Morning Musume. and AKB48 choreographer and dancer Natsu Mayumi (61) died of cancer on the 21st of last month.
The business company, which published her posthumous book “Anyone can become an ‘Ace’ at any time! 72 words that shine with your heart and body” released in March, announced her death on the 6th.
At the request of her bereaved family, her funeral was held by her close relatives. A farewell party will be held in Tokyo on August 28th.
A dance producer who has raised more than 300 groups of idols and entertainers, mainly for AKB48.
In 1993, she became the first Japanese solo dancer to perform at the Apollo Theater in New York, USA.
She is known for being Morning Musume.’s first choreographer and “LOVE Machine” is a choreography that can be enjoyed by men and women of all ages, and has become a national hit song and a social phenomenon.
In addition, she has worked with over 300 groups of artists such as Yoshimoto Jirushi Tennenzai, Johnny’s, Takarazuka Revue, and Muscle Musical, and has taught over 2 million people in total. She has also been in charge of staging the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen for over 20 years.
In recent years, she has been active as a judge for TV dance projects and dance competitions, and she says, “I want to revitalize Japan by telling as many people as possible about her own experiences.”
With this in mind, I continued to write her biography in parallel with her treatment. She published in March, “Anyone can become an ‘Ace’ at any time! 72 words that shine the heart and body,” which became her posthumous work.
Tsunku♂ expressed his gratitude towards Natsu, “I have received the news of Mayumi Natsu’s passing. I am very surprised, sad, and disappointed. Now that I think about it, I met her during the Sharan Q era before we became popular. At that time, I can’t forget the brave figure of the group of men led by FUJIWARA and Ninety-Nine called Yoshimoto Jirushi Tennen Seizai, who she was teaching choreography. After that, Morning Musume. When I made my debut, I told Natsu-sensei, ‘Oh, let’s have that teacher train me’. Since then, I am very proud of the many works we have created together. We have made concerts and music videos. We also danced together. We have wonderful memories. Even when I suddenly wanted to change the choreography, she always dealt with it calmly. Now that I think about it, I might have taken advantage of Natsu-sensei’s generosity. Thank you very much for everything up until now”.
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