Iroha Okuda
Japanese singer and actress (born 2005)
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Iroha Okuda (奥田 いろは, Okuda Iroha; born August 20, 2005) is a Japanese singer and actress. She is a fifth-generation member of the idol girl group Nogizaka46. Originally debuting as a child actress from 2010 until 2014, she made her return to the entertainment industry as a member of the idol girl group in 2022. She then also resumed her acting career.
- Singer
- actress
- 2010–2014
- 2022–present
Iroha Okuda | |||||
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| Born | August 20, 2005 Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan | ||||
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| Hometown | Chiba Prefecture | ||||
| Agent | Nogizaka46.LLC | ||||
| Relatives | Kokoro Okuda (older sister) | ||||
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| Genres | J-pop | ||||
| Instrument | Vocals | ||||
| Years active | 2022–present[1] | ||||
| Label | Sony | ||||
| Member of | Nogizaka46 | ||||
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| Kanji | 奥田いろは | ||||
| Hiragana | おくだ いろは | ||||
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Early life and career
Okuda was born on August 20, 2005, in Kanagawa Prefecture and lived there until she was five years old before her and her family relocated to Chiba Prefecture.[2] Her elder sister is singer and actress Kokoro Okuda.[3]
2010–2014
Okuda began her entertainment career in 2008 at the age of three and regularly appeared in magazines and advertising posters.[4] She was affiliated with the child talent agencies Carotte[5] and Hirata Beans.[6][7] As a child actress, her most notable role was in NHK's 2011 taiga drama, Gō: The Princesses' Sengoku, as young Hatsu.[8][9]
2022–present: Nogizaka46 and resumption of acting activities
On February 1, 2022, Okuda passed the audition for the fifth generation of Nogizaka46 members.[10]
In 2024, she starred in her first musical play as Juliette in Romeó and Juliette, which began its performances on May 16.[11]
She was the center for the under song "Otoshimono" on the 36th single "Cheat Day", released on August 21, 2024.[12] She was also selected for the first time to sing and perform in live performances in the title song of the 37th single "Shounenbashi", released on December 11.[13]
She served as the center position for the 5th generation song "Just a Sec." which was included in the 5th album "My Respect" released on January 14, 2026.[14]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2011 | Nekoban: 3D Pop-out Cat | Chizuru Ishii | [15] | |
| Mahoro Station Tada Benriken | Haru |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2010 | The Eighth Day | Marina Akiyama | Final episode | |
| 2011 | Gō: The Princesses' Sengoku | Hatsu (young) | Taiga drama; episodes 1, 2, 9, and 10 | [9] |
| 2013 | Doctor Manbou: A Humorous Tale of Illness | Yuka Kita (young) | [16] | |
| Whatever Will be, Will be | Yume Oki | Season 1; episode 7 | [17] | |
| 2014 | Flowers Bloom Tomorrow | Fuko Imakita (young) | Episode 5 | [16] |
| Garo: The Flower of Hell | Ai | Episode 21 | ||
| Whatever Will be, Will be | Yume Oki | Season 2; episode 1 |
Stage
Theater
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2024 | Roméo et Juliette | Juliette | Lead role | [18] |
| 2025 | 1789: Les Amants de la Bastille | Olympe du Puget | [19] | |
| 2026 | Lady Bess | Lady Bess | Lead Role | [20] |