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Strawberry Prince

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Strawberry Prince
すとぷり
OriginJapan
Genres
Years active2016–present
LabelsSTPR Records
Members
Past members
  • Kanna
  • Shiyun
  • Ketchup
  • Yuuku
Websitestrawberryprince.com

Strawberry Prince (Japanese: すとぷり, Hepburn: SutoPuri) is a Japanese boy band formed in June 2016. The group consists of six members: Nanamori, Jel, Satomi, Colon, Rinu, and Root. Each member is represented by an illustrated character when appearing in media.

History

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Strawberry Prince was founded by Nanamori, the group's leader, on June 4, 2016. Nanamori had gained popularity on Nico Nico Douga by uploading song covers, and he contacted other popular users to form a group. The members use stage names and illustrated avatars to represent themselves, never showing their real faces except at live performances and meet-and-greets. Nanamori thought that it was too dangerous to post his face on the internet when he first started posting videos, and he decided to keep the gimmick after forming the group. In addition to music, the members also upload talkshows, video game playthroughs, and humorous videos to their YouTube channel.[1][2]

While the group would upload their original music to their official YouTube channel for the first few years, Strawberry Prince's first commercial release would not be until 2019, with the release of the mini-album Strawberry Start in March 2019. Strawberry Start sold over 80,000 copies in its debut week and achieved the second place spot on the Oricon weekly album ranking.[3] Four months later, they released their first full album, Strawberry Love! This time, the group would achieve the first place spot on the Oricon weekly album ranking, with the album selling 72,000 copies on its first day and over 107,000 copies in its first week.[4][5] They would rank first again with their third full album, Strawberry Prince, which exceeded 230,000 sales in its first week and would also be the group's first album to receive a Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan in November 2020.[6][7][8] The second full album, Strawberry Next!, would also receive a Platinum certification in January 2021.[9] The group's first extended play, Are You Ready?, was released on August 1, 2022.[10] Following the pause in activities from Nanamori and Jel, the remaining four members would release Here We Go!! on December 21, 2022, which sold 165,000 copies in its first week and achieved the number one spot on the Oricon weekly album ranking.[11] After Nanamori and Jel returned, the group released their first single album, Hajimari no Monogatari, on June 5, 2024. Hajimari no Monogatari sold 224,000 copies in its first week and ranked first on Oricon's weekly singles ranking.[12]

Strawberry Prince's music has been featured in other media, particularly in the Yo-kai Watch and Cardfight!! Vanguard franchises. The songs "Gingira Ginga" and "Dai Uchū Rendezvous" were used as ending themes for the video game Yo-kai Watch Jam: Yo-kai Academy Y – Waiwai Gakuen Seikatsu and as opening themes for the anime Yo-kai Watch Jam – Yo-kai Academy Y: Close Encounters of the N Kind,[13] and the song "Yōkai Watch" was used as the opening theme for the video game Yo-kai Watch 4++.[14] In the Cardfight!! Vanguard series, the song "Start" was used as the opening theme for the second season of the anime Cardfight!! Vanguard overDress,[15] the song "Accelerate" was used as the opening theme for the second season of Cardfight!! Vanguard will+Dress,[16] and the song "Shukumei" was used as the opening theme for the second season of Cardfight!! Vanguard Divinez.[17] In February 2022, the members appeared in an anime-style television commercial for Meiji Seika.[18] In 2023, Strawberry Prince was invited to participate in NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen, an annual New Year's Eve television special that features Japan's top musical acts.[19] The group sang "Suki Suki Seijin" and appeared on stage as 3D holograms of their avatars.[20] The holograms mimicked the movements the actual members were performing in another studio.[21]

In March 2022, the YouTuber Korekore claimed that Nanamori had a fiancée and child and accused him of infidelity. STPR Inc., the parent company of the group's record label, put out a statement a few days later confirming that the allegations were true and stating that Nanamori would be going on hiatus.[22] A live concert that had been scheduled for May 2022 was confirmed to be going ahead with only the other five members.[23] In August 2022, Jel announced that he would be going on hiatus following a concert later that month due to depression.[24] On December 14, 2022, Nanamori stated that he would be resuming his activities solo but that he would not be rejoining Strawberry Prince for the time being.[25] Nanamori and Jel announced their returns to Strawberry Prince on January 27, 2024.[26]

Anime film

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Gekijōban SutoPuri Hajimari no Monogatari: Strawberry School Festival!!!!
劇場版すとぷり はじまりの物語~Strawberry School Festival!!!~
Created byMasato Kashiwabara
Anime film
Directed byNaoki Matsuura
Produced byNanamori
Written byChika Suzumura
Music bySTPR Records
StudioLiden Films
ReleasedJuly 19, 2024

An anime film adaptation of the band was announced on March 24, 2024. Titled Gekijōban SutoPuri Hajimari no Monogatari: Strawberry School Festival!!!!, it will be produced by Liden Films and directed by Naoki Matsuura, with Chika Suzumura writing the script, Yumi Nakamura designing the characters, and STPR Records producing the music.[27] The film is set to premiere in Japanese theaters in July 19, 2024.[28]

Members

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Current members

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  • Nanamori (ななもり。)
  • Jel (ジェル)
  • Satomi (さとみ)
  • Colon (ころん)
  • Rinu (莉犬)
  • Root (るぅと)

Former members

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  • Kanna (かんな)
  • Shiyun (しゆん)
  • Ketchup (けちゃっぷ)
  • Yuuku (ゆうく)

Discography

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Albums

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Title Year Album details Peak position Certifications[29]
JPN[30]
Strawberry Love! 2019
Track listing
  1. "Go Go Crazy"
  2. "Move On!"
  3. "Bokura Dake no Shangri-La"
  4. "Anniversary"
  5. "King of Judōtai"
  6. "Michishirube"
  7. "Suki ni Natte Ii yo ne?"
  8. "Yosakoi Disco Party"
  9. "Don't Give Up!!"
  10. "Break Out"
  11. "Day by Day"
  12. "No Perfect"
  13. "Asa no Yūhi"
  14. "Okaeri Love!"
1
  • RIAJ: Gold
Strawberry Next! 2020
  • Released: January 15, 2020
  • Label: STPR Records
  • Formats: CD, CD+DVD, digital download
Track listing
  1. "Strawberry ☆ Planet!"
  2. "Gingira Ginga"
  3. "Amore Mio"
  4. "Next Stage!!"
  5. "Now and Forever"
  6. "Party Light"
  7. "Shinobi Koi"
  8. "Yōkai Watch"
  9. "Yū-jū Ukio Boy"
  10. "Nōnai Pierrot"
  11. "Sakasete Koi no 1・2・3!"
  12. "Hikari Yume"
  13. "Look Up"
  14. "Tarareba"
  15. "Suki de Ite Kurete Ii yo"
  16. "Kakumei Zenya"
2
  • RIAJ: Platinum
Strawberry Prince
  • Released: November 11, 2020
  • Label: STPR Records
  • Formats: CD, CD+DVD, digital download
Track listing
  1. "Streamer"
  2. "Suki Suki Seijin"
  3. "Very"
  4. "Dai Uchū Rendezvous"
  5. "Strawberry Revolution"
  6. "Strike the Prison!!"
  7. "Dramatic no Anti"
  8. "Night of Fantastic"
  9. "Jamujamu Signal"
  10. "Mabushigariya"
  11. "Shiki"
  12. "Enkyori Cry"
  13. "Chekira ☆"
  14. "Leveling"
  15. "Trick or Prince"
  16. "Spill"
  17. "Mukō e"
  18. "Hajimete Kimi to"
  19. "Feel Free!"
  20. "Prince"
1
  • RIAJ: Platinum
Here We Go!! 2022
  • Released: December 21, 2022
  • Label: STPR Records
  • Formats: CD, CD+DVD, digital download
Track listing
  1. "Seishun Chocolate" (Christmas Version)
  2. "Christmas Love"
  3. "Naisho no Present for You!"
  4. "Here We Go!!"
  5. "Jumper!"
  6. "Inu-kei Danshi Rusuban-chū"
  7. "Shinshun Rabyutto!"
  8. "Itazura Night March"
  9. "Tensei Shitara Ōji-sama Datta Ken!"
  10. "Gabu・Gabu・Love!"
  11. "Hull Train"
  12. "Dotabata Osawagase Everyday!"
  13. "Tenshi ni Kuchizuke"
  14. "Ready Go!!"
  15. "Accelerate"
  16. "Frog Man"
  17. "Very Very Love"
  18. "Tsuraiya-iya"
  19. "Yoakeiro"
  20. "Hekireki"
  21. "Stars and Prayers"
  22. "Kibō no Chū Shiyō"
  23. "Te o Tsunaide Arukō"
1
  • RIAJ: Gold

Mini albums

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Title Year Album details Peak position Certifications[29]
JPN[30]
Strawberry Start 2019
  • Released: March 27, 2019
  • Label: STPR Records
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. "Palette Dance"
  2. "Endless Flight"
  3. "Hi Ria Dream Mōsō-chū!"
  4. "Dekoboko Game Party"
  5. "Strawberry Go Round"
  6. "AquaKiss"
  7. "Hurry Hurry Love"
  8. "Daisuki ni Nareba Iin Janai?"
2
  • RIAJ: Gold

Extended plays

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Title Year Album details
Are You Ready? 2022
  • Released: August 1, 2022
  • Label: STPR Records
  • Formats: Digital download
Track listing
  1. Are You Ready?
  2. "Ride on Time"
  3. "Hoshi no Gotoku"
  4. "Strawberry Kiss"
  5. "Shirubeboshi"
  6. "33414"
  7. "Strawberry Smile Magic"
  8. "Parade wa Koko kara"
Strawberry Prince Lofi Remix 2022
  • Released: September 16, 2022
  • Label: STPR Records
  • Formats: Digital download
Track listing
  1. "Daisuki ni Nareba Iin Janai?" (Lofi Remix / Instrumental)
  2. "Propose" (Lofi Remix / Instrumental)
  3. "Prince" (Lofi Remix / Instrumental)
  4. "Strawberry Kiss" (Lofi Remix / Instrumental)
  5. "Okaeri Love!" (Lofi Remix / Instrumental)
Strawberry Prince Lofi Remix Vol.2 2022
  • Released: December 9, 2022
  • Label: STPR Records
  • Formats: Digital download
Track listing
  1. "Seishun Chocolate" (Lofi Remix / Instrumental)
  2. "Bokura Dake no Shangri-La" (Lofi Remix / Instrumental)
  3. "Mabushigariya" (Lofi Remix / Instrumental)
  4. "Amore Mio" (Lofi Remix / Instrumental)
  5. "Streamer" (Lofi Remix / Instrumental)
Niji-iro History 2023
  • Released: July 31, 2023
  • Label: STPR Records
  • Formats: Digital download
Track listing
  1. "Niji-iro History"
  2. "STPRQUEST"
  3. "FF&Flapping"
  4. "Yurayura"
  5. "Re☆STARt"
  6. "Chocolate Hanbunko"
  7. "Hanamirai"
  8. "Saikō no Takaramono"

Single albums

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Title Year Album details Peak position
JPN[30]
Hajimari no Monogatari 2024
  • Released: June 5, 2024
  • Label: STPR Records
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  1. "Chikai no Hanataba o (With You)"
  2. "Niji no Hajimari"
  3. "Uten Kekkō"
1

Singles

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Title Year Release date Album
"Ichigo-iro Natsu Hanabi" 2020 May 30, 2020 N/A
"Strawberry Halloween Night"
"Parade wa Kokosa"
"Christmas no Mahō"
"Strawberry Nightmare"
"Mabushigariya" Strawberry Prince
"Suki Suki Seijin" June 22, 2020
"Dai Uchū Rendezvous" August 10, 2020
"Streamer" August 24, 2020
"Senbonzakura" December 31, 2020 N/A
"White Promise" 2021 April 7, 2021
"Namidame" May 5, 2021
"Mr. Music" June 2, 2021
"Kibun Jōjō↑↑"
"Propose" June 6, 2021
"Stay Proud" June 26, 2021
"Syndrome Love" July 18, 2021
"Risk Taker" August 4, 2021
"Stereo Parade" August 29, 2021
"Parade e Okaeri" October 10, 2021
"Meshimase Trick Night" October 31, 2021
"Start" December 5, 2021
"Seishun Chocolate" 2022 February 14, 2022
"Blessing" May 1, 2022
"Shirubeboshi" May 8, 2022 Are You Ready?
"Strawberry Smile Magic" June 4, 2022
"Natsu Matsuri" August 21, 2022 N/A
"Yoakeiro" September 19, 2022 Here We Go!!
"Te o Tsunaide Arukō" October 23, 2022
"Itazura Night March" October 30, 2022
"Goodbye Sengen" December 21, 2022 N/A
"Inochi ni Kirawareteiru"
"Chocolate Hanbunko" 2023 February 5, 2023 Niji-iro History
"Saikō no Takaramono" March 5, 2023
"Hanamirai" April 2, 2023
"Te o Tsunaide Arukō (Orchestra ver.)" April 30, 2023 N/A
"Fall in Night" October 29, 2023
"Mikansei no Scenario" November 19, 2023
"Party in the Box!" December 25, 2023
"SutoPuri Kamikyoku Medley" 2024 January 28, 2024
"Valentine Day Kimi o Hanasanai!" February 11, 2024
"Pure Pure Ichigo" March 17, 2024
"Sangatsu no Orange" March 24, 2024
"Soba ni Iru kara" March 31, 2024
"Literacy" April 27, 2024

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Japanese title Network Ref.
2022–2023 SutoPuri Here!We!Go!! すとぷりのHere!We!GO!! TV Tokyo [31][32]
2023 SutoPuri Quest すとぷりくえすとっ TV Tokyo [33][34]
2024–present Zenryoku Chōsen! SutoPuri no Limit: Ichigo Gakuen Hōsō-bu 全力挑戦!すとぷりnoりみっと -苺学園放送部- TBS [35][36]

Radio shows

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Year Title Japanese title Network Ref.
2019 SutoPuri Monday すとぷりMonday Nippon Broadcasting System [37]
2019–2020 SutoPuri Stop Listen! すとぷりのStop Listen! [38][39]

Bibliography

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Year Title Japanese title Publisher Identifiers
2019 Strawberry Memory vol.1 すとろべりーめもりー vol.1 Sunny Side-up ISBN 9784909196033
Strawberry Memory vol.2 すとろべりーめもりー vol.2 ISBN 9784909196040
Strawberry Memory vol.3 すとろべりーめもりー vol.3 ISBN 9784909196057
Strawberry Memory vol.4 すとろべりーめもりー vol.4 ISBN 9784909196064
2020 Strawberry Memory vol.5 すとろべりーめもりー vol.5 ISBN 9784909196071
Strawberry Memory vol.6 すとろべりーめもりー vol.6 ISBN 9784909196088
2021 Strawberry Memory vol.7 すとろべりーめもりー vol.7 ISBN 9784909196095

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Ceremony Category Nominee/Work Result Ref.
2020 Japan Gold Disc Award Best 5 New Artists in Japanese Music Strawberry Prince Won [40]
2021 Japan Gold Disc Award Best 5 Albums in Japanese Music Strawberry Prince Won [41]

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