*This is an expanded version of the original that I posted on OneHallyu on April 15, 2019.
While looking for more old posts to archive here, I came across this brief one about Tokimeki Sendenbu. I thought I would expand on it so it's more of an actual history of the group.
The group was formed on April 11, 2015 on the television show, Shiritsu Kagayaki Jogakuen SEASON 2.
Shiritsu Kagayaki Jogakuen (私立輝女学園, Private Kagayaki Girls' Academy) was an actress development project under Stardust Promotion talent agency section 3. The group's activities were broadcasted through the TV variety show titled Shiritsu Kagayaki Jogakuen ~KAGAJO.COM~ in J:COM station starting from April 6, 2014.
They actually released a single in August 2014 "Kagayaki Together (輝Together)". It translates to something like "Shining Together". It was coupled with "Kagaya Onna Taisou" which translates to "Women's Shining First Gymnastics" (Don't quote me this, lol). You can clearly see Kanami in the middle of the first pic.
(Jacket for Kagayaki Together)
(Jacket for Kagaya Onna Taisou)
It's interesting that the other 4 members who would go on to form TokiSen didn't participate in these singles.
(Our 5 TokiSen members on April 11th, 2015)
The original 5 members of TokiSen were:
- Tsujino Kanami (Tokimeki Blue)
- Koizumi Haruka (Tokimeki Pink)
- Sakai Hitoka (Tokimeki Red)
- Yoshikawa Hiyori (Tokimeki Green)
- Nagasaka Mako (Tokimeki Yellow)
Tokisen's concept involves singing to promote pounding hearts. That's why their mascot is a heart and a heart is featured in the logo for their group name.
Their first Indies single was "Dokkyun♡!! Shoujo (土っキュン♡!!少女)" and released on 2015.6.24.
The ZAG mascot from the Kagaya Onna Taisou MV even makes a cameo in the MV.
Their first Major single "Gamba!! (ガンバ!!)" was released on 2016.11.9 on Universal. Ganba is probably short for Ganbare, which means "do your best!".
Nagaso Mako announced her graduation on March 20th, 2017 and they held a final live with her on March 20th. After this, there was a brief period when they were 4.
Fujimoto Bambi replaced Nagasaka Mako, who was also an original member, but instead of being the new Tokimeki Yellow, they made her Tokimeki Lemon, lol. Bambi joined in June 2018 along with Odaka Sala who was the first member to wear purple.
During this period, the group started wearing darker and more monochromatic costumes.
(Bambi is in the back row on the left and Sala is in the front row in the middle)
TokiSen released their first album "Tokiotome" on 2018.4.11. It's worth noting that the sound production was handled by Matsukuma Kenta, who does the sound production for all the WACK groups.
They released an MV for the song "Suki!".
Odaka Sala had the shortest tenure in the group (June 2017 - October 2018). She was replaced by Julia Ann. For some reason, instead of continuing the fruit naming convention, Julia just became the new Tokimeki Purple. She really should have been Tokimeki Grape. I think the reason might be that Sala was a member during the period when the group didn't wear their member colors as much. Being the newest member, that must be why Julia got the center spot on one of the Jackets for Victory Story and was featured so prominently in the MV.
TokiSen made their debut on Avex with "Tokimeki Sendenbu no Victory Story" on 2019.4.10:
I'll finish this off with a live perf from Tokisen's Christmas concert during their original era.
To promote Victory Story, TokiSen held the obligatory live at SunShine City Fountain Square in Tokyo on 4.10. The concert was an hour long and streamed on Line Live. I like these kinds of videos because it feels like your right there in the audience.
*Bonus 2: Yoshikawa Hiyori (Tokimeki Green) is pretty extra. She's the firecracker of the group.
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