CY8ER

CY8ER (pronounced as "cyber") was a Japanese idol group. Formed by Ichigo Rinahamu and Nicamoq as BPM15Q in 2015, the group expanded and had five members by the time of their dissolution in January 2021. Their music was characterized by its peculiar EDM style with an added kawaii element.

CY8ER
CY8ER logo
Background information
OriginJapan
GenresJ-pop, future bass, drum & bass
Years active2015 (2015)–2021 (2021)
LabelsIcigo Style
Websitecy8er.jp

History

The group was founded as BPM15Q in 2015 by Ichigo Rinahamu (苺りなはむ), a former member of idol groups BiS and Akishibu Project, and Nicamoq, a DJ. The name BPM15Q was chosen as a reference to the two members: 15 for Ichigo Rinahamu (fifteen is pronounced ichigo) and Q for Nicamoq.[1] The duo began releasing a series of songs, out of which "Hakuchu-mu" (はくちゅーむ) peaked at 3rd on iTunes' J-pop charts.[2] In November 2016, BPM15Q released their first album titled BPM15Q All Songs via Ichigo Rinahamu's own label, Icigo Style. The album contained all of the songs the duo has released so far.[3] In December 2016, the group announced the additions of two members: Koinumaru Pochi (小犬丸 ぽち), a former DJ, and Mashiro (ましろ), former member of idol group DEEP GIRL. December also saw the departure of Nicamoq. With the changes, the group renamed itself to "CY8ER".[3][4]

The group released two singles before the additions of three more members in April 2017: Fujishiro Anna (藤城アンナ), former member of Ice Cream Suicide and Bellring Shōjo Heart; Naatan Koromushi (なぁたんコロ虫); and Yamiyume Yamii (病夢やみい).[5][6] The six-person group soon made headlines for an event inviting fans to hug a member, but each member was wearing full chemical protective clothing.[7] Naatan Koromushi left the group in March 2018.[8] As of April 2014, four additional singles and one album were released.

The group disbanded on January 10, 2021, following their last live show at Nippon Budokan.[9]

Members

Final lineup
  • Ichigo Rinahamu (苺りなはむ)
  • Koinumaru Pochi (小犬丸ぽち)
  • Suzukawa Mashiro (涼川ましろ)
  • Fujishiro Anna (藤城アンナ)
  • Yamiyume Yammy (病夢やみい)

Former members
  • Nicamoq (にかもきゅ)
  • Naatan Koromushi (なぁたんコロ虫)

Timeline

Discography

Singles
Number Release date Title Chart positions Album
Oricon
Weekly
Singles
Chart
[10]

Billboard Japan
Hot
100

1st 18 March 2017 "Remix Start" (リミックスタート) 136 — Hello New Generation
2nd 18 April 2017 "Tetote" (手と手) 113 —
3rd 28 June 2017 "Kakushe-mu" (かくしぇーむ) 97 —
4th 26 February 2019 "Dead Boy, Dead Girl" (デッドボーイ、デッドガール) 27 —  
5th 26 March 2019 "Time Trip" (タイムトリップ) 35 —
6th 23 April 2019 "Summer/Sayonara Flashback" (サマー／さよならフラッシュバック) 54 —

Albums
Release date Title Label Chart positions Notes
Oricon
Weekly
Albums
Chart
[10]		 Billboard Japan
Hot
Albums[11]
23 November 2016 BPM15Q All Songs Icigo Style 197 — Released as BPM15Q
31 January 2018 Hello New Generation (ハローニュージェネレーション) 43 —
22 January 2020 Tokyo (東京) Victor Entertainment 13 17
2020 December 16 CY8ER 21 — Compilation album

References
  1. "苺りなはむ×にかもきゅ"ゆめかわいい"テーマのユニット"BPM15Q"結成「ヤバいことになる予感しかしない！」" (in Japanese). Billboard JAPAN. 1 June 2015. Retrieved 20 October 2019.
  2. "苺りなはむ×にかもきゅ＝BPM15Q 2度目のワンマン開催＆VRライブ動画公開". AERA dot (in Japanese). Asahi Shimbun. 15 September 2016. Retrieved 20 October 2019.
  3. "BPM15Q改め"CY8ER"にかもきゅ加入辞退……新メンバーにPOCHI加入で12/24始動" (in Japanese). Billboard JAPAN. 19 December 2016. Retrieved 20 October 2019.
  4. "CY8ER（ex.BPM15Q）に涼川ましろ（ex.DEEP GIRL）電撃加入" (in Japanese). Billboard JAPAN. 19 January 2017. Retrieved 20 October 2019.
  5. "CY8ER、新メンバー3名加入後初のインタビュー　6人で示した「横アリ」への覚悟". Real Sound. 4 May 2016. p. ja. Retrieved 20 October 2019.
  6. "苺りなはむ率いるCY8ERに元ベルハー藤城アンナ、なぁたんコロ虫、病夢やみい加入" (in Japanese). natalie. 24 April 2017. Retrieved 20 October 2019.
  7. "アイドル「防護服でハグ」イベントが波紋　それでもファンが歓喜した理由". J Cast (in Japanese). 8 May 2017. Retrieved 20 October 2019.
  8. "CY8ERからなぁたんコロ虫が脱退、今後は5人で横アリ目指す" (in Japanese). natalie. 6 March 2018. Retrieved 20 October 2019.
  9. "CY8ER、日本武道館ワンマン・ライヴでの解散を発表" (in Japanese). Skream!. 18 July 2020.
  10. "CY8ER". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved 20 October 2019.
  11. "Tokyo charting". Billboard Japan.
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