Aqua5

Aqua5 (often stylized as AQUA5) was a J-pop group affiliated with the Takarazuka Revue. When the group was formed, all five members were otokoyaku (performers of male roles) in the Revue's Snow Troupe. They made their debut on August 25, 2007, at the opening ceremony of the IAAF World Championships in Osaka, Japan.[1]

The group has officially disbanded since April 2010 and their last appearance together was on the show Tokyo Friend Park 2 on 5 April 2010. It was noted on the show itself that it was to be their final appearance as a group. It was also mentioned in the Takarazuka Graph April 2010 issue in an interview with the five member that the article would be AQUA5's last job.

The group's name is based on part of Natsuki Mizu's name (水夏希), which translates to "water".

On June 9, 2009, the group had their first live concert, performing for 1300 fans in Akasaka, Tokyo.[2] However, only four of the members participated, as Kaname Ouki had been recently injured in rehearsals.

Members
  • Natsuki Mizu (lead)
  • Mao Ayabuki
  • Kei Otozuki
  • Oto Ayana
  • Kaname Ouki

Discography and releases

Singles
#TitleRelease DateHighest Oricon Ranking
1Time to Love

November 21, 2007

 40[3]
2Aqua Feel Aqua Soul

August 27, 2008

 35[4]
3Shirayuki (シラユキ)

December 17, 2008

 37[5]

Albums
#TitleRelease date
1Aqua5March 18, 2009

DVDs
TitleRelease date
Aqua5: Document Movie Since 2007 March 25, 2009
Aqua5 Concert September 5, 2009

Television Appearances

References
  1. "Takarazuka actresses form special unit". Tokyo Graph. 12 July 2007.
  2. "男役ユニット「ＡＱＵＡ５」東京初ライブ". Sanspo.com. 10 June 2009.
  3. ""Time to Love" Oricon Profile".
  4. ""Aqua Feel Aqua Soul" Oricon Profile".
  5. ""Shirayuki" Oricon Profile".
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