Masae Otani
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 & Full Filmography63 Titles
Drama Series - 1996, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
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.
Drama Series - 2024, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
Japanese music variety show starring the comedy duo Downtown. A mixture of live musical performances, games, sketches and celebrity interviews.
Movie - 2007, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
'Behind the Scene Footage' of Hello! Project's concert held in Yokohama Arena.
Movie - 2007, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Hello! Project Concert held in Saitama Super Arena. Disc 1 (125mins), Disc 2 (46mins).
Movie - 2001, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Hello! Project concert held at Yoyogi National Gymnasium.
Movie - 2007, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Member interviews, answering individual varied questions.
Movie - 2005, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Hello! Project Concert held in Yoyogi National Gymnasium.
Movie - 2008, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Features Backstage footage of 2008 concert events and Off-Shots of concert event photoshoot sessions.
Movie - 2009, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Elder club members discuss their top 3 happenings of 2008 to celebrate the new year of 2009.
Movie - 2003, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Hello! Project Concert held in Osaka-jo Hall.
Movie - 2008, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
'Behind the Scene Footage' of Hello! Project's concert held in Yokohama Arena.
Movie - 2004, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
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.
Movie - 2005, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
The 6th 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.
Movie - 2009, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Members declare what they pledge to do this year.
Movie - 2005, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Hello! Project Concert held in Yokohama Arena. And Iida Kaori Graduation Concert from Morning Musume. special.
Movie - 2003, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
The 4th 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.
Movie - 2008, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Elder club members are asked various quick questions.
Movie - 2004, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Festival has competing battles in which the members are divided into two groups to compete, international and red/white futsal and kick baseball matches, followed by a mini live concert.
Movie - 2009, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
'Behind the Scene Footage' of Hello! Project's concert held in Yokohama Arena.
Movie - 2020, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
The 20th volume of Hello! Project's Petit Best series, which are annual compilations released at the end of the year, with an occasional remix or new song included.
Movie - 2008, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
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.
Movie - 2006, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Physical strength measuring of the members.
Movie - 2009, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Hello Pro Egg's 2009 Shinjin Kouen concert held at Nakano Sun Plaza.
Movie - 2009, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Hello! Project Concert held in Yokohama Arena.
Movie - 2002, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Hello! Project Concert held in Yoyogi National Stadium.
Movie - 2003, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Sports Festival featuring all current H!P members, divided into two teams, held at Osaka Dome & Tokyo Dome. Also includes a full Special Concert.
Movie - 2004, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Hello! Project Concert held in Yokohama Arena.
Movie - 2007, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
The 8th 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.
Movie - 2007, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
DVD release compiling performances from the Hello! Project show Uta Doki! Pop Classics.
Movie - 2004, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Behind the scenes footage of the Hello! Project SPORTS FESTIVAL 2004 ~Nippon no Nadeshiko wa Taiiku to Ongaku Desu!!~.
Movie - 2007, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Elder club member interviews about how they hope to spend their time for 2007, and reflect back on how they spent it in 2006.
Movie - 2005, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
New Year's playing cards, Goods CM, H!P kids game competition, and backstage footage of concerts and recordings sessions.
Movie - 2007, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Members variety talk and games, like best summer memories, who's the most, guess that song via air-guitar, and Chinese interview game with Jun Jun & Lin Lin.
Movie - 2009, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Hello! Project concert held in Yokohama Arena.
Movie - 2005, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Various introductions corners, card games, quizes, 'Making Of', and concert 'Backstage Footage'.
Movie - 2003, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Goto Maki's first concert tour. It featured Melon Kinenbi as guests.
Movie - 2003, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Hello! Project Concert held in Osaka Kousei Nenkin Kaikan Dai Hall.
Movie - 2008, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Hello! Project concert held in Yokohama Arena.
Movie - 2013, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Hello! Project concert held at Nakano Sunplaza Hall. Disc 1 (226mins), Disc 2 (154mins).
Movie - 2002, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
All current Hello! Project members are divided into subgroups and do their take on several Japanese nursery school music.
Movie - 2000, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Hello! Project concert held at Yoyogi National Gymnasium.
Movie - 2008, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Hello! Project concert held at Yokohama Arena.
Movie - 2007, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Hello! Project concert held in Yokohama Arena. And Kimura Asami & Saito Miuna Graduation Concert from Country Musume. tour.
Movie - 2006, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Concert held at Yokohama Arena, where Wonderful Hearts and Elder Club performed together.
Movie - 2018, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Hello! Project concert held at Sai no Kuni Kumagaya Dome Taiikukan. Disc 1 (137mins), Disc 2 (100mins).
Movie - 2006, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Various member interviews.
Movie - 2002, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
The 3rd 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.
Movie - 2000, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Morning Musume.'s Ichii Sayaka's Graduation Concert held at Budokan.
Movie - 2007, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
DVD release compiling performances from the Hello! Project show Uta Doki! Pop Classics.
Movie - 2007, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
DVD release compiling performances from the Hello! Project show Uta Doki! Pop Classics.
Movie - 2006, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Concert held at Nakano Sun Plaza.
Movie - 2007, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Hello! Project concert held in Yokohama Arena.
Movie - 2007, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
DVD release compiling performances from the Hello! Project show Uta Doki! Pop Classics.
Movie - 2006, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
The 7th 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.
Movie - 2007, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
DVD release compiling performances from the Hello! Project show Uta Doki! Pop Classics.
Movie - 2008, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
DVD release compiling performances from the Hello! Project show Uta Doki! Pop Classics.
Movie - 2004, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Hello! Project Concert held in Yoyogi National Stadium. And Tsuji Nozomi and Kago Ai Graduation Concert from Morning Musume.
Movie - 2001, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
The 2nd 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.
Movie - 2005, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Hello! Project Concert held in Yokohama Arena.
Movie - 2005, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
A revue and concert by Abe Natsumi in Nippon Seinen-kan. Melon Kinenbi featured in the concert as guests.
Movie - 2002, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 2003, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 2006, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Otani's Solo Angle of 2006 Sports Festival featuring all current H!P members, held at Saitama Super Arena.