GENIC

GENIC is a seven-member Japanese co-ed dance and vocal group under Avex Management. They were formed in 2019 through the "a-genic PROJECT" and debuted on May 27, 2020 by releasing their first studio album, GENEX.

Members

 * Mashiko Atsuki (増子敦貴)
 * Nishizawa Joe (西澤呈)
 * Amemiya Kakeru (雨宮翔)
 * Nishimoto Maiki (西本茉生) - Leader
 * Koike Ryuki (小池竜暉)
 * Kaneya Maria (金谷鞠杏)
 * Ui Yurari (宇井優良梨)

Pre-debut
In 2019, the "a-genic PROJECT" was announced. It aims to establish a new dance and vocal group that inherits Avex's DNA. In spring of the same year, 12 young people who passed the audition formed a temporary group "a-genic", regarding who will become the official members will be decided later in the summer. The project was initiated under the concept of "all friends, all rivals". Their activities can be watched through the official a-genic YouTube channel, and are always updated every Friday evening. A day after the group formation, they began recording the original songs: "READY GO" and "Natsukoi", followed by a three-day training camp in Shirahama Floral Hall two weeks later. During the camp, various training including dance and vocals were conducted. They also had the opportunity to perform the original songs in front of the public.

On June 9, the group performed live for the first time as a supporting act for their senior group, Da-iCE, at the opening of Da-iCE BEST TOUR 2019 in Niigata. Not all of a-genic members took part in the performance, only some of them who were selected. Moments before performing, they had to distribute about 60 flyers to attract visitors.

Their performances continued in various locations, including performed as the opening act for the a-nation 2019, an outdoor festival hosted by their agency. During the Osaka performance held at Yanmar Stadium Nagai on August 17, they performed with full members without Atsuki who was unable to attend due to work matters. It also marked the end of their activities, and the official members will be announced in the near future.

A few days after the culmination, all of the 12 members were gathered to hear the final decision. Seven people: Mashiko Atsuki, Nishizawa Joe, Amemiya Kakeru, Nishimoto Maiki, Koike Ryuki, Kaneya Maria & Ui Yurari were chosen as the official members of the new co-ed dance and vocal group and are going to start their activities in fall 2019.

2019: First digital single release
On November 1, the chosen seven members made their appearance through instagram live and announced that a-genic will be changed to work under the group name "GENIC" and their activities will continue to be distributed through the official YouTube channel. In addition, they also announced their official twitter and instagram account.

On November 15, GENIC released their first digital EP, SUNGENIC ep. It contains the original songs from the a-genic era: "READY GO" and "Natsukoi" as well as two new songs: "SUN COMES UP" and "HISTORIES", provided by Kudo Taiki of their senior group, Da-iCE.

On December 16, they held the "GENIC Premium Showcase 2019" at TSUTAYA O-WEST.

2020: Debut with GENEX
On May 27, GENIC officially debuted with their first studio album, GENEX.

Studio albums

 * 1) [2020.05.27]	GENEX

Digital EPs

 * 1) [2019.11.15]	SUNGENIC ep
 * 2) [2020.02.07]	MOONGENIC ep

Digital singles

 * 1) [2020.11.02]	Celebration
 * 2) [2021.02.03]	FUTURES
 * 3) [2021.03.03]	Kitaru Haru
 * 4) [2021.04.05]	Haru Urara
 * 5) [2021.06.30]	Shaky Shaky

Videography

 * 1) [2021.03.03]	1st Anniversary Live: Celebration

Concerts

 * GENIC Premium Showcase 2019
 * GENIC Live Circuit 2020
 * GENIC Debut Album "GENEX" Release Anniversary Live (2020)
 * GENIC 1st Anniversary Live: Celebration (2020)

Official links

 * Website
 * Avex Management
 * YouTube
 * Twitter
 * Instagram
 * TikTok
 * Spotify