Akishibu Project


Akishibu Project is a Japanese idol girl group. They aim to "bring the cultures of Shibuya and Akihabara together". The group was formed by a former member of BiS and there are currently eight active members. The group performs regularly at TwinBoxAkibahara, in addition to performing live concerts in and outside of Japan. The group performed in Thailand at Japan Expo 2016. Their single "Summer☆Summer/セツナツリ" reached the 9th place on the Weekly Oricon Singles Chart.

History

2012: Formation and debut

Akishibu Project was formed in the late 2012, and debuted officially with Thirteen members on May 24, 2013. However, the group’s full scale start up begins in March 2014.

2018: Auditions and major debut

Auditions were held in early 2018 to find members to join the group prior to their major debut. Out of over 1,200 applicants, 21 were chosen to participate in the second round of auditions on SHOWROOM Live, a live-streaming website. Four girls were chosen from the 21 as new members. During their stage debut, Akishibu Project announced their major debut single, "Hola! Hola! Summer", would be released on August 15, 2018.

Members

Current members

Update: July 2018.
NameNicknameBirthdateAgeMember color*TwitterInstagramNotes
Hinako KeraHinahi Orange@aksb_kera@kerahinako1105
Yue MiyataniYuechi Red@aksb_miyatani@yue_miyataniLeader
Miiro TaguchiMiichan Pink@aksb_taguchi@miiro_taguchi
Mahiro HoshinoHoni Blue@aksb_honii@mhr_honi
Ruka OkonogiRuururu Silver※White@aksb_ruka@okonogi_ruka
Mizuki TsushiroTsushiro Emerald Green@aksb_mizuki@__tsushiromizuki
Fukuyama RinoRinomaru Light Blue@aksb_rino@rinomaru_
Kanno Serina Light Green@aksb_serina@serina_kanno
Mashiro RihoRittan Purple@aksb_masiro@mashiro_riho
Morishita KanonNonchan Yellow@aksb_kanon@morisita_kanon

* All colour values are approximate.

1st Generation Members

Albums

Singles