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Berryz Kobo Special Best Vol. 1
is the 1st compilation album by the Japanese girl idol group Berryz Kobo, released in Japan on January 14, 2009, on the record label Piccolo Town. The CD appeared less than 2 months before Berryz Kobo's 5th anniversary. It contained material selected from 18 singles and 6 albums the group had released so far. There's also one new track, "Otoko no Ko", which opens the album. All songs on the compilation, except one ("Dschinghis Khan", which is a cover of the German band of the same name), are written and produced by Tsunku. The album was released in two editions: regular (PKCP-5132) and limited (PKCP-5130/1). The Limited Edition came with a DVD containing bonus videos, while the first press of the Regular Edition had a bonus photo card sealed in. The album debuted at number 4 in the Oricon Daily Albums Chart and eventually ranked 11th for the week. "Madayade" is the only Berryz Kobo's hit that can't be found on any other their album to date. Members * Saki Shimizu * Momoko ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Compilation Album
A compilation album comprises Album#Tracks, tracks, which may be previously released or unreleased, usually from several separate recordings by either one or several Performing arts#Performers, performers. If by one artist, then generally the tracks were not originally intended for release together as a single work, but may be collected together as a greatest hits album or box set. If from several performers, there may be a theme, topic, time period, or genre which links the tracks, or they may have been intended for release as a single work—such as a tribute album. When the tracks are by the same recording artist, the album may be referred to as a retrospective album or an anthology. Content and scope Songs included on a compilation album may be previously released or unreleased, usually from several separate recordings by either one or several performers. If by one artist, then generally the tracks were not originally intended for release together as a single work, but may ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dschinghis Khan (song)
"Dschinghis Khan" (; "Genghis Khan") is a song by German disco group Dschinghis Khan. It was the entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1979 and released as the first single from the group's debut album, ''Dschinghis Khan'' (1979). It was a number one hit in West Germany, and a top 10 hit also in Austria, Finland, Norway and Switzerland. Cover versions by a number of other artists were subsequently released as singles and album tracks. Background and release "Dschinghis Khan" was performed ninth on the night, following 's Peter, Sue & Marc and Pfuri, Gorps & Kniri with "Trödler und Co" and preceding 's Milk and Honey with "Hallelujah". At the close of voting it had received 86 points, coming fourth in a field of nineteen. The song was written and composed by the prolific duo of Ralph Siegel and Bernd Meinunger, and owes a considerable debt to disco music, specifically of the Boney M. tradition. As the name suggests, it is in praise of the titular Mongol warrior, with verses ext ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maasa Sudō
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] |
Maiha Ishimura
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 profes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Risako Sugaya
is a former Japanese singer and actress. She first gained recognition when she joined Hello! Project Kids and later became one of the lead vocalists of the girl group Berryz Kobo from 2004 to 2015. Career 2002–2004: Hello! Project Kids, 4Kids Sugaya was born in Kanagawa, Japan. In 2002, she auditioned for Hello! Project Kids with the song " Minimoni Hinamatsuri" by Minimoni. Her audition tape was aired on Morning Musume's variety show ''Hello! Morning''. She was placed in the group with 14 other girls. She made her first appearance as an angel in the 2002 film '' Mini Moni ja Movie: Okashi na Daibōken!''; she also was one of the featured artists in the movie's ending song as a member of 4Kids. In 2003, Sugaya starred in the movie '' Hotaru no Hoshi'' (蛍の星), as Hikari, a fragile elementary school student who, with the help of her caring teacher, has a chance to be momentarily reunited with her deceased mother and overcome her emotional problems. She also starred in ... [...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] |
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] |
Miyabi Natsuyaki
is a Japanese singer. Her career began in 2002 when she passed the audition for Hello! Project Kids, an all-female child pop group under Hello! Project. She continued to sing in that group and became a part of four smaller groups composed of Hello! Project Kids members—Aa!, Sexy Otonajan, Buono! and Berryz Kobo. She was the sub-captain of Berryz Kobo until their indefinite hiatus in 2015. She became a member of female pop band PINK CRES. (Pink Crescendo). Career 2002–2004: Hello! Project Kids In 2002, Natsuyaki successfully passed the Hello! Project Kids' Audition alongside other members of Berryz Kobo. As a member of Berryz Kobo, she participated in the band's weekly radio show ''Berryz Kobo Kiritsu! Rei! Chakuseki!''. That same year, she was cast in ''Koinu Dan no Monogatari'', however she did not have a large part due to her age. Many members of Hello! Project Kids and Morning Musume participated in this film. In 2004, Hello! Project participated in a large shuffle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chinami Tokunaga
(born May 22, 1992) is a Japanese singer. She is a former member of the J-pop idol group Berryz Kobo. History Tokunaga was born in Kanagawa, Japan. In 2002, she passed the Hello! Project Kids audition and became a member of Hello! Project. Hello! Project groups and units * Hello! Project Kids * ZYX * H.P. All Stars (2004) * Berryz Kobo (2004–present) * Hello! Project Mobekimasu (2011) * (2012–present) Discography Acts Movies * ''Koinu Dan no Monogatari'' (December 14, 2002) * ''Promise Land ~Clovers no Daibōken~'' (July 17, 2004) * ''Ōsama Game'' (December 17, 2011) Radio * ''Berryz Kobo Kiritsu!'' Rei! Chakuseki! (March 30, 2005 – March 31, 2009) * ''Berryz Kobo Beritsuu!'' (April 10, 2009 – current) (co-host Captain and Sudo Maasa) Internet * ''12th Hello Pro Video Chat'' (Hello! Project on Flets) (June 3, 2005) Solo photobooks # ''Chinami'' (September 11, 2009, Kadokawa Shoten, ) # (October 12, 2012, Wani Books is a Japanese publishing ... [...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] |
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] |
Oricon
, established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan and Western music. It started as, which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc. was originally set up as a subsidiary of Original Confidence and took over the latter's Oricon record charts in April 2002. The charts are compiled from data drawn from some 39,700 retail outlets (as of April 2011) and provide sales rankings of music CDs, DVDs, electronic games, and other entertainment products based on weekly tabulations. Results are announced every Tuesday and published in ''Oricon Style'' by subsidiary Oricon Entertainment Inc. The group also lists panel survey-based popularity ratings for television commercials on its official website. Oricon started publishing Combined Chart, which includes CD sales, digital sales, and streaming together, on December 19, 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |