Misa Kagura
{{short description|Japanese professional wrestler}}
{{Infobox professional wrestler
|name = Misa Kagura
|image = 20230726misa.jpg
|caption = Kagura in July 2023
|birthname = Miu Sakamaki
|birth_date = September 24, 1992{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=bios&wrestler=6580|title=Misa Kagura • General Information|website=wrestlingdata.com|first=Axel|last=Saalbach|access-date=August 26, 2023}}
|birth_place = Morioka, Iwate, Japan
|names = Misa Shinki-Raikyo
Misa Kagura
|weight = 53 kg
|resides =
|billed =
|trainer = Taka Michinoku
|debut = 2020
|retired =
}}
{{nihongo|Miu Sakamaki|坂巻美雨|Sakamaki Miu}}, under the ring name {{nihongo|Misa Kagura|神姫楽ミサ|Kagura Misa}} is a Japanese idol and professional wrestler currently signed to the Japanese promotion Professional Wrestling Just Tap Out.{{cite web |url=https://prowrestlingjto.com/profile/ |work=Professional Wrestling Just Tap Out |language=ja |script-title=ja:選手プロフィール |access-date=September 14, 2023}} She is a former member of the idol group Katamomi Joshi and is also known for her time in Ice Ribbon, where she is a former International Ribbon Tag Team Champion.{{cite web|url=https://joshicity.com/joshi-wrestler-profiles/misa-kagura/|title=Profiles/Wrestlers/Misa Kagura|work=joshicity.com|author=JoshiCity|access-date=August 26, 2023}}{{cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/wrestlers/misa-kagura-20897.html|title=Misa Kagura Profile & Match Listing|work=profightdb.com|author=Internet Wrestling Database (IWD)|access-date=August 26, 2023}}
Professional wrestling career
=Independent scene (2019–present)=
Due to partially working as a freelancer, Kagura competed in several companies of the Japanese independent scene. At Stardom New Blood 3, an event promoted by World Wonder Ring Stardom on July 8, 2022, she teamed up with Aoi and Tomoka Inaba in a losing effort against Stars (Hanan, Momo Kohgo and Saya Iida).{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/stardom-new-blood-3-results-7822-mirai-vs-suzu-suzuki-miyu-amasaki-vs-giulia-and-more|title=STARDOM NEW BLOOD 3 Results (7/8/22) / MIRAI vs. Suzu Suzuki, Miyu Amasaki vs. Giulia, And More|work=fightful.com|first=Scott|last=Edwards|date=July 8, 2022|access-date=July 9, 2022}} At WAVE Survival Dance ~ Regina Challenge, an event promoted by Pro Wrestling Wave on October 24, 2022, she competed in a battle royal to determine the number one contender for the Wave Single Championship won by Yuki Miyazaki and also involving notable opponents such as Akane Fujita, Haruka Umesaki, Kakeru Sekiguchi, Kohaku, Miyako Matsumoto, Rina Amikura, Risa Sera, Suzu Suzuki, Yuko Sakurai and many others.{{cite web|url=https://superluchas.com/wave-survival-dance-hikaru-shida-tiene-retadora/|title=WAVE: "Survival Dance" Hikaru Shida tiene retadora|work=superluchas.com|author=Dark Angelita|language=Spanish|date=November 7, 2022|access-date=April 14, 2023}} At PURE-J PURE-PLUM GanbaRay Memorial 2023, an event promoted by Pure-J on August 17, 2023, Kagura teamed up with Momo Tani and Hanako Nakamori to defeat Akari, Cherry and Crea.{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestling-news.net/pure-j-pure-plum-ganbaray-memorial-2023-results/210789/|title=PURE-J Results: Pure Plum GanbaRay Memorial 2023 – Tokyo, Japan (8/17)|work=wrestling-news.net|first=Wayne|last=Daly|date=August 18, 2023|access-date=August 26, 2023}}
=Ice Ribbon (2022–present)=
Kagura is also known for her time in Ice Ribbon where she made her first appearance at New Ice Ribbon #1170 on January 8, 2022, where she teamed up with Asahi in a losing effort against Nao Ishikawa and Tsukushi Haruka.{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestling-news.net/ice-ribbon-new-ice-ribbon-1170-results/179837/|title=Ice Ribbon Results: New Ice Ribbon #1170 – Warabi, Japan (1/8)|work=wrestling-news.net|first=Wayne|last=Daly|date=January 9, 2022|access-date=August 26, 2023}} During her time in the promotion, she chased for various championships promoted by it. At Ice Ribbon New Ice Ribbon #1204 on May 28, 2022, she fell short to Ibuki Hoshi in a first round match of a tournament held for the vacant ICE Cross Infinity Championship.{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestling-news.net/ice-ribbon-new-ice-ribbon-1204-yokohama-ribbon-2022-evening-show-results/186952/|title=Ice Ribbon Results: New Ice Ribbon #1204 ~ Yokohama Ribbon 2022 Evening Show – Yokohama, Japan (5/28)|work=wrestling-news.net|first=Wayne|last=Daly|date=May 28, 2022|access-date=August 26, 2023}} At New Ice Ribbon #1297 ~ Ice In Wonderland 2023 on August 26, Kagura teamed up with Sumika Yanagawa to defeat Mukomako (Hamuko Hoshi and Makoto) to win the International Ribbon Tag Team Championship.{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=374401|title=Ice Ribbon New Ice Ribbon #1297 ~ Ice In Wonderland 2023|work=cagematch.net|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|date=August 26, 2023|access-date=August 26, 2023}} Kagura also competed in various kinds of match gimmicks. At Ice Ribbon New Ice Ribbon #1268 on March 25, 2023, she competed in a gauntlet match in which Nao Ishikawa went into a draw against Kagura herself and many other notable opponents such as Arisa Shinose, Asahi, Banny Oikawa, Kaho Matsushita, Mio Shirai, Chie Ozora, Momo Tani, Kyuri Satsuki Totoro, Tsuki Umino and Yura Suzuki.{{cite web|url=https://vk.com/video-4499945_456250552|title=Ice Ribbon New Ice Ribbon #1268 (25.03.2023)|work=vk.com|author=INDY★WRESTLING★GROUP|date=March 26, 2023|access-date=April 18, 2023}}
=Professional Wrestling Just Tap Out (2020–present)=
Kagura made her professional wrestling debut in Professional Wrestling Just Tap Out (JTO) at JTO Ran, a house show promoted on November 11, 2020, where she teamed up with Aki Shizuku and rhythm in a losing effort against JKO (Black Changita, Black R and BM) as a result of a six-woman tag team match.{{cite web|url=https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1ef4y1v7QW/|title=JTO Ran 2020.11.11|work=bilibili.com|author=Bilibili|date=November 27, 2020|access-date=August 26, 2023}} She took part in the 2023 edition of the JTO Girls Tournament, where she fell short to Yuu in the first rounds.{{cite web|url=https://superluchas.com/jto-girls-tournament-2023-dia-1/|title=JTO: «Girls Tournament 2023» – Día 1|work=superluchas.com|author=Dark Angelita|language=Spanish|date=June 5, 2023|access-date=August 26, 2023}}
=Seadlinnng (2022–present)=
Another promotion in which Kagura is known for competing is Seadlinnng. At SEAdLINNNG Shin-Kiba Series 2023 Vol. 2 on March 20, 2023, Kagura unsuccessfully challenged Riko Kaiju for the Princess of Pro-Wrestling Championship.{{cite web|url=https://superluchas.com/seadlinnng-shinkiba-series-2023-vol-2-2-titulos-en-disputa/|title=SEAdLINNNG: «Shinkiba Series 2023 Vol. 2» 2 Títulos en disputa|work=superluchas.com|author=Dark Angelita|language=Spanish|date=March 29, 2023|access-date=August 26, 2023}} At Seadlinnng's 8th Anniversary show from August 25, 2023, she teamed up with Itsuki Aoki and Mio Momono in a losing effort against Las Fresa de Egoistas (Asuka, Makoto and Mima Shimoda).{{cite web|url=https://www.bodyslam.net/2023/08/26/seadlinnng-8th-anniversary-results-8-25-23/|title=SEAdLINNNG 8th Anniversary Results (8/25/23)|work=bodyslam.net|first=Corey|last=Brennan|date=August 25, 2023|access-date=August 26, 2023}}
Championships and accomplishments
- Ice Ribbon
- International Ribbon Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Sumika Yanagawa{{cite web|url=https://iceribbon.com/titlematch_detail.php?t_id=2|title=International Ribbon Tag Team Championship|work=iceribbon.com|author=Ice Ribbon|language=ja|access-date=August 26, 2023}}
- Professional Wrestling Just Tap Out
- JTO Girls Championship (1 time, inaugural)
- JTO Girls Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Sumika Yanagawa
- UWA World Light Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- Pure-J
- Princess of Pro-Wrestling Championship (1 time){{cite web|url=https://www.wrestling-titles.com/japan/jwp/pop.html|title=POP (Princess of Pro-Wrestling) Title|work=wrestling-titles.com|author=Wrestling Titles|access-date=April 18, 2023}}
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Category:Martial artists from Iwate Prefecture