Pure☆Candy (ピュア☆キャンディ) is a Japanese Pop group signed to Hello! Project Girls Division as a part of Hello! Pro Girls Indies District. The group was formed in 2016 with six members.
Members[]
Current Members[]
First Generation (2016)[]
- Sasaki Rina (佐々木里奈; Orange) Leader
- Yazawa Toshiko (矢沢敏子; Peach) Sub Leader
- Wakai Anri (若井杏里; Cherry)
- Hoshizora Chiyuri (星空千由李; Lemon)
- Nanase Kou (七瀬コウ; Blueberry)
- Koyanagi Marika (小柳マリカ; Melon)
Second Generation (2017)[]
- Inoue Anju (井上安城; Grape)
- Fukuoka Nanami (福岡七海; Mango)
History[]
2016[]
On April 24, the formation of Pure☆Candy was announced, formed with four failed finalists from Ka-wa-ii!'s 7th generation audition and two trainees. They would begin their activities as an indies unit and work towards a major debut.
On May 1, the group's layout was expanded upon. Pure☆Candy will let fans vote on who leads each song, songs for upcoming singles, costumes, and concert themes. The first voting item, their debut indies single, went online the same day of the announcement. The vote would end May 15, 2016.
On May 15, the results from the vote was revealed, and their debut indies single, "Oh Yeah! Love and Peace!" would be released on June 8, 2016.
2017[]
On January 14, the group's major debut was announced for a summer release.
On April 2, two new members were added to the group; Inoue Anju and Fukuoka Nanami. They'll begin activities on April 3, and will debut in the group's upcoming major debut single.
Discography[]
Singles[]
Indies Singles[]
- [2016.06.08] Oh Yeah! Love and Peace!
- [2016.10.01] Sorbet Crush / HALLOWEEN BASH!!!
- [2017.01.01] Pure Heart
Major Singles[]
- [2017.06.27] SKY'S THE LIMIT / Todokanai Hoshi da to Shitemo / Soda Pop Candy!!!
- [2017.09.18] Akai Tsuki / Kinmirai Happy End / Kagayaki Mezashite (赤い月 / 近未来ハッピーエンド / 輝きを目指して)
- [2017.12.07] Goukaku Kiss / Koi yori mo Dream / NO WAR IN THE FUTURE
- [2018.02.14] Lovely Lovely Day
- [2018.05.01] Oikake Shadow / Queen Bee / SCHOOL WARS
- [2018.09.19] Sentimental Train
- [2019.06.21] For the Summer
Albums[]
Mini[]
- [2019.02.26] Spotlight
- Repackage
- [2019.09.26] Midnight - Repackage of Spotlight
Studio[]
- [2018.09.30] PUREST
Trivia[]
- All first generation members participated in Ka-wa-ii!'s 7th generation audition.