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Kiroro (キロロ) is a Japanese pop duo from Yomitan, Okinawa that debuted in 1996.

History

Kiroro debuted in 1996 as an independent band, and later made their major debut in 1998 with the song "Nagai Aida (長い間)". They performed on Kōhaku Uta Gassen in 1998, 1999 and 2001.

Etymology

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When vocalist Chiharu Tamashiro was in her primary school days, she visited Ikedamachi, Hokkaido, for a regional exchange program. The Ainu language made a deep impression on her. With the Ainu words 'Kiroru' and 'Kiroro-an', Tamashiro and Kinjo decided on the name "Kiroro" for the group; "Kiroru" meaning a wide walking path and "Kiroro-an" meaning "resilient" and "healthy."

The name "Kiroro," however, was already registered in 1981 to the Yamaha Organization in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka, for the Kiroro Resort in Akaigawa Village, Hokkaido. Victor Entertainment made agreements with the Yamaha organization for use of the name.

Members

• Chiharu Tamashiro (玉城 千春, Tamashiro Chiharu) (born (1977-04-17) April 17, 1977 (age 47) in Okinawa, Japan) - chorus and vocals
• Ayano Kinjō (金城 綾乃, Kinjō Ayano) (born (1977-08-15) August 15, 1977 (age 47) in Okinawa, Japan) - keyboard

Discography

Albums

• Nagai Aida ~Kiroro no Mori~ (長い間 ～キロロの森～) - October 1, 1998
• Hiruyasumi (昼休み) - September 22, 1999 (Ayano Kinjo's solo album)
• Suki na Hito ~Kiroro no Sora~ (好きな人 ～キロロの空～) - December 8, 1999
• Nanairo (七色) - September 26, 2000 (concept album)
• Tree of Life - January 13, 2001 (Taiwan), January 24, 2001 (Japan) - the first time (and only time, up to the album Wonderful Days) that the date of release in Taiwan was earlier than Japan
• Kiroro no Uta 1 (Kiroroのうた1) - February 21, 2002
• Four Leaves Clover - December 18, 2002
• Diary - March 3, 2004
• Kaeru Basho (帰る場所) - January 21, 2005 (Okinawa limited edition), June 23, 2005 (national edition, mini album) - dedicated to their homeland, Okinawa; the 'national level' edition also contains an introductory flash clip that describes the places of interest in Okinawa
• Wonderful Days - November 23, 2005
• Kiroro no Ichiban Ii Uta Atsumemashita (キロロのいちばんイイ歌あつめました) - March 29, 2006
• Kiroro no Hōra, Naki Yanda! (キロロのほーら、泣きやんだ!) - March 7, 2007 (played by Ayano, a lullaby album for babies)
• Kiroro no Ichiban Ii Uta Atsumemashita ~10th Anniversary Edition~ (キロロのいちばんイイ歌あつめました～10th Anniversary Edition～) - March 7, 2007 (collector's edition)
• Kodomo to Issho ni Kikitai Kiroro no uta (子供といっしょにききたいキロロのうた) - March 29, 2016
• Aihaberu (アイハベル) - January 24, 2018

Singles

1. Nagai Aida (長い間) - January 21, 1998
   1. Nagai Aida
   2. Sannin no Shashin (3人の写真)
   3. Nagai Aida (Original Karaoke)
   4. Sannin no Shashin (Original Karaoke)
2. Mirai e (未来へ) - June 24, 1998
   1. Mirai e
   2. Tenki ga Ii Asa (天気がいい朝)
   3. Mirai e (Original Karaoke)
   4. Tenki ga Ii Asa (Original Karaoke)
3. Fuyu no Uta (冬のうた) - November 21, 1998
   1. Fuyu no Uta
   2. Kiseki (キセキ)
   3. Fuyu no Uta (Original Karaoke)
   4. Kiseki (Original Karaoke)
4. Ao no Jumon (青のじゅもん) - February 24, 1999
   1. Ao no Jumon
   2. Haru no Kaze (春の風)
   3. Ao no Jumon (Original Karaoke)
   4. Haru no Kaze (Original Karaoke)
5. Saigo no Kissu (最後のKiss) - June 23, 1999
   1. Saigo no Kiss
   2. Chokin (ちょきん♡)
   3. Saigo no Kiss (Original Karaoke)
   4. Chokin (Original Karaoke)
6. Suki na Hito (好きな人) - November 10, 1999
   1. Suki na Hito
   2. Chansu (チャンス)
   3. Suki na Hito (Original Karaoke)
   4. Chance (Original Karaoke)
7. Himawari (ひまわり) - March 23, 2000
   1. Himawari
   2. Nawatobi (ナワトビ)
   3. Himawari (Original Karaoke)
   4. Nawatobi (Original Karaoke)
8. Namida ni Sayonara (涙にさよなら) - July 26, 2000
   1. Namida ni Sayonara
   2. Blue Sky
   3. Namida ni Sayonara (Original Karaoke)
   4. Blue Sky (Original Karaoke)
9. Aitai (逢いたい) - December 6, 2000
   1. Aitai
   2. Yoru o Miagete (夜を見上げて)
   3. Aitai (Backing Track)
   4. Yoru o Miagete (Backing Track)
10. Best Friend - June 6, 2001
    1. Best Friend
    2. again
    3. Best Friend (Backing Track)
    4. again (Backing Track)
11. Aisanai (愛さない) - August 21, 2002
    1. Aisanai
    2. Kimi no Koe (君の声)
    3. Tinsagu nu Uta (てぃんさぐぬ花)
12. Hitotsubu no Namida (ひとつぶの涙) - December 4, 2002
    1. Hitotsubu no Namida
    2. Kumorinochi Hare (くもりのち晴れ)
13. Bokura no Messēji (僕らのメッセージ) - November 21, 2003
    1. Bokura no Messēji
    2. Zutto Wasurenai (ずっと忘れない)
    3. Chokin (Live) (ちょきん(Live))
14. Mou Sukoshi (もう少し) - January 21, 2004
    1. Mou Sukoshi
    2. Yume no Naka (夢の中)
15. Ikitekoso (生きてこそ) - July 6, 2005 (Mushiking anime opening theme song)
    1. Ikitekoso
    2. Ikitekoso ~TV version~ (生きてこそ〜TV ver.〜)
    3. Ikitekoso ~instrumental (生きてこそ〜instrumental〜)
16. Wasurenai de ~Live at Okinawa '05~ (忘れないで〜Live at OKINAWA '05〜) - October 21, 2005 (with special edition)
    1. Wasurenai de ~Live at Okinawa '05~
    2. Beginning
17. Shiawase no Tane ~Winter version~ (幸せの種 ～Winter version～) - December 3, 2008
18. Minna Anata wo Aishiteru (みんなあなたを愛してる) - March 4, 2009 (Anime movie Chō Gekijōban Keroro Gunsō: Gekishin Dragon Warriors theme song)

• Note: All singles from Nagai Aida up to Suki na Hito were released again on February 21, 2002.

Personal life

In January 2005, vocalist Chiharu Tamashiro announced that she was engaged. On April 17 (which coincided with her birthday), she and her fiancé entered the family registry. In May, pianist Ayano Kinjo announced her pregnancy and marriage. In July, Tamashiro announced her pregnancy. In September 2005, they held their "four person concert" in Okinawa with the finale, Wasurenaide ("Don't Forget") before their maternal leave. Kinjo gave birth to a daughter in November 2005. Tamashiro gave birth to a son in February 2006. In March 2007, Tamashiro announced her second pregnancy, and in September 2007, she gave birth to a daughter. In August 2008, Kinjo announced her second pregnancy, and she gave birth to a son in March 2009. Also in March 2009, Tamashiro announced her third pregnancy, and she gave birth to another daughter in September 2009. In October 2010, Kinjo announced her third pregnancy, and she gave birth to another son in March 2011. In April 2013, Kinjo divorced her husband.

References

• The Libertytimes Web
• http://ent.sina.com.cn/2003年04月10日12:23 南方都市报
• https://web.archive.org/web/20070818095341/http://www.okinawatimes.co.jp/eng/19980919.html The Okinawa Times. September 9, 1998.
• http://tw2.yahoo.com/profile/285

External links

• Official website (multi language)

• Japanese pop music groups
• Musical groups from Okinawa Prefecture