Introduction
Miyu Kishi is a Japanese idol, gravure model, and entertainer best known as a member of the idol group #Babababambi. Born in Saitama, Japan, she gained widespread recognition for her unique combination of a petite height and a strong gravure presence, which quickly made her popular in Japanese magazines and online media.
Her entry into the entertainment industry came through social media, where a casual TikTok video of her eating udon unexpectedly went viral. That moment eventually led to her being discovered by talent agency Zeroichi Familia, a company known for producing many successful gravure idols and models in Japan. Since her debut in 2020, Miyu Kishi has built a steady career that combines idol performances, magazine modeling, digital photobooks, and stage acting.
Over the past few years, she has appeared in major Japanese gravure magazines such as Weekly Playboy and Weekly Young Jump, while also performing live concerts and nationwide tours with #Babababambi. Her presence stands out in the modern Japanese idol scene, where she represents a new generation of idols who grew their careers through social media exposure before transitioning into mainstream entertainment.
Profile
Full Name : Miyu Kishi
Native Name : 岸みゆ (きしみゆ)
Nationality : Japanese
Profession : Idol, Gravure Idol, Model
Industry Category : J-Pop Idol Industry, Gravure Entertainment, Magazine Modeling
Years Active : 2020–present
Basic Information : Japanese idol and gravure model known as a member of #Babababambi under Zeroichi Familia
Date of Birth : February 13, 2001
Age : 25 (as of 2026)
Birthplace : Saitama, Japan
Height : 145 cm
Measurements : B74 – W58 – H80 cm
Zodiac Sign : Aquarius
Blood Type : A
Latest News
Miyu Kishi continues to release new digital photobooks and magazine features through 2025 and 2026 while maintaining active promotions with #Babababambi. The group achieved a major milestone by performing at Nippon Budokan in March 2024, fulfilling one of their long-standing career goals. In 2025 she also expanded her activities into stage acting and live theater productions.
Career
Career Overview
Miyu Kishi entered the Japanese entertainment industry in an unconventional way. Before becoming an idol, she gained attention online through a viral TikTok clip where she was casually eating udon noodles. The clip spread widely on social media and eventually caught the attention of talent scouts.
In January 2020 she officially debuted as a member of the idol group #Babababambi, the first idol unit produced by Zeroichi Familia. Within the group she represents the color red, and her signature hairstyle often includes a ponytail decorated with a ribbon.
Despite standing only 145 cm tall, Kishi quickly became known in the gravure industry. Her appearance in major Japanese magazines helped establish her reputation as one of the most recognizable petite gravure idols of the early 2020s.
Her popularity grew even further when she appeared on the cover of Weekly Playboy in 2022, marking an important milestone in her modeling career.
Career & Achievements
LINE LIVE Winner – Sakidol Ace Survival Season 10 (2020), Weekly Playboy Cover Model (2022), Nippon Budokan Concert Achievement with #Babababambi (2024)
Agency / Management : Zeroichi Familia
Debut : 2020 – Idol debut with #Babababambi
Notable Works : Photobooks “DOLCE DOLCE DOLCE”, “tinto”, multiple Shuiesha digital photobooks
Brand Collaborations : Zeroichi Familia image campaigns and publisher-sponsored gravure collaborations
Magazine Features : Weekly Playboy, Weekly Young Jump, B.L.T., Up To Boy, Gravure The Television, Young Gangan, Big Comic Superior
TV / Media Appearances : #SESSION (2021), AbemaTV variety shows, YouTube and livestream programs
Career Highlights : Achieved group goal of performing at Nippon Budokan in March 2024
Fashion Style & Public Image
Fashion Style : Cute idol styling combined with modern gravure aesthetics
Visual Signature : Petite frame, bright smile, red member color styling, ribbon ponytail
Public Image : Energetic idol personality with playful humor and natural charm
Cultural Influence : Represents the modern petite idol trend in Japanese gravure culture
Education : Not publicly disclosed
Languages : Japanese
Hobbies : Watching dramas, watching movies
Special Skills : Singing, calligraphy
Personal Interests : Meat dishes, ice cream, ramen
Fun facts : Her career began after a viral TikTok video of her eating udon noodles
Behind-the-scenes notes : She once considered her height a disadvantage but later turned it into a defining feature of her modeling brand
Lesser-known details : Her long-term dream of performing at Nippon Budokan with #Babababambi became reality in 2024
SNS
Official Website : Zeroichi Familia Official Profile
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/miyu_kishi0213
X (Twitter) : https://x.com/miyu_kishi0213
TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@oshitemiyu_0213
Other Platforms : SHOWROOM livestream channel
Image Source : SNS