Under17
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UNDER17 | |
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Also known as | Poly-Phonic |
Origin | Tokyo, Japan |
Genres | |
Years active | 2001–2004 |
Labels | Lantis |
Past members |
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Under17 (stylized as UNDER17) was a Japanese musical duo formed in 2001 by Haruko Momoi and Masaya Koike.[1] The group was known for producing music known colloquially as "moe songs",[2] providing theme and insert songs to series such as Tenbatsu! Angel Rabbie, Popotan, and DearS.
History
Some of the anime series where Under17 songs have been featured are
MOSAIC.WAV
.
The band reunited for one song on 31 August 2008 during the Animelo Summer Live, performing "Tenbatsu! Angel Rabbie" with the members of MOSAIC.WAV.[4]
Momoi and Koike briefly reunited again in March 2020 to perform at the event Susume Moe Denpa Shōnen!! Daifukkatsusai 2020!!: Sugisarishi Moe o Motomete.[5][6]
Members
- Haruko Momoi (桃井はるこ) (vocals)
- Masaya Koike (小池雅也) (guitar)
Discography
Compilation albums
Title | Year | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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JPN [7] | ||||
Under17 Best Album 1: Bishōjo Game Song ni Ai o! (UNDER17 BEST ALBUM1 美少女ゲームソングに愛を!) | 2003 | 93 | — | |
Under17 Best Album 2: Moe Song o Kiwameruzo! (UNDER17 BEST ALBUM2 萌えソングをきわめるゾ!) | 2004 |
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50 | — |
Under17 Best Album 3: Soshite Densetsu e... (UNDER17 BEST ALBUM3 そして伝説へ…) |
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55 | — | |
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. |
Singles
Title | Year | Peak position | Sales |
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JPN [8] | |||
"Mouse Chu Mouse" (マウス Chu マウス) | 2003 | 68 | — |
"Popotan E.P." (ぽぽたんe.p.) (with Funta) |
— | — | |
"Love Slave" (ラブスレイブ) | 2004 | 55 | — |
"Kujibiki Unbalance" (くじびきアンバランス) | 68 | — | |
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. |
References
- ^ "FanimeCon 2009 Announces Halko Momoi (Musician, Songwriter, & Seiyū) as a Guest of Honor". Anime News Network. 14 May 2009. Retrieved 22 May 2009.
- ^ a b "RJP-Pro Anouncements [sic]". Anime News Network. 8 June 2004. Retrieved 22 May 2009.
- ^ "アニメ". Exciteエキサイト (in Japanese). 23 October 2005. Archived from the original on 31 March 2007. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
- ^ "MOSAIC.WAV & UNDER17 Tenbatsu! Angel Rabbie (Live)". 29 July 2009. Archived from the original on 26 August 2014. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
- ^ "桃井はるこ×小池雅也のUNDER17が15年半ぶり復活、でんぱ組.incらと競演" [Haruko Momoi and Masaya Koike return as Under17 after 15.5 years, a recital contest with Dempagumi.inc]. Natalie (in Japanese). 1 January 2020. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
- ^ "16年ぶり復活…伝説の萌えソングユニット「UNDER17」がオタク文化に残した功績 桃井はるこ【インタビュー】" [(Interview) Haruko Momoi: a return after 16 years... the legendary moe song unit Under17, an achievement remaining from the otaku culture]. Anime! Anime! (in Japanese). 13 March 2020. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
- ^ Peak chart positions on the Oricon Weekly Albums Chart:
- Under17 Best Album 1: Bishōjo Game Song ni Ai o!: "UNDER17 BEST ALBUM1 美少女ゲームソングに愛を!". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved 6 October 2020.
- Under17 Best Album 2: Moe Song o Kiwameruzo!: "UNDER17 BEST ALBUM2 萌えソングをきわめるゾ!". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved 6 October 2020.
- Under17 Best Album 3: Soshite Densetsu e...: "UNDER17 BEST ALBUM3 そして伝説へ…". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved 6 October 2020.
- ^ Peak chart positions on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart:
- "Mouse Chu Mouse": "マウス Chu マウス". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved 6 October 2020.
- "Popotan E.P.": "ぽぽたんe.p." Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved 6 October 2020.
- "Love Slave": "ラブスレイブ". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved 6 October 2020.
- "Kujibiki Unbalance": "くじびきアンバランス". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved 6 October 2020.