*ChocoLate Bomb!!

**\*ChocoLate Bomb!!** (ちょこぼ) is a 7 member idol group and part of DD.

* E~suke (え~すけ, leader) (Yellow)
* Panmen (ぱんめん) (Blue)
* Leo (れお) (Orange)
* Takkun (たっくん) (Purple)
* Yujimaru (ゆじまる) (Pink, formerly Green)
* Nagisa Kouta (渚こうた) (Green)
* Sasser (さっさー)　(Red)

## History

\*ChocoLate Bomb!! formed in 2014, when Konu sent a twitter DM to Takkun, Iripon, Yujimaru and Panmen, asking if they'd like to collaborate on an odottemita video together. Prior to this, Takkun, Iripon and Yujimaru had been part of a Momoiro Clovers cover group, MomoClone, and Panmen had been a member of dance group Nyantarou Project, while Konu had been working as a staff member for Musumen.

The group released their debut single, 'Vanguard', in March 2015, followed by their first mini-album, 'Marble', in September that year.

On January 13th 2016, Iripon announced that he would be leaving the group that April, his reason being that the rest of Chocobo wanted to become idols, while he preferred being an odorite and didn't share that goal. In March 2016, Chocobo released their second single, the last to include Iripon, 'Vivid Dreamers'.

Following Iripon's departure, the group continued as a four, releasing a third single 'Wasshoi! Sai! Sai! SHOW TIME!' in September. During this time, the four members also moved into an apartment together, known as 'Chocobo House'.

In October, it was announced that Leo Yukizaki, a cosplayer, would be joining the group. At this time, Yujimaru also changed his member colour from green to pink. Leo also moved into Chocotoe House, but as there weren't enough bedrooms, had a bed in their living room instead. The group's first single with Leo, their fourth overall, 'Castle in the Darkness/聖なる夜に灯を' (a double A-side) was released that November.

In April 2017, Chocobo collaborated with MeseMoa. on their 'KISS' photobook, featuring parings from the two groups in different scenarios.

Chocobo joined DD Corporation when it was established, on May 1st 2017, and their debut album, 'ミルフィーユ', was released at the end of that month.

In October the group also took part in the 'toeParty' tour, along with MeseMoa. and Fixsodia, followed by a company trip to Guam for a week. Their fifth single, another double A-side, '君というキセキ/？〜クエスチョンマーク〜' that November. During their trip to Guam with DD Co, Chocobo shot photos for their first photobook, which was released on January 20th 2018.

Following DD's 'MeseMoa. Babies' auditions, a live event was held on February 24th, titled 'Teach us?! Chocobo-senpai!' (教えて？！ちょこぼ先輩!) featuring Chocobo, DD President Zeararu., Panda Dragon (before their name announcement), the other trainees, and DD staff members/odorite Kamakiri, Kisaragi Riku, Aozora Rikuto, and Junchawo.

 On March 30th 2018, Chocobo performed a one-man live at Shinjuku Blaze (titled 'Super Chocolate Panic Deluxe'), accomplishing the goal they had set themselves since the release of Marble, albeit without being able to sell out all the tickets for the live during the 8 months since the show was announced. Iripon also returned as a special guest at the event to perform 'Vivid Dreamers' as a group of 6. However, following the performance, a statement was released saying that Panmen had announced he wanted to leave Chocobo. DD Co staff persuaded him to think more on the decision, and in order to give a change of environment, two of the company's trainees, Nagisa Kouta and Sasamori 'Sasser' Ryo, became apprenticed to the group, helping out with performances and as staff under the name \*ChocoBaby!!.

'Spare Key', Chocobo's sixth single, was released in April. Promotion for the single included a wall-sized billboard on Takeshita Street in Harajuku, which the group handed out flyers in front of.

Chocobo performed their first overseas live shows at Japan Expo in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on July 27th to 29th.

In August, the group performed at the 'DD Dance Party' events at Zepp Diversity, Tokyo, both as Chocobo and as part of shuffle units alongside members of MeseMoa. and Panda Dragon. A group of Chocobo's female friends and relatives, known as \*ChocoLate Parfait!!, also performed at MissMoa.'s 'Group Contest LIVE ~We declare war on you!~' event, alongside ChocoBaby's female relatives, known as \*ChocoPuff!!.

'Mousse', Chocobo's second full length album, was released on December 22nd. As part of the album's promotion, Chocobo were featured on a billboard overlooking Shibuya's famous scramble crossing. They took part in the DD Countdown Concert on New Year's Eve (December 31st) 2018.

A winter tour, entitled 'Great Chocolate Explosion 〜Kaboom!!〜' (大爆発チョコレート 〜どっかーん‼〜) took place between December 2018 and February 2019, with the final held at Shinjuku Blaze on February 15th. This time, all tickets for both parts of the performance were sold out, leading Chocobo to set themselves a new goal as a group of performing a sold out live at Akasaka Blitz, a venue with a capacity of 1300.

At the final, a special one-man live at Shinagawa Stellar Ball was announced. The live, which was held on April 7th, and titled '\*ChocoLate Bomb!! All Songs Live 〜Chocollection〜' (\*ChocoLate Bomb!!全曲ライブ〜チョコレクション〜) had Chocobo perform all 39 original songs they had previously released as a group, as well as a new song, the B-side for their next single. ChocoBaby also took part throughout the show, as well as Iripon, who returned as a special guest to perform in several new songs alongside current members, including a version of 'Cosmo' with 8 people. While the group were unable to sell out all tickets for the event, over 1000 tickets were sold, Chocobo's first one-man event to do so.

It was also announced that ChocoBaby will perform a special one-man live of their own on August 31st 2019. If the live is a success, Kouta and Sasser will join Chocobo as full members.

In June, it was announced that a new member would temporarily be joining Chocobo for their next single, released later that month. Shiropen, the miniature goat, features on the song ' LOVE ME DO ～Doko ni mo Iccha damee～' (LOVE ME DO ～どこにもいっちゃだメェ～) and took part at a number of events alongside the group's five human members, including a free live performance at Ikebukuro Sunshine City (Chocobo's first appearance there), handshake events, and handing out flyers in front of a billboard on Takeshita Dori advertising the single. Shiropen is Chocobo's white member, and is believed to be the world's first goat idol. The single's B-side, 'To The Future' is the first Chocobo song to include vocals from both members of Chocobaby.

Chocobo held a competition in July for songwriters and costume designers to submit plans for the group's next single and accompanying outfits. The winning song, 'ZETTAI Feeling' (ZETTAIフィーリング) was written by Fresh Poodle, and the winning costume designer was NT. The winner of the single's artwork design contest will be announced on August 13th.

On the 31st of August, Choco Baby members Sasamori Ryo and Nagisa Kouta performed at their first one man live as a test to see if they were ready to join \*ChocoLate Bomb!! as official members, in which they successfuly succeeded.

The two became official members, with Sasser changing from his real name to Sasser, while Nagisa Kouta agreed to stick with his current name.

On the 12th of October, \*ChocoLate Bomb!! released their eighth single: Zettai Feeling, with the addition of the new members Sasser and Nagisa Kouta.

On the 13th of January 2020, \*ChocoLate Bomb!! released their ninth single: I AM, featuring Leo as its centre. The single also includes Takkun’s solo: Let it Shine.

## Discography

### Studio Albums

* [2017.05.28] Millefeuille (ミルフィーユ)
* [2018.12.22] MOUSSE

### Singles

* [2015.03.21] Vanguard
* [2016.03.05] VIVID DREAMERS
* [2016.08.20] Wasshoi! Matsuri! Matsuri! SHOW TIME! (ワッショイ！祭！祭！SHOW TIME！)
* [2016.11.19] Castle in the darkness/Seinaru Yoru ni Akari wo (聖なる夜に灯を)
* [2017.11.18] Kimi to Iu Kiseki/? ~Question Mark~ (君というキセキ/？〜クエスチョンマーク〜)
* [2018.04.28] Spare Key
* [2019.06.24] LOVE ME DO ~Doko ni mo Iccha damee~ (LOVE ME DO ～どこにもいっちゃだメェ～)
* [2019.10.12] ZETTAI FEELING (ZETTAIフィーリング)
* [2020.01.13] I AM
* [2021.02.14] Hungry Wolves

## Publications

### Photobooks

* [2017.04.24] KISS (With MeseMoa.)
* [2018.01.20] \*ChocoLate Bomb!! 1st PHOTOBOOK in GUAM
* [2019.03.27] \*ChocoLate Bomb!! SECOND PHOTOBOOK〜Who Said the Chocolate had to be Sweet?〜 (〜チョコレートが甘いなんて誰が決めたの？〜)

## External Links

* \*ChocoLate Bomb!! Official Site
* Official Blog
* Official Twitter
* Official Instagram

## References

1. ↑ https://ameblo.jp/chocolatebomb2525/entry-12117046477.html
2. ↑ https://youtu.be/hfPiitTGG1U?t=1521
3. ↑ https://chocobo-translations.tumblr.com/post/170853258067/leo-chocobo-house-is-like-this-nokkuso-from
4. ↑ https://twitter.com/info\_clb/status/964720995809427456
5. ↑ https://twitter.com/panpaooo/status/979699609319620609
6. ↑ https://chocobo-translations.tumblr.com/post/173203254307/information-about-chocolate-bomb-and-choco
7. ↑ https://twitter.com/info\_clb/status/1029015135132643329
8. ↑ https://lineblog.me/chocolate\_bomb/archives/1520865.html
9. ↑ https://ameblo.jp/ddstaff/entry-12441126639.html
10. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBUcuA0209s
11. ↑ https://twitter.com/info\_clb/status/1135122303493128192
12. ↑ https://peraichi.com/landing\_pages/view/clb8th

 Current Members
 Albums