Marina Blue (マリーナブルー) was an idol group based in Shiga, Japan formed in November 2012.
In March 2015 all first generation members graduated and the group went on hiatus until April 2015, when a new lineup joined. They disbanded on January 5, 2020.
A successor unit, Maricco Blue (マリっ娘ブルー), was announced in October 2020. The group was revived again in March 2021 and included the three members of Maricco Blue in their new lineup. They disbanded on January 26, 2025.[1][2]
They are nicknamed Maribu (マリブー).
Members[]
Final Line-Up[]
Fifth Generation[]
- Takahashi Rin (高橋りん) (Joined October 23, 2023; Leader)
Sixth Generation[]
- Hanazono Reira (華園れいら) (Joined April 7, 2024)
Former Members[]
First Generation[]
- Kanbayashi Kana (上林加奈) (Original Member; Left April 21, 2013)
- Nakajima Saki (中嶋沙季) (Joined July 2013; Left August 5, 2013)
- Yamamura Ayana (山村綾菜) (Original Member; Graduated September 30, 2013)
- Kitamura Ayumi (北村あゆみ) (Original Member; Graduated October25, 2013)
- Inoue Riko (井上梨瑚) (Joined June 2013; Graduated March 31, 2014)
- Kitada Ayu (北田愛結) (Original Member; Graduated March March 27, 2015; Former Leader)
- Minami Asuka (南麻寿佳) (Original Member; Graduated March 27, 2015)
- Honma Akina (本間秋奈) (Joined January 21, 2014; Graduated March 27, 2015; Re-Joined January 28, 2017; Graduated January 5, 2020)
- Yokoyama Chisa (横山千紗) (Joined February 2014; Graduated March 27, 2015)
Second Generation[]
- Chiba Marino (千葉万里乃) (Joined April 1, 2015; Graduated October 3, 2015)
- Okumura Ayaka (奥村彩花) (Joined April 1, 2015; Graduated October 18, 2015; Former Leader)
- Saka Riona (坂莉緒奈) (Joined September 5, 2015; Left November 15, 2015)
- Hayashi Misao (林未沙緒) (Joined May 18, 2016; Left June 5, 2016)
- Uesugi Yuuka (上杉結夏) (Joined September 26, 2015; Graduated July 25, 2016)
- Azuma Sachie (東幸栄) (Joined September 5, 2015; Graduated January 14, 2017; Former Leader)
- Maruyama Mai (丸山舞) (Joined April 1, 2015; Left April 29, 2015; Re-Joined January 28, 2017; Graduated April 30, 2018)
- Murakami Shiaka (村上幸歌) (Joined January 31, 2016; Graduated January 5, 2020; Former Leader)
Third Generation[]
- Shiraishi Neon (白石ねおん) (Joined September 1, 2016, Graduated September 10, 2017)
- Murakami Yuna (村上結南) (Joined April 29, 2018; Graduated January 5, 2020; Re-Joined March 1, 2021; Graduated March 31, 2022; Maricco Blue)
- Shibagaki Sana (柴垣さな) (Joined August 26, 2018; Graduated January 5, 2020; Re-Joined March 1, 2021; Graduated September 30, 2023; Maricco Blue)
Fourth Generation[]
- Tachibana Chihiro (立花ちひろ) (Joined March 1, 2021; Graduated March 31, 2022; Maricco Blue)
- Yamashita Shion (山下しおん) (Joined March 1, 2021; Graduated July 5, 2022)
- Sato Fuuka (佐藤ふうか) (Joined March 1, 2021; Graduated March 31, 2024)
Fifth Generation[]
- Oomoto Miran (大本みらん) (Joined October 23, 2021; Graduated March 31, 2022)
- Futaba Aoi (双葉あおい) (Joined October 23, 2021; Graduated March 31, 2024)
- Kayama Rei (加山れい) (Joined March 13, 2022; Graduated March 31, 2024)
- Futaba Akane (双葉あかね) (Joined April 1, 2023; Graduated March 31, 2024)
Sixth Generation[]
- Aida Natsuki (相田なつき) (Joined April 7, 2024; Withdrew September 30, 2024)[3]
Discography[]
Singles[]
- [2014.12.23] Happy! Cheese! Xmas!
- [2017.12.20] Lemon Squash Flavor
- [2022.03.19] Shining Star (シャイニングスター)