NARLOW is a Japanese idol group formed in May 2023.
Among its members includes ex-BiS member, Pan Luna Leafy, as well as ex-PIGGS and HO6LA member, Umi. Ex-BiS member Muropanako was a member from May 2023 to August 2024, performing as "Muro Hanako".
In addition, ex BiS/GANG PARADE member, Kamiya Saki, is involved as their choreographer.
Members[]
- Pan Luna Leafy
- Ikeda Nana
- Yamashita Umi (Joined May 10th, 2023)
- Kawano Nanaho (Joined May 15th, 2023)
- Noi Rico (Joined May 15th, 2023)
Former Members[]
- Enshu Ritsu (Joined May 15th, 2023, Withdrew December 14th, 2023)
- Muro Hanako (Joined May 15th, 2023, Withdrew August 22nd, 2024)
History[]
2023[]
On January 28th, 2023, Pan Luna Leafy announced a new idol group, which she would be a founding member of. Auditions for additional members opened the same night. Ex-LADYBABY member Ikeda Nana was later announced as the second founding member on February 11th.
On April 9th, the finalists for the unit were revealed. Among its finalists included Pan Luna Leafy's ex-BiS groupmates, Momoland and Hanako, and her ex-HO6LA groupmate (and former PIGGS member), Umi.
On May 10th, a third member, ex-NMB48 member Kawano Nanaho was announced. From May 13th to May 15th, a series of videos documenting the group's audition camp were posted on the group's YouTube channel. On May 15th, the confirmed line-up of the group was announced during a Niconico livestream, where the members were revealed to be Pan Luna Leafy, Hanako, Umi, Nana, Kawano Nanaho, Noi Rico and Enshu Ritsu.
The music video for NARLOW's first song, Konna Sekai ni Narou to, was released on June 2nd.
NARLOW's stage debut took place on June 3rd, at the ANFES held at KT Zepp Yokohama (which MAMESHiBA NO TAiGUN also performed at). On the day of the event, the remaining seven members of second generation BiS' final line-up sent a joint flower stand to commemorate the new group's debut.
On June 16th, Konna Sekai ni Narou to was released as a digital single, followed by Zenbu Uso Jan. on June 24th.
The digital single, Otona ni Natte Shimatta Gyougi Ii Watashi e was released on July 8th.
Two digital singles were released in August, No.7 on the 4th and Dokuzetsuni Tsukushigatashi/Aoharu Minority on the 26th.
The digital single, Natsu Warukunai Ne, was released on September 9th. In the same month, Enshu Ritsu went on hiatus due to a back injury.
On December 14th, it was announced that Enshu Ritsu would withdraw from the group due to an unspecified "serious breach of trust", effective immediately. On the 25th, it was further announced that ANCHOR, the group's producer, had been removed from his position, and all the group's songs up to that point would be retired by January 27th, 2024.
2024[]
NARLOW's 7th digital single, and the first since firing their producer, Endroll wo Kutsugaese, was released on January 31st.
NARLOW's first EP, Kodou, was released on April 10th. Later that same month, they announced a new song, Inishie ni Hibiki Tsudzukeru Koe.
Throughout the month of May, NARLOW released one digital single each week: Bet on yourself now! / Keylight on the 4th, Kamisama no iutoori on the 11th, Inishie ni Hibiki Tsudzukeru Koe on the 18th and finally, Natsu to Snowdrop / HYPERICUM on the 25th. These weekly releases continued into June, with Zozozombie releasing on the 1st.
On August 22nd, 2024, it was announced Muro Hanako had left NARLOW, citing health issues. Furthermore, it was announced the group would disband on February 15th, 2025.
Discography[]
Mini-Album[]
- [2024.04.10] Kodou
Digital Singles[]
- [2023.06.16] Konna Sekai ni Narou to
- [2023.06.24] Zenbu Uso Jan.
- [2023.07.08] Otona ni Natte Shimatta Gyougi Ii Watashi e
- [2023.08.04] No.7
- [2023.08.26] Dokuzetsuni Tsukushigatashi/Aoharu Minority
- [2023.09.09] Natsu Warukunai Ne
- [2024.01.31] Endroll wo Kutsugaese
- [2024.05.04] Bet on yourself now! / Keylight
- [2024.05.11] Kamisama no iutoori
- [2024.05.18] Inishie ni Hibiki Tsudzukeru Koe
- [2024.05.25] Natsu to Snowdrop / HYPERICUM
- [2024.06.01] Zozozombie