AZALEA is a sub-unit under Aqours. The unit consists of three members: Kanan Matsuura, Dia Kurosawa, and Hanamaru Kunikida. They debuted with the song Torikoriko PLEASE!!. Their unit color is pink.[1] Their fans are called "Torikobito" (トリコビト ).
Group Formation[]
The group was formed in phases:
- On December 2015, six different configurations were offered to be chosen from.
- On January 2016, the unit compositions were revealed, and people were asked to submit names for them.
- On March 2016, the choices for unit names were revealed.
- On April 2016, the chosen unit names were revealed.
Etymology[]
Due to the image presented by the members, many of the name submissions have meanings emphasizing elegance, gentleness, and the traditional image the members have. Other highlighted submissions are "Pione," and "KANARIA."
AZALEA's name was taken from the prefecture flower of Shizuoka, the Azalea. In Flower Language, Azalea means "patient" or "modest," which reflects the image of the unit.
Group Introduction[]
Their group introduction goes:「恋の喜び咲かせます、AZALEAです。」 ("Koi no yorokobi sakasemasu, AZALEA desu"), which translates to "Blooming with the joy of love, we are AZALEA".[2]
Songs[]

First single by AZALEA
AZALEA's first single is "Torikoriko PLEASE!!".
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Release Date: May 25, 2016

Bonus CD by AZALEA
"LONELY TUNING" is a bonus CD by AZALEA for purchasing the entire set of Season 1 Blu-ray Volumes from Sofmap.
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Release Date: March 24, 2017

Second Single by AZALEA
AZALEA's second single is "GALAXY HidE and SeeK".
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Release Date: May 31, 2017

Bonus CD by AZALEA
"Sotsugyou desu ne" is a bonus CD by AZALEA for purchasing the entire set of Season 2 Blu-ray Volumes from Sofmap.
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Release Date: June 22, 2018

SIF Collaboration Single by AZALEA
"Amazing Travel DNA" is a Love Live! School Idol Festival collaboration single sung by AZALEA.
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Release Date: December 11, 2019

Album by AZALEA
"We'll get the next dream!!!" is an album sung by AZALEA
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Release Date: June 23, 2021
Other Data[]
Unit Introduction[3] |
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Unit B: The sisterly trio with both elder and younger sister types. Kanan x Dia x Hanamaru (Traditional Japanese Type)
Matsuura Kanan: We'll work hard as the long-haired trio!♪ Kurosawa Dia: We'll show you our adult charms♡ Kunikida Hanamaru: I'll just have to follow the lead of these reliable two zura! |
First Single Comments[4] |
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Torikoriko PLEASE!!
Matsuura Kanan Kunikida Hanamaru Kurosawa Dia |
Trivia[]
- AZALEA can be compared to either μ's' BiBi or lily white, but it's more similar to the latter.
- AZALEA is composed of two third years and one first year like BiBi.
- AZALEA gives a pure feeling and has a member of each attribute like lily white.
- AZALEA coincidentally appears together in Kimi no Kokoro wa Kagayaiteru kai? during the first dance sequence prior to the unit's official formation.
- Hanamaru, AZALEA's youngest member is the shortest while her voice actress Kanako Takatsuki is the tallest.
- AZALEA is the only original Aqours subunit in which none of its members are also part of YYY.
- Due to Kanako's issues regarding her adjustment disorder, AZALEA has recently not been able to perform as a 3-member unit since the group's 1st LoveLive! concert.
Gallery[]
Characters[]
Miscellaneous[]
Voice Actresses[]
Live Appearances[]
References[]
- ↑ https://official-goods-store.jp/lovelive/v2/product/detail/LLV089
- ↑ SIF Thanksgiving Festival 2016 AZALEA Special Talk Stage
- ↑ Dengeki G's Magazine January 2016 issue
- ↑ Dengeki G's Magazine July 2016 issue