Caramel ☆ Ribbon (キャラメル ☆ リボン) are a Kansai-based idol trio, formed in January 2009 by ESSE Academy, a school for singers and actors. Original Member Sakaki Erina left the group in 2010 and Yoshinaka Aoi was added to the group. Caramel ☆ Ribbon released their first indie single titled “Niji Iro” on August 11, 2010. They released their second indie single, “Koi no music”, in 2012. Caramel ☆ Ribbon's third single, “Yakusoku no Basho”, was their first single available outside of Japanese concert venues. Caramel ☆ Ribbon signed with T-Palette Records (a division of Tower Records) in June 2013. Their first single with this label was “Start Ribbon”. Caramel ☆ Ribbon also appeared in the horror movie 讐 ~ADA~, released on July 13, 2013. From July 19, 2013 to June 27, 2014 Caramel ☆ Ribbon had their own weekly YouTube show titled "Ten Minutes Friday". The second season began on September 6, 2014 but with a title change to "Tekitou Minutes Fantasy".
Members:
Fukata Seina (深田聖奈), Leader - Born on September 27, 1997; Official Color: Blue
Ueno Amane (上野天音) - Born on June 25, 1998; Official Color: Pink
Yoshinaka Aoi (吉仲葵) - Born on March 4, 1999; Official Color: Yellow
Graduated Member:
Sakaki Erina (阪木恵里奈) - Born on June 11, 1998
Discography:
Singles:
“Niji Iro” (August 11, 2010)
“Koi no music” / “Shining Day” (July 16, 2012)
“Yakusoku no Basho” (Indie Release: April 24, 2013; Wide Release: May 22, 2013)
“Start Ribbon” (September 25, 2013)
“First Secret” (July 29, 2014)
“Triple Candy” (December 15, 2015)
Various Artists Compilation Albums:
“Japan Idol File” (Dated April 24, 2013, but released on May 1, 2013; Disc 3, Track 5, “Niji Iro”)
“T-Palette 3rd Anniversary MIX ~Far Beyond The Dream~” (June 10, 2014; Tracks 14, “Start Ribbon”, and 18, “ALL NEW FEELIN’”)
“Edge Beat Idol Vol. 1 - Anime Song Cover Edition” (June 19, 2014; Tracks 2, “Cruel Angel”, and 13, “Sparkling Daydream”)
“Japan Idol File 2” (March 10, 2015; Disc 6, Track 13, “Koi no music”)
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Members:
Fukata Seina (深田聖奈), Leader - Born on September 27, 1997; Official Color: Blue
Ueno Amane (上野天音) - Born on June 25, 1998; Official Color: Pink
Yoshinaka Aoi (吉仲葵) - Born on March 4, 1999; Official Color: Yellow
Graduated Member:
Sakaki Erina (阪木恵里奈) - Born on June 11, 1998
Discography:
Singles:
“Niji Iro” (August 11, 2010)
“Koi no music” / “Shining Day” (July 16, 2012)
“Yakusoku no Basho” (Indie Release: April 24, 2013; Wide Release: May 22, 2013)
“Start Ribbon” (September 25, 2013)
“First Secret” (July 29, 2014)
“Triple Candy” (December 15, 2015)
Various Artists Compilation Albums:
“Japan Idol File” (Dated April 24, 2013, but released on May 1, 2013; Disc 3, Track 5, “Niji Iro”)
“T-Palette 3rd Anniversary MIX ~Far Beyond The Dream~” (June 10, 2014; Tracks 14, “Start Ribbon”, and 18, “ALL NEW FEELIN’”)
“Edge Beat Idol Vol. 1 - Anime Song Cover Edition” (June 19, 2014; Tracks 2, “Cruel Angel”, and 13, “Sparkling Daydream”)
“Japan Idol File 2” (March 10, 2015; Disc 6, Track 13, “Koi no music”)
Website
Blog
ESSE Academy Profile
TwitCasting Channel