On 2 February, Minato reached 250,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel.
On 1 April, Minato reached 300,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel.
On 28 May, Minato's 3D model unveiling stream was announced. The stream was held on 4 June.
On 18 June, Minato reached 350,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel.
From 2 until 31 August, Minato hosted Radio Taisou (radio exercise program) on his channel as a challenge. The program was live every morning from 6.30am JST. The news got picked out by YouTube Japan.
On 15 August, Minato reached 400,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel.
On 7 September, it was announced that Minato, Hoshikawa Sara, and Yashiro Kizuku were releasing time-limited perfumes on U.Health&Beauty ONLINE.
On 21 October, it was announced on NIJISANJI YouTube channel that Minato, Kagami Hayato, Kenmochi Touya, and Kaida Haru were debuting as a unit under the name "ROF-MAO" (ろふまお). They have their own official YouTube channel and Twitter account. They will have regular program called "ROF-MAO Juku" (ろふまお塾, ROF-MAO Cram School) on their official channel.
On 11 November, Minato reached 450,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel.
On 25 December, Minato's original song, "LAST SONG", became available on various streaming services.