Shiritsu Ebisu Chuugaku

 (私立恵比寿中学), also known as Ebichu (エビ中), is currently a nine-member Japanese idol group under Stardust Promotion formed on August 4, 2009. They made their indie single debut on February 14, 2010 and major debut on May 5, 2012. They are the first sister group of Momoiro Clover Z.

The group has a "Forever Junior High School Student" (永遠に中学生) concept, every member is assigned an Attendance number (出席番号). During introductions, member's will say their attendance number, followed by their name. Attendance numbers had been changed often during their early indie years, but has since been fixed before their major debut.

Current Members

 * (#03) Mayama Rika (真山りか; ) (Original Member)
 * (#05) Yasumoto Ayaka (安本彩花; ) (Joined October 3, 2009)
 * (#07) Hoshina Mirei (星名美怜; ) (Joined May 22, 2010)
 * (#10) Kashiwagi Hinata (柏木ひなた; ) (Joined November 28, 2010)
 * (#11) Kobayashi Kaho (小林歌穂; ) (Joined January 4, 2014)
 * (#12) Nakayama Riko (中山莉子; ) (Joined January 4, 2014)
 * (#13) Sakuragi Cocona (桜木心菜; ) (Joined May 5, 2021)
 * (#14) Kokubo Yuno (小久保柚乃; ) (Joined May 5, 2021)
 * (#15) Kazami Nonoka (風見和香; ) (Joined May 5, 2021)

Former Members

 * (#01) Kanon (奏音) (Original Member; Left February 14, 2010)
 * (#02) Uno Narumi (宇野愛海) (Original Member; Left January 10, 2011)
 * (#07) Yano Hinaki (矢野妃菜喜) (Joined February 14, 2010; Left April 17, 2011)
 * (#10) Koike Rio (小池梨緒) (Joined May 22, 2010; Left June 7, 2011)
 * (#02) Miyazaki Reina (宮崎れいな; ) (Original Member; Left December 26, 2011; Leader)
 * (#01) Mizuki (瑞季; ) (Original Member; Graduated April 15, 2014)
 * (#04) Anno Natsu (杏野なつ; ) (Joined October 3, 2009; Graduated April 15, 2014)
 * (#08) Suzuki Hirono (鈴木裕乃; ) (Joined May 22, 2010; Graduated April 15, 2014)
 * (#09) Matsuno Rina (松野莉奈; ) (Joined May 22, 2010; Died February 8, 2017)
 * (#06) Hirota Aika (廣田あいか; ) (Joined April 10, 2010; Graduated January 3, 2018)

School Grade Colors
In their early years, they had school grade colors (3 grades) assigned to members to further promote their school concept. An example of this usage can be seen in their 6th major single, Butterfly Effect.

This feature has been used less frequently in their recent years.

Bolded text are current members:


 * Mayama Rika
 * Kanon
 * Mizuki
 * Sakuragi Cocona


 * Anno Natsu
 * Miyazaki Reina
 * Hoshina Mirei
 * Koike Rio
 * Uno Narumi
 * Suzuki Hirono
 * Kobayashi Kaho
 * Nakayama Riko
 * Kokubo Yuno


 * Yasumoto Ayaka
 * Matsuno Rina
 * Hirota Aika
 * Kashiwagi Hinata
 * Kazami Nonoka

Albums

 * 1) [2013.07.24] Chunin (中人)
 * 2) [2015.01.28] Kinpachi (金八)
 * 3) [2016.04.20] Anaki (穴空)
 * 4) [2017.05.31] Ebicracy (エビクラシー)
 * 5) [2019.03.13] MUSiC
 * 6) [2019.12.18] playlist
 * 7) [2022.03.23] Shiritsu Ebisu Chuugaku (私立恵比寿中学)

Best Albums

 * 1) [2012.11.21] Ebichu no Zeppan Best ~Owaranai Seishun~ (エビ中の絶盤ベスト〜おわらない青春〜)
 * 2) [2016.11.16] "Chuusotsu" ~Ebichu no Ikeike Best~ (「中卒」〜エビ中のイケイケベスト〜)
 * 3) [2016.11.16] "Chuukara" ~Ebichu no Wakuwaku Best~ (「中辛」〜エビ中のワクワクベスト〜)
 * 4) [2016.11.16] "Chuusotsu" "Chuukara" ~Ebichu no Complete Best~ (「中卒」「中辛」〜エビ中のコンプリートベスト〜)
 * 5) [2021.08.18] FAMIEN'21 L.P.

EPs

 * 1) [2015.08.05] FAMIEN'15 e.p.
 * 2) [2016.08.10] FAMIEN'16 e.p.
 * 3) [2017.08.26] FAMIEN'17 e.p.
 * 4) [2018.08.18] FAMIEN'18 e.p.
 * 5) [2020.08.21] FAMIEN'20 e.p.

Indie Singles

 * 1) [2010.02.14] Asa no Chime ga Narimashita! (朝のチャイムがなりました!)
 * 2) [2010.08.07] Ebizori Diamond!! (えびぞりダイアモンド!!)
 * 3) [2011.01.10] Chime! / Doshaburi Regret (チャイム!／どしゃぶりリグレット)
 * 4) [2011.04.27] The Tissue ~Tomaranai Seishun~ (ザ・ティッシュ〜とまらない青春〜)
 * 5) [2011.07.27] Oh My Ghost? ~Watashi ga Akuryou ni Natte mo~ (オーマイゴースト?〜わたしが悪霊になっても〜)
 * 6) [2011.10.05] Motto Hashire!! (もっと走れっ!!)

Major Singles

 * 1) [2012.05.05] Karikeiyaku no Cinderella (仮契約のシンデレラ)
 * 2) [2012.08.29] Go! Go! Here We Go! Rock Lee / Otona wa Wakatte Kurenai (Go! Go! Here We Go! ロック・リー／大人はわかってくれない)
 * 3) [2013.01.16] Ume (梅)
 * 4) [2013.06.05] Te wo Tsunagou / Kindan no Karma (手をつなごう／禁断のカルマ)
 * 5) [2013.11.20] Mikakunin Chuugakusei X (未確認中学生X)
 * 6) [2014.06.04] Butterfly Effect (バタフライエフェクト)
 * 7) [2014.11.05] Haitateki! (ハイタテキ!)
 * 8) [2015.06.17] Natsu Daze Johnny (夏だぜジョニー)
 * 9) [2015.10.21] Superhero (スーパーヒーロー)
 * 10) [2016.09.21] Massugu (まっすぐ)
 * 11) [2017.11.08] Sing Along Sing a Song (シンガロン・シンガソン)
 * 12) [2018.06.06] Deka Donden (でかどんでん)
 * 13) [2019.06.05] Trendy Girl (トレンディガール)