Iris (stylized as i☆Ris) is a Japanese idol girl group, formed in 2012 by Avex. The group currently consists of five members: Saki Yamakita, Yū Serizawa, Himika Akaneya, Yuki Wakai, and Miyu Kubota. The leader is Saki Yamakita. In addition to their music career, all members are also active as voice actresses, most notably in the video game and anime series PriPara. The group has also performed themes for the anime series Wise Man's Grandchild, Magical Girl Site, Magical Sempai, and Twin Star Exorcists.
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History
The group was formed as a result of the Anison Vocal Audition (アニソン・ボーカルオーディション, Anison Bōkaru Ōdishon) that was held in 2012 (of the six successful candidates). On November 7, 2012, the group debuted with its first single titled "Color" (on the label Avex). Their third single "Rainbow" was released on August 21, 2013.
On January 21, 2021, it was announced that Azuki Shibuya would graduate from the group on March 31.
On November 7, 2022, during the "Iris 10th Anniversary Live~a Live~" concert, an anime film titled Iris the Movie: Full Energy!! was announced and premiered in Japanese theaters on May 17, 2024.
Members
Current members
Saki Yamakita (山北早紀) - Leader
Yū Serizawa (芹澤優)
Himika Akaneya (茜屋日海夏)
Yuki Wakai (若井友希)
Miyu Kubota (久保田未夢)
Former members
Azuki Shibuya (澁谷梓希)