Mari Yaguchi

Born 20th January, 1983, Mari Yaguchi (矢口真里) has been one of the most versatile but underrated members of the Hello! Project.

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20th January - 1983 - Hello! Project

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She became a member of Morning Musume during the second generation auditions, but resigned suddenly in April 2005, basically citing her desire to move on "as an adult" with her career. Her TV show Yaguchi Hitori continues as before, and her first post-Morning Musume solo release is in the works.

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Morning Musume - Yaguchi Hitori

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Mari's role in the MM singles hasnt been upfront and 'in-your-face', but her contribution to the image and progress of the Hello! Project has been significant. She was a member of Tanpopo, one of the first shuffle groups, and also founded Minimoni, was leader of Sakura Gumi when Natsumi Abe graduated and ZYX, and was in Romans.

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Tanpopo - Minimoni - Sakura Gumi - Natsumi Abe - ZYX - Romans

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Early on in the group Mari was often percieved as being "the short one" as she didn't stand out a lot, but by the time 4th generation joined she had dyed her hair blonde, and had become one of the most active members of the group. Her most famous phrase is "Sexy Beam!" one of her solo lines from Morning Musume's Koi no Dance Site single. This line has made its way around fans and fellow musicians alike.

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Morning Musume - Koi no Dance Site

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