FES☆TIVE

**FES☆TIVE** is a Japanese idol group formed on March 27, 2013 from an audition by RIZE PRODUCTION. The group's theme is "festival", with their group name combining the words "festival", "positive" and "active" and their aim is to spread Japanese culture and Japanese "*O-matsuri*" festivals to the world.

FES☆TIVE have performed in various foreign countries, such as Thailand, Hong Kong and Indonesia.

They released their first indie single, *Matsuri da Sun☆Sun* in October of 2013. The group made their major debut in May of 2015 with Tokuma Japan Communications as a winning prize for a competition.

## Members

**青葉ひなり**January 19, 1996 (25)**Orange**Original Member

**竹内さりあ**June 7, 2000 (21)**White**Joined January 19, 2017

**土光瑠璃子**October 7, 1999 (21)**Red**Joined April 1, 2018

**南茉莉花**May 2, 1997 (24)**Blue**Joined April 1, 2018

**八木ひなた**November 10, 2000 (20)**Pink**Joined May 24, 2020

**髙木ゆりあ**November 11, 1997 (23)**Yellow**Joined January 5, 2021

### Former Members

* Sugano Yuma (菅野由真; **Pink**) (Original Member; Graduated November 24, 2013)
* Fujimura Momoka (藤村萌々花; **Blue**) (Original Member; Left January 20, 2014)
* Sakai Ami (堺愛海; **Purple**) (Original Member; Graduated March 22, 2014)
* Yokoi Honami (横井ほなみ; **White**) (Joined August 5, 2013; Graduated January 12, 2017)
* Shiina Akari (椎名あかり; **Pink**) (Joined June 18, 2014; Graduated January 12, 2017)
* Suzuki Mitsuki (鈴木みつき; **Green**) (Original Member; Graduated March 25, 2018)
* Suzuki Kotone (鈴木ことね; **Blue**) (Joined February 23, 2014; Graduated March 25, 2018)
* Sakamoto Yuna (坂元由奈; **Red**) (Joined April 8, 2013; Graduated March 25, 2018)
* Momohara Hiyo (桃原ひよ; **Purple**) (Joined June 18, 2014; Left May 31, 2018)
* Shiozaki Reia (汐咲玲亜; **Yellow**) (Original Member; Left May 31, 2018)
* Shiraishi Piano (白石ぴあの; (**Pink**) (Joined January 19, 2017; Left November 19, 2019)
* Kondo Saeko (近藤沙瑛子; **Green**) (Joined April 1, 2018; Graduated November 14, 2020)
* Onodera Ion (小野寺偉音; **Purple**) (Joined January 10, 2021; Graduated August 31, 2021)
* Midorikawa Yua (緑川優愛; **Green**) (Joined January 10, 2021; Graduated August 31, 2021)

## History

* 2013
* 2014
* 2015
* 2016
* 2017
* 2018
* 2019
* 2020
* 2021

Formed on March 27, 2013, FES☆TIVE debuted as a 7 member idol group, under RIZE Production. They were the second idol group to be formed by RIZE Production, with the first group being loop. The original member line-up consisted of Suzuki Mitsuki, Shiozaki Reia, Hirayama Honoka (now Aoba Hinari), Sakai Ami, Fujimura Momoka, Sugano Yuma and Hinata Mai.

Hinata Mai withdrew from the group on April 8, with Sakamoto Yuna joining the group on May 10, 2013.

The group made their stage debut on May 18, 2013 at Akihabara Multi Entertainment 7F P.A.R.M.S.

Yokoi Honami joined the group as a trainee on August 5, and was later promoted to a full-time member on November 3, 2013. Currently, Yokoi is the only member to have been a trainee in FES☆TIVE.

In October 2013, their first indie single, *Matsuri da Sun☆Sun* was released.

The group saw also its first member graduation on November 24th, when Sugano Yuma graduated.

On January 5, 2014, Hirayama Honoka changed her name to Aoba Hinari.

Due to poor health, founding member Fujimura Momoka left the group on January 20.

Suzuki Kotone joined the group on February 23. Member Sakai Ami graduated on March 22.

FES☆TIVE held their first one-man live on April 4th at Rocket Gate, just one year after the group's formation.

On June 18, Shiina Akari and Momohara Hiyo joined the group.

The group held their second one-man live, this time at AKIBA Drug & Cafe, on September 3.

On January 5, 2015, the group leader is changed from Suzuki Mitsuki to Shiozaki Reia, with Aoba Hinari and Yokoi Honami being appointed deputy leaders.

The group's major debut was decided, with their first major single *Omatsuri Hero* being released on May 18, 2015 under the Tokuma Japan label.

To commemorate their second anniversary as a group, FES☆TIVE held their third one-man live at TATSUYA O-WEST, on the day of their debut single's release.

The group appeared at TOKYO IDOL FESTIVAL for the first time on August 1 - August 2, 2015. They also held their first overseas performance at J-POP SUMMIT on August 7 - August 9; J-POP SUMMIT was held in San Francisco, USA.

FES☆TIVE's third single, *Kingyo no Kin-chan* was released on November 25, 2015.

The group held birthday celebration of Aoba Hinari on January 19, 2016 at TATSUYA O-WEST. The group's fourth one-man live was announced at the event.

FES☆TIVE's third single, *Susume Zipang* was released on March 16.

The fourth one-man live was held on May 18.

The group's first album *Wasshoi Record* was released on July 27.

Sakamoto Yuna's birthday celebration was held at CLUB CITTA' on October 10.

Their fourth single, *Ora Tokyo Sa Iguda*, was released on November 25.

On January 12, 2017, Yokoi Honami graduated to focus on her university entrance exams, while Shiina Akari graduated on the same day due to doctor's orders from a worsening back pain.

Shiraishi Piano and Mano Saria joined the group on January 19.

The group's fifth single, *Disco Rettou Ukiyo no Yume* was released on February 22.

Their sixth single, *Go To Fes☆* was released on July 26.

Their seventh single, *OIDEMASE!! ~Gokuraku~* was released on November 29.

Three members graduated from the group on March 25, 2018: Suzuki Mitsuki, Suzuki Kotone and Sakamoto Yuna. At this time, Aoba Hinari became the last remaining founding member within the group.

Dokou Ruriko, Minami Marika and Kondo Saeko joined the group on April 1.

The group's eighth single, *Yamato Nadeshiko Sunrise* was released on May 23.

For various unknown reasons, Momohara Hiyo and Shiozaki Reia left the group on May 31.

FES☆TIVE's ninth single,  *Yura Yura Yurari Koigokoro* was released on January 16, 2019.

Their 10th single, *Haretoke! Appare! Japanese!* was released on September 25.

On November 19, Shiraishi Piano announced that she would be leaving the group as of her announcement, to focus on medical treatment.

The group's 11th single, *Shakariki Top Runner!* was released on February 26, 2020.

On May 24, Yagi Hinata joined the group.

Due to leaked photos that were spread around social media, Mano Saria announced on June 29 that she would refrain from activities until July 31. She resumed activities on August 1.

Their 12th single, *Shinpaku Day Dream* was released on September 30.

Kondo Saeko graduated from the group on November 14, and moved agencies to 01familia.

Takaki Yuria joined the group on January 5, 2021. On the same day, Mano Saria announced that she would be changing her name to Takeuchi Saria.

Two additional members joined the group on January 10: Onodera Ion and Midorikawa Yua.

The group's 13th single,  *Jinrui! WE ARE ONENESS!* was released on April 28. It was originally scheduled for a February 17th release, but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

On July 28th, new members Onodera Ion and Midorikawa Yua announced their indefinite hiatus. They had requested to graduate from the group, however they entered hiatus due to management's request.

It was announced on August 12 that after discussions with staff and members, both Onodera and Midorikawa would graduate on August 31, after less than a year with the group.

On September 2, Takeuchi Saria announced that she would graduate from the group on September 29. After discussing with staff, she decided she would leave to start a new life for herself.
## Discography

### Albums

1. [2016.07.27] Wasshoi Record (ワッショイレコード)

### Indie Singles

1. [2013.10.xx] Matsuri da Sun☆Sun (祭りだSun☆Sun)

### Singles

1. [2015.05.13] Omatsuri Hero (お祭りヒーロー)
2. [2015.11.25] Kingyo no Kin-chan (金魚のきんちゃん)
3. [2016.03.16] Susume Zipang (進めジパング)
4. [2016.11.25] Ora Tokyo Sa Iguda (俺ら東京さ行ぐだ)
5. [2017.02.22] Disco Rettou Ukiyo no Yume (ディスコ列島浮世の夢)
6. [2017.07.26] Go To Fes☆ (ゴートゥフエス☆)
7. [2017.11.29] OIDEMASE!! ~Gokuraku~ (OIDEMASE!!~極楽~)
8. [2018.05.23] Yamato Nadeshiko Sunrise (大和撫子サンライズ)
9. [2019.01.16] Yura Yura Yurari Koigokoro (ゆらゆらゆらり恋心)
10. [2019.09.25] Haretoke! Appare! Japanese! (ハレとケ！あっぱれ！ジャパニーズ！)
11. [2020.02.26] Shakariki Top Runner! (しゃかりきトップランナー!)
12. [2020.09.30] Shinpaku Day Dream (心拍白昼夢)
13. [2021.04.28] Jinrui! WE ARE ONENESS! (人類!WE ARE ONENESS!)

## External Links

* Official Website
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* Ameba Blog