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'''Perfume''' is a Japanese electropop trio who debuted in 2001. They are most famous for the NHK recycling campaign song, [[Polyrhythm]]. Since [[Polyrhythm]], Perfume's popularity has grown substantially. On August 11, 2010, Perfume will celebrate their 10th anniversary together with the release of their new single, "[[Voice (Perfume)|VOICE]]".  
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'''Perfume''' is a Japanese electropop trio that debuted in 2002. They are most famous for singing the 2007 [[NHK]] recycling campaign song, "[[Polyrhythm]]". Since then, Perfume's popularity has grown substantially.
  
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Perfume was formed in 2000 by three young girls. They were [[Ayaka Nishiwaki]] (A-chan), [[Yuka Kashino]] (Kashiyuka), and [[Yūka Kawashima]] (Kawayuka). Because all three members had the Japanese character for fragrance in their names (香), they named the group Perfume. However, before the group could even debut, Kawashima decided to leave the group to focus on studies.  [[Ayano Ōmoto]] (Nocchi) joined as the third member.  
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In 2002, Perfume debuted locally in Hiroshima with the single "[[Omajinai Perori|OMAJINAI★Perori]]". They followed up the release with "[[Kareshi Boshuuchuu]]". They did not become a hit, but they met two important people: [[Mikiko]] (their choreographer) and [[Nakata Yasutaka]] (their producer).
  
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In 2001, [[Perfume]] debuted in Hiroshima with the single [[Omajinai Perori|OMAJINAI★Perori]]. They followed up the release with [[Kareshi Boshuuchuu]]. They did not become a hit but they met a very important person named [[Mikiko]] who has been their choreographer since their debut.  
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On September 21, 2005, Perfume made their major label debut under the label [[Tokuma Japan Communications]]; however, none of their following singles were successful. On August 2, 2006, Perfume released ''[[Perfume ~Complete Best~]]''. There were rumors that the group was to disband.
  
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In 2003, the trio moved to [[Tokyo]]. There, they became a part of [[BEE-HIVE]] (an idol group similar to [[Hello! Project]]) and signed with the management office [[Amuse Inc.]]. In Tokyo, they also met [[capsule]]'s [[Nakata Yasutaka]], who would become their main producer.In 2003 and 2004, Perfume released 3 indies singles, "[[Sweet Donuts]]", "[[Monochrome Effect]]", and "[[Vitamin Drop]]". Because the girls were so energetic in their performances, fans acquired an appreciation for them. Still, none of their releases became a hit. They were in danger of being dropped.
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Nonetheless, Perfume was given the opportunity to release another single. In February 2007, they released "[[Fan Service (Sweet)|Fan Service [sweet]]]". The lead track, "[[Chocolate Disco]]", (and its [[PV]]) caught the attention of a well-established artist in the J-pop industry, [[Kimura Kaela]]. Kimura played Perfume's music on her radio show consistently. While listening to Kimura's radio show, a commercial director named [[Akira Tomotsugi]] noticed Perfume and decided to use the three girls in an upcoming TV ad. On July 1, 2007, the commercial for [[NHK]]'s national recycling campaigned aired, featuring Perfume and a new song, "[[Polyrhythm]]". The group became an overnight hit. The song was released as their 10th single, which debuted at #7 on the [[Oricon]] weekly charts and had a long chart run of 58 weeks.
  
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On September 21, 2005, Perfume made its major label debut under the label, [[Tokuma Japan Communications]]. Two singles, [[Computer City]] and [[Electro World]] followed. Around this time, more people began to notice Perfume through rumors on the internet as well as through YouTube videos. However, none of the three releases was a solid hit. On August 2, 2006, Perfume released [[Perfume ~Complete Best~]]. The release of this compilation caused fans to worry that their disbandment was near.
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On April 16, 2008, Perfume released their first studio album, ''[[Game (Perfume)|GAME]]''. It reached #1 on the Oricon charts upon its release, making Perfume the first technopop group to achieve this since [[Yellow Magic Orchestra]] in 1983. The album went on to sell over 450,000 copies and is certified double platinum. Their next single, "[[Love the World|love the world]]" was released on July 9, 2008. It became the first technopop song to ever reach #1 on the Oricon charts.
  
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Nonetheless, Perfume was given the opportunity to release another single. In February 2007, they released [[Fan Service (Sweet)|Fan Service (sweet)]]. The lead track, Chocolate Disco (and its PV) caught the attention of a well-established artist in the Jpop industry, [[Kimura Kaela]]. Kimura then played Perfume's music on her radio show consistently. While listening to Kimura's radio show, a commercial director named [[Akira Tomotsugi]] noticed Perfume and decided to use the three girls in an upcoming TV ad. On July 1, 2007, the commercial for NHK's national recycling campaigned aired, featuring Perfume and a new song, [[Polyrhythm]]. They became an overnight hit. Subsequently, their next live show sold out, [[Perfume ~Complete Best~]] reached #1 on the Amazon CD charts, and Perfume became the first idol group to perfume at the [[Summer Sonic]] music festival. On September 12, 2007, Perfume released their 10th single [[Polyrhythm]]. It reached #4 on the Oricon daily single charts and climbed as high as #7 on the weekly charts. This is noted as the beginning of Perfume's national fame.
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On August 11, 2010, Perfume will celebrate their 10th anniversary with the release of their 16th single, "[[Voice (Perfume)|VOICE]]".
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In 2008, the group followed up the success of [[Polyrhythm]] with [[Baby Cruising Love / Macaroni|Baby cruising Love / Macaroni]]. The single reached #3 on the Oricon weekly charts and sold 50,000 copies. On April 16, 2008, Perfume released their first orignal album, [[GAME]]. [[GAME]] reached #1 on the Oricon charts upon its release, making Perfume the first technopop group to achieve this since [[Yellow Magic Orchestra]] in 1983. The album went on to sell over 450,000 copies and is certified double platinum. After the album's release, [[Perfume First Tour "Game"|Perfume First Tour "GAME"]] was announced. On the final date of the tour, Perfume announced that they would be doing a 2-day show at the prestigous [[Nippon Budokan]] in November 2008 as well as the release date of their next single, [[Love the World|love the world]]. [[Love the World|love the world]] was released on July 9, 2008. It became the first technopop song to ever reach #1 on the Oricon charts. On the second date of their Budokan show, Perfume announced a show at yet another famous venue, Yoyogi National Gymnasium titled "Disco!Disco!Disco!". The year 2008 ended with the release of their 13th single, [[Dream Fighter]] which reached #2 on the charts. They were also chosen to sing at NHK’s 59th [[Kouhaku Utagassen]], the prestigious end of the year live TV program.
 
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On March 25, 2009, Perfume released their 14th single, [[One Room Disco]]. The single reached #1 on the charts. On July 8, 2009, the group released its 3rd album, [[Triangle (Perfume)|⊿]]. The album was another #1 hit for Perfume, selling over 300,000 copies. Perfume then went on their 2nd nationwide tour.
 
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In 2010, Perfume released [[Fushizen na Girl / Natural ni Koishite]], which reached #2 on the charts. They went on a fanclub tour and also announced that they would be having a show at Tokyo Dome. On August 11, 2010, Perfume will celebrate their 10th anniversary with the release of their 16th single, [[Voice (Perfume)|VOICE]].
 
 
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Perfume

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Perfume is a Japanese electropop trio that debuted in 2002. They are most famous for singing the 2007 NHK recycling campaign song, "Polyrhythm". Since then, Perfume's popularity has grown substantially.

In 2002, Perfume debuted locally in Hiroshima with the single "OMAJINAI★Perori". They followed up the release with "Kareshi Boshuuchuu". They did not become a hit, but they met two important people: Mikiko (their choreographer) and Nakata Yasutaka (their producer).

On September 21, 2005, Perfume made their major label debut under the label Tokuma Japan Communications; however, none of their following singles were successful. On August 2, 2006, Perfume released Perfume ~Complete Best~. There were rumors that the group was to disband.

Nonetheless, Perfume was given the opportunity to release another single. In February 2007, they released "Fan Service [sweet]". The lead track, "Chocolate Disco", (and its PV) caught the attention of a well-established artist in the J-pop industry, Kimura Kaela. Kimura played Perfume's music on her radio show consistently. While listening to Kimura's radio show, a commercial director named Akira Tomotsugi noticed Perfume and decided to use the three girls in an upcoming TV ad. On July 1, 2007, the commercial for NHK's national recycling campaigned aired, featuring Perfume and a new song, "Polyrhythm". The group became an overnight hit. The song was released as their 10th single, which debuted at #7 on the Oricon weekly charts and had a long chart run of 58 weeks.

On April 16, 2008, Perfume released their first studio album, GAME. It reached #1 on the Oricon charts upon its release, making Perfume the first technopop group to achieve this since Yellow Magic Orchestra in 1983. The album went on to sell over 450,000 copies and is certified double platinum. Their next single, "love the world" was released on July 9, 2008. It became the first technopop song to ever reach #1 on the Oricon charts.

On August 11, 2010, Perfume will celebrate their 10th anniversary with the release of their 16th single, "VOICE".

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