Aqu♡rius Encore Project

"Break UO's, not Hearts"

Aquarius (stylized as Aqu♡rius) Encore Project is a seven-member overseas idol group based in .Southern California. They emphasized their bond through their long-term friendship and hopes to share J-Pop idol culture and community through togetherness. Their ultimate goal is to be the heart that beats for the idol fan community overseas.

They originally formed as a one-time cosplay dance group for Aqours from Love Live! Sunshine!!. They learned Koi ni Naritai Aquarium and cosplayed the outfits for Anime Los Angeles 2017 in Ontario, California. In 2022, Aqu♡rius changed her name to "Aqu♡rius Encore Project", stepping away from Aqours and rebranding as a new overseas idol group with its seven current members. They had to postpone their first debut performance at Anime Impulse 2022 in January due to COVID-19 concerns. On May 25th, 2023, Aqu♡rius announced their "Next Wave START!!" project for production of their debut single. They performed their original song RACKETBALL for the first time at So Cal Idol Fest 2023 in Torrance, CA.

They are the longest active idol group in southern California.

## Members

### Current Members

* Jelli (**Strawberry Pink**) (Original Member)
* Haley (**Berry Purple**) (Original Member)
* Eggy (**Cherry Red**) (Original Member)
* Tuna (**Sage Green**) (Original Member)
* Eden (**Pearl Grey**) (Original Member)
* J (**Golden Yellow**) (Joined in 2018)
* Lily (**Rosy Pink**) (Joined in 2019)

## Discography

**Singles**

1. [08.12.2023] RACKETBALL

## Event History

* ***April 29th, 2017:*** TitanCon 2017
* ***January 27th, 2018:*** "Aqu♡rius First Anniversary Concert" - Anime Los Angeles 2018
* ***May 5th, 2018:*** "Aqu♡rius Super Live" - Anifest 2018
* ***June 2nd, 2018:*** Anime Conji 2018
* ***June 23rd, 2018:*** "Aqu♡rius Stories" - Titan Con 2018.
* ***July 7th, 2018:*** "Aqu♡rius THANK YOU LOVE LIVE! - AX ~Welcome to Our Pacific~ Anime Expo 2018
* ***January 12th, 2019:*** "ALA 4th Love Live! ~Aqu♡rius’ Sunshine~" - Anime Los Angeles 2019
* ***January 19th, 2019:*** "Aqu♡rius SUPERLIVE at Anime Impulse" - Anime Impulse 2019
* ***March 31st, 2019**:* "Aqu♡rius 3rd Anniversary SUPERLIVE" - Titan Con 2019
* ***May 11th, 2019:*** Zot Con's Maid Cafe
* ***July 7th, 2019:*** "~Aqu♡rius SPARKLING~ Love Live! Sunshine!! AX" - Anime Expo 2019
* ***January 9th, 2020:*** "Aqu♡rius SUNSHINE PARTY!" Pt. 1 - Anime Los Angeles 2020
* ***January 18th, 2020:*** "Aqu♡rius SUNSHINE PARTY!" Pt. 2 - Anime Impulse 2020
* ***March 12th, 2022:*** "Aqu♡rius "New Beginnings" - Cherry Blossom Festival Live; Japanese Friendship Garden (first performance as an original idol group)
* ***March 19th, 2022:*** "Starburst Subunit - AniMarketplace 2022 featuring Lily, J, and Eggy (1st subunit performance)
* ***September 4th, 2022:*** "Aqu♡rius Encore Project ~ Another New Beginning ~ Pt. 1" - Anime Impulse 2022
* ***September 24th, 2022:*** "Aqu♡rius Encore Project ~ Another New Beginning ~ Pt. 2" - AniMarketplace 2022.
* ***January 8th, 2023:*** "Aqu♡rius CARNIVAL FIELD TRIP Pt. 1" - Anime Los Angeles 2023 (The group also performs at Anime Impulse Los Angeles "Idol Showcase" alongside fellow local idols.)
* ***January 15th, 2023:*** "Aqu♡rius CARNIVAL FIELD TRIP Pt. 2" - Anime Impulse 2023
* ***February 18th, 2023:*** "Aqu♡rius CARNIVAL FIELD TRIP Pt. 3" - San Diego's AnimeFest 2023
* ***June 17th, 2023:*** Aqu♡rius Unit Shuffle (featuring Jelli, Lily, J, and Eggy) - SoCal Kpop & Anime Fest
* ***July 15th, 2023:*** Aqu♡rius Unit Shuffle (featuring Jelli and J) - Summoner's Stories Idol Showcase
* ***August 12th, 2023:*** Aqu♡rius debuts RACKETBALL at the first SoCal Idol Fest in Torrance, California
* ***November 5th, 2023:*** First UBAE Subunit Performance (featuring Lily and J) - Anime Pasadena 2023
* ***November 12th, 2023:*** First SPL4SH Subunit Performance (featuring Haley, Eggy, Tuna, and Eden) - anime expo chibi 2023
* ***December 21st, 2023:*** Aqu♡rius RACKETBALL RALLY TOUR - Aqu♡rius' First Out-of-State performance Idol Fest in Orlando, Florida - Holiday Matsuri 2023
* **January 7th, 2023:** Aqu♡rius RACKETBALL RALLY TOUR - Anime Los Angeles 2023 "Idol Showcase"
* **January 14th, 2023:** Aqu♡rius RACKETBALL RALLY TOUR - Anime Impulse LA 2023

## Gallery

Aqu♡rius Encore Project Logo designed by JelliAqu♡rius Encore Project Icon Logo designed by Jelli
## Trivia

* Their name was largely inspired initially by Aqours. Additionally, due to their conception in January, it's also the group's horoscope.
* All Aqu♡rius members know how to sew and make their own outfits.
* All members were friends first before forming or being added to the group.
* Aqu♡rius' order is based on age from oldest to youngest, starting with Jelli.
* Their previous mascot/manager was a Canadian goose named Jeremy. He was found at a local thrift store and is now retired.
* In October 2022, J and Tuna took a hiatus from live performances for school and health reasons.
* The largest number of people they've have had on stage at one time was eleven. This was during their Aqu♡rius SUNSHINE PARTY! live at Anime Los Angeles in 2020. It features Maddie as Sarah and Miku as Leah during their Saint Aqours Snow performance of "Awaken the Power".
* RACKETBALL is based on the "practice room" Aqu♡rius has been practicing in a racket ball court. They have filmed many videos there, including their Miracle Wave cover, Omoi yo Hitotsu ni Nare cover, Shoujo Ijou no Koi ga Shitai, and many more.
* "Next Wave START!!" Ko-Fi fundraiser was 100% funded in December 2023 prompting the start of production for their Music Video shoot for RACKETBALL.

## External Links

* Official Website
* Official Twitter
* Official Instagram
* Official YouTube Channel
* Official Facebook Page
* Official TikTok
* Official Spotify
* Official Apple Music
* Official YouTube Music