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Ciao Bella Cinquetti announced their disbandment
Ciao Bella Cinquetti annouced their next disbandment.
This announcement was officially made on April 24.
According to their announcement, the members of Ciao Bella Cinquetti discussed after their performance on January 9th of their future with staff. After several talks, they’ve decided that they had accomplished everything they could as a group. They discussed putting the group on hiatus but decided to ultimately focus on solo activities instead.
Ciao Bella Cinquetti’s disbandment date is set for August 2nd.
Up Up Girls (2) – Tte Iu Hatsukoi no wo Yakusoku / Happeace Love
Up Up Girls (2) will release their new single Tte Iu Hatsukoi no wo Yakusoku / Happeace LOVE♡ (っていう初恋のお約束 / ハッピースLOVE♡) on May 1.
This is the 3rd single of the idol group Up Up Girls (2).
Check out the MVs for both songs.
Momoland left BiS
Momoland officially resigned from the unconventional idol group BiS (Brand-new Idol Society).
This announcement was made on April 20th.
The official statement mentions that Momoland experienced mental and physical fatigue that caused her to miss several recent lives. After discussions with the staff, it was determined that it was difficult for her to continue BiS activities and she decided to withdraw from the group.
Nogizaka46 – Synchronicity
Nogizaka46 will release their new single Synchronicity (シンクロニシティ) on April 25th.
This is the 20th single of the idol group.
The selected members (senbatsu) of Nogizaka46 for the title song are : Akimoto Manatsu, Ikuta Erika, Ikoma Rina, Inoue Sayuri, Eto Misa, Saito Asuka, Sakurai Reika, May Shiraishi, Takayama Kazumi, Nishino Nanase, Higuchi Hina, Hoshino Minami, Matsumura Sayuri, Wakatsuki Yumi, Shinuchi Mai, Terada Ranze, Hori Miona, Ozono Momoko, Kubo Shiori, Yamashita Mizuki and Yoda Yuuki.
The girl who occupies the central position is Shiraishi Mai.
Niji no Conquistador – Triangle Dreamer / Shinzou ni Melody
The new DVD single Triangle・Dreamer / Shinzou ni Melody (トライアングル・ドリーマー/心臓にメロディー) des Niji no Conquistador will be available from April 18th.
It is the 3rd single major of the rainbow idol group.
Check out the music videos below.
i☆Ris – Changing point
i☆Ris will release their new single Changing point on May 9th.
The song is the opening theme for the TV anime Magical Girl Site (魔法少女サイト) whose story is based upon the manga of the same title by Sato Kentaro.
This is the 16th single by i☆Ris.
The MV has a dance choreography and a dark atmosphere related to the Magical Girl Site.
petit milady – A or A!?
petit milady‘s 7th single A or A!? will be released on May 16th.
It is the opening theme song for the anime Alice or Alice (ありすorありす).
A special version of the MV, featuring a cute kiss scene between petit milady members Yuki Aoi and Taketatsu Ayana, has been unveiled.
DEAR KISS – Tameiki no Sekai wa Iranai
DEAR KISS will release their new single Tameiki no Sekai wa Iranai (ため息の世界はいらない) on April 17th.
This is the first single from DEAR KISS for a year and a half.
The MV gives a glimpse of each member’s personality.
Cheeky Parade to break up
Cheeky Parade announced that the idol group is going to disband on July 31.
7 members, including Yamamoto Marin and Suzuki Mariya left to study in Los Angeles, will participate in Cheeky Parade’s last live performance.
Each member commented the news on their official website. They said that they were sorry and sad that their activities are coming to an end soon. The girls thank the fans for their support. After their graduation, they want to walk towards their dreams.