Tomomi Kasai, born November 16, 1991, in Fuchu, Tokyo, is a Japanese talent, singer, and actress. She started her career in entertainment by joining AKB48 in 2006 after auditioning through a friend's recommendation. Kasai became well-known after her participation in AKB48 and her eventual transfer to Horipro for more extensive individual activities. During her time with AKB48, Kasai achieved notable rankings in the group's annual general elections, consistently securing a spot in the media senbatsu, which highlights her popularity. Notable is her involvement in the special campaign unit "Nattou Angel" alongside Tomomi Itano and Miho Miyazaki, created for a national natto association campaign. Her involvement in various television shows and music projects, including a single under the name "Queen & Elizabeth" with Itano in the "Kamen Rider W" series, also marked significant milestones in her career. Kasai announced her departure from AKB48 in 2012 and subsequently released her solo debut single "Masaka" in December 2012. Her post-AKB48 career has included several more singles and participation in musicals, showcasing her versatile talents beyond the idol group