Ikuta Erina is a Japanese pop singer under Hello! Project. She was born in Fukuoka, Japan. She is a 9th-generation member of the Japanese pop group Morning Musume.

On January 2, 2011, at the first Hello! Project 2011 WINTER ~Kangei Shinsen Matsuri~ concert, Tsunku announced Ikuta as one of the new members of Morning Musume's ninth generation; she joined alongside Fukumura Mizuki, Sayashi Riho, and Suzuki Kanon.

On November 23, 2014, Ikuta was appointed sub-leader of Morning Musume by Michishige Sayumi. It was officially announced during Michishige's graduation concert on November 26. Ikuta would share the position with Iikubo Haruna, who had been a sub-leader since May 2013.

On January 2, 2025, she announced her graduation from both the group and Hello! Project. Her final performance will be during the concluding concert of the group’s spring 2025 tour.

(Source: Hello! Project Wiki, Tokyohive) Edit Biography