Her personal contributions to songwriting (particularly on “Morning Dew”) hint at a future path toward more creative control.
Fans affectionately call her “Mii‑chan” or “Sunrise” and celebrate her birthday on 21 Oct each year with fan‑made video montages and tribute streams.
The label titled the group’s inaugural release “01 Work” (pronounced “Zero‑One Work”), a multi‑media campaign that combined:
| Component | Description | |-----------|-------------| | Single | “First Light” – a pop‑rock anthem with an uplifting chorus, featuring Meina on the bridge vocal. | | Music Video | Shot in Shinjuku’s neon‑lit streets; Meina appears as the central protagonist, symbolising a fresh start. | | Live Performance | Debuted on the TV program Music Station (March 2023), where Meina performed a solo dance break that went viral on social media. | | Merchandise | Limited‑edition “01 Work” photobooks, each containing a personal note from Meina. |
The project quickly charted at #7 on the Oricon Singles Chart and earned a Gold Certification for digital sales.
| Year | Event | |------|-------| | 2011 | Born in Osaka, Japan. The date “102111” is frequently used by fans as a cute shorthand for her birthday (10‑21‑11). | | 2016‑2020 | Began taking classical piano lessons and modern dance classes. Developed an early love for J‑pop and idol culture. | | 2021 | Auditioned for the newly formed idol agency Starburst Entertainment and was selected as a trainee. |
Key influences: Early exposure to city pop legends like Mariya Takeuchi and contemporary idol groups such as AKB48 helped shape her musical tastes.