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 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, where she lived until she was five years old, before 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 fifth generation's song "Just a Sec." which was included in the 5th album "My Respect" released on January 14, 2026.[14] Okuda also starred in two theatrical stage productions namely, Lady Bess and Secret Garden.[15]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2011 | Nekoban: 3D Pop-out Cat | Chizuru Ishii | [16] | |
| 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) | [17] | |
| Whatever Will be, Will be | Yume Oki | Season 1; episode 7 | [18] | |
| 2014 | Flowers Bloom Tomorrow | Fuko Imakita (young) | Episode 5 | [17] |
| 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 | [19] |
| 2025 | 1789: Les Amants de la Bastille | Olympe du Puget | [20] | |
| 2026 | Lady Bess | Lady Bess | Lead Role | [15] |
| Secret Garden | Amy | Lead role | [21] |