Sexy Zone was announced as a group in a press conference on September 29, 2011. Johnny & Associates's CEO Johnny Kitagawa said, "The group name came from Michael Jackson's sexiness". The members were revealed to be Kento Nakajima, Fuma Kikuchi, Shori Sato, Sou Matsushima], and Marius Yo. Kitagawa chose the members considering the "sexiness of men".
After the press conference, the members appeared in Teigeki Johnnys Imperial Theatre Special "Kis-My-Ft2 with Johnny's Jr.", and premiered their debut song "Sexy Zone", which was subsequently released on November 16, 2011 from Pony Canyon. This song was also the image song of the 2011 FIVB Women's World Cup and the 2011 FIVB Men's World Cup. The group were special supporters of 2011 FIVB World Cup.
In 2014, Marius Yo and Matsushima Sou went on a hiatus. The hiatus was suggested by their company, who said they should train a little bit more. So, the two members started training with the Johnny's Juniors while the 3 remain members kept promoting as Sexy Zone. They returned in 2015, in the single "Colorful Eyes". However, this was not the last time that Sou and Marius went on hiatus.
In 2018, Matsushima Sou was diagnosed with panic disorder. He immediately went on hiatus to take care of his mental health, so the group started promoting as a four-member group. The group had 4 releases, 2 singles and 2 albuns, before Sou's comeback in 2020. He returned slowy, in the middle of pandemic, not participating in all group's activities. Sou went to the online tour POP x STEP TOUR, officially marking his comeback, even though he only performed two songs per show.
In 2020, after 9 years on Pony Canyon, the group changed their label to Top J Records, a label created by Johnnys along with Universal Music Japan for Sexy Zone only. Their first release as an Top J Records artist was the single "RUN". Until today, Sexy Zone is the only group, or artist in general, in the label.
However, in December of the same year of Sou's comeback, Marius Yo went on a hiatus to take care of his mental ad physical health along with focus on his academic life . The group released their 10-year birthday commemorative compilation album without Marius, along of 3 singles and 1 album, until his official graduation 2 years later. The discussions about Marius leaving the group started on 2022 summer, but it was only shared with the public December 27th, via fan club video. Marius said that now he wants a new path for his life but shared his love toward the members, group and fans. Marius had and goodbye concert (without public and later release as fan club video and DVD from Cream single) , travel (recorded and released as fan club video and DVD from Chapter II album), song ("timeless", revealed on his goodbye concert and released in Cream single) along as a documentary episode on the TV series Ride on Time. Marius is no longer active as a idol, but he mantains a public Instagram account where he shows his new everyday life.
After Marius graduation, the group released their 9th full album, "Chapter II", wanting to show a new side of the group, now that they are officialy a four-member group. However, they still referecing the former members. In the goods of the group's 2023 tour, there are a lot of references to Marius, the most obvious one being the 4 bottle T-shirt, that have an 5th bottle hidded, representing him.
In October 2023, the group announced a name change, stating that the name made it impossible to do overseas promotions and made it difficult to online search about them, however, they did not announce the new name or the date of the change. Along with this, their company "Top J Records" changed its name to "Over the Top Records". They did their final concert as Sexy Zone in Tokyo Dome, at Christmas. But in January 8th, it was revealed that Kento Nakajima will leave the group after the name change, which will take place on March 31st. They will continue to promote as a trio under a new name after this.
Members:
中島健人 Nakajima Kento (born March 13, 1994) (Will graduate in March 31st 2024)
菊池風磨 Kikuchi Fuma (born March 7, 1995)
佐藤勝利 Sato Shori (born October 30, 1996)
松島聡 Matsushima Sou (born November 27, 1997)
Former Members:
マリウス葉 Yo Marius (born March 30, 2000) (Graduated in December 31st 2022)
Discography
Albums
* (2012.11.14) One Sexy Zone
* (2014.02.19) Sexy Second
* (2015.03.11) Sexy Power3
* (2016.02.24) Welcome to Sexy Zone
* (2016.11.16) Sexy Zone 5th Anniversary Best
* (2018.02.14) XYZ=repainting
* (2019.03.13) PAGES
* (2020.02.05) POP × STEP!?
* (2021.03.03) SZ10TH
Singles
* (2011.11.16) Sexy Zone
* (2012.04.11) Lady Diamond
* (2012.10.06) Sexy Summer ni Yuki ga Furu
* (2013.05.01) Real Sexy! / BAD BOYS
* (2013.10.09) Byebye Dubai -See You Again- / A MY GIRL FRIEND
* (2014.05.14) King & Queen & Joker
* (2014.10.01) Otoko never give up
* (2014.11.19) Kimi ni HITOMEBORE
* (2015.07.01) Cha-Cha-Cha Champion
* (2015.12.16) Colorful Eyes
* (2016.05.03) Shori no Hi made
* (2016.10.19) Yobisute
* (2017.03.29) ROCK THA TOWN
* (2017.10.04) Gyutto
* (2018.06.06) Innocent Days
* (2018.12.05) Karakuri Darake no Tenderness / Suppin' KISS
* (2019.10.23) Kirin no Ko / Honey Honey
*(2020.08.05) RUN
*(2020.11.04) NOT FOUND
*(2021.03.24) LET'S MUSIC
GAME
Sexy Zone Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
所詮俺には勝てない
さぁ 始めようぜLast game
付き合ってやるよAce
Game 強がっているのも
今のうちだけさJoker
もう 始まってるLast game
夢を追いかけたPride
横顔で知るファントム
運命は 運命は このカード次第さ
俺とオマエこれでライバル
明日も明後日もライバル
こんなにも熱いGameには
二度と出会えないよ
俺とオマエこれでライバル
夢も希望さえもライバル
切り札はどこに 隠してるのかい?
油断はできない
指も 声も 視線の先も
目が離せない
Game 引き分けばかりじゃ
まだ終わりが見えない
なあ 本気出せよLast game
いつだってPoker face
Game 手こずらせるなよ
ケリをつけようじゃないか
まだ本気じゃないLast game
白黒つけるTonight
勝利の女神を賭けた 男と男のGame
俺だけに俺だけに 微笑んでくれよ
俺とオマエこれでライバル
明日も明後日もライバル
こんなにも熱いGameには
二度と出会えないよ
俺とオマエこれでライバル
愛も絆さえもライバル
駆け引きも全て
読まれてるのかい?
油断は出来ない
シャツも汗も 瞬きさえも
目が離せない
俺とオマエこれでライバル
明日も明後日もライバル
こんなにも熱いGameなら
一生終われないよ
俺とオマエこれでライバル
愛も絆さえもライバル
切り札はどこに 隠してるのかい?
油断は出来ない
シャツも汗も 瞬きさえも
目が離せない
指も声も 視線の先も
目が離せない
The song "Game" by Sexy Zone talks about the thrill and intensity of competition, specifically in the realm of a game. The first few lines already set the tone that the singer can see ahead and knows that there's no way they can lose. The chorus talks about how the singer and the person they're playing with are now rivals, and they'll never find a "Game" as intense as this one again. The second verse emphasizes the need for both players to put on their "Poker face" and be serious, as a game that constantly ends in a draw will never end.
The lyrics talk about the excitement that comes with competition, and how even love and bonds can become "rivals" in the game. The line "切り札はどこに 隠してるのかい?" implies that there is still something special that each player is hiding as a trump card, creating an even more intense and thrilling game.
Overall, the song portrays the intense emotion and passionate pursuit of victory that is often found in games, and how it can become a special bond between players.
Line by Line Meaning
Game 先が見えるのさ
You can see the future in a game.
所詮俺には勝てない
After all, you can't beat me.
さぁ 始めようぜLast game
Let's start the last game.
付き合ってやるよAce
I'll go along with you, Ace.
Game 強がっているのも
The game is a time to be strong.
今のうちだけさJoker
Only for now, Joker.
もう 始まってるLast game
The last game has already begun.
夢を追いかけたPride
Chasing after your dreams is what makes you proud.
仮面の下で動くEyes
Eyes move under a mask.
横顔で知るファントム
You can know a phantom from their profile.
運命は 運命は このカード次第さ
Fate depends on the cards in this game.
俺とオマエこれでライバル
You and I are rivals in this game.
明日も明後日もライバル
We will be rivals tomorrow and the day after tomorrow as well.
こんなにも熱いGameには
There's never been a game as intense as this.
二度と出会えないよ
We won't be able to have a game like this again.
夢も希望さえもライバル
Even my dreams and hopes are rivals.
切り札はどこに 隠してるのかい?
Where are you hiding your trump card?
油断はできない
I can't let down my guard.
指も 声も 視線の先も
My fingers, voice, and focus can't be distracted.
Game 引き分けばかりじゃ
If you keep drawing the game, it won't end.
まだ終わりが見えない
The end is still not in sight.
なあ 本気出せよLast game
Hey, let's get serious for the last game.
いつだってPoker face
I always have a poker face.
Game 手こずらせるなよ
Don't give me a hard time, game.
ケリをつけようじゃないか
Let's settle this.
まだ本気じゃないLast game
This is not the real last game yet.
白黒つけるTonight
We'll determine the outcome tonight.
勝利の女神を賭けた 男と男のGame
This is a game between two men, with the goddess of victory at stake.
俺だけに俺だけに 微笑んでくれよ
Just smile for me, just for me.
愛も絆さえもライバル
Even my love and bonds are rivals.
駆け引きも全て
All the tactics matter.
読まれてるのかい?
Can you read me?
一生終われないよ
This game will never end for me.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ケリー
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
ゆな
健人くんの対処法にみんな困ってたのに
セクゾ全員ふつーの顔してて、どうもしないってゆーのセクゾっぽくて好きすぎる
よねちゃん
くんのにみんな困ってたのにセクゾ全員
恵莉
ケンティーの発言にセクゾは通常運転なのに３人は対応の仕方に動揺してるのおもしろ過ぎて何回もみてしまう
悠子
Sexy Zoneの空気感が何とも言えず癖になります。ガツガツしてないし、無理な盛り上げ感もなくとても丁度いい。
はおと
ケンティーのボケ垂れ流しで誰かツッコミって言われてる時にとっさにマリウスに助け求めちゃう勝利がかわいい
かな
みんゴルって正直地味ゲーで緻密な計算が大事でマリオカートやスマブラなど派手に盛り上がる系じゃないのにこんなに見ていて楽しいのはセクゾのゆるさと個性の強いバラエティ能力、そしてボケだらけの後輩を優しく受け止めてくれる先輩のおかげ。CDTVでセクゾに興味持った人が素のセクゾを見たらもっと沼
かるかんかるかん
まさにそれです！笑
あクレ
ジャにのちゃんねるの圧倒的非公式感が光ってて好き
芦
@よねちゃん
??
ジャにのちゃんねる、では??
二児の親
ジャニーズゲーミングルームね