2004-2015

Berryz工房 (Berryz Koubou) was a seven-member Japanese idol … Read Full Bio ↴2004-2015

Berryz工房 (Berryz Koubou) was a seven-member Japanese idol group under the ハロー！プロジェクト (Hello! Project) umbrella . Formed in 2004 by producer and musician Tsunku, the group originally started with 8 Hello! Project Kids, but Maiha Ishimura (石村舞波) left the group in October 2005. Saki Shimizu (清水佐紀) was the oldest member and the captain of the group.

During their run, Berryz Koubou released 9 albums, 2 mini-albums, 3 Best-Of albums and 36 singles. They also did 4 stage plays: Gekiharo 1, 3, 5 and 7. Besides, five members have taken the leading roles in some movies that featured Hello! Project members.
Berryz Koubou were in the group of Hello! Project members who featured the Volleyball World Championship in Japan in 2006.
On April 1, 2007, Berryz Koubou held a concert at Saitama Super Arena, becoming the youngest female group ever to perform there.
On December 31, 2007, Berryz Koubou performed for the first time at NHK network's 58th Kouhaku Uta Gassen, along with °C-ute and モーニング娘
On October 4, 2008, Berryz Koubou won Best New Artist Award at Asian Song Festival in Korea.

On March 3, 2009 the group celebrated their 5th anniversary. Also in 2009 during their "Berryz Kobo Concert Tour 2009 Haru ~Sono Subete no Ai ni~" the group also celebrated their 100 concert tour date.
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As of February 2012, the group has released 28 singles, 8 studio and 2 compilation albums. Berryz Kobo's combined CD and DVD sales exceed 1 million copies in Japan alone.

Berryz Koubou's highest selling single is Romance wo Katatte/Towa no Uta with over 80,000. Berryz Koubou's lowest selling single is Fighting Pose wa Date ja Nai! with 9,634.

On August 2, during the Hello! Project 2014 SUMMER ~KOREZO!~ show at Nakano Sun Plaza, Shimizu Saki announced that Berryz Koubou will be on indefinite hiatus after the conclusion of their Spring 2015. For over a year, the members had discussed the future of the group and all came to a mutual conclusion for an indefinite hiatus in order to achieve their own personal goals

Former Members:
Saki Shimizu (清水佐紀)
Momoko Tsugunaga (嗣永桃子) (Now in Country Girls)
Chinami Tokunaga (徳永千奈美)
Maasa Sudo (須藤茉麻)
Miyabi Natsuyaki (夏焼雅)
Maiha Ishimura (石村舞波)
Yurina Kumai (熊井友理奈)
Risako Sugaya (菅谷梨沙子)

Singles
[2004.03.03] Anata Nashi de wa Ikite Yukenai (あなたなしでは生きてゆけない)
[2004.04.28] Fighting Pose wa Date ja Nai! (ファイティングポーズはダテじゃない!)
[2004.05.26] Piriri to Yukou! (ピリリと行こう!)
[2004.08.25] Happiness ~Koufuku Kangei!~ (ハピネス ~幸福歓迎!~)
[2004.11.10] Koi no Jubaku (恋の呪縛)
[2005.03.30] Special Generation (スッペシャルジェネレ~ション)
[2005.06.08] Nanchuu Koi wo Yatteruu YOU KNOW? (なんちゅう恋をやってるぅ YOU KNOW?)
[2005.08.03] 21ji Made no Cinderella (21時までのシンデレラ)
[2005.11.23] Gag 100 Kaibun Aishite Kudasai (ギャグ100回分愛してくさい)
[2006.03.29] Jiriri Kiteru (ジリリキテル)
[2006.08.02] Waracchaou yo BOYFRIEND (笑っちゃおうよ BOYFRIEND)
[2006.12.06] Munasawagi Scarlet (胸騒ぎスカーレット)
[2007.03.07] VERY BEAUTY
[2007.06.27] Kokuhaku no Funsui Hiroba (告白の噴水広場)
[2007.11.28] Tsukiatteru no ni Kataomoi (付き合ってるのに片思い)
[2008.03.12] Dschinghis Khan (ジンギスカン)
[2008.07.09] Yuke Yuke Monkey Dance (行け行けモンキーダンス)
[2008.11.05] MADAYADE
[2009.03.11] Dakishimete Dakishimete (抱きしめて抱きしめて)
[2009.06.03] Seishun Bus Guide/Rival (青春バスガイド / ライバル)
[2009.11.11] Ryuusei Boy/Watashi no Mirai no Danna-sama (私の未来のんな様 / 流星ボーイ)
[2010.03.03] Tomodachi wa Tomodachi Nanda! / Otakebi Boy WAO! (友達は友達なん! / 雄叫びボーイ WAO!)
[2010.07.14] Maji Bomber!! (本気ボンバー!!)
[2010.11.10] Shining Power (シャイニングパワー)
[2011.03.02] Heroine ni Narou ka! (ヒロインになろうか!)
[2011.06.04] Ai no Dangan (愛の弾丸)
[2011.08.10] Aa, Yo ga Akeru (あぁ，夜が明ける)
[2012.03.21] Be Genki (Naseba Naru!) (Be 元気＜成せば成るっ！＞)
[2012.07.25] cha cha SING
[2012.12.19] WANT!
[2013.03.13] Asian Celebration (アジアンセレブレイション)
[2013.06.19] Golden Chinatown/Sayonara Usotsuki no Watashi (ゴールデンチャイナタウン/サヨナラウソつきの私)
[2013.10.02] Motto Zutto Issho ni Itakatta/Rock EROTIC (もっとずっと一緒に居たかった/ROCKエロティック)
[2014.02.19] Otona na no yo!/1oku 3senman Sō Diet Ōkoku (大人なのよ！/1億3千万総ダイエット王国)
[2014.06.04] Ai wa Itsumo Kimi no naka ni/Futsū, Idol 10nen Yatteran Nai Desho!? (愛はいつも君の中に/普通、アイドル10年やってらんないでしょ！？)
[2014.11.12] Romance wo Katatte/Towa no Uta (ロマンスを語って／永久の歌)

Albums
[2004.07.04] 1st Chou Berryz (１ｓｔ超ベリーズ; First Super Berryz )
[2005.11.15] Dai 2 Seichouki (第②成長記, A record of the second growing season)
[2006.07.05] 3 Natsu Natsu Mini Berryz (mini album) 3夏夏ミニベリーズ, 3 Summer, Summer, Mini Berryz)
[2007.08.01] 4th Ai no Nanchara Shisū
[2008.09.10] 5(FIVE)
[2009.01.14] Berryz Koubou Special Best Vol.1 (Best Album)
[2010.03.31] 6th Otakebi Album (６ｔｈ雄叫びアルバム, 6th War Cry Album)
[2011.03.30] 7 Berryz Times (7　Ｂｅｒｒｙｚ　タイムス)
[2012.02.22] Ai no Album 8 (愛のアルバム⑧)
[2013.01.30] Berryz Mansion 9kai (Berryzマンション９階)
[2014.02.26] Berryz Koubou Special Best Vol.2 (Best Album)
[2015.01.21] Kanjuku Berryz Koubou The Final Completion Box (Complete Best Album)

EPs
[2005.12.07] Special! Best Mini ~2.5 Maime no Kare~ (mini album)
Other SinglesEdit
[2011.08.06] Makeruna Wasshoi! (負けるなわっしょい!) (Bekimasu)
[2011.11.09] Amazuppai Haru ni Sakura Saku (甘酸っぱい春にサクラサク) (Berryz Koubou×°C-ute)
[2011.11.16] Busu ni Naranai Tetsugaku (ブスにならない哲学) (Hello! Project Mobekimasu)

Compilations
[2004.12.22] Hello! Project - Petit Best 5 (#11 Piriri to Yukou! (More Piriri Remix))
[2005.12.21] Hello! Project - Petit Best 6 (#8 Special Genera~tion)
[2006.12.20] Hello! Project - Petit Best 7 (#10 Jiriri Kiteru, #17 Ready Go! - Morning Musume, DEF.DIVA, Berryz Kobo)
[2007.12.12] Hello! Project - Petit Best 8 (#8 Kokuhaku no Funsui Hiroba)
[2008.09.17] Dschinghis Khan x Berryz Kobo - Dschinghis Khan Tartar Mix
[2008.11.26] Various - Dschinghis Khan Darake (#11 Dschinghis Khan)
[2008.12.10] Hello! Project - Petit Best 9 (#2 Dschinghis Khan)
[2009.07.15] Hello! Project - Champloo 1 ~Happy Marriage Song Cover Shuu~ (#13 Kanpaku Sengen - Berryz Kobo, Mano Erina)
[2009.12.02] Hello! Project - Petit Best 10 (#2 Seishun Bus Guide)
[2010.12.15] Hello! Project - Petit Best 11 (#3 Maji Bomber!!)
[2010.12.22] Various - Gekijouban Inazuma Eleven Saikyou Gundan Ogre Shuurai Original Soundtrack (#47 Magical Future!)
[2011.12.07] Hello! Project - Petit Best 12 (#6 Heroine ni Narou ka!, #7 Ai no Dangan, #10 Amazuppai Haru ni Sakura Saku - with ℃-ute, #11 Seishun Gekijou - with ℃-ute)
[2012.12.05] Hello! Project - Petit Best 13 (#3 Be Genki (Naseba Naru!), #4 cha cha SING, #11 Chou HAPPY SONG with ℃-ute, #15 Momochi! Yurushite Nyan ♡ Taiso - Momochi)
[2013.12.11] Hello! Project - Petit Best 14 (#3 Asian Celebration, #4 Golden Chinatown)
[2014.01.01] Hello! Project - Hello! Project no Zenkyoku kara Atsumechaimashita! Vol. 1 (ハロー!プロジェクトの全曲から集めちゃいました! Vol.1 アイドル三十六房編（南波一海×嶺脇育夫）) (#4 Toshoshitsu Taiki, #9 Himitsu no U.ta.hi.me) (Limited Release)
[2014.01.01] Hello! Project - Hello! Project no Zenkyoku kara Atsumechaimashita! Vol. 2 (ハロー!プロジェクトの全曲から集めちゃいました! Vol.2 吉田豪編) (#7 Maji Natsu Sugiru) (Limited Release)

Photobooks
[2005.05.19] Berryz Koubou ( Berryz工房 )
[2005.08.02] SEASONZ-Berryz Koubou ( SEASONZ―Berryz工房 )
[2009.06.10] Berryz Koubou "5th Anniversary AloHello! Berryz Koubou in HAWAII ~Live&DVD Making~" ( Berryz工房『5th Anniversaryアロハロ！Berryz工房 in HAWAII～LIVE&DVD MAKING』 )
[2010.11.17] Alo Hello! Rainbow Berryz
[2011.03.03] Berryz Koubou 7 Shuunen Kinen PHOTO BOOK 「7」
[2013.06.12] Alo Hello! Berryz Koubou Shashin Shu 2013
[2015.02.26] Berryz Koubou 2004-2015 (Berryz工房 2004-2015)

Special Generation
Berryz工房 Lyrics

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Oi!
Wow Wow Yeah
Oi!

doutara koutara
iiwake shiteru
IRA IRA kuru naa

ano ko ga ii nara
socchi yukeba ii jan

CHARACHARA CHARACHARA
SHIRUBAA tsukete
FURA FURA shiteru
dare ni APItteru no?

yosomi nante
yurusanai wa yo
suki to suki to suki to
suki to iinasai
sou kono ba de

SUPPESHARU JENERESHON LOVE
unmei wo shinjitai
hyakumannen sugitatte
kono ai wa
yu.ru.gi.nai

SUPPESHARU JENERESHON LOVE
kirai ni mo narenai wa
chikatetsu no naka datte
kako yori mo
a.i.shi.te!

Oi!
Wow Wow Yeah

attara atta de
doko ni yuku demo
DARA DARA shiteru

watashi ga kimenakya
nan mo hajimannai

oshitari hiitari
nante kiyou ni
suru koto dekinai
mawasugu yuku dake yo

dare mo kare mo
odoroku you na
atsui ai de
watashi watashi
dakishimete
Oh! Hold on my love

SUPPESHARU JENERESHON LOVE
kodoku nado kanjinai
ikebukuro sugitatte
kono ai wa
e.i.e.n

SUPPESHARU JENERESHON LOVE
hanarenai hanasanai
kinou yori mo ima yori mo
mata asu mo
a.i.shi.te!

Wow Wow Yeah
Wow Wow Yeah

SUPPESHARU JENERESHON LOVE
kodoku nado kanjinai
ikebukuro sugitatte
kono ai wa
e.i.e.n

SUPPESHARU JENERESHON LOVE
hanarenai hanasanai
kinou yori mo ima yori mo
mata asu mo
a.i.shi.te!

Oi!

Wow Wow Yeah
Oi!

Overall Meaning

The song "Special Generation" is a peppy and upbeat J-pop tune released by Berryz工房 in 2005. It encourages listeners to believe in fate and the power of love, the "unyielding" nature of love, and not being afraid of expressing one's feelings. The song opens with the high energy "Oi!" and "Wow Wow Yeah" chants, setting the tone for the rest of the song. The first verse talks about not making excuses when it comes to love, and if someone likes someone else, they should go for it. The chorus is very catchy with its repetition of "Special Generation Love" and speaks of wanting to believe in destiny and the fact that the love in question will last for eternity. The second verse encourages the listener to embrace their feelings and not hold back or be ashamed of their affection. The song ends on a high note with upbeat chants and a sense of unstoppable energy.

Line by Line Meaning

doutara koutara iiwake shiteru IRA IRA kuru naa
Excuses don't matter, I'm coming with confidence

ano ko ga ii nara socchi yukeba ii jan
If you like that girl, you should go after her

CHARACHARA CHARACHARA SHIRUBAA tsukete FURA FURA shiteru dare ni APItteru no?
Making so much noise, wearing a silver, attracting attention Who are you trying to appeal to?

yosomi nante yurusanai wa yo suki to suki to suki to suki to iinasai sou kono ba de
I won't forgive peeping, but I'll say I love it when you say "I like you" on that spot

SUPPESHARU JENERESHON LOVE unmei wo shinjitai hyakumannen sugitatte kono ai wa yu.ru.gi.nai
Special Generation Love, I want to believe in fate Even after millions of years, this love won't end

SUPPESHARU JENERESHON LOVE kirai ni mo narenai wa chikatetsu no naka datte kako yori mo a.i.shi.te!
Special Generation Love, I can't hate it Even in the subway, I love it more than the past

attara atta de doko ni yuku demo DARA DARA shiteru
When I arrived, I was in a hurry Wherever I go, I'm clattering

watashi ga kimenakya nan mo hajimannai
If I don't decide, nothing will start

oshitari hiitari nante kiyou ni suru koto dekinai mawasugu yuku dake yo
I can't do things neatly like pushing and pulling I just go around and around

dare mo kare mo odoroku you na atsui ai de watashi watashi dakishimete Oh! Hold on my love
Everyone and anyone will be surprised at this hot love Hold me, oh! Hold on my love

SUPPESHARU JENERESHON LOVE kodoku nado kanjinai ikebukuro sugitatte kono ai wa e.i.e.n
Special Generation Love, I don't feel lonely Even in Ikebukuro, this love is forever

SUPPESHARU JENERESHON LOVE hanarenai hanasanai kinou yori mo ima yori mo mata asu mo a.i.shi.te!
Special Generation Love, can't escape, can't let go Even more than yesterday, even more than now, I'll love you tomorrow

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