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\"KobushiKobushi Factory<\/strong> (\u3053\u3076\u3057\u30d5\u30a1\u30af\u30c8\u30ea\u30fc) is a Japanese idol group formed in January 2015. They are also known as Magnolia Fa.ctory.<\/p>\n

It is part of Hello! Project and produced by Tsunku\u2642.<\/p>\n

Kobushi Factory currently consists of 8 members. Each one has been assigned a color.<\/p>\n

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Biography \/ History<\/h2>\n

The creation of the idol group was announced during Hello! Project 2015 Winter<\/span> tour in January 2015.<\/p>\n

All members are also Hello Pro Kenshuusei.<\/p>\n

The name Kobushi Factory was revealed in February 2015. It refers to Berryz Kobo. It refers to the elegance of the magnolia kobushi, which is a Japanese flower, and to the strength of the clenched fist.<\/p>\n

Their 1st DVD single Nen ni wa Nen \/ Survivor<\/a> (\u5ff5\u306b\u306f\u5ff5 \/ \u30b5\u30d0\u30a4\u30d0\u30fc)<\/span> is going to be released in March 2015. It features songs from the musical Week End Survivor<\/span> starring the members of the idol group.<\/p>\n

The idol group opened its blog in March 2015.<\/p>\n

The girls were starring in the play Week End Survivor<\/span> was from March to April 2015 at Big Three Theater, Tokyo.<\/p>\n

Kobushi Factory opened their Facebook page and their Twitter account in April 2015.<\/p>\n

Saki Shimizu (Berryz Kobo<\/a>) works with Kobushi Factory as “Hello! Project advisor”. Her role is to be the “bridge” between the staff and the members.<\/p>\n

The image color of each girl has been announced in June 2015.<\/p>\n

Profile<\/h2>\n