Prism Mates
| Prism☆Mates | |
|---|---|
| Native name | プリズムメイツ |
| Genres | Pop |
| Years active | 2012 - 2017 |
| Labels | Avex Pictures |
| Associated acts | Prizmmy |
| Past members | |
Prism☆Mates[1] (プリズムメイツ) was a Japanese group under Avex. They are also the younger sister group of the dance and vocal unit "Prizmmy". Created in 2011, Reina, Mia and Karin were considered trainees in the anime "Pretty Rhythm: Aurora Dream".
They have had various activities and many graduations but Prism Mates were not able to debut as a unit because they had disbanded alongside their older sister group Prizmmy on March 31, 2017. They are currently focusing on their own careers.
Members
Current members
| Name | Birthday | Hometown | Since | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuka Takayanagi
(高柳祐花) |
June 27, 2001 | Chiba Prefecture | 2013 | Leader
Appeared in Nico Petite JS Girl Collection Maruyama Kyousai Group Kimono Model Appeared in drama 5Junko JS Girl Reader Model |
| Mirei Takahashi
(髙橋実玲) |
November 7, 2002 | Chiba Prefecture | 2013 | Sub-leader
3rd generation Roni Girl |
| Sana Ishii
(石井紗那) |
March 3, 2003 | Gunma Prefecture | 2014 | Won the KiraChalle 2013 Pretty Rhythm Award
JS Girl Exclusive Model (Graduated) Oha-Girl "Sa-chan" TakaraTomy "Twirl Ring Baton" image model Tokyo Girls Audition 2016 Semi Finalist Michel Klen Scolaire Image Model[2] |
| Airi Hamamura
(浜村愛梨) |
June 17, 2004 | 2014 | Won the KiraChalle 2013 Pretty Rhythm Award
JS Girl Reader Model | |
| Momona Aoki
(青木萌々菜) |
January 5, 2005 | 2013 | Youngest Member
Won the KiraChalle 2012 Pretty Rhythm Award JS Girl |
Past members
| Name | Birthday | Since | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reina Kubo
(久保玲奈) |
October 28, 1999 | 2011–2012 | Prizmmy member and leader |
| Mia Kusakabe
(日下部美愛) |
March 9, 2000 | 2011–2012 | Prizmmy member and sub leader
Former Prism Mates leader |
| Karin Takahashi
(髙橋果鈴) |
July 22, 2000 | 2011–2012 | Prizmmy youngest member |
| Runa Suzuki
(鈴木瑠奈) |
October 20, 2000 | 2013–2015 | Former Prism Mates sub leader
3rd generation Roni Girl 1st Generation Dance Style Kids Original JS Girl Reader Model Currently in Psyche's special dance class Graduated: May 2, 2015 |
| Hina Miyazaki
(宮崎妃夏) |
July 11, 2000 | 2013–2015 | Current Prizmmy member
3rd generation Roni Girl Former Prism Mates Leader Graduated: May 2, 2015 |
| Kanon Hagino
(萩野伽音) |
March 23, 2003 | 2013–2016 | 3rd generation Roni Girl
Graduated: April 29, 2016 |
| Natsu Usukura
(薄倉奈津) |
August 12, 2001 | 2013–2016 | JS Girl Reader Model
Original JS Girl Reader Model Older sister of Roni Girls 5th Generation, Rina Graduated: April 29, 2016 |
Short Term Members
These members were present only for the first few episodes of Pretty Rhythm: Dear my Future series endings before holding auditions and official members were cast.
| Name | Birthday | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sakura Koga (古賀さくら) | 4th Generation Roni Girl | |
| Reira Hamada (浜田麗愛) | Kids model
Prizmmy Mia's childhood friend | |
| Yurina Horioka (堀岡由利奈) | JSDA dancer | |
| Mayuka Sasazawa (笹沢真由花) | March 11, 2001 | Ultra Girl member |
| Rise Katsuno (勝野莉世) | ||
| Misaki Sato (佐藤心咲) | ||
| Sara Kimura (木村紗良) | May 27, 2001 | Steppy Colors member advertising
Takara Tomy toy "Steppy" |
| Satoru Aoki (青木智瑠) |
Yuka and Runa were also part of the "short term" Prism Mates but they passed the audition and they became permanent members of Prism Mates.
History
Prism Mates began as a trio trainee group that appeared in the anime 'Pretty Rhythm: Aurora Dream'. They learned to sing, dance and model for a few minutes after each episode. When the fourth member joined the group the name was changed to Prizmmy. In the next season 'Dear My Future' a new set of Prism Mates joined as Prizmmy's assistants during the "Pretty Rhythm Studios". These members, included various kid models and current member Yuka. Runa was also a part of the 'second generation' Prism Mates. These members were then changed as they held auditions and they gained 4 new members. Runa and Yuka joined the auditions and kept their position as Prism Mates. Kanon, Natsu, Hina and Mirei were the new members who joined. Momona, joined the group by winning the "Kirachalle 2012".
Prism Box and new members
In the summer of 2013, they created a group with Prizmmy called 'Prism Box'. They released their debut single 'Rainbow x Rainbow'.
Momona did not participate in their lives and only had a short scene in the MV as she was too young.
They first appeared in Prizmmy's MV 'Panpina' as back-up dancers. Then they remained as back up dancers for their lives after that.
The Prism Mates members were paired up in two and were given songs to sing. Momona was the only exception and was given a solo. These songs were later released in Prizmmy's 2nd album 'Music Goes On'.
During their 2nd Prism Box release, they gave a small scene to welcome their 2 new members Airi and Sana, who had won the Kirachalle 2013. Momona was also given her first lines to sing in this song.
Prism Mates Leaders
When the group started Mia Kusakabe was given the role as leader for the group. This was also seen when in the anime 'Pretty Rhythm: Dear my Future' her anime version was also given the leader role. She began her leader role in 2011 and instead became the sub-leader (fashion leader) of Prizmmy in 2012.
Hina Miyazaki became leader in 2013 as she was the eldest member with Runa, the second eldest as the sub-leader. Their roles ended in 2015 as they both graduated, but Hina just joined Prizmmy as a new member in Ayami's place.
Natsu Asakura became the 3rd leader of Prism Mates after Hina but she only held this role for a few months before graduating. Yuka Takayanagi who was Natsu's sub-leader then became the leader in May 2016.
The 4th leader of Prism Mates (Yuka) was announced during their first performance as a quintet and it was announced on their Twitter as well. Mirei Takahashi became the next sub-leader of the new five member group.
First group song
Prism Mates announced that they were going to have their first song that didn't include Prizmmy or duet songs. This song was called 'Zenshin Zenrei, Go my Way!' and was placed in Prizmmy's first mini album 'Love Trooper'.
Idol Students - Sub unit
In 2014, 4 Prism Mate members became 'Idol Research Students'. The song "Idol Kinryoku Lesson GO!" was sung by iRis member Himika (voice actress of Laala Manaka) and was used in the anime PriPara. The single was then released on June 17, 2014.
Disbandment
On December 9, 2016 Prism Mates along with Prizmmy announced their disbandment which took place on March 30, 2017.
Despite many plans and the goal to debut, they decided to disband to pursue their own dreams.
Discography
| Title | Release Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dancing Doctor | June 25, 2014 | A duet with Mirei and Kanon
Original release date: November 6, 2013 |
| Glory Days | June 25, 2014 | A duet with Hina and Runa
It later became a solo for Sana Original release date: November 6, 2013 |
| Pojikaru World | June 25, 2014 | A duet with Natsu and Yuka
Original release date: December 11, 2013 |
| Chocolate Paradise | June 25, 2014 | A solo by the youngest Momona
This song later became a duet with Airi Original release date: February 14, 2014 |
| Zenshin Zenrei, Go My Way! | February 24, 2016 | Their first group song |
During lives Prism Mates were given various songs of Prizmmy to sing. Their most sung songs are: Summer Day, Wanda and Brand New World ~Summer Remix
Solo Activities
Prism Mates haven't had their own lives and always had lives with the Prizmmy members. They were then given their first solo activity to feature in "Yume Oi Shoujo" lives.
They have always used Prizmmy's Showroom and the staff have discussed a suitable date to set for Prism Mates own showroom however these plans didn't go ahead.
Solo member activities
In 2016, Airi and Yuka both featured in Chao TV promoting the toy "PriPara Rosette Pact"
Yuka Takayanagi
In 2015, Yuka appeared as a flashback in the drama 5 nin Junko[3](go nin junko).
In 2016, she then became a model for Maruyama Kyousai Group Kimono's.
Yuka featured in the ad for the "Pri Para Rosette Pact"
After disbanding, Yuka became a PriPara Girls Research Student.
Sana Ishii
Sana became an exclusive model for JS-Girl but later graduated[4].
She is currently an Oha-Girl in the popular children's show OhaSuta[5]
She competed in Tokyo Girls Audition[6] but only remained as a semi-finalist and not making the final cut.
In 2017, several Oha-Girls made an appearance in the drama 'Tsuribaka Nishi'. It was her first appearance in a drama and she appeared in the 7th episode.
Appeared in a CM for "Premier Mobile[7]" along with Karin as her friend
References
- ↑ "Prizmmy☆（プリズミー）OFFICIAL WEBSITE". Prizmmy☆（プリズミー）OFFICIAL WEBSITE. Retrieved 2016-08-20.
- ↑ "MICHEL KLEIN Scolaire ｜女子学生服｜カンコー学生服". カンコー学生服 (in Japanese). Retrieved 2017-10-19.
- ↑ "連続ドラマW 5人のジュンコ｜WOWOW". WOWOW. Retrieved 2016-08-20.
- ↑ "JSガールズ公式Web". JSガールズ公式Web (in Japanese). Retrieved 2017-06-21.
- ↑ "おはスタ公式サイト". おはスタ公式サイト (in Japanese). Retrieved 2017-06-21.
- ↑ "TOKYO GIRLS AUDITION Powered by Ameba". tgaudition.ameba.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 2017-06-21.
- ↑ プレミアモバイル株式会社 (2017-06-19), プレモバ｜プレモバが村に来た！! いつも近くにプレミアモバイル～孫も驚く!!おじいちゃんが ＃人気声優 に！？～ ＃ほのぼの, retrieved 2017-06-21