Became a member of Hello Pro Egg, after successfully passing the audition process in 2004. On 4 April 2009 it was announced at the event “2009 Hello! Project Shinjin Kouen Apr. - Yokohama HOP!” that 4 members of Hello Pro Egg, including current members Ayaka Wada and Kanon Fukuda, would be making their “major debut” as part of a new “unit.” And on 8 May 2009 it was announced that the group’s name would be “S/mileage.” Released first indie (independent) record “aMANOJAKU” on 7 June. On 26 May 2010, S/mileage made their major debut with “Yume Miru 15” after completing a special task set by Tsunku (producer).
Received the Best New Artist award as a member of S/mileage on 30 December 2010 at “The 52nd Japan Record Awards.”

On 7 August 2013, announced as a member of the collective “SATOUMI movement,” along with Morning Musume。’s Erina Ikuta and Ayumi Ishida, as well as Saki Nakajima and Mai Hagiwara of ℃-ute, who together as a new “unit” called “HI-FIN” released the indie single “Kaigan Seisou Danshi.” It was revealed in October 2014 that new 3rd generation members would be joining. And the group’s new name would also be changing. On 17 December 2014, their new group name was announced at their final tour, the “S/mileage Live Tour 2014 Aki - FULL CHARGE-.” In May 2015 it was made public that Fukuda would be graduating from ANGERME and Hello! Project in this Fall.

It has been said that, during an interview at the time of her debut, it was Fukuda who first coined the phrase “Idol Sengoku Period.” Loves Disney and is the owner of a year-long “Disney passport.” During free-time can be found in Disneyland and Disneysea. Written a blog since elementary school student, discussing the latest news and gossip, and has also written numerous columns for magazines. Even as a member of Hello! Project remains a Hello! Pro devotee and is a particularly big fan of Natsumi Abe and Berryz Kobo. Stays creative and imaginative in day-to-day life through maintaining a keen interest in fashion, cosmetics, dietary trends, etc.

Started as an amateur model who appeared in Gothic Lolita magazines, triggering an interest in lolita fashion, which she now promotes with her charismatic personality. Appointed as a Trend Communicator of Japanese Pop Culture (Kawaii Ambassador) in 2009 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Attended pop culture events in over 10 different countries and regions, has been featured in fashion shows and talk shows, promoting Japanese “kawaii culture.”

Author of: Misako Aoki’s Kawaii Kakumei “Lolita tokidoki Nurse” (Published June 16 2011 by TAKESHOBO Co., Ltd.)
Blog (Japanese)：http://ameblo.jp/ribbon-misa/

Contents Media Producer, author, specially-appointed professor of Digital Hollywood University / Digital Hollywood University graduate school, and International Otaku Expo Association Executive Office Director. Carrying out cultural diplomatic activities in over 140 cities across 25 countries/regions in total, has held numerous positions in various consultancy committees for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In 2009, served as a producer for the “Kawaii Ambassador” program, which was established by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has also pioneered cultural diplomacy that makes use of Japanese pop culture, such as anime fashion and music. Frequently invited as a guest to various Japanese events across the globe, has authored several books including, "Nihon ga Suki sugiru Chugokujin Joshi" (PHP Shinsho), "Sekai Kawaii Kakumei" (PHP Shinsho), and "Anime Bunka Gaiko" (Chikuma Shinsho). Has also worked as a television commentator, radio personality and contributed articles for newspapers, as well as web magazines. Currently writing the column, “Pop Culture Chronicles” for the asianbeat website (in Japanese,　Chinese and English.)

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Pop Culture Chronicles: http://asianbeat.com/en/popculture/

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