Iroha Okuda (奥田 いろは（おくだ いろは）, Okuda Iroha; born August 20, 2005) is a Japanese singer and actress. She is a fifth-generation member of the idol girl group Nogizaka46. Originally debuting as a child actress from 2010 until 2014, she made her return to the entertainment industry as a member of the girl group in 2022. She then also resumed her acting career.
Early life and career
Okuda was born on August 20, 2005, in Kanagawa Prefecture, where she lived until she was five years old, before her family relocated to Chiba Prefecture. Her elder sister is singer and actress Kokoro Okuda.
2010–2014
Okuda began her early career in 2008 at the age of three and regularly appeared in magazines and advertising posters. She was affiliated with the child talent agencies Carotte and Hirata Beans. As a child actress, her most notable role was in NHK's 2011 taiga drama, Gō: The Princesses' Sengoku, as young Hatsu.
2022–present: Nogizaka46 and resumption of acting activities
On February 1, 2022, Okuda passed the audition for the fifth generation of Nogizaka46 members.
In 2024, she starred in her first musical play as Juliette in Romeó and Juliette, which began its performances on May 16.
She was the center for the under song "Otoshimono" on the 36th single "Cheat Day", released on August 21, 2024. She was also selected for the first time to sing and perform in live performances in the title song of the 37th single "Shounenbashi", released on December 11.
She served as the center position for the fifth generation's song "Just a Sec." which was included in the 5th album "My Respect" released on January 14, 2026. Okuda also starred in two theatrical stage productions namely, Lady Bess and Secret Garden.