(stylized as i☆Ris) is a Japanese voice acting and singing female

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. The leader is Saki Yamakita. It was labeled a "hybrid group", because of the members' work as

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History

The group was formed as a result of the that was held in 2012 (of the six successful candidates). On November 7, 2012, the group debuted with its first single titled "Color" (on the label

). Their third single "Rainbow" was released on August 21, 2013. On January 21, 2021, it was announced that Azuki Shibuya would graduate from the group on March 31. On November 7, 2022, during the "Iris 10th Anniversary Live~a Live~" concert, an anime film titled ''Iris the Movie -Full Energy!!-'' was announced and will premiere in Japanese theaters in 2024.

Members

Current members

* - Leader * * * *

Former members

Timeline

Discography

Singles

Albums

DVDs / Blu-ray Discs

References

External links

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Profile
on the

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