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3 Natsu Natsu Mini Berryz
is the third studio album (a mini-album) by the Japanese girl group Berryz Kobo. It was released in Japan on July 5, 2006. It's the group's third studio album (although this is a mini album), fourth non-single release, and fifteenth audio release overall. ''3 Natsu Natsu Mini Berryz'' is a concept album with a summer theme. It is also Berryz' second seasonal-themed release (Their previous EP, '' Special! Best Mini: 2.5 Maime no Kare'', featured a winter theme in its artwork but no winter-related songs) and features their previous single "Jiriri Kiteru" along with five tracks exclusive to the EP. The EP is equally notable to Berryz fans for featuring separate members, or clusters of members, covering summer-related Hello! Project songs by Aya Matsuura, Coconuts Musume, and 3nin Matsuri. The album debuted at number 20 in the Oricon Weekly Single Chart, remaining in the list for 3 weeks. Track listing # # "It's so summer-like" # "Summer Remembers You" # #*Vocals: Risako Sugaya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Berryz Koubou
was a Japanese girl group formed by Up-Front Promotion in 2004 and associated with Hello! Project. The group's members consisted of Hello! Project Kids members Saki Shimizu, Momoko Tsugunaga, Miyabi Natsuyaki, Chinami Tokunaga, Maasa Sudo, Yurina Kumai, and Risako Sugaya; Maiha Ishimura left the group in 2005. Berryz Kobo debuted with their first single in March of the same year. In 2007, Berryz Kobo became the youngest act ever to give a solo concert at Saitama Super Arena. In 2008, the group received the Best Asian Newcomer Award at the Asia Song Festival and a Cable Music Award at the 41st Japan Cable Awards ceremony. As of December 2014, the group had released 36 singles, nine studio albums, one EP and one compilation album. Berryz Kobo's combined CD and DVD sales exceeded one million copies in Japan alone. History 2002–2003: Hello! Project Kids All of the group's members were initially selected during the audition for Hello! Project Kids in 2002 and undertook pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yurina Kumai
is a Japanese pop singer and fashion model. She is a member of Berryz Kobo (activities suspended indefinitely) and former member of Hello! Project Kids. Her signature color is green. Born in Kanagawa, Japan. Her blood type is B, and her height is 181 cm. She belongs to UP-FRONT CREATE and Tateoka Office. Career * June 30, 2002 - passed Hello! Project Kids audition and became a member of Hello! Project Kids. * March 3, 2004 - made a major debut as a member of Berryz Kobo. * August 29, 2007 - released the first solo photobook "Yurina". * April 3, 2009 - chosen a member of Guardians 4. * December 17, 2011 - premiere of the movie "Ōsama Game", where she had her first starring role. * October 28, 2012 - opened an official blog “Enjoy!”. * March 3, 2015 - Berryz Kobo’s activities suspended indefinitely. * September 30, 2015 - taking part in her first model shooting session reported on her personal blog. * January 14, 2016 - presented a new dress by fashion designer Yumi Kats ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masato Ishinari
Masato (written: , , , , , , , or ) is a masculine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include: * Masato (kickboxer) (born 1979), Japanese former welterweight kickboxer, won K-1 WORLD MAX kickboxing tournament in 2003, 2008 * Masato Amada (born 1974), Japanese voice actor *, Japanese actor *Masato Hagiwara (born 1971), Japanese actor * Masato Harada (born 1949), Japanese film director and actor * Masato Hatanaka (born 1975), Japanese musician * Masato Hayakawa (born 1986), Japanese singer and musician * Masato Ichishiki (born 1971), author of the SD Gundam comics *, Japanese film director and screenwriter *, Japanese anime director and screenwriter *, Japanese game developer and scenario writer *Masato Kawabata (born 1977), professional drifting driver * Masato Kitera, Japanese diplomat *Masato Kurogi (born 1989), Japanese football player for Cerezo Osaka *, Japanese judoka * Masato Morishige (born 1987), Japanese football player for F.C. Tokyo * Masato Nakamura (born ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yukari Hashimoto
is a Japanese composer and arranger. She has composed the music for a number of anime series, including ''Toradora!'', ''Omamori Himari'', ''Mayo Chiki!'', ''Kanamemo'', ''MM!'', ''Penguindrum'', ''Yurikuma Arashi'', '' Sankarea: Undying Love'', '' Golden Time'', ''If Her Flag Breaks'', ''Mr. Osomatsu'', '' March Comes in Like a Lion'', '' Sarazanmai'', and the closing theme ''"Kanashii Yokan"'' to '' Tsukuyomi: Moon Phase''. Collaborations with Yukari Tamura include arranging some tracks on the album '' Gin no Senritsu, Kioku no Mizuoto.''. She composed and arranged the music for the song ''"Cutie ♥ Cutie"'' on Yukari Tamura is a Japanese voice actress and singer affiliated with Amuleto (formerly Arts Vision and I'm Enterprise). She debuted as a voice actress in 1997, releasing her debut single "Yūki o Kudasai" on March 26, 1997. Her role as Nanoha Takamachi in th ...'s single '' Spiritual Garden'' and the track '' Princess Rose''. She also composed and arranged the music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiroshi Shibasaki
Abingdon Boys School (stylized as abingdon boys school) is a Japanese rock band formed in 2005 and fronted by Japanese singer Takanori Nishikawa. Formed in 2005, the band shares a name with the British independent school Abingdon School, in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, the all-male school where the rock band Radiohead was established. Biography Formation and influences Abingdon Boys School began in 2005 when Takanori Nishikawa, known for his pop music as TM Revolution, decided to return to his rock roots in Luis-Mary with guitarist Sunao. They were introduced to guitarist Hiroshi Shibasaki (ex- Wands) and continued to discuss forming a band until an offer came to record a song for manga series ''Nana''. The three presented a demo to producer Toshiyuki Kishi who became the fourth member of the band. The origin of the name comes from a combination of Nishikawa's love of cars' anti-lock braking system and the resemblance of the initials to the pronunciation of the Tokyo district Ebis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maasa Sudou
is a Japanese actress, singer, and tarento. She is a former member of Berryz Kobo, a J-pop idol group within Hello! Project. Career Sudo was born in Tokyo. In 2002, she successfully passed the Hello! Project Kids audition. Sudo was a member of the group Berryz Kobo from 2004 to 2015. In March 2009, she released her first Photobook, called "Maasa". In 2010, it was confirmed that she was going to be the lead-actress of the movie ''Light Novel no Tanoshii Kakikata!'', based on a light novel with the same name, together with former Hello Pro Egg Arisa Noto, Hisanori Sato and others. The movie premiered in cinemas in Japan in December 2010, and the DVD was released March 3, 2011. Maasa played the role of "Tsurugi Yabusame". Hello! Project groups and units * Hello! Project Kids * ZYX (2003−2015) * Berryz Kobo (2004–2015) * H.P. All Stars (2004) * Hello! Project Mobekimasu is a Japanese musical collective consisting of all female recording artists and groups under Up-Fron ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Momoko Tsugunaga
is a former Japanese singer, actress, and radio personality. Tsugunaga joined Hello! Project as a member of Hello! Project Kids at the age of 10 and later became part of the girl groups Berryz Kobo and Buono! Following Berryz Kobo's hiatus, she became the playing manager of Country Girls. In 2017, Tsugunaga retired from entertainment to become a kindergarten teacher. Career 2002-2004: Hello! Project Kids and ZYX In 2002, Tsugunaga auditioned for Hello! Project Kids with the song "Koi wo Shicchaimashita!" by Tanpopo. Her audition tape was aired on Morning Musume's variety show ''Hello! Morning''. She was placed in the group with 14 other girls. In the same year, she starred in the movie ''Koinu Dan no Monogatari'' as the main character, Mao Morishita. In 2003, Tsugunaga appeared in the music video for Miki Fujimoto's " Boogie Train '03." She also became a member of the subgroup ZYX along with Mari Yaguchi from Morning Musume, Erika Umeda, Maimi Yajima, Saki Shimizu, and Megu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maasa Sudo
is a Japanese actress, singer, and tarento. She is a former member of Berryz Kobo, a J-pop idol group within Hello! Project. Career Sudo was born in Tokyo. In 2002, she successfully passed the Hello! Project Kids audition. Sudo was a member of the group Berryz Kobo from 2004 to 2015. In March 2009, she released her first Photobook, called "Maasa". In 2010, it was confirmed that she was going to be the lead-actress of the movie '' Light Novel no Tanoshii Kakikata!'', based on a light novel with the same name, together with former Hello Pro Egg Arisa Noto, Hisanori Sato and others. The movie premiered in cinemas in Japan in December 2010, and the DVD was released March 3, 2011. Maasa played the role of "Tsurugi Yabusame". Hello! Project groups and units * Hello! Project Kids * ZYX (2003−2015) * Berryz Kobo (2004–2015) * H.P. All Stars (2004) * Hello! Project Mobekimasu is a Japanese musical collective consisting of all female recording artists and groups under Up- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saki Shimizu
is a J-pop singer. Her career began in 2002 when she passed the audition for Hello! Project Kids, an all-female teen pop group within Hello! Project. She continued to sing in that group and became a part of two smaller groups composed of Hello! Project Kids members, Berryz Kobo and ZYX. She is captain of J-pop band Berryz Kobo. Early life Shimizu was born in Tokyo, Japan. In 2002, she passed the Hello! Project Kids Audition. Career As a member of Berryz Kobo, she participated in their radio show ''Berryz Kobo Kiritsu! Rei! Chakuseki!''. She was cast as one of the main characters in "Koinu Dan no Monogatari". Many members of Hello! Project Kids and Morning Musume participated in this film. In 2003, Shimizu was chosen to join the group ZYX, which consisted of five Hello! Project Kids and Mari Yaguchi, who acted as a mentor. They released two singles: "Iku ZYX! Fly High" and "Shiroi Tokyo". They remained active until 2004, when Saki and Momoko Tsugunaga became members ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Halation Summer
was a Japanese idol girl group formed by Up-Front Promotion in 1999 and associated with Hello! Project. It was promoted as the "girls from Hawaii". After nine years, the group officially disbanded when Ayaka Kimura graduated from Hello! Project. Members * 1998–2008 – * 1998–2004 – Mika Todd * 1998–2001 – Danielle DeLaunay * 1998–2000 – Chelsea Ching * 1998–2000 – April Barbaran * 2000–2002 – Lehua Sandbo History While in Hawaii, Tsunku's fellow band-mate from Sharam Q, Makoto, discovered the five girls who were to become Coconuts Musume. He had requested that Tsunku pick up the act, and in 1999, Coconuts Musume debuted on a Japanese television program, Asayan. The group originally consisted of Ayaka Kimura, Mika Todd, Chelsea Ching, Danielle DeLaunay, and April Barbaran, with Chelsea taking lead vocals. After two singles, Chelsea and April left the group due to the difficulties of adjusting to li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rika Ishikawa
, is a Japanese actress and model associated with Hello! Project and best known as a former member of the pop group Morning Musume. She was the leader of the Japanese pop idol trio v-u-den until June 2008. She has performed as a solo singer, as a member of the Japanese pop idol group Ongaku Gatas, in the pop duo Hangry & Angry as Angry, and as a current member of Dream Morning Musume. Biography Career Rika Ishikawa was born on January 19, 1985, in Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan. Ishikawa joined Morning Musume as a fourth generation member along with Hitomi Yoshizawa, Nozomi Tsuji, and Ai Kago, and made her debut in 2000 along with the rest of the fourth generation on the band's tenth single, "Happy Summer Wedding". In 2001, simultaneously with her Morning Musume obligations, Ishikawa became a featured member of the then-semi-dormant Hello! Project pop group Country Musume and a second-generation member of Morning Musume's first subgroup, Tanpopo. She also participated in her fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |