Yamada Ayumu

Yamada Ayumu (山田歩)
Yamada Ayumu in May 2023
Also Known As	Ayuhime, YamaAyu, Captain
Born	January 27, 1998 (1998-01-27)
Origin	Osaka, Japan
Genre	Japanese Pop
Occupation	Singer
Years Active	2011 - Present
Label	Hello!Project, UP-FRONT WORKS, @1
Associated Acts	Polaris α, DreamS, Amefuri, Sakura Mankai

Yamada Ayumu (山田歩, born on January 27, 1998) is a former 1st generation DreamS Kenshuusei and Captain of Japanese pop group NeXus. She is also a member of NeXus sub-unit Amefuri. She auditioned for the DreamS Audition ~SHINING STAR~ 2009 Auditions. She was one of the 10 finalists. She is also a voice actress.

She is set to graduate alongisde Fujimoto Emi from NeXus on August 30, 2023 to pursue full-time voice acting.

Biography

2009

Yamada Ayumu was a finalist for the DreamS ~SHINING STAR~ 2009 Auditions, but lost to Suzuki Eri, Satou Miki, Miyanaga Misaki and Takahashi Rie.

Yamada Ayumu promoting "Ai ga Bakadesu!" (2014)

Yamada Ayumu (2014)

On October 28, Yamada Ayumu was chosen to be a DreamS Kenshuusei, getting through the Dreams Kenshuusei auditions after failing to get into Polaris α, alongside 15 other girls. She was trained for two years and was one of the most popular Kenshuusei.

2011

Yamada, alongside fellow DreamS Kenshuusei members Akimoto Miharu, Sugiura Asuka, Fujimoto Emi and Fujiwara Kumiko, were chosen to form a new DreamS group called "NeXus". It is also announced that Yamada will be the "Captain", as it was chosen by age. NeXus started off as an Indie group, and was able to reach their goal, officially debuting on December 31 with "Koi no Shirushi".

Yamada Ayumu (2012)

2018

Yamada Ayumu - Magic of Love (2013)

2012

On November 13, it was announced that there will be two units within NeXus; the first unit consisting of Yamada Ayumu, Fujiwara Kumiko and Akimoto Miharu, called "Amefuri"; the second unit consisting of Sugiura Asuka & Fujimoto Emi called "MoeDoki". 

2013

Yamada Ayumu (2016)

The first unit "Amefuri" debuted on January 17, with "Magic of Love", which sold 95,634 copies. The second unit, "MoeDoki" debuted on February 20, with "Ohayou, Mata Ashita". They are still active. On February 20, Ayumu released her first solo single, "Me ga au tabi/Arcadia" which sold 245,657 copies, making it her highest single yet. As of July 2013, she is currently the third most popular member of NeXus, after Akimoto Miharu and  Sugiura Asuka respectively.

2014

On January 11, she dyed her hair back to her original color (light brown). It was also announced that she, along with the other members of NeXus and other DreamS and Hoshi members, will be the cast of a new DreamS anime that will take Butterfly Days: Season 2's spot when finished in February, called "Baka Nikki". It will begin airing on February 1.

She will celebrate her birthday event on January 26, featuring NeXus and Polaris Alpha.

2016

On her birthday, she released another solo single, "Promise ~Promise Code~" after being on hiatus on her solo activities for a year.

2020

It was announced online that NeXus and their respective units were to go on a hiatus due to COVID. There is no return date.

2023

In May, it was announced that members Yamada Ayumu will graduate from NeXus, and Fujimoto Emi will graduate from both NeXus and DreamS on August 30, 2023. They have decided to embark on different paths in life after being with NeXus for 12 years. Yamada Ayumu plans on becoming a full-time voice actress, and Fujimoto Emi plans on becoming a choreographer. NeXus will continue on as three, and NeXus units Amefuri and MoeDoki will effectively disband. It was also announced by Icch-P that there will be auditions for 2nd generation members to join NeXus.

It was also announced that NeXus were to make a comeback after being inactive for 3 years. This will be their first music release since 2020. Their first album will consist of a new title song called "Now Loading!!!", a solo song by Yamada Ayumu called "CONTINUE...?", a solo song by Fujimoto Emi called "Icchokusen!", two unit songs from Amefuri and MoeDoki, and a new song called "Share the Light" with remaining members Akimoto Miharu, Sugiura Asuka, and Fujiwara Kumiko. It is set to release on July 30, 2023. This will be the final music release with Yamada Ayumu and Fujimoto Emi.

Yamada Ayumu - Amefuri (2013)

Profile

• Name: Yamada Ayumu (山田歩)

• Nickname: Ayuhime, YamaAyu, Captain, Yumumu. 

• Birthday: January 27, 1998 (1998-01-27)

• Birthplace: Osaka, Japan

• Blood type: O

• Height: 167cm (5"6)
• DreamS Status:
  • 2009-10-28: DreamS Kenshuusei
  • 2011-12-31: NeXus Member
  • 2023-08-30: Graduated from NeXus
  • 2023-09-01: Voice Actress
• UP-FRONT PROMOTION Status:
  • 2009-10-28: Member

• Years in NeXus: 12 Years

• DreamS Color: Light Red

• Amefuri Color: Light Green

• Eastern Zodiac: Ox

• Western Zodiac: Aquarius

• Charm Point: Eyes

• Weak Point: Too Quiet and kind

• Strong Point: Very straightforward 

• Favourite Animal: Bunnies

• Special Skill: Drawing

• Hobbies: Drawing, Singing

• Favorite Colors: All colors

• Quality you have that you won't lose to anyone: My love for singing!

• Motto: "What's in store for me in the direction I don't take?"

• Looks up to: Suzuki Airi, Suzuki Eri
• DreamS groups/units:
  • DreamS Kenshuusei (2009 - 2011)
  • NeXus (2011 - 2023)
  • Amefuri (2013 - 2023)
  • ~Snowdrop~ (2013 - 2023)
  • Team Geigeki (2016 - 2023)

Singles Participated In

Indie Singles

1. [2011.05.11] Koi no Shirushi [Lyrics] [Song] 
2. [2011.07.14] The World is All One!! [Song][Lyrics]
3. [2011.11.11] GO MY WAY!! [Song]

2019

Major Singles

1. [2011.12.31] Change!!! [Song]Lyrics]
2. [2012.03.14] We Have A Dream! [Song][Lyrics]
3. [2012.06.26] Jibun Rest@rt! [Song][Lyrics]
4. [2012.09.25] Ai no Yokan [Lyrics] [Song]
5. [2013.01.19] A B C D E-cha E-cha Shitai/Kataomoi Factory [Lyrics]
6. [2013.04.15] Kimi Sae Ireba Nani mo Iranai/Mugendai Shoujo A   [Lyrics][Lyrics]
7. [2013.05.10] Passionate Squall/Wishes Hypocrites [Song][Lyrics]/[Song]
8. [2013.06.14] I★my★me★mine/Samidare Bijo ga Samidareru [Lyrics/Lyrics ] 
9. [2013.07.20] Up Up Typhoon/C.P.U?!
10. [2013.08.23] Shekimeki/Kamisama Yayaya [Lyrics][Lyrics]
11. [2013.10.15] Enter Enter Mission/Cheeky Parade [Lyrics][Lyrics]
12. [2013.12.31] Hikari no Kage/Kizuna no Yukue
13. [2014.02.14] Switch!/Ai ga Bakadesu!
14. [2014.06.17] Sakura Horizon/Together

    

    May 2018

15. [2014.09.02] Break out
16. [2015.07.02] No Girls No Fun/M.O.N.ST@R
17. [2015.12.01] Spotlight
18. [2016.09.18] Hands Up!/Speed Up!

Amefuri

1. ​[2013.01.17] HELLO! [Song]
2. [2013.02.05] Koi, Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu! [Lyrics] [Song] 
3. [2013.03.05] Nanairo Botan [Song]
4. [2013.04.03] Brand New Day! [Song & Performance] [Lyrics]
5. [2013.05.10] Overmaster [Song]
6. [2013.07.14] I Want [Song]
7. [2013.08.17] Kyun! Vampire Girl [Song]
8. [2014.02.01] Hanasaku☆Saikyou Legend Days

Solo Singles

1. [2013.02.20] Me ga au tabi/Arcadia [Me ga au tabi][Arcadia ]
2. [2013.08.03] Runway Drive/Closed Wings
3. [2013.10.13] Roll Ground/Little Nova
4. [2014.07.10] Spica
5. [2016.01.27] Yakusoku ~Promise Code~

Harunatsu Movement

1. [2013.04.15] Seishun Collection

~Snowdrop~

1. [2013.07.17] and I'm home 

Animes

1. [2014.02.01] Baka Nikki (as Amakusa Hisoka)

Trivia

• Is popular for her princess-like presence off and on stage (thus her nickname Ayuhime).
• Ayumu's two most admired people both have the last name Suzuki, but are not related.
• Was voted the most sophisticated person out of DreamS.
• Her best friend(s) in NeXus were Akimoto Miharu and Fujiwara Kumiko.
• Says Akimoto Miharu knows her best.
• If she could be another member, she said she would be Akimoto Miharu, because she wants to know what it's like to be outgoing and fun naturally.
• Because she is from Osaka, she speaks in Kansai dialect, which Fujimoto Emi calls "Co~ol".
• Auditioned for DreamS because she wanted to have more confidence in herself and wanted to change herself.
• She is known for being very artistic & amazing at drawing.
• Not good at waking up in the morning. Akimoto Miharu even said that during an MC cut at one of their concerts in the morning session, Yamada fell asleep in the middle of the cut.
• Fans believe she was the Disney Princess Belle in her past life.
• Fans and Akimoto Miharu came up with "Ayukingdom" , which have become popular sayings around fans and have been used by her fellow NeXus members during TV shows.
• Is envied for her sweet, deep princess-like voice.
• Sometimes she goes to watch DreamS Kenshuusei lessons.
• She has the same birthday as SECRET Otoko's Ryuki Takashima.
• She is graduated from university in 2020, obtaining a degree in English.
• She is known as the elegant member of NeXus.