Kimoto passed SKE48's 4th generation auditions in September 2010. Her debut was on October 5, 2010. Her first senbatsu was for the single 1! 2! 3! 4! Yoroshiku!.[2] On December 6, 2010, she was promoted to Team E.[3]
In the 2012 general elections, Kimoto placed 56th with 5,982 votes.[4] In 2013, she improved her rank to 31st with 21,385 votes.[5] In 2014, she placed 50th with 16,022 votes.[6]
In February 2014, during the AKB48 Group Shuffle, it was announced she would have a concurrent position in HKT48's Team KIV.[7] On 26 March 2015, it was announced that her concurrent position in HKT48 would be canceled.[8]
On October 27, 2017, she announced that she will graduate from the group during SKE48's performance, she graduated from the group on December 1, 2017.[9]
On April 9, 2021, Kimoto announced her retirement from the entertainment industry. Her contract with Knockout Co.Ltd expired on May 31, 2021. [10]
Discography
SKE48 singles
Year
No.
Title
Role
Notes
2010
4
"1! 2! 3! 4! Yoroshiku!"
A-side
First A-side. Also sang on "Seishun wa Hazukashii" and "Soba ni Isasete"