Kobushi Factory is a group under Hello! Project. Formed in January 2015 by Hello Project Kenkyuusei members. Along with Tsubaki Factory (which was formed later), they are carrying the spirit of Berryz Koubou which was disbanded in March 2015. In January 2016, they won the Newcomer Award at 57th Japan Record Award Members Fujii Rio (16 years old) - Sub Leader (Yellow) Hirose Ayaka (16 years old) Leader (Turqouise) - an ex-NGP member Nomura Minami (15 years old) (Blue) Ogawa Reina (15 years old) (Red) Hamaura Ayano (15 years old) (Pink) Taguchi Natsumi (15 years old) (Orange) Wada Sakurako (14 years old) (Green) Inoue Rei (14 years old) (Purple) - an ex-NGP member Their 1st introduction & performance (at the start of the video) Yajima Maimi announced the formation of new group to the members @ 1:04:50 if the video does not show watch the video here
Their singles Indies single Nen ni wa Nen / Survivor (released 26th March 2015) Nen ni wa Nen if the video does not show watch the video here Survivor (song from Weekend Survivor play) if the video does not show watch the video here 1st Debut single (weekly Oricon No 3, with total sales to date 47K) Dosukoi! Kenkyo ni Daitan/ Ramen Daisuki Koizumi-san/ Nen ni wa Nen (nenĂri ver) Dosukoi! Kenkyo ni Daitan (Sumo theme) if the video does not show watch the video here Ramen Daisuki Koizumi-san (cover of SharanQ song) used as theme song for Drama Ramen Daisuki Koizumisan if the video does not show watch the video here Nen ni wa nen (nen'iri ver) if the video does not show watch the video here
Their upcoming 2nd single (set to be release on 17th Feb 2016) Sakura Night Fever/ Chotto Guchoku ni! Chototsu Moushin/ Osu! Kobushi Tamashi Sakura Night Fever (cover of KAN song) Live version @ 51:40 if the video does not show watch the video here Chotto Guchoku ni! Chototsu Moushin (composed by Hyadain who is famous composer involved with Momoiro Clover) if the video does not show watch the video here Live @ 07:06 if the video does not show watch the video here Osu! Kobushi Tamashi EDIT: added MV from their official YT channel if the video does not show watch the video here They were invited to perform at Tokyo Idol festival last summer if the video does not show watch the video here Future Standard feat Kobushi's debut #1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgbHwtXq8MA #2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHXJCvZbW7s #3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWJ1Wid2dok
Kobushi Factory is They are so amazingly talented for such a new group. Amazing vocals, decent dance abilities, great charisma. They're definitely an all-around strong line-up. From the very beginning I have had trouble choosing a favorite as every girl is great. I've only had this problem with two other groups - Juice=Juice and C-ute. They're definitely super rookies.
I understand the feeling trying to choose a favourite among these girls.. I was leaning toward Hamachan initially but I saw this video if the video does not show watch the video here It was Inoue Rei during her NGP days her solo start at 8:39 this video made me realize that Rei was not born as a great singer. She really improve a lot.. just look at her now.. just wow that voice.. I'm a sucker for an idol that improve like this.. Other girls improve a lot too, just that Rei really catch my attention
Kobushi Factory's live at TOKYO IDOL PROJECT Valentine SP Their single is due to be release on the 17th.. I'm still waiting patiently for Sakura Night Fever MV. The wait is killing me.. I need the MV now!! Anyway, it seems like Chotto is quite popular as the MV was trending on Youtube Japan.. Edit: found this old video of Taguchi that I just have to share (Tagucchi VS Nakazawa) if the video does not show watch the video here At the end, Nakazawa wondered what kind of adult she'll grow up to be.. Yeah she became this.. following Nakazawa footstep the end was GIF I stole from H!O, credit to AmaSusE
Great news!! Kobushi Factory debuted at No 1 at daily Oricon chart with 21K sales!! http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/d/2016-02-16/ I must admit they are lucky that there are not much competitions this week. Not really a bombastic sales but I really hope they're able to get No 1 weekly.. This single deserve a No1, quality wise.. I myself can't get over with how much I love Sakura Night Fever. Potentially my most favourite song of the year. I've been humming 'FEVER!FEVER!' for the whole week.. Anyway, finally get to see Sakura Night Fever MV. I surprisingly love the MV as well.. It's cheap as usual but entertaining.. For those who interested with KAN's version of Sakura Night Fever if the video does not show watch the video here
if the video does not show watch the video here This is the latest episode of Upcoming (a UFA official channel featuring in the making of music/video/backstage) features making of Chotto music (at 30:18) & interview (at 36:20) of Hyadain (composer for Chotto) & DANCEMAN (arranger for Sakura Night Fever & not to forget the famous LOVE Machine) I'm stunned with that instrument called Hammond?.. I don't even know it exist.. It's like piano but not really a piano.. way way more complicated than a piano.. & that man also playing with both his hands & leg.. What an awesome instrument!! & that guy played like it was nothing!! You guys have to watch it!! I love to see the behind the scene of their music making.. It make me appreciate the music more.. Dance man arranged Sakura Night Fever while thinking of Kobushi's image.. I love what he did with the song.. absolutely fitting for Kobushi. (but what's with the wig & those fake chest hair ) & Hyadain is a fan of Tsunku & H!P.. he looks so happy being able to compose for a H!P group.. Definitely becoming one of my favourite composer.
More making of.. @ 26:31.. Vocal recording for Osu!Kobushi Tamashii (Hamaura, Ayase, Ogawa, Nomura) if the video does not show watch the video here @7:30.. making of Chotto MV if the video does not show watch the video here @21:41.. Vocal recording for Sakura Night Fever (Fujii, Wada, Inoue, Taguchi) if the video does not show watch the video here
It's official now.. Kobushi Factory achieved their first Oricon weekly NO 1 with 33K!! http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2067292/ I'm so proud of them.. This single deserved it.. Good Single.. I really enjoy all the songs & the making behind each songs.. Their reaction to NO 1.. More TV appearance by them Future Standard (22/02/16) Music Japan
Finally they released Sakura Night fever promotion ver.. little different from the the dvd ver.. if the video does not show watch the video here so the song is actually a sakura tree singing.. haha interesting.. Taguchi a the sakura tree is hillarious..
found this funny video of Berryz koubou feat some Kobushi/Kenkyusei members if the video does not show watch the video here I wish I can find the subbed one.. I laugh so hard at TokunagaXTagucchi part
I think Darkacex99 subbed that anniversary video! Also, H!P's trainees are called Kenshuusei, not Kenyuusei, I think that is just for 48G.
So, this happened! Idol Renaissance and Kobushi Factory! Which is interesting because this was just days before Tsutaya East and Kobushi's new tour!! Minamibata Maina mentions that she has become really close with Fujii Ryo! After Double Color with Country Girls (which was amazing) I really hope to see them collab soon! Maybe at TIF? *crosses fingers* These costumes might actually be my new favorite from H!P On the downside, though... it seems like H!P may be shafting them earlier than expected. No tour vids for H!S today...
I think no footage today is because they want to give slot to groups that release single recently.. But then again, no MM today on H!S but we got Juice-Juice.. Hopefully they post some Kobushi's video too next week.. feel like I didn't see them in like forever.. but got some new video from the YT channel if the video does not show watch the video here with Unidol collaboration if the video does not show watch the video here if the video does not show watch the video here
H!P has a horrible habit of forgetting groups when they aren't actively promoting. For months, it has seemed like even J=J wasn't a part of H!P. I don't know whats up with that, but I hope they eventually stop doing that. The Unidoll series was so cute! It is always good to see them interacting with other girls since H!P seems so sheltered some times. The only thing is, I am very surprised the girls haven't gotten sick of that song lol. They haven't done Chotto and Osu in ages.
I don't mind them performing Sakura Night Fever cuz I love the song LOL I hope they'll get another 2 singles for this year.. Please announce next single please!