Ukka
{{lowercase title}}{{Short description|Japanese idol girl group}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| alias = Sakura Ebis
| origin = Tokyo, Japan
| genre = {{flatlist|
| years_active = 2015–present
| label = Stardust Records 2015-2022
Teichiku Records 2022-
| associated_acts = {{flatlist|
- Momoiro Clover Z
- Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku
- Team Shachi
- Tacoyaki Rainbow
- Tokimeki Sendenbu
- Iginari Tohoku San
- Crown Pop
- 3B Junior
- Hachimitsu Rocket
- B.O.L.T
- Batten Showjo Tai
}}
| website = https://ukka.tokyo/
| current_members = Sora Akane
Riju Murahoshi
Moa Serizawa
Rina Yuuki
Ruri Aoi
Yuu Miyazawa
Koharu Wakana
| past_members = Misato Sakurai
Mizuha
Ayame Kawase
}}
ukka, formerly Sakura Ebis (桜エビ〜ず) is a Japanese girl idol group, formed by Stardust Promotion{{Cite web|url=https://www.stardust.co.jp/profile/ukka.html|title=STARDUST - スターダストプロモーション - ukkaのプロフィール|website=www.stardust.co.jp|language=ja|access-date=2021-06-19}} in August 2015.
The group was originally formed as a "little sister" group of Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku.
Members
| class="wikitable"
!Name !Birthdate !Notes |
| Sora Akane (茜空)
|{{Birth date and age|2003|03|13}} | |
| Riju Murahoshi (村星 りじゅ)
|{{Birth date and age|2002|10|19}} | |
| Moa Serizawa (芹澤 もあ)
|{{Birth date and age|2006|01|18}} |Joined on January 17, 2016 |
| Rina Yuuki (結城りな)
|{{birth date and age|2003|4|9}} |Joined on September 25, 2021 |
| Ruri Aoi (葵るり)
|{{birth date and age|2004|7|20}} |Joined on September 25, 2021 |
| Yuu Miyazawa (宮沢友)
|{{birth date and age|2009|2|26}} |Joined on November 24, 2023 |
| Koharu Wakana (若菜こはる)
|{{birth date and age|2010|3|02}} |Joined on November 24, 2023 |
Former members
| class="wikitable"
!Name !Birthdate !Notes |
| Misato Sakurai (桜井 美里)
|{{Birth date and age|2003|04|18}} | Graduated on December 28, 2020 |
| Mizuha (水春)
|{{Birth date and age|1999|06|25}} | Former Leader |
| Ayame Kawase (川瀬 あやめ)
|{{Birth date and age|2001|10|25}} | Former Leader |
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History
2015
On January they started recruiting members for a "little sister" group of Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku
On May, Sakura Ebis was launched with 4 members: Mizuha, Misato, Riju and Ayame
On July, Sora was incorporated into the group as the 5th member
On August 1, they showed for the first time at TIF2015.
2016
On January 17, they held their first one-man live. Moa joins as the 6 member
On July 30, they released their 1st CD-R
On July 31, they performed at Girls Factory Day 2 (Ebichu's Day)
2017
On September 2, they released their 1st CD Single "Watashi Romance" in Yokohama Bay Hall {{Cite web|url=https://natalie.mu/music/news/247329|title=【ライブレポート】新曲で盛り上げた桜エビ～ず横浜ワンマン、カルチャーズ定期公演も決定（写真39枚）}}
2018
On March 21, they released their 1st Album "Sakuraebis" {{Cite web |last= |first= |title=桜エビ～ず、新曲3曲含む初アルバム「sakuraebis」を会場限定で |url=https://natalie.mu/music/news/270555 |access-date=2024-01-26 |website=音楽ナタリー |language=ja}}
2019
On August 21, they released their 2nd Album "Octave"
On November 16, they announced that they would change their name to "ukka"
2020
On December 28, Misato Sakurai graduated from the group
2021
On March 18, it was announced that Mizuha had left the group
On July 28, they released their 1st EP "T.O.N.E"
On September 25, Rina Yuuki and Ruri Aoi joins as a result of the audition{{Cite web |url= https://natalie.mu/music/news/446676 |title= ukka、新メンバーに選ばれたのはリナとルリの2人 |work= Music Natalie |publisher= Natasha, Inc. |date= 2021-09-25 |accessdate= 2021-11-22 }}
2022
On May 5, They sign their major debut contract with Teichiku Records label
2023
On November 24, Yuu Miyazawa and Koharu Wakana joined the group
On December 30, Ayame Kawase graduated from the group
Discography
= Albums =
| class="wikitable"
!No. !Title !Release date |
| 1
|Sakuraebis |March 21, 2018 |
| 2
|Octave |August 21, 2019 |
= EP's =
| class="wikitable"
!No. !Title !Release date |
| 1
|T.O.N.E |July 28, 2021 |
= Singles =
| class="wikitable"
!No. !Title !Release date !MV |
| colspan="4" | CD-R Singles |
|---|
| 1
|1st CD-R |July 30, 2016 | |
| 2
|2nd CD-R |October 30, 2016 | |
| 3
|3rd CD-R |April 15, 2017 | |
| colspan="4" | CD Singles |
| 1
|Watashi Romance |September 2, 2017 |[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NE54h_xoeAk MV] |
| 2
|Summer Magic |October 14, 2018 | |
| 3
|Autumn Moon |December 28, 2018 | |
| 4
|Winter Sleep |March 30, 2019 | |
| 5
|Koi, Ichibanme |May 6, 2020 | |
= Digital singles =
| class="wikitable"
!No. !Title !Release date !MV |
| 1
|Lindberg |July 11, 2018 |[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8h_vOIaRWo MV] |
| 2
|Shakunetsu to Ice Cream |July 25, 2018 |[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwZyPB_SkIw MV] |
| 3
|Mawaru Mawaru Mawaru |September 5, 2018 | |
| 4
|Magik Melody |September 30, 2018 | |
| 5
|Onegaiyo |October 26, 2018 |[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cwk64U0ROHw MV] |
| 6
|Gra-gen |November 28, 2018 | |
| 7
|Kirakira |December 17, 2018 |[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDHWBNULctY MV] |
| 8
|Kaerenai! |January 31, 2019 | |
| 9
|214 |February 27, 2019 |[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4gu1nWjBKI MV] |
| 10
|Sorewa Getsuyoubi no 9ji no Youni |March 29, 2019 | |
| 11
|Nē, Loafer. |April 26, 2019 | |
| 12
|Saisho no Saisho |May 31, 2019 | |
= Collaboration singles =
| class="wikitable"
!Order !Title !Release date !Notes |
| 1
|Mugen Kageki |March 26, 2017 |With Iginari Tohoku San. Only for sale in events. |
References
External links
- [https://ukka.tokyo/ Official website]
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Category:Japanese pop music groups
Category:Japanese-language singers
Category:Musical groups established in 2015