Suzuka Nakamoto facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Suzuka Nakamoto
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Nakamoto performing in May 2025
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中元 すず香
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| Also known as | Su-metal |
| Born | December 20, 1997 Hiroshima, Japan |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Amuse Inc. |
Suzuka Nakamoto (Japanese: 中元 すず香, Hepburn: Nakamoto Suzuka, ; born December 20, 1997), known by her stage name Su-metal, is a Japanese singer. She is best known as the lead singer of the kawaii metal band Babymetal. Before joining Babymetal, she was a member of two other groups: Karen Girl's and Sakura Gakuin. She works with the talent agency Amuse Inc..
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Early Life and Early Talents
Suzuka Nakamoto was born in Hiroshima, Japan, on December 20, 1997. Her mother works with beautiful gemstones. Her father played in a rock band called Hooligans. Suzuka is the youngest of three sisters. Her older sister, Himeka Nakamoto, was also a singer in the idol group Nogizaka46. Both sisters studied singing and dancing at the Actor's School Hiroshima (ASH). They even sang together in a duo called Tween.
Suzuka's Music Journey
Starting Out in Entertainment
In 2002, when Suzuka was very young, she won a contest for a toy makeup line called Jewel Drop. She then appeared in several TV commercials for Jewel Drop. In 2006, she joined the Actor's School Hiroshima (ASH). There, she trained alongside other talented students. She was considered one of the top two students at the school.
In 2007, Suzuka joined the talent agency Amuse Inc.. She became a runner-up in their "2nd Star Kids Audition." This was a big step in her career.
Joining Karen Girl's
In 2008, her agency formed a singing group called Karen Girl's. Suzuka was chosen to be one of the three members. This group was seen as a younger version of the popular Japanese band Perfume. Karen Girl's sang several theme songs for an anime show called Zettai Karen Children. The group stopped performing on March 31, 2009, after the anime series ended.
Acting in Musicals
In March 2009, Suzuka also started acting in musicals. She was cast in a stage play based on a Japanese novel called The Adventurers: Gamba and His Fifteen Companions. She performed in this musical again in June 2010, playing the role of Shioji.
Becoming a Member of Sakura Gakuin
In April 2010, Suzuka became a founding member of Sakura Gakuin. This was an idol group created by her agency. The group had different sub-units, which they called "clubs." Each club released its own songs. Suzuka joined the "Heavy Music Club," which later became known as Babymetal. In Babymetal, she performed with fellow Sakura Gakuin members Yui Mizuno and Moa Kikuchi.
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Leading Babymetal
In March 2013, Suzuka graduated from junior high school. This meant she also had to "graduate" from Sakura Gakuin, as the group was only for girls up to junior high age. Her graduation concert was a big event held in Tokyo. After graduating, Suzuka continued to perform with Babymetal. The group became independent from Sakura Gakuin. She started using her stage name, Su-metal. Babymetal released their first album in February 2014.
Suzuka's powerful singing has been highly praised. In October 2022, she was credited as a lyricist for the first time on a Babymetal song called "Divine Attack (Shingeki)."
Fun Facts About Suzuka
Suzuka Nakamoto often compares songs to different colors. She is also a big fan of the metal band Sabaton.
Groups Suzuka Has Been In
- Karen Girl's (2008–2009)
- Sakura Gakuin (2010–2013)
- Babymetal (2010–present)
Suzuka's Career Timeline
Music Albums
With Karen Girl's
- Fly to the Future (2009)
With Sakura Gakuin
- Sakura Gakuin 2010 Nendo: Message (2011)
- Sakura Gakuin 2011 Nendo: Friends (2012)
- Sakura Gakuin 2012 Nendo: My Generation (2013)
With Babymetal
- Babymetal (2014)
- Metal Resistance (2016)
- Metal Galaxy (2019)
- The Other One (2023)
- Metal Forth (2025)
Appearances in Film and Theater
Anime Shows
- Zettai Karen Children (2009), she had a small role as herself with Karen Girl's in episode 40.
Commercials
- Oshii! Hiroshima (2012)
Stage Plays
- The Adventurers (冒険者たち, Bōkenshatachi) (2009)
- The Adventurers (冒険者たち, Bōkenshatachi) (2010), playing the character Shioji.
See also
In Spanish: Suzuka Nakamoto para niños
