Idol Career
Tominaga Sakura (富永咲良) is a Japanese idol and performer and a member of the group BELLRING Shoujo Heart. She joined the group on November 7, 2023 as the fifth member of the revived lineup that began activities earlier that year.
Before joining BELLRING Shoujo Heart she was active in other idol groups. She performed under the name Hayase Sakura (早瀬さくら) as a member of Corocoro Puppy and later ♮ReaScribe, graduating from the latter in May 2023 before later joining Bellring.
Personal Information
Tominaga Sakura was born on December 1, 2002 and is one of the taller members of the group, standing around 170 cm tall. Her nickname is Sakippe (咲っぺ). Her member colour in BELLRING Shoujo Heart is white.
Early Interest in Idols
Her interest in idols began during elementary school when she performed Momoiro Clover Z’s song Kaitou Shoujo at a school event. After that performance she became deeply interested in the group and started attending their concerts with her father, eventually becoming fascinated by the energy and determination of their live performances.
She has said that the passion she saw in those performances shaped the type of idol she wanted to become. Her ideal image of an idol is someone who performs gamushara, meaning with complete determination and intensity, giving everything on stage.
Interests
Outside of performing she has a wide range of interests. She enjoys motorcycles and holds a large motorcycle license, and she also likes playing Tetris. Her favorite food is ramen, and she often spends her days off eating ramen, going touring on her motorcycle when the weather is good, or spending time with friends and family.
She has also mentioned liking artists such as Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu, BiSH, CreepHyp, and Chatmonchy, as well as films like The Goonies, Back to the Future, and Battle Royale. Her favorite clothing brand is Vivienne Westwood and she is also a fan of retro manga and characters such as Hello Kitty.
Activities with BELLRING Shoujo Heart
Within BELLRING Shoujo Heart she performs as part of the current generation of the group and has appeared on releases such as She’s Rain and later songs from the revived lineup.