Iris (group) explained

Iris
Origin:Japan
Genre:J-pop, anison
Years Active:–present
Label:Avex
Associated Acts:Prizmmy
Current Members:
Past Members:Azuki Shibuya

Iris (stylized as i☆Ris) is a Japanese idol girl group,[1] formed in 2012 by Avex. The group currently consists of five members: Saki Yamakita, Yu Serizawa, Himika Akaneya, Yūki Wakai, and Miyu Kubota. The leader is Saki Yamakita.[2] In addition to their music career, all members are also active as voice actresses, most notably in the video game and anime series PriPara.[3] The group has also performed themes for the anime series Wise Man's Grandchild, Magical Girl Site, Magical Sempai, and Twin Star Exorcists.

History

The group was formed as a result of the that was held in 2012 (of the six successful candidates). On November 7, 2012, the group debuted with its first single titled "Color" (on the label Avex).[4] Their third single "Rainbow" was released on August 21, 2013.

On January 21, 2021, it was announced that Azuki Shibuya would graduate from the group on March 31.[5]

On November 7, 2022, during the "Iris 10th Anniversary Live~a Live~" concert, an anime film titled was announced and premiered in Japanese theaters on May 17, 2024.[6] [7]

Members

Current members

Former members

Discography

Singles

No.TitleRelease dateStandard Item NumberChartsAlbum
CD+BDCD+DVDCDJPN
[8]
1"Color"November 7, 2012AVCA-49961/BAVCA-49962100We are Iris!
2May 22, 2013AVCA-62112/B (TYPE-A)
AVCA-62113/B (TYPE-B)
AVCA-62114 (TYPE-C)6210th Anniversary Best Album 〜Best i☆Rist〜
3"Rainbow"August 21, 2013AVCA-62579/B (TYPE-A)
AVCA-62580/B (TYPE-B)
AVCA-62581 (TYPE-C)37We are Iris!
4"Wonderland"November 20, 2013AVCA-62983/B (TYPE-A)
AVCA-62984/B (TYPE-B)
AVCA-62985 (TYPE-C)28
5June 18, 2014AVCA-74447/BAVCA-744482710th Anniversary Best Album 〜Best i☆Rist〜
6"Make it!"August 20, 2014AVCA-74515/BAVCA-7451626We are Iris!
7November 12, 2014EYCA-10117/BEYCA-101181910th Anniversary Best Album 〜Best i☆Rist〜
8"Realize!"February 18, 2015EYCA-10263/BEYCA-1026422We are Iris!
9July 8, 2015EYCA-10503/BEYCA-105048Ths !s i☆Ris
10October 28, 2015EYCA-10617/BEYCA-1061821
11"Goin' on"February 7, 2016EYCA-10798/BEYCA-107998
12"Ready Smile!"June 1, 2016EYCA-10998/BEYCA-109999Wonderful Palette
13"Re:Call"August 3, 2016EYCA-11059/BEYCA-1106011
14"Shining Star"March 8, 2017EYCA-11306/BEYCA-1130710
15"Memorial"February 21, 2018EYCA-11850/BEYCA-1185118Shall we☆Carnival
16"Changing point"May 9, 2018EYCA-11869/BEYCA-118708
17"Endless Notes"February 13, 2019EYCA-12282/BEYCA-12281
EYCA-12283
12
18"Ultimate☆Magic"May 22, 2019EYCA-12510/BEYCA-12509
EYCA-12511
8
19"Fantastic Illusion"August 28, 2019EYCA-12608/BEYCA-12609
EYCA-12607
13
20"Summer Dude"August 18, 2021EYCA-13464/BEYCA-13463/BEYCA-134651410th Anniversary Best Album 〜Best i☆Rist〜
21 / December 8, 2021EYCA-13547/BEYCA-13546/BEYCA-1354815
22"Queens Bluff"August 3, 2022EYCA-13824/BEYCA-13823/BEYCA-1382511
23"Let you know! / August 23, 2023EYCA-14161/BEYCA-14160/BEYCA-141629
24"White Lyrical Kingdom / January 24, 2024EYCA-14264/BEYCA-14263/BEYCA-1426510
25 / June 12, 2024EYCA-14362/BEYCA-14361/BEYCA-14363

Albums

No.Album detailsStandard Item NumberCharts
CD+Blu-rayCD+DVDCDJPN
[9]
AVCA-62271/B200
1We are i☆Ris!
  • Released: April 8, 2015
EYCA-10433/B(TYPE-A)EYCA-10434/B(TYPE-B)EYCA-10435(TYPE-C)13
2Th!s s i☆Ris
  • Released: April 20, 2016
EYCA-10800/BEYCA-10801/BEYCA-1080216
3Wonderful Palette
  • Released: November 1, 2017
EYCA-11758/BEYCA-11757/BEYCA-1175916
4Shall we☆Carnival
  • Released: March 13, 2020
EYCA-12849/BEYCA-1285010
Best10th Anniversary Best Album 〜Best i☆Rist〜
  • Released: November 7, 2022
EYCA-13872〜4/B〜C (3CD+2BD)
EYCA-13875〜6/B (2CD+BD)
EYCA-13877/8 (2CD)12
Besti☆Ris Coupling Best
  • Released: March 20, 2024
EYCA-14279~80 (2CD)25

DVDs / Blu-ray Discs

No.TitleCharts
JPN
DVD

[10]
1 "i☆Ris 1st ANNIVERSARY LIVE -THANK YOU ALL-"
  • Format(s): DVD
71
2"i☆Ris 1st Live Tour 2015 ~We are i☆Ris!@ZEPP TOKYO"
  • Released:
  • Format(s): DVD, Blu-Ray
26 (Blu-Ray)
116 (DVD)
3"i☆Ris Formation 4th Anniversary Live"
  • Released:
  • Format(s): DVD, Blu-Ray
4"i☆Ris 4th Anniversary Live ~418~ @NIPPON BUDOKAN"
  • Released:
  • Format(s): DVD, Blu-Ray
5"i☆Ris 5th Anniversary Live ~Go~"
  • Released:
  • Format(s): DVD, Blu-Ray
6"i☆Ris 6th Anniversary Live ~Lock on♡ 無理なんて言わせないっ!~"
  • Released:
  • Format(s): DVD, Blu-Ray
7" i☆Ris 5th Live Tour 2019 ~FEVER~"
  • Released:
  • Format(s): DVD, Blu-Ray
8"i☆Ris 7th Anniversary Live 〜七福万来〜"
  • Released:
  • Format(s): DVD, Blu-Ray
9"i☆Ris 8th Anniversary Live 〜88888888〜"
  • Released:
  • Format(s): DVD, Blu-Ray
10"i☆Ris LIVE 2021 〜storiez〜"
  • Released:
  • Format(s): DVD, Blu-Ray
18 (Blu-ray)
19 (DVD)
11"i☆Ris Music Video Collection 2012-2020"
  • Released:
  • Format(s): DVD, Blu-Ray
12"i☆Ris 6th Live Tour 2021 ~Carnival~"
  • Released:
  • Format(s): DVD, Blu-Ray
13"i☆Ris 9th Anniversary Live 〜Queen's Message〜"
  • Released:
  • Format(s): DVD, Blu-Ray
14"i☆Ris 7th Live Tour 2022 ~Traveling~"
  • Released:
  • Format(s): DVD, Blu-Ray
15"i☆Ris 10th Anniversary Live 〜a Live〜"
  • Released:
  • Format(s): DVD, Blu-Ray
19 (Blu-ray)
20 (DVD)

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: i☆Ris、"夢アド"に刺激受ける「見習いたい」. Oricon. 2015-03-17. 2015-04-26. ja.
  2. Web site: 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. Oricon. 2013-08-21. 2015-04-26. ja.
  3. Web site: 2018-06-30. i☆Ris - Interview (2018). 2021-05-10. J-Generation. en-US.
  4. Web site: 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. Oricon. 2012-11-07. 2015-04-26. ja.
  5. Web site: Azuki Shibuya Graduates From i☆Ris Idol Group on March 31. . January 21, 2021 . January 21, 2021 .
  6. Web site: Loo. Egan. i☆Ris Voice Actress Idol Group Gets Anime Film in 2024. Anime News Network. November 7, 2022. November 7, 2022.
  7. Web site: Cayanan. Joanna. i☆Ris the Movie -Full Energy!!- Anime Film's Trailer Reveals More Cast, Staff, May 17 Premiere. Anime News Network. February 15, 2024. February 15, 2024.
  8. Web site: i☆Risのシングル売上ランキング. Oricon. 2015-04-26. ja.
  9. Web site: i☆Risのアルバム売上ランキング. Oricon. 2015-04-26. ja.
  10. Web site: i☆RisのDVD売上ランキング. Oricon. 2015-04-26. ja.