Kigurumi

"Kigurumi" is an all-girls band. It's name comes from the Japanese art of cosplaying. The band fits their title by wearing various "head costumes" in each of their videos.

The band has had four members in total. Currently, only two are active in the band.

Haruka (Birth name Hana Ryō)-born August 8th, 1996.
Blood Type: Type B
Hobbies: Reading and tap dancing
Special Skills: Tap dancing and singing
Dreams: To preform in a musical
Favorite Foods: Basil salmon and spaghetti
Least Favorite Foods: Eggplant, taro, and asparagus
Pros: "I'm bright, and I sing strongly"
Cons: "I do things at my own pace too slowly"
If I were an animal... "I would be a cat"
Most Overused Phrase: "Imi wakanna-i" (I don't understand what that means)
Treasures: Family and life
If you had one wish... "I would want to become a magician"
*She left the band on June 30th, 2007.

Rena Shimura-born December 28th, 1994
Blood Type: Type A
Hobbies: Reading and baton
Special Skills: Ballet and baton
Dreams: Become an actress
Favorite Foods: Fruits and vegetables
Least Favorite Foods: Paprika and green peppers
Pros: "I'm optimistic, and I have a positive approach to everything"
Cons: "I'm careless (I often trip over my own feet!)"
If I were an animal... "I would be a dog"
Most Overused Phrase: "Datte-" (I-)
Treasures: Stuffed bear
If you had one wish... "I would want to grow taller!"
*She left the band on April 25th, 2008.

Miki-born June 4th, 1996
Dress Size: 6 Small
Hobbies: Dancing
Special Skills: Running
Dreams: To become a dancer and singer
Favorite Foods: Biscuits, donuts, and tarako
Least Favorite Foods: Any bitter foods
Pros: "I'm always smiling, bright, and cheerful!"
Cons: "I'm very gullible"
If I were an animal... "I would be a squirrel"
Most Overused Phrase: "E-tto..."(Oh-I...)
Treasures: Plush animals
If you had one wish... "I would want Kigurumi to be on TV and in movies more!!"
*She is the first currently active member of the band.

Kei-born May 20th, 2000
Dress Size: 2 Small
Hobbies: Painting and her (family's) car
Special Skills: Vaulting in gymnastics and skating
Dreams: To become an idol, a manga artist, and a model
Favorite Foods: Peaches, meat, and oranges
Least Favorite Foods: Green peppers, lettuce, and cabbage
Pros: "I'm full of vigor"
Cons: "I become angry easily"
If I were an animal... "I would be a bear cub"
Most Overused Phrase: "KEI Nee"(Hey Kei)
Treasures: Earrings
If you had one wish... "I would want my family to stay together forever"
*She is the youngest member to join Kigurumi. She is the second currently active member of the band.

Discography

Singles

1.たらこ・たらこ・たらこ
Tarako Tarako Tarako
Cod Eggs Cod Eggs Cod Eggs
Sung by: Rena and Haruka
Released on September 6th, 2006 by Bikutaa Entateinmento (Victor Entertainment)
*Used as the theme for a commercial for Q.P. Corporation's (Kabushikigaishu)
spaghetti sauce
*A special Christmas version was later released.

2.くるっと・まわって・いっかいてん/ダンシング・シスター
Kurutto Marette Ikkaiten/Danshingu Shisutaa
Turn Around Once/Dancing Sister
Sung by: Rena and Haruka
Released on May 30th, 2007 by Bikutaa Entateinmento
*Used as the second ending for the TV TOKYO anime "Danshingu Shisutaa"(Dancing Sister)

3.ほっとっとっとな まいにち
Hottottottona Mainichi
I Feel Relieved Every Day
Sung by: Rena and special guest singer Michiko
Released on August 22nd, 2007 by Bikutaa Entateinmento
*Used as the third ending theme for Terebi Achihi's (Morning Sun T.V.) Atashin'chi
(My Home)

4.たまごっち
Tamagotchi
Sung by: Rena, Miki, and Kei
Released on November 21, 2007 by HiHiRecords
*Used as the main theme for the films Eiga de Tōjō! Tamagotchi Dokidoki! Uchū no Maigotchi?!(Appearing on Film! Tamagotchi Dokidoki! Lost Child-tchi in Space?! known as Tamagotchi: The Movie in English releases)
and Eiga! Tamagotchi! Uchū Ichi Happī na Monogatari!?(Tamagotchi-the Movie! The Happiest Story in the Universe?!)

Albums

1st Album [キグルミ]
First Album (Kigurumi)
Released on September 19th, 2007 by Bikutaa Entateinmento

DVD and CD Releases

たらこ・たらこ・たらこ たっぷりクリスマスBOX
Tarako Tarako Tarako Tappuri Kurisumasu Box
Many Cod Eggs, Cod Eggs, Cod Eggs this Christmas
Sung by: Rena and Haruka
Released on December 6th, 2006 by Bikutaa Entateinmento

Limited Download

みんなで!さんすう99隊
Minna de! Chin suu 99 Tai
Together! Arithmetic Squadron 99
Sung by: Rena and Haruka
Released on February 21st, 2007 by Bikutaa Entateinmento
*It is an anime song, meaning that the music video was a short anime episode.

TV Only
今日はめでタイ!
Kyou wa Medetai!
Today is a Happy Day!
Sung by: Rena and Haruka
Aired from January 2007-March 30th, 2007 on Fuji Television Network's PONKIKKI · close