Kanazawa was submitted to the "Sign-iri Poster" excellence award[4] and won[5][6] during the Berryz Kobo × Cute Chō Happy Song "Dam Tomo Karaoke Contest".

[5] Wishing to becoming a singer from experience,[5] Kanazawa became an applicant for Up-Front Works' Ocean Music Award Shinjin Hakkutsu Ausition 2012 ni Dam Tomo.

[7] During the audition she failed and later announced on 20 November[8] that she joined the Hello Pro Kenshusei.

[9] On 9 December Kanazawa was introduced at the Hello Pro Kenshusei Happyōkai 2012: 12-tsuki no Nama Tamago Show!

[12] Kanazawa's agency said that "she will be watching activities during her condition" and an "expected change".