PureBoys
| Company type | Ensemble |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Founder | Ameba |
| Defunct | 2012 |
Area served | Japan |
| Products | Music, stage plays, DVDs |
PureBoys (known as PureBOYS between 2007 and 2008) was a Japanese ensemble initiated in 2007 by Ameba. The group was established to support the promotion of Ameba's blogging platform, Ameba Blogs, and consisted of young actors affiliated with various talent agencies. Over time, PureBoys expanded their activities to include acting and musical performances, distributing their music through the independent label Pull Up Records. After releasing multiple singles and participating in stage productions, the group ultimately disbanded in 2012.
History
The collective was formed in June 2007, with its official website going live on July 20, 2007.
Their inaugural single, Kampai Je T'aime, debuted on September 26, 2007. Shortly after, on October 3, 2007, they released the DVD Back Stage File #1 and performed the play Act.1: 7Cheers! ~Jibun to iu Daichi Kara~ from October 3 to 8, 2007. The single Kampai Je T'aime saw a CD reissue on October 10, 2007. Their first photobook was published on November 16, 2007, followed by the release of the 7Cheers! DVD on December 21, 2007.
On December 28, 2007, Sakimoto and Sato were added to the lineup. Subsequently, on March 21, 2008, Takiguchi, Kato, and Nakayama announced their departure via blog posts; their graduation ceremony occurred on March 28 during the PureBOYS broadcast program Harajuku AmeSuta Gakuen.
The group's second single Kimi no Te / Psyche na Heart was launched on June 25, 2008. They also presented Act.2: 7Dummy's Blues from August 20 to August 27, 2008.
Takeda exited the group on August 31, 2008; Itogi joined shortly after on September 12.
The DVD for 7Dummy's Blues was issued on November 5, 2008. Their third single CAUTION was released on June 10, 2009, followed by their fourth single Zenkaidansu on November 25, 2009.
PureBoys declared their disbandment on September 13, 2012, with a concluding event held on October 27.
Current
Former
Studio albums
| Title | Year | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPN | ||||
| Pure Vox | 2010 |
|
— | — |
| "—" indicates releases that did not chart or were not distributed in that region. | ||||
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPN | ||||
| "Kanpai Je T'aime" (乾杯ジュテーム) | 2007 | 31 | — | Pure Vox |
| "Kimi no Te" (君の手) / "Psyche na Heart" (サイケなハート) | 2008 | 34 | — | |
| "Caution" | 2009 | 86 | — | |
| "Zenkai Dance" (ゼンカイダンス) | 2009 | 187 | — | |
| "—" signifies releases that either did not chart or were unavailable in that market. | ||||
DVDs
| DVD | Release | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Back Stage File #1 | October 3, 2007 PCBP-11567 |
Features footage from dance practice sessions for the Kampai Je T'aime promotional video, segments from their weekly online radio program Harajuku AmeSuta Gakuen, the process of recording their debut single, and PV shooting. Also includes self-produced videos by members and interviews. |
| Act.1: 7Cheers! ~Tobe! Jibun to iu Daichi Kara~ | December 21, 2007 PCBP-11585 |
Captures the performance of their stage play held from October 3 to 8, 2007, along with rehearsal footage and a behind-the-scenes tour of the theater. |
| Back Stage File #2 | August 20, 2008 PCBP-11589 |
Includes scenes from a CD release event, dance training sessions, recording of their second single, and filming of the promotional video. Contains interviews as well. |
| Act.2: 7Dummy's Blues | November 5, 2008 PCBP-11597 |
Documents the stage play performed between August 20 and 27, 2008, featuring rehearsal footage captured behind the scenes. |