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Fruits Zipper

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.

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

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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