LINE UP -TIF 2017 performer information
TIF 2017 chairman
Rino Sashihara
Comment of enthusiasm as chairman
Up to now, I have attended TIF several times, but always get amazed at the calorie of idols and fans there. I love the hot stages created by every idol and every fan. Chosen as chairman for TIF, I am thinking of making it even hotter. I am looking forward to it!
Cast List
There might be modifications to the information, such as additional performer or schedule change.
In addition, it may be changed without notice depending on the situation of the day of the event. Please be noted.
Depending on the group, the number of days of attendance is different. We will publish dates of performance for each group later.
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26o'clock masquarade
This idol group is born from a 3-month audition out of numerous applicants.
While holding the theme of "FASHION&EMOTION", the members with vivid personalities are weaving a story that catches people’s eyes.
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AIS‐All Idol Songs-
Members of AIS -All Idol Songs- absorb through their own sensibility the fun-filled word-of-mouth "idol songs of the 21st century" which live in the memory of fans, and will continue to sing these songs from present to the future.
Akishibu project
This idol group is active with the concept of Akihabara and Shibuya culture fusion.
Tickets of their one-man LIVE show held at AKASAKA BLITZ in 2016 were sold out regardless of the fact that the event was during a weekday.
In the same year, they held another one-man live show at Zepp Tokyo, and their 1st single won the 1st place upon the Oricon(Japanese hit chart) Daily Rankings / 9th place upon the Weekly Rankings.
In 2017, 4 new members additionally selected from the whole country joined the group, accelerating their momentum forward.
Afilia Saga
This academic girl vocal unit is composed of representative members from magic-themed cafe & restaurant 'Afilia Group' which is expanding throughout Japan. They also have oversea Live shows in Taiwan, Shanghai, Hong Kong, etc.! They sing theme songs of a number of animations and games!
AYUMIKURIKAMAKI
This is an idol punk DJ unit from Kansai, consisting of the singer "Ayumi", the DJ "Kurika", and the life of the party "Maki". Their 1st major album, released last year, got the 8th place on the Oricon Weekly Chart(Japanese hit chart)! They also appear at other large outdoor festivals every summer, such as SUMMER SONIC and ROCK IN JAPAN. On April 12(Wed), they released 5th single with lyrics written by Kenji Tamura!
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babyraidsjapan
5-people idol group "Babyraids Japan"
Last year, they attended "JAPAN EXPO" in Paris, France and achieved their first oversea performance.
Starting from April, their well-reputed regular TV show is on the air! Their 13th single will be released in May and their second outdoor one-man show out of the three in total will be held on June 24(Sat).
BAND JA NAIMON!
[Mixed media in the idol scene] Formed in 2011 with Misako Suzuki as the center.
It became the current lineup in 2014, and major debuted through Pony Canyon in January 2016. In 2017, entitled "PARFECT YEAR 2017", they are currently sweeping across Japan with BANMON! style entertainment. On March 8, they released their first album after major redebut. It won the 4th place on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
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callme
KOUMI、RUUNA、MIMORIの3人によるガールズユニット。
This girls’ unit is made up from 3 people--KOUMI, RUUNA and MIMORI.
Utilizing their specialty field respectively, RUUNA the leader, KOUMI who is good at dancing and MIMORI who is good at composing work hand in hand to offer high-level dances and songs, as well as creative performances.
Candy☆Drops
This idol unit focuses on supportive songs to deliver dreams and hopes throughout Japan.
ciao bella cinquetti
Girls’ vocal group embracing the 11th year since formation!
These adult idols’ weapon is their ultimate closeness to the audience during live show in Japan.
From 2015, the group name is changed to ciao bella cinquetti. (Former group name: THE POSSIBLE)
So as not to be defeated by the name, they are practicing in high spirits to be "good women"!!!!!
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DEAR KISS
DEAR KISS is a unit led by Saki Shishima as a playing manager.
"Any song will be unique with DEAR KISS’s taste."
She will bring together members with outstanding talent and vivid personality, to go after the next stage.
Sometimes cute, sometimes coquettish.
With all the power of their body and mind, they find out the "magical landscape" hidden in impressive songs, and deliver to "beloved" you.
drop
Drop is a daughter unit of Japan Twin Tail Association, the body that knows most about beautiful girls in Japan. Members of drop are Misato Misaki, Haruka Oba, Hikari Takiguchi, Mai Kohinata, and Runa Koizumi. Their debut single recorded the 1st place on the Oricon Daily and the 7th place in the Weekly rankings. Two years ago, in TIF 2015 's rankings of "idols that I absolutely want to see at TIF", they were ranked the 3rd, right after the AKB48.
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FES⭐︎TIVE
This is a festival themed idol unit aiming at energizing Japan.
They have a reputation for hot live shows. Highly evaluated by abroad spectators, they also actively expand overseas. In February 2017, they released 4th single through Tokuma Japan, and will hold a 2-day one-man live show at TSUTAYA O-EAST in May! They are riding on the momentum!
Fleurette
Formed in July 2013, it is a nine-member female idol group of 15 to 18 years olds residing in Shiga prefecture.
This year is their 4th year since formation, and they are wishing to flapping from Shiga throughout Japan and to make big flowers bloom.
Everyone! We need your warm support.
FPG
Finishing our one-man LIVE show of first anniversary on April 23, 2017, we are entering the second year. We would like to refine our performance and take a challenge at TIF, and will be happy if you can come to see our LIVE show. We are waiting for you at the venue.
fudanjuku
This is a unique 6-people “unit in male attire” in the entertainment industry.
Their new single got the 2nd place on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
They are supported mainly by girls of teens and twenties. They once published "Fudanjuku Story" in "Margaret" (Japanese cartoon magazine), and did various collaborations regardless of genre to showcase 2.5-dimensional world.
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gem
"200% Dance Vocal Idol"
(100% dance vocal + 100% idol)
With such a catch phrase, their aim is to become the No. 1 performance group of the idol scene.
"GEM" has double meanings, one of which being "jewels" with the idea “becoming a jewel while being polished”, and another being the acronym of "the collection of girls' entertainment".
Girls Symphony
This is an everyday after-school girls’ unit formed by eight people who are active individually as gravure, model, performer and so on.
They play a popular and cute harmony of their glittering days of youth.
First single released on August 31st last year!
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HKT48
Started from Hakata, Fukuoka, they are the 4th group of AKB48 Project following AKB48, SKE48 and NMB48. Currently there are 52 members in total.
On October 23, 2011, they debuted in front of 15,000 people at AKB 48’s handshake meeting in Seibu Dome.
On November 26th the same year, they started LIVE performances at their home base--"HKT48 Theater".
On March 20, 2013, their debut single was released. It ranked the 1st on the Oricon Weekly Chart. As female artists, they are renewing a record that their successive nine singles since debut topped the Oricon Chart.
Currently they are doing a tour in Kanto.
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idolcollege
With the concept "let's bring up the future idols together", this project accumulates singing, dancing and acting lessons for girls. The whole procedure is during public events where the girls’ progress is evaluated and their growth being cheered by the audience.
idolrenaissance
The 8-member group debuted in 2014. Averaging 15 years old, they are now active with the theme "singing and dancing to perform famous songs, regardless of time and genre". After releasing 6 singles and 1 album, they succeeded in holding their biggest one-man live show at Zepp DiverCity in November 2016. In June 2017, their first original song written by Yusuke Koide will be released. Their next leap attracts attention.
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JELNO！
"As singers, dancers and idols, we are gemstone which will shine with polishment" Holding this concept, they aim at becoming supreme jewels!
They are delighted to deliver cheerful and bustling stages
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kamiyado
From Harajuku! Five-person idol unit
The group name "KAMIYADO" is a combination of "Jingumae(an area of Tokyo)" and "Harajuku".
The acronym for KAMIYADO (KMYD)
K = KAWAII (Cute!)
M = MAX (Full force!)
Y = YELL (Cheers!)
D = DREAM (Dream!)
Based in Harajuku, they are active to deliver the above elements to you.
Kikkawa You
Born on May 1, 1992, Ibaraki prefecture. After completing training courses of the Hello! Project (a major Japanese idol agency), she made her solo debut in 2011. With outstanding singing skills and gifted eloquence full of humor, she actively participates in oversea events (17 times to 7 countries in the past). She also actively challenges doing stages, acting in drama and working as a gravure, etc. Starting from June, she will appear as a guest performer in “Umebou Pikaichi”, a jazz entertainment mime show. On May 24th she will release her 11th single.
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LovelyDoll
LovelyDoll has a slogan "always your dolls♪". They are so cute that induces the desire to keep them at a close distance, yet they also have professional LIVE performances. This orthodox idol unit is expanding its stages full of entertaining elements!
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MAGiCAL PUNCHLiNE
On February 19, 2016, the group was made up from members who engaged in a diversity of activities as model and talent. Group name is a coined word meaning "magical word". On July 20, 2016, they took major debut with a mini album through Pony Canyon. On January 2017, their first regular performance was held at the AKIBA Cultures Theater, and all the following six performances enjoyed great success. On July 20, 2017, the group will celebrate its first anniversary.
Maison book girl
This 4-member New Age Pop Unit, known as Bukuga, consists of Megumi Koshoji, Aoi Yagawa, Yui Inoue and Rin Wada.
Musician Kenta Sakurai thoroughly produced from songs to the world outlook, which with its own musicality and branding called up a topic. They took major debut in November 2016. On April 5, 2017, they released the long-awaited first major album.
Starting from April 2 of the same year, they decided to hold their first one-man live tour at 6 places throughout Japan.
Manekikecak
Since debut in August 2015, their 2 consecutive singles both won the first place in the Oricon Daily Rankings. In the TIF 2016 main stage contest live show held last year, they ended up ranking the first in both the web voting and audience voting from the qualifying to the finals, and achieved a perfect victory. The song that they performed in the finals was awarded the Idol Song Prize 2016 as well. In June 2017, they decided to take a major debut through Universal Music.
MAPLEZ
Formed in Hiroshima on 1st January 2013.
With Matsumoto Masaya, the leader of Hiroshima's music production unit "Oscillophone" being their sound producer, their weapons are sounds based on Rock · Electro with the theme "light" and "shadow", and nonstop live performances without MC section. This is an idol unit that continues its journey to increase its "guards" across Japan.
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Negicco
Formed in 2003, this idol unit lives in Niigata. Members include Nao☆, Megu and Kaede. Currently serving as "Tourism and Sightseeing Ambassador for Niigata." In 2016, they successfully held one-man live shows at Nakano Sunplaza, NHK Hall, and a 2-day event at Naeba Prince Hotel in December. In 2017, it has been decided that they will have a live house tour with a final stop at Zepp DiverCity.
Nijicon
Active as voice actors, illustrators, cosplayers, choreographers, etc., as well as idols to create feelings of excitement and agitation, they are a group from illustration SNS "pixiv" with the theme "every day is a cultural festival!". Their major debut DVD single will be released on April 26 through King Records.
After their debut at TIF 2014, this time will be their fourth appearance in the four consecutive years.
Niji-no-kakehashi
Centered around Sendai, Tohoku, they are looking for colorful and glittering members as a nice enlargement plan♪
"Niji No Kakehashi (Bridge of rainbow)" is an idol group who support dreams and hopes. Currently, they are based in local Sendai while being active in National Capital Region and Tokai Area!
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OnePixcel
The unit was formed in September 2015. Based on the concept of "FREE&EASY", they are mainly focused on one-man live shows without being restricted by existing common sense. Since the first live performance, their one-man live shows often appear in the band set. They released a mini album on June 22, 2016, the 1st Single on November 23, and the 2nd Single on April 19, 2017.
OSAKA☆SYUNKASYUTO
From Japan! Unconventional dance & vocal idol unit averaging 18 years old. Centered around lead vocal MAINA, they offer stages of surprises by singing and dancing to perform songs from soulful ROCK to funk and ballad. Their performance is absolutely unforgettable, and makes you eager to see more. They are OSAKA ☆ SYUNKASYUTO.
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Parfait
Parfait means "cute" and "perfect".
As the words indicate, they aim to be an idol group that is beloved like sweet and delicious parfait.
With the concept of mainstream idols, they showcase cute and high-level performances.
PASSPO☆
This "singing, dancing, playing" group consists of 7 people who bring spectators to an unforgettable journey with their girls’ rock. It is famous as "idol-supportive rate No. 1 idol", and there are always many love calls from co-stars to them at the events. This year will be their full-attendance since TIF 2010. Their slogan is " persistence is the shortest rule".
predia
Average age being 27 years old, this unique 10-member adult idol group "predia" is the sexiest in Japan, and has the best singing ability to stimulate your senses.
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sora tob sakana
Formed in July 2014, this idol unit is full of new possibilities with an average age of 14. It consists of Maraika Rei Kazama, Fuka Kanzaki, Natsuka Teraguchi and Mana Yamazaki. It has narrative songs of a mixture of post-rock / electronica, etc., and pure and straightforward performances as well. On April 30, 2017, their first one-man show as the band set--“sora tob sakana” was held at Ebisu LIQUIDROOM!
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TEAM SYACHIHOKO
Based in Nagoya, this is a five-person idol unit from Aichi prefecture. Their debut performace was a road show at Nagoya Castle in 2012. Having succeeded in holding independent show at Nagoya Civic General Gymnasium in March 2017, they entered the sixth year with a new goal "ROAD to Nagoya Dome Maeyada"!
The dance for philosophy
Started in August 2015. Consisting of 4 people--Mariri Okutsu, Maria Sato, Haru Hinata and Otoha Totsuka, this idol group aims for FUNKY BUT CHIC.
tsuribit
Tsuribit debuted as an idol group who pledged to engage in fishing. Their songs with fishing theme and mainstream pop music taste are attractive. The tickets to their one-man live held at AKASAKA BLITZ this year were sold out. They are also active in TV shows and so on, which raises their publicity and their fans are rapidly increasing. Average age is 16 years old. As idol and angler, the girls will fish the world someday!
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UP UP GIRLS kakko KARI
This idol unit is composed of Minami Sengoku, Konatsu Furukawa, Saki Mori, Ayano Sato, Akari Saho, Azusa Sekine and Manami Arai. It is a LIVE show athlete group with toned bodies that are able to give fiery performance at any time, after experiences such as 47 prefectural tour, unprecedented Mt. Fuji peak live, and 2-hour completely nonstop live performances, and so on. Last year they made it to an one-man LIVE show at Nippon Budokan! In 2017 new member also joined the group.
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VANILLA BEANS
They are "fashionable idols" with a neat and innocent atmosphere that come in the wind of Northern Europe.
Taking advantage of outstanding talk skills and the two members’ characteristics—“idol otaku" and "real celebrity", they are active also as personalities and event hostesses in television, radio, web, etc.
October 3 this year marks the tenth anniversary of their debut.
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X21
X21 was made up from the finalists of the 13th and 14th Japan Bishōjo Contest. Their CD debut was in March 2014! After that, their 5th single won the 5th place upon Oricon Weekly Chart. In 2016, aiming for a nation-wide popular song, they released a single in collaboration with Tetsuya Komuro, Goro Matsui, and Tsugutoshi Goto. Following the 9th single, their 2nd album is on sale from March 15th!
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yamaguchi kassei gakuen
Boasting of their hottest performances and touching songs, they are attracting attention while doing activities throughout Japan. In addition, appointed as the home ambassador of Yamaguchi prefecture, they actively engage in events to promote the local community revitalization both within and outside the prefecture.
Yanakoto Sotto Mute
Formed in June 2016. "Even if you gently mute all the disgusting daily triviality, it will do no good, but just try singing to a sad melody against rock sound for the time being." Their first one-man show held at Shibuya WWW was SOLDOUT. Their first album was elected into a promoting project by the Tower Records(a major CD chain store in Japan), which was the first time for an idol group.
You'll Melt More!l
Their songs have lyrics for those who carry scratches and sounds of unlimited power. This 4-member girls’ new wave group is fighting to reduce pressure on the cramped world. Having much collaboration with rock bands, their genre-less movement becomes a tope. They are also popular abroad, and are holding one-man live shows in various countries. They are going to release a mini album in June and will do a summer tour including Akasaka BLITZ on July 23.
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zettai chokkyu joshi playballs
Formed in June 2015, this idol group has a goal of promoting baseball. With members being former baseball/softball club member, baseball club manager, former cheerleader, brass band cheering team member, everyone in the group has some experience related with baseball in some way. They spread the wonderfulness and enjoyment of baseball to the world through songs and performances.