Cute, was a Japanese girl group associated with Hello! Project and produced by Tsunku. Cute consisted of Maimi Yajima, Saki Nakajima, Airi Suzuki, Chisato Okai, and Mai Hagiwara, who were all members of Hello! Project Kids prior to the group's formation. The original member line-up also consisted of fellow Hello! Project Kids members Megumi Murakami and Erika Umeda, as well as Kanna Arihara, prior to their departure.
"Sakura Chirari" is the first major single from the Japanese pop group Cute, released on February 21, 2007 under the Zetima label. This single was the first debut single by a female idol group to enter the charts within the top five positions, and the youngest group to rank within the top 10.
"Meguru Koi no Kisetsu" is the second major single from the Japanese pop group Cute, released on July 11, 2007 on the Zetima label. The limited edition features a DVD with the PV.
"Tokaikko Junjō" is the third major single from the Japanese pop group Cute, released on October 17, 2007 on the Zetima label.
3rd ~Love Escalation!~ is the third album from the Japanese girl idol group Cute. It was released in regular and limited editions on March 12, 2008 on the Zetima Records label. The regular has catalogue number EPCE-5547 and the limited edition, which includes a bonus DVD, has catalogue number EPCE-5545~46.
"Namida no Iro" is Japanese pop Hello! Project group Cute's fifth major single, released on April 23, 2008, under the Zetima label. Two version are available: The limited edition (EPCE-5553～4) which includes a bonus DVD and the regular edition (EPCE-5555). The first pressings of the limited and regular editions contain a card with a serial number on it that allow buyer to enter to win tickets to a Fan Club Event. It debuted at number 4 in the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, remaining in the chart for 4 weeks.
4 Akogare My Star is the fourth album by the J-pop idol group Cute, released on January 28, 2009 in a limited edition version and a regular edition version. The album's track list features eleven songs, including three single releases: "Namida no Iro", "Forever Love", and "Edo no Temari Uta II".
"Edo no Temari Uta II" is the sixth major single from J-pop teen idol group Cute, released on July 30, 2008. It is the first single to feature all members receiving solo lines. It was released both as a normal edition and limited edition. The limited edition has eight interchangeable covers, and the first press of both versions contained a card with a serial number, used in the "lottery" promotional event. The single's main vocalist is Airi Suzuki, who is also the center with Saki Nakajima. The single peaked at #5 on the Oricon Chart, lasting 4 weeks, whereas the Single V peaked at #21 and lasted 3 weeks. The song also ranked #200 in the overall 2008 charts.
"La La La Shiawase no Uta" is the fourth major single release from J-pop group Cute. It was released on February 27, 2008, debuting at number 6 in the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart. The single was also released as a special limited edition, featuring an additional disc containing the "Dance Shot Ver." of the music video.
"Shochū Omimai Mōshiagemasu" is the 15th single by Japanese music trio Candies. Written by Makoto Kitajō and Juichi Sase, the single was released on July 21, 1977. The song appeared on their 1977 album Candy Label.
"Everyday Zekkōchō!!" is the tenth single by Japanese idol group Cute. It was released on September 16, 2009, in both normal and limited editions, the latter of the two containing a DVD. The first editions of both normal and limited contained a card with a serial number on it, used in a draw as a promotional event. Maimi Yajima and Airi Suzuki were the lead vocalists, and the song peaked at number 2 on the Oricon weekly chart, making number 1 on the daily chart. This was also the final single to feature Erika Umeda, before her graduation.
"Shock!" is the eleventh major single by Japanese idol pop group Cute. It was released on January 6, 2010, in both normal and limited editions, the limited edition containing a DVD with a version of the "Shock!" PV on it and coming with a different cover. The first press of each edition also contained a card with a serial number on it, used in an event draw to promote the single's release. This was the first single to be released after Erika Umeda's graduation, which also makes it the first single not to feature her. Airi Suzuki is "centred" in this single, taking on the main vocals. The single peaked at #1 on the Oricon daily charts, and #5 on the weekly charts. The single also reached #13 on the monthly chart for January, with a reported total of 23,389 copies sold.
Shocking 5 is Cute's 5th studio album. It was released on February 24, 2010 in two editions—a normal, CD-only edition (EPCE-5696), and a limited edition with an alternative cover, which came with a bonus DVD (EPCE-5694-5). Both editions contained a special photo-card.
"Forever Love" is the 7th major single by Hello! Project idol group Cute. It was released on November 26, 2008 in two editions—a normal edition (EPCE-5588), and a limited edition with a bonus DVD and an alternative cover. The first press of each edition contained a card with a serial number, which was used in a Japan-exclusive event draw. The Single V (EPBE-5311) was released on December 10, 2008. The single debuted at number 5 in the weekly Oricon charts, remaining in the charts for 3 weeks. This was the last single to feature Kanna Arihara.
The discography of the Japanese idol group Cute consists of 23* singles, 9 studio albums, and 2 compilation albums. Beginning with the Cute's major debut back in 2007, all its singles* reached the Top 10 in the Oricon Weekly Chart.
Chō Wonderful! 6 is Cute's sixth studio album, released on April 6, 2011, in Japan on the record label Zetima.
Cute Nan Desu! Zen Single Atsumechaimashita! 1 (°C-uteなんです!全シングル集めちゃいましたっ!①) is a compilation album by the Japanese idol group Cute, released on November 18, 2009.
"Sekaiichi Happy na Onna no Ko" is the 17th major single by the Japanese idol group Cute, released in Japan on September 7, 2011 on the Zetima label.
"Amazuppai Haru ni Sakura Saku" is the first single by Berryz Kobo × Cute, a collaboration unit between the Japanese idol groups Berryz Kobo and Cute. The single was released on November 9, 2011.
Dai Nana Shō "Utsukushikutte Gomen ne" (第七章「美しくってごめんね」) is the 7th album by the Japanese girl idol group Cute. It was released on February 8, 2012 in Japan on the record label Zetima.
