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|jpname = タンポポ
  
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|image = TANPOPO1.jpg
  
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|caption = Tanpopo, September 2002<br>promoting "[[BE HAPPY Koi no Yajirobee]]".<br><small>(L-R) Niigaki Risa, Ishikawa Rika, Shibata Ayumi, Konno Asami.</small>
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|caption = Tanpopo, September 2002<br>promoting "[[BE HAPPY Koi no Yajirobee]]"
 
|origin = Tokyo, Japan
  
|origin = Tokyo, Japan
 
|genre = Japanese Pop
  
|genre = Japanese Pop
 
|years = 1998-2003
  
|years = 1998-2003
 
|label = [[zetima]]
  
|label = [[zetima]]
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|agency = UP-FRONT AGENCY
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|agency = {{ufg|UP-FRONT AGENCY}}
 
|associated = [[Morning Musume]], [[Melon Kinenbi]]
  
|associated = [[Morning Musume]], [[Melon Kinenbi]]
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|members = [[Ishiguro Aya]] (1998-1999)<br>[[Iida Kaori]] (1998-2002)<br>[[Yaguchi Mari]] (1998-2002)<br>[[Kago Ai]] (2000-2002)<br>[[Ishikawa Rika]] (2000-2009)<br>[[Konno Asami]] (2002-2006, 2007-2009)<br>[[Niigaki Risa]] (2002-2009)<br>[[Shibata Ayumi]] (2002-2009)
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|members = [[Ishiguro Aya]] (1998-1999)<br>[[Iida Kaori]] (1998-2002)<br>[[Yaguchi Mari]] (1998-2002)<br>[[Kago Ai]] (2000-2002)<br>[[Ishikawa Rika]] (2000-2003)<br>[[Konno Asami]] (2002-2003)<br>[[Niigaki Risa]] (2002-2003)<br>[[Shibata Ayumi]] (2002-2003)
 
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'''Tanpopo''' (タンポポ; ''Dandelion'') was a [[Hello! Project]] unit and the first official sub-unit of Japanese pop girl group [[Morning Musume]], formed in November 1998. They specialized in singing slow and mature songs, which morphed to an old-fashioned and upbeat style—a genre somewhat similar to the band it originated from.
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'''Tanpopo''' (タンポポ; ''Dandelion'') was a [[Hello! Project]] unit and the first official sub-unit of Japanese pop girl group [[Morning Musume]], formed in October 1998. They specialized in singing slow and mature songs, which morphed to an old-fashioned and upbeat style—a genre somewhat similar to the band it originated from.
   
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Tanpopo's highest selling single is "[[Koi wo Shichaimashita!]]" with 386,830 copies sold, while their lowest selling single is "[[BE HAPPY Koi no Yajirobee]]" with 60,450 copies sold.
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The 2009 revived unit, Tanpopo#, has members that have the Japanese symbol 井 in their name.
  
   
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==Members==
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==Former Members==
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:''Main article: [[Tanpopo Members]]''
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[[File:Tanpopo2.jpg|thumb|Second Generation 2000-2002. (L-R) Ishikawa Rika, Yaguchi Mari, Kago Ai and Iida Kaori]]
  
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===Founding Members (1998)===
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[[File:Tanpopo.jpg|thumb|First Generation 1998-1999. (L-R) Yaguchi Mari, Iida Kaori and Ishiguro Aya]]
  
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*[[Ishiguro Aya]] <small>(1998-1999)</small>
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===First Generation===
  
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*[[Ishiguro Aya]] (石黒彩) <small>(Graduated in late 1999)</small>
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*[[Iida Kaori]] <small>(1998-2002)</small>
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*[[Iida Kaori]] (飯田圭織) <small>(Graduated in summer 2002)</small>
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*[[Yaguchi Mari]] <small>(1998-2002)</small>
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*[[Yaguchi Mari]] (矢口真里) <small>(Graduated in summer 2002)</small>
  
   
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===Second Generation===
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===First Addition (2000)===
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*[[Ishikawa Rika]] (石川梨華) <small>(Graduated in 2009)</small>
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*[[Ishikawa Rika]] <small>(2000-2002)</small>
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*[[Kago Ai]] (加護亜依) <small>(Graduated in summer 2002)</small>
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*[[Kago Ai]] <small>(2000-2002)</small>
   
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===Third Generation===
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===Second Addition (2002)===
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*[[Konno Asami]] (紺野あさ美) <small>(Graduated in 2009)</small>
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*[[Konno Asami]] <small>(2002)</small>
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*[[Niigaki Risa]] (新垣里沙) <small>(Graduated in 2009)</small>
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*[[Niigaki Risa]] <small>(2002)</small>
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*[[Shibata Ayumi]] (柴田あゆみ) <small>(Graduated in 2009)</small>
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*[[Shibata Ayumi]] <small>(2002)</small>
   
 
==History==
  
==History==
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[[File:Tanpopo2018.jpg|thumb|Tanpopo (Yaguchi, Iida, Ishiguro), [[Hello! Project 20th Anniversary!! Hello! Project Hina Fes 2018|April 2018]]]]
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[[File:Tanpopo2.jpg|thumb|Tanpopo (Ishikawa, Yaguchi, Kago, Iida), [[Oujisama to Yuki no Yoru|November 2001]]]]
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[[File:Tanpopo.jpg|thumb|Tanpopo (Yaguchi, Iida, Ishiguro), [[Tanpopo (Single Version)|June 1999]]]]
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[[File:Tanpopo1998.jpg|thumb|Tanpopo (Iida, Yaguchi, Ishiguro), 1998]]
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===1998===
  
===1998===
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On October 18th, 1998, [[ASAYAN]] aired an episode where [[Tsunku]] announced live on the TV show [[ASAYAN]],that he wanted to create a new unit with [[Iida Kaori]] and [[Ishiguro Aya]]. This caught the whole group by surprise, and Iida, probably baffled by the announcement, asked if this meant that Morning Musume was no more. Tsunku explained further that Morning Musume would still be around, and that the two girls would be a sub-unit, releasing music as members of both groups. We also got to hear a short demo snippet of their debut song, [[Last Kiss]], with vocals by Tsunku.
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The group consisted of three Morning Musume members: [[Ishiguro Aya]], [[Iida Kaori]] and [[Yaguchi Mari]]. After the formation, the group immediately released their first single, "Last Kiss," which was used on the anime ''Sorcerous Stabber Orphen''. The single has a "sexy" vibe that they used on their second single and first album. However, they created a fresh image when they released "Tanpopo." This new image did not become as popular as the first image they had created.
  
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Tsunku wanted a third member, and held an audition between [[Yasuda Kei]], [[Ichii Sayaka]] and [[Yaguchi Mari]]. They had to go through test recordings, before Yaguchi was chosen as the third member.
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Several names was suggested for the group, like Lilac, 3/8, 3HIPS, Superman 3, Clay, Cray, Suuman, Super Mansion Tanki, Hostess, Charm Baby, Triple Ju, Nineteen-ninety-nine, Daichuushou (''Large - Meduim - Small''), LMS, 6cups, Super Three Hips, and Akubi (''Yawn''). The name eventually chosen was ''Tanpopo''. Tsunku said in an interview that he chose this name, as "''Tanpopo (dandelions) can be blooming anywhere you see, and from a small child to a senior citizen, anyone is familiar with them.''"
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On October 25 and November 1, ASAYAN aired the recording of their first single, "[[Last Kiss]]", the cover-shooting for the CD jacket, and a making-of of the PV.
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On November 8, they performed the song for the first time on stage. They were also talking about their experiences so far and giving a dance lesson.
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On November 15, the PV aired for the first time.
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On November 18, they released their debut single, [[Last Kiss]].
   
 
===1999===
  
===1999===
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On February 28, ASAYAN aired footage of Tanpopo who had went to the United States to shoot the PV for their upcoming second single. The title was revealed to be "Motto", set for release on March 10.
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After the release of the group's fourth single, Ishiguro Aya graduated from Morning Musume and left the group. Iida Kaori and Yaguchi Mari continued performing their songs in concerts as Generation 1.5 Tanpopo.
  
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On March 10, their second single, "[[Motto]]", was released.
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On March 14, the PV aired on ASAYAN for the first time.
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On March 31, the group released their first album "[[TANPOPO 1|TANPOPO1]]″. It featured their first single, two mixes, three solo songs and four new songs.
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On May 30, the title and release date of their third single is announced. It is titled "Tanpopo" and is set for release on June 16.
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On June 16, Tanpopo released the re-cut single "[[Tanpopo (Single Version)|Tanpopo]]". It was featured on the album, but Tsunku re-recorded the vocals and mixed the song over again, hence the change in the title to ''Tanpopo -Single Version-'', making the song appearing on the single different from the album version. He said in an interview, that one of his staff had listened to the album for nearly hundreds of times, and suggested to select and release “Tanpopo” as a single. In the music industry, they believe that a single that was selected from a previous album won’t do well in the market, compared to a newly produced single. Tsunku’s staff too was well aware of this reality and yet still suggested it, which made Tsunku feel their warm affection towards the artist and the song.
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On October 3, the title of their fourth single was announced as "[[Seinaru Kane ga Hibiku Yoru]]".
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On October 10, ASAYAN aired the recording sessions for the single. They also revealed the single cover and behind the scene shots of the PV.
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On October 17, the PV aired on ASAYAN.
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On October 20, "[[Seinaru Kane ga Hibiku Yoru]] was released. The single has three solo versions of the a-side instead of a b-side and instrumentals, which is uncommon for Japanese singles.
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They also held a live event in October, called [[Tanpopo Event Seinaru Kane ga Hibiku Yoru 1999.10.23|Tanpopo Event Seinaru Kane ga Hibiku Yoru]].
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In December,Tanpopo did the opening theme song for the music show [[THE GARAGE]]. All of the theme songs are covers, and Tanpopo did a version of "Ama-iro no Kami no Otome", originally by Village Singers.
   
 
===2000===
  
===2000===
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After the release of the group's fourth single, Ishiguro graduated from Morning Musume and left the group. Iida and Yaguchi continued on as a duo, called Tanpopo 1.5 by fans.
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In June 2000, Morning Musume fourth generation members, [[Ishikawa Rika]] and [[Kago Ai]], joined Tanpopo. The style of their songs changed when the four released "Otome Pasta ni Kandō." The style of this song became analogous to the songs Morning Musume had released. They also used this style on their next singles, which became popular and reached the number one spot on Oricon, and their second (and last) album.
  
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In June 2000, Morning Musume fourth generation members, [[Ishikawa Rika]] and [[Kago Ai]], joined Tanpopo. The style of their songs changed when the four released "[[Otome Pasta ni Kandou]]". The style of this song became analogous to the songs Morning Musume had released. They also used this style on their next singles, which became popular and reached the number one spot on [[Oricon]], and on their [[All of Tanpopo|second album]].
   
 
===2002===
  
===2002===
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On July 31, 2002, it was announced that Tanpopo was going to be completely reformed. Iida Kaori, Yaguchi Mari and Kago Ai graduated from the group and were replaced by new Morning Musume fifth generation members, [[Konno Asami]] and [[Niigaki Risa]] and [[Melon Kinenbi]]'s [[Shibata Ayumi]]. This newly formed group only released one single before they went on indefinite hiatus.
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On July 31, 2002, it was announced that Tanpopo was going to be completely reformed. Iida Kaori, Yaguchi Mari and Kago Ai graduated from the group and were replaced by new Morning Musume fifth generation members, [[Konno Asami]] and [[Niigaki Risa]], and [[Melon Kinenbi]]'s [[Shibata Ayumi]].
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A week before the release of what would be their [[BE HAPPY Koi no Yajirobee|last single]], they released a best-of album called "[[All of Tanpopo]]". It featured all their single’s a-sides, a few b-sides, and one new song. What is interesting about this release is the remix of their fourth single, called "Tanpopo (Grand Symphonic Version)". Despite it being over two years since Ishiguro Ayagraduated from [[Hello! Project]], she was invited back to re-record her vocals for the making of the song. The album sold over 100.000 copies and is their best selling album.
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Shortly after these releases, it was announced that the group would be put on hiatus.
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=== 2004 ===
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In 2004, Tanpopo released a DVD called [[Tanpopo Single V Clips 1]]. It had the PVs and commercials for all their eight singles, as well as close-up versions for their 3 latest singles.
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=== 2008 ===
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In December of 2008, [[Zetima]] released several [[Mega Best releases|Mega Best album series]] by several groups long disbanded; like Tanpopo, [[Petitmoni]] and [[Taiyou to Ciscomoon]]. Tanpopo released their Mega Best album as a joint album with Petitmoni. They were released as a CD+DVD combo, but sold poorly. Total sales registered were just above 1.000 copies.
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Six months later, Tanpopo was revived shortly (as Tanpopo#), with all new members peforming new songs at concerts. The idea was probably to revive the sub-units, since a release of an album or singles were announced, then scrapped.
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=== 2016 ===
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On December 31, 2016, [[Ishikawa Rika]] made a guest appearance at the [[Hello! Project COUNTDOWN PARTY 2016 ~GOOD BYE & HELLO!~]]. She performed "[[Koi wo Shichaimashita!]]" with Okai Chisato and Kumai Yurina, two former Tanpopo# members.
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=== 2018 ===
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On March 31, 2018, Iida Kaori, Ishiguro Aya, and Yaguchi Mari got together to perform "Last Kiss" and "Tanpopo" at [[Hello! Project 20th Anniversary!! Hello! Project Hina Fes 2018]].
   
 
==Discography==
  
==Discography==
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''See also: [[Tanpopo Discography]]''<tabber>Albums=
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===Albums===
  
 
*[1999.03.31] [[TANPOPO 1 ]]
  
*[1999.03.31] [[TANPOPO 1 ]]
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*[2002.09.04] [[All of Tanpopo ]] (All of タンポポ)
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*[2002.09.04] [[All of Tanpopo ]]
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*[2008.12.10] [[Tanpopo / Petitmoni Mega Best]] (タンポポ / プッチモニ メガベスト) <small>(Tanpopo / [[Petitmoni]])</small>
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*[2008.12.10] [[Tanpopo / Petitmoni Mega Best]]
   
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===Singles===
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|-|Singles=
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#[1998.11.18] [[Last Kiss]] (ラストキッス)
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#[1998.11.18] [[Last Kiss]]
 
#[1999.03.10] [[Motto]]
  
#[1999.03.10] [[Motto]]
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#[1999.06.16] [[Tanpopo (Single)|Tanpopo (Single Version)]] (たんぽぽ (Single Version))
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#[1999.06.16] [[Tanpopo (Single)|Tanpopo (Single Version)]]
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#[1999.10.20] [[Seinaru Kane ga Hibiku Yoru]] (聖なる鐘がひびく夜)
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#[1999.10.20] [[Seinaru Kane ga Hibiku Yoru]]
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#[2000.07.05] [[Otome Pasta ni Kandou]] (乙女 パスタに感動)
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#[2000.07.05] [[Otome Pasta ni Kandou]]
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#[2001.02.21] [[Koi wo Shichaimashita!]] (恋をしちゃいました!)
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#[2001.02.21] [[Koi wo Shichaimashita!]]
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#[2001.11.21] [[Oujisama to Yuki no Yoru]] (王子様と雪の夜)
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#[2001.11.21] [[Oujisama to Yuki no Yoru]]
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#[2002.09.26] [[BE HAPPY Koi no Yajirobee]] (BE HAPPY 恋のやじろべえ)
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#[2002.09.26] [[BE HAPPY Koi no Yajirobee]]
   
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===Compilations===
  
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*[2000.04.26] Hello! Project - [[Pucchi Best ~Ki Ao Aka~|Petit Best ~Ki Ao Aka~]] (プッチベスト～黄青あか～) <small>(#6 ''Tanpopo (Single Version)'')</small>
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*[2000.04.26] [[Pucchi Best ~Ki Ao Aka~|Petit Best ~Ki Ao Aka~]]
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*[2001.04.18] Various - [[Together! -Tanpopo, Petit, Mini, Yuko-]] (Together! -タンポポ・プッチ・ミニ・ゆうこ-) <small>(#2 Koi wo Shichaimashita!, #5 Otome Pasta ni Kandou, #11 Tanpopo (2001 Version))</small>
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*[2001.04.18] [[Together! -Tanpopo, Petit, Mini, Yuko-]]
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*[2001.12.19] Hello! Project - [[Petit Best 2 ~3・7・10~|Petit Best 2 ~3, 7, 10~]] (プッチベスト2～三・7・10～) <small>(#5 ''Oujisama to Yuki no Yoru'')</small>
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*[2001.12.19] [[Petit Best 2 ~3・7・10~|Petit Best 2 ~3, 7, 10~]]
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*[2002.10.30] Hello! Project - [[CLUB Hello! TRANCE REMIX]] <small>(#3 ''Last Kiss (TRANCE REMIX)'', #9 ''Koi wo Shichaimashita! (TRANCE REMIX)'')</small>
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*[2002.10.30] [[CLUB Hello! TRANCE REMIX]]
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*[2002.12.18] Hello! Project - [[Petit Best 3]] (プッチベスト3) <small>(#11 ''BE HAPPY Koi no Yajirobee'')</small>
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*[2002.12.18] [[Petit Best 3]]
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*[2014.01.01] Hello! Project - [[Hello! Project no Zenkyoku kara Atsumechaimashita! Vol. 1]] (ハロー!プロジェクトの全曲から集めちゃいました! Vol.1 アイドル三十六房編（南波一海×嶺脇育夫）) <small>(#3 ''Sentimental Minamimuki'') (Limited Release)</small>
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*[2014.01.01] [[Hello! Project no Zenkyoku kara Atsumechaimashita! Vol. 1]]
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*[2014.01.01] Hello! Project - [[Hello! Project no Zenkyoku kara Atsumechaimashita! Vol. 2]] (ハロー!プロジェクトの全曲から集めちゃいました! Vol.2 吉田豪編) <small>(#5 ''I & YOU & I & YOU & I'') (Limited Release)</small>
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*[2014.01.01] [[Hello! Project no Zenkyoku kara Atsumechaimashita! Vol. 2]]
   
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===DVDs===
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*[2004.06.16] [[Tanpopo Single V Clips ①]] (タンポポ シングルVクリップス①)
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*[2004.06.16] [[Tanpopo Single V Clips ①]]
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</tabber>
   
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==Photobooks==
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== Works ==
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=== Events ===
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* [1999.10.23] [[Tanpopo Event Seinaru Kane ga Hibiku Yoru 1999.10.23]]
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* [1999.06.16] [[Tanpopo "Tanpopo" Hatsubai Kinen Live at Tokyo Shibuya ON AIR EAST]]
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=== Photobooks ===
 
*[2001.07.05] Tanpopo Photobook (タンポポPhoto Book)
  
*[2001.07.05] Tanpopo Photobook (タンポポPhoto Book)
   
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==Radio==
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=== Radio ===
 
*[1999-2000] Tanpopo Hatake de Tsukamaete (タンポポ畑でつかまえて)
  
*[1999-2000] Tanpopo Hatake de Tsukamaete (タンポポ畑でつかまえて)
 
*[2000-2001] Tanpopo no Konya mo Mankai (タンポポの今夜も満開)
  
*[2000-2001] Tanpopo no Konya mo Mankai (タンポポの今夜も満開)
 
*[2000-2003] Tanpopo Henshuubu Oh-So-Ro! (タンポポ編集部 Oh-So-Ro!)
  
*[2000-2003] Tanpopo Henshuubu Oh-So-Ro! (タンポポ編集部 Oh-So-Ro!)
   
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=== Other ===
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{{clr}}
  
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*[1999/2000] [[GIRLPOP Hello! Project Special]]
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==Trivia==
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* When the single "Tanpopo" was released, there was a rumor of the group’s break-up. Iida said in an interview, she had actually went up to Tsunku and asked him directly. He just laughed at her and said, “I don’t know anything about that.”
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==See Also==
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*[[Tanpopo Members]]
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*[[Tanpopo Discography]]
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*[[Gallery:Tanpopo]]
   
 
==Tanpopo#==
  
==Tanpopo#==
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|jpname = タンポポ＃
  
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|image = Ifjvhmsncmage.jpg
  
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|caption = Tanpopo#, January 2011
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|caption = Tanpopo#, [[Hello! Project 2011 WINTER ~Kangei Shinsen Matsuri~|January 2011]]
 
|origin = Tokyo, Japan
  
|origin = Tokyo, Japan
 
|genre = Japanese Pop
  
|genre = Japanese Pop
 
|years = 2009-2011
  
|years = 2009-2011
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|label = [[zetima]]
  
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|agency = UP-FRONT AGENCY
  
 
|associated = [[Morning Musume]], [[Berryz Koubou]], [[℃-ute]]
  
|associated = [[Morning Musume]], [[Berryz Koubou]], [[℃-ute]]
 
|members = [[Kamei Eri]]<br>[[Mitsui Aika]]<br>[[Kumai Yurina]]<br>[[Okai Chisato]]
  
|members = [[Kamei Eri]]<br>[[Mitsui Aika]]<br>[[Kumai Yurina]]<br>[[Okai Chisato]]
 
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'''Tanpopo#''' (タンポポ#; ''Dandelion Sharp'') was a [[Hello! Project]] unit, a revival group of Tanpopo. The unit was revived in 2009 alongside the other [[:Category:Revived Units|Chanpuru units]]. The members chosen for this unit all have the Japanese symbol 井 in their name.
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===Members===
  
===Members===
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*[[Kamei Eri]] (亀井絵里) <small>(Graduated in December 2010)</small>
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*[[Kamei Eri]] (亀井絵里) <small>(2009-2010)</small>
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*[[Mitsui Aika]] (光井愛佳) <small>(Graduated in May 2012)</small>
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*[[Mitsui Aika]] (光井愛佳) <small>(2009-2011)</small>
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*[[Kumai Yurina]] (熊井友理奈) <small>(Graduated in March 2015)</small>
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*[[Kumai Yurina]] (熊井友理奈) <small>(2009-2011)</small>
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*[[Okai Chisato]] (岡井千聖) <small>(Graduated in June 2017)</small>
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*[[Okai Chisato]] (岡井千聖) <small>(2009-2011)</small>
   
 
===History===
  
===History===
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[[File:Tanpoposharp.jpg|thumb|220px|Tanpopo# 2009-2010. (L-R) Okai Chisato, Kamei Eri, Mitsui Aika, Kumai Yurina]]
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[[File:Tanpoposharp.jpg|thumb|220px|Tanpopo#, [[Hello! Project 2010 WINTER Kachou Fuugetsu|January 2010]]]]
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[[File:Chanpuru-July-2009-TanpopoSharp.jpg|thumb|Tanpopo#, [[Chanpuru ① ~Happy Marriage Song Cover Shuu~|July 2009]]]]
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In 2009, Tanpopo was revived as Tanpopo# (タンポポ＃; pronounced ''Tanpopo Sharp''), with the new group consisting of [[Kamei Eri]] and [[Mitsui Aika]] from [[Morning Musume]], [[Kumai Yurina]] from [[Berryz Koubou]], and [[Okai Chisato]] from [[℃-ute]]. The sharp symbol was chosen to represent the kanji "井" (read as "i") which is the second character in each of the new members' surnames.
  
   
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====2009====
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Their first song was a cover of Matsuda Seiko's "Akai Sweet Pea," which was released on the [[Chanpuru 1 ~Happy Marriage Song Cover Shuu~]] album. Their next song, "Umbrella," was released on the [[Petit Best 10]] album.
  
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In 2009, Tanpopo was revived as Tanpopo# (タンポポ＃; pronounced ''Tanpopo Sharp''), with a new line-up consisting of [[Kamei Eri]] and [[Mitsui Aika]] from [[Morning Musume]], [[Kumai Yurina]] from [[Berryz Koubou]], and [[Okai Chisato]] from [[℃-ute]]. The sharp symbol was chosen to represent the kanji "井" (read as "i") which is the second character in each of the new members' surnames.
   
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Their first song was a cover of Matsuda Seiko's "Akai Sweet Pea," which was released on the [[Chanpuru ① ~Happy Marriage Song Cover Shuu~]] album. Their next song, "Umbrella," was released on the [[Petit Best 10]] album.
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====2010====
 
On December 15, 2010, [[Kamei Eri]] graduated from Morning Musume and Hello! Project, effectively leaving the group.
  
On December 15, 2010, [[Kamei Eri]] graduated from Morning Musume and Hello! Project, effectively leaving the group.
   
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====2011====
 
The three remaining members performed [[W]]'s "[[2nd W|Dekoboko Seventeen]]" during the [[Hello! Project 2011 WINTER ~Kangei Shinsen Matsuri~ A gana Live]], after which the unit became inactive.
  
The three remaining members performed [[W]]'s "[[2nd W|Dekoboko Seventeen]]" during the [[Hello! Project 2011 WINTER ~Kangei Shinsen Matsuri~ A gana Live]], after which the unit became inactive.
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Template:Unit infobox Tanpopo (タンポポ; Dandelion) was a Hello! Project unit and the first official sub-unit of Japanese pop girl group Morning Musume, formed in October 1998. They specialized in singing slow and mature songs, which morphed to an old-fashioned and upbeat style—a genre somewhat similar to the band it originated from.

Tanpopo's highest selling single is "Koi wo Shichaimashita!" with 386,830 copies sold, while their lowest selling single is "BE HAPPY Koi no Yajirobee" with 60,450 copies sold.

Former Members

Main article: Tanpopo Members

Founding Members (1998)

First Addition (2000)

Second Addition (2002)

History

Tanpopo2018

Tanpopo (Yaguchi, Iida, Ishiguro), April 2018

Tanpopo2

Tanpopo (Ishikawa, Yaguchi, Kago, Iida), November 2001

Tanpopo

Tanpopo (Yaguchi, Iida, Ishiguro), June 1999

Tanpopo1998

Tanpopo (Iida, Yaguchi, Ishiguro), 1998

1998

On October 18th, 1998, ASAYAN aired an episode where Tsunku announced live on the TV show ASAYAN,that he wanted to create a new unit with Iida Kaori and Ishiguro Aya. This caught the whole group by surprise, and Iida, probably baffled by the announcement, asked if this meant that Morning Musume was no more. Tsunku explained further that Morning Musume would still be around, and that the two girls would be a sub-unit, releasing music as members of both groups. We also got to hear a short demo snippet of their debut song, Last Kiss, with vocals by Tsunku.

Tsunku wanted a third member, and held an audition between Yasuda Kei, Ichii Sayaka and Yaguchi Mari. They had to go through test recordings, before Yaguchi was chosen as the third member.

Several names was suggested for the group, like Lilac, 3/8, 3HIPS, Superman 3, Clay, Cray, Suuman, Super Mansion Tanki, Hostess, Charm Baby, Triple Ju, Nineteen-ninety-nine, Daichuushou (Large - Meduim - Small), LMS, 6cups, Super Three Hips, and Akubi (Yawn). The name eventually chosen was Tanpopo. Tsunku said in an interview that he chose this name, as "Tanpopo (dandelions) can be blooming anywhere you see, and from a small child to a senior citizen, anyone is familiar with them."

On October 25 and November 1, ASAYAN aired the recording of their first single, "Last Kiss", the cover-shooting for the CD jacket, and a making-of of the PV.

On November 8, they performed the song for the first time on stage. They were also talking about their experiences so far and giving a dance lesson.

On November 15, the PV aired for the first time.

On November 18, they released their debut single, Last Kiss.

1999

On February 28, ASAYAN aired footage of Tanpopo who had went to the United States to shoot the PV for their upcoming second single. The title was revealed to be "Motto", set for release on March 10.

On March 10, their second single, "Motto", was released.

On March 14, the PV aired on ASAYAN for the first time.

On March 31, the group released their first album "TANPOPO1″. It featured their first single, two mixes, three solo songs and four new songs.

On May 30, the title and release date of their third single is announced. It is titled "Tanpopo" and is set for release on June 16.

On June 16, Tanpopo released the re-cut single "Tanpopo". It was featured on the album, but Tsunku re-recorded the vocals and mixed the song over again, hence the change in the title to Tanpopo -Single Version-, making the song appearing on the single different from the album version. He said in an interview, that one of his staff had listened to the album for nearly hundreds of times, and suggested to select and release “Tanpopo” as a single. In the music industry, they believe that a single that was selected from a previous album won’t do well in the market, compared to a newly produced single. Tsunku’s staff too was well aware of this reality and yet still suggested it, which made Tsunku feel their warm affection towards the artist and the song.

On October 3, the title of their fourth single was announced as "Seinaru Kane ga Hibiku Yoru".

On October 10, ASAYAN aired the recording sessions for the single. They also revealed the single cover and behind the scene shots of the PV.

On October 17, the PV aired on ASAYAN.

On October 20, "Seinaru Kane ga Hibiku Yoru was released. The single has three solo versions of the a-side instead of a b-side and instrumentals, which is uncommon for Japanese singles.

They also held a live event in October, called Tanpopo Event Seinaru Kane ga Hibiku Yoru.

In December,Tanpopo did the opening theme song for the music show THE GARAGE. All of the theme songs are covers, and Tanpopo did a version of "Ama-iro no Kami no Otome", originally by Village Singers.

2000

After the release of the group's fourth single, Ishiguro graduated from Morning Musume and left the group. Iida and Yaguchi continued on as a duo, called Tanpopo 1.5 by fans.

In June 2000, Morning Musume fourth generation members, Ishikawa Rika and Kago Ai, joined Tanpopo. The style of their songs changed when the four released "Otome Pasta ni Kandou". The style of this song became analogous to the songs Morning Musume had released. They also used this style on their next singles, which became popular and reached the number one spot on Oricon, and on their second album.

2002

On July 31, 2002, it was announced that Tanpopo was going to be completely reformed. Iida Kaori, Yaguchi Mari and Kago Ai graduated from the group and were replaced by new Morning Musume fifth generation members, Konno Asami and Niigaki Risa, and Melon Kinenbi's Shibata Ayumi.

A week before the release of what would be their last single, they released a best-of album called "All of Tanpopo". It featured all their single’s a-sides, a few b-sides, and one new song. What is interesting about this release is the remix of their fourth single, called "Tanpopo (Grand Symphonic Version)". Despite it being over two years since Ishiguro Ayagraduated from Hello! Project, she was invited back to re-record her vocals for the making of the song. The album sold over 100.000 copies and is their best selling album.

Shortly after these releases, it was announced that the group would be put on hiatus.

2004

In 2004, Tanpopo released a DVD called Tanpopo Single V Clips 1. It had the PVs and commercials for all their eight singles, as well as close-up versions for their 3 latest singles.

2008

In December of 2008, Zetima released several Mega Best album series by several groups long disbanded; like Tanpopo, Petitmoni and Taiyou to Ciscomoon. Tanpopo released their Mega Best album as a joint album with Petitmoni. They were released as a CD+DVD combo, but sold poorly. Total sales registered were just above 1.000 copies.

Six months later, Tanpopo was revived shortly (as Tanpopo#), with all new members peforming new songs at concerts. The idea was probably to revive the sub-units, since a release of an album or singles were announced, then scrapped.

2016

On December 31, 2016, Ishikawa Rika made a guest appearance at the Hello! Project COUNTDOWN PARTY 2016 ~GOOD BYE & HELLO!~. She performed "Koi wo Shichaimashita!" with Okai Chisato and Kumai Yurina, two former Tanpopo# members.

2018

On March 31, 2018, Iida Kaori, Ishiguro Aya, and Yaguchi Mari got together to perform "Last Kiss" and "Tanpopo" at Hello! Project 20th Anniversary!! Hello! Project Hina Fes 2018.

Discography

See also: Tanpopo Discography

  1. [1998.11.18] Last Kiss
  2. [1999.03.10] Motto
  3. [1999.06.16] Tanpopo (Single Version)
  4. [1999.10.20] Seinaru Kane ga Hibiku Yoru
  5. [2000.07.05] Otome Pasta ni Kandou
  6. [2001.02.21] Koi wo Shichaimashita!
  7. [2001.11.21] Oujisama to Yuki no Yoru
  8. [2002.09.26] BE HAPPY Koi no Yajirobee

  • [2004.06.16] Tanpopo Single V Clips ①

    • Works

    Events

    Photobooks

    • [2001.07.05] Tanpopo Photobook (タンポポPhoto Book)

    Radio

    • [1999-2000] Tanpopo Hatake de Tsukamaete (タンポポ畑でつかまえて)
    • [2000-2001] Tanpopo no Konya mo Mankai (タンポポの今夜も満開)
    • [2000-2003] Tanpopo Henshuubu Oh-So-Ro! (タンポポ編集部 Oh-So-Ro!)

    Other

    Trivia

    • When the single "Tanpopo" was released, there was a rumor of the group’s break-up. Iida said in an interview, she had actually went up to Tsunku and asked him directly. He just laughed at her and said, “I don’t know anything about that.”

    See Also

    Tanpopo#

    Template:Unit infobox Tanpopo# (タンポポ#; Dandelion Sharp) was a Hello! Project unit, a revival group of Tanpopo. The unit was revived in 2009 alongside the other Chanpuru units. The members chosen for this unit all have the Japanese symbol 井 in their name.

    Members

    History

    Tanpoposharp

    Tanpopo#, January 2010

    Chanpuru-July-2009-TanpopoSharp

    Tanpopo#, July 2009

    2009

    In 2009, Tanpopo was revived as Tanpopo# (タンポポ＃; pronounced Tanpopo Sharp), with a new line-up consisting of Kamei Eri and Mitsui Aika from Morning Musume, Kumai Yurina from Berryz Koubou, and Okai Chisato from ℃-ute. The sharp symbol was chosen to represent the kanji "井" (read as "i") which is the second character in each of the new members' surnames.

    Their first song was a cover of Matsuda Seiko's "Akai Sweet Pea," which was released on the Chanpuru ① ~Happy Marriage Song Cover Shuu~ album. Their next song, "Umbrella," was released on the Petit Best 10 album.

    2010

    On December 15, 2010, Kamei Eri graduated from Morning Musume and Hello! Project, effectively leaving the group.

    2011

    The three remaining members performed W's "Dekoboko Seventeen" during the Hello! Project 2011 WINTER ~Kangei Shinsen Matsuri~ A gana Live, after which the unit became inactive.

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