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'''Kikkawa Yuu''' (吉川友) is a Japanese idol and soloist under [[Universal Japan]] and is managed by [[Up Front Agency]].
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'''Kikkawa You''' (吉川友) is a Japanese idol singer and actress under [[Universal Japan]], managed by [[Up-Front Agency]].
  
 
== Profile ==
 
== Profile ==
* '''Name:''' Kikkawa Yuu (吉川友)
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* '''Stage Name:''' Kikkawa You (吉川友)
* '''Stage Name:''' Kikkawa ''You'' (吉川友)
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* '''Real Name:''' Kikkawa Yuu (吉川友)
 
* '''Nickname:''' Kikka (きっか)
 
* '''Nickname:''' Kikka (きっか)
 
* '''Birthday:''' {{bda|1992|05|01|mf=yes}}
 
* '''Birthday:''' {{bda|1992|05|01|mf=yes}}
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** [[Ganbarou Nippon Ai wa Katsu Singers]] (2011)
 
** [[Ganbarou Nippon Ai wa Katsu Singers]] (2011)
  
== History ==
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== Information ==
Kikkawa Yuu auditioned for [[Morning Musume]] during the [[Morning Musume Happy 8ki Audition]] and lost to member [[Mitsui Aika]]. She was added to [[Hello! Pro Egg]] in 2007.
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Kikkawa You auditioned for [[Morning Musume]] during the [[Morning Musume Happy 8ki Audition]] and lost to member [[Mitsui Aika]]. She was added to [[Hello! Pro Egg]] in 2007.
  
 
In 2008 she was chosen, along with fellow Egg [[Kitahara Sayaka]], to be part of the anime-based group [[MilkyWay]] with Morning Musume member [[Kusumi Koharu]]. She also provided the voice of the corresponding character in the ''[[Kirarin Revolution]]'' anime series.
 
In 2008 she was chosen, along with fellow Egg [[Kitahara Sayaka]], to be part of the anime-based group [[MilkyWay]] with Morning Musume member [[Kusumi Koharu]]. She also provided the voice of the corresponding character in the ''[[Kirarin Revolution]]'' anime series.
  
In 2010 it was announced that she had finished her Hello! Pro Egg training, her next activity was performing as the opening act during the Hello! Project 2011 Winter concert tour. During the tour the "Kikkawa Yuu Support Project" was announced, and a website for her was opened.
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In 2010 it was announced that she had finished her Hello! Pro Egg training, and her next activity was performing as the opening act during the Hello! Project 2011 Winter concert tour. During the tour the "Kikkawa Yuu Support Project" was announced, and a website for her was opened.
  
On February 26, 2011 at a press conference it was announced that Yuu was to debut on March 30 with her debut single "[[Kikkake wa You!|Kikkake wa YOU!]]" which would be accompanied by 3 b-sides, all of which were performed at the Hello! Project 2011 winter concert tour. It was also revealed through Hello! Project's official site that the single would be released through Universal Japan. It was revealed on the same day that Yuu would perform at the "UNIVERSAL DREAM LIVE 2011" along with [[KARA]], [[BEAST]], and [[SDN48]]. A documentary movie that shows her road to debut was also announced. The movie, ''Kikkake wa YOU!'', will feature backstage dance lessons, photoshoots/PV shoots, press conferences, and other material.
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On February 26, 2011 at a press conference it was announced that Kikkawa was to debut on March 30 with her debut single "[[Kikkake wa You!|Kikkake wa YOU!]]" which would be accompanied by 3 b-sides, all of which were performed at the Hello! Project 2011 winter concert tour. It was also revealed through Hello! Project's official site that the single would be released through Universal Japan. It was revealed on the same day that Kikkawa would perform at the "UNIVERSAL DREAM LIVE 2011" along with [[KARA]], [[BEAST]], and [[SDN48]]. A documentary movie that show her road to debut was also announced. The movie, ''Kikkake wa YOU!'', featured backstage dance lessons, photoshoots/PV shoots, press conferences, and other material.
  
 
== Discography ==
 
== Discography ==
''See: [[MilkyWay#Discography]]''
 
 
 
===Albums===
 
===Albums===
 
* [2012.01.18] [[One for You!|One for YOU!]]
 
* [2012.01.18] [[One for You!|One for YOU!]]
  
 
===Cover Albums===
 
===Cover Albums===
* [2012.11.07] [[Vocalist?]] (ボカリスト?)
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* [2012.11.07] [[Vocalist|Vocalist?]] (ボカリスト?)
  
 
=== Singles ===
 
=== Singles ===
* [2011.05.11] [[Kikkake wa You!|Kikkake wa YOU!]] (きっかけはYOU!)
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* [2011.05.11] [[Kikkake wa You!|Kikkake wa YOU!]] (きっかけはYOU!)
* [2011.10.05] [[Hapirapi ~Sunrise~]] (ハピラピ~Sunrise~)
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* [2011.10.05] [[Hapirapi ~Sunrise~]] (ハピラピ)
 
* [2011.12.28] [[Konna Watashi de Yokattara]] (こんな私でよかったら)
 
* [2011.12.28] [[Konna Watashi de Yokattara]] (こんな私でよかったら)
 
* [2012.07.11] [[Koko Kara Hajimarunda!]] (ここから始まるんだ!)
 
* [2012.07.11] [[Koko Kara Hajimarunda!]] (ここから始まるんだ!)
 
* [2012.09.26] [[Darling to Madonna]] (ダーリンとマドンナ)
 
* [2012.09.26] [[Darling to Madonna]] (ダーリンとマドンナ)
  
===DVDs===
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===Compilations===
* [2011.08.17] [[YOU! ~The DVD~]]
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* [2008.08.27] [[Kirarin Revolution Song Selection 4|Kirarin☆Revolution Song Selection 4]] ''(#5 Anataboshi (Cobeni Ver.), #8 Sansan GOGO (Cobeni Ver.))''
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* [2009.03.18] [[Kirarin Revolution Song Selection 5|Kirarin☆Revolution Song Selection 5]] ''(#6 Hate Hatena)''
  
== Photobooks ==
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==Filmography==
[[File:KikkawaPB1.jpg|100px|Niigaki Risa]]
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===Movies===
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* [2010] [[Kaidan Shin Mimibukuro Kaiki]]
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* [2011] [[Kikkake wa YOU!]]
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* [2011] [[Cheerfu11y]]
  
* [2011.08.17] YOU
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===Dramas===
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* [2012] [[Suugaku Joushi Gakuen|Suugaku♥Joushi Gakuen]]
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* [2012] [[Sprout]]  
  
==Works==
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===Television===
===Filmography===
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* [2008 - 2009] [[Oha Star]]
; Movies
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* [2011 - 2012] [[Hiru Nan Desu!]]
* [2010] [[Kaidan Shin Mimibukuro Kaiki]] (怪談新耳袋怪奇)
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* [2011] [[Nemure nu Machi no a Prince]]
* [2011] [[Kikkake wa YOU!]] (きっかけはYOU!)
 
* [2011.10.22] [[Cheerfu11y]] (チアフリー)
 
  
; TV Programs
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===Voice Acting===
* [2008-2009] [[Oha Star]] (おはスタ)
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* [2008 - 2009] [[Kirarin Revolution|Kirarin☆Revolution]] - Hanasaki Kobeni
* [2010.11.26-] PINK!SS
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* [2012] [[Sengoku Collection]] - Beethoven
* [2011] [http://www.ntv.co.jp/hirunan/ Hiru Nan Desu!]
 
  
; TV Dramas
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===Commercials===
* [2012] [[Suugaku♥Joushi Gakuen]] (数学♥女子学園)
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* [2012] [http://www.kappa-create.co.jp/ Kappa Sushi]
* [2012] [[Sprout]] (スプラウト)
 
  
; Anime
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=== Stage ===
* [2008-2009.03.27] [[Kirarin Revolution|Kirarin☆Revolution]] (きらりん☆レボリューション) <small>(as Hanasaki Kobeni)</small>
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* [2009] [[Neko Me Club 2]]
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* [2009 - 2010] [[Joyuu Sengen]]
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* [2010] [[Tiger Breathing]]
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* [2012] [[Recipient]]
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* [2012] [[Kawaiku Nakuchaikenai Ryu]]
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* [2012] [[Okashi na Okashi na Tantei Monogatari!... wa, Kore da!!]]
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* [2013] [[Yane no Ue no Violin Hiki]]
  
; Commercials
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== Photobooks ==
* [2012] [[Kappa Sushi]] (カッパ寿司)
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[[File:KikkawaPB1.jpg|100px|YOU]]
 
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* [2011.08.17] YOU
=== Theater ===
 
* [2010.02.04] [[Cat-eyes Club 2]]
 
* [2010.05.07-11] [[Tiger Breathing]] (タイガーブリージング)
 
* [2012.02.29-03.11] [[Recipient]] (レシピエント)
 
* [2012.06.02-10] [[Kawaiku Nakuchaikenai Ryu]] (カワイクなくちゃいけないリユウ)
 
* [2013] [[Yane no Ue no Violin Hiki]] (屋根の上のヴァイオリン弾き) <small>(as Chava)</small>
 
  
== Select Concerts ==
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==Idol DVDs==
* [2007.09.22] [[Hello! Pro Egg Delivery Station! 01]] (ハロプロエッグデリバリーステーション!01)
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[[File:Kikkawa You YOU! ~The DVD~.jpg|100px|Kikkawa You YOU! ~The DVD~]]
* [2008.08.30] [[Hello! Pro Egg Delivery Station! 05]] (ハロプロエッグデリバリーステーション!05)
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* [2011.08.17] Kikkawa You YOU! ~The DVD~ (吉川友)
* [2007.11.21] [[C-ute Cutie Circuit 2007 ~Magical Cutie Tour~|°C-ute Cutie Circuit 2007 ~MAGICAL CUTIE TOUR~]]
 
* [2010.01.02-23] [[Hello! Project 2011 Winter ~Kangei Shinsen Matsuri~|Hello! Project 2011 WINTER ~Kangei Shinsen Matsuri~]] <small>(opening act)</small>
 
  
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
*Eat's bread for breakfast.
 
*Has a habit of touching her hair.
 
*Her favorite spot is the toilet.
 
 
*Is one of the eight [[Hello! Project]] members to lose a [[Morning Musume Happy 8ki Audition|Morning Musume audition]] and be added to Hello! Project at a later date (the other seven being [[Fujimoto Miki]], [[Satoda Mai]], [[Saitou Miuna|Miuna]], [[Iwashima Manami]], [[Suma Ai]], [[Otsuka Aina]] and [[Mogi Minami]]).
 
*Is one of the eight [[Hello! Project]] members to lose a [[Morning Musume Happy 8ki Audition|Morning Musume audition]] and be added to Hello! Project at a later date (the other seven being [[Fujimoto Miki]], [[Satoda Mai]], [[Saitou Miuna|Miuna]], [[Iwashima Manami]], [[Suma Ai]], [[Otsuka Aina]] and [[Mogi Minami]]).
 
*Respects [[Kusumi Koharu]] and [[Natsuyaki Miyabi]].
 
*Respects [[Kusumi Koharu]] and [[Natsuyaki Miyabi]].
 
*Made her first concert appearance at [[Dai 1 Kai Hello! Project Shinjin Kouen ~Saru no Koku~ / ~Tori no Koku~]].
 
*Made her first concert appearance at [[Dai 1 Kai Hello! Project Shinjin Kouen ~Saru no Koku~ / ~Tori no Koku~]].
*Has a grip strength of 31kg.
 
*Has a dog named Choco (チョコ).
 
*While in high school she did not live in Tokyo, but attended a local school and two-hour lessons.
 
 
*Kikkawa appeared as a backup dancer in the PV for [[Mano Erina]]'s eighth major single "[[Genkimono de Ikou!]]".
 
*Kikkawa appeared as a backup dancer in the PV for [[Mano Erina]]'s eighth major single "[[Genkimono de Ikou!]]".
*It was [http://www.helloproject.com/news/1012241700_hello.html announced] on December 24, 2010 that Kikkawa Yuu had finished her Egg training and would be the opening act at the 2011 Winter Hello! Project concerts to prepare for her future.
 
 
*While acting as the opening act during the Hello! Project 2011 Winter concert tour she performed three songs titled "Sayonara Namida" (さよなら涙), "Candy Pop", and "Fuyuzora Hanabi" (冬空花火).
 
*While acting as the opening act during the Hello! Project 2011 Winter concert tour she performed three songs titled "Sayonara Namida" (さよなら涙), "Candy Pop", and "Fuyuzora Hanabi" (冬空花火).
*During the 2011 Winter Hello! Project concerts her name was romanized as "Kikkawa You".
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*During the 2011 Winter Hello! Project concerts her name was for the first time romanized as "Kikkawa You".
  
 
== External Links ==
 
== External Links ==
* [[Wikipedia:ja:吉川友|Japanese Wikipedia: 吉川友]]
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* [http://kikkawayou.com/ Official Website]
* [http://www.universal-music.co.jp/universalj/artist/kikkawa_you/ Universal J Official Site]
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* [http://www.youtube.com/youkikkawa Official YouTube Channel]
* [http://www.kikkawa-you.jp/ Kikkawa Yuu Support Project]
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* [http://www.universal-music.co.jp/kikkawa-yuu/ Universal Music Profile]
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* [http://www.up-front-promotion.co.jp/artist/kikkawa-you/ Up-Front Profile]
  
 
[[Category:Artists]]
 
[[Category:Artists]]
[[Category:Ibaraki Artists]]
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[[Category:Idols]]
[[Category:Hello! Project]]  
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[[Category:J-Pop]]
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[[Category:J-Actress]]
 
[[Category:1992 Births]]
 
[[Category:1992 Births]]
 
[[Category:Blood Type A]]
 
[[Category:Blood Type A]]
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[[Category:Ibaraki Artists]]
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[[Category:Hello! Project]]

Revision as of 10:56, 15 December 2012

Kikkawa You promoting "Darling to Madonna" (2012)

Kikkawa You (吉川友) is a Japanese idol singer and actress under Universal Japan, managed by Up-Front Agency.

Profile

  • Stage Name: Kikkawa You (吉川友)
  • Real Name: Kikkawa Yuu (吉川友)
  • Nickname: Kikka (きっか)
  • Birthday: May 1, 1992 (1992-05-01) (age 31)
  • Birthplace: Ibaraki, Japan
  • Blood type: A
  • Height: 160 cm
  • Favorite Food: Fruits, cherries
  • Least Favorite Food: Red bean paste (anko), green peppers
  • Dislikes: Kanji
  • Specialty: Arm-wrestling, basketball, neatly cutting cabbage
  • Looks Up To: Kusumi Koharu, Natsuyaki Miyabi
  • Hello! Project groups:
  • Up-Front groups:

Information

Kikkawa You auditioned for Morning Musume during the Morning Musume Happy 8ki Audition and lost to member Mitsui Aika. She was added to Hello! Pro Egg in 2007.

In 2008 she was chosen, along with fellow Egg Kitahara Sayaka, to be part of the anime-based group MilkyWay with Morning Musume member Kusumi Koharu. She also provided the voice of the corresponding character in the Kirarin Revolution anime series.

In 2010 it was announced that she had finished her Hello! Pro Egg training, and her next activity was performing as the opening act during the Hello! Project 2011 Winter concert tour. During the tour the "Kikkawa Yuu Support Project" was announced, and a website for her was opened.

On February 26, 2011 at a press conference it was announced that Kikkawa was to debut on March 30 with her debut single "Kikkake wa YOU!" which would be accompanied by 3 b-sides, all of which were performed at the Hello! Project 2011 winter concert tour. It was also revealed through Hello! Project's official site that the single would be released through Universal Japan. It was revealed on the same day that Kikkawa would perform at the "UNIVERSAL DREAM LIVE 2011" along with KARA, BEAST, and SDN48. A documentary movie that show her road to debut was also announced. The movie, Kikkake wa YOU!, featured backstage dance lessons, photoshoots/PV shoots, press conferences, and other material.

Discography

Albums

Cover Albums

Singles

Compilations

Filmography

Movies

Dramas

Television

Voice Acting

Commercials

Stage

Photobooks

YOU

  • [2011.08.17] YOU

Idol DVDs

Kikkawa You YOU! ~The DVD~

  • [2011.08.17] Kikkawa You YOU! ~The DVD~ (吉川友)

Trivia

External Links