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Sakura Gakuin
Sakura Gakuin (さくら学院; Cherry Blossom Academy) is a Japanese pop idol group under the agency Amuse and the label Universal Music Japan. The group first started in April 2010 with their first appearance at the TOKYO IDOL FESTIVAL a few months later. Their major debut single, entitled "Yume ni Mukatte / Hello! IVY", was released on December 8, 2010 under the label TOY'S FACTORY.
By the end of 2011, the group changed labels to Universal Music Japan. They released their first single under the label, entitled "Verishuvi", on December 21, 2011. On March 25, 2012, a special graduation concert was held for the three oldest members. Three new members joined the group in their place. On March 31, 2013, a special graduation concert was held for two more of it's oldest members.
Members
- Iida Raura (飯田來麗)
- Horiuchi Marina (堀内まり菜)
- Sugisaki Nene (杉崎寧々)
- Sato Hinata (佐藤日向)
- Mizuno Yui (水野由結) (Joined August 7, 2010)
- Kikuchi Moa (菊地最愛) (Joined August 7, 2010)
- Taguchi Hana (田口華) (Joined July 23, 2011)
- Isono Rinon (磯野莉音) (Joined July 23, 2011)
- Ooga Saki (大賀咲希) (Joined May 6, 2012)
- Notsu Yunano (野津友那乃) (Joined May 6, 2012)
- Shirai Saki (白井沙樹) (Joined May 5, 2013)
- Yamaide Aiko (山出愛子) (Joined May 5, 2013)
Graduated Members
- Muto Ayami (武藤彩未) (Graduated, March 25, 2012)
- Miyoshi Ayaka (三吉彩花) (Graduated, March 25, 2012)
- Matsui Airi (松井愛莉) (Graduated, March 25, 2012)
- Nakamoto Suzuka (中元すず香) (Graduated, March 31, 2013)
- Sugimoto Mariri (杉本愛莉鈴) (Joined May 6, 2012. Graduated, March 31, 2013)
Sub Units
- Baton Club Twinklestars (バトン部)
- Heavy Music Club BABYMETAL (重音部)
- Cooking Club Mini-Patissier (クッキング部 ミニパティ)
- Newspaper Club SCOOPERS (新聞部)
- Go Home Club sleepiece (帰宅部)
- Tennis Club Pastel Wind (テニス部)
- Science Club Kagaku Kyumei Kiko Logica? (科学部 科学究明機構ロヂカ?; Science Department Investigation Mechanism LOGICA?)
Discography
Albums
- [2011.04.27] Sakura Gakuin 2010 Nendo ~message~ (さくら学院 2010年度 ~message~)
- [2012.03.21] Sakura Gakuin 2011 Nendo ~FRIENDS~ (さくら学院 2011年度 ~FRIENDS~)
- [2013.03.13] Sakura Gakuin 2012 Nendo ~My Generation~ (さくら学院 2012年度 ~My Generation~)
Singles
- [2010.12.08] Yume ni Mukatte / Hello! IVY (夢に向かって / Hello! IVY; Toward The Dream)
- [2011.12.21] Verishuvi (ベリシュビッッ)
- [2012.02.15] Tabidachi no Hi ni (旅立ちの日に; On The Day of Departure)
- [2012.09.05] WONDERFUL JOURNEY
- [2013.02.20] My Graduation Toss
Other Singles
- [2011.11.23] FRIENDS
DVDs
- [2012.06.27] SAKURA GAKUIN FIRST LIVE & DOCUMENTARY 2010 to 2011 ~SMILE~ (さくら学院)
- [2013.02.27] Sakura Gakuin SUN! -Matome- (さくら学院SUN! -まとめ-; Summary)
- [2013.07.03] The Road to Graduation Final ~Sakura Gakuin 2012 Nendo Sotsugyo~ (さくら学院2012年度 卒業~; Year of Graduation)
Filmography
TV Series
[2011 - 2012] Sakura Gakuin SUN!
External Links
- Official Site
- Official Blog
- Official Profile
- Universal Music Japan Official Profile
- Nico Nico Video Official Channel
- Japanese Wikipedia: さくら学院