Iris (group)
Iris | |
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Origin | Japan |
Genres | J-pop, anison |
Years active | 2012 | –present
Labels | Avex |
Members |
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Past members | Azuki Shibuya |
Website | iris |
Iris (stylized as i☆Ris) is a Japanese idol girl group,[1][2] formed in 2012 by Avex. The group currently consists of five members: Saki Yamakita, Yu Serizawa, Himika Akaneya, Yūki Wakai, and Miyu Kubota.[2] The leader is Saki Yamakita.[3] In addition to their music career, all members are also active as voice actresses,[2] most notably in the video game and anime series PriPara.[4] The group has also performed themes for the anime series Wise Man's Grandchild, Magical Girl Site, Magical Sempai, and Twin Star Exorcists.
History
[edit]The group was formed as a result of the Anison Vocal Audition (アニソン・ボーカルオーディション, Anison Bōkaru Ōdishon) that was held in 2012 (of the six successful candidates).[3] On November 7, 2012, the group debuted with its first single titled "Color" (on the label Avex).[1] Their third single "Rainbow" was released on August 21, 2013.[3][5]
On January 21, 2021, it was announced that Azuki Shibuya would graduate from the group on March 31.[6]
On November 7, 2022, during the "Iris 10th Anniversary Live~a Live~" concert, an anime film titled Iris the Movie: Full Energy!! was announced and premiered in Japanese theaters on May 17, 2024.[7][8]
Members
[edit]Current members
[edit]- Saki Yamakita (山北早紀) - Leader
- Yū Serizawa (芹澤優)
- Himika Akaneya (茜屋日海夏)
- Yūki Wakai (若井友希)
- Miyu Kubota (久保田未夢)
Former members
[edit]- Azuki Shibuya (澁谷梓希)
Timeline
[edit]Discography
[edit]Singles
[edit]No. | Title | Release date | Standard Item Number | Charts | Album | ||
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CD+BD | CD+DVD | CD | JPN [5] | ||||
1 | "Color" | November 7, 2012 | AVCA-49961/B | AVCA-49962 | 100 | We are Iris!!! | |
2 | "Ichizu" (イチズ) | May 22, 2013 | AVCA-62112/B (TYPE-A) AVCA-62113/B (TYPE-B) |
AVCA-62114 (TYPE-C) | 62 | 10th Anniversary Best Album 〜Best i☆Rist〜 | |
3 | "Rainbow" | August 21, 2013 | AVCA-62579/B (TYPE-A) AVCA-62580/B (TYPE-B) |
AVCA-62581 (TYPE-C) | 37 | We are Iris!!! | |
4 | "Wonderland" | November 20, 2013 | AVCA-62983/B (TYPE-A) AVCA-62984/B (TYPE-B) |
AVCA-62985 (TYPE-C) | 28 | ||
5 | "Itazura Taiyō" (徒太陽) | June 18, 2014 | AVCA-74447/B | AVCA-74448 | 27 | 10th Anniversary Best Album 〜Best i☆Rist〜 | |
6 | "Make it!" | August 20, 2014 | AVCA-74515/B | AVCA-74516 | 26 | We are Iris!!! | |
7 | "Miracle Paradise" (ミラクル☆パラダイス) | November 12, 2014 | EYCA-10117/B | EYCA-10118 | 19 | 10th Anniversary Best Album 〜Best i☆Rist〜 | |
8 | "Realize!" | February 18, 2015 | EYCA-10263/B | EYCA-10264 | 22 | We are Iris!!! | |
9 | "Dream Parade" (ドリームパレード) | July 8, 2015 | EYCA-10503/B | EYCA-10504 | 8 | Th!s !s i☆Ris!! | |
10 | "Bright Fantasy" (ブライトファンタジー) | October 28, 2015 | EYCA-10617/B | EYCA-10618 | 21 | ||
11 | "Goin' on" | February 7, 2016 | EYCA-10798/B | EYCA-10799 | 8 | ||
12 | "Ready Smile!!" | June 1, 2016 | EYCA-10998/B | EYCA-10999 | 9 | Wonderful Palette | |
13 | "Re:Call" | August 3, 2016 | EYCA-11059/B | EYCA-11060 | 11 | ||
14 | "Shining Star" | March 8, 2017 | EYCA-11306/B | EYCA-11307 | 10 | ||
15 | "Memorial" | February 21, 2018 | EYCA-11850/B | EYCA-11851 | 18 | Shall we☆Carnival | |
16 | "Changing point" | May 9, 2018 | EYCA-11869/B | EYCA-11870 | 8 | ||
17 | "Endless Notes" | February 13, 2019 | EYCA-12282/B | EYCA-12281 EYCA-12283 |
12 | ||
18 | "Ultimate☆Magic" | May 22, 2019 | EYCA-12510/B | EYCA-12509 EYCA-12511 |
8 | ||
19 | "Fantastic Illusion" | August 28, 2019 | EYCA-12608/B | EYCA-12609 EYCA-12607 |
13 | ||
20 | "Summer Dude" | August 18, 2021 | EYCA-13464/B | EYCA-13463/B | EYCA-13465 | 14 | 10th Anniversary Best Album 〜Best i☆Rist〜 |
21 | "12gatsu no Snowry" (12月のSnowry) / "Heartbeat Kyujōsho" (ハートビート急上昇) | December 8, 2021 | EYCA-13547/B | EYCA-13546/B | EYCA-13548 | 15 | |
22 | "Queens Bluff" | August 3, 2022 | EYCA-13824/B | EYCA-13823/B | EYCA-13825 | 11 | |
23 | "Let you know! / Appare! Bakasawagi" (あっぱれ! 馬鹿騒ぎ") | August 23, 2023 | EYCA-14161/B | EYCA-14160/B | EYCA-14162 | 9 | ―
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24 | "White Lyrical Kingdom / Kisekino-Filament" (キセキ-ノ-フィラメント) | January 24, 2024 | EYCA-14264/B | EYCA-14263/B | EYCA-14265 | 10 | |
25 | "Ai for you! (愛 for you!) / "Kibou no Hana wo" (希望の花を) | June 12, 2024 | EYCA-14362/B | EYCA-14361/B | EYCA-14363 |
Albums
[edit]No. | Album details | Standard Item Number | Charts | ||
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CD+Blu-ray | CD+DVD | CD | JPN [9] | ||
— | Cover☆Ris (カバ☆リス, Kabarisu)
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AVCA-62271/B | 200 | ||
1 | We are i☆Ris!!!
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EYCA-10433/B(TYPE-A)
EYCA-10434/B(TYPE-B) |
EYCA-10435(TYPE-C) | 13 | |
2 | Th!s !s i☆Ris!!
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EYCA-10800/B | EYCA-10801/B | EYCA-10802 | 16 |
3 | Wonderful Palette
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EYCA-11758/B | EYCA-11757/B | EYCA-11759 | 16 |
4 | Shall we☆Carnival
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EYCA-12849/B | EYCA-12850 | 10 | |
Best | 10th Anniversary Best Album 〜Best i☆Rist〜
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EYCA-13872〜4/B〜C (3CD+2BD) EYCA-13875〜6/B (2CD+BD) |
EYCA-13877/8 (2CD) | 12 | |
Best | i☆Ris Coupling Best
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EYCA-14279~80 (2CD) | 25 |
DVDs / Blu-ray Discs
[edit]No. | Title | Charts |
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JPN DVD [10] | ||
1 | "i☆Ris 1st ANNIVERSARY LIVE -THANK YOU ALL-"
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71 |
2 | "i☆Ris 1st Live Tour 2015 ~We are i☆Ris!! @ZEPP TOKYO"
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26 (Blu-Ray) 116 (DVD) |
3 | "i☆Ris Formation 4th Anniversary Live"
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4 | "i☆Ris 4th Anniversary Live ~418~ @NIPPON BUDOKAN"
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5 | "i☆Ris 5th Anniversary Live ~Go~"
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6 | "i☆Ris 6th Anniversary Live ~Lock on♡ 無理なんて言わせないっ!~"
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7 | " i☆Ris 5th Live Tour 2019 ~FEVER~"
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8 | "i☆Ris 7th Anniversary Live 〜七福万来〜"
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9 | "i☆Ris 8th Anniversary Live 〜88888888〜"
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10 | "i☆Ris LIVE 2021 〜storiez〜"
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18 (Blu-ray) 19 (DVD) |
11 | "i☆Ris Music Video Collection 2012-2020"
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12 | "i☆Ris 6th Live Tour 2021 ~Carnival~"
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13 | "i☆Ris 9th Anniversary Live 〜Queen's Message〜"
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14 | "i☆Ris 7th Live Tour 2022 ~Traveling~"
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15 | "i☆Ris 10th Anniversary Live 〜a Live〜"
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19 (Blu-ray) 20 (DVD) |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "声優アイドルユニットの卵、i☆Risがエイベックスからデビュー" (in Japanese). Oricon. 2012-11-07. Retrieved 2015-04-26.
- ^ a b c "i☆Ris、"夢アド"に刺激受ける「見習いたい」" (in Japanese). Oricon. 2015-03-17. Retrieved 2015-04-26.
- ^ a b c "i☆Ris『萌え系から天然まで、メンバーのキャラクターは?!』" [iRis Special Interview] (in Japanese). Oricon. 2013-08-21. Retrieved 2015-04-26.
- ^ "i☆Ris - Interview (2018)". J-Generation. 2018-06-30. Retrieved 2021-05-10.
- ^ a b "i☆Risのシングル売上ランキング" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved 2015-04-26.
- ^ "Azuki Shibuya Graduates From i☆Ris Idol Group on March 31". Anime News Network. January 21, 2021. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
- ^ Loo, Egan (November 7, 2022). "i☆Ris Voice Actress Idol Group Gets Anime Film in 2024". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 7, 2022.
- ^ Cayanan, Joanna (February 15, 2024). "i☆Ris the Movie -Full Energy!!- Anime Film's Trailer Reveals More Cast, Staff, May 17 Premiere". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
- ^ "i☆Risのアルバム売上ランキング" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved 2015-04-26.
- ^ "i☆RisのDVD売上ランキング" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved 2015-04-26.
External links
[edit]- Official website
- Profile on the Oricon website