Who is Dambara Ruru?
Dambara Ruru is a member of the j-pop idol group Juice=Juice! She is, as of 2025, their leader, and has been a member since 2017.
Ruru joined Hello! Project in 2013 as a trainee, hoping to join their flagship group, Morning Musume. As a former student of the famous Hiroshima talent school, her dream of becoming an idol was born through Sayashi Riho, a fellow student who went on to join Morning Musume. Inspired by Riho, Ruru would go on to audition, and successfully become a Hello! Project trainee.
In the years she was a trainee, Ruru would work hard to join a Hello! Project group. By 2017, she would find her wish granted, as it was announced that she would be part of the second generation of Juice=Juice, which was initially formed with six members in 2013.
Ruru would make her official debut with Juice=Juice with the song Fiesta! Fiesta!, a fiery, intense song that Ruru would deliver the opening lines to. Her intro to the song would become iconic; her fierce delivery would set the tone for the song that would follow.
As of 2025, Ruru has gone from a hopeful, newly debuted idol to the leader of the group she was once new to. Known for her friendliness and dedication to being an idol, as well as her sunny smile and strong vocals, it's hard not to love Dambara Ruru!
My story as a Dambara Ruru kami-oshi
I first became a fan of Dambara Ruru in late 2019. Being a new fan of Hello! Project, I was first a fan of Suzuki Airi, who had long since graduated from idol life into a solo career. I found Ruru through other fans, initially; as she is favored by Western fans, and especially known for her vocal prowess, it was not long until I discovered her. As soon as I started watching videos of her performing and interacting with her fellow members, I fell in LOVE!
Through the years, Ruru has become a massive emotional support for me. As my personal life grew more difficult, Ruru was always there for me in spirit; I always had pictures of her to smile at, videos of her to feel pride from, and so much more. Ruru has been there for me through the toughest times, and I will always treasure the day I discovered her for that reason. :')
Dambara Ruru propaganda!
Still not convinced? Ruru propaganda advertising is here to help! There's a sampling of videos featuring Ruru below for you to decide whether or not you are ready to accept her as your lord and savior— I mean, your oshi.