E-girls
| Company type | Collective girl ensemble |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music, Entertainment |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Founder | LDH |
| Defunct | 2020 |
| Fate | Disbanded |
| Headquarters | Japan , Japan |
Area served | Japan |
Key people | Hiroyuki Igarashi (LDH CEO) |
| Products | Music albums, singles, concerts |
| Owner | LDH |
| Parent | Avex Group (Rhythm Zone label) |
E-girls (also written as E-Girls or e-girls; an abbreviation for Exile Girls) was a Japanese collective girl ensemble formed and overseen by LDH, and signed under the Rhythm Zone label of Avex Group. By 2017, the lineup consisted of 11 members, including eight individuals drawn from the groups Happiness and Flower. Established as a sister unit to the male group Exile, E-girls made their debut in 2011 with the single "Celebration." Their first studio album, Lesson 1, was released in 2013. The track "Gomennasai no Kissing You" achieved notable commercial success, exceeding 100,000 copies sold, while the 2014 album Colorful Pop garnered favorable critiques and performed well on the Oricon Albums Chart.
Following several lineup modifications, E-girls unveiled their third album E.G. Time in 2015, which reflected an evolution in both their musical direction and vocal arrangements. That same year, LDH declared further changes to the roster influencing singles such as "Anniversary!!" and "Dance Dance Dance." The group commenced 2016 with a greatest hits compilation titled E.G. Smile: E-girls Best and introduced concept-driven releases—E.G. Pop and E.G. Cool—through singles including "E.G. Summer Rider", "Pink Champagne", and "Go! Go! Let's Go!." Their fourth studio album, E.G. Crazy, was launched in January 2017.
Originally positioned as an idol group specializing in gentle J-pop and dance tunes, E-girls broadened their musical scope and brand identity over time, establishing themselves as one of Japan’s premier girl groups. Additionally, they created three sub-units to explore diverse musical styles and fashion projects. The group officially disbanded at the close of 2020.
2011–2012: Formation and early singles
In 2011, the Japanese boy band Exile conducted a nationwide audition to select members for their dance unit Flower, managed by LDH. This initiative later expanded into forming a new dance and vocal collective known as Bunny. After choosing dancers Nozomi Bando and Harumi Sato, along with vocalists Reina Washio, Kyoka Ichiki, and Chiharu Muto, Exile's chief producer and LDH CEO Hiroyuki Igarashi announced the "Girls Entertainment Project," which was subsequently rebranded as E-Girls. This collective incorporated members from Dream, Happiness, and Flower. Although Bunny was initially established separately with plans to debut in 2013, it never commenced official activities. E-Girls debuted on December 28, 2011, with a lineup of 21 members releasing the single "Celebration," which entered the top ten on the Oricon Singles Chart. In March 2012, Sayaka Yamamoto became the first member to depart.
April 2012 saw the release of E-Girls' second single "One Two Three," which achieved moderate chart placement. During this period, Reina Kizu and Anna Suda joined from EGD (EXPG Girls Dancers), affiliated with Exile Professional Gym Academy. On April 25, E-Girls performed at MCountdown Hello Japan ～MCountdown One Asia Tour 2012～ held at Saitama Super Arena, an event hosted by the Korean music show MCountdown. Prior to launching "Follow Me," Happiness member Mayu Sugieda suspended her activities in August due to treatment for infectious mononucleosis. LDH expanded E-Girls’ roster to 31 members by including dancers from Bunny and EGD; however, some members were inactive during this time. New policies mandated that members undergo training before each single release; consequently, only 16 out of the 31 appeared on the cover art for "Follow Me." Released in October 2012, this single sold half a million digital copies within Japan. Shortly thereafter, Happiness member Mimu Hioki exited the group in October.
2013: Lesson 1 and Growing Recognition
At the start of 2013, three members from Bunny exited E-girls, while Ruri Kawamoto from EGD and original member Momoka Nakajima joined the lineup. Their debut together was marked by the single "The Never Ending Story," which climbed to number two on the Oricon charts and showcased all 29 members on its cover. The subsequent release, "Candy Smile," received Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ). Kawamoto advanced to vocalist status, performing on the B-side track "Love Letter," her first role change within the group. On 17 April, their debut album Lesson 1 launched at the top position on Oricon and remained charted for over 70 weeks. This album was the last to feature EGD member Reina Kizu, who was replaced by Nakajima.
Following a period of illness, Happiness member Mayu Sugieda returned to join all 29 members for the single "Gomennasai no Kissing You". This release marked Flower member Elina Mizuno's final participation and introduced Anna Suda and Kawamoto as new Happiness members; Nakajima also appeared for the first time since taking over for Kizu. The single shipped more than 100,000 physical copies and garnered the Japanese MTV Video Music Award for Best Choreography, along with a nomination for Best Japanese Act at the 2014 MTV Europe Music Awards. In October, EGD member Marina Watanabe joined as a substitute performer and became a primary member following Mizuno’s departure, featuring in the promotional campaign for "Kurukuru." This single achieved the highest first-week sales in the group’s history with approximately 69,087 units sold. By year-end, E-girls had performed on numerous prominent Japanese television programs, culminating in an invitation to deliver a medley performance at Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
2014–2015: Solo Endeavors, Colorful Pop, E.G. Time, Line-up Adjustments, and Continued Projects
In early 2014, Aya Takamoto from Dream was appointed as E-girls’ leader. Following this, several members engaged in individual activities; ten members took roles in the drama A Perfect Day for Love Letters. The single "Diamond Only," which served as this drama’s opening theme, performed well on Oricon charts and enhanced endorsement opportunities within fashion and lifestyle industries. This track was also the final single from their second album, Colorful Pop, released on 19 March and debuting at number one on Oricon. To support this release, E-girls embarked on their inaugural national tour titled "Colorful Land" between July and August.
In April 2014, Mayu Sugieda and Kyoka Takeda departed from Happiness and Bunny respectively, also exiting E-girls—Sugieda becoming the second vocalist to leave after Dream’s Sayaka Yamamoto. Beginning in June, E-girls issued three consecutive monthly singles: "E.G. Anthem: We Are Venus," featuring all members; "Odoru Ponpokorin," which served as the opening theme for the anime Chibi Maruko Chan and achieved moderate chart success; and "Highschool Love," used in Fuji TV’s drama Great Teacher Onizuka. In November, Flower’s Chiharu Muto left to study abroad but instead launched a fashion brand coinciding with the release of "Mr. Snowman." At year-end, E-girls performed "Highschool Love" during their second appearance on Kōhaku Uta Gassen and also participated in the FNS Song Festival.
On 1 January 2015, physical versions of E.G. Time were released, marking their third Oricon number one. However, on 27 January, LDH unveiled a new lineup structure known as the E-girls Pyramid, reducing membership from 26 to 20 by transferring six members to trainee groups Rabbits and Bunnies; Yuzuna Takebe was assigned to Rabbits. The group then conducted their second nationwide tour titled "Colorful World" from February through March. With this updated lineup, they promoted the single "Anniversary!!" Additionally, Dream member Ami Nakashima announced her solo debut alongside ongoing group activities.
In October 2015, Erie Abe from Dream shifted her role from performer and vocalist to DJ for upcoming releases and live performances. That same month saw Flower’s Kyoka Ichiki depart, bringing Flower down to six members with Reina Washio remaining as sole vocalist. Following Ichiki’s exit, former Rabbits member Yuzuna Takebe rejoined E-girls as a performer in 2016.
E-girls made their third appearance at Kōhaku Uta Gassen, performing "Dance Dance Dance", and appeared on Japan's CDTV year-end special where they debuted "Dance With Me Now!" from their forthcoming greatest hits compilation E.G. Smile: E-girls Best. This single found success on the Japan Hot 100 chart and represented their final release of 2015.
2016: E.G. Smile: E-girls BEST and E.G. Crazy
At the start of 2016, E-girls unveiled their greatest hits album, E.G. Smile: E-girls BEST, on 10 February. This collection included all singles released up to "Dance With Me Now!" along with a new track titled "Shukko Sa! (Sail Out For Someone)". Offered in various editions, the album became their top-selling release, surpassing 250,000 copies sold and earning Platinum certification from the RIAJ. To support the album, they embarked on their third nationwide tour, E-girls LIVE TOUR 2016 "E.G. SMILE", during which they announced Happiness’ second studio album and revealed debut tours for Flower and Happiness—their first solo concert series. Additionally, LDH confirmed the launch of the E-girls subunit ShuuKaRen, featuring sisters Karen and Shuuka Fujii.
In April, E-girls revealed plans for two singles under a Summer Single Concept. The first single, "E.G. Summer Rider", was released on 20 July with an "E.G. POP" theme, debuting at number two on Oricon charts and achieving strong digital performance. The second single, "Pink Champagne", arrived on 10 August with an "E.G. COOL" motif and recorded their best first-week sales since "Kurukuru," moving 66,028 units.
On 28 October, Erie Abe announced her decision to retire from the entertainment industry by the end of the year, marking the first departure of a Dream member since 2011.
Their 18th single, "Go! Go! Let's Go!", was released on 30 November and embraced a "Japanese Neo Tokyo" concept characterized by Japanese-inspired fashion visuals. Despite this innovative approach, its sales fell short compared to previous singles.
In December, E-girls revealed plans for their fourth studio album titled E.G. Crazy (2017), a double album divided into E.G. POP and E.G. COOL themes. This project featured music videos for songs such as "Strawberry Sadistic," which was included in the LDH film High & Low: The Movie, alongside new tracks like "All Day Long Lady" and "Harajuku Time Bomb".
On 31 December, E-girls performed "DANCE WITH ME NOW!" during the 67th Kohaku Uta Gassen, marking their fourth consecutive appearance at this prestigious event. That same day, Erie Abe officially retired from both Dream and E-girls as she had announced.
2017: Group Restructuring and Formation of E.G.family
On 3 January 2017, E.G. Crazy was launched via AWA streaming services in Japan, followed by physical releases on 18 January. On 10 March, Miyuu—the dancer and leader of Happiness—announced a temporary break due to a knee injury requiring surgery and subsequent rehabilitation.
In late May, LDH introduced the E.G. Evolution campaign, culminating on 5 June with significant transformations within E-girls. The group Dream disbanded; members Shizuka, Aya, and Ami graduated from E-girls—Aya retired from performing to take on the role of chief creative manager for both E-girls and the newly established LDH girl entertainment collective E.G.family. Meanwhile, Shizuka and Ami pursued solo careers with Dance Earth Party and as individual artists respectively. Miyuu, Ruri Kawamoto, Shuuka Fujii, Manami Shigetome, and Mio Nakajima departed from E-girls to dedicate themselves exclusively to Happiness and Flower activities. Karen Fujii, Reina Washio, and Yuzuna Takebe became the main vocalists without an assigned leader. The group announced a two-day concert event titled E-girls LIVE 2017 ~E.G.EVOLUTION~, which served as their final performance as a 19-member ensemble before continuing promotions as an 11-member unit.
On 26 July, the restructured E-girls released their 19th single "Love ☆ Queen," marking their first release as an eleven-member group. In October, Harumi Sato was named group leader. Later that month, they appeared at the TV Asahi Dream Festival 2017 held at Saitama Super Arena. On 6 December, they issued their 20th single "Kitakaze to Taiyou", followed by the release of the concert DVD/Blu-ray for E-girls LIVE 2017 ~E.G.EVOLUTION~ on 28 December.
Closing out 2017, E-girls made their fifth appearance at Kōhaku, performing their track "Love ☆ Queen".
2018: E.G. 11
On 31 January, the ensemble unveiled their 21st single titled "Aishiteru to Itte Yokatta," followed by the release of their 22nd single "Pain, pain" on 28 February.
Their fifth studio album, E.G.11, was launched on 23 May 2018, marking the first album featuring the group as an 11-member unit. Subsequently, they embarked on their fourth nationwide tour, E-girls LIVE TOUR 2018 ~E.G. 11~, which ran from 2 June through 5 August and represented their initial tour after restructuring.
On 8 August, the group introduced their fifth digital single "My Way," accompanied by music videos for both the lead track and its B-side "Let's Feel High," showcasing collaborations with Mighty Crown and PKCZ®.
E-girls contributed the theme song "Dynamite Girl" for the Japanese edition of Tomb Raider.
The group performed at South Korea’s Asia Song Festival 2018 on 3 October and simultaneously released their sixth digital single "Perfect World," serving as the theme for the film Perfect World Kimi to Iru Kiseki, starring Takanori Iwata from Sandaime J Soul Brothers/EXILE.
Beginning 6 October, E-girls returned to television with their Internet program Zenryoku Bukatsu! E-kou on AbemaTV, marking their first regular broadcast since 2016 and featuring members undertaking new challenges.
On 19 December, they issued their seventh digital single "EG-ENERGY," promoting LDH martial arts' ENERGY PROJECT in collaboration with Generations from Exile Tribe.
2019–2020: E.G.POWER to the DOME, three-month release initiative, and concluding tour
On 16 January, the concert footage from E-girls LIVE TOUR 2018 ~E.G. 11~ held at Saitama Super Arena was made available on DVD and Blu-ray formats.
Early in 2019, E-girls participated in E.G.family’s inaugural tour titled E.G.POWER 2019 ~POWER to the DOME~ running from 22 February to 25 May, sharing the stage with Flower, Happiness, SudannaYuzuYully, Dream Ami, Dream Shizuka, among others.
The group released their 23rd single "CINDERELLA FIT" on 24 July alongside a DVD/Blu-ray capturing their NHK Hall performance from March’s E.G.POWER 2019 ~POWER to the DOME~. The track "Cinderella Fit" was featured as Mister Donut's Tapioca Milk commercial theme song and included appearances by members Kaede, Nozomi Bando, Harumi Sato, and Nonoka Yamaguchi. It was initially distributed digitally on 27 June.
AbemaTV broadcasted episode 47 of Zenryoku Bukatsu! E-kou on 6 October, documenting all members’ successful ascent of Mount Fuji despite facing altitude-related difficulties; the climb lasted more than eight hours.
On 15 October, E-girls received the "Best-Jeanist" award in the "Collector Selection" category in recognition of their denim outfits worn in "Cinderella Fit," with Kaede attending the ceremony as the group's representative.
On 8 November, E-girls announced a three-month pre-release campaign leading up to their 24th single scheduled for release on 29 January 2020. The project commenced with "Easy come, Easy go" released on 22 November alongside promotional events; followed by "CINDERELLA FIT (Winter Version)" on 27 December. The upcoming single comprised four tracks total, headlined by "Bessekai" ("Another World").
Towards the end of 2019, they revealed plans for their fifth and final tour called E-girls PERFECT LIVE 2011▶2020, set from February through July 2020. On 22 December, it was announced that the group would disband by year-end. Members were set to remain under LDH management while pursuing diverse career paths: Harumi Sato, Nozomi Bando, Anna Ishii, and Nonoka Yamaguchi focusing on acting and modeling; Yuzuna Takebe preparing to form a new unit following Afrojack’s LDH Europe audition; Reina Washio embarking on a solo career; and Happiness collaborating with 88rising for international growth.
Due to disruptions caused by COVID-19 in 2020, several concerts within the final tour were either canceled or postponed. To compensate fans, E-girls conducted a no-audience live stream event via Niconico on 26 March that attracted over 220,000 viewers.
Musical style and influences
Since their initial release "Celebration!" and the album Lesson 1, the group’s sound has been predominantly identified as dance-oriented J-pop. A Japanese publication, CD Journal, observed their integration of "soft" K-pop and EDM elements, genres that gained prominence in the mid-2010s and held significant sway in Western music markets. The magazine further pointed out resemblances to both Korean and Japanese acts through their use of "catchy" dance rhythms. Meanwhile, Billboard Japan credited their dance approach to the "DNA" passed down from their affiliated group Exile. The album included contributions from Japanese composers such as Clarabell, Kazuhiro Hara, and Masoto Kotake; notably, the track "The Never Ending Story" was penned by Giorgio Moroder.
Their sophomore album, Colorful Pop (2014), revisited dance-pop with a livelier tone. The inclusion of covers like "Rydeen (Dance All Night)" by Yellow Magic Orchestra and "I Heard a Rumour" by Bananarama demonstrated producers’ expertise in revitalizing classic J-pop tunes. However, some critics noted that the ballads somewhat hindered the album’s overall energy.
The third studio project, E.G. Time (2014), represented a shift toward faster-paced songs and introduced fresh producers including Yasutaka Nakata, Lauren Kaori, Fast Lane, and T.Kura alongside Michico. Ballads were largely supplanted by assertive EDM and electropop anthems. Patrick St. Michel of The Japan Times remarked on the frequent use of unison vocals—a hallmark technique in Japanese idol music—with "Music Flyer" serving as a prime example. This stylistic choice also strengthened their connection to K-pop influences.
In 2017, the group released their fourth studio effort, the double album E.G. Crazy, which was conceptually divided into two parts: E.G. Pop featuring a playful, pop-centric sound, and E.G. Cool focusing on a more sophisticated, sultry aesthetic. Prominent singles from this release included the energetic dance-pop "E.G. Summer Rider" and the tropical house-infused "Pink Champagne," which drew inspiration from 1980s disco vibes. Additionally, multiple tracks blended Western genres such as French house, rock, hip-hop, and dubstep.
Image
E-girls have often been acknowledged as a prominent idol group due to their strong presence in the Japanese market, frequent member rotations, and resemblances to other idol ensembles. Yet, with their album E.G. Time, reviewers observed a departure from conventional idol characteristics by adopting a K-pop-inspired precision rather than an amateurish style, as demonstrated in the track "Music Flyer." Contrary to typical idol groups that perform synchronously, E-girls developed a distinctive, focused chant-like vocal approach without words.
Their 2017 release E.G. Crazy broadened their audience by highlighting two contrasting styles: a more playful, pop-oriented sound reminiscent of their earlier material, and a sultrier image exemplified by the 2016 single "Pink Champagne." Following this, the track "Go! Go! Let's Go!" introduced a Japanese Neo Girls concept, incorporating diverse elements of Japanese culture such as traditional attire (kimono) and Otaku influences.
Promotional songs like "All Day Long Lady" and "Harajuku Time Bomb" showcased Westernized office lady aesthetics and Harajuku-inspired fashion trends, respectively. Renowned for their captivating visuals and dynamic choreography, E-girls achieved popularity on par with male dance ensembles. Their compilation album E.G. Smile: E-girls Best (2016) was lauded for delivering an accessible girl group experience appealing to fans of Exile, marking the beginning of a successful string of hit releases.
Seifuku dances
Within their singles, performing members participate in supplementary segments known as featured in the group's music videos. These clips, which connect to the main video's narrative and are positioned at either the start or conclusion, exhibit various dance forms and instrumental arrangements. Select vocalists such as Erie Abe, Mayu Sugieda, Karen Fujii, among others, have appeared in certain visuals. Some seifuku dance pieces evolved into complete songs: "Kurukuru" featured in "Move It! (Dream & E-girls Time)", "Odoru Ponpokorin" sampled within "Boom Boom Christmas", and elements of "Mr. Snowman" integrated into "Express (Do Your Dance)." The lineup at any given time determines member participation in each seifuku dance. These dances were included in the DVD/Blu-ray editions accompanying the album E.G. Smile: E-girls Best.
Reception
In early 2014, the teen publication Anan spotlighted E-girls among leading idol groups in its February edition. By 2015, Nikkei Entertainment placed them 4th among top girl groups with 18.4% of votes; over half of the ranked acts were idol groups, including six sister groups related to AKB48. Towards the end of 2016, Oricon positioned their album E.G. Smile: E-girls Best at number 11 on the top twenty best-selling albums list. That year, E-girls ranked as the ninth highest-earning Japanese act, generating roughly ¥1.75 billion (approximately $15.57 million USD) in revenue.
Side projects
In addition to their primary units Dream, Happiness, and Flower, E-girls alongside LDH initiated three side ventures. The first project, ShuuKaRen, features sisters Karen Fujii (Happiness) and Shuuka Fujii (Flower). This collaboration marked their initial musical partnership following the success of their fashion coffee table book Antithese, which sold over 100,000 copies across Japan. LDH branded ShuuKaRen as "two vocal divas" producing music inspired by black culture. Their debut single "Universe", released on 5 October 2016, represented Shuuka's first vocal role within any E-girls-related endeavor and promoted her alongside Karen as lead singers.
The second sub-unit, SudannaYuzuYully, comprises E-girls member Yuzuna Takebe as lead vocalist along with Happiness members Anna Suda and Yurino serving as rappers and performers. This project marked Suda and Yurino's debut as vocalists under LDH's umbrella. Emphasizing modern dance and hip-hop, they launched their first single "Oh Boy" in March 2017.
Distinct from musical projects, Happiness member Kaede and Flower's Harumi Sato established Twin Tower, a modeling-focused duo specializing in fashion promotion and product endorsements. Officially managed by LDH, Twin Tower debuted in October 2015 without engaging in singing or performance activities.
Happiness
| Name | Date of Birth (Age) | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Sayaka Nagatomo (長友 さやか, Nagatomo Sayaka) | 20 September 1995 | Performer |
| Kaede Dobashi (土橋 楓, Dobashi Kaede) | 11 January 1996 | Performer |
| Karen Fujii (藤井 夏恋, Fujii Karen) | 16 July 1996 | Vocalist and performer |
| Yurino Suzuki (鈴木 結莉乃, Suzuki Yurino) | 6 February 1996 | Vocalist and performer[upper-alpha 1] |
| Anna Suda (須田 アンナ, Suda Anna) | 12 October 1997 | Vocalist and performer[upper-alpha 1] |
Flower
| Name | Date of Birth (Age) | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Reina Washio (鷲尾 伶菜, Washio Reina) | 20 January 1994 | Vocalist |
| Nozomi Bando (坂東 希, Bandō Nozomi) | 14 September 1997 | Performer |
| Harumi Sato (佐藤 晴美, Satō Harumi) | 8 June 1995 | Performer |
Original E-girls
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Timeline
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Discography
- Studio albums
- Lesson 1 (2013)
- Colorful Pop (2014)
- E.G. Time (2015)
- E.G. Crazy (2017)
- E.G. 11 (2018)
- Compilation albums
- E.G. Smile: E-girls Best (2016)
- E-girls (2020)
- Notable singles
- "Follow Me"
- "Candy Smile"
- "Gomennasai no Kissing You"
- "E.G. Anthem: We Are Venus"
- "Highschool Love"
- "Mr. Snowman"
- "Anniversary!!"
- "Pink Champagne"
Headlining tours
| Name | Sub-group | Period active in group | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dream | 2011 | Vocalist and performer | |
| Happiness | 2011 | Performer | |
| Bunny | 2012 | Performer | |
| Bunny | 2011–2012 | Performer | |
| Bunny | 2011–2012 | "Performer" |
| Year | Dates | Tour Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | July 18 – August 13 | E-girls LIVE TOUR 2014 "COLORFUL LAND" |
| 2015 | February 14 – April 29 | E-girls LIVE TOUR 2015 "COLORFUL WORLD" |
| 2016 | March 12 – August 11 | E-girls LIVE TOUR 2016 "E.G. SMILE" |
| 2018 | June 2 – August 5 | E-girls LIVE TOUR 2018 ~E.G. 11~ |
| 2020 | February 1 – July 4 | E-girls PERFECT LIVE 2011▶2020 |
Tours as part of a collective
| Year | Tour Title | Performers |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | EXILE TRIBE LIVE TOUR 2012 ~TOWER OF WISH~ | Exile Tribe |
| 2014 | EXILE TRIBE PERFECT YEAR LIVE TOUR TOWER OF WISH 2014 ~THE REVOLUTION~ | |
| 2016 | HiGH&LOW THE LIVE | |
| 2019 | E.G.POWER 2019 ~POWER to the DOME~ | E.G.Family |
Supporting act appearances
| Year | Tour Name | Main Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | EXILE LIVE TOUR 2011 TOWER OF WISH ~Negai no Tou~ | Exile |
Special concerts
| Date | Event Title |
|---|---|
| June 14, 2015 | E-girls LIVE 2015 at UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN |
| July 15–16, 2017 | E-girls LIVE 2017 ~E.G.EVOLUTION~ |
Television appearances
| Years Active | Program Title | Broadcasting Station |
|---|---|---|
| 2011–present | Weekly Exile (週間EXILE) | TBS |
| 2011–2012 | E-Girls ga! Monku no Sakebi | |
| 2014–2015 | Akeru na Kiken | |
| 2015–2016 | E-girls wo Majime ni Kangaeru Kaigi | |
| 2015–2016 | EG-style | Fuji TV |
Online programs
| Years Active | Show Title | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| 2013–2014 | "E-girls movies!!" | |
| 2018–present | "Zenryoku Bukatsu! E-kou!" | AbemaTV |
Music video features
| Year | Song Title | Performing Artist | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | "Rising Sun" | Exile | |
| 2013 | "EXILE PRIDE ~Konna Sekai wo Aisuru Tame~" | Exile | |
| 2017 | "Y.M.C.A." | "Generations from Exile Tribe" |
Photobooks
External links
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