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[[File:Tsubaki Factory - Hatsukoi Sunrise promo.jpg|480px|thumb|right|Tsubaki Factory promoting "[[Hatsukoi Sunrise / Just Try! / Uruwashi no Camellia]]" (2017)]]
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[[File:Tsubaki Factory - Hatsukoi Sunrise promo.jpg|480px|thumb|right|Tsubaki Factory promoting "[[Hatsukoi Sunrise / Just Try! / Uruwashi no Camellia]]" (2017)<br/>'''Back:''' [[Kishimoto Yumeno]], [[Yamagishi Riko]], [[Niinuma Kisora]], [[Tanimoto Ami]]<br/>'''Front:''' [[Ogata Risa]], [[Onoda Saori]], [[Asakura Kiki]], [[Akiyama Mao]], [[Ono Mizuho]]]]
  
 
'''Tsubaki Factory''' (つばきファクトリー) is a [[J-Pop|Japanese pop]] girl group, managed by [[Up-Front Promotion]] and part of [[Hello! Project]].
 
'''Tsubaki Factory''' (つばきファクトリー) is a [[J-Pop|Japanese pop]] girl group, managed by [[Up-Front Promotion]] and part of [[Hello! Project]].
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== History ==
 
== History ==
[[File:Tsubaki_Factory2016.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Tsubaki Factory promoting "[[Kedakaku Saki Hokore!]]" (2015)]]
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[[File:Tsubaki_Factory2016.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Tsubaki Factory promoting "[[Kedakaku Sakihokore!]]" (2015)]]
 
Tsubaki Factory was unveiled on April 28, 2015 through various news articles, and later a special page on the official [[Hello! Project]] website. It was revealed that former [[Berryz Kobo]] member and Captain, [[Shimizu Saki]], helped in the choosing of both the members and the name of the group while acting in her new role as Hello! Project Advisor. The lineup was announced consisting of only [[Hello! Pro Kenshuusei]] trainees, including [[Ogata Risa]], [[Yamagishi Riko]], [[Niinuma Kisora]], [[Tanimoto Ami]], [[Kishimoto Yumeno]], and [[Asakura Kiki]].
 
Tsubaki Factory was unveiled on April 28, 2015 through various news articles, and later a special page on the official [[Hello! Project]] website. It was revealed that former [[Berryz Kobo]] member and Captain, [[Shimizu Saki]], helped in the choosing of both the members and the name of the group while acting in her new role as Hello! Project Advisor. The lineup was announced consisting of only [[Hello! Pro Kenshuusei]] trainees, including [[Ogata Risa]], [[Yamagishi Riko]], [[Niinuma Kisora]], [[Tanimoto Ami]], [[Kishimoto Yumeno]], and [[Asakura Kiki]].
  
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===Singles===
 
===Singles===
*[2015.09.06] [[Seishun Manmannaka!]] (青春まんまんなか!) <small>(Indies)</small>
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*[2015.09.06] [[Seishun Manmannaka!]] (青春まんまんなか!) <small>('''Indies''')</small>
*[2015.12.31] [[Kedakaku Saki Hokore!]] (気高く咲き誇れ!) <small>(Indies)</small>
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*[2015.12.31] [[Kedakaku Sakihokore!]] (気高く咲き誇れ!) <small>('''Indies''')</small>
*[2016.08.06] [[Hitorijime / Watashi ga Obasan ni Natte mo]] (独り占め / 私がオバさんになっても) <small>(Indies)</small>
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*[2016.08.06] [[Hitorijime / Watashi ga Obasan ni Natte mo]] (独り占め / 私がオバさんになっても) <small>('''Indies''')</small>
 
*[2017.02.22] [[Hatsukoi Sunrise / Just Try! / Uruwashi no Camellia]] (初恋サンライズ / Just Try! / 麗しのカメリア)
 
*[2017.02.22] [[Hatsukoi Sunrise / Just Try! / Uruwashi no Camellia]] (初恋サンライズ / Just Try! / 麗しのカメリア)
 
*[2017.07.26] [[Shuukatsu Sensation / Waratte / Hana Moyou]] (就活センセーション / 笑って / ハナモヨウ)
 
*[2017.07.26] [[Shuukatsu Sensation / Waratte / Hana Moyou]] (就活センセーション / 笑って / ハナモヨウ)

Revision as of 20:31, 23 June 2017

Tsubaki Factory (つばきファクトリー) is a Japanese pop girl group, managed by Up-Front Promotion and part of Hello! Project.

Members

History

Tsubaki Factory promoting "Kedakaku Sakihokore!" (2015)

Tsubaki Factory was unveiled on April 28, 2015 through various news articles, and later a special page on the official Hello! Project website. It was revealed that former Berryz Kobo member and Captain, Shimizu Saki, helped in the choosing of both the members and the name of the group while acting in her new role as Hello! Project Advisor. The lineup was announced consisting of only Hello! Pro Kenshuusei trainees, including Ogata Risa, Yamagishi Riko, Niinuma Kisora, Tanimoto Ami, Kishimoto Yumeno, and Asakura Kiki.

The name Tsubaki Factory holds several meanings, most of which surround a type of Camellia tree blossom. "Tsubaki" originates from three kanji used in the past; Tsu (強; strong), Ba (葉; leaves), Ki (木; tree), while in floriography the blossom also holds the meanings of pride, gentleness, and charm. Historically it was believed that the Tsubaki was a holy plant, as it seemed the leaves continued to grow greener during the winter while most other plants withered away for the season. "Factory", similar to fellow Hello! Project group Kobushi Factory, represents the carrying on of the spirit of senior group Berryz Kobo after entering their indefinite hiatus.

Tsubaki Factory promoting "Hitorijime / Watashi ga Obasan ni Natte mo" (2016)

Following these various meanings the hope is for them to grow into a group that emobides nobility and elegance, and stays fresh and strong like evergreen plants.

The leader and sub-leader of the group, Yamagishi Riko and Ogata Risa respectively, were announced on August 8, 2015 at the "Hello! Project 2015 SUMMER ~CHALLENGER~" concert. Their first indie single was revealed at the same time, to be sold at the "Hello! Pro Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2015 ~September no Nama Tamago Show!~" concert on September 6th. During a fan club event on August 13, 2016 a surprise announcement revealed the addition of three new members taken from the Hello Pro Kenshuusei, Ono Mizuho, Onoda Saori, and Akiyama Mao. The group's major debut was announced the next month on September 4, 2016 at the "Kenshuusei Happyokai 2016 ~SINGING!~" recital, to take place sometime in January 2017.

At another fan club event on October 21, 2016 it was announced that the group's major debut single would be a triple a-side released on February 22, 2017, referred to as Tsubaki no Tsu Tsu Tsu Day using a play on the number 2 and their name. The group revealed the first song from the single at their next fan club event. The name of the leading a-side song was confirmed on January 2nd to be "Hatsukoi Sunrise", the full single being a triple a-side.

Discography

Mini-Albums

Singles

Other Singles

Compilations / Other

  • [2015.12.16] Hello! Project - Petit Best 16 (#17 Thank You Very Berry)
  • [2016.12.14] Hello! Project - Petit Best 17 (#7 Hitorijime)

External Links