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| − | + | '''W''' (ダブルユー) (also known as Double U or Double You) was a [[Hello! Project]] duo consisting of [[Tsuji Nozomi]] and [[Kago Ai]]. It has been disbanded since Kago's contract was terminated. In 2019, they performed several songs at the [[Hello! Project 20th Anniversary!! Hello! Project Hina Fes 2019]]. | |
==<span class="mw-headline"> History </span>== | ==<span class="mw-headline"> History </span>== | ||
| − | '''W''' debuted on January 3, 2004 at a Hello! Project 2004 Winter concert and consisted of [[Tsuji Nozomi]] and [[Kago Ai]] who both | + | '''W''' debuted on January 3, 2004 at a Hello! Project 2004 Winter concert and consisted of [[Tsuji Nozomi]] and [[Kago Ai]] who both graduated from [[Morning Musume]] on August 1, 2004. |
As W, they released two albums and six singles. They also released one photobook, one essay book, and a set of trading cards. | As W, they released two albums and six singles. They also released one photobook, one essay book, and a set of trading cards. | ||
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| + | On January 11, 2006, the release of a new single on February 22 and the release of their third full-length album, on March 15, was announced. On Kago's 18th birthday the titles of both new CDs became available: "Dou ni mo Tomaranai" and "W3: Faithful" little was it known these would not make it to market | ||
W was put on indefinite hiatus on 10 February 2006, following the suspension of Kago for [[Kago Ai Smoking Scandal|smoking while underage]]. The unit was permanently disbanded on March 26, 2007 when Kago was released from her contract for socializing with an older man. | W was put on indefinite hiatus on 10 February 2006, following the suspension of Kago for [[Kago Ai Smoking Scandal|smoking while underage]]. The unit was permanently disbanded on March 26, 2007 when Kago was released from her contract for socializing with an older man. | ||
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| + | W songs continued to be performed occasionally in the interim by other Hello! Project members during tours. | ||
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| + | 2018 saw the mending of Kago's fraught relationship with Hello! Project, as she was invited to perform as a special guest at [[Hello! Project 20th Anniversary!! Hello! Project 2018 SUMMER]]. In 2019, Kago and Nozomi were announced as "Premium OG Guests" at [[Hello! Project 20th Anniversary!! Hello! Project Hina Fes 2019]], marking the first time in over a decade that W will stand on stage together and perform again. While future activities are unconfirmed, both girls are enthusiastic about performing together again. | ||
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| + | Following their appearance at Hina Fes 2019, W released a digital EP, [[Choiwaru Devil]], which consists of unreleased tracks from their canceled single "Dou ni mo Tomaranai / Choiwaru Devil" and canceled album W3:faithful. On June 26 they had their next performence on the 55th Anniversary of TV Tokyo Music Festival. They sung 2 songs, [[Robokiss]] and [[Samishii Nettaigyo (W)|Samishii Nettaigyo]]. | ||
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* [[Tsuji Nozomi]] (辻希美, leader) | * [[Tsuji Nozomi]] (辻希美, leader) | ||
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==<span class="mw-headline"> Discography </span>== | ==<span class="mw-headline"> Discography </span>== | ||
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| + | * [2004.06.02] [[Duo U&U]] (デュオU&U) | ||
| + | * [2005.03.02] [[2nd W]] | ||
| + | [[Image:W_promo_January_2006.jpg|thumb|300px|W in Fall 2005 promoting [[Miss Love Tantei]] ]] | ||
| + | ===Singles=== | ||
| + | * [2004.05.19] [[Koi no Vacance]] (恋のバカンス) | ||
| + | * [2004.08.18] [[Aa Ii na!]] (あぁ いいな！) | ||
| + | * [2004.10.14] [[Robokiss]] (ロボキッス) | ||
| + | * [2005.02.09] [[Koi no Fuga (W)|Koi no Fuga]] (恋のフーガ) | ||
| + | * [2005.05.18] [[Ai no Imi wo Oshiete!]] (愛の意味を教えて!) | ||
| + | * [2005.09.07] [[Miss Love Tantei]] (Ｍｉｓｓラブ探偵) | ||
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| + | * [2019.03.30] [[Choiwaru Devil]] (ちょい悪デビル) | ||
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| − | + | * [2004.12.22] Hello! Project - [[Petit Best 5]] (#7 ''Robokiss (Jisedai Remix)'') | |
| − | + | * [2005.12.21] Hello! Project - [[Petit Best 6]] (#6 ''Miss Love Tantei'') | |
| − | + | * [2013.12.31] Hello! Project - [[Hello! Project no Zenkyoku Kara Atsumechaimashita! Vol. 2]] (#13 ''Robokiss'') | |
| − | + | * [2020.01.08] Hello! Project - [[Petit Best 20 2020]] (Disc 1 #6 ''SEXY SNOW'') | |
| − | + | * [2021.02.10] Hello! Project - [[Hello! Project no Zenkyoku Kara Atsumechaimashita! Vol. 7 Eiga "Ano Koro."Hen]] (#7 ''Miss Love Tantei'') | |
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* [2004.10.14] Wの映像の世界 Vol.1 ([[W no Eizo no Sekai Vol. 1]]) | * [2004.10.14] Wの映像の世界 Vol.1 ([[W no Eizo no Sekai Vol. 1]]) | ||
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* [2004.11.17] 2004夏 ファーストコンサートツアー「Wスタンバイ！ダブルユー＆ベリーズ工房！」 ([[2004 Natsu First Concert Tour "W Stand-by! Double U & Berryz Koubou!"]]) | * [2004.11.17] 2004夏 ファーストコンサートツアー「Wスタンバイ！ダブルユー＆ベリーズ工房！」 ([[2004 Natsu First Concert Tour "W Stand-by! Double U & Berryz Koubou!"]]) | ||
| − | * [2005. | + | * [2005.07.06] ふしぎ少女探偵 キャラ&メル 魔のヴァイオリン盗難事件 [[Cara & Mel, the Case of the Stolen Dangerous Violin]] |
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* [2005.11.09] 2005年夏 W & Berryz工房コンサートツアー「HIGH SCORE!」([[2005nen Natsu W & Berryz Koubou Concert Tour "High Score!"|2005nen Natsu W & Berryz Koubou Concert Tour "HIGH SCORE!"]]) | * [2005.11.09] 2005年夏 W & Berryz工房コンサートツアー「HIGH SCORE!」([[2005nen Natsu W & Berryz Koubou Concert Tour "High Score!"|2005nen Natsu W & Berryz Koubou Concert Tour "HIGH SCORE!"]]) | ||
==<span class="mw-headline"> Photobooks </span>== | ==<span class="mw-headline"> Photobooks </span>== | ||
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* [2004.01.07] 50W (フィフティ・ダブルユー) <small>[http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/4847028406 amazon.co.jp]</small> | * [2004.01.07] 50W (フィフティ・ダブルユー) <small>[http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/4847028406 amazon.co.jp]</small> | ||
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==<span class="mw-headline"> External links </span>== | ==<span class="mw-headline"> External links </span>== | ||
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* [http://hpdb.vicion.net/show_W.html Hello! Database entry] | * [http://hpdb.vicion.net/show_W.html Hello! Database entry] | ||
* [http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/W_(ããã¼!ããã¸ã§ã¯ã) Japanese Wikipedia: W (ハロー!プロジェクト)] | * [http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/W_(ããã¼!ããã¸ã§ã¯ã) Japanese Wikipedia: W (ハロー!プロジェクト)] | ||
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* [http://www.tsunku.net/w.htm Producer Tsunku talks about W releases] | * [http://www.tsunku.net/w.htm Producer Tsunku talks about W releases] | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:20, 21 February 2021
W on March 30 2019 at Hello! Project 20th Anniversary!! Hello! Project Hina Fes 2019.
W (ダブルユー) (also known as Double U or Double You) was a Hello! Project duo consisting of Tsuji Nozomi and Kago Ai. It has been disbanded since Kago's contract was terminated. In 2019, they performed several songs at the Hello! Project 20th Anniversary!! Hello! Project Hina Fes 2019.
Contents
History
W debuted on January 3, 2004 at a Hello! Project 2004 Winter concert and consisted of Tsuji Nozomi and Kago Ai who both graduated from Morning Musume on August 1, 2004.
As W, they released two albums and six singles. They also released one photobook, one essay book, and a set of trading cards.
On January 11, 2006, the release of a new single on February 22 and the release of their third full-length album, on March 15, was announced. On Kago's 18th birthday the titles of both new CDs became available: "Dou ni mo Tomaranai" and "W3: Faithful" little was it known these would not make it to market
W was put on indefinite hiatus on 10 February 2006, following the suspension of Kago for smoking while underage. The unit was permanently disbanded on March 26, 2007 when Kago was released from her contract for socializing with an older man.
W songs continued to be performed occasionally in the interim by other Hello! Project members during tours.
2018 saw the mending of Kago's fraught relationship with Hello! Project, as she was invited to perform as a special guest at Hello! Project 20th Anniversary!! Hello! Project 2018 SUMMER. In 2019, Kago and Nozomi were announced as "Premium OG Guests" at Hello! Project 20th Anniversary!! Hello! Project Hina Fes 2019, marking the first time in over a decade that W will stand on stage together and perform again. While future activities are unconfirmed, both girls are enthusiastic about performing together again.
Following their appearance at Hina Fes 2019, W released a digital EP, Choiwaru Devil, which consists of unreleased tracks from their canceled single "Dou ni mo Tomaranai / Choiwaru Devil" and canceled album W3:faithful. On June 26 they had their next performence on the 55th Anniversary of TV Tokyo Music Festival. They sung 2 songs, Robokiss and Samishii Nettaigyo.
Members
- Tsuji Nozomi (辻希美, leader)
- Kago Ai (加護亜依, sub-leader)
Discography
Albums
W in Fall 2005 promoting Miss Love Tantei
Singles
- [2004.05.19] Koi no Vacance (恋のバカンス)
- [2004.08.18] Aa Ii na! (あぁ いいな！)
- [2004.10.14] Robokiss (ロボキッス)
- [2005.02.09] Koi no Fuga (恋のフーガ)
- [2005.05.18] Ai no Imi wo Oshiete! (愛の意味を教えて!)
- [2005.09.07] Miss Love Tantei (Ｍｉｓｓラブ探偵)
Digital Singles
- [2019.03.30] Choiwaru Devil (ちょい悪デビル)
Compilations / Others
- [2004.12.22] Hello! Project - Petit Best 5 (#7 Robokiss (Jisedai Remix))
- [2005.12.21] Hello! Project - Petit Best 6 (#6 Miss Love Tantei)
- [2013.12.31] Hello! Project - Hello! Project no Zenkyoku Kara Atsumechaimashita! Vol. 2 (#13 Robokiss)
- [2020.01.08] Hello! Project - Petit Best 20 2020 (Disc 1 #6 SEXY SNOW)
- [2021.02.10] Hello! Project - Hello! Project no Zenkyoku Kara Atsumechaimashita! Vol. 7 Eiga "Ano Koro."Hen (#7 Miss Love Tantei)
DVDs
- [2004.10.14] Wの映像の世界 Vol.1 (W no Eizo no Sekai Vol. 1)
- [2004.11.17] 2004夏 ファーストコンサートツアー「Wスタンバイ！ダブルユー＆ベリーズ工房！」 (2004 Natsu First Concert Tour "W Stand-by! Double U & Berryz Koubou!")
- [2005.07.06] ふしぎ少女探偵 キャラ&メル 魔のヴァイオリン盗難事件 Cara & Mel, the Case of the Stolen Dangerous Violin
- [2005.11.09] 2005年夏 W & Berryz工房コンサートツアー「HIGH SCORE!」(2005nen Natsu W & Berryz Koubou Concert Tour "HIGH SCORE!")
Photobooks
- [2004.01.07] 50W (フィフティ・ダブルユー) amazon.co.jp
- [2004.12.??] U+U=W amazon.co.jp (Essay book)
External links
- Hello! Database entry
- Japanese Wikipedia: W (ハロー!プロジェクト)
- projecthello.com: W lyrics
- Producer Tsunku talks about W releases
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