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Kyary
Kiriko Takemura (Japanese: 竹村 桐子, born January 29, 1993), known professionally as Kyary Pamyu Pamyu (Hiragana: きゃりーぱみゅぱみゅ), is a Japanese tarento, singer, and model. Her public image is associated with Japan's ''kawaii'' and '' decora'' culture, centered in the Harajuku neighborhood of Tokyo. Kyary's music is produced by musician Yasutaka Nakata of electronic music duo Capsule. Her 2011 single "PONPONPON" reached the top ten on Japan's Oricon music chart; the 2012 singles "Candy Candy" and "Fashion Monster" followed this success. Kyary has since released five full-length albums: ''Pamyu Pamyu Revolution'' (2012), ''Nanda Collection'' (2013), ''Pika Pika Fantajin'' (2014), '' Japamyu'' (2018), and '' Candy Racer'' (2021). Though most of her success as a recording artist has been in Asia, she has also gained popularity in Western countries due in part to Internet videos which have gone viral. Media outlets have referred to Kyary as a "Fashion Monster", ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pika Pika Fantajin
is the third studio album by Japanese singer Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, officially released on July 9, 2014. The album's official title is a portmanteau of the words "fantasy" and "person" (jin), as officially referenced to the album covers. The songs "Slowmo", from single " Yume no Hajima Ring Ring", and "Scanty Skimpy", from single " Family Party", were not included in the final track listing. Rhino Entertainment/Warner released the Vinyl LP Picture Disc version on January 13, 2015 in the USA. "Kira Kira Killer" and "Koi Koi Koi" were used in the soundtrack for the 2016 motion picture Sing (but was not released on the '' Sing: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack''). Background In September 2013, Kyary announced a second world tour titled '' Nanda Collection World Tour'' and a new single " Mottai Night Land" was released in late October and received positive reviews from Western media outlets. Mottai Night Land was released on November 6. The world tour visited the United States, Canada, A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pamyu Pamyu Revolution
is the debut studio album by Japanese singer Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, released on May 23, 2012. The album includes the first two physical singles released by Kyary, "Tsukematsukeru" and "Candy Candy", as well as "PonPonPon", which was also included on her debut EP '' Moshi Moshi Harajuku''. The limited edition of the album comes with a 64-page photobook with pages 41–61 taken in Los Angeles, and a bonus DVD with music videos and two live versions taken from Kyary's Moshi Moshi Quattro Live, held on February 25, 2012, at Shibuya's Club Quattro. The album debuted at number one on the Oricon daily chart, and was certified Gold by the RIAJ. Though Kyary Pamyu Pamyu only promoted ''Pamyu Pamyu Revolution'' in Japan, the album and its singles saw success internationally. " PonPonPon" topped the iTunes Electronic Songs charts in Belgium and Finland. The "Tsukematsukeru" EP peaked at number eight on the U.S. Billboard Top World Albums chart. The album topped the iTunes Electronic Albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
PONPONPON
"PonPonPon" (stylized as PONPONPON) is a song and debut single by Japanese singer Kyary Pamyu Pamyu. It was released as the lead single for her EP, '' Moshi Moshi Harajuku'', and later included on her debut album, ''Pamyu Pamyu Revolution''. The song was written and produced by Yasutaka Nakata of Capsule. The music video, a psychedelic tribute to kawaisa and Decora culture, was released to YouTube on July 16, 2011, and became a viral hit.Favorite Summer Artists & Cats Grilling Out (!!!): It's Episode 2 Of MTV's Pop Music Web Show, 'Bigger Than The Buzz'! Buzzworthy.mtv.com (2011-08-04). Retrieved on 2011-12-08. On 27 July 2012, a limited edition of a 7' [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nanda Collection
is the second full-length studio album by Japanese recording artist Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, release on June 26, 2013, by Warner Music Japan. The album debuted at number one in the Oricon Weekly Albums Chart, becoming the first chart topper release of Kyary's career as well as the first Yasutaka Nakata-produced album to do so since Perfume's '' JPN'' in 2011. "Kimi ni 100 Percent" was used as the 15th opening theme for the 1992–Present anime series Crayon Shin-chan and "Ninja Re Bang Bang" was used for the 2016 American film ''Sing''. Background and release The title of the album is an invented portmanteau of the expression "nanda kore" (なんだこれ), meaning "what's this?" in Japanese, and . The album was preceded by the release of the singles "Fashion Monster", " Kimi ni 100 Percent", " Furisodation", " Ninja Re Bang Bang" and "Invader Invader", which have all peaked within the top five of the '' Billboard'' Japan Hot 100. The two songs on the album, "Kurakura" (くらく ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yasutaka Nakata
is a Japanese DJ and music producer. He formed the band Capsule in 1997 with vocalist Toshiko Koshijima and himself as composer and record producer when both were 17. The band debuted in 2001 with the song "Sakura". He is known for being the music producer of Japanese girl group Perfume and Japanese model-turned-singer Kyary Pamyu Pamyu since 2003 and 2011, respectively. These artists have gained commercial success for their songs that Nakata wrote and produced, such as " Chocolate Disco", "Polyrhythm", "Fashion Monster", and " Ninja Re Bang Bang". Nakata has worked with several other Japanese pop singers, including MEG, Ami Suzuki and SMAP, and has also remixed songs by other artists, including M-Flo and Leah Dizon. He ran his own label, Contemode, in association with Yamaha. After Towa Tei, he was the second Japanese artist to officially remix Kylie Minogue, contributing a version of her single "Get Outta My Way". He also formed Coltemonikha with singer, model and fashion ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fashion Monster
is the third physical single by Japanese pop singer Kyary Pamyu Pamyu. The single is Halloween themed, and was released October 17, 2012. The song was used in commercials for G.u. Kyary re-released the single through Sire Records in the United States on April 30, 2013. Track listing Charts Personnel Credits adapted from liner notes. *Yasutaka Nakata – written, arranged, produced, recorded, mixed, mastered *Steve Nakamura – art director, designer *Shinji Konishi – hair, make-up *Takeshi Hanzawa – photographer *Kumiko Iijima is a Japanese former tennis player. She played on the ITF Women's Circuit The ITF Women's World Tennis Tour, previously known as the ITF Women's Circuit, is a series of professional tennis tournaments run by the International Tennis Federati ... – stylist *Chihiko Kameyama – prop decorator References {{authority control 2012 singles Songs written by Yasutaka Nakata Halloween songs Fiction about fas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japamyu
is the fourth studio album by Japanese model-singer Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, released on September 26, 2018, by Warner Music Japan sublabel Unborde. The album debuted at number 12 of the 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 ... Weekly Albums chart, selling 10,407 copies on its first week of release as well as at number seven of the Oricon Weekly Digital Albums chart with 876 downloads. Track listing Charts References {{Authority control Kyary Pamyu Pamyu albums 2018 albums Japanese-language albums Warner Music Japan albums Unborde albums Albums produced by Yasutaka Nakata Synth-pop albums by Japanese artists Electronic albums by Japanese artists ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Candy Candy (song)
"Candy Candy" is the second single by Japanese pop singer Kyary Pamyu Pamyu from her debut studio album ''Pamyu Pamyu Revolution''. It was released as a digital download on March 13, 2012, and as a physical single on April 4, 2012. Music Video Kyary states that the theme of the video is "80s idol singer" and that in the music video she wears a costume like "80's magical girl anime", like "Magical Princess Minky Momo", "Creamy Mami, the Magic Angel". In the beginning she runs in a hurry, being late for her appearance on a musical program. Running in a hurry with a slice of toast in the mouth is a stereotype from '80−'90s anime is hand-drawn and computer-generated animation originating from Japan. Outside of Japan and in English, ''anime'' refers specifically to animation produced in Japan. However, in Japan and in Japanese, (a term derived from a shortening of ... and manga, especially those for girls. When Kyary arrives at the stage, the program is already on air, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harajuku
is a district in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. Harajuku is the common name given to a geographic area spreading from Harajuku Station to Omotesando, corresponding on official maps of Shibuya ward as Jingūmae 1 chōme to 4 chōme. In popular reference, Harajuku also encompasses many smaller backstreets such as Takeshita Street and Cat Street spreading from Sendagaya in the north to Shibuya in the south. Harajuku is known internationally as a center of Japanese youth culture and fashion. Shopping and dining options include many small, youth-oriented, independent boutiques and cafés, but the neighborhood also attracts many larger international chain stores with high-end luxury merchandisers extensively represented along Omotesando. Harajuku Station on the East Japan Railway (JR East) Yamanote Line and Meiji-jingumae 'Harajuku' Station served by the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line and Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line also act as gateways to local attractions such as the Meiji Shrine, Yoyogi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tempura Kidz
Tempura Kidz (stylized as TEMPURA KIDZ) was a Japanese pop dance and vocals group formed by four girls and one boy managed by Asobi System and signed with the Sony Music Japan label. They started their career as back-up dancers for Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, and have toured with her since late 2011. Their songs are produced by Ram Rider. The group debuted on November 13, 2012 with the music video for their first song "Cider Cider", which was produced by Ram Rider. In January 2013, they released their first digital single "Strobe", used as ending theme song for the anime '' Chō Soku Henkei Gyrozetter''. Two months later, on March 6, Tempura Kidz made their physical debut with the release of their first single "One Step" produced by Nishi-ken. On March 26, 2018, member Nanaho graduated from Tempura Kidz. Tempura Kidz continued to perform as a four-person group until the graduation of Yu-ka, P→★ and Ao in March 2021. The group is supervised by Maiko, a dancer and choreographer for Kya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unborde
Unborde (アンボルデ ''anborude''; stylized as unBORDE) is a Japanese record label established on December 21, 2010 as a sublabel of Warner Music Japan. The label is currently led by Ryoma Suzuki, Rip Slyme's producer. Current roster As of June 2022: * Aimyon * chelmico * Genie High * Shinsei Kamattechan * Yu Takahashi * Team Shachi * Suda Keina * Tempalay * tofubeats * Wanima Former artists * Akasick (2015-2017) * Androp (2010-2016) * Natsuko Kondo (2010-2012) * Anri Kumaki (2011-2012) * Band Janaimon (2015-2017) * Q;Indivi+ (2010) * The Beatmoss (2012-2013) * The Privates (2014) * Passepied (2012-2016) * Dadaray (2017-2018) * Rip Slyme (2010-2018) * Tensai Band (2015-2017) * Livetune (2016) * Gesu no Kiwami Otome (2014-2018) * Indigo la End (2014-2018) * Kyary Pamyu Pamyu (2011-2019) * Yonige (2017-2020) * Roe (2018-2021) * Hakubi (2020-2021) * Capsule (2013-2021) **Yasutaka Nakata (2016-2021) Unborde All Stars (2016) Lineup * Akasick * Androp * Capsule * Gesu no Kiwame O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Capsule (band)
is a Japanese electronica band consisting of producer Yasutaka Nakata and vocalist Toshiko Koshijima. Career Capsule formed in November 1997, after Yasutaka Nakata and Toshiko Koshijima met at the Teens' Music Festival in the Hokuriku area convention when they were both 17 years old. Their first single was "Sakura", released in March 2001 on Yamaha Music Communications. Their first album, ''High Collar Girl'', was significantly different from their later works in that it did not involve nearly as much use of synthesizers or contain futuristic/electronic sounds. Capsule's style in albums up to ''L.D.K. Lounge Designers Killer'' (2005) was frequently referred to as "neo-Shibuya-kei" due to their stylistic similarities, both aesthetically and musically, to acts from the Shibuya-kei movement of the 1990s, most notably Pizzicato Five. It contained elements of bossa nova, lounge and breakbeat. From ''Fruits Clipper'' (2006) on their style was increasingly electro house. Capsul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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