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S/mileage was announced on Tsunku’s blog on April 4, 2009 and was given its name on May 8, 2009.
Tsunku explained the group name as being a three-way pun: “As you can see, it’s taken from both Smile and Mileage. It means the age of Smiles, also takes meaning from Smile and Age.”

The unit features Wada Ayaka, Maeda Yuuka, Fukuda Kanon, and Ogawa Saki of Hello! Pro Egg, which is also all members of Shugo Chara Egg!, another H!P Egg group, apart from Saho Akari is not in the group, instead Ogawa Saki. Although Tsunku has said that in order to make the best group possible, additional members may be added or current members may be removed. However, as their debut single has been recorded and the PV filmed, the current line-up might be definitive. So for all the indies singles the leader is Maeda Yuuka till the releasing of their debut single "Yume Miru Fifteen" on 26 May, 2010 where the line-up changed to Wada Ayaka being the lead, this means Wada Ayaka maybe the finalized leader of S/mileage since they have debut as an official group of H!P.

Their debut indie single “aMa no Jaku” was released on June 7, 2009 exclusively at the Shinjin Kouen Hello! Pro Egg concert.
The groups first indies single "aMa no Jaku" was released under the TNX indies label "Good Factory", but they are still signed to Up-Front and are a part of Hello! Project.

Some time in early 2010, the group's official name was changed to the katakana version of their name (スマイレージ), though it is still romanized as S/mileage.

On February 28, 2010, Tsunku announced that in order for the group to debut, 10,000 people had to send a picture of themselves smiling before March 25, 2010. If the goal was not achieved, their debut might be postponed or even canceled. Pictures could be sent in on this site. The results will be announced on April 3, 2010. If successful, they will debut in May 2010. S/mileage managed to collect more than 10,000 smiles, in fact they gathered 16,000 pictures, 3,110 of those were from S/mileage. Their debut single Yume Miru 15sai will be released on 5/26. Their stage play will take place from 8/18~22. They will have a solo concert tour in October.

On December 8th, 2010, their first album, Warugaki 1, was released.

On May 29, 2011 the official S/mileage website and Tsunku announced an audition to find new members for S/mileage, with Tsunku stating on Twitter that "From the beginning I stated the number of members wasn't fixed. I'm just now putting that into practice. Sorry to make you worry." The audition applicants had to be middle school and high school aged girls, who were also allowed to audition for Morning Musume at the same time but with the restriction of choosing only one group if they happen to pass both auditions. The first round of interviews took place at the TKP Shibuya Conference Center in Tokyo on June 4, 2011 and continued through the month. The second round was streamed live to fans over popular site NicoNico Douga on July 9, 2011. On July 27, 2011 the third round of the audition was also streamed live to fans over NicoNico Douga.

On August 14, 2011, five new members were announced in the last leg of the Hello! Project 2011 Summer ~Nippon no Mirai wa WOW WOW Live~ tour: Nakanishi Kana, Kosuga Fuyuka, and Tamura Meimi, along with two former Hello! Pro Egg members, Takeuchi Akari and Katsuta Rina.

On August 23, 2011, Ogawa Saki announced suddenly that she would be graduating from the group and from Hello! Project on August 27 after the summer concert in Nagoya to return to a normal middle school life.

Ogawa Saki will graduate from S/mileage and Hello! Project on August 27 without any ceremony or special concert (due to the last minute announcement), at S/mileage's event for their latest single as a 4-nin "Uchouten LOVE". After 7 years within Hello! Project, Ogawa Saki will graduate to return to a normal life and not return to Hello! Project. Uchouten Love was the last single to feature Ogawa Saki and the next single Tachiagaaru will be the first single to not feature Saki.

Soon after the addition of the new sub-members and the graduation of Ogawa Saki, S/mileage announced that sub-member Kosuga Fuyuka would be leaving S/mileage due to severe anemia, and would later on join Hello! Project Eggs after her long recovery.

On 15 September, S/mileage’s official YouTube channel has announced that S/mileage’s 9/18 evening concert for their 2011 Fall Concert Tour ~Gakushuu no Chou Mini Skirt~ will be streamed live on YouTube at 6PM JST.

On September 18th, it was announced that on October 16, 2011, that S/mileage will announce which sub-member will become an official S/mileage member though a S/mileage photo campaign for the sub-members. On October 16th at the release event for “Tachiagaaru” at the Kanagawa Yokohama Bridge, it was announced that all four sub-members passed and became full members of S/mileage .

On October 16, 2011, all the sub-members became official members of S/mileage.

Maeda Yuuka will retire from the entertainment industry on December 31st in order to concentrate, study, and prepare for a entrance exam for college.Maeda who has been a member of S/mileage ever since its formation back in April 2009, commented, “I noticed that my feeling of wanting to go to college has been getting bigger and bigger.” Producer, Tsunku♂ (42) also commented, “Though she could have worn two hats (juggling career & school), she is the type of a girl who wants to put all of her full effort into one thing.” Maeda will conclude with the promotional activities for their upcoming single “Please Minisuka Post Woman!” which will be released on December 28th.

For S/mileage's discography, visit this page: http://www.crunchyroll.com/group/S-mileage/pages/discography
For lyrics and song downloads, visit this page: http://www.crunchyroll.com/group/S-mileage/pages/dlyrics
For Ogawa Saki's Page (in honor of her graduation), visit this page: http://www.crunchyroll.com/group/S-mileage/pages/saki

Ogawa Saki (小川紗季)
From Saitama prefecture
11/18/1996 | 14 years-old Blood | Type A
Special skills: Baton
Likes: Collecting sparkling black dresses and a large collection of ribbons and all animals
Favorite colors: Purple, black, white and pink
Dislikes: Physical activities, Meat and milk

Graduated: August 27th, 2011
Reason: Wishes to continue life as a normal girl.

Spoiler Alert! Click to show or hide

According to an announcement from the S/mileage site, Ogawa Saki will graduate from Hello! Project and S/mileage.

Here’s a translation of the post by Takamaruyo:
This is an important announcement concerning S/mileage.
Thanks for always supporting S/mileage.
We have an important announcement about S/mileage’s Ogawa Saki.
Following the Uchouten LOVE Live Event on August 27th at Higashi Betsuin Hall in Nagoya, Ogawa Saki will be graduating from S/mileage and Hello! Project.

Comment from Tsunku
Thank you gratefully for your continual support of Hello! Project and myself.
Let’s get right to the announcement I want to tell you.
From S/mileage, who has recently gain 5 sub-members, Ogawa Saki will be graduating from S/mileage and subsequently from Hello! Project.
Early in May this year
“Earlier, I have been contemplated and consolidated with staffs, about returning to being a normal middle school student. I feel very strongly about this, please let me quit.”
She has made this request.
Even being the youngest in the group, I have entrusted her with her singing skills.
However, now, from here on and out, as a group and each member individually, their strong desires to improve persist.
Even as a producer, it’s not in the best interest of the group and members to continue to force a member in doubt to endure more group activities, therefore Ogawa’s request has been accepted.
It was officially announced at first that this unit’s member might increase or decrease, it was due this is reason that an urgent S/mileage member audition was held in June this year.
Due to various conditions of the group, herself and other parties involved, as well as terms and conditions on contract, it was not until today that this information and her will can be reported, please accept my apologizes.
Also, she is still an immature student.
A working adult would understand that abandoning work half way is an inexcusable act, but please consider her straight and strong feelings, and watch over her with your warm and love.
Therefore, all fans, please take care of S/mileage which is still in its infant stage.
For this hasty written letter as a report, please excuse me
2011/08/24
S/mileage Producer
Tsunku

Comment from Ogawa Saki
Thank you for always supporting me.
As of August 27th 2011 I, Ogawa Saki, will graduate from S/mileage as well as Hello! Project.
Since our major debut last year in May, I have enjoyed every single day as part of S/mileage.
However, somewhere down in my heart, I felt there was a gap between myself and the S/mileage me. I have talked it over with the staff many times and have been constantly worrying about it, and with everyone working their hardest to move forward and myself still uncertain of things, I decided that it was not in the best interest of S/mileage and I will return to being just a normal girl.
I apologize for the last minute announcement.
While there may be feelings of sadness, S/mileage will always be a group with it’s trademark smile!
I’ll be working my hardest to end with a smile until my last event on 8/27, I know there isn’t a lot of time left but I hope you can support me.
The new members will power up S/mileage after I graduate so I hope you’ll continue to support them.
Thank you very much for all your support up til now.
2011/08/24
S/mileage Ogawa Saki

This announcement was sudden and shocking. However, we hope Saki will continue to keep her smile, and even with her gone, S/mileage will live on as the group with it's trademark smile. She graduated on August 27th, 2011.

Watch the streamed event of her graduation here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uU6AqgAtMAM

Maeda Yuuka
From Chiba prefecture
12/28/1994 | 16 years-old | Blood Type B
Special skills: Swimming, track-and-field
Hobbies: See the sky and listening to music
Likes: Cherry tree, Basketball, Dogs, hamsters, cheese omelette, salmon
Favorite colors: Red, black, white, pink
Dislikes: Durian, spicy food, ghosts

Graduated: December 31, 2011
Reason: Wishes to attend a university.

Spoiler Alert! Click to show or hide

Thank you for always supporting me.
I, Maeda Yuuka, as of 2011/12/31, will be graduating from Smileage and Hello! Project.
Just the other day at our event, the 4 sub members became official members which made me really happy, but at the same time made me realize that it was this timing that I had to use to tell you all something very important.
Since becoming a high school student, I have been unable to keep up with my Smileage work and school at the same time and it has bothered me a great deal. I started to think about my future and realized that my desire to attend a university had grown a lot over time. I was wondering if, at this rate, if I would be able to handle both school work and Smileage, I was really only able to give a half-hearted effort on both things… and was always getting help from other people, and I really disliked that part about me. I thought to myself “Things aren’t going to work out if it keeps going like this”.
I need to work a lot harder if I want to attend a university. But that had always been just talk, up til now nothing had really changed…
If I let these feelings continue, it would not be fair to the other members, nor to all the fans that support me.
I thought a lot about it. I may not be very bright but I put all my energy into thinking about this… and came up with this as the only possible option.
As of now with the four new members joining, it has been a joy to spend every day with the members. To the original members, to the new members, and to all of you who have always supported me, I am very very grateful.
Although it may be sad, we have a new single featuring the 7 of us coming out on 12/28, and I will be working my hardest ever to make this the best one yet!
I am very grateful to so many people, and hope to really enjoy these remaining 2 months, and finish with a smile in the Smileage way!
Please continue to support Smileage from here on after.
2011-10-25 Smileage Maeda Yuuka]

Former Sub-Member

Kosuga Fuyuka
HelloPro’s first Intelligent type in a long time!?
From Kanagawa
11/19/1997 | 13 years-old | 2nd year Middle School
Special Skill: Karate movements, Tea Ceremony
Imitations that your good at: a person eating ramen, a cat

Left: September 9, 2011
Reason: Diagnosed with “sever anemia”; will return as a Hello! Project Egg when fully recovered.

Spoiler Alert! Click to show or hide

The S/mileage official site has just announced that Kosuga Fuyuka has been in terrible health and had to be hospitalized. Upon inspection, she was diagnosed with “severe anemia”. She will be unable to engage in any strenuous activity and was advised for the next few months to focus purely on recovery. Due to these circumstances, she will be stopping her activity as a S/mileage sub member. After her recovery, she will be placed into Hello Project Eggs to restart her career.

In regards to the S/mileage fall concert tour “S/mileage Concert Tour 2011 Fall Gyakushuu no chou mini skirt”, she will not be participating. Source: http://s-mileage.jp/info/3001

It seems that S/mileage is using their Twitter as their blog entry more often than regularly, so I wish there is a translation for their Twitter too. >.< But enjoy all these great links :D

Official Myspace account: http://www.myspace.com/smileage
Official Ustream channel:http://www.ustream.tv/channel/smileagetv
Official Twitter account: http://twitter.com/Smileage (official twitter account for the individual S/mileage members can be located from this twitter account)
Official STICKAM account: http://www.stickam.jp/profile/smileage
Official YouTube account:http://www.youtube.com/user/smileagechannel

Get closer to understanding S/mileage, here's the link to translation of their blogs entries:
Kanon: http://blog.mm-bbs.org/fukuda-kanon
Yuuka:http://blog.mm-bbs.org/maeda-yuuka
Wada: http://blog.mm-bbs.org/wada-ayaka
Saki: http://blog.mm-bbs.org/ogawa-saki
Sub-Members: http://blog.mm-bbs.org/special-translations

News Section

All credits go to:http://hellosayunii.com/ & http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kanon-Fukuda/55581819124?ref=ts & http://www.hello-online.org/
Thank You so much for every bit of info :D

S/mileage 14th Single Announced, Titled “Yattaruchan / Atarashii Watashi ni Nare!”

It has been announced that S/mileage will be releasing their 14th single (and first double A-side single) on July 3rd titled Yattaruchan / Atarashi Watashi ni Nare!

② Smile Sensation Tracklist Released

album tracklist

1. Shin・Nihon no Susume!
2. Tabidachi no Haru ga kita
3. Otona no Tochuu
4. Tenshinranman
5. Suki yo, Junjou Hankouki.
6. Watashi no Kokoro
7. Yuugure Koi no Jikan
8. Nee Senpai
9. Sayonara Sayonara Sayonara
10. Samui ne.

DVD
1.Samui ne。（Close-up Ver.Ⅱ）
2.Tabidachi no Haru ga kita（Another Ver.）
3.Tabidachi no Haru ga kita（Dance Shot Ver.Ⅱ）
4.Yuugure Koi no Jikan(Ayaka Solo Ver.)
5.Yuugure Koi no Jikan(Kanon Solo Ver.)
6.Yuugure Koi no Jikan(Kana Solo Ver.)
7.Yuugure Koi no Jikan(Takechan Solo Ver.)
8.Yuugure Koi no Jikan(Rina Solo Ver.)
9.Yuugure Koi no Jikan(Tamura Solo Ver.)
10.Album making

S/mileage – “② Smile Sensation” HQ Covers Released

Regular edition


Limited Edition
The release date is set for 5/22.

New S/mileage Profile Pictures For “② Smile Sensation” Released

The release date is set for 5/22.

Wada Ayaka & Fukuda Kanon – “S/mileage ② ~AyaKanon 18sai no Yakusoku~” PB Cover Released

The release date is set for 4/25.

Takeuchi Akari's 1st e-Hello! DVD Announced, Titled “Take in spring”

The pre-order session take place from 2/14 till 3/5.
Preview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=E8D2tJ25ICg

S/mileage’s 13th single titled Tabidachi no Haru ga Kita has been released.

(covers and profile pictures in Photos.)
MV: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Xe1IOiDlwtc
Tracklist
CD
Tabidachi no Haru ga Kita
Doushiyou (どうしよう; What Should I Do?)
Tabidachi no Haru ga Kita (Instrumental)
Limited Edition A DVD:
Tabidachi no Haru ga Kita (Music Video)
Tabidachi no Haru ga Kita (Close-up Ver.)
Limited Edition B DVD:
Tabidachi no Haru ga Kita (Music Video)
Tabidachi no Haru ga Kita (Dance Shot Ver.)
Limited Edition C DVD:
Tabidachi no Haru ga Kita (Music Video)
Making of (メイキング映像)

S/mileage – “Samui ne.” PV Released

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ZxFhVH2tNzc

The full PV for S/mileage’s 12th single titled Samui ne. has been released.
The release date is set for 11/28.

Samui ne covers released. HQ covers in group photos.

[11/28] S/mileage 12th Single "Samui ne"

S/mileage 2nd Album Announced


As for the new album, it was expected that this new S/mileage will release one soon since they only have 1 album to date with the original 4 members, so this new album will have quite a lot of variety compared to their first thanks to the many members, and since we’ll get previews soon from the concert, hopefully we’ll get to settle ourselves in the theme of the album and get to hear new sounds from them.

There is no release date for it yet~

S/mileage – “Suki yo, Junjou Hankouki.” MV Released

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=5kPe_AEC3h8
The release date is set for 8/22.

Profile Pictures revealed. Photos in the group album

Suki yo, Junjou Hankouki Covers released

Regular Cover Preview

A radio rip for S/mileage's new single,“Suki yo, Junjou Hankouki”, was released.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjhFuqq4tkk

S/mileage 11th Single To Be Titled “Suki yo, Junjou Hankouki”


The title for S/mileage’s 11th single has been revealed to be Suki yo, Junjou Hankouki.



Hopefully a preview of the main song will be out soon since everything till now points out for this single to be an amazing one from S/mileage!

The release date is set for 8/11.

Movie preview for S/mileage's horror movie "Kaidan Shin Mimibukuro – Igyou"

if you are scared of horror movies do not watch this trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypWpt2cXAFY&feature=player_embedded

the c/w will be S/mileage’s version of Kimi wa Jitensha Watashi wa Densha de Kitaku,
you can hear a PV of their version in the first half of the movie trailor

S/mileage’s 1st Fanclub Tour In Yamanashi Announced


S/mileage will have their 1st fanclub tour in Yamanashi this July.

FC tours are generally considered to be among the best things that FC members can enjoy, since spending time in an exclusive tour around an area with a member/group is something not many fans can do. Morning Musume has had quite a few for their members, and a few members from other groups have had their own (Mano), but S/mileage is among the few groups that haven’t had a chance to have one, until now.

Details for the tour are also out and it seems like it will yet again be somewhat expensive (not surprising though) with prices ranging around 64,800 ~ 65,800 Yen. The trip only takes two days but overall it seems like a good price to pay since not everyone gets to spend a tour with their favorite group.

I encourage those interested in attending since it seems like a nice way to spend the weekend while enjoying Yamanashi, and while the price might be a bit too much for some it seems like a good way to support the group if you are part of the FC.

The FC tour will take place from 7/28 ~ 29.

A birthday Event for Nakanishi Kana has been announced.
Credits


While it hasn’t been official on the hello! project website, Kana has reveled on her blog a birthday event was made of her. I’m excited to see kana has Birthday event. First rina and now kana. Since kana isn’t as popular as the other members, it’s good she is getting a birthday event. It will give her a chance to gain more fans and i think she will have a fun time.

The Event will be taken place on 6/4 and kana said she hopes people will come.

New Profile picture for the single Dot bikini To see them, go to our group photos ♥

Limited A,Limited B,Limited C, Limited D,Regular

Tracklist:
Limited A, B, C, D

01. Dot Bikini
02. Smile Blues / Kanon, Meimei Duet - Sumairu Shimai Smile Sisters
03. Dot Bikini (Instrumental)

Normal
01. Dot Bikini
02. Koibito wa Kokoro No Ouendan
03. Dot Bikini (Instrumental)

S/mileage Music V Collection 2 DVD and Blu-ray Announced

A DVD and Blu-ray version of S/mileage’s Music V Collection 2 have been announced.

Details apart from the title haven’t been released so we don’t know whether or not it will start where the other Music V ended (on Shortcut) or where the Blu-ray file ended (on Tachiagirl), but other than that it should be a great release for S/mileage fans everywhere since you’ll be able to enjoy the MVs from the group in one package.

The release date for the DVD is set for 5/16, and the release date for the blu-ray is set for 6/13.

S/mileage’s 1st Best-Of Album Tracklist


CD tracklist

1. aMa no Jaku
2. Asu wa Date na no ni, Imasugu Koe ga Kikitai
3. Suki-chan
4. Otona ni Narutte Muzukashii!!!
5. Yume Miru 15sai
6. OO Ganbaranakutemo Enende!!
7. Onaji Jikyuu de Hataraku Tomodachi no Bijin Mama
8. Shortcut
9. Koi ni Booing Buu!
10. Uchouten LOVE
11. Tachiagaaru
12. Please Miniskirt Postwoman!
13. Choto Mate Kudasai!
14. Dot Bikini
15. tba [new song]

DVD tracklist

S/mileage History

S/mileage – “Dot Bikini” Full Radio Preview Released


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=GrHErqWAXGY
The full radio preview for S/mileage’s 10th single titled Dot Bikini has been released.

S/mileage’s 1st Best-Of Album Announced

S/mileage will be releasing their first Best-Of album, currently untitled, this May.

I have to say that I didn’t expect them to release a Best-Of album now, specially since it would have been more logical for them to release a full-length album with their singles from the release of their first album till now, but knowing that these past singles don’t include the new members makes it a little more comprehensive as to why they would first release a Best-Of album, and hopefully later on a second official album containing the singles in which the new members have taken part in alongside some new songs.

Since we don’t exactly know what songs the album will contain, I’m guessing that it will at least feature the past singles that weren’t included on an album starting with Shortcut most probably, but we have no idea if they will go all the way into including their latest single Dot Bikini or stop before and include new songs, but since it’s a Best-Of, having all of the singles on it would seem more fitting.

Some fans have also mentioned that it might be possible for the previous 4nin songs with the original lineup to be remade and sung with the new members for this album, but this has yet to be announced, and I can’t wait to find out more details about this release since it’ll be amazing for all S/mileage fans, or for those who would like to have some of their best singles and songs on a single CD.

The release date is set for 5/30.

“S/mileage MegaBank Vol.5 ~2 Years Anniversary Special~” Announced


S/mileage will be holding their 5th MegaBank event in celebration of the 2nd year after their major debut.

With this announcement, the first thing that crossed my mind was how much changes S/mileage has undergone in less than a year, and this celebration makes me recall that S/mileage have only been officially releasing singles for 2 years now, and with already 10 singles at their counter and many various releases, as well as a lot of changes in the members, I’m amazed at how far the group has come in those 2 years.

Megabank events are always a nice way for S/mileage’s fans to see the girls perform a special setlist and have fun together onstage while interacting with all their fans, and since this is the first Megabank event for the new members, I’m really anticipating to see how they will be doing and how well they will be received by fans since they have all gotten better and better over these past few month, so hopefully more details will be out soon about this special event!

The event will take place on 5/12.

Katsuta Rina Birthday Event Announced


A birthday event for Katsuta Rina titled S/mileage’s Katsuta Rina Birthday Event 2012 has been announced.

Birthday events are nothing new since we have been getting quite a few in the past few months, and it’s good to see that we have since it’s a nice change from the usual group focused events where a member doesn’t get to stand out.

Thankfully these events provide fans a a chance to see their favorite member perform a few songs that they wouldn’t sing otherwise, and while Katsuta Rina isn’t exactly the most popular member of S/mileage (realistically) I’m really looking forward to seeing how it turns out since she is very talented.

Hopefully everyone interested attends the event since it’s not everyday that we get to see her perform alone in an event dedicated to her!

The event will take place on 4/6 at 18:30 and 20:00.

S/mileage’s 10th single titled Dot Bikini has been announced.


It will be released in 5 different editions: Regular and Limited D (CD); Limited A, B and C (CD+DVD).

I wasn’t expecting to hear a new release announcement from S/mileage so soon since it feels unreal that they have already released 3 singles with the new members, but I’m really excited about this news since it’s S/mileage’s 10th single in the first place, and since it’s another great opportunity to see what kind of wacky/original/cute theme they’ll come up with this time, knowing that every single release they have had had a special theme featured in the PV, the song, the outfits, etc…

Apart from that, not many information has been released apart from the title and the release date, and I think it’s a really smart move for S/mileage to release a single in May with the titled Dot Bikini since it’s possibly going to be a summery song and May is the time of the year when the weather starts getting hot and everyone is anticipating summertime.

The release date is set for 5/2.

"chotto mate kudasai" has sold about 19,700 in the first week. More sales were counted but weren't updated. way to go s/mileage!

Single V cover

PLEASE MINISKIRT POSTWOMAN HAS SOLD 34,132 COPIES IN ITS FIRST WEEK!




The 34,132 is also better then the best 1st weeks of Berryz Kobo, C-ute and Buono!.
This single’s first week totalled more than all S/mileage singles first weeks and total sales on Oricon.
S/mileage singles with their sales:

10/05/26　**5位　*3週　*4週　*20,438　*24,936　1.22　夢見る １５歳

10/07/28　**6位　*3週　*4週　*18,987　*24,489　1.28　○○ がんばらなくてもええねんで!!

10/09/29　**5位　*4週　*7週　*17,998　*29,533　1.64　同じ時給で働く友達の美人ママ

11/02/09　**5位　*2週　*3週　*20,492　*22,831　1.11　ショートカット

11/04/27　**6位　*2週　*3週　*19,049　*20,954　1.10　恋にBooing ブー！

11/08/03　**5位　*2週　*4週　*29,328　*33,823　1.15　有頂天LOVE

11/09/28　**4位　*3週　*4週　*22,792　*26,328　1.15　タチアガール

Congrats girls!! ^^

Chotto Matte Kudasai updates!


The new 6-nin profile pictures for "Chotto Matte Kudasai!" have been updated on the Hello Project website.



The covers and c/w have also been released.


Regular


Limited A~D
c/w Chance tourai (Chance coming).

The concert rip for S/mileage's 9th single "Chotto Matte Kudasai!" has been released!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qc_1zv0TbqA&feature=player_embedded

The single is set to release on February 1.

Maeda Yuuka Has Officially Graduated From S/mileage and H!P


One of the founding members for S/mileage, Maeda Yuuka, has graduated from the group and Hello! Project at today’s Mega Bank Vol. 4 to return to a normal life and make it into university.



The news of Yuuka’s graduation came very suddenly and like many I was stunned to see yet another founding member leave in such a short time. At first it was somewhat hard to believe since it seemed like Yuuka would be in the group forever, but it’s understandable to see something like this happen since we all grow out of our initial dreams for our future, and it seems like Yuuka did too which is perfectly understandable.

Yuuka was my favorite member of the group and that’s mainly due to her personality and impressive singing talent. Sure, I didn’t pay that much attention to the group, but it was the first main group of H!P that was created after I was a fan and as such I feel a somewhat loose connection to them due to that since their debut makes me remember my life as an H!P fan and just how short it has been compared to how long H!P has been around.

Due to her being my favorite member of the group (alongside Kanon) I, like many, have started to feel like the group is in a way changing a bit too much lately, and the large momentum they had after their debut might be waning. Despite that S/mileage will live on, and so far it seems like this is yet another step in S/mileage’s life, where we will probably see many more members come and leave, but the group will live strong and the new members seem perfectly capable of carrying the group alongside the two remaining original members.



Yuuka will always remain one of the strongest and most memorable members of the group, and while it may be a sad day for S/mileage fans everywhere it’s necessary to look at just when Yuuka decided to graduate, the day 12/31. This day marks a special time of the year where the final page of a chapter is finished and a new leaf is turned to start a new year. In a way, Yuuka has chosen a symbolic day to leave the group, where S/mileage will greet the year 2012 as a 6-nin group and she will start her life as a normal girl working towards becoming the best she can be.

This new page has already turned and as sad as it may be I wish Yuuka the best of luck in her new life, and like all of her fans I hope she achieves every single thing she sets her mind to. Thank you for the years of being part of Hello! Project and showing us your personality and talents.

Thank you Maeda Yuuka and good luck!

"Please Miniskirt Postwoman" Covers and Tracklist have been released!


From left to right:
Top: Regular, Limited A, Limited B
Bottom: Limited C, Limited D, Single V.

The covers are really cute and great, so hopefully everyone buys their copy to support S/mileage and Yuuka~
The release date is set for 12/28.

PV and coupling song for "Please Miniskirt Postwoman" has been released!


The full PV for S/mileage’s 8th single titled Please Miniskirt Postwoman! has been released.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOUi6tndJT0

Also, the radio preview for one of the coupling B-sides "Konnichiwa Konbanwa" has also been released.
The track will be included in the Limited A, B, and C versions of the single.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWRzQmiktYQ

I really love the new songs and since it is the last single to feature Yuuka, I hope everyone supports it and buys the single.
The release date is set for 12/28.

S/mileage 9th single announced, titled "Chotto Matte Kudasai!"


It has just been announced that S/mileage will be releasing their 9th single titled Chotto Matte Kudasai! (Wait a minute!) in February.
The single will come in 4 editions: Regular, Limited A, Limited B and Limited C, and the Single V has already been announced to be released a week after the single as usual.

Since this is the first single without Yuuka, I'm sure fans will be anticipating the new S/mileage!

The release date is set for 2/1.

Maeda Yuuka to release 2nd Photobook titled "See You-karin"


Maeda Yuuka will be releasing her 2nd photobook before she graduates from S/mileage next month.
The title, "See You-karin" is a pun on the words "See You" and and Yuuka's nickname "Yuukarin"~

I'm glad that Yuuka's releasing one more photobook before she graduates! I'm determined that this will be a really good photobook, so hopefully everyone buys a copy~

The release date is set for 12/20.

S/mileage 2011 Fall Tour ~Gyakushuu no MINI SKIRT~ DVD Cover & Tracklist Released


The DVD cover and tracklist for S/mileage 2011 Fall Tour ~Gyakushuu no MINI SKIRT~ has been released.

Tracklist:

1. Tachiagaaru
2. Otona ni narutte muzukashii!
3. Ganbaranakutemo Eenende!!
4. Onna bakari no nichiyoubi
5. Hatsukoi no anata e
6. Panyasan no arubaito
7. aMa no jaku
8. Yumemiru 15 sai
9. Medley (Gakkyuu Iinchou, Asu wa DEETO nanoni Imasugu Koe Ga Kikitai)
10. Jitensha chiririn
11. Shooting star
12. Shortcut
13. Odorou yo
14. Koi ni Booing Buu
15. Onaji Jikyuu de Hataraku Tomodachi no Bijin Mama
16. Uchouten Love
17. Smile oto donburi
18. Sukichan

Hopefully everyone will support S/mileage and reserve a copy.
The release date is set for 12/21.

S/mileage’s All Single Music Video Blu-ray File 2011 have been released!

It seems like a perfect way to have all of the PVs from S/mileage, and especially in high quality. So hopefully everyone has their copy reserved.

The release date is set for 12/21.

"Please Miniskirt Postwoman" Profile Pictures have been updated!

The release date is set for 12/28.

Dance Practice for S/mileage 8th single "Please Miniskirt Postwoman" has been released!

The dance rehearsal for S/mileage's 8th single has been uploaded onto their official Youtube Channel.
Along with seeing the dance, you also get a preview of their new single!

The video link is here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=VkiYh8ybC_A

The release date is set for 12/28.

S/mileage to be Image Models for the "Akihabara Electric Town Winter Campaign 2011″


Just like last year, S/mileage are going to be the image models of the special Akihabara Electric Town Winter Campaign 2011 and will be holding a special mini-live for the occasion.

There is also a special website that has been opened for S/mileage since they are the image of the event, where a special video message from the girls alongside solo messages from each member and special wallpapers are available, as well as a list of recommended products from different well-known labels and many useful information about the event!
http://www.akiba.or.jp/smileage/index.html

The event will take place from 11/23 until the mini-live that will be held on 12/25.

Maeda Yuuka to Graduate S/mileage


Thank you for always supporting me.

I, Maeda Yuuka, as of 2011/12/31, will be graduating from Smileage and Hello! Project.

Just the other day at our event, the 4 sub members became official members which made me really happy, but at the same time made me realize that it was this timing that I had to use to tell you all something very important.

Since becoming a high school student, I have been unable to keep up with my Smileage work and school at the same time and it has bothered me a great deal. I started to think about my future and realized that my desire to attend a university had grown a lot over time. I was wondering if, at this rate, if I would be able to handle both school work and Smileage, I was really only able to give a half-hearted effort on both things… and was always getting help from other people, and I really disliked that part about me. I thought to myself “Things aren’t going to work out if it keeps going like this”.

I need to work a lot harder if I want to attend a university. But that had always been just talk, up til now nothing had really changed…

If I let these feelings continue, it would not be fair to the other members, nor to all the fans that support me.

I thought a lot about it. I may not be very bright but I put all my energy into thinking about this… and came up with this as the only possible option.

As of now with the four new members joining, it has been a joy to spend every day with the members. To the original members, to the new members, and to all of you who have always supported me, I am very very grateful.

Although it may be sad, we have a new single featuring the 7 of us coming out on 12/28, and I will be working my hardest ever to make this the best one yet!

I am very grateful to so many people, and hope to really enjoy these remaining 2 months, and finish with a smile in the Smileage way!

Please continue to support Smileage from here on after.

2011-10-25 Smileage Maeda Yuuka

S/mileage 8th Single: “Please Mini Skirt Post Woman!!”


After S/mileage’s new members were announced, S/mileage 8th single titled Please Mini Skirt Post Woman!! has been announced during the event.

This will be the first single to feature officially Takeuchi Akari, Katsuta Rina, Tamura Meimi and Nakanishi Kana as members of S/mileage.

The release date is set for 12/28.

S/mileage Sub-Members are now Official Members!!


On October 16 at the S/mileage Tachiagaaru event, all 4 sub-members were announced to be full members!
Congratulations to Katsuta, Nakanishi, Meimi, and Takeuchi on becoming full members of S/mileage!

Tachiagaaru Download Links and B-sides!


Tachiagaaru http://www.4shared.com/audio/Ep7l7P4s/Smileage_-_Tachiagaaru.html

Smile Ondon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bto4aoPUHtI & http://www.4shared.com/audio/gVddXFwW/Smileage_-_Smile_Ondon.html

Boogie Train '11 (Cover of Fujimoto Miki) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pidocJhZQdI & http://www.4shared.com/audio/Yy_jPkyE/Smileage_-_Boogie_Train_11.html

S/mileage Singles Ultra Crush Remix http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtVunpB52BQ & http://www.4shared.com/audio/yXQpLLzn/Smileage_Singles_Gekijou_Moe_R.html

“S/mileage 1″ PB Cover Released


The cover for S/mileage’s 4 original member’s PB titled S/mileage 1 has been released.

The PB release will be sort of a memorial to the original 4-nin S/mileage, and will feature Saki, although she is no longer in the group.

The release date is set for 9/26.

S/mileage’s 9/18 Concert: Setlist, and To Be Streamed Live On YouTube


S/mileage’s official YouTube channel has announced that S/mileage’s 9/18 evening concert for their 2011 Fall Concert Tour ~Gakushuu no Chou Mini Skirt~ will be streamed live on YouTube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zohs9tq-n-A
Meimi, Ayaka, Kanon, and Akari are in the video telling that the concert will be streamed on Youtube.

The concert will be streamed live on YouTube on 9/18 at 6PM JST.

You can convert it to your time using this tool: http://www.worldtimeserver.com/convert_time_in_JP.aspx

Also, the setlist for S/mileage Fall Concert Tour 2011 ~Gyakushuu Chou Mini Skirt~ has been released.

1. Tachiagaaru
2. Otona ni Narutte Muzukashii!!!
MC (Kosuga Fuyuka, wearing the Tachiagaaru outfit came to apologize/explain her situation)
3. Ganbaranakute mo ee Nende!! / 1st gen + Nakanishi
4. Onna Bakari no Nichiyoubi / 1st gen + Nakanishi
5. Hatsukoi no Anata e / 1st gen + Tamura
6. Panya-san no Arubaito / 1st gen + Tamura
MC
7. aMa no Jaku / Submembers
8. Yume Miru 15 / Submembers
MC
9. Solo medley: Gakkyuu Incho / Maeda > Asu wa Date na no ni, Ima Sugu Koe ga Kikitai / Fukuda > Smile Bijin / Wada
10. Jitensha Chiririn / 1st gen + Katsuta or Takeuchi (rotates)
MC
11. Shooting Star / 1st gen + Tamura or Nakanishi (rotates)
12. Shortcut / 1st gen + Katsuta
13. Odorou Yo / 1st gen + Katsuta
14. Koi ni Booing Buu! / 1st gen + Takeuchi
15. Onaji Jikyuu de Hataraku Tomodachi no Bijin Mama / 1st gen + Takeuchi
16. Uchouten LOVE

Encore
17. Smile Ondon
MC – Fuyuka came out to say her thanks and apologize again.
18. Sukichan

"Tachiagaaru Preview, Radio Preview, and PV Preview


A concert rip, short radio preview, and 30 second PV preview for S/mileage’s 7th single titled Tachiagaaru has been released.

Concert rip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=hl7dScZuqTQ

Short Radio Preview
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=0fMQV83SHuY

Tachiagaaru 30 Second Commercial
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOhp-NgvrJ4&feature=player_embedded

The release date is set for 9/28.

Tachiagaaru Covers and Tracklist Released!


The covers for S/mileage's 7th single "Tachiagaaru" have been released.

Top: Regular, Limited C, Limited D
Bottom: Limited A, Limited B, Limited E



Single V:
1.Tachiagaaru
2. Smile on-don (Limited A,B, Regular)
2. Boogie Train ’11 (Limited C)
2. S/mileage Singles ultra crush remix (Limited D)
3. Tachiagaaru (Instrumental)

The release date is set for 9/28.

EDIT: The cover/tracklist for the Event V has been released.


1． Tachiagaaru (1st Gen Ver.)
2．Tachiagaaru (Wada Ayaka Close-up Ver.)
3． Tachiagaaru (Maeda Yuuka Close-up Ver.)
4． Tachiagaaru (Fukuda Kanon Close-up Ver.)
5． Tachiagaaru (Sub-member Ver.)

The release date is set for 10/15.

Kosuga Fuyuka To Leave S/mileage, Diagnosed With “Severe Anemia”


It has been announced on S/mileage’s official site that current S/mileage sub-member Kosuga Fuyuka will be leaving S/mileage due to severe anemia, and will later on join Hello! Project Eggs after her long recovery.

According to the S/mileage site announcement, Fuu-chan has been feeling bad and was immediately transferred to the hospital because of her terrible condition, and later on diagnosed with “sever anemia” which seems to be when the body doesn’t produce enough red blood cells that provide oxygen, which causes dizziness, breathing troubles,etc…

The announcement was sudden and unexpected. Hopefully Fuyuka will recover soon, and we hope to see her shine in Eggs someday.

Ogawa Saki is Graduating S/mileage


According to an announcement from the S/mileage site, Ogawa Saki will graduate from Hello! Project and S/mileage.

Here’s a translation of the post by Takamaruyo:
This is an important announcement concerning S/mileage.
Thanks for always supporting S/mileage.
We have an important announcement about S/mileage’s Ogawa Saki.
Following the Uchouten LOVE Live Event on August 27th at Higashi Betsuin Hall in Nagoya, Ogawa Saki will be graduating from S/mileage and Hello! Project.

Comment from Tsunku
Thank you gratefully for your continual support of Hello! Project and myself.
Let’s get right to the announcement I want to tell you.
From S/mileage, who has recently gain 5 sub-members, Ogawa Saki will be graduating from S/mileage and subsequently from Hello! Project.
Early in May this year
“Earlier, I have been contemplated and consolidated with staffs, about returning to being a normal middle school student. I feel very strongly about this, please let me quit.”
She has made this request.
Even being the youngest in the group, I have entrusted her with her singing skills.
However, now, from here on and out, as a group and each member individually, their strong desires to improve persist.
Even as a producer, it’s not in the best interest of the group and members to continue to force a member in doubt to endure more group activities, therefore Ogawa’s request has been accepted.
It was officially announced at first that this unit’s member might increase or decrease, it was due this is reason that an urgent S/mileage member audition was held in June this year.
Due to various conditions of the group, herself and other parties involved, as well as terms and conditions on contract, it was not until today that this information and her will can be reported, please accept my apologizes.
Also, she is still an immature student.
A working adult would understand that abandoning work half way is an inexcusable act, but please consider her straight and strong feelings, and watch over her with your warm and love.
Therefore, all fans, please take care of S/mileage which is still in its infant stage.
For this hasty written letter as a report, please excuse me
2011/08/24
S/mileage Producer
Tsunku

Comment from Ogawa Saki
Thank you for always supporting me.
As of August 27th 2011 I, Ogawa Saki, will graduate from S/mileage as well as Hello! Project.
Since our major debut last year in May, I have enjoyed every single day as part of S/mileage.
However, somewhere down in my heart, I felt there was a gap between myself and the S/mileage me. I have talked it over with the staff many times and have been constantly worrying about it, and with everyone working their hardest to move forward and myself still uncertain of things, I decided that it was not in the best interest of S/mileage and I will return to being just a normal girl.
I apologize for the last minute announcement.
While there may be feelings of sadness, S/mileage will always be a group with it’s trademark smile!
I’ll be working my hardest to end with a smile until my last event on 8/27, I know there isn’t a lot of time left but I hope you can support me.
The new members will power up S/mileage after I graduate so I hope you’ll continue to support them.
Thank you very much for all your support up til now.
2011/08/24
S/mileage Ogawa Saki

This announcement was sudden and shocking. However, we hope Saki will continue to keep her smile, and even with her gone, S/mileage will live on as the group with it's trademark smile. She graduated on August 27th, 2011.

Watch the streamed event of her graduation here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uU6AqgAtMAM&feature=player_embedded

S/mileage New Members Announced!


The new S/mileage members were announced at the Hello! Project 2011 Summer ~Nippon no Mirai wa WOW WOW Live~ on August 14.

All 5 girls are not yet official members of the group; they are all sub-members. They will appear in the S/mileage's upcoming 7th single and will take part in S/mileage's fall concert.

Their performance in the concert will determine their permanence.The new members have the chances of:
- becoming a full member
- entering the Eggs
- making a new unit
- or leaving the idol world

The 5 new “sub” members are:



Nakanishi Kana, Kosuga Fuyuka, Takeuchi Akari, Katsuta Rina, and Tamura Meimi.

Congratulations to the new submembers!

S/mileage’s 3rd Audition Process To Be Streamed Live On Nico Nico


S/mileage's 3rd Audition Process was streamed live on Nico Nico on July 27.

There were 12 girls who made it to the final round:

1. Miyazaki
2. Jang Da Yeon
3. Aogi
4. Yamaga
5. Nakanishi
6. Kosuga
7. Takeuchi Akari
8. Katsuta Rina
9. Tamura Meimi
10. Miyamoto Karin
11. Fujii
12. Oda

(Three eggs and the Korean Audition winner.)

You can view a detailed report here: http://sayunii.wordpress.com/2011/07/27/smileage-audition-3rd-round-live-stream-report/#more-25045 And here: http://airiindeshou.blogspot.com/2011/07/smileage-auditions-round-3-screenshots.html

You can download the entire stream here: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=8JGCT206

S/mileage’s 7th Single Announced: “Tachiagaaru”


S/mileage’s 7th single and the first to feature the new member(s) has been announced and it will be title Tachiagaaru.

The single will be released in 6 editions: Regular (CD), Limited A (CD+DVD), Limited B (CD+DVD), Limited C (CD+DVD), Limited D (CD+DVD), Limited E (Reduced Price [500 Yen] Content Unknown), and the Single V will follow one week later.

The title of the song that seems to be a play on words that Sohee @ JPLOP judged being: Tachiagare (Stand up!) and GAARU (Girl(s)).

The release date is set for 9/28. The Single V will be out on 10/12.

“Jitensha Chiririn” Full Radio Preview Released


A full radio preview for S/mileage’s 6th single’s B-side for the Limited Editions titled Jitensha Chiririn (Bicycle Chiririn) has been released.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bW1NMlxYkd8&feature=player_embedded

The release date is set for 8/3.

The MV for Uchouten LOVE has been released!


The MV for Uchouten LOVE has been released on the s/mileage official Youtube channel.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqKryI3Sl4U

The covers and tracklist for Uchouten LOVE has been released!


From left to right: Regular, Limited A, Limited B, Limited D, Single V, Limited C


There will also be event-only individual covers for each member.


There will also be a special Box-set containing all 5 versions of the single in one single packaged-box that will contain a special ticket to have a 5shot picture (fan+S/mileage) for their last days as a 4nin group.

Tracklist:
Regular: Uchouten LOVE, Chu! Natsu Party, Uchouten LOVE (Instrumental)
Limited A: Uchouten LOVE, Jitensha chiririn, Uchouten LOVE (Instrumental), Dance shot vers.
Limited B: Same as Limited A, 4 lip-shot vers.
Limited C: Same as Limited A and B, School chorus vers.
Limited D: Same as Limited A, B and C + Event ticket

Profile pictures for Uchouten LOVE has been released!

The single will be released on August 3.

2nd Audition Process to Stream On Nico Nico


The S/mileage 2nd Audition Process streamed on Nico Nico.

- 2,000 participated in the selection.
- 50 passed the first round.
- It will be streamed from the interviewers angle, so we can “witness the discovery of new raw talents”.
- The second interview will consist of: Introduction, singing, forehead check, dental check, etc.
- Respect their privacy.
- No S/mileage members will appear.
- They bgm may change.

The streaming began on 7/9 at 1pm JST.

You can view a detailed report on the stream here:http://sayunii.wordpress.com/2011/07/09/smileage-audition-2nd-round-live-stream-report/#more-24293

And you are able to watch the whole stream from Nico Nico here: http://www.tudou.com/programs/view/WVltGMRRdw0/

Short Video from S/mileage Audition Released!


Earlier today the official S/mileage Youtube site uploaded a video of the new S/mileage member auditions.

The video features about 10 minutes of shots of the many applicants who were lined up for the audition, as well as a surprise appearance by S/mileage showing their support and encouraging them to do their best. Apart from a small comment from S/mileage we also get to see footage of some of the girls auditioning as well as some short interviews by the cameraman.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rT534YdUTzQ&feature=player_embedded

EDIT: Another video has been released: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3JA5SR8mvI&feature=relmfu

S/mileage New Member Auditions Announced!!


S/mileage announced that they will be holding an audition for a new member.

This is quite the shock to fans since we have grown very attached to the 4nin S/mileage, but many are excited to see how this will turn out.

The requirements to join are:

* By 1st of May 2011 a girl who is in middle- or high school. Or in that age (13~18)
* Must have parental/guardian’s agreement agreement, sign and stamp.

The first round will require singing and an interview in Shibuya in June.

The auditions will take place on 6/4 ~ 5 from 11:00 ~17:00.

Official Page: http://s-mileage.jp/member-bosyu.shtml

Video of the announcement + S/mileage reactions http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7FrrpIz2RU

S/mileage and C-ute Collaboration Concert Setlist and DVD!


Tracklist:

01 Seishun Song (All)
02 Onaji Jikyuu de Hataraku Tomodachi no Bijin Mama (All – Monologues: Hagiwara, Maeda)
- MC1 (All)
03 Koi ni Booing Buu! (S/mileage)
04 Kiss me Aishiteru (C-ute)
05 Aitai Lonely Christmas (C-ute)
06 Shortcut (S/mileage)
07 Odorou yo (All)
- MC2
08 Otona ni Narutte Muzukashii!! (Suzuki, Okai, Wada, Maeda)
09 Meguru Koi no Kisetsu (Yajima, Nakajima, Hagiwara, Fukuda, Ogawa)
10 SHINES (All)
- Quiz (the member who wins gets to pick another member to sing a song with as a duo)
11 Duo (depends on the winner)
12 Dance battle : Ganbaranakutemo ee Nende! & Ookina Ai de Motenashite
13 Onna Bakari no Nichiyoubi (S/mileage)
14 Midnight Temptation (C-ute)
15 Yume Miru 15sai (S/mileage)
16 Chou WONDERFUL! (C-ute)
17 Dance de Bakoon! (All)
18 Suki-chan (All)
ENCORE
19 Dekkai Uchuu ni Ai ga Aru (All)
20 Sakura Chirari (All)

A DVD release for C-ute and S/mileage’s joint concert titled C-ute & S/mileage Premium Live 2011 Haru ~C & S Collaboration Dai Sakusen~ has been announced. (A Blu-Ray release will follow somewhere in August). The release date is set for 7/13.

Koi ni Booing Buu! PV released!


S/mileage's 5th single "Koi ni Booing Buu!" has been released on the official S/mileage Youtube channel. http://youtu.be/khFjQDiCKE4

The release date is set for 4/27.

*Koi ni Booing Buu! outfits released


The official H!P page has been updated with S/mileage's 5th single indi