Introducing MATSURI, who sings Showa and Heisei pop songs! Member profiles and backgrounds too!
This time, we are featuring a special feature on MATSURI, a male group that sings Showa and Heisei pop music.♪
Members of "MATSURI" were selected from over 3,000 people who participated in "Don't give up on your dreams! Audition"✨
We are a male group produced by Yasushi Akimoto that operates under the novel concept of "bringing Showa songs and pops into the modern era."💡
MATSURI has also become a hot topic for his signature campaign and voting battle with brother group SHOW-WA for his major debut.❕
The target number of signatures will be achieved in August 2024, and the long-awaited major debut will be decided.🎉✨
This time,Profile of MATSURI, a popular group you should check out nowWe will introduce you in detail.💖
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What is Showa songs & pops group “MATSURI”?
- Group name: MATSURI
- Affiliated agency: Avex Management
- Formation date: July 25, 2023
- Debut date: TBA
- Group color: blue
MATSURI is a six-member male group produced by Yasushi Akimoto, a music producer who works with the AKB group.💡
MATSURI was born through the men's unit project "Don't give up on your dreams! Audition" held in 2023 by "avex", "JME", and "Y&N Brothers".🌼
"Don't give up on your dreams! Audition" was held with the idea of "revitalizing Showa songs in the Reiwa era and energizing Japan."🎤
It was an unusual audition, with the application condition being ``limited to those over 25 years old'', so the participants were all unique members with a wealth of life experience!
In the "Don't give up on your dreams! Audition", 12 people were successful out of over 3,000 applicants.🎉
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— Showa Kayo Revival SHOW-WA&MATSURI (@show_wa_matsuri) July 25, 2023
Showa song revival
SHOW-WA&MATSURI
Born today!! ️
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🌅Team “SHOW-WA”
An adult group that sings mainly Showa mood songs.
🏮Team “MATSURI”
A festival-like group that sings Showa and Heisei pop songs and energizes Japan.
Thank you all for your continued support!#show_wa#matsuri pic.twitter.com/e1UKqXqiI8
The 12 people who passed the audition will be divided into two groups, "SHOW-WA" and "MATSURI"!
"SHOW-WA" is an adult group that mainly sings Showa mood songs.
"MATSURI" is a festival-like group that sings Showa and Heisei pop songs and energizes Japan.I am active as🎀
In 2024, SHOW-WA and MATSURI will hold a voting showdown to determine their major debut as part of the Fuji TV variety show "Poka Poka".👀✨
SHOW-WA won with 20,217 votes in "Poka Poka", but MATSURI will have another chance...👏❕
A project has been launched called ``If we can collect 20,218 signatures by August 31, 2024, which is even one more vote than SHOW-WA, we will make a major debut.''😭🤍
🏮MATSURI🏮Information on implementation of signature campaign on July 12th
— Showa Kayo Revival SHOW-WA&MATSURI (@show_wa_matsuri) July 11, 2024
In order to obtain 20,218 signatures for MATSURI's major debut, we will be conducting a signature campaign below.🙇#matsuri#matsuri signature campaign#Aim for major debut pic.twitter.com/LsokLt8uum
And on August 15, 2024, we finally achieved 20,218 signatures and MATSURI's major debut was decided.🏅
The schedule for their major debut will be announced soon🥺💖
We can't stop looking forward to MATSURI's future activities, who have made their long-awaited major debut thanks to their steady activities and enthusiastic support from their fans! !
MATSURI has appeared at events and media all over the country and has steadily increased his fan base.📺
The performance will mainly be covers of popular songs, but there will also be MATSURI original songs produced by Yasushi Akimoto.“You can’t be cool now.”is also performed in front of fans.🎤✨
As of September 2024, MATSURI is holding a regular live show "Wasshoi Live in Tokyu Kabukicho Tower" every Tuesday at Tokyu Kabukicho Tower.✨
The event date and time may change in the future, so please check the official SNS before you go.💝
- ⭐X:@MATSURI_6_O
- ⭐Instagram:@matsuri_6_official
Introducing detailed profiles of MATSURI members!
The six members of MATSURI have finally decided to make their major debut and are slowly increasing their fan base.✨
The average age is 34 years old, as the auditions had an age limit of 25 years or older!
We are a group full of adult charm and personality.💕
From here, we will introduce detailed profiles of individual members of MATSURI.💌
Makoto Watanabe
- Name: Makoto Watanabe
- Date of birth: May 20, 1986
- Birthplace: Fukushima Prefecture
- Member color: orange
The first member I would like to introduce is Makoto Watanabe.
As of September 2024, Mr. Watanabe is 38 years old!
The deeply chiseled features are attractive.🌟
Mr. Watanabe used to be the leader of the vocal group "SOLIDEMO" for about nine years under the name "Schnell".🎤
However, SOLIDEMO will unfortunately disband in September 2022.😢
Meanwhile, he learned about the ``Don't give up on your dreams! Audition'' and decided to take on the challenge.👏
Furthermore, Mr. Watanabe, who is said to be good at cooking, also has an unusual background as a former ``head chef of Japanese cuisine''.👀❕
He also posts photos of his favorite dishes on Instagram.🍽️
- ⭐X:@makoto_matsuri
- ⭐Instagram:@schnell_solidemo
Kenji Hashizume
- Name: Kenji Hashizume
- Date of birth: December 2, 1992
- Birthplace: Shizuoka Prefecture
- Member color: yellow
The second member I would like to introduce is Kenji Hashizume.💛
As of September 2024, Hashizume is 31 years old and is a mix of Filipino and Spanish descent.🌟
Until September 2023, he was active as a member of the vocal group "BLIVALNOA" under the name "BUB".🎤
I also have experience appearing in Sony Walkman web commercials (*^^*)
And Hashizume-san is also one of the members with a unique background!
Apparently, he also worked as a garbage collector.🙏💕
Recently, it has been set up as a garbage collection worker, right? Isn't that a lie?
— Kenji Hashizume / MATSURI (@kenji_matsuri) August 24, 2023
Sometimes people say,
It's not a lie, it's true. lol
I woke up this morning and worked☺︎✌︎
Thank you everyone for your hard work every day☺️🙌🏼
On Instagram, he posts long messages filled with love, and on TikTok, he posts behind-the-scenes information about MATSURI's activities.🌷
Please check it out💕
- ⭐X:@kenji_matsuri
- ⭐Instagram:@kenji_matsuri
- ⭐TikTok:@kenji.matsuri
Tsubasa Onodera
- Name: Tsubasa Onodera
- Date of birth: July 29, 1994
- Birthplace: Mie Prefecture
- Member color: pink
The third member I would like to introduce is Tsubasa Onodera.
As of September 2024, Onodera is 30 years old!
He is the youngest member of the cute prince character.✨
Onodera took an audition right after graduating from high school, made it to the final stage, and was signed as a trainee, which led to him moving to Tokyo.💡
In 2016, she started her singing career as a member of the vocal group "J-NUiNE" under the name "SHOYA"!
In 2018, due to the withdrawal of a member, we changed the group name to "ANFiNY" and have been steadily working.🎤
Onodera has honed his skills by performing over 500 street concerts during his time at ANFiNY.♪
They made their major debut in November 2020, but will suspend activities in April 2022.😢
Meanwhile, Onodera decided to participate in the "Don't give up on your dreams! Audition" held in 2023 in hopes of making a comeback!
I survived brilliantly and was selected as a member of MATSURI.👏
He is also extremely talented, and apparently became the first champion of the Ogiri Tournament held by Toro Salmon Kubota.😌🤍 (lol)
- ⭐X:@tsubasa_matsuri
- ⭐Instagram:@tsubasa_matsuri
- ⭐TikTok:@tsubasabasabasa729
Takuya Matsuoka
- Name: Takuya Matsuoka
- Date of birth: August 1, 1989
- Birthplace: Hyogo Prefecture
- Member color: red
The fourth member we would like to introduce is Takuya Matsuoka.❤
As of September 2024, Matsuoka is 35 years old!
MATSURI's most orthodox prince character.😊！
Matsuoka appeared on the TV program “Quiz!” in 2009. He won the grand prize at an audition held as part of the project ``Hexagon II'' and entered the entertainment industry.✨
After that, "Quiz!" was formed. He was selected as a member of the group ``Sata Andagi'' from ``Hexagon II'' and was active until disbanding in 2013.🎤
In 2014, he began his activities as a member of the limited-time chorus group "Kotakura".🌟
After Kotakura disbanded in 2017, Matsuoka continued his solo career as a singer and actor.🙂
When he heard about the "Don't give up on your dreams! Audition", he thought the concept was perfect and decided to try it as a second chance (*¨*)♡
Matsuoka posts many selfies on Instagram where you can enjoy her beautiful visuals.📷✨
Also, pay attention to blogs that contain passionate messages.❕
- ⭐X:@takuya_matsuri
- ⭐Instagram:@takuya_matsuri
- ⭐TikTok:@takuya.matsuri
- ⭐Blog:God, Takuya-sama
Wataru Suzuki
- Name: Wataru Suzuki
- Date of birth: November 26, 1991
- Birthplace: Hokkaido
- Member color: purple
The fifth member to introduce is Wataru Suzuki.💜
As of September 2024, Suzuki is 32 years old!
A member who is gaining popularity with his dog-like smiley character 🥰
In fact, until becoming a member of MATSURI, Suzuki had never been active in the entertainment industry and was working as an adult.😳💕
Surprisingly, she has a unique background as a ``nursery school nurse.''✨
He also used his outstanding style and visuals to work as a men's model.🌷
Suzuki, who had various experiences as a working adult and was also interested in the entertainment world, decided to participate in the audition thinking it was her ``last challenge''!
I can't take my eyes off the high-quality performance, which makes it hard to believe that he started with no experience.
- ⭐X:@wataru_matsuri
- ⭐Instagram:@wataru_matsuri / @wata_ru26
- ⭐TikTok:@wataru_matsuri
Yuki Yanagida
- Name: Yuki Yanagida
- Date of birth: December 20, 1985
- Birthplace: Gunma Prefecture
- Member color: green
The sixth member we would like to introduce is Yuki Yanagida.💚
As of September 2024, Mr. Yanagida is 38 years old!
She is a mix of four countries, with a Japanese father and a Spanish-Filipino mother.💡
Before forming MATSURI, he was active as a singer under the name "Jeity".🎤✨
He was once a member of the Japanese-Korean group "CHROME JACKS" (later renamed "CHROME"), which was active mainly in Shin-Okubo.❕
In 2016, he also participated in the music unit "THE DU" formed to sing the theme song for the anime "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Diamond is Unbreakable".✨
He is also active as J, a member of the YouTuber NOBLEMAN, and works as a model and actor, demonstrating his multi-talented talents.💖
And in 2023"Don't give up on your dreams! Audition"Mr. Yanagida became a member of MATSURI after
As an energetic cheerleader, he entertains the members and fans.😍
- ⭐X:@yuuki_matsur
- ⭐Instagram:@yuuki_matsuri
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Summary
This time, we introduced the profile of MATSURI, a festival-like group that energizes Japan, and the unique backgrounds of its members.💌💗
``MATSURI'' has attracted attention as a male group produced by famous producer Yasushi Akimoto.❕
Through friendly competition with SHOW-WA, who is both a brother group and a rival group, we finally made it to our major debut.😌🤍
MATSURI, made up of members with a wealth of life experience, is a group that is known for its MCs and authentic performances that entertain like a festival.🌟
We also hold live performances and events regularly, so if you're interested, please come and visit us.♪
Let's all support MATSURI as he approaches his major debut.✊✨
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