Tsubaki Factory
| Camellia Factory | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Tokyo, Japan |
| Genres | J-pop, pop |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | Up-Front Works |
| Associated acts |
Hello Pro Kenshusei Magnolia Factory |
| Members |
Risa Ogata Riko Yamagishi Kisora Niinuma Ami Tanimoto Yumeno Kishimoto Kiki Asakura Mizuho Ono Saori Onoda Mao Akiyama |
Tsubaki Factory (つばきファクトリー?), or Camellia Factory, is a Japanese idol group, formed in late April 2015 under the umbrella of Hello! Project. It is composed of nine girls who are members of Hello Pro Kenshusei. Their sister group is Kobushi Factory.
On April 29, the group was announced through Japanese media as a new Hello Pro Kenshusei unit with six members, and confirmed through Hello! Project Station with the members being Ogata Risa, Yamagishi Riko, Niinuma Kisora, Tanimoto Ami, Kishimoto Yumeno, and Asakura Kiki.
The name Tsubaki Factory (つばきファクトリー) literally means "Camellia Factory". Hello! Project advisor Shimizu Saki (formerly of Berryz Koubou) assisted in picking the group name. The camellia (tsubaki) was "decided with praising the noble and cold beauty and wanting the group to be fresh and strong like the evergreen." The word "factory", also used in the name of their sister group Kobushi Factory, is named to reference Berryz Koubou ("koubou" meaning "workshop"), so that the group may carry on Berryz Koubou's spirit.
The group made their first performance at the Hello Pro Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2015 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~ on May 4. On May 26, the group participated as an opening act at ANGERME STARTING LIVE TOUR SPECIAL @ Nippon Budokan "Taiki Bansei".
On August 8, during the Hello! Project 2015 SUMMER concert, Yamagishi Riko was announced leader of Tsubaki Factory, while Ogata Risa was announced sub-leader of the group.
On September 6, Tsubaki Factory released their first indies single "Seishun Manmannaka!" at the Hello Pro Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2015 ~9gatsu no Nama Tamago Show!~ concert venue.
From October 8 to October 18, Tsubaki Factory starred in the Engeki Joshibu musical remake of Thank You Very Berry, which also featured and was directed by Sudo Maasa, who starred in the original stageplay.
On December 31, Tsubaki Factory released their second indies single "Kedakaku Sakihokore!" at the Hello! Project COUNTDOWN PARTY 2015 ~GOOD BYE & HELLO!~ concert venue.
On March 19, Tsubaki Factory released their first mini album titled Tsubaki Factory SOUND + VISION Vol.1 at the Asobu. Kurasu. Sodateru. SATOYAMA & SATOUMI e Ikou 2016 venue as a limited pre-sale. The mini album was released for general sale on May 18.
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