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Kokusho Sayuri (国生さゆり) is a Japanese actress, author, former idol, former founding member of Onyanko Club, and a former founding member of McKee.

History[]

Kokusho had an interest in entertainment from a young age, especially the idol world. In 1984, a friend suggested she enter the Miss Seventeen Contest by submitting a photo and biography. Although she didn't win, Sony Entertainment noticed her athleticism and offered her a temporary contract to represent them at a televised track meet in January 1985. The contract ended soon after, but she stayed in touch with the staff.

Returning to her hometown, she worked part-time as a perfume saleswoman until her former Sony manager encouraged her to audition for the Fuji TV sponsored All Night Fuji High School Girl Special in February 1985. She won first place in the beauty pageant contest featured in the audition and a few months later debuted as an original member of Onyanko Club on April 1, 1985.

Despite her hard work and growing fan base, Sony Music and Fuji TV were reluctant to let her go solo. After months of convincing, she made her long awaited solo debut in February 1986 and quickly became one of the most popular members of Onyanko Club. She graduated from Onyanko Club on March 30, 1987 to focus on her solo singing career which abruptly ended in 1989 following a dispute with her manager. However, she decided to continue her acting career.

In 1996, she returned to music with the group McKee but retired from singing again when it disbanded.

In 2022, she revealed she had anonymously written a science fiction epic web-novel called "Kokushu no Ai" (国守の愛) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Its success led her to pursue writing more novels under her real name, exploring genres like comedy and poetry, while continuing her acting career.[1]

Profile[]

  • Member Number: 8
  • Hobbies: Music, watching movies, snorkeling, and running

Discography[]

Albums[]

  1. [1986.07.16] Pep Talk
  2. [1987.02.01] BALANCE OF HEART
  3. [1988.06.22] SUMMERSNOW

Best Albums[]

  1. [1987.08.01] TRANSIT -Kokusho Sayuri Best- (TRANSIT -国生さゆりベスト-)
  2. [1988.07.21] Aishuu -STILL LOVING- (愛執 -Still Loving-; Attachment -Still Loving-)
  3. [1997.07.01] Kokusho Sayuri best collection (国生さゆり ベストコレクション)
  4. [2002.11.20] GOLDEN☆BEST Kokusho Sayuri ~SINGLES~ (GOLDEN☆BEST 国生さゆり～SINGLES～)
  5. [2015.04.29] Golden☆Idol Deluxe Kokusho Sayuri (ゴールデン☆アイドル デラックス 国生さゆり)

Mini Albums[]

  1. [1989.10.21] Sakana (さかな; Fish)

Collaboration Albums[]

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

Collaboration Best Albums[]

  1. [1987.12.09] Otoshidama (お年玉; New Year's Gift) (w/ Kawai Sonoko, Jounouchi Sanae, Watanabe Minayo, 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, Jounouchi Sanae, Watanabe Minayo, 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, Jounouchi Sanae, Watanabe Minayo, and Watanabe Marina)

Singles[]

  1. [1986.02.01] VALENTINE♥KISS (バレンタイン♥キッス)
  2. [1986.05.10] Natsu wo Mattenai (夏を待てない; Can't Wait for Summer)
  3. [1986.08.24] Noble Red no Toki (ノーブルレッドの瞬間; Noble Red Moment)
  4. [1986.12.03] Ano Natsu no Bike (あの夏のバイク; That Summer Motorcycle)
  5. [1987.05.11] Hoshikuzu no Sniper (星屑の狙撃手; Stardust Sniper)
  6. [1987 05.28] Sore Ijou, Are Miman (ソレ以上、アレ未満; More Than That, Less Than That)
  7. [1987.10.01] Koi wa Touku Kara (恋は遠くから; Love Comes from Afar)
  8. [1988.04.30] Glass no Mori (ガラスの森; Glass Forest)
  9. [2008.01.16] VALENTINE KISS 2008 (バレンタイン・キッス 2008)

Video Releases[]

  1. [1986.12.12] Hello! America
  2. [1987.04.01] DASH! KOKUSHO

Collaboration Video Releases[]

  1. [2011.07.20] Idol ♥ Miracle Vision Kokusho Sayuri / Jounouchi Sanae / Kawai Sonoko (アイドル♥ミラクルビジョン 国生さゆり・城之内早苗・河合その子) (w/ Jounouchi Sanae and Kawai Sonoko)

Gallery[]

Trivia[]

  • She has been married twice. Her first marriage was to a former middle school boyfriend in 2000, ending in 2003 with a brief reconciliation from 2007 to 2008. Her second marriage was to businessman Koda Eiji in 2012, which ended in divorce in 2013.
  • She was the captain of her high school track and field team, which helped her become a natural leader in Onyanko Club, despite the role not being officially recognized.
  • In Onyanko Club, her best friend was Fukunaga Satomi, with whom she still keeps in touch. She was also close with Nagoya Mika, Utsumi Kazuko, Nakajima Miharu, and Kawai Sonoko. Although there was a rumor of jealousy toward Nitta Eri, Kokusho claims they were simply from different friend groups, with the media misinterpreting their relationship. She had a strained relationship with Yoshizawa Akie, as they rarely interacted.
  • In the early 1990s, she was close friends with Nagabuchi Tsuyoshi, with whom she had a brief romantic affair. She cut off contact after his 1995 arrest for drug possession.
  • A fan of Murashita Kozo, who was in her talent agency, Kokusho developed a senior-junior relationship with him, and he invited her parents to his concerts.[2]
  • She is an outspoken fan of the anime and manga series Jujutsu Kaisen, with Gojo Satoru being her favorite character.

External Links[]

  1. ↑ "The truth behind Sayuri Kokusho's ``secretly posted'' SF action novel that she ``didn't intend to show''' '. Retrieved on September 23, 2022 .
  2. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/CzopDauv6c8/
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