Manatsu Akimoto celebrates birthday with Erika Ikuta and Osamu Shitara

Former Nogizaka46 captain Manatsu Akimoto shared photos on Instagram celebrating her birthday with fellow first-generation member Erika Ikuta and comedian Osamu Shitara of the duo Banana Man.

The posts featured a celebratory cake with a ‘Happy Birthday Manatsu’ message. Akimoto expressed gratitude for the gathering, noting that Shitara, often referred to by fans as the group’s ‘official older brother’ due to his long-standing role on Nogizaka46 variety programs, remained as kind and supportive as he was during her time in the idol group.