Hashiyasume Atsuko

Hashiyasume Atsuko (ハシヤスメ・アツコ), formerly known as Kuramoto Aoi (倉本あおい), is a Japanese talent. She was a member of the WACK group, BiSH, joining in 2015, alongside Lingling. She was also a member of the shuffle group, SPY.

Prior to her involvement with WACK, she was part of the chika idol group, Fleur*.

Biography[]

Early career, 2013-2014[]

On July 4th, 2013, Kuramoto Aoi joined the underground idol group, Fleur*. Her first and only single with the group, Tsuki Koi Regret, was released on November 12th. Fleur* ultimately disbanded the following year, on August 30th.

2015[]

In January, Kuramoto Aoi auditioned for BiSH, but did not pass. She tried again the following Summer and succeeded. She was revealed as a new member of BiSH on August 1st alongside Lingling, and changed her name to Hashiyasume Atsuko. Her first performance with BiSH took place at TOKYO BiSH SHiNE on August 26th. Eight days later, on September 2nd, her first BiSH single, OTNK, was released.

2016[]

On January 20th, Hashiyashume Atsuko's first album, FAKE METAL JACKET, was released. Soon after, BiSH announced their major-label debut.

2017[]

From March 28th to April 2nd, Hashiyasume Atsuko participated in the WACK AUDiTiON CAMP 2017 as a mentor.

During the WACK General Election, which took place on December 21st, Hashiyasume ranked in 15th place.

2018[]

During BiSH's BRiNG iCiNG SHiT HORSE TOUR FiNAL "THE NUDE" performance on December 22nd, Hashiyasume Atsuko's solo debut was announced for the following year.

2019[]

Hashiyasume Atsuko's solo single, à la mode, was released on July 23rd. Included as a B-side was a solo self-cover of Shakai no Rule, one of the first BiSH songs that she ever wrote lyrics to in 2016.

2021[]

In addition to her activities in BiSH, Hashiyasume Atsuko also embarked on an acting career through early 2021, starting with the second episode of the TV Osaka late night drama series, "Keikan Ensen Monogatari 〜 Kominka Minshuku Kizuna-ya Emasu 〜". She guest-starred as Mizuno Emi, a "modern and active girl who loves social media". In February, Atsuko announced two acting roles; Her first was as a ghost in a series of commercials for the brand, Cycler. Soon after, Atsuko announced that she would be starring in a lead role in the drama, "Boku to Tsuchinoko no 1-Kagetsu", playing the titular "Tsuchinoko".

In mid-June, Hashiyasume, along with every other active WACK member at the time, joined the shuffle unit, Dogenzaka43. Her only single as part of the group, Kyouniku Jakushoku ~Tsuyoi Yatsura wo Kucchimae~, was released on June 16th.

On August 9th, it was announced that Hashiyasume had tested positive for COVID-19, and was required to take a break from activities while she recovered. Cent Chihiro Chittiii and Aina The End had also been infected with the disease. After making a full recovery, Hashiyasume resumed activies on September 1st.

On December 24th, BiSH announced that they would disband in 2023. Three days later, Hashiyasume ranked fourth in the VOTE! WACK SELECT 7 general election, securing her place in a new shuffle group produced by Kashiwagi Yuki.

2022[]

In early January, Hashiyasume Atsuko made a guest appearance on the TV drama series, "Fight Song"^[1]. Her episode aired on the 25th.

Hashiyasume Atsuko mentored in the WACK AUDiTiON CAMP 2022 for the second and last time from March 20th to 26th.

Hashiyasume's first single as a member of SPY, Anata wo Nerai Uchi♡, was released on June 1st, 2021. Later that month, she was revealed as a cast member for the anime, "Nanalucky ~Seven Lucky Gods~", voicing the character of Amaterasu Omikami.

2023[]

BiSH's final single, Bye-Bye Show, will be released on March 22nd.

BiSH disbanded on June 29th. At their final concert, it was announced that Hashiyasume Atsuko would signed to the talent agency, HORIPRO. She plans to focus on variety shows.

Personal Life[]

Hashiyasume Atsuko was born in Fukuoka prefecture on September 27th, 1990.

Growing up, she attended a performing arts school which piqued her interest in becoming an idol. As her family disapproved of her goal, she would fake letters of consent from her parents when applying to idol groups underage. Upon graduating from high school, Hashiyasume moved to Tokyo to pursue her goal.

Before joining BiSH, she worked at Haneda Airport and lived in the staff dorm to save money.

Profile[]

• Stage Name: Hashiyasume Atsuko (ハシヤスメ・アツコ)
• Other Names: Kuramoto Aoi (倉本あおい)
• Birth Date: September 27, 1990 (age 34)
• Birthplace: Fukuoka, Japan
• Nickname: Acchan (アッチャン)
• Western Zodiac:  Libra
• Eastern Zodiac: Horse
• BiSH Role: Glasses Member (メガネ担当)
• WACK status:
  • 2015.08.01: Joined BiSH
  • 2023.06.29: BiSH disbands
• BiSH Colour:  Purple
• SPY Colour:  Blue
• WACK Groups:
  • BiSH (2015-2023)
• Other Groups:
  • Fleur* (2013-2014)
  • Dogenzaka43 (2021)
  • SPY (2021-)
• Overall Time in WACK: 7 Years, 10 Months, 28 Days

Discography[]

• See Hashiyasume Atsuko/Discography

• [2019.07.23] à la mode

Publications[]

Filmography[]

Live Video[]

• [2018.07.29] BiSH "TO THE END"
• [2019.04.03] BRiNG iCiNG SHiT HORSE TOUR FiNAL "THE NUDE"
• [2020.01.15] And yet BiSH moves.
• [2020.11.18] TOKYO BiSH SHiNE6
• [2021.05.26] REBOOT BiSH
• [2021.12.03] BiSH presents FROM DUSK TiLL DAWN
• [2022.02.15] BiSH out of the BLUE

Film[]

• [2017.12.09] BiSH Documentary Movie "ALL YOU NEED IS PUNK and LOVE"
• [2018.07.29] BiSH Documentary Movie "SHAPE OF LOVE"
• [2022.06.10] BiSH presents PCR is PAiPAi CHiNCHiN ROCK'N'ROLL

Web Series[]

• [2018.12.03] BiSH no Kirekkire JAPAN

TV Drama[]

• [2021.01.09] Keikan Ensen Monogatari 〜 Kominka Minshuku Kizuna-ya Emasu 〜 (京阪沿線物語～古民家民��きずな屋へようこそ～; Keihan Railway Story ~Welcome to Kizuna-ya, an Old Private Home~)
• [2021.03.05] Boku to Tsuchinoko no 1-Kagetsu (ボクとツチノ娘の1ヶ月; A Month of Myself And The Tsuchino Girl)
• [2022.01.25] Fight Song (ファイトソング)
• [2024.03.24] Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger - Shirabe Saibu

TV Special[]

• [2022.05.29] Kashiwagi Yuki Nari no WACK Produce! SPY Special! ~Anata wo Nerai Uchi♡~

Anime[]

• [2022.06] Nanalucky ~Seven Lucky Gods~ (なならき〜Seven Lucky Gods〜)

Games Featured In[]

Smartphone Game[]

• [2022] WACK ROCKiN' PARTY

Card Game[]

• [2019.03.22] WACK no Game.
• [2020.07.01] Soredemo, Ongaku wa, Shinenai.

Lyricist Credits[]

• FAKE METAL JACKET: Primitive
• GiANT KiLLERS: Shakai no Rule
• THE GUERRiLLA BiSH: Pearl

Trivia[]

• Has stated that she will be fired if she ever removes her glasses.
• She did not wear glasses in her previous idol groups.
• Is the first BiSH member that did not rank in the top three of the WACK General Election to get a solo release.
• Shares her birthday with Kamiya Saki.

Gallery[]

• See Hashiyasume Atsuko/Gallery

References[]