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| CY8ER | |
| a.k.a |
BPM15Q |
| Years Active |
2015-present |
| Origin |
Tokyo |
| Label |
ICIGO STYLE |
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| Website | |
| Members | |
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Ichigo Rinahamu
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| Former Members | |
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Nicamoq
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CY8ER (formerly known as BPM15Q) is a "new age vocal & DJ unit." formed by ex-BiS member Ichigo Rinahamu and DJ Nicamoq in 2015. The name BPM15Q referred to both of the original members, with 15 referencing Ichigo Rinahamu (1 = ichi, 5 = go), and Q referencing Nicamoq. Rinahamu serves as the producer. Nicamoq left in late 2016 and the group was renamed to CY8ER following the additions of several new members.
CY8ER's musical genre is commonly described as a mix of Future Bass and Drum & Bass, both subgenres of EDM.
Members
- Koinumaru Pochi (小犬丸ぽち) (Joined January 2017)
- Suzukawa Mashilo (涼川ましろ) (Joined January 2017)
- Yamiyume yAmmy (病夢やみい ) (Joined April 2017)
- Fujishiro Anna (藤城アンナ) (Joined April 2017)
Past Members
- Nicamoq Graduated December 2016)
- Naatan Coromushi (Joined April 2017, Left March 2018)
History
BPM15Q, 2015-2016
In June 2015, BPM15Q, a yume-kawaii themed electro idol unit was founded by Ichigo Rinahamu and Nicamoq. They held their debut live on June 20th at Sound Note Nagoya.
Starting in September, BPM15Q began releasing self-produced CD-Rs starting with Hakuchuumu / HANNARI..
BPM15Q's first "official" single, online 1st, was released in May 2016. It would be the only single released as BPM15Q.
On November 23rd 2016, they released BPM15Q all songs, their debut album.
In December, Nicamoq announced that she would be graduating by the end of the year. In response to Nicamoq's departure, Rinahamu announced that BPM15Q would continue under a different name, and auditions for new members were announced.
Major lineup changes and rebranding to CY8ER, 2017
Following Nicamoq's graduation, Koinumaru Pochi and Suzukawa Mashiro (formerly of the idol group DEEP GIRL) were added in January 2017, and the BPM15Q changed their name to CY8ER.
CY8ER's first single (second overall), Remix Start, was released on March 18th. They released one more single as a trio, Te to Te, a month later.
Shortly after the release of Te to Te, CY8ER announced through a video posted on their YouTube channel that three additional girls would join the group; Yamiyume Yamii, Naatan Coromushi and Fujishiro Anna (formerly of Bellring Girls Heart and Ice Cream Suicide).
CY8ER's first single with six members, Kakusheemu, was released in late June. They also held their first one-man tour, CY8ER LUCID DREAMING TOUR in 2017 with a total of 3 venues, the final taking place in Osaka.
In summer of 2017 CY8ER also entered the Idol Matsuri competition, winning 1st place for the Kanto-A block.
2018-Present
On January 31st 2018, CY8ER's first album, Hello New Generation, was released.
On March 5th, Naatan Coromushi suddenly withdrew from the group. A statement released on their official website said:
"We have talked to (Coromushi) about her future over and over, but when the circumstances continued, judging that the group will be struggling to continue as a group, Naatan Coromushi will be withdrawing today.
We are hoping that you can understand the situation, it is a bitter judgement as a result of repeated consultations for several months between the Manager, the staffs, and the members."
On July 28th, CY8ER released the digital single Bye Bye, their first release with five members.
Throughout 2018 and 2019, CY8ER frequently promoted and modeled for the Galaxxxy fashion brand.
On January 22nd, 2019, CY8ER were announced as the official supporters of the Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN 2019 which will take place on March 10th at Kapiolani Park, Hawaii. This would be their first performance in the USA.
In February, CY8ER announced that they would release one single every month for three months. The first of these singles, Dead Boy Dead Girl, was released in February, followed by Time Trip and Summer / Sayonara Flashback in March and April.
Discography
Albums
- [2016.11.23] BPM15Q all songs
- [2018.01.31] Hello New Generation
Studio Singles
- [2016.05.12] online 1st
- 2016.07.26] Kataomoi Wazurai
- [2016.09.11] Kokuhaku Warp
- [2017.03.18] Remix Start
- [2017.04.18] Te to Te
- [2017.06.28] Kakusheemu
- [2019.02.26] Dead Boy Dead Girl.
- [2019.03.26] Time Trip
- [2019.04.23] Summer / Sayonara Flashback
CD-R Singles
- [2015.10.23] BPM15Q!
- [2016.01.xx] Hakuchuumu / HANNARI
- [2016.08.01] Kataomoi Wazurai
- [2016.09.09] Kokuhaku Warp
Digital Singles
Trivia
- Their fans are called “Sabai Zoku” (サバイ族; Sabai Community)
- Are known for frequently teasing their fans, for example, holding a hugging event in hazmat suits.