| Shizen Musume | |
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Genre: |
J-Pop, |
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Current Members: |
Kia Su Ling (2013-Present) |
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Former Members |
Minami Yuki (2011-2013) |
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Years Active: |
Hello! Project (2011-Present) |
Shizen Musume, May 2013
Shizen Musume (自然娘; Nature Musume) is a sister group of Morning Musume. The group was formed in September 2011.
Currently, their Best Selling single is: Seijitsu No Tame Ni Watashi No Kotoba O Toru / Shinpi-Tekina Higeki / Machiaishitsu, it sold a total of 112,731 copies sold. Currently, their lowest selling single is: Egao, watashi Dakara which sold 17,268 copies.
Their group color is Forest Green. They are also the sister group of Country Girls, the second revival group of Country Musume which was revived in 2014. They are currently under Hello! Project Fantasy.
Members
Current Members
| Name | Birthdate | Birthplace | Blood Type | Gen | Joined | Member Color | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Su Ling (起亚 他的 凌) |
September 29, 1996 | Seoul (South Korea) |
AB | 2nd | June 9, 2013 | Deep Pink | Leader (2016-Present) Sub-Leader (2015-2016) Hello!Project Foreigners (2013) |
| Suzuki Eru (珠洲 エリン) |
October 23, 1999 | Miyagi (Japan) |
O | Royal Blue | Hello!Project DIVAS. (2013), Set to graduate in Summer of 2019 | ||
| Sayamoto Kana (私運動 仮名) |
November 10, 1997 | Shizuoka (Japan) |
B | 3rd | July 5, 2015 | Mustard | Sub-Leader (2016-Present), Fantasy Kenshuusei (2015) |
| Hwa Dahee (화 어느) |
December 29, 1998 | Seoul (South Korea) |
A | Light Purple | Fantasy Kenshuusei (2015) Bit Hit Entertainment Trainee (2008-2013) | ||
| Yazawa Makoto (矢沢 誠) |
October 13, 2000 | Saitama (Japan) |
O | Red | Fantasy Kenshuusei (2014-2015) | ||
| Kim Eunchae (김 은채) |
May 3, 1997 | Seoul (South Korea) |
A | 4th | July 25, 2016 | Aqua Blue | Fantasy Rookies (2013-2016) SM Entertainment Trainee (2005-2013) |
| Ikuta Sara (生田 清蘭) |
March 4, 2000 | Nagasaki (Japan) |
B | October 22, 2016 | Light Pink | ||
| Ako Natsumi (より なつみ) |
November 12, 2001 | Hokkaido (Japan) |
AB | Yellow-Green | Fantasy Kenshuusei (2015-2016) | ||
| Namoto Momo (野本 もも) |
August 8, 2002 | Aichi (Japan) |
B | Purple | |||
| Mizako Ai (水子 愛) |
December 25, 1999 | Tokyo (Japan) |
AB | 5th | May 5, 2017 | Silver | Fantasy Rookies (2016-2017) |
| Fujihara Saori (藤原 沙織) |
December 27, 2000 | Saitama (Japan) |
A | Blue | Fantasy Rookies (2016-2017) | ||
| Jeon Dani (전 대니) |
September 27, 2001 | Busan (South Korea) |
Light Orange | Fantasy Kenshuusei (2016-2017), DSP Entertainment Trainee (2014-2016) | |||
| Okumura Mao (奥村 毛) |
July 5, 2002 | Kanagawa (Japan) |
O | Green | Fantasy Kenshuusei (2017), Graduating in June of 2019 | ||
| Kazehaya Fuyume (風早 ふゆめ) |
October 27, 1999 | Nagasaki (Japan) |
A | 6th | February 28, 2018 | Gold | Babe Baby Member (2013-2017) |
| Shimura Honami (市村 ホナミ) |
October 29, 2001 | Tokyo (Japan) |
White | Fantasy Rookies (2017-2018), Block Berry Creative Entertainment Trainee (2015-2017) | |||
| Zhang Meilee (长 美乐) |
March 29, 2002 | Hong Kong (China) |
O | Orange | Fantasy Kenshuusei (2017-2018), JYP Entertainment Trainee (2014-2017) | ||
| Takata Tomoko (高田 朋子) |
December 11, 2004 | Tokyo (Japan) |
A | Light Blue | Fantasy Mini (2016-2018) | ||
| Takada Yuko (高田 君子) |
March 31, 2002 | Okayama (Japan) |
7th | October 20, 2018 | Indigo | Fantasy Rookies (2017-2018), Hello Pro Kenshuusei (2014-2017) | |
| Kim Koeun (김 코은) |
August 28, 2002 | South Jeolla (South Korea) |
O | Burgundy | Fantasy Rookies (2017-2018), Fantagio Entertainment Trainee (2013-2017) | ||
| Ito Nagi (伊藤 ねぎ) |
May 9, 2003 | Nagano (Japan) |
AB | Pastel Green | Fantasy Rookies (2017-2018), iDOL STREET Trainee (2013-2017) |
Former Members
| Name | Birthdate | Birthplace | Gen | Joined | Graduated/Left | Total Time | Member Color | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mochizuki Hiromi (望月 博実) |
March 5, 1994 | Kanagawa (Japan) |
1st | September 29, 2011 | September 22, 2013 | 1 Year, 11 Months, 24 Days | Blue | Leader: 2011.09.29 - 2013.09.22 |
| Fukumoto Emi (福本 エミ) |
June 17, 1995 | Chiba (Japan) |
April 4, 2015 | 3 Years, 6 Months, 6 Days | Clover Green | Leader: 2013.09.22 - 2015.04.04 | ||
| Minami Yuki (みなみ 由紀) |
April 1, 1997 | Hokkaido (Japan) |
June 28, 2013 | 1 Year, 8 Months, 30 Days | Teal | |||
| Sakamoto Mayuri (坂本 マユリ) |
October 10, 1998 | Tokyo (Japan) |
May 4, 2016 | 4 Year, 7 Months, 5 Days | Orange | Leader: 2015.04.04 - 2016.05.04 | ||
| Fukumoto Eri (福本 えり) |
June 17, 1995 | Chiba (Japan) |
2nd | June 9, 2013 | April 4, 2015 | 1 Year, 9 Months, 26 Days | Green | |
| Arai Kanon (新井 香音) |
December 23, 1997 | Gunma (Japan) |
January 24, 2014 | 7 Months, 15 Days | Purple | Hello! Pro Kenshuusei (2013) | ||
| Kanazawa Keiko (金沢 恵子) |
December 18, 1998 | Tokyo (Japan) |
September 30, 2018 | 5 Years, 3 Months, 22 Days | Emerald Green | Active as Model | ||
| Ishida Kaori (石田 かおり) |
July 3, 1999 | Kanagawa (Japan) |
June 18, 2017 | 4 Years, 9 Days | Light Blue | Hello! Pro Kenshuusei (2013) | ||
| Sato Rika (佐藤 リカ) |
September 26, 2000 | Mie (Japan) |
4th | October 22, 2016 | October 23, 2017 | 1 Year, 1 Day | Orange | Temporary Soloist (2017-2018), THE PATH Member (2018-Present) |
Tenure
- Kia Su Ling and Suzuki Eru are at June 9, 2013 - Present
- Kanazawa Keiko is at: 5 Years, 3 Months, 22 Days
- Sakamoto Mayuri is at: 4 Years, 7 Months, 5 Days
- Ishida Kaori is at: 4 Years and 9 Days
- Sayamoto Kana, Hwa Dahee and Yazawa Makoto are at July 5, 2015 - Present
- Fukumoto Emi is at: 3 Years, 6 Months, 6 Days
- Kim Eunchae is at July 25, 2016 - Present
- Ikuta Sara, Ako Natsumi and Namoto Momo are at October 22, 2016 - Present
- Mochizuki Hiromi is at: 1 Year, 11 Months, 24 Days
- Mizako Ai, Fujihara Saori, Jeon Dani and Okumura Mao are at May 5, 2017 - Present
- Fukumoto Eri is at: 1 Year, 9 Months, 26 Days
- Minami Yuki is at: 1 Year, 8 Months, 30 Days
- Sato Rika is at: 1 Year and 1 Day
- Kazehaya Fuyumi, Shimura Honami, Zhang Meilee and Takato Tomoko are at February 28, 2018 - Present
- Arai Kanon is at: 7 Months and 15 Days
- Takeda Yuko, Kim Koeun, and Ito Nagi are at October 20, 2018 - Present
History
2011
In June, Tsunku announced a new group would be formed and they would be a sister group of Morning Musume. The audition of the group was similar to the Country Musume audition.
At the end of September on the 30th, the results were announced, the winners were Mochizuki Hiromi, Fukumoto Emi, Minami Yuki and Sakamoto Mayuri. On the day of the announcement of the winners. Tsunku also said that the group would be starting off as an Indies unit, working their way towards a major debut.
2012
January 15, Shizen Musume released their debut indies single,"Demo,Doushite?!". On the day of the release, the member colors were revealed. It was the best selling indies single of the year 2012, with a total of 35,405 copies sold.
March 29, Shizen Musume released their second indies single, Shiny Day. It reached #2 on the indies single chart with a total of 21,345 copies sold.
July 5, Egao,Watashi Dakara, the group's third indies single, was released. It is currently the group's lowest single as a whole, selling only 17,268 copies and reached #7 on the indies single chart.
September 15, Tsunku announced the release of the group's debut album, Shizen Musume 1: Beauty of Nature. It was released November 5, 2012.
September 21, the group's final indies single, Moto Koibito, was released.
October 20, the group announced that they would be making their major debut.
December 12, Shizen Musume released their first major debut single, Watashi no Kuni de ha Soto. It is currently the group's best selling single with 74,511 copies sold.
2013
January 1, Shizen Musume announced that they would be having their debut solo tour in spring, titled: ''Shizen Musume Debut Concert ~Nature Adventure!~. During the tour Mochizuki Hiromi was announced as leader of the group.
March 18, Shizen Musume released their first cover single, Honto no Jibun. It is a cover of Buono!'s debut single and it reached #3 on the Oricon Charts with 39,009 copies sold.
On May 19, 2013, Minami Yuki announced her graduation from the group. It is currently scheduled to be at the end of their summer concert tour.
At the HinaFest, the group announced their 3rd major single, Summer Sparkles. It is set to be released June 21, 2013 and will be the last single to feature Minami Yuki. It sold a total of 45,799 copies sold, and ranked at Number 3.
On March 20, 2013 the 2nd generation auditions were announced.
On May 27, 2013, a new tv show featuring Shizen Musume was announced.
On June 8, 2013, the results for the 2nd generation auditions were announced. The 2nd generation will make their debut in DoLL, another cover song. DoLL sold a total of 34,991 Copies sold, and ranked at Number 2.
On July 5, 2013 the official mixi rankings for members was released.
On July 18, Mochizuki Hiromi announced her graduation from the group. The next single after DoLL would be her graduation single.
July 26, Shizen Musume's 5th major single was announced as Brave Heart ~Girls Courage~. It is set to be released on September 21st. It is Mochizuki Hiromi's graduation single. it sold a total of 55,980 Copies sold, and ranked at Number 2.
On September 3, Shizen Musume's first Budokan concert was announced. The concert will take place on October 23, and it will be the graduation concert for Mochizuki Hiromi.
On November 15, they announced there new single which would be a double a-side featuring covers. It would have no B-sides. Starry Night / Irodori was released on December 24, it sold a total of 43,234 Copies sold, and ranked at Number 3.
2014
On January 24, Arai Kanon resigned from Shizen Musume, the reason is unknown.
On May 16, Shizen Musume announced that they would be going on hiatus until further notice.
On September 26, Shizen Musume announced that they would be releasing a new single on November 15, 2014. The single Mugen / Eien LOVE sold a total of 12,093 Copies sold, and ranked at Number 12. It is the groups lowest selling single.
In December 25, they released their 8th single Christmas / Otona no Uta, it sold a total of 34,881 Copies sold, and ranked at Number 6.
On November 5, another revival group of Country Musume was announced. This group was renamed to be Country girls and they were to be a direct continuation of Country Musume.
2015
On January 10th Fukumoto Emi and Fukumoto Eri announced their graduations that would happen on April 4th. The reason being they wanted to focus on school.
On February 5, they released their 9th single, Gomen ne "Go Away" / Kanashimi no Nijigatsu, it sold a total of 40,096 Copies sold, and ranked at Number 5. It was the last ingle to feature Fukumoto Emi and Fukumoto Eri.
On May 5, they released their 10th single, Samishii Otona / Kowai desu ne? it sold a total 55,666 Copies sold, and ranked at Number 4. This was their last single under Hello! Project.
On July 5th, they were moved to Hello! Project Fantasy until the time being. As well added three members from Fantasy Kenshuusei and had a color shuffle.
On September 13th, they released their 11th single, and the first single to feature the 3rd generation. Arigato Senpai! / My Dear Friend / Country side no Uta, it sold 94,371 Copies sold, and ranked at Number 2.
On December 12, they released their 12th single titled Shiawase To Attakaidesu / Shoki No Gifuto, it sold a total 76,587 Copies sold, and ranked at Number 4.
2016
On January 2, it was announced that Sakamoto Mayuri would graduate from Hello! Project Fantasy and the group on May 4.
on February 3, it was announced that they will be looking for 4th Generation members in the audition Genki Girls Club! ni Shizen Musume 2016 Audtion -4ki SHIN MIRACLE AUDITION-.
On February 10, they relased their 13th single titled Winter Greeting / Watashi no Gakusei Jidai, it sold a total of 85,798 Copies sold, it ranked at Number 2.
On April 5, it was confirmed that Shizen Musume is now an official group to Hello! Project Fantasy.
On April 12th, they relased their 14th single titled Watashitachi no Chisana Himitsu / Chapter 4 -Mayuri's Message- / Aijo Ni Michita Haru, it sold a total of 101,386 copies, and it ranked at Number 1. This is the groups first Number 1, and it is also the last single to feature a first generation member.
On May 4, Mayuri graduated from the group and announced Kia Su Ling as the new leader and Sayamoto Kana as the new sub-leader.
On June 15, it was announced that Shizen Musume will be having a Tokyo Dome concert on September 29, to celebrate the groups 5th year being active. The concert is titled Shizen Musume Birthday Concert! ~5 YEARS GOING!~. On that same day it was announced that the group will release a mini album containing the songs from that concert and a couple weeks before that an "updated" album containing all of the groups songs.
On July 25, it was announced that Fantasy Rookies member Kim Eunchae would be joining the group as a Sub-Member. Kia Su Ling said she was added in hopes of her becoming an official member of Shizen Musume. Her status in the group whether she is a full member or not will be revealed on the day the 4th generation is revealed. Because of this, she will not fully graduate from the program yet.
On October 22, the fourth generation was revealed.
2017
On February 20, it was announced by Ishida Kaori that she will be graduating in June of this year due to wanting to focus on school and her plans on being a school teacher. Ishida Kaori also revealed that she'll be picking four member to join Shizen Musume as the fifth generation, they will be revealed on May 5, 2017.
On May 5, the fifth generation was added. It consisted of Fantasy Kenshuusei members Jeon Dani and Okumura Mao, and Fantasy Rookies members Fujihara Saori and Mizako Ai.
On June 18, Ishida Kaori graduated from the group.
On July 14, it was announced that fourth generation member Sato Rika will be on hiatus until October of this year due to undisclosed reasons. It was also announced that she will appeare in the MV's but will not promote them.
On September 29, to celebrate the groups 6th anniversary since debut, the group will release its first official sub-unit named Band of Nature. It will be a idol/band hybrid unit featuring members that are good with instruments.
On October 14, it was announced that Sato Rika will be graduating from the group on October 23. It was decided by her and her family. She'll remain a solo act until further discussions are talked about.
On October 23, Sato Rika graduated from the group and will be a temporary soloist until further discussions are made.
On November 12, it was announced by Kia Su Ling that the group will be adding its sixth generation in February of 2018. It will consist of 3 members that are currently training for their reveal.
On November 14, it was announced that the group will be going on a tour starting in February. It will end in April/May of that year. Along with the tour announcment, the groups company announced another TV show for them, it is called Gardens in Japan.
On December 10, Hello! Project Fantasy announced major plans for the group as next year is the groups seventh anniversery since forming. With the release of not only 3 albums, 4 singles, 2 tours, and the edition of new members, the group will be more viewed in media throughout the year with many members releasing photobooks songs etc.
2018
On January 1, it was announced that Kanazawa Keiko would be graduating on September 30 of that year. Keiko had said that for the past two years she had been deciding what to do for after she graduates but couldn't decided. It wasn't until she turned 18, did she found out that she wanted to do modeling after she graduates.
On January 5, they group announced on their youtube their April single for this year. It will also be the debut single for the 6th Generation. They also said that they have selected the 6th Generation members and that they are in the final stages of preparation for the 22nd single.
On February 21, Kia Su Ling revealed more information about the upcoming 6th generation members. Su Ling revealed that their will be a total of four members, one outside girl from the recent Hello! Project Fantasy ~12 Zodiac Audition~ Beautiful Bizarre audition, and the remaining three trainees being from the companies training groups. She also revealed that those four were added as a means to give a challenge in both skill and as a means to drive the 4th and 5th generation to push harder for the center spot.
On February 27, Kia Su Ling announced that they will be holding a Europe tour in June, the group will travel to England, France, Italy, and Portugal. Along with the announcement, only members that are 16 Years or Older can particiapte. The only members that are not allowed to participate are: 4th Generation member Namoto Momo, and 5th Generation Okumura Mao.
On February 28, during the opening of their concert, the 6th generation members were revealed, it consisted of Hello! Project Fantasy ~12 Zodiac Audition~ Beautiful Bizarre October Finalist Kazehaya Fuyumi, Fantasy Rookies member Shimura Honami, Fantasy Kenshuusei member Zhang Meilee, and Fantasy Mini member Takata Tomoko. It was also announed that Honami is one of the 3 centers in their april triple A-side. They 6th Generation minus Takata Tomoko will all be particiapting in the upcoming Europe tour. They also announced that they will be releasing a studio album for sometime in early August.
On March 10, an insider leaked the information of the groups upcoming single set for July, the insider had revealed that at or around the same time the group was preparing for their April single, they had also been filming and recoridng for their July single. The insider also revealed all three tracks and revealed that this was also Kanazawa Keiko's last single as well.
On June 21, the group released details for their 24th single, as well as it being promoted as the groups 7th year anniversary single since the group was formed. The triple A-side features three points of time the group has gone into. The first a-side is to represent the current standard of the group with 4th generation member Ikuta Sara leading it. The second a-side is a song that is a mixture of the groups original sound with k-pop influences due to their growing populatiry in South Korea and their over seas excursions over the years, the song center is current Center and Ace, 3rd generation member Yazawa Makoto. The last a-side is to represent the new generation of members that will join in the future and to showcase a new member that has been named the upcoming Center of the group, 6th generation member Takata Tomoko.
On September 22, during the groups Miyagi leg of the tour, Suzuki Eru announced that she had decided to graduate from the group, she said that her graduation is planned for summer of 2018. Suzuki Eru said this regarding her graduation on her instagram: "Hello everyone, I'm 2nd generation member Suzuki Eru of Shizen Musume. While I had said this at our concert in my home prefecture, I wanted to say this on a platform in which everyone can see it clearly. I, Suzuki Eru have decided to graduate from my group after almost 6 years of service to Shizen Musume. Having joined at 13 years old in June of 2013, and now being 19, I have decided to go fourth with a new path in my adult life. Management and I have still not discussed what I will do after I gradaute but a time in mind in set for my graduation, summer of 2019. I am sorry for surprising you all like this, but I hope you will follow me and support me for the months to come, thank you- Suzuki Eru-chii".
On October 20, during the groups first day of their opening concert, they announced three new members of Shizeb Musume as the new 7th generation. Fantasy Rookies: Takeda Yuko, Kim Koeun, and Ito Nagi. All three girls have been training with the group since this August and will properly debut with the group in the groups upcoming 2019 single. This will be the last generation to be added to the group until 2020.
2019
On January 12, on the final performce of the opening of their Shizen Musume 2019 Haru Concert Tour ~NEWS PRESS~ concert, it was announced that 5th generation member Okumura Mao will be graduating from the group on June 22 of this year. Okumura stated that she has decided to graduate because she has found a new passion in her life and wants to focus on that fully. Her graduation single is set for May.
Discography
Albums
Studio Albums
| # | Released | Album | Sales | Oricon Rank | Certifications | Abum Center | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical | Digital | ||||||
| 1 | November 5, 2012 | Shizen Musume 1: Beauty of Nature | 19,245 | - | 19 | N/A | Mayuri |
| 2 | July 12, 2013 | Summer Splash! 2 | 13,257 | - | 12 | N/A | Mayuri |
| 3 | March 20, 2014 | 3 Shizen Fantasy! | 17,368 | - | 11 | N/A | Mayuri |
| 4 | March 16, 2015 | Nature 4 ever | 19,355 | - | 7 | N/A | Mayuri |
| 5 | January 2, 2016 | 5 Yuki | 21,479 | 9,3467 | 5 | N/A | Mayuri |
| 6 | January 10, 2017 | 6th Fever | 19,609 | 11,479 | 6 | N/A | Makoto |
| 7 | August 7, 2018 | Chaper 7 -Continuation- | 24,883 | 17,953 | 4 | N/A | Makoto |
Completion Albums
| # | Released | Album | Sales | Oricon Rank | Certifications | Abum Center | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical | Digital | ||||||
| 1 | March 3, 2016 | Best of Nature -Shizen Musume 2011-2016 Complete- | 21,471 | 12,235 | 9 | N/A | Mayuri |
| 2 | September 6, 2016 | Best of Nature "Updated" Shizen Musume! | 17,378 | 11,246 | 11 | N/A | Makoto |
| 3 | November 27, 2017 | Best of Nature ~20 Singles, 6 Years~ | 34,274 | 18,371 | 7 | N/A | Makoto |
Mini Albums
| # | Released | Album | Sales | Oricon Rank | Certifications | Abum Center | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical | Digital | ||||||
| 1 | September 29, 2016 | 5 Years Going | 11,093 | 6,377 | 19 | N/A | Makoto |
| 2 | May 29, 2017 | Spring Flowers | 12,368 | 9,245 | 11 | N/A | Makoto |
| 3 | April 23, 2018 | SHINE BRIGHT | 65,267 | 44,561 | 2 | N/A | Eunchae |
| 4 | December 3, 2018 | Snowflake | 44,231 | 38,672 | 4 | N/A | Tomoko |
Repackaged Albums
| # | Released | Album | Sales | Oricon Rank | Certifications | Abum Center | Repackaged of | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical | Digital | |||||||
| 1 | February 19, 2019 | Snowy Dayz | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | Makoto | Snowflake |
Cover Albums
| # | Released | Album | Sales | Oricon Rank | Certifications | Abum Center | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical | Digital | ||||||
| 1 | December 13, 2013 | Shizen Covers | 825 | - | - | N/A | Mayuri |
Singles
Indies Singles
| # | Released | Single | Sales | Oricon Rank | Certifications | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical | Digital | ||||||
| 1 | January 15, 2012 | Demo, Doushite?! | 35,405 | N/A | 4 | N/A | Shizen Musume 1: Beauty of Nature |
| 2 | March 29, 2012 | Shiny Days | 21,345 | N/A | 2 | N/A | |
| 3 | July 5, 2012 | Egao, Watashi Dakara | 17,268 | N/A | 7 | N/A | |
| 4 | September 21, 2012 | Moto Koibito | 19,376 | N/A | 4 | N/A | |
Major Singles
| # | Released | Single | Sales | Oricon Rank | Certifications | Album | Song Center | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical | Digital | |||||||
| 1 | December 12, 2012 | Watashi no Kuni de ha soto | 74,511 | N/A | 2 | N/A | Summer Splash! 2 | Mayuri |
| 2 | March 18, 2013 | Honto no Jibun (Buono! Cover) |
39,009 | N/A | 3 | N/A | Mayuri | |
| 3 | June 12, 2013 | Summer Sparkles | 45,799 | N/A | 3 | N/A | Mayuri | |
| 4 | August 1, 2013 | DoLL (TЁЯRA Cover) |
34,991 | N/A | 2 | N/A | 3 Shizen Fantasy! | Mayuri |
| 5 | September 21, 2013 | Brave Heart ~Girls Courage~ | 55,980 | N/A | 2 | N/A | Mayuri | |
| 6 | December 24, 2013 | Starry Night / Irodori (Up Up Girls / Kosaka Riyu Cover) |
43,234 | N/A | 3 | N/A | Mayuri / Emi | |
| 7 | November 15, 2014 | Mugen / Eien LOVE | 12,093 | N/A | 12 | N/A | Nature 4 ever | Makoto / Su Ling |
| 8 | December 25, 2014 | Christmas / Otona no Uta | 34,881 | N/A | 6 | N/A | Mayuri / Emi | |
| 9 | February 5, 2015 | Gomen ne "Go Away" / Kanashimi no Nijigatsu | 40,096 | 1,372 | 5 | N/A | Mayuri / Eri | |
| 10 | May 5, 2015 | Samishii Otona / Kowai desu ne? | 55,666 | 2,488 | 4 | N/A | 5 Yuki | Mayuri / Emi |
| 11 | September 13, 2015 | Arigato Senpai! / My Dear Friend / Country side no Uta | 94,371 | 6,386 | 2 | N/A | Mayuri / Makoto / Su Ling | |
| 12 | December 12, 2015 | Shiawase To Attakaidesu / Shoki No Gifuto (幸せと暖かいです/ 初期のギフト: Happy and Warm / Early Gift) |
76,587 | 3,588 | 4 | N/A | Mayuri / Makoto | |
| 13 | February 10, 2016 | Winter Greeting / Watashi no Gakusei Jidai (Watashi no Gakusei Jidai: Winter Greeting / My School Days) |
85,798 | 5,036 | 2 | N/A | Best of Nature -Shizen Musume 2011-2016 Complete- | Mayuri / Makoto |
| 14 | April 12, 2016 | Watashitachi no Chisana Himitsu / Chapter 4 -Mayuri's Message- / Aijo Ni Michita Haru (私たちの小さな秘密 / 愛情に満ちた春 :Our little secret / Spring Loving) |
101,386 | 10,299 | 1 | RIAJ: Gold | 5 Years Going | Eru / Mayuri / Makoto |
| 15 | August 9, 2016 | Soyokaze / Dai nana Jinsei / Step Step Step 1-2-3 Step (そよ風 / 第七人生: The breeze / The 7th live) |
92,979 | 9,237 | 2 | N/A | Makoto / Kana / Eru | |
| 16 | November 23, 2016 | Aratana Hikari / Homu Watashitachiha Sono Yoru, Hidari (新たな光 / ホーム私たちはその夜、左: A new light / The home we left that night) |
89,387 | 9,200 | 2 | N/A | 6th Fever | Makoto / Eunchae |
| 17 | February 7, 2017 | BELIEVE IN LOVE / As Our Love Passes | 69,353 | 11,066 | 1 | N/A | Spring Flowers | Makoto / Eunchae |
| 18 | June 12, 2017 | Natureless Love / Light Blue Sea | 40,485 | 14,225 | 3 | N/A | Best of Nature ~20 Singles, 6 Years~ | Makoto / Kaori |
| 19 | August 22, 2017 | Lost Love / Flower Power | 70,466 | 14,485 | 2 | N/A | Makoto / Ai | |
| 20 | November 13, 2017 | Haikyo no Hana / Watashi no Kishi wa Imasen Doko ni Mieru Ka (廃墟の花 / 私の騎士はいませんどこに見えるか : Ruined Flower / My Knight Is No Where To Be Seen) |
89,286 | 27,388 | 2 | N/A | Makoto / Eunchae | |
| 21 | January 23, 2018 | Ai no Kankaku no Yona Yume / Kore mo Sore mo / Ewokaku (愛の感覚のような夢 / これもそれも / 絵を描く: A Dream Like Sensation Of Love / Neither This Nor That / Paint The Pictures) |
112,731 | 66,344 | 1 | RIAJ: Gold | SHINE BRIGHT | Eunchae / Saori / Makoto |
| 22 | April 17, 2018 | Seijitsu no Tame ni Watashi no Kotoba O Toru / Shinpi-Tekina Higeki / Machiaishitsu (誠実のために私の言葉を取る / 神秘的な悲劇 / 待合室: Take My Word For Honesty / Mystic Tragedy / Waiting Room) |
120,111 | 76,486 | 2 | RIAJ: Gold | Makoto / Honami / Eunchae | |
| 23 | July 31, 2018 | Haru no Boken / Mata Ne / Eien No (春の冒険 / またね / 永遠の: Springtime Adventures / Bye For Now / Eternal) |
139,571 | 88,241 | 2 | RIAJ: Gold | Chapter 7 -Continuation- | Makoto / Keiko / Honami |
| 24 | November 12, 2018 | Dance o Suru! / VIVID STAR / Shiawasena Yoru (ダンスをする/ 幸せな夜: Make you dance! / Happy Night) |
119,351 | 75,215 | 3 | RIAJ: Gold | Snowflake | Sara / Makoto / Tomoko |
| 25 | February 11, 2019 | Kono Amai Kanji / Moichido (この甘い感じ / もう一度: This bittersweet feeling / Just once more) |
114,628 | 76,354 | 1 | RIAJ: Gold | Snowy Dayz | Makoto / Eunchae |
| 26 | May 6, 2019 | Hitobanju Daijobu / Get It / Ainoshi (一晩中大丈夫 / 愛の詩: All night, all right / Love Poem) |
TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | Makoto / Natsumi / Mao |
Member Info
Single Count
| Generation | Name | Debut Single | Last Single | Single Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Generation (2011) |
Mochizuki Hiromi | Demo, Doushite?! | Brave Heart ~Girls Courage~ | 9 Singles |
| Fukumoto Emi | Gomen ne "Go Away" / Kanashimi no Nijigatsu | 13 Singles | ||
| Minami Yuki | Summer Sparkles | 7 Singles | ||
| Sakamoto Mayuri | Watashitachi no Chisana Himitsu / Chapter 4 -Mayuri's Message- / Aijo Ni Michita Haru | 18 Singles | ||
| 2nd Generation (2013) |
Fukumoto Eri | DoLL | Gomen ne "Go Away" / Kanashimi no Nijigatsu | 6 Singles |
| Kia Su Ling | Present | 23 Singles | ||
| Arai Kanon | Starry Night / Irodori | 3 Singles | ||
| Kanazawa Keiko | Haru no Boken / Mata Ne / Eien No | 20 Singles | ||
| Ishida Kaori | Natureless Love / Light Blue Sea | 15 Singles | ||
| Suzuki Eru | Present | 23 Singles | ||
| 3rd Generation (2015) |
Sayamoto Kana | Arigato Senpai! / My Dear Friend / Country side no Uta | 16 Singles | |
| Hwa Dahee | ||||
| Yazawa Makoto | ||||
| 4th Generation (2016) |
Kim Eunchae | Aratana Hikari / Homu Watashitachiha Sono Yoru, Hidari | 11 Singles | |
| Ikuta Sara | BELIEVE IN LOVE / As Our Love Passes | 10 Singles | ||
| Sato Rika | Lost Love / Flower Power | 3 Singles | ||
| Ako Natsumi | Present | 10 Singles | ||
| Namoto Momo | ||||
| 5th Generation (2017) |
Mizako Ai | Lost Love / Flower Power | 8 Singles | |
| Fujihara Saori | ||||
| Jeon Dani | ||||
| Okumura Mao | Hitobanju Daijobu / Get It / Ainoshi | 8 Singles | ||
| 6th Generation (2018) |
Kazehaya Fuyumi | Seijitsu no Tame ni Watashi no Kotoba O Toru / Shinpi-Tekina Higeki / Machiaishitsu | Present | 5 Singles |
| Shimura Honami | ||||
| Zhang Meilee | ||||
| Takata Tomoko | ||||
| 7th Generation (2018) |
Takeda Yuko | Kono Amai Kanji / Moichido | 2 Singles | |
| Kim Koeun | ||||
| Ito Nagi |
Song Center Count
Due to the amount of members in the group, to date only 11 members have been the center for singles, which counts Single A-sides, Double A-sides, and Triple A-sides. Currently Sakamoto Mayuri and Yazawa Makoto have been the only members who have been fixed centers for the group.
Makoto said that members only given the title of fixed center only if they have been a center for 10 or more singles.
Depending on the amount of fixed centers, when it comes to single a-sides, they will be duel centers.
- Sakamoto Mayuri has been the center of 18 singles.
- Yazawa Makoto has been the center for 16 singles.
- Kim Eunchae has been the center for 6 singles.
- Fukumoto Emi has been the center for 3 singles.
- Kia Su Ling has been the center for 2 singles.
- Suzuki Eru has been the center for 2 single.
- Shimura Honami has been the center for 2 single.
- Sayamoto Kana has been the center for 1 single.
- Ikuta Sara has been the center for 1 single.
- Ako Natsumi has been the center for 1 single.
- Mizako Ai has been the center for 1 single.
- Fujihara Saori has been the center for 1 single.
- Takata Tomoko has been the center for 1 single.
- Fukumoto Eri, Kanazawa Keiko, Ishida Kaori, Okumura Mao have been the centers for 1 single.
Member Solo A-Sides
As of April 2016, all the members that are graduating have been given a solo single as an a-side. Since this tradition has started, only one member was not given this treatment, Sato Rika who graduated in October of 2017, due to family reasons in a short times notice was not given a graduation solo.
- 1st Generation Graduation Solos:
- Sakamoto Mayuri: Chapter 4 -Mayuri's Message- (14th Single, April 12, 2016)
- 2nd Generation Graduation Solos:
- Kanazawa Keiko: Mata Ne (23rd Single, July 31, 2018)
- Ishida Kaori: Light Blue Sea (18th Single, June 12, 2017)
- 5th Generation Graduation Solos:
- Okumura Mao: Ainoshi (26th Single, May 6, 2019)
Member Colors
Each Shizen Musume member has their own color for outfits and merchandise to distinguish between each member. Upon their transfer to Hello! Project Fantasy in 2015, their member colors were rearranged. Over time as each member leaves the group, current or new members have the opportunity to change their current color to a different one that is available. No member has the exact same colour, but some might have colors that look fairly similar to other members.
| Color | Current Owner | Former Owner |
|---|---|---|
| Burgundy | Kim Koeun (2018-Present) |
N/A |
| Red | Yazawa Makoto (2015-Present) |
N/A |
| Orange | Zhang Meilee (2018-Present) |
Sakamoto Mayuri (2015-2016), Sato Rika (2016-2017) |
| Light Orange | Jeon Dani (2017-Present) |
N/A |
| Gold | Kazaehaya Fuyumi (2018-Present) |
N/A |
| Yellow / Mustard | Sayamoto Kana (2015-Present) |
Kia Su Ling (2013-2015) |
| Clover Green / Yellow-Green | Ako Natsumi (2016-Present) |
Fukumoto Emi (2011-2015) |
| Green | Okumura Mao (2017-2019) |
Fukumoto Eri (2013-2015) |
| Turquoise / Emerald Green | N/A | Suzuki Eru (2013-2015), Kanazawa Keiko (2015-2018) |
| Pastel Green | Ito Nagi (2018-Present) |
N/A |
| Teal / Aqua Blue | Kim Eunchae (2016-Present) |
Minami Yuki (2011-2013) |
| Light Blue | Takata Tomoko (2018-Present) |
Ishida Kaori (2015-2017) |
| Royal Blue | Suzuki Eru (2015-2019) |
N/A |
| Blue | Fujihara Saori (2017-Present) |
Mochizuki Hiromi (2011-2013) |
| Indigo | Takeda Yuko (2018-Present) |
Kanazawa Keiko (2013-2015) |
| Purple | Namoto Momo (2016-Present) |
Arai Kanon (2013-2014) |
| Light Purple | Hwa Dahee (2015-Present) |
N/A |
| Light Pink | Ikuta Sara (2016-Present) |
Ishida Kaori (2013-2015) |
| Pink | N/A | Sakamoto Mayuri (2011-2015) |
| Deep Pink | Kia Su Ling (2015-Present) |
N/A |
| Silver | Mizako Ai (2017-Present) |
N/A |
| White | Shimura Honami (2018-Present) |
N/A |
Member Line Ups
| Date | Info | Line Up | Average Age | Singles | Albums |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 29, 2011 | The group is formed with the founding members: Mochizuki Hiromi, Fukumoto Emi, Minami Yuki and Sakamoto Mayuri | 4 | 14.25 -> 16.50 | Demo, Doushite?!, Shiny Days, Egao, Watashi Dakara, Moto Koibito, Watashi no Kuni de ha soto, Honto no Jibun | Shizen Musume 1: Beauty of Nature |
| June 9, 2013 | Fukumoto Eri, Kia Su Ling, Arai Kanon, Kanazawa Keiko, Ishida Kaori, and Suzuki Eru join the group as members of its 2nd generation | 10 | 15.40 -> 15.60 | Summer Sparkles* | N/A |
| June 28, 2013 | Minami Yuki graduates from the group | 9 | 15.55 -> 15.66 | DoLL, Brave Heart ~Girls Courage~ | Summer Splash! 2 |
| September 23, 2013 | Mochizuki Hiromi graduates from the group | 8 | 15.25 -> 15.87 | Starry Night / Irodori | Shizen Covers |
| Janaury 24, 2014 | Arai Kanon resigns from the group | 7 | 15.85 -> 16.71 | Mugen / Eien LOVE, Christmas / Otona no Uta, Gomen ne "Go Away" / Kanashimi no Nijigatsu | 3 Shizen Fantasy!, Nature 4 ever |
| April 4, 2015 | Fukumoto Emi and Fukumoto Eri graduate from the group | 5 | 16.00 -> 16.20 | Samishii Otona / Kowai desu ne? | N/A |
| July 5, 2015 | Sayamoto Kana, Hwa Dahee and Yazawa Makoto join the group as members of its 3rd generation | 8 | 16.00 -> 16.87 | Arigato Senpai! / My Dear Friend / Country side no Uta, Shiawase To Attakaidesu / Shoki No Gifuto, Winter Greeting / Watashi no Gakusei Jidai, Watashitachi no Chisana Himitsu / Chapter 4 -Mayuri's Message- / Aijo Ni Michita Haru | 5 Yuki, Best of Nature -Shizen Musume 2011-2016 Complete- |
| May 5, 2016 | Sakamoto Mayuri gradutes from the grup | 7 | 16.85 -> 17.00 | N/A | N/A |
| July 25, 2016 | Kim Eunchae joined as a Sub-member | 8 | 17.25 -> 17.50 | Soyokaze / Dai nana Jinsei / Step Step Step 1-2-3 Step* | Best of Nature "Updated" Shizen Musume!, 5 Years Going |
| October 22, 2016 | Ikuta Sara, Sato Rika, Ako Natsumi, and Namoto Momo join the group as members of its 4th generation | 12 | 16.66 -> 17.25 | Aratana Hikari / Homu Watashitachiha Sono Yoru, Hidari*, BELIEVE IN LOVE / As Our Love Passes | 6th Fever, Spring Flowers |
| May 5, 2017 | Mizako Ai, Fujihara Saori, Jeon Dani, and Okumura Mao join the group as members of its 5th generation | 16 | 16.81 -> 16.81 | Natureless Love / Light Blue Sea* | N/A |
| June 18, 2017 | Ishida Kaori graduates from the group | 15 | 16.80 -> 17.20 | Lost Love / Flower Power | N/A |
| October 23, 2017 | Sato Rika graduates from the group | 14 | 17.28 -> 17.71 | Haikyo no Hana / Watashi no Kishi wa Imasen Doko ni Mieru Ka, Ai No Kankaku No Yona Yume / Kore Mo Sore Mo / Ewokaku | Best of Nature ~20 Singles, 6 Years~ |
| February 28, 2018 | Kazehaya Fuyumi, Shimura Honami, Zhang meilee and Takato Tomoko join the group as members of its 6th generation | 18 | 17.22 -> 17.61 | Seijitsu No Tame Ni Watashi No Kotoba O Toru / Shinpi-Tekina Higeki / Machiaishitsu, Haru no Boken / Mata Ne / Eien No | SHINE BRIGHT, Chapter 7 -Continuation- |
| September 30, 2018 | Kanazawa Keiko gradutes from the group. | 17 | 17.58 -> 17.58 | N/A | N/A |
| October 22, 2018 | Takade Yuko, Kim Koeun, and Ito Nago join as members of its 7th generation. | 20 | 17.3 -> TBA | Dance o Suru! / VIVID STAR / Shiawasena Yoru*, Kono Amai Kanji / Moichido, Hitobanju Daijobu / Get It / Ainoshi | Snowflake*, Snowy Dayz |
Concerts and Tours
Concerts
- [2013.01.23 - 2013.04.23] Shizen Musume Debut Concert ~Nature Adventure!~
- [2013.05.09 - 2013.06.28] Shizen Musume ~Nature Summer Sotsugyo~
- [2014.06.21 - 2014.09.22] Shizen to Country 2014 Fuyu ~Tanoshii!~
- [2016.02.28 - 2016.05.04] Shizen Musume 2016 Haru Concert Tour ~4th Chapter~ Sakamoto Mayuri Sotsugyou Special
- [2016.11.12 - 2016.12.10] Shizen Musume 2016 Aki Concert Tour ~8 Spirits~
- [2017.03.26 - 2017.06.18] Shizen Musume 2017 Haru Concert Tour ~Brand New Me~ Ishida Kaori Sotsugyou Special
- [2017.10.23 - 2017.11.26] Shizen Musume 2017 Aki Concert Tour ~My Star~
- [2018.02.28 - 2018.04.29] Shizen Musume 2018 Haru Concert Tour ~Its The Life!~
- [2018.08.04 - 2018.09.30] Shizen Musume 2018 Aki Concert Tour ~News of My Life~ Kanazawa Keiko Sotsugyou Special
- [2019.01.12 - 2019.06.22] Shizen Musume 2019 Haru Concert Tour ~NEWS PRESS~ Okumura Mao Sotsugyou Special
Oversea Concerts
- [2018.06.02 - 2018.06.30] Shizen Musume Europe Concert Tour ~MY NATURE~
- [2019.06.29 - 2019.08.10] Shizen Musume Asia Concert Tour ~LETS ROLL~
One Time Concerts
- [2016.09.29] Shizen Musume Birthday Concert! ~5 YEARS GOING!~
- [2018.09.29] Shizen Musume Birthday Concert! ~7 Years~ in Nippon Budokan
- [2019.08.xx] TBA
Mini Concert Tours
- [2015.08.01 - 2015.12.12] Shizen Musume Mini Garden!
- [2018.07.07 - 2018.07.29] Shizen Musume 6ki Mini Tour! ~SPRING WITH US~
- [2019.10.20 - 2018.11.10] Shizen Musume Mini Tour ~Lets Run!~
Events
1st Generation Events (2011-2016)
- [2012.09.29] Shizen 1ki First Birthday Anniversary Event ~Year 1~
- [2013.09.29] Shizen 1ki Second Birthday Anniverary Event ~2 Years~
- [2014.09.29] Shizen 1ki Third Birthday Anniversary Event ~Emi to Mayuri~
- [2015.09.29] Shizen 1ki Fourth Birthday Anniversary Event ~So Far~
2nd Generation Events (2013-Present)
- [2014.06.09] Shizen 2ki First Birthday Anniversary Event ~HI~
- [2015.06.09] Shizen 2ki Second Birthday Anniversary Event ~Just Us~
- [2016.06.09] Shizen 2ki Third Birthday Anniversary Event ~3/4~
- [2017.06.09] Shizen 2ki Fourth Birthday Anniversary Event ~4 YEARS!?~
- [2018.06.09] Shizen 2ki Fifth Birthday Anniversary Event ~5 Years In~
- [2019.06.09] TBA
3rd Generation Events (2015-Present)
- [2016.07.05] Shizen 3ki First Birthday Anniversary Event ~SAYAMOTO-HWA-YAZAWA~
- [2017.07.05] Shizen 3ki Second Birthday Anniversary Event ~2 YEARS!?~
- [2018.07.05] Shizen 3ki Third Birthday Anniversary Event ~Happy Night~
- [2019.07.05] TBA
4th Generation Events (2016-Present)
- [2017.10.22] Shizen 4ki First Birthday Anniversary Event ~OUR BIRTHDAY~
- [2018.10.22] Shizen 4ki Second Birthday Anniversary Event ~HAPPY BIRTHDAY~
- [2019.10.22] TBA
5th Generation Events (2017-Present)
- [2018.05.05] Shizen 5ki First Birthday Anniversary Event ~AMBITION~
- [2019.05.05] TBA
6th Generation Events (2018-Present)
- [2019.02.28] Shizen 6ki First Birthday Anniversary Event ~27292911~
7th Generation Events (2018-Present)
- [2019.10.20] TBA
Appearances
T.V Shows
- [2013-2017] Hello! Shizen
- [2013-2017] Adventure Time!
- [2017-Present] Shizen in Tokyo
- [2018-Present] Gardens of Japan
See Also
Trivia
- None of the first generation members were associated with Up Front Promotion before forming the group.
- Tsunku said that he wants this group to work hard and be as successful as Morning Musume.
- Its to have multiple generations like most main Hello! Project groups.
- Fukumoto Emi and Fukumoto Eri are identical twins.
- Yazawa Makoto is the first member to be born in the 21st century.
- Minami Yuki is the only first generation member to have never been the groups leader.
- Their has only been five people who have been the center in their debut single, Sakamoto Mayuri, Yazawa Makoto, Kim Eunchae, Mizako Ai and Shimura Honami.
- To date only four members have solo lines in all the singles they are featured in, not counting graduation solos: Sakamoto Mayuri, Yazawa Makoto, Kim Eunchae, and Mizako Ai.
- Current Education:
- Not Pursuing Post High School: Kia Su Ling
- 3rd Year University/College: Kim Eunchae, Sayamoto Kana
- 2nd Year University/College: Kanazawa Keiko, Hwa Dahee
- 1st Year University/College: Suzuki Eru, Kazehaya Fuyumi, Mizako Ai, Ikuta Sara
- 3rd Year High School: Yazawa Makoto, Fujihara Saori
- 2nd Year High School: Jeon Dani, Shimura Honami, Ako Natsumi, Zhang Meilee, Takeda Yuko
- 1st Year High School: Okumura Mao, Namoto Momo, Kim Koeun
- 3rd Year Middle School: Ito Nagi
- 2nd Year Middle School: Takata Tomoko
Total Sales Count
| Year | Single Sales | Digital Single Sales | Album Sales | Digital Album Sales | Total Sales |
| 2012 | 167,905 | N/A | 19,245 | N/A | 187,150 |
| 2013 | 219,013 | N/A | 14,082 | N/A | 420,245 |
| 2014 | 46,974 | N/A | 17,368 | N/A | 484,586 |
| 2015 | 266,720 | 13,834 | 19,355 | N/A | 784,495 |
| 2016 | 369,550 | 33,772 | 71,421 | 39,204 | 1,298,442 |
| 2017 | 269,590 | 65,164 | 66,251 | 39,095 | 1,738,542 |
| 2018 | 491,764 | 306,286 |
| Shizen Musume | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Members | 1st Gen: Fukumoto Emi (L), Sakamoto Mayuri 2nd Gen: Fukumoto Eri, Kia Su Ling, Arai Kanon, Kanazawa Keiko, Ishida Kaori, Suzuki Eru | ||||||
| Former Members | 1st Gen: Minami Yuki, Mochizuki Hiromi 2nd Gen: Arai Kanon | ||||||
| Singles | Indies: 01, 02, 03, 04 Major: 01, 02, 03, 04, 05. 06, 07 | ||||||
| Albums | Original: 01, 02, 03 | ||||||
| Related Units | Hello!Project Foreigners, [w:c:helloproject:Hello Pro Kenshuusei|Hello Pro Kenshuusei] | ||||||