Current Members of Banzai Japan
As of the latest updates, Banzai Japan (also known as BANZAI JAPAN) is an idol group focused on promoting Japanese culture, with members representing various prefectures. The group is part of the Japan Idol Project, and each member is often associated with a specific prefecture. The current members, as noted in recent activities, include:
- Yume Hanami (花見夢, associated with Tokyo)
- Takanotsume Riko (高野爪梨子, associated with Saitama)
- Sana Moroboshi (諸星砂奈, associated with Chiba)
- Umi Natsugoe (夏声海, associated with Kanagawa)
- Karin Saijo (西城花梨, associated with Shizuoka)
- Hana Mizuki (水木花, associated with Aichi)
- Mika Ichinose (一ノ瀬美佳, associated with Mie)
- Sanae Midorikawa (緑川早苗, associated with Shiga)
- Hikaru Minazuki (水無月光, associated with Kyoto)
- Momoka Kirara (綺羅桃花, associated with Osaka)
- Fuka Asaba (浅羽風花, associated with Okayama)
- Hina Asaba (浅羽陽菜, associated with Hiroshima)
- Minami Kiryu (霧生みなみ, associated with Kagawa)
- Koyuki Shirahama (白浜小雪, associated with Tokushima)
- Reina Tsukishiro (月城れいな, associated with Kochi)
- Nene Kirishima (霧島音々, associated with Fukuoka)
- Yuki Amamiya (雨宮優希, associated with Saga)
- Miu Takatsume (高爪美羽, associated with Nagasaki)
- Kokomi Tsukimiya (月宮ここみ, associated with Kumamoto)
- Sayuri Amamiya (雨宮さゆり, associated with Oita)
- Yuki Kirisaki (霧咲結貴, associated with Miyazaki)
- Yuzuki Kagetsu (花月優月, associated with Kagoshima)
- Miu Fujitaka (藤高未羽, associated with Okinawa)
These members are part of the active roster as of recent performances and promotional materials, representing various prefectures to promote Japanese culture through music and performances. The group’s concept involves each member acting as an “ambassador” for their respective prefecture.
Past Members of Banzai Japan
Information on past members is less detailed, as the group tends to focus on current lineups, but some members are known to have left or graduated from the group. Past members include:
- Haruna Ichinose (一ノ瀬春菜) – Former member, no longer listed in recent activities.
- Miu Shirakawa (白川未羽) – Noted as a former member in some fan discussions.
- Rina Aoyama (青山里奈) – Previously part of the group but no longer active.
These members are mentioned in older posts or fan communities but are not part of the current lineup. Exact details on their departure (e.g., graduation dates) are not widely documented in the sources available.
Training Group / Trainees
Banzai Japan has a training or “research student” (kenkyusei) system, where trainees are prepared to potentially join the main group. These trainees often perform alongside regular members or in separate events to gain experience. However, specific names of current or past trainees are not consistently listed in public sources. Based on the group’s structure and activities:
- Trainees are typically young performers who participate in training programs to learn the group’s performance style and represent prefectures. They may perform in smaller venues or as backups during concerts.
- No specific trainee names are confirmed in the available data, but the group’s official site and social media occasionally mention “research students” participating in events like the “Japan Idol Project” concerts.
- Trainees are often scouted or auditioned to represent prefectures not yet covered by regular members, aiming to eventually fill all 47 prefectures.
Notes on the Group
- Concept: Banzai Japan aims to have members representing all 47 Japanese prefectures, promoting local culture through music, dance, and performances. As of now, they have members for many but not all prefectures.
- Activities: The group performs at events like the Tokyo Idol Festival and releases music, such as the single Hajimari no Uta (2022), which was used in anime promotions.
- Sources: Information is drawn from fan communities, official announcements, and posts on platforms like X, where the group’s activities are discussed. For example, a post from@banzaijapan_pjhighlights their performances and member introductions.
Limitations
- Exact membership changes and trainee details are not fully documented in English sources, and Japanese sources (e.g., the group’s official site, banzaijapan.tokyo) require manual checking for updates.
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