MAPA is a Japanese idol group formed in September 2021. Their name is an abbreviation of "MAD PARTY".
Ex-BiS member Coshoji Megumi is a founding member of the unit. As of January 2024, WACK AUDiTiON CAMP 2022 finalist, Mai Ga Dockson, is also a member, under the name, Touka Kurumi.
Members[]
- Coshoji Megumi (古正寺恵巳)
- Ushiro Mayo (宇城茉世)
- Shio Yusura (紫凰ゆすら)
- Jinzai Emu (神西笑夢)
- Touka Kurumi (Joined January 2024)
- Midoriyama Misaki (翠山みさ姫) (Joined January 2024)
Biography[]
2021[]
MAPA was initially announced by Coshoji Megumi on September 25th, with an announced debut date of October 2nd at Tokyo Idol Festival. While Koshouji initially did not specify any other details, singer-songwriter Oomori Seiko later clarified that she would produce the group, and it would be a sister group to her own unit, ZOC. At the time, Koshouji was the only confirmed member.
MAPA officially debuted at Tokyo Idol Festival, with the three remaining members unveiled as Ushiro Mayo, Shio Yusura and Jinzai Emu. During their first performance, they also announced their first one-man live, and first album, Shitenno. Shitenno was released on November 9th.
2022[]
MAPA released their debut single, Kirin♡Time / Satie, on May 24th.
To commemorate their first anniversary, MAPA announced that in the latter half of 2022, they would release two consecutive singles. The first, Calling box / Imouto, would be released on November 9th, with the second single to be released in early 2023 with further details announced on October 3rd.
2023[]
MAPA's third single, Kaijuu GIGA / Ladies Comic was released on February 7th. They announced a fourth single, SUMMER SHOOTER / Lovepi in June. SUMMMER SHOOTER / Lovepi was released on July 25th.
MAPA collaborated with their sister group, ZOC (now known as METAMUSE) in September. Collectively referred to as METAMUSEMAPA, they will release a joint single, Ichigo Kanzen Hanzai/Neko no Kuni on September 26th.
On December 19th, MAPA will release the single, Snowbud/BIGHOUSE. Due to the joint auditions occurring within the TOKYO PINK company, the single was marketed as the last of MAPA's current system.
2024[]
On January 13th, Touka Kurumi and Midoriyama Misaki joined MAPA as new members. Touka Kurumi had previously competed in the WACK AUDiTiON CAMP 2022.
Discography[]
Album[]
- [2021.11.09] Shitteno
Singles[]
- [2022.05.24] Kirin♡Time / Satie
- [2022.11.09] Calling box / Imouto
- [2023.02.07] Kaijuu GIGA / Ladies Comic
- [2023.07.25] SUMMER SHOOTER / Lovepi
- [2023.09.26] Ichigo Kanzen Hanzai/Neko no Kuni (with METAMUSE)
- [2023.12.19] Snowbud/BIGHOUSE
Trivia[]
- Each member has two different member colours, as opposed to most groups where each member is only assigned one.