Kosaka Riyu

Kosaka Riyu was a member of the first generaton of the J-pop band BeForU. She also released a number of solo works some of which are included in the benami based music simulation games. Riyu Kosaka had the most solo works out of any of the other BeForU members, she was also thought of as the most successful BeForU member as a soloist. It is currently unknown if she is still singing.

Profile

 * Name: Kosaka Riyu
 * Born: January 17, 1985
 * Origin: Yokohama. Kanagawa, Japan
 * Zodiac: Aquarius
 * Height: 151 cm.
 * Blood Type: O
 * Years Active:
 * BeForU: 2000-2009
 * Solo Artist: 2001-Present
 * Actress: 2012-Present
 * Favorite Artists: Brittany Spears, BOA, Perfume
 * Favorite Movies: Lord of the Rings, My Brother Sam is dead, Pearl Harbor

The Birth of BeForU
In 2000, Konami formed a j-pop band for its music simulation games. Riyu (15) auditioned and was one of the four finalists that made it into the group.

2001
Her first solo song True... was released. True... was very successful in the Konami community. Riyu then went on released more soundtracks featured in Konami games.

2004
Her first album was released in 2004. It is titled Begin and it has a collection of cover songs of other konami game songs. The album also includes 3 original tracks.

2006
Riyu released 2 singles, Baby's Tears, and Yamato Nadeshiko and participated in BeForU's 2nd album BeForU II

2007
She released Danzai no Hana Guilty Sky, Platinum Smile, Kokoro no ato, and Doberman all in a period of 10 months.

2008
She released her 2nd album title Every Struggle it contained 4 of her past singles and 7 original tracks.

2010
When BeForU was rumored to have disbanded in 2009, Riyu did not release any solo songs for about a year until the release of Kimi ga kikoeru in 2010.

Riyu produced a number of songs during that period, including Kimi ga kikoeru, Natsu no kiseki, and Bokura no machi.

2011
Riyu released a new single called Saisho no melody. This is her first major single to not appear on Oricon Chart.

2012
Riyu stayed inactive due to the fact she had vocal noguls.

2013
January 23 was Riyu's first live event in about 5 years. Noria and Sayaka performed as guests.

As of 2013 Riyu is currently part of a couple of movies both released in march called Hound Dog 2, and DJ.

Albums

 * [2004.06.11] Begin
 * [2008.02.27] Every Struggle

Singles

 * [2001.10.27] True...
 * [2006.08.25] Baby's Tears
 * [2006.10.18] Yamato Nadeshiko
 * [2007.05.16] Danzai no Hana Guilty Sky
 * [2007.07.11] Dober Man
 * [2007.10.24] Platinum Smile
 * [2007.12.12] Kokoro no ato
 * [2011.10.26] Saisho no Melody

DVD

 * [2005.05.20] RIYU KOSAKA FIRST LIVE at O-EAST 2005
 * [2007.11.11] Riyu's Vacation 2007
 * [2007.12.29] Kosaka Riyu Making Shashinshu DVD
 * [2008.10.05] Four Piece / Live 2008 (BeForU / Riyu Kosaka)

Other

 * [2006.08.10] i-revo Music ICE Gentei Haishin Kyoku
 * [2006.10.18] Kosaka Riyu & Noria SPECIAL CD-BOX

Soundtracks

 * [2001.11.21] DDRMAX DanceDanceRevolution 6thMIX (Disc 01/ #4 & Disc 02/Track 17: true ~radio edit~, Disc 01/Track 34: true... ～Trance Sunrise Mix~, Disc 01/Track 40: true... (Full Version).)
 * [2002.05.16] V-RARE SOUND TRACK 1 (Track 06: Firefly -RIYU VERSION-.)
 * [2002.06.19] DDRMAX2 DanceDanceRevolution 7thMIX (Disc 01/Track 14 & Disco 02/Track 39: DIVE TO THE NIGHT, Disc 01/Track 17 & Disc 02/Track 07: CANDY♥.)
 * [2003.02.27] V-RARE SOUND TRACK 4 (Track 05: CANDY (☆live a little style☆), remixed by NAOKI MAEDA.)
 * [2003.02.05] pop'n music 9 AC ♥ CS pop'n music 7 (Disc 01/Track 27: ☆shining☆ with Noria.)
 * [2003.03.19] GUITARFREAKS & drummania BEST TRACKS (Disc 01/Track 04: begin.)
 * [2003.03.26] DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME (Disc 01/Track 05 & Disc 02/Track 27: LOVE♥SHINE.)
 * [2003.04.24] V-RARE SOUND TRACK 5 (Track 07: glacial (radio edit).)
 * [2003.09.18] beatmaniaIIDX 9th style Original Soundtrack (Disc 01/Track 29: LOVE♥SHINE.)
 * [2003.12.17] GUITARFREAKS 10thMIX & drummania 9thMIX Soundtracks (Disc 01/Track 02: Himawari.)
 * [2004.05.19] beatmaniaIIDX 10th style Original Soundtrack (Disc 01/Track 22: SHOOTING STAR.)
 * [2004.06.23] GUITARFREAKS 11thMIX & drummania 10thMIX (Disc 01/Track 15: ☆shining☆ (GF&dm style) with Noria.)
 * [2005.03.24] V-RARE SOUNDTRACK 10 (Track 02: LOVE♥SHINE (Tropical mix), remixed by Mr.T.)
 * [2005.11.28] Pakedio Channel Vol.1
 * [2005.10.19] beatmaniaIIDX12 HAPPY SKY ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK (Disc 02/Track 04: Himawari.)
 * [2005.12.22] Pakedio Channel Vol.2
 * [2006.01.12] Pakedio Channel Vol.3
 * [2006.08.25] Sky Girls ~Opening Theme "Baby's Tears / Kosaka Riyu" & Original Soundtrack~
 * [2006.10.27] pop'n music 14 FEVER! AC ♥ CS pop'n music 12 Iroha & 13 Carnival (Disc 03/Track 27: HONEY♂PUNCH,)
 * [2007.01.25] DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK (Disc 01/Track 08 & Disc 02/Track 24: HONEY♂PUNCH, Disc 01/Track 12 & Disc 02/Track 31: Baby's Tears)
 * [2007.03.08] GUITARFREAKS V3 & DRUMMANIA V3 SOUNDTRACKS (Disc 01/Track 16: Yamato Nadeshiko Damashi.)
 * [2010.06.30] Amatsu Misora ni! Soundtrack (Track 03: Kimi ga Kiroeru, Track 36: Kimi ga Kiroeru (Short Ver.).)

Photobooks

 * [2008.02.28] Riyu

Filmography

 * DJ
 * Hound Dog 2

Trivia

 * Recently opened a Twitter account
 * Plays D.D.R.
 * Is a big fan of Lord of the Rings
 * Gets along with Sayaka best.
 * Was the most promoted BeForU member.
 * Is good friends with Hoshino Kanako.