SHIPS

SHIPS (シップス) is a Japanese pop group produced by Up-Front Agency, signed under the zetima label consisting of Shikō Kanai and Takuya Ide. The unit was formed to promote the anime Kirarin☆Revolution as both members lend voices to the main characters in the series. They have released two singles and have had two additional tracks appear on Kirarin Revolution compilation albums.

In Kirarin☆Revolution, SHIPS is the super idol unit formed by members Kazama Hiroto and Hiwatari Seiji (the main characters of the series). The songs "Love×Mega" and "Hikari no Naka e..", which appear on the first two Kirarin☆Revolution Song Selection albums, were recorded by Akio Sayuma and Souichiri Hoshi, the original voice actors for Hiroto and Seiji, respectively. It was not until these two were replaced by Ide Takuya and Kanai Shikou that the real-life unit began releasing singles and appearing at promotional events. Ide and Kanai released two singles before the anime and the unit ended. They also recorded a new version of "Hikari no Naka e.." for use on Oha Star. · close