Watanabe Risa (Berisa) / 1st Generation

when do you think is gonna be her grad concert? I think probably in may, close to her memorial photobook release.
I also wonder what she's gonna do after grad, I hope she continues with her modelling gigs, she's perfect for that.

 

Risa got infected with Coronavirus.
Get well soon!

https://sakurazaka46.com/s/s46/news/detail/O00021

 

Literally the worst timing but i hope it's more of a mild fever for her and she recovers quickly!

 

Sakuzaka channel new video

 

https://twitter.com/sakuzakacentral/status/1512266474911518721 (source)

Watanabe Risa's Graduation Concert has been announced for May 21st and 22nd! It will take place at Yoyogi National Stadium's 1st Gymnasium. More details to follow.

 

MEMORIAL CROSS TALK 6

 

Her grad concert will also be streamed online as well

http://stage48.net/forum/index.php?...yakizaka46-thread.10877/page-663#post-1758389

 

From Non-No Magazine, May 2022:

 

From Weekly Playboy #18, 2022:

 

Risa on the runway at Rakuten GirlsAward 2022 Spring/Summer:

EDIT: Modelpress video deleted, here's an alternative (credit to uploader):

 

From Weekly Playboy #22, 2022:



(Source: https://mdpr.jp/news/detail/3155314)

 

From Shonen Magazine #24, 2022:

 

From Weekly Playboy #22, 2022:

 

Both days of her graduation concert were so so special. As someone who has enjoyed idol groups for a long time, one of the best things is seeing a idol debut and watching her blossom into the most radiant idol and some of those idols ascend to new heights and become pillars of their group, respected by all fans, friends, and co-workers. Risa was absolutely one of those idols and you can tell just by how much love she has received with this concert. More specifically, Risa knows that many of her fans have followed her since Keyaki days, so seeing her incorporate so many keyaki songs in the concert, and allowing us to hear those songs once more after years of not seeing them performed.... i'm just so happy and grateful. I doubt it was the last time we will hear them, I have hope the remaining 1ki will want to sing keyaki songs too, and I'm sure on the groups 10th anniversary they will do something special. I cried many times and tbh my thoughts are everywhere, but ultimately I'm really happy I got to experience the idol Watanabe Risa through Keyakizaka46, and I'm so happy she gave us the chance to see Sakurazaka46's Watanabe Risa, even after contemplating graduation during that time. I can only wish for nothing but the very best for her in her future, and I really hope we get to see what she does next.

 

From Non-No Magazine, June 2022:

 

Risa opened twitter and her website.



https://twitter.com/risa_and_staff/status/1552127322383208448?s=20&t=p-9p9SS1xziWu-CpNfoJ-w

Website:
https://risawatanabe.com

 

Risa-sama made an appearance on Araki Yuko's Youtube channel

if the video does not show watch the video here

 

Araki Yuko channel again. This time a Q&A

if the video does not show watch the video here
I've compiled Risa's answers below.

Q: Your own body's favorite body part?
A: Collarbones. I get complimented a lot on them.
Q: What first impression do people usually have about you?
A: They say I look cool or quiet (gentle)
Q: What do you use often when playing janken?
A: Gu (Rock)
Q: What type of thing that boys do you are weak against?
A: Smell. I like when they smell not too sweet. I also like the smell of a fabric softener.
Q: What sort of thing turns you off no matter what?
A: When people act rude towards workers at resraurants and shops etc.
Q: 5 most importants conditons for marriage?
A: (Risa didn't answer this question, so we are out of luck boys)
Q: What sort of a wedding ceremony would you like to have?
A: With close ones only
Q: Did you do your summer homework steadily or everything at once?
A: Everything at once
Q: Your dream at young age?
A: To become a nursery school teacher
Q: What country do you want to visit the most right now?
A: Spain and Germany. She wants to see the castles in Germany (I see what you did there, Pe-chan. I remember them talking about it on Keyamimi or Sakumimi)