SCK GIRLS, June 2013
SCK GIRLS (also known as SCK45, full name Sanchi Chokusou Kesennuma) is a Japanese pop idol group from Kesennuma, Miyagi. The group was formed after the devastating 2011 Tohoku Earthquake in hopes of bringing smiles back to the community. The group has a sub-group called "SCK KIDS". They are signed to Takumi Koubou.
Sasaki Rikako was a member of SCK GIRLS before joining Hello Pro Kenshuusei and later ANGERME.
History
2011
Following the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, insurance worker and cancer patient Abe Kenichi was inspired to start a local idol group. In early October, he began advertising the group, then called "SCK45", in newspapers.
On November 3, the group officially debuted.
2012
On April 1, the group was renamed "SCK GIRLS", and they released their debut single Arigatou no Kotoba / ReGenerasion.
2013
In the Spring, Abe Kenichi handed over group management to Rise.
On July 6, they released their second single You&Me / Saigo no Uta.
2014
On August 17, Abe passed away due to cancer.
SCK GIRLS Members
Current Members
- Arisa (ありさ; Black) Sub-Leader - Hiatus for high school entrance exam
- Marika (まりか; Light Blue) Leader
- Mion (みおん; Teal) Hiatus
- Tomoka (ともか; Yellow)
- Rin (りん; Orange)
- Marifi (マリフィー; Purple) Hiatus
- Karen (かれん; Lavender)
- Aoi (あおい)
- Nono (のの)
- Yui (ゆい)
- Ami (あみ)
Former Members
- Rikako (りかこ; Pink) (Graduated March 31, 2013)
- Kaoruko (かおるこ) (Graduated May 26, 2013)
- Akari (あかり)
- Reika (れいか)
- Rino (りの; Red) (Graduated December 23, 2013)
- Rise (りせ; Blue) (Former leader, graduated September 14, 2014)
- Satomi (さとみ; Yellow-Green) (Former leader, graduated November 24, 2014)
SCK KIDS Members
SCK KIDS, 2014
SCK KIDS, January 2014
Current Members
- Kyouka (きょうか)
- Rikako (りかこ)
Former Members
- Natsuki (なつき) (graduated January 13, 2014)
- Natsumi (なつみ)
- Aoi (あおい)
Discography
Singles
- [2012.04.01] Arigatou no Kotoba / ReGenerasion (ありがとうの言葉／ReGenerasion)
- [2013.07.06] You&Me / Saigo no Uta (you＆Me／最後の歌)
Digital Singles
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- [2013.03.27] Sakurasake Nihon (サクラサケ日本) (with U.M.U FOR JAPAN & Haruka Christine)
Trivia
- Many of the members lost their homes to the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami.
- The girls perform for free. They fund their activities by selling CDs and goods.
- The group ended their second anniversary event wearing new costumes made using donations from their supporters.