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'''Sakura Gakuin''' (さくら学院; ''Cherry Blossom Academy'') is a [[J-Pop|Japanese pop]] [[Idol|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|Yume ni Mukatte / Hello! IVY]]", was released on December 8, 2010 under the label [[TOY'S FACTORY]].   
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'''Sakura Gakuin''' (さくら学院; ''Cherry Blossom Academy'') is a [[J-Pop|Japanese pop]] [[Idol|idol]] group under the agency [[Amuse]] and the label [[Universal Music Japan]] whose music and activities are based on the Japanese school system. Just like in Japanese schools, the members of Sakura Gakuin wear a special uniform.  The Japanese school year ends at the end of March, and this is when Sakura Gakuin release their albums.  Singles are released at various times throughout the year.  Also just like Japanese schools, Sakura Gakuin have “school clubs” with a variety of themes.  When a member of Sakura Gakuin graduates from ninth grade in real life, she also graduates from the group.  Sakura Gakuin was formed in April 2010 with their first appearance at TOKYO IDOL FESTIVAL in August. Their major debut single, entitled "[[Yume ni Mukatte / Hello! Ivy|Yume ni Mukatte / Hello! IVY]]", was released on December 8, 2010 under the label [[TOY'S FACTORY]].  One single by the school club / subunit Twinklestars was distributed by [[Goflag]], and now they are signed with Universal J (Universal Music Japan).  
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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 ==
 
== Members ==
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* [[Horiuchi Marina]] (堀内まり菜)(Student Council President)
 
* [[Iida Raura]] (飯田來麗)
 
* [[Iida Raura]] (飯田來麗)
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* [[Horiuchi Marina]] (堀内まり菜)
 
 
* [[Sugisaki Nene]] (杉崎寧々)
 
* [[Sugisaki Nene]] (杉崎寧々)
 
* [[Sato Hinata]] (佐藤日向)
 
* [[Sato Hinata]] (佐藤日向)
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* Baton Club [[Twinklestars]] (バトン部)
 
* Baton Club [[Twinklestars]] (バトン部)
 
* Heavy Music Club [[BABYMETAL]] (重音部)
 
* Heavy Music Club [[BABYMETAL]] (重音部)
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* Cooking Club [[Mini-Patissier]] (クッキング部　ミニパティ)
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* Cooking Club [[Minipati]] (クッキング部　ミニパティ)
 
* Newspaper Club [[Scoopers|SCOOPERS]] (新聞部)
 
* Newspaper Club [[Scoopers|SCOOPERS]] (新聞部)
 
* Go Home Club [[sleepiece]] (帰宅部)
 
* Go Home Club [[sleepiece]] (帰宅部)
 
* Tennis Club [[Pastel Wind]] (テニス部)
 
* Tennis Club [[Pastel Wind]] (テニス部)
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* Science Club [[Kagaku Kyumei Kiko Logica|Kagaku Kyumei Kiko Logica?]] (科学部 科学究明機構ロヂカ?; ''Science Department Investigation Mechanism LOGICA?'')
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* Science Club [[Kagaku Kyumei Kiko Logica|Kagaku Kyumei Kiko Logica?]] (科学部 科学究明機構ロヂカ?; ''Science Research Institute LOGICA?'')
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==History==
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Sakura Gakuin was formed in April 2010 with eight members, with Muto Ayami as the Student Council President (i.e., the leader).  Mizuno Yui and Kikuchi Moa joined in July 2010, completing the lineup which debuted at TOKYO IDOL FESTIVAL 2010 (August 7 and 8, 2010).  In July 2011, two more members joined giving Sakura Gakuin twelve members.  On October 13, 2011 Sakura Gakuin began a series of “Hikari no Tenshi” (“Angel of Light”) Wi-Fi commercials dressed as angels, along with promos for a YouTube channel.  At the end of the Japanese school year in March 2012, the three eldest members, Muto Ayami, Miyoshi Ayaka and Matsui Airi, graduated.  In May 2012, three new girls were added, making the lineup twelve members again, and Nakamoto Suzuka became the new Student Council President.  At the end of March 2013, Suzuka graduated, as expected, but Sugimoto Mariri also graduated in order to focus on her modeling career.  In May 2013, two new members were added, and Horiuchi Marina became the third Student Council President.         
  
 
==Discography==
 
==Discography==

Revision as of 19:15, 16 November 2013

Sakura Gakuin (2013)

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 whose music and activities are based on the Japanese school system. Just like in Japanese schools, the members of Sakura Gakuin wear a special uniform. The Japanese school year ends at the end of March, and this is when Sakura Gakuin release their albums. Singles are released at various times throughout the year. Also just like Japanese schools, Sakura Gakuin have “school clubs” with a variety of themes. When a member of Sakura Gakuin graduates from ninth grade in real life, she also graduates from the group. Sakura Gakuin was formed in April 2010 with their first appearance at TOKYO IDOL FESTIVAL in August. Their major debut single, entitled "Yume ni Mukatte / Hello! IVY", was released on December 8, 2010 under the label TOY'S FACTORY. One single by the school club / subunit Twinklestars was distributed by Goflag, and now they are signed with Universal J (Universal Music Japan).

Members

Graduated Members

Sub Units

Sakura Gakuin promoting "Verishuvi" (2011)
Sakura Gakuin promoting "WONDERFUL JOURNEY" (2012)

History

Sakura Gakuin was formed in April 2010 with eight members, with Muto Ayami as the Student Council President (i.e., the leader). Mizuno Yui and Kikuchi Moa joined in July 2010, completing the lineup which debuted at TOKYO IDOL FESTIVAL 2010 (August 7 and 8, 2010). In July 2011, two more members joined giving Sakura Gakuin twelve members. On October 13, 2011 Sakura Gakuin began a series of “Hikari no Tenshi” (“Angel of Light”) Wi-Fi commercials dressed as angels, along with promos for a YouTube channel. At the end of the Japanese school year in March 2012, the three eldest members, Muto Ayami, Miyoshi Ayaka and Matsui Airi, graduated. In May 2012, three new girls were added, making the lineup twelve members again, and Nakamoto Suzuka became the new Student Council President. At the end of March 2013, Suzuka graduated, as expected, but Sugimoto Mariri also graduated in order to focus on her modeling career. In May 2013, two new members were added, and Horiuchi Marina became the third Student Council President.

Discography

Albums

Singles

Other Singles

DVDs

Filmography

TV Series

[2012] Sakura Gakuin SUN!

External Links

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Sakura Gakuin
Members: Nozaki Yume · Todaka Miko · Yagi Miki · Shiratori Sana · Nonaka Kokona · Tanaka Miku · Kimura Sakia · Sato Neo Graduated Members: Muto Ayami · Miyoshi Ayaka · Matsui Airi · Nakamoto Suzuka · Sugimoto Mariri · Horiuchi Marina · Iida Raura · Sugisaki Nene · Sato Hinata · Kikuchi Moa · Taguchi Hana · Mizuno Yui · Notsu Yunano · Isono Rinon · Ooga Saki · Shirai Saki · Kurashima Sara · Kurosawa Mirena · Yamaide Aiko · Okada Megumi · Okazaki Momoko · Asou Maaya · Hidaka Marin · Shintani Yuzumi · Fujihira Kano · Yoshida Soyoka · Aritomo Tsugumi · Mori Momoe
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