E-girls
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Origin | Japanese |
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Years active | 2011–2020 |
Labels | LDH, Rhythm Zone |
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Website | e-girls-ldh |
E-girls (sometimes stylized as E-Girls or e-girls; stands for Exile Girls) was a Japanese collective
With several members departing from the group, E-girls released their third album
Beginning as a Japanese idol group, E-girls have branched out and conceive a variety of different appeals and cultures as their career progressed, and have become one of the most prominent girl groups in Japanese music. Additionally, their musical style, starting off as soft J-pop and dance music, began to expand as following albums were released. Since their debut, three sub-units have been formed by selected members from E-girls, and have explored both music and fashion endeavours. The group disbanded at the end of 2020.
History
2011–2012: Debut and single releases
In 2011, Japanese boy band
The following year, they released their second single "One Two Three" in April, which performed moderately on the charts than their former recording.[5] For the release, two new members were added into the band: Reina Kizu and Anna Suda, both coming from EGD (EXPG Girls Dancers), a dance group formed at the Exile Professional Gym Academy.[6] On 25 April, E-girls were invited to perform their new single at MCountdown Hello Japan ~MCountdown One Asia Tour 2012~, a live event at Saitama Super Arena hosted by the Korean music program MCountdown.[7] Before the preparation of their follow-up number "Follow Me", Happiness member Mayu Sugieda went on hiatus in August to undergo medical treatment after being diagnosed with infectious mononucleosis.[8] Furthermore, LDH added several more members into E-girls, including the girls from the un-debuted Bunny group and EGD dancers. In total, E-girls consisted of 31 members, with Dream's Sayaka Yamamato, and Happiness' Mimu Hioki and Sugeida on hiatus. Having said this, LDH announced new regulations to have each member train to each following single release in order to feature in the line-up; for example, only 16 of the 31 members appeared on the jacket covers for "Follow Me".[9] The single was released on in October 2012, and was a commercial success in Japan, shifting 500,000 digital units.[9] Not long after, Happiness member Mimu Hioki left the group in October.[10]
2013: Lesson 1 and rise of popularity
In early 2013, three members from Bunny left E-Girls. Additionally, EGD member Ruri Kawamoto and an original performer named Momoka Nakajima joined E-Girls and made their first performing appearance in their single "The Never Ending Story", which the band's name de-capitalized to E-girls.
Happiness' member Mayu Sugieda returned to the group after recovering from her illness, and joined all 29 members for the single's jacket covers and visual for "Gomennasai no Kissing You". This was the final single with Flower member Elina Mizuno, the first release with Anna Suda and Kawamoto as members of Happiness, and the first visual to feature Nakajima since replacing Kizu.[16] A commercial success, it became the girls first physical track to ship over 100,000 copies, and won the Japanese MTV Video Music Award for Best Choreography, alongside a nomination for Best Japanese act at the 2014 MTV Europe Music Awards.[17][18][19] In October that year, EGD member Marina Watanabe joined the girl group as a stand-in performer. However, her position was allocated as a primary performer when member Mizuno signed off from E-girls, and Watanabe was featured in the promotional shoot for the groups following number, "Kurukuru".[20] The single became the group's highest first week sales, shifting approximately 69,087 units.[21] At the end of 2013, the group were given the opportunity to appear on several year-end shows in Japan, and were subsequently invited to Kōhaku Uta Gassen.[22] There, they performed a special medley of their songs.[23][24][25]
2014–2015: Individual activities, Colorful Pop, E.G. Time, line-up changes and further work
In early 2014, Dream's Aya Takamoto was appointed as the leader of E-girls.[26] Subsequently, each member started to embark on several separate endeavours from the group; 10 of the group's members: Shizuka, Kaede, Karen Fujii, Anna Suda, Shuuka Fujii, Nozomi Bando, Harumi Sato, Kyoka Takeda, Anna Ishii, and Nonoka Yamaguchi, each starred in one episode of the drama A Perfect Day for Love Letters.[citation needed] The opening number to the show was the E-girls single "Diamond Only", which experienced success on the Oricon charts.[27] Despite previous commercial endorsements, it brought the girls more endorsement deals with fashion and lifestyle products.[28] Released as their final single to their second album Colorful Pop, which was released on 19 March, the latter format garnered success on the Oricon Albums Chart and became their second consecutive album to debut at number one.[29] In order to promote the record, E-girls commenced their first national tour between July and August, titled "Colorful Land".[30][31]
In April that year, Mayu Sugeida and Kyoka Takeda left their respective groups Happiness and Bunny, alongside their departure from E-girls; this made Sugeida the second vocalist after Dream's Sayaka Yamamoto to leave E-girls.
On 1 January 2015 (
Because of Ichiki's departure, LDH re-added ex-Rabbits' member Yuzuna Takebe to E-girls, but only attributed as a performer until the following year.
2016: E.G. Smile: E-girls Best and E.G. Crazy
To start the new year 2016, E-girls released their greatest hits compilation album E.G. Smile: E-girls BEST on 10 February 2016.[54] The album consisted of all their singles up to "Dance With Me Now!", and an additional recording titled "Shukko Sa! (Sail Out For Someone)". Released in several different formats, the record became their best-selling album, with over 250,000 units sold and was certified Platinum by the RIAJ.[55] To commemorate its release, E-girls engaged in their third national tour titled E-girls LIVE TOUR 2016 "E.G. SMILE". During the concert tour, the group made several announcements related to their sub-groups' activities; Happiness' second studio album and upcoming tours for both Flower and Happiness. This is the first time Flower and Happiness have been conducted concert tours themselves. Additionally, LDH confirmed the debut of the E-girls side-project ShuuKaRen, which consists of sisters Karen and Shuuka Fujii.[56][57][58]
In late April 2016, E-girls confirmed via their website that they would release two new singles, both being part of a Summer Single Concept.[59][60] The first of these two and their 16th single was "E.G. Summer Rider", which was released on 20 July 2016 with an "E.G. POP" concept.[61] The single debuted at number two on the Oricon chart, and was success with digital sales.[62] The following month, "Pink Champagne" was released on 10 August as their 17th single with an "E.G. COOL" concept and was a critical success. Commercially, it gained their highest-selling first week sales since "Kurukuru" with 66,028 copies.[63]
On 28 October 2016, member Erie Abe announced her intention to retire from the entertainment business at the end of the year, making her the first Dream member to departure since Sayaka Yamamoto's in 2011.[64]
On 30 November, E-girls released their 18th single "Go! Go! Let's Go!". This was yet another change in concept, having embraced a new style called "Japanese Neo Tokyo"; for example, the accompanying visual promoted the girls in various Japanese-influenced fashion.
On 31 December, that year, E-girls performed their song "DANCE WITH ME NOW!" at the 67th Kohaku Uta Gassen after getting invited for the 4th consecutive year.[69][70] On the same day, Abe committed to her promise and retired from Dream and E-girls.[64]
2017: Reformulation of the group and E.G.family
On 3 January 2017, E.G. Crazy premiered on AWA streaming services through Japan, and was subsequently issued with various physical editions on 18 January.[71][72] On 10 March, dancer and Happiness member/leader Miyuu announced a brief hiatus due to a knee injury that occurred through January that same year. She confirmed that she was in the process of surgery and rehabilitation.[73]
In late May 2017, LDH announced a new campaign titled E.G. Evolution, consisting of a 7-day countdown. After the seven subsequent days, on 5 June, LDH revealed several changes to E-girls. The first was the disbandment of corresponding band
On 26 July, the group released their 19th single "Love ☆ Queen", their first official work as an 11-member group. In October, it was announced that Harumi Sato was chosen as the new leader of the group. Later that month, E-girls performed at the TV Asahi Dream Festival 2017 at Saitama Super Arena.[76] On 6 December, the group released their 20th single "Kitakaze to Taiyou". In the same month, on 28 December, the group released the E-girls LIVE 2017 ~E.G.EVOLUTION~ concert on DVD/Blu-ray.
At the end of 2017, E-girls were invited to perform at Kōhaku for the 5th time.[77] There, they performed their song "Love ☆ Queen".[78][79]
2018: E.G. 11
On 31 January, the group released their 21st single "Aishiteru to Itte Yokatta". Shortly after, they released their 22nd single "Pain, pain" on 28 February.[citation needed]
On 23 May 2018, E-girls released their fifth studio album, E.G.11, their first album as an 11-member group. Additionally, they embarked on their fourth national tour E-girls LIVE TOUR 2018 ~E.G. 11~, that went from 2 June to 5 August. It was the first tour since the group's reformulation.[citation needed]
On 8 August, they released their 5th digital single "My Way", accompanied by a music video for the title song and another music video for the b-side track "Let's Feel High". Both songs feature Mighty Crown and PKCZ®.[citation needed]
On 3 October, E-girls were invited to perform at the Asia Song Festival 2018 in South Korea.[80] On the same day, they released their 6th digital single "Perfect World". The song was used as theme song for the movie Perfect World Kimi to Iru Kiseki, starring Sandaime J Soul Brothers/EXILE member Takanori Iwata.[citation needed]
On 6 October, the Internet program Zenryoku Bukatsu! E-kou (全力部活!E高; All-Out Club Activity! E-high) started airing on
On 19 December, the group released their 7th digital single "EG-ENERGY". The song was used to promote LDH martial arts' ENERGY PROJECT, alongside Generations from Exile Tribe.[citation needed]
2019–2020: E.G.POWER to the DOME, 3-month release project and final tour
On 16 January, the group released the footage of the E-girls LIVE TOUR 2018 ~E.G. 11~ concert at Saitama Super Arena on DVD and Blu-ray.
In the first half of the year, E-girls participated in
and E.G.family all together.On 24 July, they released their 23rd single "CINDERELLA FIT" and the DVD/Blu-ray for 28 March E.G.POWER 2019 ~POWER to the DOME~ concert at NHK Hall. "Cinderella Fit" was used as theme song for Mister Donut's Mister Donut Tapioca Milk TV-CM, which stars members Kaede, Nozomi Bando, Harumi Sato and Nonoka Yamaguchi. The song was pre-available digitally for streaming on 27 June 2019.
On 6 October,
On 15 October, E-girls won the "Best-Jeanist" award in the "Collector Selection" category at The 36th Best Jeanist Awards 2019 for their denim costumes from "Cinderella Fit". Kaede attended the ceremony as a representative of the group.[82]
On 8 November, it was announced that E-girls would release their 24th single on 29 January 2020, and that there would be a 3-months project prior to the release to pre-deliver a new song each month. The first release of this project would be titled "Easy come, Easy go", scheduled for 22 November and accompanied by a row of release events.[83] The second release would be "CINDERELLA FIT (Winter Version)" on 27 December. It was also revealed that the new single would include 4 new songs in total, with "Bessekai" (別世界; Another World) being the title track.[84]
In late 2019, it was revealed that the group would hold their 5th tour E-girls PERFECT LIVE 2011▶2020 from 1 February – 4 July 2020. On 22 December 2019, the group announced that the tour will be their final activity together and that E-girls will dissolve at the end of 2020.
Due to the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, several concerts of E-girls' last tour had to be cancelled or postponed. As a reparation, the group held a live event with no audience that was streamed on the Japanese video service Niconico on 26 March 2020. A total of over 220 thousand viewers watched the show during its airtime.[89]
Artistry
Music and style
From the start of their career—namely with their debut "Celebration!" and album Lesson 1—the band's music was universally categorized by critics as a
The material, particularly the "faster tracks" and cover songs: "Rydeen (Dance All Night)" by
For their fourth studio album, a
Image
On numerous occasions, E-girls have been recognized by publications as an idol group, due to their dominance of the Japanese market, on-going line-up changes and similarities to a variety of Japanese idol bands.[103] However, by the release of their studio album E.G. Time, Patrick St. Michel of The Japan Times identified how the group "buck most of the major idol trends", specifically saying; "They shun idol-standard amateurism in favor of K-pop-like precision," and identified their song "Music Flyer" as the most notable change in this type of appeal. Furthermore, he explained another trait was the typical performance of idol groups singing in "unison", but said "...whereas AKB48 just sound louder, E-Girls turn it into a focused, wordless chant."[97] With the release of their album E.G. Crazy in 2017, E-girls yet again broadened their appeal by emphasising two styles; a "pop[pier]" and "fun" vibe that brings reminiscence of their earlier work, whilst E.G. Cool showcased a more "sexy" image; this was first presented in the jacket covers for their 2016 single "Pink Champagne".[102] Not long after, the girls released their single "Go! Go! Let's Go!", which saw a new transition in image; they adapted a theme titled Japanese Neo Girls, which utilizes different cultures from a Japanese women's perspective. For example, "Go! Go! Let's Go!" focused on a variety of Japanese cultures such as traditional wear (kimono) to Otaku culture.[104]
Furthermore, their
Seifuku dances
As part of the group's singles, the performing members conduct an additional segment to their music video's called a Seifuku Dance (制服ダンス, Uniform dance). These small clips are connected to the story line of the parent music videos—which are regularly placed at the start of end of the visual—and generally focus on various dance styles by the performers and its accompanying instrumental composition.[107] Despite this, some singing members, such as Erie Abe, Mayu Sugieda, Karen Fujii, Ruri Kawamoto, Chiharu Muto, Kyoka Ichicki, and Yuzuna Takebe, have appeared in selected visuals.[A] Some compositions from a seifuku dance have been adapted into full-length recordings: "Kurukuru" was used in their track "Move It! (Dream & E-girls Time)",[108][41] "Odoru Ponpokorin" was sampled into the E-girls song "Boom Boom Christmas",[109] and sections from "Mr. Snowman" were placed in their song "Express (Do Your Dance)".[110][111] Like their official singles, each performing member is assessed by a line-up change, meaning only selected members are featured in the respective seifuku dance.[A] Each dance was included on the DVD/Blu-ray bundles of their album E.G. Smile: E-girls Best.
Reception
In early 2014, teen magazine Anan, which generally explores various youth cultures such as idol and kawaii culture, included E-girls amongst many other idol groups for their special February issue.[112] In 2015, Nikkei Entertainment released their annual top girl-group bands, and E-girls were ranked at number 4 with 18.4% of the votes. According to the list, over half the entries were idol groups, and six were sister acts of the AKB48 family.[113] At the end of 2016, Oricon conducted an artist ranking and their album E.G. Smile: E-girls Best became their first release to enter the top twenty best-sellers list (placed at number 11), and were ranked the 9th highest-grossing Japanese act with reported revenue up to ¥1.75 billion (an approximate equivalent to $15.57 million USD).[114][115]
Side projects
Apart from their respective groups Dream, Happiness and Flower, E-girls and
The second sub-group established from E-girls are
Although not a musical or performing act,
Members
Happiness
Name | Birth date (age) | Act |
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Sayaka Nagatomo (長友 さやか, Nagatomo Sayaka) | 20 September 1995 | Performer |
Kaede Dobashi (土橋 楓, Dobashi Kaede) | 11 January 1996 | Performer |
Karen Fujii (藤井 夏恋, Fujii Karen) | 16 July 1996 | Vocalist and performer |
Yurino Suzuki (鈴木 結莉乃, Suzuki Yurino) | 6 February 1996 | Vocalist and performer[B] |
Anna Suda (須田 アンナ, Suda Anna) | 12 October 1997 | Vocalist and performer[B] |
Flower
Name | Birth date (age) | Act |
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Reina Washio (鷲尾 伶菜, Washio Reina) | 20 January 1994 | Vocalist |
Nozomi Bando (坂東 希, Bandō Nozomi) | 14 September 1997 | Performer |
Harumi Sato (佐藤 晴美, Satō Harumi) | 8 June 1995 | Performer |
Original E-girls
Name | Birth date (age) | Act |
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Anna Ishii (石井 杏奈, Ishii Anna) | 11 July 1998 | Performer |
Nonoka Yamaguchi (山口 乃々華, Yamaguchi Nonoka) | 8 March 1998 | Performer |
Yuzuna Takebe (武部柚那, Takebe Yuzuna) | 17 June 1998 | Vocalist and performer |
Former members
Name | Sub-group | Years active within group | Act |
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Sayaka Yamamoto (山本 紗也加, Yamamoto Sayaka) | Dream | 2011 | Vocalist and performer[C] |
Mimu Hoiki (日置 美夢, Hioki Mimu) | Happiness | 2011 | Performer |
Runa Yamamoto (山本 月, Yamamoto Runa) | Bunny | 2012 | Performer |
Mira Watts (ヴァッツ 美良, Vattsu Mira) | Bunny | 2011–2012 | Performer |
Mizuki Hanayama (花山水樹, Hanayama Mizuki) | Bunny | 2011–2012 | Performer |
Miyū Ōishi (大石 美優, Ōishi Miyū) | Bunny | 2011–2012 | Performer |
Reina Kizu (木津 玲奈, Kizu Reina) | EGD | 2012–2013 | Performer |
Erina Mizuno (水野 絵梨奈, Mizuno Erina)
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Flower | 2011–2013 | Performer |
Mayu Suigeda (杉枝 真結, Suigeda Mayu) | Happiness | 2011–2012 (hiatus), 2013–2014 | Vocalist and performer |
Kyoka Takeda (武田 杏香, Takeda Kyōka) | Bunny | 2012–2014 | Performer |
Chiharu Muto (武藤 千春, Mutō Chiharu) | Flower | 2011–2014 | Vocalist and performer |
Kyoka Ichiki (市來 杏香, Ichiki Kyōka) | Flower | 2011–2015 | Vocalist and performer |
Rio Inagaki (稲垣 莉生, Inagaki Rio) | E-girls / Bunnies | 2011–2016[D] | Performer |
Momoka Nakajima (中嶋 桃花, Nakajima Momoka) | E-girls / Bunnies | 2013–2016[D] | Performer |
Misato Hagio (萩尾 美聖, Hagio Misato) | E-girls / Rabbits | 2011–2016[D] | Performer |
Marina Watanabe (渡邉 真梨奈, Watanabe Marina) | E-girls / Rabbits | 2013–2016[D] | Performer |
Risa Ikuta (生田梨沙, Ikuta Risa) | E-girls / Rabbits | 2013–2016[D] | Performer |
Erie Abe (阿部絵里恵, Abe Erie) | Dream | 2011–2016 | Vocalist, performer, disc jockey |
Shizuka Nishida (西田 静香, Nishida Shizuka) | Dream | 2011–2017 | Vocalist and performer |
Aya Takamoto (高本 彩, Takamoto Aya) | Dream | 2011–2017 | Vocalist, performer and E-girls leader |
Ami Nakashima (中島 麻未, Nakashima Ami)
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Dream | 2011–2017 | Vocalist and performer and Dream leader |
Miyuu Ariiso (有磯 実結, Ariiso Miyū) | Happiness | 2011–2017 | Performer |
Ruri Kawamoto (川本 璃, Kawamoto Ruri) | Happiness | 2011–2017 | Vocalist and performer |
Shuuka Fujii (藤井 萩花, Fujii Shuuka) | Flower | 2011–2017 | Vocalist and performer[B] |
Manami Shigetome (重留 真波, Shigetome Manami) | Flower | 2011–2017 | Performer |
Mio Nakajima (中島美央, Nakajima Mio) | Flower | 2011–2017 | Performer |
Timeline
Discography
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Tours
As a lead artist
Year | Period | Title |
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2014 | from 18 July to 13 August | E-girls LIVE TOUR 2014 "COLORFUL LAND" |
2015 | from 14 February to 29 April | E-girls LIVE TOUR 2015 "COLORFUL WORLD" |
2016 | from 12 March to 11 August | E-girls LIVE TOUR 2016 "E.G. SMILE" |
2018 | from 2 June to 5 August | E-girls LIVE TOUR 2018 ~E.G. 11~ |
2020 | from 1 February to 4 July | E-girls PERFECT LIVE 2011▶2020 |
As a participating group
Year | Title | Artist |
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2012 | EXILE TRIBE LIVE TOUR 2012 ~TOWER OF WISH~ | Exile Tribe |
2014 | EXILE TRIBE PERFECT YEAR LIVE TOUR TOWER OF WISH 2014 ~THE REVOLUTION~ | |
2016 | HiGH&LOW THE LIVE | |
2019 | E.G.POWER 2019 ~POWER to the DOME~ | E.G.Family |
As a support act
Year | Title | Artist |
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2011 | EXILE LIVE TOUR 2011 TOWER OF WISH ~Negai no Tou~ | Exile |
Concerts
Date | Title |
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14 June 2015 | E-girls LIVE 2015 at UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN |
15–16 July 2017 | E-girls LIVE 2017 ~E.G.EVOLUTION~ |
Filmography
TV shows
Year | Title | Network |
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2011–present | Weekly Exile (週間EXILE) | TBS
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2011–2012 | E-Girls ga! Monku no Sakebi | |
2014–2015 | Akeru na Kiken | |
2015–2016 | E-girls wo Majime ni Kangaeru Kaigi | |
2015–2016 | EG-style | Fuji TV
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Internet programs
Year | Title | Network |
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2013–2014 | E-girls movies!! | |
2018–present | Zenryoku Bukatsu! E-kou! | AbemaTV
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Music video appearances
Year | Title | Artist | Album |
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2011 | "Rising Sun" | Exile | |
2013 | "EXILE PRIDE ~Konna Sekai wo Aisuru Tame~" | Exile | |
2017 | "Y.M.C.A." | Generations from Exile Tribe |
Publications
Photobooks
Year | Release date | Title | Ref. |
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2014 | 17 October | Colorful Diary (カラフル・ダイアリー) |
Notes
- ^ a b See E-girls discography to view more information about the seifuku dances and members list.
- ^ a b c This member only provides vocals in their respective sub-unit; see E-girls#Side projects for more.
- ^ Sayaka Yamamoto was a vocalist and performer to E-girls, but left after the release of their debut single "Celebration!"; she only appeared as a performer for it.
- ^ a b c d e These members were first featured in the line-up for E-girls between their respective years, but were removed in 2016 by LDH, and transferred into yet-to-debut group Rabbits for further training; only member Yuzuna Takebe has been re-added back into E-girls.
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