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Fruits Zipper

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Fruits Zipper
Fruits Zipper at Japan Expo Thailand 2024
Fruits Zipper at Japan Expo Thailand 2024
Background information
OriginJapan
GenresJ-pop
Years active2022–present
LabelsKawaii Lab.
Members
  • Amane Tsukiashi
  • Karen Matsumoto
  • Mana Manaka
  • Yui Sakurai
  • Noel Hayase
  • Luna Nakagawa
  • Suzuka Chinzei
Websitefruitszipper.asobisystem.com

Fruits Zipper (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese girl group that formed in 2022. They debuted with the digital single "Kimi no Akarui Mirai o Oikakete" in April 2022 and released their first album New Kawaii in April 2024.

History

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2022–present: Debut and TikTok success

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The formation of Fruits Zipper was officially announced on February 14, 2022,[1] and the group's line-up was revealed on February 22.[2] They released their debut digital single, "Kimi no Akarui Mirai o Oikakete", on April 10.[3] Their second digital single, "Watashi no Ichiban Kawaī tokoro", was released on April 29,[4] and later went viral on TikTok.[5] On May 20, their third digital single, "Kanpeki Shugi de☆", was released.[6] Their fourth digital single, "Radio Galaxy", which was produced by Yuc'e was released on July 29.[7] From August to September, Fruits Zipper released four digital singles: "Skyfeelan",[8] "Fre-Fru Summer!",[9] "We are Frontier",[10] and "Re→Try & Fly".[11] On September 12, they held their first solo performance at Liquid Room in Tokyo.[12] On November 11, they released their ninth digital single "Sekai wa Kimi kara Hajimaru" – the song was used as the theme song for CBC TV drama Link!.[13] On December 31, Fruits Zipper performed overseas for the first time in Taiwan.[14]

Their tenth digital single, "Hapi Choco", was released on February 1, 2023.[15] They embarked on their first tour in February.[16] On April 5, they held their first overseas concert in Taiwan.[17] On May 4, their eleveth digital single, "Chō Medetai Song ～Konnani Shiawasede Īnokana?～", was released.[18] On August 4, they released their twelfth digital single, "Pure in the World".[19] They embarked on their first national tour in September.[20] Their viral digital single "Watashi no Ichiban Kawaī tokoro" was re-released on September 13 as Fruits Zipper's first maxi-single.[21] On October 4, they released their thirteenth digital single, "Co-Kosei",[22] followed by their fourteenth digital single, "Kimikoi", on October 29.[23] In December they won the New Artist Award at the 65th Japan Record Awards.[24]

On April 10, 2024, they released their first album New Kawaii.[25] On May 18 and 19, they held their second anniversary concerts at the Nippon Budokan.[26] They released their second maxi-single, "New Kawaii / Fruits Basket", on September 18.[27]

Members

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  • Amane Tsukiashi (月足 天音)
  • Karen Matsumoto (松本 かれん)
  • Mana Manaka (真中 まな)
  • Yui Sakurai (櫻井 優衣)
  • Noel Hayase (早瀬 ノエル)
  • Luna Nakagawa (仲川 瑠夏)
  • Suzuka Chinzei (鎮西 寿々歌)

Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Album details Peak
chart
positions
Oricon
[28] 		Billboard
[29]
New Kawaii 2 2

Singles

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Title Year Peak
chart
positions 		Album
Oricon[28] Billboard[30]
"Kimi no Akarui Mirai o Oikakete" (君の明るい未来を追いかけて) 2022 — — New Kawaii
"Watashi no Ichiban Kawaī tokoro" (わたしの一番かわいいところ)[A] 4 13
"Kanpeki Shugi de☆" (完璧主義で☆) — — Non-album single
"Radio Galaxy" — — New Kawaii
"Skyfeelan" — — Non-album single
"Fre-Fru Summer!" (ふれふるサマー！) — — New Kawaii
"We are Frontier" — — Non-album singles
"Re→Try & Fly" — —
"Sekai wa Kimi kara Hajimaru" (世界はキミからはじまる) — —
"Hapi Choco" (ハピチョコ) 2023 — — New Kawaii
"Chō Medetai Song ～Konnani Shiawasede Īnokana?～" (超めでたいソング ～こんなに幸せでいいのかな？) — —
"Pure in the World" (ぴゅあいんざわーるど) — —
"Co-Kosei" (Co-個性) — —
"Kimikoi" (キミコイ) — —
"New Kawaii" 2024 3 10 Non-album singles
"Fruits Basket" (フルーツバスケット) 39
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Awards and nominations

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Award ceremony Year Category Nominee(s)/work(s) Result Ref.
Japan Record Awards 2023 New Artist Award Fruits Zipper Won [24]

Notes

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  1. ^ "Watashi no Ichiban Kawaī tokoro" was re-released as a maxi-single on September 13, 2023.

References

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  1. ^ "アソビシステム、日本アイドル文化を世界へ発信する新プロジェクト『KAWAII LAB.』発足！ 新アイドルグループ・FRUITS ZIPPER誕生". Pop'n'Roll (in Japanese). February 14, 2022. Archived from the original on 2022-02-14.
  2. ^ "原宿から世界へ！アソビシステムの新アイドルFRUITS ZIPPER、7人のメンバーを公開". Natalie (in Japanese). February 22, 2022.
  3. ^ "アソビシステム発アイドルグループ FRUITS ZIPPER、TikTok話題曲がバイラル好調 "KAWAII"無敵ぶりを発揮するプロ集団". Real Sound (in Japanese). June 14, 2022.
  4. ^ "FRUITS ZIPPER、2ndシングル「わたしの一番かわいいところ」をリリース ヤマモトショウが制作". Spice (in Japanese). April 29, 2022.
  5. ^ "FRUITS ZIPPER「THE FIRST TAKE」初登場 「わたしの一番かわいいところ」を一発撮りパフォーマンス". Oricon (in Japanese). May 1, 2024.
  6. ^ "FRUITS ZIPPER、3rdシングル「完璧主義で☆」をリリース". Ototoy (in Japanese). May 24, 2022.
  7. ^ "FRUITS ZIPPER return with a music video for new single "RADIO GALAXY"". Hyper Japan. July 29, 2022.
  8. ^ "FRUITS ZIPPER、4曲連続リリースが決定 第1弾はメンバーのツイートをもとに作詞された「skyfeelan」". Spice (in Japanese). August 12, 2022.
  9. ^ "FRUITS ZIPPER、夏のテンション爆上げ曲「ふれふるサマー！」リリース＆9月12日開催の1stワンマンライブ詳細発表". Barks (in Japanese). August 19, 2022.
  10. ^ "FRUITS ZIPPER、グループ史上一番"カッコいい"楽曲「We are Frontier」リリース". Spice (in Japanese). September 2, 2022.
  11. ^ "FRUITS ZIPPER、8thシングル「Re→TRY & FLY」リリース ボカロP「ゆうゆ」とコラボレーション". Spice (in Japanese). September 9, 2022.
  12. ^ "FRUITS ZIPPER初ワンマンでLIQUIDROOMを満員に！7人それぞれの"きっかけ"". Natalie (in Japanese). September 15, 2022.
  13. ^ "鎮西寿々歌、高校生と大学生の2役に挑戦「背中を押してくれるような作品に」 主題歌はFRUITS ZIPPER「世界はキミからはじまる」に決定". Oricon (in Japanese). September 15, 2023.
  14. ^ "FRUITS ZIPPER、海外公演で7万人を魅了 台湾カウントダウンライブ出演で"原宿から世界へ"". Oricon (in Japanese). January 6, 2023.
  15. ^ "FRUITS ZIPPER、バレンタインデーに送る新曲「ハピチョコ」配信＆MV公開". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). February 1, 2023.
  16. ^ "FRUITS ZIPPER初のライブツアー開催、東京は男性限定＆女性限定の2公演". Natalie (in Japanese). 2022-10-08. Archived from the original on 2022-10-08. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  17. ^ "起點現場 / 串連北中南 FRUITS ZIPPER 台灣之旅大成功". Keedan (in Chinese). April 6, 2023.
  18. ^ "FRUITS ZIPPER、ファン待望「超めでたいソング～こんなに幸せでいいのかな?～」MV公開 爽やかな水色ワンピで夏らしさ全開". Oricon (in Japanese). July 7, 2023.
  19. ^ "FRUITS ZIPPER、「ぴゅあいんざわーるど」先行配信スタート&MVティザー公開". Ototoy (in Japanese). August 4, 2023.
  20. ^ "FRUITS ZIPPER、9月に初の全国ツアー開催". Natalie (in Japanese). April 10, 2023.
  21. ^ "FRUITS ZIPPER、1stシングル「わたしの一番かわいいところ」ジャケ写公開 9・13発売". Oricon (in Japanese). July 27, 2023.
  22. ^ "FRUITS ZIPPER、新曲「CO-個性」本日配信開始&完売のツアーファイナルのライヴ配信が決定". Ototoy (in Japanese). October 4, 2023.
  23. ^ "FRUITS ZIPPER、新曲「キミコイ」リリース記念でLINE MUSIC再生キャンペーンを開催". Oricon (in Japanese). November 16, 2023.
  24. ^ a b "【第65回レコ大】FRUITS ZIPPERが最優秀新人賞を受賞". Ototoy (in Japanese). December 30, 2023.
  25. ^ "FRUITS ZIPPER、1stアルバム『NEW KAWAII』収録曲&新ビジュアルを公開 リリースイベントの開催も発表". Oricon (in Japanese). February 21, 2024.
  26. ^ "【ライヴ・レポート】FRUITS ZIPPER、日本武道館で360°にNEW KAWAIIを届ける─〈FRUITS ZIPPER 2nd ANNIVERSARY 超めでたいライブ~NEW KAWAII~〉". Ototoy (in Japanese). May 19, 2024.
  27. ^ "FRUITS ZIPPER、2ndシングルCD「NEW KAWAII/フルーツバスケット」発売決定 コンセプトフォト&ジャケット写真公開". Oricon (in Japanese). July 31, 2024.
  28. ^ a b "Fruits Zipper | Oricon Style". Oricon. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  29. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Albums". Billboard Japan. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
  30. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved December 18, 2019.
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