Saturday, August 21, 2021

The Kids Are Alright: Rabi Rabu IDOL School


Based in Okinawa and created by Colors Modeling Agency, Rabi Rabu IDOL School (Rabbit Love IDOL School) debuted on September 20, 2020.  The group’s first solo live was on October 25, 2020.  All members are models who also appear in commercials and movies.  Their debut single was released on July 7, 2021, while the music video for it appeared on YouTube on August 7.  The members of Rabi Rabu IDOL School wrote the lyrics for the song too!    

I couldnt find the birthdays for any of the girls, but the description for the music video “Rabi Rabu IDOL School Song” mentions they are in 4th to 6th grades.    
 
Members:
Fujibayashi Yume - Official Color: Pink
Shimabukuro Rairi - Official Color: Blue
Murakami Hina - Official Color: Red
Sano Junna - Official Color: White
Kawamura Yunan - Official Color: Purple
Sakihama Riko - Official Color: Green
Ikehara Kanon - Official Color: Sky Blue
Miyuu - Official Color: Black
Tokumoto Tiara - Official Color: Orange
Higashionna Ruka - Official Color: Mocha Brown
 
Graduated Member:
Riona - Official Color: Yellow


For some reason the new president of Okinawa Kaiho Bank was interviewed by four different members of the community, and Sano Junna was chosen to be one!  

 
Single:
“Rabi Rabu IDOL School Song” (July 7, 2021) 

Wednesday, August 4, 2021

The Kids Are Alright: SPATIO ERPHY


SPATIO is an indie idol group from Oita that debuted on December 24, 2011.  On July 22, 2018, their sister group, SPATIO KIDS, made their debut.  In February 2020 the group changed their name to SPATIO ERPHY to reflect a new, more mature image.  SPATIO ERPHY sing SPATIO songs and various cover songs but have also released a single of an original song, “Jump! Jump! Jump!”, in May 2020.  They have kept the same lineup since their debut.       

Members:


Yua (Leader) - Born on October 11, 2007.  Official Color: Green. 


Saki - Born on September 10, 2008.  Official Color: Pink. 


Mina - Born on January 3, 2009.  Official Color: Yellow. 


Aina - Born on April 19, 2009.  Official Color: Purple. 
Trivia: Aina plays the piano and knows some English.    

Here's an early performance from SPATIO KIDS.  


“We Love TRINITA
” is my personal favorite SPATIO song!  


Here is a fan video with Japanese lyrics for “Jump! Jump! Jump!” 

Some information in my article was taken from the Japanese Wikipedia article on SPATIO

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