Star Planet (stylized as STAR PLANET) (formerly known as STARDUST PLANET) is a department of the Japanese entertainment company Stardust Promotion specialising in female idols. The department's predecessor was named 3B junior, which was active until 2014. From 2014, 3B Junior was reorganized into an independent Idol group, which was active until 2018.[1] The first Stardust Planet Festival (Natsu S) was held on July 27, 2018.[2]
Star Planet | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Japan |
| Genres | J-pop |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Website | www |
History
editStardust Planet
editGroups
edit| Group Name | Alias | Formation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Momoiro Clover Z (ももいろクローバーZ) | Momokuro, Momoclo,
MCZ |
May 17, 2008 | Formerly Known as Momoiro Clover (ももいろクローバー) |
| Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku (私立恵比寿中学) | Ebichū | August 4, 2009 | Officially shortened to Ebichū (えびちゅう、エビ中) |
| TEAM SHACHI | Shachi | September 11, 2011 | Formerly Known as Team Syachihoko (チームしゃちほこ) |
| Chō Tokimeki Sendenbu (超ときめき♡宣伝部) | Tokisen,
Chō Tokisen |
April 11, 2015 | Formerly Known Tokimeki Sendenbu (ときめき♡宣伝部) |
| ukka | May 1, 2015 | Formerly known as Sakura Ebis (桜エビ〜ず) | |
| Batten Shōjo Tai (ばってん少女隊) | Basshō | June 21, 2015 | Stylized in English as BATTEN GIRLS |
| Iginari Tohoku San (いぎなり東北産) | Tohokusan | August 9, 2015 | Stylized in English as MADE IN TOHOKU |
| AMEFURASSHI | Amefura | November 3, 2018 | Formerly known as Amefurasshi (アメフラっシ) |
| Namie Joshihatsu Kumiai (浪江女子発組合) | JA Namie | November 24, 2019 | Stylized in English as Joshihatsu Association Namie; JA Namie |
| STAPLA Kenkyusei (スタプラ研究生) | Kenkyusei | April 23, 2022 | Trainee group |
Former Groups
edit| Group Name | Formation | Disbandment | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3B junior | November 1, 2014 | November 3, 2018 | |
| Rock A Japonica(ロッカジャポニカ) | November 24, 2014 | April 19, 2019 | |
| Hachimitsu Rocket (はちみつロケット) | November 24, 2014 | April 26, 2020 | |
| Awww! | June 20, 2020 | October 30, 2021 | |
| Tacoyaki Rainbow (たこやきレインボー) | September 17, 2012 | March 31, 2022 | |
| B.O.L.T | July 15, 2019 | April 15, 2023 | |
| CROWN POP | August 8, 2015 | August 8, 2024 |
Timeline
edit
Discography
editReleases under the name of Stardust Planet.
- EP
| Title | Release date | Charts |
|---|---|---|
| JP [3] | ||
| We Are STAR | July 21, 2018 |
- Music videos
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2018 | "Wer Are Star" |
3B Junior
edit3B Junior (3Bjunior) was a department of the third section of the Japanese entertainment company Stardust Promotion specialising in training idols. Initially serving as the company's section dedicated to training female talents under the age of 18. Since 2014, however, 3B Junior has been reorganised into an independent department dedicated to idols.[4] Momoiro Clover and Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku are among popular all-girl idol groups initially founded under the 3B Junior banner.
Members
edit| Name | Birthdate | Sub-Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aira (愛来) | December 8, 2002 | Okuzawamura | 3b Junior center, member of Gachinko 3 |
| Okuzawa Reina (奥澤レイナ) | February 16, 1999 | 3B Junior Leader | |
| Nakamura Yuu (中村優) | September 15, 1999 | ||
| Nagayama Maari (永山真愛) | September 1, 2002 | ||
| Ichikawa Yuduki (市川優月) | November 2, 2003 | Majestic 7 | |
| Uran (うらん) | October 12, 1999 | Leader, on indefinite hiatus since January 16, 2017 | |
| Ohira Hikaru (大平ひかる) | July 23, 2002 | ||
| Odagaki Hina (小田垣陽菜) | January 30, 2002 | ||
| Kojima Hana (小島はな) | February 26, 2004 | ||
| Saito Karin (斎藤夏鈴) | October 29, 2000 | ||
| Suzuki Moeka (鈴木萌花) | February 5, 2002 | Member of Gachinko 3 | |
| Kurimoto Yuzuki (栗本柚希) | October 5, 2000 | Leaf Citron | Member of Gachinko 3 |
| Haduki Tomoko (葉月智子) | May 12, 1998 | Oldest member | |
| Nakahara Sakuya (中原咲耶) | October 1, 2004 | Saku-chan and Jiji | Youngest member |
Former members
edit| Name | Birthdate | Sub-Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miyamae Reo (宮前玲央) | May 11, 2001 | ||
| Uchiyama Ami (内山あみ) | January 17, 2000 | Rock A Japonica | Leader |
| Naito Luna (内藤るな) | December 23, 2000 | ||
| Shina Ruka (椎名るか) | July 28, 2001 | ||
| Takai Chiho (高井千帆) | September 20, 2001 | ||
| Hirase Misato (平瀬美里) | August 6, 2002 | ||
| Amemiya Kanon (雨宮かのん) | September 20, 1999 | Hachimitsu Rocket | Leader, member of Gachinko 3 |
| Tsukamoto Sora(塚本颯来) | November 7, 2001 | ||
| Mifuu (澪風) | June 1, 2000 | ||
| Hanayama Shiho (華山志歩) | January 24, 2000 | ||
| Kimino Maika (公野舞華) | December 20, 2001 | ||
| Harima Reina (播磨怜奈) | February 13, 2002 | ||
| Mori Aoba (森青葉) | May 12, 2001 |
Musical groups created by 3B Junior
edit- Active
- Momoiro Clover Z
- Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku
- Rika Mayama, Ayaka Yasumoto, Mirei Hoshina, Hinata Kashiwagi, Kaho Kobayashi, Riko Nakayama
- Team Syachihoko
- Honoka Akimoto, Haruna Sakamoto, Nao Sakura, Yuzuki Ōguro
- Tacoyaki Rainbow
- Saki Kiyoi, Kurumi Hori, Karen Negishi, Mai Haruna, Sakura Ayaki
- Inactive
- Momonaki
- Creamy Parfait
- Kagajo 4S
- Reina Okusawa, Shiori Odagiri, Ari Fujimoto, Ami Uchiyama
- Minitia Bears
- Karin Saitō, Runa Naitō, Mao Kunimitsu, Meina, Ruka Shiina, Sora Tsukamoto, Chiho Takai, Hina Odagaki, Yukari Kose, Misato Hirase, Maari Takami, Shiori Ishiguro, Aira
- Discography
Releases under the name of 3B Junior.
Singles
edit| Title | Release date | Charts |
|---|---|---|
| JP [5] | ||
| "Nanairo no Stardust" (七色のスターダスト) | January 1, 2014 | 2 |
Albums
edit| Title | Release date | Charts |
|---|---|---|
| JP [6] | ||
| 3-B Jr. Petit Album (3-B Jr.ぷちアルバム) | August 30, 2008 | — |
| Starda Last Daizenshǔ (スタダ 3Bjunior ラスト大全集) | January 1, 2014 | 4 |
Music videos
edit| Year | Title | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | "Nanairo no Stardust" | Hideo Kawatani[7] |
TV shows
edit- 3B Junior Stardust Shoji (3B Juniorの星くず商事) (BS Asahi, 24 January 2015 —)
Helium incident
editOn February 4, 2015, it was revealed that during the recording of their main TV show 3B Junior Stardust Shoji, on January 28, a 12-year-old member (name withheld) of 3B Junior suffered from an air embolism. She lost consciousness and fell into a coma (which was a result of the air bubbles blocking the flow of blood to the brain), which was a result of inhaling huge quantities of helium as part of a game. The incident was not made public until a week later.[8][9] The staff of TV Asahi held an emergency press conference in order to announce that the member had been taken to hospital and, though she had not yet recovered consciousness, was showing signs of rehabilitation such as eye movement and mobility of her limbs. Following this, police launched an investigation into the neglected safety measures.[10][11] The girl has since returned to school, although no statement has been made as to whether after-effects remain.[12]
References
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- ^ "【ライブレポート】ももクロ10周年をみんなでお祝い！スタプラアイドル全12組が輝き放った「夏S」（写真24枚）".
- ^ "3BjuniorのCDシングルランキング" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved 2014-02-26.
- ^ "ももエビしゃち前橋に集結！3Bライブ「俺の藤井」大成功". Natalie (in Japanese). 2014-01-05. Retrieved 2014-02-26.
- ^ "3BjuniorのCDシングルランキング" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved 2014-02-26.
- ^ "3BjuniorのCDアルバムランキング" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved 2014-02-26.
- ^ "Nanairo no Stardust" (in Japanese). Space Shower TV. Retrieved 2015-02-06.
- ^ テレ朝事故で分かったヘリウム変声缶の危険性 意識を失うケースの大半が子ども (in Japanese). 2015-02-05. Retrieved 2015-02-05.
- ^ "J-Pop Teen Star Left in Coma After Inhaling Helium for TV Stunt". Time. 2015-02-05. Retrieved 2015-02-06.
- ^ アイドルが収録中に倒れ病院搬送 テレ朝、ヘリウムガス吸引 (in Japanese). 2015-02-04. Retrieved 2015-02-04.
テレビ番組収録中、１２歳アイドルが意識失い救急搬送 ヘリウムガスが原因か (in Japanese). 2015-02-04. Retrieved 2015-02-04.
テレ朝謝罪、１２歳アイドルがヘリウム吸い救急搬送 (in Japanese). 2015-02-04. Archived from the original on 2015-02-04. Retrieved 2015-02-04.
"3b Junior idol in coma after inhaling helium on TV Asahi program". 2015-02-04. Retrieved 2015-02-04.
アイドル救急搬送騒動で制作会社が実績削除の不可解 (in Japanese). 2015-02-04. Retrieved 2015-02-04. - ^ "BBC News - Japanese child star in coma after helium stunt goes wrong". BBC. 2015-02-05. Retrieved 2015-02-06.
- ^ "テレ朝事故のアイドル番組終了 少女の容体は回復、通学も". Sankei Shimbun. 2015-03-31. Retrieved 2015-06-01.