Iris (group)
Iris (stylized as i☆Ris) is a Japanese voice acting and singing female idol group,[1][2] formed in 2012 by Avex.
Iris | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Japan |
| Genres | J-pop, anison |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | Avex |
| Members | Saki Yamakita Yu Serizawa Himika Akaneya Yūki Wakai Miyu Kubota |
| Past members | Azuki Shibuya |
| Website | iris |
The group currently consists of five members: Saki Yamakita, Yu Serizawa, Himika Akaneya, Yūki Wakai, and Miyu Kubota.[2] The leader is Saki Yamakita.[3] It was labeled a "hybrid group", because of the members' work as voice actresses in addition to performing as singing idols.[2] They provide the voices for main characters in the arcade game and anime franchise PriPara.[4] The group has also performed themes for the anime series Magical Girl Site , Magical Sempai, and Twin Star Exorcists.
History
The group was formed as a result of the Anison Vocal Audition (アニソン・ボーカルオーディション) that was held in 2012 (of the six successful candidates).[3] On November 7, 2012, the group debuted with its first single titled "Color" (on the label Avex).[1] Their third single "Rainbow" was released on August 21, 2013.[3][5]
On January 21, 2021, it was announced that Azuki Shibuya would graduate from the group on March 31.[6]
On November 7, 2022, during the "Iris 10th Anniversary Live~a Live~" concert, an anime film titled Iris the Movie -Full Energy!!- was announced and will premiere in Japanese theaters in 2024.[7]
Members
Current members
- Saki Yamakita (山北早紀) - Leader
- Yū Serizawa (芹澤優)
- Himika Akaneya (茜屋日海夏)
- Yūki Wakai (若井友希)
- Miyu Kubota (久保田未夢)
Former members
- Azuki Shibuya (澁谷梓希)
Timeline
Discography
Singles
| No. | Title | Release date | Standard Item Number | Charts | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CD+DVD | CD | JPN [5] | ||||
| 1 | "Color" | November 7, 2012 | AVCA-49961/B | AVCA-49962 | 100 | We are Iris!!! |
| 2 | "Ichizu" (イチズ) | May 22, 2013 | AVCA-62112/B (TYPE-A) AVCA-62113/B (TYPE-B) | AVCA-62114 (TYPE-C) | 62 | |
| 3 | "Rainbow" | August 21, 2013 | AVCA-62579/B (TYPE-A) AVCA-62580/B (TYPE-B) | AVCA-62581 (TYPE-C) | 37 | We are Iris!!! |
| 4 | "Wonderland" | November 20, 2013 | AVCA-62983/B (TYPE-A) AVCA-62984/B (TYPE-B) | AVCA-62985 (TYPE-C) | 28 | |
| 5 | "Itazura Taiyō" (徒太陽) | June 18, 2014 | AVCA-74447/B | AVCA-74448 | 27 | |
| 6 | "Make it!" | August 20, 2014 | AVCA-74515/B | AVCA-74516 | 26 | We are Iris!!! |
| 7 | "Miracle Paradise" (ミラクル☆パラダイス) | November 12, 2014 | EYCA-10117/B | EYCA-10118 | 19 | |
| 8 | "Realize!" | February 18, 2015 | EYCA-10263/B | EYCA-10264 | 22 | We are Iris!!! |
| 9 | "Dream Parade" (ドリームパレード) | July 8, 2015 | EYCA-10503/B | EYCA-10504 | 8 | Th!s !s i☆Ris!! |
| 10 | "Bright Fantasy" (ブライトファンタジー) | October 28, 2015 | EYCA-10617/B | EYCA-10618 | 21 | |
| 11 | "Goin' on" | February 7, 2016 | EYCA-10798/B | EYCA-10799 | 8 | |
| 12 | "Ready Smile!!" | June 1, 2016 | EYCA-10998/B | EYCA-10999 | 9 | Wonderful Palette |
| 13 | "Re:Call" | August 3, 2016 | EYCA-11059/B | EYCA-11060 | 11 | |
| 14 | "Shining Star" | March 8, 2017 | EYCA-11306/B | EYCA-11307 | 10 | |
| 15 | "Memorial" | February 21, 2018 | EYCA-11850/B | EYCA-11851 | 18 | Shall we☆Carnival |
| 16 | "Changing point" | May 9, 2018 | EYCA-11869/B | EYCA-11870 | 8 | |
| 17 | "Endless Notes" | February 13, 2019 | EYCA-12282/B | EYCA-12281 EYCA-12283 | 12 | |
| 18 | "Ultimate☆Magic" | May 22, 2019 | EYCA-12510/B | EYCA-12509 EYCA-12511 | 8 | |
| 19 | "Fantastic Illusion" | August 28, 2019 | EYCA-12608/B | EYCA-12609 EYCA-12607 | 13 | |
| 20 | "Summer Dude" | August 18, 2021 | EYCA-13463/B | EYCA-13465 | 14 | |
| 21 | "12gatsu no Snowry/Heartbeat Kyujōsho" (12月のSnowry / ハートビート急上昇) | December 8, 2021 | EYCA-13546/B | EYCA-13548 | 15 | |
| 22 | "Queens Bluff" | August 3, 2022 | EYCA-13823 / B | EYCA-13825 | ||
Albums
| No. | Album details | Standard Item Number | Charts | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CD+Blu-ray | CD+DVD | CD | JPN [8] | ||
| — | Cover☆Ris (カバ☆リス, Kabarisu)
| AVCA-62271/B | 200 | ||
| 1 | We are i☆Ris!!!
| EYCA-10433/B（TYPE-A） EYCA-10434/B（TYPE-B） | EYCA-10435（TYPE-C） | 13 | |
| 2 | Th!s !s i☆Ris!!
| EYCA-10800/B | EYCA-10801/B | EYCA-10802 | 16 |
| 3 | Wonderful Palette
| EYCA-11758/B | EYCA-11757/B | EYCA-11759 | 16 |
| 4 | Shall we☆Carnival
| EYCA-12849/B | EYCA-12850 | 10 | |
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DVDs / Blu-ray Discs
| No. | Title | Charts |
|---|---|---|
| JPN DVD [9] | ||
| 1 | "i☆Ris 1st ANNIVERSARY LIVE -THANK YOU ALL-"
| 71 |
| 2 | "i☆Ris 1st Live Tour 2015 ~We are i☆Ris!! @ZEPP TOKYO"
| 26 (Blu-Ray) 116 (DVD) |
| 3 | "i☆Ris Formation 4th Anniversary Live"
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| 4 | "i☆Ris 4th Anniversary Live ~418~ @NIPPON BUDOKAN"
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References
- ^ a b "声優アイドルユニットの卵、i☆Risがエイベックスからデビュー" (in Japanese). Oricon. 2012-11-07. Retrieved 2015-04-26.
- ^ a b c "i☆Ris、"夢アド"に刺激受ける「見習いたい」" (in Japanese). Oricon. 2015-03-17. Retrieved 2015-04-26.
- ^ a b c "i☆Ris『萌え系から天然まで、メンバーのキャラクターは？！』" [iRis Special Interview] (in Japanese). Oricon. 2013-08-21. Retrieved 2015-04-26.
- ^ "i☆Ris - Interview (2018)". J-Generation. 2018-06-30. Retrieved 2021-05-10.
- ^ a b "i☆Risのシングル売上ランキング" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved 2015-04-26.
- ^ "Azuki Shibuya Graduates From i☆Ris Idol Group on March 31". Anime News Network. January 21, 2021. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
- ^ Loo, Egan (November 7, 2022). "i☆Ris Voice Actress Idol Group Gets Anime Film in 2024". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 7, 2022.
- ^ "i☆Risのアルバム売上ランキング" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved 2015-04-26.
- ^ "i☆RisのDVD売上ランキング" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved 2015-04-26.
External links
- Official website
- Profile on the Oricon website