Mitsuhiro Hidaka Explained

Mitsuhiro Hidaka
Native Name:日高 光啓
Native Name Lang:ja
Birth Date:12 December 1986
Birth Place:Chiba, Chiba Prefecture, Japan
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Background:solo_singer
Alias:Sky-Hi
Years Active:2005–present
Current Member Of:AAA

[1] is a Japanese rapper, singer, actor, dancer, and a member of the J-pop group AAA. He is the rapper of the group and also writes rap lyrics for the band. He is also a member of the hip hop trio Mother Ninjas. He also debuted as a solo artist in August 2013 as Sky-Hi.[2]

Controversies

On December 19, 2025, News Post Seven reported that Hidaka had had late-night meetings with a 17–year–old female idol at his home, dating back to around 2023, when she was 15, after Hidaka DM'd her. The idol had reportedly boasted about their connection to her acquaintance. News Post Seven reviewed the LINE messages Hidaka sent her, where he said, "(you are) so cute, I am dying," "(you are) so my type it is painful." News Post Seven quoted the idol's mother saying she didn't allow the meetings and wasn't aware of the recent visits, but later her father reached out to News Post Seven to say the parents gave her/him permission for meetings to seek music-related career advice.[3] In Tokyo, taking a minor under the age of 18 out late at night without parental consent or a legitimate reason may constitute a violation of youth protection and development ordinances. [4] On December 19, 2025, BMSG, a music agency where Sky-Hi serves as CEO issued an apology with an official statement addressing recent media reports and announced internal measures for governance reform. On the post, the agency informed that they were aware of consent from the minor's guardian, but that the time of the meeting was inappropriate. They added that they would implement compliance awareness and sincerely work to restore trust so that such a situation did not occur again. Hidaka appeared on his radio program later, but did not talk about the issue.[5]

On December 25, 2025, Sky-Hi/BMSG put out another statement, announcing a fundamental review of the management structure and the strengthening of corporate governance, the introduction of an independent and objective audit function covering all officers and employees, including executive leadership, the re-establishment of a strong compliance culture and the development of robust internal control systems and the restructuring of the management framework as well as cancellation of a live show planned for December 27th and a TV appearance planned for December 29th. [6]

Discography

Albums

Studio albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak
positions
Sales
JPN
Oricon

[7]
JPN
Billboard

Trickster
  • Released: March 12, 2014
  • Label: Avex Trax
  • Formats: CD, digital download
19
  • Released: January 20, 2016
  • Label: Avex Trax
  • Formats: CD, digital download
57
Olive
  • Released: January 18, 2017
  • Label: Avex Trax
  • Formats: CD, digital download
810
Japrison
  • Released: December 12, 2018
  • Label: Avex Trax
  • Formats: CD, digital download
78

Compilation albums

Singles

TitleYearPeak chart positionsSalesAlbum
JPN Oricon
[8] [9]
JPN Billboard
20132234
"Rule"—
20141641
Limo2015——
1231
"Seaside Bound"1120
"Enter the Dungeon"——
2016213
1522
1719
"Double Down"1545
"Silly Game"2017942
"Rapsta"
(with SALU)
——

(with Czecho No Republic)
4257
"Marble"——
"Snatchaway"20181020
"Diver's High"—
"Super Idol"
2023—16

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Profile. 2015-08-03.
  2. Web site: AAA日高光啓、"Sky-Hi"名義で8月ソロデビュー . . 2013-06-12 . 2013-09-05. Japanese.
  3. Web site: 〈Sky-Hi こと日高光啓氏の回答全文〉「猛省しております」未成年女性アイドル(17)を深夜に自宅呼び出し… . News ポストセブン . 2025-12-19 . 2026-01-01.
  4. Web site: 東京都青少年の健全な育成に関する条例 . 東京都 . 2026-01-01.
  5. Web site: 20 December 2025 . Sky–Hi "17歳と深夜密会" で特大ブーメラン 「芸能の常識より社会の常識」発言 . https://web.archive.org/web/20251220055130/https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/370875 . 20 December 2025 . 20 December 2025 . Tokyo Sports . Japanese.
  6. Web site: News . BMSG . 2026-01-01.
  7. Web site: ja:日高光啓のアルバム売上ランキング. https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/375848/rank/album/. Oricon Style. Oricon. January 18, 2019. Japanese.
  8. Web site: ja:日高光啓のシングル売上ランキング. https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/375848/rank/single/. Oricon Style. Oricon. January 18, 2019. ja.
  9. Web site: ja:オリコン週間 シングルランキング 2017年09月25日~2017年10月01日 41~50位. https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/w/2017-10-09/p/5/. Oricon Style. Oricon. January 18, 2019. ja.