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v-u-den

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v-u-den

v-u-den, Biyuuden, or Viyuden (美勇伝) was a Hello! Project trio.

History

v-u-den was formed in August of 2004 and consisted of Ishikawa Rika (former member of Morning Musume), Miyoshi Erika (winner of a 2003 Hello! Project auditon), and Okada Yui (a former Hello! Pro Egg who made her debut). The group's formation was announced alongside Ishikawa's graduation from Morning Musume, and her official reason for graduating was to lead v-u-den full-time.

They hosted the TV show Majokko Rikachan no Magical Biyuuden in 2004 and had their own radio show, v-u-den B.B.L. from April 3, 2005 until September 30, 2006. In early 2005, Miyoshi and Okada released a photobook called "hello! x2". They released a decent number of singles, did a small tour in Singapore, and even performed in Ribbon no Kishi: The Musical. They were, at one point, one of the most active groups in Hello! Project.

All 3 members of v-u-den appeared in the movie Sukeban Deka Codename Asamiya Saki

v-u-den disbanded on June 29, 2008 after the completion of their 2008 Summer concert tour.

The Name

美 bi (び) : beauty
勇 yuu (ゆう) : bravery
伝 den (でん) : legend

美勇伝 is found romanized in several ways on the Internet, including "v-u-den", "Biyuuden", and "vi-yu-den", among others. There is evidence that references each of the above spellings of the name, including their costumes in the H.P. All Stars video, their singles, their photobooks and magazine articles. Which one is correct depends on the romanization system you use or on how Tsunku is feeling on any particular day.

The differences in romanization are largely due to a misunderstanding of the sound being pronounced. The Japanese language doesn't really have a "V" sound. So while the group's name may be spelled with a V, it will be pronounced as a "B" sound by native Japanese speakers, and this is where the romanization gets confusing.

Members

First Generation (2004-2008)

Second Generation / Zoku・v-u-den (2009-)

Timeline

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Discography

Singles

# Title Release date First week sales Total sales
1

恋のヌケガラ (Koi no Nukegara)

2004.09.23 25,690 33,250
2

カッチョイイゼ! JAPAN (Kacchoii ze! JAPAN)

2005.03.02 14,338 18,531
3

紫陽花アイ愛物語 (Ajisai Ai Ai Monogatari)

2005.05.25 23,074 30,031
4

ひとりじめ (Hitorijime)

2005.08.10 12,390 14,794
5

クレナイの季節 (Kurenai no Kisetsu)

2005.10.05 9,847 12,087
6

一切合切 あなたに∮あ・げ・る♪ (Issai Gassai Anata ni A-Ge-Ru♪)

2006.05.10 10,782 13,286
7

愛すクリームとMyプリン (Aisu Kuriimu to My Purin)

2006.11.22 11,628 14,192
8

恋する♡エンジェル♡ハート (Koisuru Angel Heart)

2007.05.23 8,791 10,873
9

じゃじゃ馬パラダイス (Jaja Uma Paradise)

2007.09.26 7,742 10,236
10

なんにも言わずに I LOVE YOU (Nanni mo Iwazu ni I LOVE YOU)

2008.04.23 14,047 15,949

Albums

# Title Release date First week sales Total sales
1

スイートルームナンバー1 (Suite Room Number 1)

2005.10.26 13,907 16,386

Best of Albums

# Title Release date First week sales Total sales
1

美勇伝シングルベスト9 Vol.1おまけつき (v-u-den Single Best 9 Vol.1 Omaketsuki)

2007.11.21 6,155 7,246

Concert DVDs

PV Compilation DVDs

Other DVDs

Photobooks

Hello!x2 Miyoshi Erika & Okada Yui from v-u-den v-u-den First Concert Tour 2005 Haru & v-u-den - Hello! Project 2005 Natsu no Kayou Show '05 Selection! Collection! fleur de fleur Abe Natsumi & v-u-den in Hello! Project 2006 Winter

  • [2005.03.05] ハロハロ! 三好絵梨香&岡田唯 写真集from美勇伝 (Hello!x2 Miyoshi Erika & Okada Yui from v-u-den) (with Miyoshi Erika, Okada Yui) amazon.co.jp
  • [2005.07.29] 美勇伝 ファーストコンサートツアー2005春 ~美勇伝説~ (v-u-den First Concert Tour 2005 Haru ~Biyudensetsu~) amazon.co.jp
  • [2005.10.??] W&v-u-den―Hello!Project2005夏の歌謡ショー 05’セレクション!コレクション! (W & v-u-den - Hello! Project 2005 Natsu no Kayou Show '05 Selection! Collection!) (with W) amazon.co.jp
  • [2006.01.12] fleur de fleur amazon.co.jp
  • [2006.04.??] 安倍なつみ&美勇伝in Hello! Project 2006 Winter (Abe Natsumi & v-u-den in Hello! Project 2006 Winter) (With Abe Natsumi) amazon.co.jp

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