Super Girls (Japanese group) explained

Super Girls
Background:group_or_band
Origin:Tokyo, Japan
Years Active:–present
Label:Idol Street

, also known as , is a nine-member Japanese idol group formed by Avex Trax in 2010.

History

Avex held public auditions for members of the new group in June 2010, from which twelve finalists were selected out of 7,000 participants.[1] By February 2010, about 1,000 people advanced to the second round, and a final round was held in June. The results of the audition were subject to controversy because of a lottery system used to select two of the members.

Super Girls made their stage debut on August 7, 2010, at the A-Nation event. The first live performance of the 11-member idol group was held at Shiodome-AX in Tokyo, and the group released their first album,, on December 22, 2010. The group held their first live concert on October 23 at Harajuku Astro Hall in Tokyo.[2]

Two more singles followed in 2011, "Max! Otomegokoro/Happy Go Lucky!" and "Joshiryoku Paradise". At the end of the year, they were nominated for the Japan Record Award for Best New Artist but lost to another girl group, Fairies.

On February 1, 2012, the group released their second album, Everybody JUMP!!. Eri Akita graduated on February 5, becoming the first member to leave the group. They released three more singles in 2012, "1,000,000 ☆ Smile", "Puri Puri♥SUMMER Kiss", and "Red Passion".

Kaede Kanō retired from the group on 16 January 2013. The group released their third album, "Celebration" on February 20, 2013, and held the 3rd anniversary live concert on June 11, 2013, at Nippon Budokan. They released four more singles in 2013, "Everlasting Summer High Touch", "Younger Boy", "Sentimental Journey", and "Jin Jin Jingle Bell".

The ninth single "Sky-Colored Miracle" released on February 12, 2014. On February 23, the group's first leader Saori Yasaka graduated and Rika Shimura become a second leader. Nana Asakawa, Risa Uchimura, and Koume Watanabe joined the group on the same day. Two more singles were released in 2014, "The Flower Road!! A~mbitious", and "Ahhahha! ~Music of Transcending Laughs~".

On February 18, 2015, the group released their 18th single "Sparking Revolution". Aya Goto graduated from the group on March 31, 2015. Between July and September, they held the free concert tour "iDOL Street 5th Anniversary ~Trip cutting across JAPAN~". They released one more single in August 2015, "Come Go♪ Do It♪".

On March 9, 2016, the group released their fourth album Super Castle. Rino Katsuta and Reira Arai graduated from the group on June 25, 2016. Sakurako Kidoguchi, Hotaru Ishibashi, Runa Ozawa, Yumeri Abe, and Shiori Nagao joined the group on the same day, and the leader of the group was changed to Ami Maeshima. Two singles were released in 2016, "Love Summer!!!" and "Love☆Sparkling Application!!!".

Ami Maeshima graduated from the group on March 31, 2017. The leader changed to Ruka Mizote, which reported at the 7th Anniversary Live concert on June 17, 2017. The 16th single "Sweet☆Smile" released on April 26, 2016. Sakurako Kidoguchi graduated from the group on 30 September 2016, after the hiatus period since April 17.[3] The single "A Cinderella Story of Sweat and Tears" was released in November 2016.

Runa Ozawa graduated from the group on 31 January 2017, Mirei Tanaka graduated on March 31. The group released 18th single "Sparklingly☆Sunshine" on May 2, 2017, the last release before Rika Shimura graduated on May 20. The public auditions "SUPER☆GiRLS SUPER AUDITION!!!!" began on July 1, 2018, to select the new members.

The 19th single "Bubbling Squash!" was released in August, followed by the 20th single "The Selfish GiRLS ROAD" in November.

On December 19, 2018, their 8th anniversary live concert was held at Shibuya O-East. The new members Yuuki Kanazawa, Chika Ishimaru, Kana Sakabayashi, Mayuko Inoue, Yuu Kadobayashi, Nazuna Higuchi, and Aika Matsumoto joined the group. Koume Watanabe became the 5th leader.

On January 11, 2019, Hikaru Watanabe, Rina Miyazaki, Ruka Mizote, Nana Asakawa, and Risa Uchimura graduated from the group at the live concert. Three singles released in 2020, "CongraCHUlations!!!", "Summer★Vacation", and "Cinderella of Unrequited Love". The fifth album "Chōzetsu☆Gakuen ~Tokimeki High Range!!!~" was released on December 25, 2019. Hotaru Ishibashi graduated from the group on December 31, 2019.

On March 18, 2020, the 24th single "Forgotten Cherry Blossoms" was released. The tenth anniversary live concert planned for June 11, 2020, was canceled due to COVID-19. The 25th single "I Want To Believe In Tomorrow" was released on August 5, 2020, and the album Chōzetsu Shōjo☆COMPLETE 2010~2020 was released on December 23, 2020. Chika Ishimaru graduated from the group on December 31, 2020.

Super Girls released their 25th single "Hajimari Yell" on April 21, 2021, the group's first single without Chika Ishimaru.

On June 12, Watanabe Koume and Aika Matsumoto graduated from the group and three new members were introduced: Honoka Hagita, Nanami Takeuchi, and Cocona Tanaka. It was also announced that Yumeri became the sixth leader of Super Girls. They released their 26th single "WELCOME☆Natsuzora Peace!!!!!" on August 25. Mayuko Inoue graduated from the group after her hiatus period on 30 December 30, 2021.

On June 11, Shiori Nagao and Yuuki Kanazawa announced that they would graduate from SUPER☆GiRLS and IDOL Street on December 31, 2022.On October 10, Nazuna Higuchi announced that they would graduate from SUPER☆GiRLS and IDOL Street on December 31, 2022.Which was later postponed to February 10, 2023, because of the COVID-19 pandemic. On June 12, Yumeri Abe announced she would take a hiatus due to heath problems. She later recovered on July 23 and restarted activities.

Super Girls released their 27th single "Summer Lemon" on July 6, 2022.

On July 25, Nanami Takeuchi announced she would take a hiatus from August 21, 2022 to March 1, 2023 in order to concentrate on her studies when she takes the university entrance exam.

On January 29, 2023, during the SUPER☆GiRLS 12th Anniversary Concert, five new members were introduced: Ayaka Kamata, Ayana Kashiwa, Kaho Kawamura, Hinata Sakurai and Karen Habuchi. Shiori Nagao, Yuuki Kanazawa, and Nazuna Higuchi graduated from the group on February 15, 2023.

On February 11, it was announced that their digital single Aoi Hono!!!!!! would be released on 26 April and their 29th single Ribbon would be released on 12 July, which was the debut of the new line-up.

On March 1, Nanami Takeuchi restarted her activities with the group.

On June 10, it is announced that Yumeri Abe would be graduating on 29 December 2023.

On August 3, It was revealed that Honoka Hagita would be going on hiatus and halt all idol activities due to poor physical conditions. She would be absent from all SUPER☆GiRLS concerts and activities until she recovers.

On September 25, It was revealed that Kana Sakabayashi would be going on hiatus and halt all idol activities due to her being sick since last month and refraining from some activities due to her illness. Since she is still sick, She would be absent from all SUPER☆GiRLS concerts and activities until she recovers.

On December 20, SUPER☆GiRLS released their 30th single Heart Diamond. This is the last single to feature Yumeri Abe.

At the SUPER☆GiRLS 13th anniversary concert on December 29, 2023, it was announced that after Yuuri Abe graduates from the group on December 31, 2023, Nanami Takeuchi will become the new leader and Yu Kadobayashi will become the stage leader.

Honoka Hagita graduated from the group after her hiatus period on 29 February, 2024.

On March 19, It was announced that Kana Sakabayashi would slowly resume activities after her hiatus.

On July 17, SUPER☆GiRLS released their 31st single Tobikiri Dare yori Natsuppoi Koto.

Members

Current members

Given NameNicknameBirthdateAgeOriginChouzetsu ColorChapter MemberJoined DateNotes
Kana Sakabayashi(坂林佳奈)Kanapon (かなぽん / Kanapon), Kana (かな / Kana), Kanayan (かなやん / Kanayan), Yansan (やんさん / Yansan)26 January 1997HyōgoChapter 4 Member19 December 2018Oldest
Yuu Kadobayashi(門林有羽)Yuchan (ゆうちゃん / Yuchan)28 October 1998OsakaChapter 4 MemberStage Leader
Nanami Takeuchi(竹内ななみ)Nanamin (ななみん / Nanamin)2 October 2004HyōgoChapter 5 Member12 June 2021Main Leader, Former Avex Management Model
Cocona Tanaka(田中想)Coco (ここ / Coco), Coco-chan (ここちゃん / Coco-chan)19 July 2005OsakaChapter 5 MemberFormer Avex Management Artist Academy student
Ayaka Kamata(鎌田彩樺)Ayachi (あやち / Ayachi)29 April 2003HiroshimaChapter 6 Member29 January 2023Former Loafers High!member and LesPros Entertainment member
Ayana Kashiwa(柏綾菜)Kashiwa-chan (柏ちゃん / Kashiwa-chan), Ayanan (あやなん / Ayanan)20 July 2005SaitamaChapter 6 MemberFormer Si☆Stella member & Si☆4 member
Kaho Kawamura(河村果歩)Kahotchi (かほっち / Kahocchi)17 June 2007GifuChapter 6 MemberFormer Oha Girl in Oha Suta & Former Avex Management New Face
Hinata Sakurai(櫻井陽夏)Hina-chan (ひなちゃん / Hina-chan)6 July 2007Fukagawa, HokkaidoChapter 6 MemberFormer Avex Management Trainee
Karen Habuchi(羽渕花恋)Karen (かれん / Karen), Habucchan (はぶっちゃん / Habucchan), Habuchi (ばぶち / Habuchi)28 February 2009ChibaChapter 6 MemberYoungest, Former Nanairo☆Drops TEAM THURSDAY member

Former members

Timeline

Discography

Albums

TitleRelease dateChart positionSales
(Oricon)
Oricon
Albums
Chart

[4]
Billboard
Japan
Top
Albums
First
week
Total
22 December 201032554,9057,382
EveryBody Jump!1 February 20125924,47429,543
Celebration20 February 201331225,92828,425
Super Castle3 March 20163211,47913,268
25 December 201920214,7194,719
23 December 202032554,9057,382
21 December 202210TBA10,443[5]

Singles

TitleRelease dateChart positionSales
(Oricon)
CertificationNotes
Oricon
Weekly
Singles
Chart
Billboard
Japan

Hot
100
First
week
Total
20 April 201154913,55216,602-
15 June 201152529,02739,964-
5 October 20112548,91757,160-
  • Last single with Eri Akita
18 April 201252336,72543,230-
4 July 201241071,73692,599Gold
24 October 20122953,60758,521-
  • Last single with Kaede Kano
12 June 201331875,93787,110Gold
4 December 2013113111,64012,136-
  • Released as Candy Macchiato from SUPER☆GiRLS
123411,04611,538-
  • Released as Maeshima Ami from SUPER☆GiRLS
103311,66612,137-
  • Released as Twinkle Veil from SUPER☆GiRLS
  • Last single with Saori Yasaka
12 February 201423039,60440,699-
14 May 201433533,58534,750-
  • First single with Chapter Two members
13 August 201448641,38551,043-
18 February 201538950,74051,705-
  • Last single with Aya Goto
19 August 20155-74,28376,498Gold
  • Last single with Reira Arai and Rino Katsuta
31 August 20162555,13458,091Gold
  • First single with Ami Maeshima as leader.
  • First single with Chapter Three members
21 December 20167[6] 924,86825,245-
  • Last single with Ami Maeshima
17 April 2017113110,58511,148-
  • First single with Ruka Mizote as leader
  • Last single with Sakurako Kidoguchi
29 November 201727374,138--
  • Last single with Runa Ozawa and Mirei Tanaka
2 May 201814-4,279--
  • Last single with Rika Shimura
15 August 201812627,235--
14 November 201885716,05617,443-
  • Last single with Hikaru Watanabe, Rina Miyazaki, Ruka Mizote, Nana Asakawa and Risa Uchimura
27 February 201961721,775[7] 21,775-
  • First single with Koume Watanabe as leader
  • First single with Chapter Four members
12 June 201963216,453[8] 18,144-
18 September 201912678,615[9] 8,615-
  • Last single with Hotaru Ishibashi
18 March 202013266,685[10] TBA-
5 August 2020743TBATBA-
  • Yuu Kadobayashi doesn't appear in that single due to hiatus
  • Last single with Chika Ishimaru
21 April 202111TBATBATBA-
  • Last single with Koume Watanabe and Aika Matsumoto
25 August 202121[11] TBATBATBA-
  • First single with Yumeri Abe as leader
  • First single with Chapter Five members
  • Last single with Mayuko Inoue
"Summer Lemon"6 July 2022TBATBATBATBA-
  • Last single with Shiori Nagao, Yuuki Kanazawa and Nazuna Higuchi
12 July 2023TBATBATBATBA-
  • First single with Chapter Six members
  • Last single with Honoka Hagita
"Heart Diamond"20 December 2023TBATBATBATBA-
  • Kana Sakabayashi and Honoka Hagita both don't appear in that single due to hiatus
  • Last single with Yumeri Abe
17 July 2024TBATBATBATBA-
  • N/A

Music Cards

TitleRelease dateNotes
White Melody17 July 2019
POP!POPPOP
21 August 2019
18 September 2019
23 October 2019
Please stay with me
20 November 2019
  • Hotaru Ishibashi doesn't appear in that single due to hiatus
  • Hotaru Ishibashi doesn't appear in that single due to hiatus
5 December 2019
  • Hotaru Ishibashi doesn't appear in that single due to hiatus
20 April 2022
26 April 2023

DVDs

TitleRelease dateContents
28 September 2011Live performance on 21 December 2010, at Shibuya-AX
28 March 2012Live performance on 5 February 2012, at Nippon Seinen-kan Hall
19 September 2012Live performance on 12 June 2012, at Nakano Sun Plaza
12 December 2012Short films shown on 18 August 2012, at Odaiba Cinema Mediage in Tokyo
9 January 2013Documentary film of event held on 23 November 2012, in Yamanashi
20 March 2013TV programs

Awards

Japan Record Awards

See also: 53rd Japan Record Awards. The Japan Record Awards is a music awards show held annually by the Japan Composer's Association.|-|rowspan=2| 2011|rowspan=2 align="center"| Super Girls (group)| New Artist[12] | |-| Best New Artist[13] |

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Avex forms new idol group SUPER GiRLS . Tokyograph . 12 June 2010 . 19 February 2014.
  2. Web site: Avex's Super Girls to debut on new idol label . Tokyograph . 2 October 2010 . 19 February 2014.
  3. Web site: SUPER?GiRLS' Kidoguchi Sakurako goes on hiatus due to poor physical condition. April 16, 2017. April 20, 2021. tokyohive. 6Theory Media, LLC..
  4. Web site: SUPER☆GiRLSの作品. Oricon. ja. December 28, 2022.
  5. Web site: オリコン週間 アルバムランキング 2022年12月19日~2022年12月25日. Oricon. ja. December 28, 2022. December 28, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221228030905/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/w/2023-01-02/. dead.
  6. Web site: 恋☆煌メケーション!!! | SUPER☆GiRLS.
  7. Web site: 週間 CDシングルランキング 2019年03月11日付. Weekly CD Single Ranking for 11 March 2019. Oricon Style. 6 March 2019. Japanese.
  8. Web site: 週間 CDシングルランキング 2019年06月24日付. Weekly CD Single Ranking for 24 June 2019. Oricon Style. 19 June 2019. Japanese.
  9. Web site: 週間 CDシングルランキング 2019年09月30 日付. Weekly CD Single Ranking for 30 September 2019. Oricon Style. 25 September 2019. Japanese.
  10. Web site: 週間 CDシングルランキング 2020年03月30日付. Weekly CD Single Ranking for 30 March 2020. Oricon. 25 March 2020. Japanese.
  11. Web site: WELCOME☆夏空ピース!!!!! | SUPER☆GiRLS.
  12. Web site: 53rd Japan Record Award winners. 2011-11-20. Tokyograph. 2012-02-12.
  13. Web site: AKB48 wins 53rd Japan Record Award. 2011-12-30. Tokyograph. 2012-02-12.