Fruits Zipper

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Fruits Zipper
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Fruits Zipper at Japan Expo Thailand 2024
Background information
OriginJapan
Genres J-pop
Years active2022–present
Labels Kawaii Lab.
Members
  • Amane Tsukiashi
  • Karen Matsumoto
  • Mana Manaka
  • Yui Sakurai
  • Noel Hayase
  • Luna Nakagawa
  • Suzuka Chinzei
Website fruitszipper.asobisystem.com

Fruits Zipper (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese girl group that formed in 2022. They debuted with the digital single "Kimi no Akarui Mirai o Oikakete" in April 2022 and released their first album New Kawaii in April 2024.

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History

2022–present: Debut and TikTok success

The formation of Fruits Zipper was officially announced on February 14, 2022, [1] and the group's line-up was revealed on February 22. [2] They released their debut digital single, "Kimi no Akarui Mirai o Oikakete", on April 10. [3] Their second digital single, "Watashi no Ichiban Kawaī tokoro", was released on April 29, [4] and later went viral on TikTok. [5] On May 20, their third digital single, "Kanpeki Shugi de☆", was released. [6] Their fourth digital single, "Radio Galaxy", which was produced by Yuc'e was released on July 29. [7] From August to September, Fruits Zipper released four digital singles: "Skyfeelan", [8] "Fre-Fru Summer!", [9] "We are Frontier", [10] and "Re→Try & Fly". [11] On September 12, they held their first solo performance at Liquid Room in Tokyo. [12] On November 11, they released their ninth digital single "Sekai wa Kimi kara Hajimaru" – the song was used as the theme song for CBC TV drama Link!. [13] On December 31, Fruits Zipper performed overseas for the first time in Taiwan. [14]

Their tenth digital single, "Hapi Choco", was released on February 1, 2023. [15] They embarked on their first tour in February. [16] On April 5, they held their first overseas concert in Taiwan. [17] On May 4, their eleventh digital single, "Chō Medetai Song ～Konnani Shiawasede Īnokana?～", was released. [18] On August 4, they released their twelfth digital single, "Pure in the World". [19] They embarked on their first national tour in September. [20] Their viral digital single "Watashi no Ichiban Kawaī tokoro" was re-released on September 13 as Fruits Zipper's first maxi-single. [21] On October 4, they released their thirteenth digital single, "Co-Kosei", [22] followed by their fourteenth digital single, "Kimikoi", on October 29. [23] In December, they won the New Artist Award at the 65th Japan Record Awards. [24]

On April 10, 2024, they released their first album New Kawaii. [25] On May 18 and 19, they held their second anniversary concerts at the Nippon Budokan. [26] They released their second maxi-single, "New Kawaii / Fruits Basket", on September 18. [27] In December, they won the Excellent Work Award for their song "New Kawaii" at the 66th Japan Record Awards. [28]

They released their fifteenth digital single, "Kagami", on January 17, 2025. [29]

Members

Discography

Studio albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak
chart
positions
Oricon
[30] 		Billboard
[31]
New Kawaii22

Singles

TitleYearPeak
chart
positions		CertificationsAlbum
Oricon [30] Billboard [32]
"Kimi no Akarui Mirai o Oikakete" (君の明るい未来を追いかけて)2022——New Kawaii
"Watashi no Ichiban Kawaī tokoro" (わたしの一番かわいいところ) [A] 413
"Kanpeki Shugi de☆" (完璧主義で☆)——Non-album single
"Radio Galaxy"——New Kawaii
"Skyfeelan"——Non-album single
"Fre-Fru Summer!" (ふれふるサマー！)——New Kawaii
"We are Frontier"——Non-album singles
"Re→Try & Fly"——
"Sekai wa Kimi kara Hajimaru" (世界はキミからはじまる)——
"Hapi Choco" (ハピチョコ)2023——New Kawaii
"Chō Medetai Song ～Konnani Shiawasede Īnokana?～" (超めでたいソング ～こんなに幸せでいいのかな？)——
"Pure in the World" (ぴゅあいんざわーるど)——
"Co-Kosei" (Co-個性)——
"Kimikoi" (キミコイ)——
"New Kawaii"2024310Non-album singles
"Fruits Basket" (フルーツバスケット)39
"Kagami" (かがみ)2025—48
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Awards and nominations

Award ceremonyYearCategoryNominee(s)/work(s)ResultRef.
Japan Record Awards 2023 New Artist Award Fruits ZipperWon [24]
2024 Excellent Work Award (Songs of the Year)"New Kawaii"Won [28]
MTV Video Music Awards Japan 2025Best Breakthrough VideoWon [34]

Notes

  1. ↑ "Watashi no Ichiban Kawaī tokoro" was re-released as a maxi-single on September 13, 2023.

References

  1. ↑ "アソビシステム、日本アイドル文化を世界へ発信する新プロジェクト『KAWAII LAB.』発足！ 新アイドルグループ・FRUITS ZIPPER誕生". Pop'n'Roll (in Japanese). February 14, 2022. Archived from the original on 2022-02-14.
  2. ↑ "原宿から世界へ！アソビシステムの新アイドルFRUITS ZIPPER、7人のメンバーを公開". Natalie (in Japanese). February 22, 2022.
  3. ↑ "アソビシステム発アイドルグループ FRUITS ZIPPER、TikTok話題曲がバイラル好調 "KAWAII"無敵ぶりを発揮するプロ集団". Real Sound (in Japanese). June 14, 2022.
  4. ↑ "FRUITS ZIPPER、2ndシングル「わたしの一番かわいいところ」をリリース ヤマモトショウが制作". Spice (in Japanese). April 29, 2022.
  5. ↑ "FRUITS ZIPPER「THE FIRST TAKE」初登場 「わたしの一番かわいいところ」を一発撮りパフォーマンス". Oricon (in Japanese). May 1, 2024.
  6. ↑ "FRUITS ZIPPER、3rdシングル「完璧主義で☆」をリリース". Ototoy (in Japanese). May 24, 2022.
  7. ↑ "FRUITS ZIPPER return with a music video for new single "RADIO GALAXY"". Hyper Japan. July 29, 2022.
  8. ↑ "FRUITS ZIPPER、4曲連続リリースが決定 第1弾はメンバーのツイートをもとに作詞された「skyfeelan」". Spice (in Japanese). August 12, 2022.
  9. ↑ "FRUITS ZIPPER、夏のテンション爆上げ曲「ふれふるサマー！」リリース＆9月12日開催の1stワンマンライブ詳細発表". Barks (in Japanese). August 19, 2022.
  10. ↑ "FRUITS ZIPPER、グループ史上一番"カッコいい"楽曲「We are Frontier」リリース". Spice (in Japanese). September 2, 2022.
  11. ↑ "FRUITS ZIPPER、8thシングル「Re→TRY & FLY」リリース ボカロP「ゆうゆ」とコラボレーション". Spice (in Japanese). September 9, 2022.
  12. ↑ "FRUITS ZIPPER初ワンマンでLIQUIDROOMを満員に！7人それぞれの"きっかけ"". Natalie (in Japanese). September 15, 2022.
  13. ↑ "鎮西寿々歌、高校生と大学生の2役に挑戦「背中を押してくれるような作品に」 主題歌はFRUITS ZIPPER「世界はキミからはじまる」に決定". Oricon (in Japanese). September 15, 2023.
  14. ↑ "FRUITS ZIPPER、海外公演で7万人を魅了 台湾カウントダウンライブ出演で"原宿から世界へ"". Oricon (in Japanese). January 6, 2023.
  15. ↑ "FRUITS ZIPPER、バレンタインデーに送る新曲「ハピチョコ」配信＆MV公開". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). February 1, 2023.
  16. ↑ "FRUITS ZIPPER初のライブツアー開催、東京は男性限定＆女性限定の2公演". Natalie (in Japanese). 2022-10-08. Archived from the original on 2022-10-08. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  17. ↑ "起點現場 / 串連北中南 FRUITS ZIPPER 台灣之旅大成功". Keedan (in Chinese). April 6, 2023.
  18. ↑ "FRUITS ZIPPER、ファン待望「超めでたいソング～こんなに幸せでいいのかな?～」MV公開 爽やかな水色ワンピで夏らしさ全開". Oricon (in Japanese). July 7, 2023.
  19. ↑ "FRUITS ZIPPER、「ぴゅあいんざわーるど」先行配信スタート&MVティザー公開". Ototoy (in Japanese). August 4, 2023.
  20. ↑ "FRUITS ZIPPER、9月に初の全国ツアー開催". Natalie (in Japanese). April 10, 2023.
  21. ↑ "FRUITS ZIPPER、1stシングル「わたしの一番かわいいところ」ジャケ写公開 9・13発売". Oricon (in Japanese). July 27, 2023.
  22. ↑ "FRUITS ZIPPER、新曲「CO-個性」本日配信開始&完売のツアーファイナルのライヴ配信が決定". Ototoy (in Japanese). October 4, 2023.
  23. ↑ "FRUITS ZIPPER、新曲「キミコイ」リリース記念でLINE MUSIC再生キャンペーンを開催". Oricon (in Japanese). November 16, 2023.
  24. 1 2 "【第65回レコ大】FRUITS ZIPPERが最優秀新人賞を受賞". Ototoy (in Japanese). December 30, 2023.
  25. ↑ "FRUITS ZIPPER、1stアルバム『NEW KAWAII』収録曲&新ビジュアルを公開 リリースイベントの開催も発表". Oricon (in Japanese). February 21, 2024.
  26. ↑ "【ライヴ・レポート】FRUITS ZIPPER、日本武道館で360°にNEW KAWAIIを届ける─〈FRUITS ZIPPER 2nd ANNIVERSARY 超めでたいライブ~NEW KAWAII~〉". Ototoy (in Japanese). May 19, 2024.
  27. ↑ "FRUITS ZIPPER、2ndシングルCD「NEW KAWAII/フルーツバスケット」発売決定 コンセプトフォト&ジャケット写真公開". Oricon (in Japanese). July 31, 2024.
  28. 1 2 "4時間半の生放送『第66回 輝く！日本レコード大賞』出演アーティスト＆歌唱曲決定". Barks (in Japanese). December 19, 2024.
  29. ↑ "FRUITS ZIPPER、新曲「かがみ」配信リリース＆MVティザー公開　3カ月連続配信リリースも". Real Sound (in Japanese). January 17, 2025.
  30. 1 2 "Fruits Zipper | Oricon Style". Oricon . Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  31. ↑ "Billboard Japan Hot Albums". Billboard Japan . Retrieved November 2, 2019.
  32. ↑ "Billboard Japan Hot 100". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved December 18, 2019.
  33. ↑ "Certifications search results: Fruits Zipper (streaming)" (Enter "Fruits Zipper" into the "アーティスト" (Artist) field) (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan . Retrieved February 6, 2025.
  34. ↑ "ミセス・INI・ME:I「MTV VMAJ」出演決定 各部門の受賞作品も発表【一覧】". Modelpress (in Japanese). February 5, 2025. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
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