is a Japanese singer and musical actress. She is the leader of the Japanese rock band Lovendor. From 2002 to 2013, she was one of the main vocalists of the girl group Morning Musume and participated in other music acts under the Hello! Project name.
Career 2001–2013: Morning Musume
Tanaka auditioned for a spot in Morning Musume's 5th Generation in 2001 and passed, but had to leave the training camp for being under the age limit. She attempted again in 2002 for a position in the 6th Generation and passed along with members Eri Kamei and Sayumi Michishige. She provided the main vocals for the single "Shabondama". She was featured in two solo versions of "Memory Seishun no Hikari" on a fan club release CD.
In 2003, Tanaka became a member of the sub-unit Aa!, along with Miyabi Natsuyaki and Airi Suzuki, two Hello! Project Kids members. They released one single, "First Kiss", on October 29, 2003. Later, in 2004, she participated in singing "All for One & One for All!", a collaboration single released by all Hello! Project artists under the name "H.P. All Stars." She also sang the coupling track, "Suki ni Naccha Ikenai Hito", with Suzuki and Megumi Murakami.
On March 28, 2008, Tanaka made her voice acting debut as Kirara, the main character in Sanrio's anime Onegai My Melody Kirara, the fourth My Melody series. The show premiered on April 6, 2008.
In 2008, Tanaka became the leader of Hello Project's new unit High-King.
In 2009–2010 Tanaka voiced the main/title character of the anime series, Kaitō Reinya. The character had been modeled on Tanaka. The show began airing on January 8, 2010.
Tanaka graduated from Morning Musume on May 21, 2013, and subsequently concentrated her activities on her rock band Lovendor.
2013–present: Lovendor and solo activities
Lovendor was formed in 2012. Originally there were four members: Reina Tanaka, Marina Okada, Yuki Uozumi, Marin Miyazawa.
In June 2019 it was announced that Lovendor would be going on hiatus.
Tanaka has also performed in various musicals and, as of 2018, has been increasing her solo live activities.
Personal life Tanaka was born in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. Her brother is seven years younger than her."Morning Musume’s Tanaka Reina goes on a date". Tokyohive. January 2011.
On July 15, 2024, she announced her marriage and pregnancy of her first child. On November 18, she gave birth to her daughter.
Discography
Studio albums Title Release date April 27, 2022
Digital singles Title Release date December 10, 2010 January 27, 2011 February 16, 2011 February 16, 2011 March 2, 2011 March 2, 2011 June 21, 2021 August 13, 2022
Collaborations/others
Title Release date December 1, 2004 July 15, 2009 December 15, 2010 December 11, 2013
Releases
Photobooks Title Release date Publisher ISBN Information July 15, 2003 Kadokawa Shoten Photobook with Eri Kamei and Sayumi Michishige. November 11, 2004 Wani Books First solo photobook. October 15, 2005 Wani Books Second solo photobook. May 10, 2006 Wani Books Third solo photobook. February 1, 2007 Kadokawa Shoten Fourth solo photobook. Photographed in Hawaii. September 27, 2007 Wani Books Fifth solo photobook. February 27, 2008 Wani Books Compilation photobook. October 25, 2008 Wani Books Sixth solo photobook. May 9, 2012 Kids Net Seventh solo photobook. Photographed in Guam.
DVDs
Real Challenge!! (Released October 2008)
Acting
Movies
- Voice of Fairy
Theater Year Title Role Notes 2006 Princess Knight: The Musical 2008 Cinderella: The Musical Stepsister Joy 2009 Ojigi de Shape Up! Reina Kuroda 2011 Reborn: Inochi no Audition Bebe 2011 Stacy's Shojo Saisatsu Kageki Eiko 2016 Fushigi Yûgi: Shu no Shō Miaka Yūki Lead role2017Aku no MusumeRilliane Lucifen D'Autriche (portrayed by Rin Kagamine)Lead role 2018 Fushigi Yûgi: Ao no Shō Miaka Yūki Lead role 2018 YoRHa Musical Ver 1.2 Number 42019Anne of Green GablesAnne ShirleyLead role
TV shows All shows listed were broadcast by TV Tokyo, with the exception of Kaitō Reinya, which was aired on ANN's KBC TV channel, Hanbun ESPer which aired on FujiTVTWO and Sūgaku Joshi Gakuen which aired on Nippon Television.
Show Start date End date 2003 April 1, 2007 September 29, 2003 December 26, 2003 June 1, 2004 June 4, 2004 August 18, 2004 August 26, 2004 May 13, 2005 September 29, 2006 October 2, 2006 March 17, 2008 April 8, 2007 September 28, 2008 April 6, 2008 March 29, 2009 October 6, 2008 March 27, 2009 (Voice) January 8, 2010 March 26, 2010 (Guest) January 15, 2010 March 19, 2010 January 11, 2012 March 28, 2012 April 28, 2019 May 5, 2019
Radio Program Start date End date Station April 18, 2005 April 29, 2005 TBC Radio May 16, 2005 April 27, 2005 June 26, 2005 September 22, 2008 ABC Radio Five Stars October 3, 2007 Feb 25, 2010 InterFM April 4, 2012 (Ongoing) RKB Radio
Publications Title Start date End date Publication June 12, 2006 (Ongoing) -- CD&DL Data
References
External links
Official blog Official profile Official 'LoVendoЯ' Site (feat. Reina Tanaka as a member).