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Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu (超ときめき♡宣伝部) is currently a six-member idol group under Stardust Promotion.
They were formed under the name Tokimeki♡Sendenbu (ときめき♡宣伝部) on April 11, 2015, and changed their name to Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu (超ときめき♡宣伝部) on April 1, 2020.
On February 12, 2020, they announced they'll change their name to "Cho Tokimeki ♡ Sendenbu", as well as a new member joining on March 15, 2020, and a new single set to be released on April 8, 2020.[1] It was later postponed due to COVID-19 to June 3, 2020, and the new single "Tomorrow Saikyo Setsu!!" was finally released on August 26, 2020.
Members[]
Current Members[]
- Tsujino Kanami (辻野かなみ; Cho Tokimeki♡Blue) (Founding Member; Leader)
- Sakai Hitoka (坂井仁香; Cho Tokimeki♡Red) (Founding Member)
- Koizumi Haruka (小泉遥香; Cho Tokimeki♡Pink) (Founding Member)
- Yoshikawa Hiyori (吉川ひより; Cho Tokimeki♡Green) (Founding Member)
- An Julia (杏ジュリア; Cho Tokimeki♡Purple) (Joined October 14, 2018)
- Suda Aki (菅田愛貴; Cho Tokimeki♡Lemon) (Joined April 1, 2020
Former Members[]
- Nagasaka Mako (永坂真心; Tokimeki♡Yellow) (Founding Member; Graduated March 20, 2017)
- Odaka Sara (小高サラ; Tokimeki♡Purple) (Joined June 18, 2017; Graduated October 7, 2018)
- Fujimoto Bambi (藤本ばんび; Tokimeki♡Lemon) (Joined June 18, 2017; Graduated March 31, 2020)
Timeline[]
History[]
2015-2017[]
- April 2015: Tokimeki♡Sendenbu was formed as a limited-time unit with five members, Tsujino Kanami, Koizumi Haruka, Sakai Hitoka, Yoshikawa Hiyori and Nagasaka Mako.
- December 2015: Officially started group activities from their Christmas live, commonly known as "Tokikuri".
- November 2017: Made their major debut with their single, "Gamba!!".
- December 2017: Held their Tokikuri at Omiya Sonic City, the largest venue in the group's history back then.
- March 2017: Nagasaka Mako graduated from the group.
2017-2020[]
- July 2017: Fujimoto Bambi and Odaka Sara joined the group.
- April 2018: Released their first full album, "Tokiotome".
- October 2018: Odaka Sara graduated from the group and An Julia joined a few days later.
- November 2019: Transferred music labels from Universal Sigma to avex trax.
- April 2019: Released their first double A-side single, "Tokimeki♡Sendenbu no VICTORY STORY / Seishun Heartshaker".
- December 2019: Fulfilled their dream of holding a Tokikuri at Nakano Sunplaza.
- March 2020: Fujimoto Bambi graduated from the group.
2020-2022[]
- April 2020: Suda Aki joined, group name was changed to "Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu".
- August 2020: Released their first single after their name change, "Tomorrow Strongest Setsu!!".
- December 2020: Released their second full album, "Tokimeki ga Subete".
- May 2021: "Tokimeki ♡ Natsu no Hare Butai" was held.
- August - September 2021: Their Zepp tour was held after its cancellation from the year before.
- October 2022: Their concert held at Makuhari Messe was sold out, with their next goal being "Nippon Budokan".
2023-Present[]
- February 2023: Their first group photobook "TOKIMEKI" is released.
- January 2024: They hold a 2-day solo live show at Yokohama Arena, the largest venue in the group's history.
- January 2024: Released their third studio album, "Tokimeku Koi to Seishun". It sold 31,994 copies in its first week and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Japan Weekly Album Sales Chart.[2]
- May 2024: Released their 10th major single "Saijoukyuu ni Kawaii no!" as a single from "Tokimeku Koi to Seishun".
Discography[]
Albums[]
- [2018.04.11] Tokiotome (ときおとめ)
- [2020.12.23] Tokimeki ga Subete (ときめきがすべて)
- [2024.01.24] Tokimeku Koi to Seishun (ときめく恋と青春)
- [2024.12.04] Tokimeki Rulebook (ときめきルールブック)
Mini Albums[]
- [2021.09.29] Sukisukisukisukisukisukitsu~! (すきすきすきすきすきすきっ！)
- [2022.06.22] Heart Gyutto! (ハートギュッと！)
Indie Singles[]
- [2015.06.24] Dokkyun♡!! Shoujo (土っキュン♡!!少女)
- [2015.12.02] Kisetsu Hazure no Tokimeki♡Summer (季節外れのときめき♡サマー)
- [2016.06.01] Muteki no Uta (むてきのうた)
Major Singles[]
- [2016.11.09] Ganba!! (ガンバ!!)
- [2017.06.07] Dododododreamer (どどどどどりーまー)
- [2017.11.22] DEADHEAT
- [2019.04.10] Tokimeki♡Sendenbu no VICTORY STORY / Seishun Heart Shaker (ときめき♡宣伝部のVICTORY STORY / 青春ハートシェイカー)
- [2019.10.09] Koi no Shape Up♡ (恋のシェイプアップ♡)
- [2020.08.26] Tomorrow Saikyo Setsu!! (トゥモロー最強説!!)
- [2022.11.09] STAR
- [2023.05.10] LOVE Iyaiyaki (LOVEイヤイヤ期)
- [2023.09.27] Kawaii Memorial (かわいいメモリアル)
- [2024.05.29] Saijoukyuu ni Kawaii no! (最上級にかわいいの！)
Digital Singles[]
- [2022.02.02] Cupid in Love
- [2023.01.30] Zettai Dayo (ゼッタイだよ)
- [2023.11.13] Sora
- [2024.03.20] Retry, Seishun! (リトライ、青春！)
- [2024.07.16] Kimi ni Totte no Shiawase ni Naritai no (きみにとっての幸せになりたいの)
- [2024.09.17] Saijoukyuu ni Kawaii no! - From THE FIRST TAKE (最上級にかわいいの！- From THE FIRST TAKE)
- [2024.09.24] Princess Hero (プリンセスヒーロー)
- [2024.10.01] Kon'na atashi wa ikagadesu ka (こんなあたしはいかがですか)
Trivia[]
- In 2021, their song "Suki! ~Cho ver~" became a worldwide hit among 68 countries.
- The group name consists of:
- "Cho" means "Super"
- "Tokimeki" means "Exciting"
- "Sendenbu" means "Publicity Club" / "Advertising Department"
- The fandom is called Sendenbuin (宣伝部員), meaning "Publicity Club Members".
- The fandom color is Orange.
