Kidorikko

Kidorikko (きどりっこ) was a Japanese New Wave band formed in 1985 by Ten Chiyumi, Sato Ryuichi and Matsumae Kimitaka that was active until 1991.

History
Kidorikko was formed in January 1985. They performed live for the first time in February 1985 and released their first cassette album in April that year. Their first TV appearance was shortly after midnight on March 25, 1985, on the TV Asahi program Good Morning (グッドモーニング). Their first magazine appearance was in April 1985. Between April 1985 and June 1986, they released six independent cassette albums. The cassettes contained early versions of all the songs that they would later re-record and release on Captain Records, along with numerous songs that were never released elsewhere and are exclusive to these cassettes. They also contributed songs to five various artists "Omnibus" albums between 1985 and 1990.

The band was signed to Captain Records in mid-1986 and in June that year performed at an outdoor concert in Yoyogi Park in Tokyo that was arranged by the label. They began recording their debut mini album for the label in July 1986. Founding member Matsumae left the band in December 1986. After Matsumae's departure, Ten became the sole lyricist of the band while Sato composed and arranged the music entirely by himself, in stark contrast to their early days when their songs were written and created as collaborations between all three members. They left Captain Records in 1988 and released two more independent cassettes. They were signed to the Toshiba/EMI subsidiary Efflux Records in 1990. Their last concert was in January 1991 and they disbanded in April 1991 after completing the recording of their last album. After Kidorikko, the members went on to form other bands.

The band also released multiple video compilations of their performances, one of which is available to watch on YouTube and makes up most of the video material that exists of the band online today.

Ten Chiyumi
Lead singer Ten Chiyumi (てん ちゆみ) was born in Tokyo on February 1, 1957. Her blood type is B. Her favorite artists include Onyanko Club, Kate Bush, Cyndi Lauper, Koizumi Kyoko and Berlin. After Kidorikko disbanded, she formed the band Junjo-Beya (純情部屋) in May 1991 with somebody named Fukuda, but nothing is known about that band or her activities since. In 1998, band member Sato Ryuichi wrote on his website that he had recently lost contact with her and that he would like to get in touch with her again. It is unknown whether he ever found her again.

In 1988, Ten appeared in the pornographic film Otona wa wakatte kurenai'88 (大人は判ってくれない'88), released October 29, 1988. She most likely appeared in a non-sexual role. The film is obtainable on VHS and a picture of Ten from the back of the VHS box can be seen in the gallery below.

Favorite albums
In the late 1980s, Ten was asked by magazines to create a list of her favorite albums. The following are 2 lists from different magazines that both seem to be from around 1988.

Members
. *Left in late 1986.
 * Ten Chiyumi (てん ちゆみ, born February 1, 1957; Vocals)
 * Sato Ryuichi (佐藤隆一, born January 28, 1961; Korg Synthesizer)
 * Matsumae Kimitaka (松前公高, born June 13, 1963; Keytar)*

Independent cassettes

 * [1985.04.xx] Momoiro Kingyo (桃色金魚)
 * [1985.06.xx] Hyakuman Ryo No Ongaku (百万両の音楽)
 * [1985.09.xx] Tamatebako (玉手箱)
 * [1985.12.xx] Karakuri Ranman (からくりらんまん)
 * [1986.01.27] P
 * [1986.06.xx] Hyakuman Ryo No Ongaku II (百万両の音楽II)
 * [1989.01.xx] Mycom Maim Marionette
 * [1990.04.xx] Kero Kero (けろけろ)

Mini Album

 * [1986.10.25] C'est L'elegance na Tanoshimi (セレレガンスな愉しみ)

Studio Albums

 * [1987.08.xx] Ryukou Tsushinbo (流行通信簿)
 * [1991.08.25] Tokonatsu Hime (常夏姫)

Compilation

 * [1989.05.12] Kidorikko (きどりっこ)

Video

 * [1987] Kidorikko Panpon VIDEO Pin (きどりっこ パンポンVIDEOピン)

Other Songs

 * [1985] Nainai kozou no Uta (ないない小僧の唄)
 * [1985] Aishi no Rika-chan (愛しのリカちゃん)
 * [1986] Fuyu no Opera Glass (冬のオペラグラス)
 * [1986] Nakama Hazure (仲間はずれ)
 * [1986] Haru Ooh La La (春うらら)
 * [1987] To No
 * [1987] Okuchiga・Ga・Ga (おくちが・ガー・ガー)
 * [1989] Niji-iro Kamen (虹色仮面)

Ryukou Tsushinbo Booklet
Pages from the booklet that came with the 1987 LP, containing pictures, lyrics, and other commentary.