Ikuta Erika (Ikuchan) / 1st Gen

In so called Little Nippon... Usually, Japanese are that place some years... (about 5-6.. )

 

is it confirmed that guy is her father though?

 

In this same thread a while back her father's marathon blog and Cisco profile was posted. In his blog, he had a pic of his two daughters and one of them was definitely ikuchan as a kid

 

Talking about Ikuchan she seems like she already graduated from Nogizaka .
She's always been busy with her musical schedule but seems like a long time we don't see her with other Nogi girls.
I know I'm lucky she hasn't officially graduated yet but still... I miss her with Nogichans.

 

let's all pray that her often appearance in Nogichuu won't lead her to make a graduation announcement like what sayunyan did, she's getting absorbed in outside work as an idol which is good for her career and for her future as well. I still want to see our Ikuchan getting choose as Center in future Singles not for graduation purposes.

 

I don’t think she would graduate soon. Atleast not this year. Maybe a year or a couple more. The management seems to letting her “do what she wants” as long as she stays in the group. Maiyan had just announced her grad and losing Ikuchan might be a huge blow on Nogi (even if we say they still have members like Ashu), especially both are public representatives of the group.

With Ikuchan’s Dad, I am 90% sure that is her Dad lol. The eyes are similar really

 

Ikuchan is one of the big-name and the front row after all, so I think management will let her graduate in 1-2 years from now.

 

Ikuchan singing in English


if the video does not show watch the video here

 

this girl is not a joke... i think it's still not too late for the management to push her.

 

She never cease to amaze us

 

She actually doesn’t need a push from the management.
Right now, the group needs her more than she needs the group. Maybe you mean like it’s not too late for her to be center again? I think its because of her really busy schedule that’s why they can’t give her that center. It’s pretty amazing tbh how she maintains being recognized as a top member in the group without any centered single since 11th release. Though ofcourse, it would be nice to see her being center again (before the g word).

 

Ikuchan said Nogi is like her home where she can rest from her job. I think she's still need her home.

 

i want to see her to become a center once again not because of graduation thing, her refined talent should be used in this group not to be taken for granted, maybe not for the 26th singles but eventually..

 

Yeah. I hope she gets center again with another kami-level song even if atleast once (before the g word). T.T

 

I'm not sure she even wants to be center anymore, she seems like she's at a point in her career where she'd turn down the center offer. Her schedule is far to busy for the responsibilities and jobs that a center would have and I highly doubt she would want to do anything to slow down the amazing progress she's made in the world of musical theater. Being center is cool and all but its not necessary to be successful in this idol world, active or post graduation

 

TBS variety show Ichibandakega Shitteiru held a general election on 2 March 2020, and let 55 vocalist pick the top 20 idols with best singing skills.

1. Yamaguchi Momoe
2. Iwasaki Hiromi
3. Matsuda Seiko
4. Nakamori Akina
5. Honda Minako
6. Matsuura Aya
7. Yamamoto Sayaka (Ex-NMB48)
8. Ikuta Erika (Nogizaka46)
9. Moriguchi Hiroko
10. Oginome Yoko
11. Mori Masako
12. Iwasaki Yoshimi
13. Ota Hiromi
14. Oda Sakura (Hello! Project)
15. Moritaka Chisato
16. Kawai Naoko
17. Takahashi Ai (Ex-Hello! Project)
18. Suzuki Airi (Ex-℃-ute)
19. Saito Yuki
20. Kashiwagi Hinata (Ebisu Private Junior High school)

 

Now that's a very impressive list to be part of

 

Ikuchan is selected in top 10 female idols with the best singing skills. Other than that, she's also selected in top 3 of musical actress (from magazine Monthly Musical).


Poster "Your Lie in April"

 

The 2019 Member Ranking

 

^ Can we keep her in the top 3? Vote early, vote often!