Tsunku♂ assigns Natsuyaki Miyabi as Berryz Kobo’s vice-captain

On April 30, Tsunku♂ updated his blog with news that he has assigned Natsuyaki Miyabi as Berryz Kobo’s vice-captain.

According to his blog, “In order to aim further improvement of Berryz Kobo, and to strengthen their team work, I’ve decided assigned Natsuyaki Miyabi as the vice-captain in addition to Shimizu Saki who has been serving as the captain up until now. Because …


Berryz Kobo enters their 10th year since debut

On March 3, idol group Berryz Kobo appeared at the live event “Hello! Project Haru no Dai Kansha-sai Hinamatsuri Festival 2013~Berryz Kobo 10-nen me Totsunyuu Special!~” held at Pacifico Yokohama. This day marked their 9th year anniversary since their debut back in 2004, and now Berryz Kobo is entering into their 10th year.

During the first talk segment, a member Tsugunaga Momoko said …


Berryz Kobo releases MV for their upcoming 31st single

Berryz Kobo’s 31st single “Asian Celebration” is set for release on March 13th, and they’ve now released the music video for the upcoming single on their official YouTube channel!

The single will have Limited Editions A, B, and C that will come with a CD and DVD, and Limited Edition D and Regular Edition that will only come with …


Berryz Kobo’s Tsugunaga Momoko is also sick with the flu

On January 12th, it was announced on Hello! Project’s official site that Berryz Kobo member Tsugunaga Momoko’s appearances at the live concert and the new single release event, have been cancelled due to the flu.

According to the announcement, Tsugunaga started having a high fever yesterday, and after the examination she was diagnosed with the flu. Because of this, she will be absent …


Berryz Kobo appears at event for new song, “WANT!”

On December 24, idol group Berryz Kobo appeared at a commemorative sales event at Tower Records Shibuya in Tokyo for their new song “WANT!”  They performed a total of 10 songs, including their newest track, to a crowd of appreciative fans.

They appeared dressed in Santa outfits with mini-skirts.  As a reference to their newest song, member Tsugunaga Momoko (20) was …


Tsugunaga Momoko attends PR event for ‘The Raid’

On September 26th, Berryz Kobo member Tsugunaga ‘Momochi’ Momoko appeared as a special guest at the PR event for the upcoming release of the Indonesian action movie, ‘The Raid: Redemption‘, which has already become a runaway success amongst action fans around the world. Starring actor Iko Uwais, co-star Yayan Ruhian and director Gareth Evans also attended the event in front …


Cat’s Eye Seven reveals full PV and making-of for song “Cat’s Eye”

As reported previously, Berryz Kobo and C-ute members have come together to form a new unit, Cat’s Eye Seven for the promotion of their stageplay, “Cat’s Eye“. Cat’s Eye is based on a manga/anime series, and Sudo Maasa, Yajima Maimi and Hagiwara Maimi are taking on the lead roles in the play.

They have released the full PV and …


Berryz Kobo and °C-ute members to star in stageplay adaptation of “Cat’s Eye” manga series

Popular manga series “Cat’s Eye” by Hojo Tsukasa will be adapted into a stage play.  

Sudo Maasa (20) from Berryz Kobo along with Yajima Maimi (20) and Hagiwara Mai (16) from °C-ute will be taking the lead roles as a sister trio of mysterious thieves. When asked if they feel pressured from having to play characters in a famous manga …


Berryz Kobo’s Tsugunaga Momoko reveals PV for “Momochi! Yurushite Nyan♡Taisou”!

Tsugunaga Momoko, member of the Hello! Project idol group Berryz Kobo, has revealed the PV for her solo song “Momochi! YurushiteNyan♡Taisou“!

As tokyohive previously reported, the adorable song is the B-side to the group’s 29th single, “cha cha SING“. The PV is a simple one that leans on Tsugunaga’s natural cuteness, which she pulls out full force with the …


Berryz Kobo’s Tsugunaga Momoko holds PR event for her solo song

On July 16th, Berryz Kobo’s Tsugunaga Momoko held a PR event for her first solo song, “Momochi! Yurushite Nyan♡Taisou“, at a beach house called Hyper Sea House in Enoshima.

Momochi is known for her unique character, and has been gaining popularity on variety programs. Her first solo song, “Momochi! Yurushite Nyan♡Taisou” features her signature “Yurushite Nyan♡” pose.  It will be included as …


Berryz Kobo’s Tokunaga Chinami opens Twitter account

Berryz Kobo member, Tokunaga Chinami recently opened a Twitter account!

According to her tweets, she is currently in Thailand. She’s been updating fans with photos taken overseas.

If you are fan of Tokunaga, make sure to follow her!

Image: Tokunaga Chinami Twitter

Thanks to miyo for the tip!


[Exclusive] Interview and greeting from Berryz Kobo!

Having stunned fans with the beautiful jacket covers and the PV for “cha cha SING!“, idol group Berryz Kobo is gearing up for the upcoming release of their single, which is scheduled for July 25th.

Despite their busy schedule preparing for the release, Berryz Kobo took the time to sit down for an interview with tokyohive to …


Berryz Kobo release PV for “cha cha SING”

After stunning fans with the beautiful jacket covers for their latest single, idol group Berryz Kobo has just revealed the PV for their upcoming single “cha cha SING“!

The beautiful Thai-inspired outfits in the PV feature tall crowns and golden accents that bring out the inner princess in each of the girls. The single is set for release on …


Berryz Kobo reveals track list for “cha cha SING”!

After stunning fans with the beautiful jacket covers for their latest single, idol group Berryz Kobo has just updated their official Hello! Project page with the track list for each of the versions!

The CD comes with two different coupling tracks, “Loving you Too much” and the Tsugunaga Momoko solo “Momochi! Yurushite Nyan Taisou” with the rest of the …


Berryz Kobo unveils jacket covers + radio rip for “cha cha SING”!

Idol group Berryz Kobo has just revealed the jacket covers for their upcoming twenty-ninth single, “cha cha SING“!

As we previously reported on tokyohive, “cha cha SING” will be available in four different editions: Limited Edition A (CD+DVD), Limited Edition B (CD+DVD), Limited Edition C (CD-only), and a regular CD-only version. The girls are sporting the same beautiful and …


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