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|---|---|
| 3Bjunior | |
| Kanji |
スリービージュニア |
| a.k.a |
3B jr. |
| Years Active |
2014-2018 |
| Website | |
(Please update each members profile photos from Stardust Section 3 Idol website)
3B junior was a 26-member idol training project represented by Stardust Promotion entertainment talent agency Section 3. The group was formed in 2014 and consists of members from disbanded groups such as Minitia Bears and Team Daioh Ika.
The group bears the same name with its parent department 3Bjunior (originally a rookie training department for model, actress and idol) since it was the result of the department's reorganization into an independent idol training department.[1] The groups aims for unit debuts through dance and vocal lessons.[2]
The group is referred as Momoiro Clover Z's little sister group.[3] Momoiro Clover Z manager, Akira Kawakami is the manager in charge.[4]On November 3, 2018, 3B junior disbanded and instead, the remaining 5 members formed a new group called "Amefurasshi".
History[]
Members of 3B junior in the Momoiro Clover Z National Stadium concert
The term of 3Bjunior as a rookie development department in Stardust Promotion section 3 is abolished as of 3Bjunior LIVE FINAL: Ore no Fujii 2014 live concert. 3Bjunior underwent a department reorganization into an individual idol department.[5]. Team Hotaru Ika and Team Daioh Ika disbandment were announced in the live concert. KAGAJO 4S and Minitia Bears were later disbanded in February and March, respectively.
On March 16, The members were present in Momoiro Clover Z's Momoclo Haru no Ichidaiji 2014 Kokuritsu Kyougijou Taikai ~NEVER ENDING ADVENTURE Yume no Mukou e~ live concert waving the flag in Hagane no Ishi performance.[6]
On November 1, 2014 in the Fujii to Yome no Nanokakan Sensou live concert announcement, the idol training department was announced under the name of 3B junior with 21 members listed on the official site. The official site was opened along with the return of several disbanded groups members in the Stardust Section 3 profile. The group debuted on November 8, 2014 Music Fair episode as the backup dancers to Momoiro Clover Z while performing Nanairo no Stardust.[7] Their first stage debut is in the live viewing of Onna Matsuri 2014 at Tokyo International Forum Hall.[8] Two new units Okuzawamura and Hachimitsu Rocket were introduced in Momoiro Clover Z's Ai Yajima Haku 2014 Fuyu Chiba 85 live event.[2]
3B junior first live concert in Nihon Seinenkan
The group held their first two independent live concert on January 8 and January 10 as a part of 3Bjunior annual live concert Fujii to Yome no Nanokakan Sensou in Nippon Seinenkan. They showcased three new songs and several new song units including Leaf Citron. It was announced in the end of the live concert that Luna Naito, Ruka Shiina, Chiho Takai, Misato Hirase, Ami Uchiyama and one additional member will make their major debut under Evil Line Records in Summer 2015. They also announced their new variety show program titled 3B junior no Hoshikuzu Shouji in TV Asahi, starting on January 28.
2015 Helium Incident[]
A member lapsed into a coma after inhaling helium during the recording of 3B junior no Hoshikuzu Shouji. On January 28, one of five members lost consciousness after inhaling the gas in an attempt to change their voices as a part of game.[9] The girl, 12, was transported from the station’s studios in Minato Ward to a local hospital.[9] The victim, who was diagnosed as having suffered from an air embolism in the arteries to her brain, is still unconscious but is now showing signs of activity, including the moving of her eyes and limbs.[9][10] A spokesman for TV Asahi told the AFP news agency on Thursday, "There are signs of recovery, but she is still not fully fit." The girl's name has not been revealed because she is a minor.[11] Sankei Sports News referred the girl as "A-san".[10]
Members[]
| Name | Kanji | Date of Birth | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aira | 愛来 | December 8, 2002 | Okuzawamura |
| Kanon Amemiya | 雨宮かのん | September 20,1999(age 18) | Hachimitsu Rocket |
| Yuzuki Ichikawa | 市川優月 | November 2, 2003 | Majestic Seven |
| Uran | うらん | October 12, 1999 | Majestic Seven |
| Hikaru Ohira | 大平ひかる | July 3, 2002 | Majestic Seven |
| Reina Okuzawa | 奥澤レイナ | February 16, 1999 | Okuzawamura |
| Hina Odagaki | 小田垣陽菜 | January 30, 2002 | Majestic Seven |
| Maika Kimino | 公野舞華 | December 20, 2001 | Hachimitsu Rocket |
| Yuzuki Kurimoto | 栗本柚希 | October 5, 2000 | Leaf Citron |
| Hana Kojima | 小島はな | February 26, 2004 | Majestic Seven |
| Karin Saito | 斎藤夏鈴 | October 29, 2000 | Hachimitsu Rocket |
| Moeka Suzuki | 鈴木萌花 | February 5, 2002 | Majestic Seven |
| Sora Tsukamoto | 塚本颯来 | November 7, 2001 | Hachimitsu Rocket |
| Yu Nakamura | 中村優 | September 15, 1999 | Okuzawamura |
| Tomoko Hazuki | 葉月智子 | May 12, 1998 | Leaf Citron |
| Shiho Hanayama | 華山志歩 | April 2, 2000 | Hachimitsu Rocket |
| Reina Harina | 播磨怜奈 | February 13, 2002 | Hachimitsu Rocket |
| Maari Nagayama | 永山真愛 | September 1, 2002 | Okuzawamura |
| Mihuu | 澪風 | June 1, 2000 | Hachimitsu Rocket |
| Sakuya Nakahara | 中原咲耶 | October 1, 2004 | |
| Aoba Mori | 森青葉 | May 12, 2001 | Hachimitsu Rocket |
- Rock A Japonica
Members listed below made a major debut under Evil Line Records. The group namely "Rock A Japonica" and debuted in January 27, 2016. As of December 18, 2016, the members was decided to leave indefinitely from the activity of 3B junior.
| Name | Kanji | Date of Birth | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luna Naito | 内藤るな | December 23, 2000 | Former Minitia Bears member Former Team Hotaru Ika member |
| Ruka Shiina | 椎名るか | July 28, 2001 | Former Minitia Bears member Former Team Hotaru Ika member |
| Chiho Takai | 高井千帆 | November 20, 2001 | Former Minitia Bears member Former Team Hotaru Ika member |
| Misato Hirase | 平瀬美里 | August 6, 2002 | Former Minitia Bears member Former Team Hotaru Ika member |
| Ami Uchiyama | 内山あみ | January 17, 2000 | Former KAGAJO 4S member |
Discography[]
- [2015.08.14] Fragile Stars/Yuuki no Silhouette
- [2016.04.16] Stardust Fantasia
- [2016.09.07] 3B junior First Album 2016
References[]
- ↑ Stardust Records Interview
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 3Bjunior Official Site
- ↑ Model press - ももクロ、ヘリウムガスで一時意識不明の妹分「3B junior」にコメント
- ↑ iam1101 - 11:04 PM - 8 Jan 2015.
- ↑ Natalie Power Push - 3Bjunior
- ↑ Natalie - ももクロ、国立で宣言「笑顔を届けることにゴールはない」
- ↑ Natalie - ももクロ、こうせつ、槇原のかぐや姫コラボ
- ↑ Momoiro Clover Z Official News - ★11/22情報更新！【3Bjuniorオープニングアクト出演決定！】女祭り2014 メンズ限定非公式のぞき見大会『サンクチュアリ』
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Tokyo Reporter - 3b Junior idol in coma after inhaling helium on TV Asahi program
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Sanspo - ももクロ妹分１２歳アイドルが意識不明、ヘリウム吸い救急搬送
- ↑ Sky News - 3B Junior Pop Star In Coma After Helium Stunt
External Links[]
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| e - t - v3Bjunior (New Project) | |
|---|---|
| Members | Aira • Kanon Amemiya • Yuzuki Ichikawa • Uran • Hikaru Ohira • Reina Okuzawa • Hina Odagaki • Maika Kimino • Yuzuki Kurimoto • Hana Kojima • Karin Saito • Moeka Suzuki • Sora Tsukamoto • Yu Nakamura • Tomoko Hazuki • Shiho Hanayama • Reina Harina • Maari Nagayama • Mihuu • Reo Miyamae • Aoba Mori |
| Units | Okuzawamura • Hachimitsu Rocket • Leaf Citron |
| Unlisted Members | Ami Uchiyama • Luna Naito • Ruka Shiina • Misato Hirase • Chiho Takai |
| Related Topics | 3Bjunior • Minitia Bears • Team Daioh Ika • Team Hotaru Ika • KAGAJO 4S |