skills: Housework in general (especially cleaning), table tennis, and danshari

Albums

 * 1) [1986.11.29] Alfalfa (アルファルファ)
 * 2) [1987.05.28] HOPPING
 * 3) [1987.12.21] Frill (フリル)
 * 4) [1988.08.19] MY BOY -Utae! Taiyou- a summer place (MY BOY -歌え! 太陽- a summer place; MY BOY -Sing! The Sun- a summer place)
 * 5) [1989.02.10] Koishiteru to, Ii ne -the Heart of Love- (恋してると、いいね -the Heart of Love-; It's Nice When You're in Love -the Heart of Love-)

Best Albums

 * 1) [1988.07.01] Sweet Little Songs
 * 2) [1989.12.21] KISS! KISS! KISS! -MINAYO WATANABE BEST-
 * 3) [1991.09.21] WILL ~MINAYO SELECTIONS~
 * 4) [1997.07.21] Watanabe Minayo Best Collection (渡辺美奈代ベスト・コレクション)
 * 5) [2002.11.20] GOLDEN☆BEST Watanabe Minayo SINGLES (GOLDEN☆BEST 渡辺美奈代 SINGLES)
 * 6) [2016.07.27] Watanabe Minayo 30th Anniversary Complete Singles Collection (渡辺美奈代 30th Anniversary Complete Singles Collection)

Mini Albums

 * 1) [2017.07.19] HAPPY STORY

Collaboration Albums

 * 1) [1986.12.05] Merry X'mas for You (w/ Kawai Sonoko, Kokusho Sayuri, Jounouchi Sanae, and Watanabe Marina)

Collaboration Best Albums

 * 1) [1987.12.09] Otoshidama (お年玉; New Year's Gift) (w/ Kawai Sonoko, Kokusho Sayuri, Jounouchi Sanae, and Watanabe Marina)
 * 2) [2010.04.28] GOLDEN☆BEST Kawai Sonoko / Kokusho Sayuri / Jounouchi Sanae / Watanabe Minayo / Watanabe Marina (GOLDEN☆BEST 河合その子・国生さゆり・城之内早苗・渡辺美奈代・渡辺満里奈) (w/ Kawai Sonoko, Kokusho Sayuri, Jounouchi Sanae, and Watanabe Marina)
 * 3) [2012.01.10] Sony Music no Onyanko 5 Ri Musume Best of Best (ソニーミュージックのおニャン子5人娘 ベスト・オブ・ベスト) (w/ Kawai Sonoko, Kokusho Sayuri, Jounouchi Sanae, and Watanabe Marina)

Singles

 * 1) [1986.07.16] Hitomi ni Yakusoku (瞳に約束; Promise to Your Eyes)
 * 2) [1986.10.15] Yuki no Kaeri Michi (雪の帰り道; Snow on the Way Home)
 * 3) [1987.01.15] TOO ADULT
 * 4) [1987.04.15] PINK no CHAO (PINKのCHAO)
 * 5) [1987.07.29] Amaryllis (アマリリス)
 * 6) [1987.11.18] Girls on the Roof (ガールズ・オン・ザ・ルーフ)
 * 7) [1988.02.26] Ryoute Ippai no Memory (両手いっぱいのメモリー; Two Hands Full of Memories)
 * 8) [1988.05.18] Chotto Fallin' Love (ちょっとFallin' Love; A Little Fallin' Love)
 * 9) [1988.08.03] Daite Ageru (抱いてあげる; I'll Hold You)
 * 10) [1988.11.09] Ii Ja Nai (いいじゃない; It's Nice)
 * 11) [1989.01.21] Ai ga Nakucha, ne! (愛がなくちゃ、ネッ!; Without Love, Right!)
 * 12) [1989.06.14] Winter Spring, Summer Fall (Winterスプリング、Summerフォール)
 * 13) [1989.11.22] Romance Kouitten (恋愛紅一点; Lone Woman Romace)
 * 14) [1990.08.22] Pizzicato Princess (ピチカート・プリンセス)
 * 15) [1991.08.23] Hanako no Kekkon (Hanakoの結婚; Hanako's Marriage)
 * 16) [1995.04.26] Ofuro de GO! (オフロでGO!; GO in the Bath!)
 * 17) [1996.04.24] Iroiro Atta Kedo (いろいろあったけど; I've Been Through a Lot)
 * 18) [2021.09.29] BIG LOVE

Collaboration Singles

 * 1) [2012.08.15] Natsu no Hi no 1993 (夏の日の1993; Summer Day 1993) (w/ M-ROCH)

Video Releases

 * 1) [1987.03.xx] Dream Times Minayo-chan (どりーむたいむす 美奈代chan)
 * 2) [1988.12.21] ZENBU MINAYO
 * 3) [1999.11.21] Pizzicato Princess (ピチカート・プリンセス)
 * 4) [2012.09.28] Minayo-Watanabe 25+2 Anniversary Live 2012
 * 5) [2015.01.11] Minayo Watanabe BirthDay Live 2014
 * 6) [2017.05.14] FOREVER IDOL 374
 * 7) [2018.06.09] Minayo Watanabe Birthday Live 2017
 * 8) [2019.06.09] Minayo Watanabe Birthday Live 2018
 * 9) [2020.05.15] Minayo Watanabe Memorial Live 2019
 * 10) [2021.09.xx] Minayo Watanabe Birthday Live 2020
 * 11) [2021.09.xx] BIG LOVE Music Video
 * 12) [2022.05.28] Minayo Watanabe Birthday Live 2021
 * 13) [2022.09.15] ZENBU MINAYO and more
 * 14) [2023.01.22] Minayo Watanabe Birthday Live 2022

Trivia

 * In 1996, she married HOT SOX member Mickey. Former Onyanko Club members Yamamoto Susan Kumiko and Iwai Yukiko attended the reception ceremony.
 * Her best friend in Onyanko Club was Iwai Yukiko. Although she was often paired with Watanabe Marina due to their identical last name, it is said they disliked each other.
 * She's the mother of B2takes!! member Yajima Manaya and multi-talent Yajima Natsuki.