Chu-Z

Chu-Z
Chu-Z in 2013
Background information
Origin	Japan
Genres	J-pop
Years active	2012–2024
Labels	Good Choice Entertainment
Members	Luna Kana Kaede Futaba Moeha Nishi
Past members	Hatsune Asuka Maia Honomi Miyabi Miku Kanako Kasuga Mana Moe Revolution Mayu
Website	www.chu-z.com

Chu-Z was a Japanese idol girl group that formed in 2012.

History

2012–2015: Formation and major label debut

Chu-Z was formed in July 2012. The initial line-up consisted of seven members: Maia, Asuka, Luna, Kana, Miku, Kaede, and Hatsune.[1] Hatsune graduated from the group on December 26, 2012. Chu-Z released three indie singles in 2013: their debut single "Chu-Z My Life" on February 20, followed by "Chu Me Now!!" on July 9, and "a.no.ne" on October 30. At the end of 2013, Chu-Z signed with Nippon Columbia to make their major label debut.[2]

They released their major debut album, Chu-Z My Music, on July 9, 2014.[3] Their first major single, "Boombastic!" was released on October 1.[4] Their second major single, the double A-side "Hana no Arch / Brand Boy", was released on February 11, 2015,[5] followed by their third major single, "Tell me why Umarete Kita Imi wo Shiritai", on July 1.[6]

2016–2019: Label changes

They released their second major album, Chu-Z My Selection, on March 9, 2016.[7] Asuka graduated from the group on March 24.[8] On October 2, Mayu and Honomi joined the group. On November 23, they released their fourth major single, the triple A-side "Mada Kimi ga Suki de / Meow! / Keep Me Out Of Heaven", through their new label Imperial Records.[9]

On January 20, 2017, Maia graduated from the group.[10] On March 13, Futaba joined the group. They fifth major single, "Yubiwa no Yukue", was released on June 21.

On February 23, 2018, Honomi went on hiatus. Their sixth major single, "Gonna be alright!", was released on March 21.[11] Honomi left the group on April 3. On June 29, Moe joined the group. On October 3, they released their seventh major single, "Pariro!", through their new label Otodama Records.[12]

On April 24, 2019, it was announced that a new member: Miyabi and former Tokyo CuteCute members Moeha Nishi and Kanako Kasuga would join the group on May 24. However, Miyabi withdrew from the line-up on May 2. They released their eighth major single, "Baribarinrin", through their new label Victoria Beats on July 9.[13]

2020–2024: Line-up changes and hiatus

On September 27, 2020, Miku graduated from the group and new member Mana joined. Kanako Kasuga graduated on November 18.[14]

Mana withdrew from the group on February 28, 2021. Moe graduated on December 27. Mayu was fired from the group on March 10, 2022, due to a breach of contract.

On August 4, 2024, Chu-Z suspended all group activities.[15]

Members

Current

• Luna (留奈)
• Kana (加奈)
• Kaede (楓)
• Futaba (双葉)
• Moeha Nishi (西萌葉)

Former

• Hatsune (初音)
• Asuka (あすか)
• Maia (麻衣愛)
• Honomi (ほのみ)
• Miyabi (雅)
• Miku (ミク)
• Kanako Kasuga (春日かなこ)
• Mana (真菜)
• Moe (萌)
• Revolution Mayu (レボリューションMayu)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected details and chart positions

Title	Details	Peak chart positions
		JPN [16]	JPN Hot [17]
Chu-Z My Music	Released: July 9, 2014 Label: Nippon Columbia Formats: CD, digital download, streaming	17	—
Chu-Z My Selection	Released: March 9, 2016 Label: Nippon Columbia Formats: CD, digital download, streaming	25	41

Compilation albums

List of compilation albums, with selected details and chart positions

Title	Details	Peak chart positions
		JPN [16]	JPN Hot [17]
Chu-Z My Music "10"	Released: December 13, 2022 Label: Good Choice Label Formats: CD, digital download, streaming	45	30

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name

Title	Year	Peak chart positions		Album
		JPN [16]	JPN Hot [18]
"Boombastic!" (ボンバスティック!)	2014	16	65	Chu-Z My Selection
"Hana no Arch / Brand Boy" (花のアーチ/Brand Boy)	2015	5	—
"Tell me why Umarete Kita Imi wo Shiritai" (Tell me why 生まれて来た意味を知りたい)		8	—
"Mada Kimi ga Suki de / Meow! / Keep Me Out Of Heaven" (まだ君が好きで/Meow!/Keep Me Out Of Heaven)	2016	—	—	Non-album singles
"Yubiwa no Yukue" (指輪の行方)	2017	27	—
"Gonna be alright!"	2018	18	—
"Pariro!" (パリロッ!)		10	—
"Baribarinrin" (ばりばりんりん)	2019	12	49
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

References

1. "6人組アイドル・グループ"Chu-Z"、フル・アルバム『Chu-Z My Music』でメジャー・デビュー". CD Journal (in Japanese). April 7, 2014.
2. "Chu-Z、日本コロムビアよりメジャーデビュー決定". Barks (in Japanese). April 5, 2014.
3. "Chu-Z メジャーデビュー作写真＆MV公開"涙が何を意味しているのか"". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). June 2, 2014.
4. "Chu-Z、メジャー1stシングル「ボンバスティック！」新ビジュアル＆収録詳細発表". Barks (in Japanese). August 29, 2014.
5. "Chu-Z、2月に両A面シングル＆ライブDVDを同時リリース". Barks (in Japanese). November 27, 2014.
6. "Chu-Z、つんく♂提供曲をお披露目 サイサイひなんちゅ、喜屋武ちあきも参加". Oricon (in Japanese). June 12, 2015.
7. "Chu-Z メジャー2ndアルバム発売決定 全裸っぽいグラビア選手権への参加も". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). December 25, 2015.
8. "Chu-Zイエローあすか卒業、現体制最後のアルバム＆ツアー3月に". Natalie (in Japanese). February 5, 2016.
9. "Chu-Z、移籍第1弾SGのMVに時人＆れいぽよ出演". Barks (in Japanese). November 2, 2016.
10. "Chu-Zからリーダー麻衣愛が卒業". Natalie (in Japanese). December 10, 2016.
11. "Chu-Z、来年3月にLUNA作詞作曲のシングル". Natalie (in Japanese). December 25, 2017.
12. "Chu-Zに萌が加入でパワーアップ！7人初シングル「パリロッ！」で新ジャンル打ち出す". Natalie (in Japanese). June 29, 2018.
13. "Chu-Z、7月に新シングル「ばりばりんりん」". Natalie (in Japanese). April 4, 2019.
14. "Chu-Z 吉田明加・春日かなこの卒業、真菜の加入を発表". Idol Report (in Japanese). September 28, 2020.
15. "Chu-Zが活動休止を発表、12年間走り続けてきた"Chu-Zトレイン"は終着駅に". Natalie (in Japanese). March 2, 2024.
16. "Chu-Z | Oricon Style" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
17. Peaks on the Billboard Japan Hot Albums:

    Studio albums

    • "Chu-Z My Selection".

    Compilation albums

    • "Chu-Z My Music "10"".
18. Peaks on the Billboard Japan Hot 100:
    • "Boombastic!".
    • "Baribarinrin".