Minayo Watanabe (渡辺 美奈代)
Onyanko Club member #29. One of the more successful members of the massive member Onyanko Club, Minayo went solo in 1986 with a built-in following from OC. She debuted her solo career with "Hitomi ni Yakusoku" which became her signature song. Her numerous hits included "Too Adult", "Pink no Chao", Girls on the Roof", "Daite Ageru", "Chotto Fallin' Love", and "Ii ja nai" to name just a few. During the late 80's, Minayo was such a popular idol that she was considered one of "The Big Three", along with Yoko Minamino and Yui Asaka. Her concerts were always sold out. For some reason, while her popularity was still strong, she decided to make a bunch of cheap B-movies and nudie books, and went downhill from there. Go figure. Minayo has since gotten married and led a quiet life but very recently came temporarily out of retirement to be a part of "Super Idol Concert Series" featuring the top idols of the late 80s.
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