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| As fictional characters in '']'', Queen (Itano) and Elizabeth (Kasai) made their debut in episode 7 of the television series, acting as informants to the lead characters Shotaro Hidari (]) and Philip (]) whenever they are investigating crimes in a high school setting. In January 2010, it was announced that their characters would be releasing an original song for the television series titled "Love♡Wars".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://natalie.mu/music/news/26713|title=ナタリー - AKB48板野友美&河西智美、仮面ライダーWと超高次元コラボ|date=January 22, 2010|accessdate=August 27, 2010}}</ref> A music video for the song was recorded shortly afterwards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://natalie.mu/music/news/26853|title=ナタリー - 板野友美＆河西智美"晴れ女"コンビが晴海でPV撮影|date=January 26, 2010|accessdate=August 27, 2010}}</ref> | As fictional characters in '']'', Queen (Itano) and Elizabeth (Kasai) made their debut in episode 7 of the television series, acting as informants to the lead characters Shotaro Hidari (]) and Philip (]) whenever they are investigating crimes in a high school setting. In January 2010, it was announced that their characters would be releasing an original song for the television series titled "]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://natalie.mu/music/news/26713|title=ナタリー - AKB48板野友美&河西智美、仮面ライダーWと超高次元コラボ|date=January 22, 2010|accessdate=August 27, 2010}}</ref> A music video for the song was recorded shortly afterwards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://natalie.mu/music/news/26853|title=ナタリー - 板野友美＆河西智美"晴れ女"コンビが晴海でPV撮影|date=January 26, 2010|accessdate=August 27, 2010}}</ref> | ||
| In episode 23 of the television series, the characters of Queen and Elizabeth performed in a '']'' styled contest called "Fuuuuuutic Idol" for which they performed "Love♡Wars" to an audience to win a record deal. When they are eliminated from the competition in favor of a much worse musician, they approach Shotaro to investigate why they have lost, discovering that the rumored ] is to blame. Soon after the case is closed, Queen and Elizabeth |
In episode 23 of the television series, the characters of Queen and Elizabeth performed in a '']'' styled contest called "Fuuuuuutic Idol" for which they performed "Love♡Wars" to an audience to win a record deal. When they are eliminated from the competition in favor of a much worse musician, they approach Shotaro to investigate why they have lost, discovering that the rumored ] is to blame. Soon after the case is closed, Queen and Elizabeth get their record deal after making another appearance on Fuuuuuutic Idol. At the same time, Kasai and Itano (in character) began hosting an ] show connected with ''Double'' on the fictional Wind Wave radio station titled {{nihongo|''Queen & Elizabeth's White Heart Mark''|QueenとElizabethの白抜きハートマーク！|Kuīn to Erisabesu no Shironuki Hāto Māku}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://natalie.mu/music/news/28166|title=ナタリー - クイーン＆エリザベス、架空のラジオ番組で話題曲披露|date=February 4, 2010|accessdate=August 27, 2010}}</ref> | ||
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Their single "Love♡Wars" was released on March 31, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.livedoor.com/article/detail/4571864/|title=AKB48板野友美＆河西智美 仮面ライダーWの役でシングルリリース！(hotexpress) - livedoor ニュース|date=January 27, 2010|accessdate=August 27, 2010}}</ref> | ||
| ==Discography== | ==Discography== | ||
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| File:KRW Queen & Elizabeth.jpgQueen (right) & Elizabeth (left) as they appear in Kamen Rider W (episode 23) | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Japan |
| Genres | J-Pop |
| Years active | 2010 (2010)–present |
| Labels | Avex Marketing |
| Members |
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Queen & Elizabeth is a sub-unit of the Japanese pop band AKB48 consisting of members Tomomi Itano and Tomomi Kasai. The unit is named after the fictional characters the girls portray in the Kamen Rider W television series and films. Their only single to date, "Love♡Wars", reached the top 4 of the Oricon.
History
As fictional characters in Kamen Rider W, Queen (Itano) and Elizabeth (Kasai) made their debut in episode 7 of the television series, acting as informants to the lead characters Shotaro Hidari (Renn Kiriyama) and Philip (Masaki Suda) whenever they are investigating crimes in a high school setting. In January 2010, it was announced that their characters would be releasing an original song for the television series titled "Love♡Wars". A music video for the song was recorded shortly afterwards.
In episode 23 of the television series, the characters of Queen and Elizabeth performed in a Pop Idol styled contest called "Fuuuuuutic Idol" for which they performed "Love♡Wars" to an audience to win a record deal. When they are eliminated from the competition in favor of a much worse musician, they approach Shotaro to investigate why they have lost, discovering that the rumored Radio Tower Clown is to blame. Soon after the case is closed, Queen and Elizabeth get their record deal after making another appearance on Fuuuuuutic Idol. At the same time, Kasai and Itano (in character) began hosting an Internet radio show connected with Double on the fictional Wind Wave radio station titled Queen & Elizabeth's White Heart Mark (QueenとElizabethの白抜きハートマーク！, Kuīn to Erisabesu no Shironuki Hāto Māku).
Their single "Love♡Wars" was released on March 31, 2010.
Discography
Singles
- "Love♡Wars" - March 31, 2010
Albums
- Kamen Rider Double: Special CD-Box - September 22, 2010
- "Love♡Wars" and its variations are included as tracks on the box set
References
- "ナタリー - AKB48板野友美&河西智美、仮面ライダーWと超高次元コラボ". January 22, 2010. Retrieved August 27, 2010.
- "ナタリー - 板野友美＆河西智美"晴れ女"コンビが晴海でPV撮影". January 26, 2010. Retrieved August 27, 2010.
- "ナタリー - クイーン＆エリザベス、架空のラジオ番組で話題曲披露". February 4, 2010. Retrieved August 27, 2010.
- "AKB48板野友美＆河西智美 仮面ライダーWの役でシングルリリース！(hotexpress) - livedoor ニュース". January 27, 2010. Retrieved August 27, 2010.
External links
- Queen & Elizabeth's page at Avex Group
- Queen & Elizabeth's White Heart Mark at Wind Wave
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