BEYOOOOONDS is an 11-member group under Hello! Project which is formed out of a collective of 3 subunits.Discover everything about BEYOOOOONDS with our comprehensive guide. Uncover the magic of their unique blend of theater and idol elements that captivates fans worldwide.Explore their music, energy, and the charm of each member. Whether you're a seasoned fan or just starting to discover BEYOOOOONDS, let's go on this exciting journey together.


New Release

Motome yo... Unmei no Tabibito-zan / Yume sae Egakenai Yozora ni wa
(Seek... The Traveler's Arithmetic of Destiny / Under a Night Sky You Can't Even Dream)
Released: April 12, 2023

  1. Motome yo... Unmei no Tabibito-zan ( MV | Live | ENG Lyrics )

  2. Yume sae Egakenai Yozora ni wa ( MV | Live | ENG Lyrics )


Featured Live Videos

koisuru ginga - the galaxy of love
kinoko takenoko taisenki beyooooophonic
hey beyonda live

More videos


featured backstage videos

motome yo unmei no tabibitozan stage practice version
Koshi Tanta Turn Acapella Version
Beyooooonds x Orchestra Beyooooophonic The Making

The name "BEYOOOOONDS" comes from the word "Beyond", meaning to go outside the limits or having progressed more than a given range. It expresses their hope that BEYOOOOONDS will freely and widely expand into the future, breaking past conventional frameworks. They aim to be a group like a slime that can adapt to any shape or form!


The group CHICA#TETSU combines two words: CHICA means "girl" in Spanish, and TETSU means "philosophy" in Japanese. The name CHICA#TETSU means "a girl who thinks deeply about things," and it reflects the group's desire to express the sensitive feelings that girls have deep inside through their performances.

Chica#Tetsu History Video

ame no mori kawa umi

Ame (Rain), Mori (Forest), Kawa (River), Umi(Forest) - The group name represents nature and the cycle of life. The rain falls gently, enveloping the forest -> The rain drops that fall on the trees quietly seep into the river -> The river eventually leads out to the sea. This cycle is eternal. They hope to enrich people's hearts as a group.

Ame no Mori Kawa Umi History Video

The word "SEASON" refers to the four seasons and seasoning in cooking, which brings out the flavor of a dish. The members of this sub-unit are expected to add their special skills to the group's performance, giving it more flavor. We hope that each member will bring out the best in the group by adding vivid colors and flavors.

SeasoningS History Video

Members


As of March 1st, BEYOOOOONDS / CHICA#TETSU leader Ichioka Reina has graduated from the group.


ame no mori kawa umi


Ichioka reina / 一岡玲奈

  • Unit: CHICA#TETSU Leader (2018-2024)

  • Member color: Light Blue

  • Nickname: Icchan

  • DOB: Feb 25, 1999 (Pisces)

  • Blood Type: A

  • Height: 162cm

  • Birthplace: Tokyo

Reina is an idol with an inspiring Cinderella story and encyclopedic knowledge of trains!As the group’s resident cool beauty, it might be surprising to find out that she’s a bit of an airhead. Even so, she’s a hard worker that never gives up on her dreams! Before debuting in BEYOOOOONDS, she was in the trainee program for about 7 years. Icchan is a seasoned professional that also knows how to take her interests to the next level! She loves trains so much that she even became the Anniversary Ambassador for the Oimachi Line’s 90th anniversary!In December of 2023, it was announced that she would take a break due to an undisclosed health condition. Announced and effective on March 1st, because of her unstable health, she determined that it would be too difficult to make a return to the group, and thus graduated from BEYOOOOONDS and Hello! Project.Official Statement

Shimakura Rika

Shimakura Rika / 島倉りか

  • Unit: CHICA#TETSU

  • Member color: Lavender

  • Nickname: Rika-sama, Rika-chan, Rika-chun

  • DOB: Aug 20, 2000 (Leo)

  • Blood Type: A

  • Height: 154cm

  • Birthplace: Tokyo

Rika is a summer-lover with a sweet and spicy personality!Don’t let looks fool you, Rika might look sweet but she has a wild personality! Her interests are many, but she’s passionate about all of them: Showa-era Pop, The Marvel Cinematic Universe, and dinosaurs! Members describe her to be effortlessly funny and to act like a little boy, and sometimes you'll see her holding insects!

Ichioka Reina

Nishida Shiori

Nishida Shiori / 西田汐里

  • Unit: CHICA#TETSU

  • Member color: Hot Pink

  • Nickname: Shiorin, Nishi, Nishi-chan

  • DOB: Jun 7, 2003 (Gemini)

  • Blood Type: B

  • Height: 151cm

  • Birthplace: Kyoto

Shiori is the definition of IDOL - A classic idol who is adored by all!She is the CEO of azatoi! While at first it might seem that she’s childish, when it comes to performance she’s a veteran! Her singing ability is one of the best among the group, and her range is undoubtedly unmatched! You’ll fall in love with every part of her performance: her soothing voice, dynamic dancing, and CUTE cute gestures!

Shimakura Rika

Eguchi Saya

Eguchi Saya / 江口紗耶

  • Unit: CHICA#TETSU

  • Member color: Daisy

  • Nickname: Sayarin, Princess Sayarin

  • DOB: Aug 1, 2003 (Leo)

  • Blood Type: O

  • Height: 169cm

  • Birthplace: Hyogo

** Saya’s easygoing and a bit goofy. And occasionally her long legs go viral…?
**
Saya is often found in funny situations, such as her legs going viral on Twitter because they’re so long! Keep on the lookout for her soothing voice, she has a wide vocal range, and once you hear it you’ll never go back! She loves macarons, watching anime, and she can play the jawharp.

Nishida Shiori

Takase Kurumi

Takase Kurumi / 高瀬くるみ

  • Unit: Ame no Mori Kawa Umi Leader

  • Member color: Mint Green

  • Nickname: Kurumin

  • DOB: Mar 16, 1999 (Pisces)

  • Blood Type: A

  • Height: 150cm

  • Birthplace: Tochigi

** Kurumi is a reliable leader who is really good at MC’ing! She's also a voice actress! **Kurumi is a levelheaded leader who's always efficient at MC-ing. She makes sure that nobody is left out in conversations and takes care of the members like a mother. She seems stern on the outside but tends to act like a spoiled child in front of the members.As a member of the voice acting unit HY:RAIN, Kurumin's expressive voice brings the lyrics of her songs to life!

Eguchi Saya

Maeda Kokoro

Maeda Kokoro / 前田こころ

  • Unit: Ame no Mori Kawa Umi

  • Member color: Sea Blue

  • Nickname: Maekoko, Koko-chan

  • DOB: Jun 23, 2002 (Cancer)

  • Blood Type: A

  • Height: 168cm

  • Birthplace: Saitama

** Kokoro is a certified second-degree black belt in karate! Her performance is sharp and a must-see. **Kokoro is not only a talented karate fighter, but she's also an amazing performer. Her sharp and dynamic dance moves, along with her powerful and clear singing voice, keep many people glued to her hearty performance!Her catchphrase, "My heart is here!" reflects her kindness and sincerity. Kokoro is the kindest soul you'll ever meet. She loves her BEYOOOOONDS members more than anything, and hopes that you love them too!

Takase Kurumi

Yamazaki Yuhane

Yamazaki Yuhane / 山﨑夢羽

  • Unit: Ame no Mori Kawa Umi

  • Member color: Italian Red

  • Nickname: Yuha, Hanechi, Yuhaemon

  • DOB: Nov 5, 2002 (Scorpio)

  • Blood Type: AB

  • Height: 159cm

  • Birthplace: Aichi

** Yuhane's voice is so strong and powerful that she doesn't run out of breath when she sings. **Yuhane can belt out a song from start to finish without taking a breath or sounding breathy. Her voice sounds effortless and powerful, even when she hits high notes. Her voice is so stable that even if the pitch is high, it sounds pleasant and not strained.She's a huge fan of Doraemon and hosts her own Doraemon-themed show. She's actually pretty funny and a bit weird, but in a likable way. (Psst... she's also obsessed with one of the members named Shimakura Rika)

Maeda Kokoro

Okamura Minami

Okamura Minami / 岡村美波

  • Unit: Ame no Mori Kawa Umi

  • Member color: Pink

  • Nickname: Miimi

  • DOB: Oct 20, 2004 (Libra)

  • Blood Type: O

  • Height: 160cm

  • Birthplace: Osaka

** When Minami smiles, she infects those around her with happiness. Her smile is like sunshine, and it will save the world. **Minami is always smiling, but she shows off her cool side when she performs songs by Ame no Mori Kawa Umi. Many fans have fallen in love with how she can be so cute and so cool at the same time!In addition to her cuteness, she's also interested in geography, chemistry and classic American cars. Her other hobbies include DJ-ing and collecting vintage American toys.

Yamazaki Yuhane

Kiyono Momohime

Kiyono Momohime / 清野桃々姫

  • Unit: Ame no Mori Kawa Umi

  • Member color: Orange

  • Nickname: Hime-chan, Momohime

  • DOB: Dec 22, 2004 (Capricorn)

  • Blood Type: O

  • Height: 156cm

  • Birthplace: Tokyo

** Momohime is gifted with a wide range of vocal talents, from beatboxing to talkbox. **Momohime is an idol with a variety of musical skills, including beatboxing and talkbox. She is always full of energy, and her performances are a great way to lift the spirits of those who watch them. She's also a super charismatic performer who puts lots of care into her performances, so pay attention to see how she spices it up! You'll also want to pay attention to her doodles, which are almost always a delight.

Okamura Minami

Hirai Miyo

Hirai Miyo / 平井美葉

  • Unit: SeasoningS Leader

  • Member color: Purple

  • Nickname: Miyo-chan, Miyo, Miyorin

  • DOB: Dec 11, 1999 (Sagittarius)

  • Blood Type: A

  • Height: 156cm

  • Birthplace: Tokyo

** On stage, Miyo's performances are incredibly cool. Off stage, she's super adorable and well-liked among the Hello! Project members. **Miyo's performances may lead you to believe that she is a "cool" member, but as soon as she stops performing, she loses her "cool" image and starts speaking in this half-width katakana-like speech which can be seen as either funny or soothing.Miyo's forte is dance and her style is often described as cool and beautiful by teachers and members. She is also a skilled singer, and her voice is frequently called upon to sing the lower harmonies.

Kiyono Momohime

Kobayashi Honoka

Kobayashi Honoka / 小林萌花

  • Unit: SeasoningS

  • Member color: Green

  • Nickname: Honopi, Koba

  • DOB: Aug 16, 2000 (Leo)

  • Blood Type: A

  • Height: 164cm

  • Birthplace: Tokyo

** Honoka is a brilliant pianist who not only performs live piano on stage but also sings and dances. **Honoka plays the piano for many of the group's songs. During live performances, she switches between dancing, singing and playing the piano seamlessly. Aside from idol work, she is also attending a music academy. Honoka is not only an accomplished pianist; she is also a highly skilled illustrator and seamstress. There seems to be no limit to what she can do, but she can also bake, speak English (pretty well!), crochet, photography, you name it!

Hirai Miyo

Satoyoshi Utano

Satoyoshi Utano / 里吉うたの

  • Unit: SeasoningS

  • Member color: Medium Blue

  • Nickname: Uutan, Uu-chan, Utano-chan

  • DOB: Sep 22, 2000 (Virgo)

  • Blood Type: A

  • Height: 157cm

  • Birthplace: Tokyo

** Utano is a graceful dancer with touches of femininity in her moves. She's also the makeup guru of the group. **She's also a girl with a bottomless heart, nobody beats Utano in her passion for what she loves! Not only is Utano an extremely talented dancer (she's most skilled at waack dancing), her passion for her interests is unmatched. She loves many things, including her dog Omochi, PreCure, makeup (she often helps out the other members with their makeup), and DIY! She’s an idol with immeasurable charm and will definitely make your heart skip a beat!

Kobayashi Honoka


4th Single

求めよ…運命の旅人算/夢さえ描けない夜空には

Motome yo... Unmei no Tabibito-zan / Yume sae Egakenai Yozora ni wa
April 12, 2023

  1. Motome yo... Unmei no Tabibito-zan ( MV | Live | Lyrics )

  2. Yume sae Egakenai Yozora ni wa ( MV | Live | Lyrics )


3rd Single

英雄~笑って!ショパン先輩~/ハムカツ黙示録

Eiyuu ~Waratte! Chopin Senpai~ / Hamkatsu Mokushiroku
March 2, 2022

  1. Eiyuu ~Waratte! Chopin Senpai~ ( MV | Live | Lyrics )

  2. Hamkatsu Mokushiroku ( MV | Live | Lyrics )

  3. Furefure Everyday ( MV | Live | Lyrics )


2nd Single

激辛LOVE / Now Now Ningen / こんなハズジャナカッター!

Gekikara LOVE / Now Now Ningen / Konna Hazu ja Nakatta!
March 3, 2021

  1. Gekikara LOVE ( MV | Lyrics )

  2. Now Now Ningen ( MV | Live | Lyrics )

  3. Konna Hazu ja Nakatta! ( MV | Live | Lyrics )

  4. Ninenmae no Yokohama Eki Nishiguchi - CHICA#TETSU ( Live | Lyrics )

  5. Yabai Koi no Yaiba - Ame no Mori Kawa Umi ( Live | Lyrics )

  6. Watashi to Odorinasai! - SeasoningS ( Live | Lyrics )

  7. Vitamin ME ( MV | Live | Lyrics )


Debut Single

眼鏡の男の子/ニッポンノD・N・A!/ Go Waist

Megane no Otoko no Ko / Nippon no D・N・A! / Go Waist
August 7, 2019

  1. Megane no Otoko no Ko ( MV | Live | Lyrics )

  2. Nippon no D・N・A! ( MV | Live | Lyrics )

  3. Go Waist ( MV | Live | Lyrics )

  4. GIRL ZONE - Ame no Mori Kawa Umi ( Live | Lyrics )

  5. Toei Oedo Sen no Roppongi Eki de Dakishimete - CHICA#TETSU ( Live | Lyrics )


2nd Album

BEYOOOOO2NDS

September 28, 2022

Disc 1 - BEYO Edition

  1. Koshi Tanta Turn ( Live | Lyrics )

  2. Eiyuu ~Waratte! Chopin Senpai~ ( MV | Live | Lyrics )

  3. Hey! BEYONDA ( Live | Lyrics )

  4. Now Now Ningen ( MV | Live | Lyrics )

  5. Namida no Castanet ( Live | Lyrics )

  6. Gekikara LOVE ( MV | Lyrics )

  7. Hamkatsu Mokushiroku ( MV | Live | Lyrics )

  8. Never Never know ~Kome-ha to Pan-ha no Love Wars~ ( Live | Lyrics )

  9. Vitamin ME ( MV | Live | Lyrics )

  10. Furefure Everyday ( MV | Live | Lyrics )

  11. GOGO Daijin ( Live | Lyrics )

  12. Konna Hazu ja Nakatta! ( MV | Live | Lyrics )

  13. Only Lonely ( Live | Lyrics )

Disc 2 - UNIT Edition

  1. Machiawase wa JR Umeda Eki de - CHICA#TETSU ( Lyrics )

  2. Junkan - Ame no Mori Kawa Umi ( Lyrics )

  3. Get Back! Vinyl Kasa no Daibouken - SeasoningS ( Lyrics )

  4. Ninenmae no Yokohama Eki Nishiguchi - CHICA#TETSU ( Live | Lyrics )

  5. Yabai Koi no Yaiba - Ame no Mori Kawa Umi ( Live | Lyrics )

  6. Watashi to Odorinasai! - SeasoningS ( Live | Lyrics )


1st Album

BEYOOOOOND1St

November 27, 2019

  1. OOOOOVERTURE

  2. Atsui! ( MV | Live | Lyrics )

  3. Nippon no D・N・A! ( MV | Live | Lyrics )

  4. Takanawa Gateway Eki ga Dekiru Koro ni wa - CHICA#TETSU ( Live | Lyrics )

  5. We Need a Name! - Hirai Miyo, Kobayashi Honoka, Satoyoshi Utano ( Live | Lyrics )

  6. Sokora no Yatsu to wa Onaji ni Saretakunai - Ame no Mori Kawa Umi ( Live | Lyrics )

  7. Kinoko Takenoko Daisenki ( Live | Lyrics )

  8. Sayokyoku "Megane no Otoko no Ko"

  9. Megane no Otoko no Ko ( MV | Live | Lyrics )

  10. Koi no O-Swing ( Live | Lyrics )

  11. Bunkasai Jikkou Iinchou no Koi (Lyrics)

  12. Gannen Bungee Jump ( Live | Lyrics )

  13. Ren'ai Bugyou ( Live | Lyrics )

  14. GIRL ZONE - Ame no Mori Kawa Umi ( Live | Lyrics )

  15. Toei Oedo Sen no Roppongi Eki de Dakishimete - CHICA#TETSU ( Live | Lyrics )

  16. Go Waist ( MV | Live | Lyrics )

  17. Nobishiro ~Beyond the World~ ( Live | Lyrics )


BEYOOOOO2NDS SKITS

Enjoy reading the scripts for the 2nd album Interlude Skits... Now in Screenplay formatting!

  1. Interlude 1 - No BEYONDA! No Life! (Translation)

  2. Interlude 2 - No BEYONDA! No Life! part 2 (Translation)

  3. Interlude 3 - Kokoro and Rika’s Dream Match (Translation)

  4. Interlude 4 - Kokoro and Rika’s Dream Match part 2 (Translation)

  5. Interlude 5 - The Committee Gone Astray (Translation)


BEYOOOOOND1St SKITs

眼鏡の男の子~いってらっしゃい南アフリカ編~

The Boy with Glasses Off To South Africa Arc

  1. Scene 1 - Prologue (Translation)

  2. Scene 2 - Family Restaurant (Translation)

  3. Scene 3 - Toshimaen (Translation)

  4. Scene 4 - Family Restaurant (Translation)

  5. Scene 5 - Dance Vocational School (Translation)

  6. Scene 6 - Family Restaurant (Translation)

  7. Scene 7 - Toshimaen Flashback (Translation)

  8. Scene 8 - Yumegaoka Station Platform (Translation)

  9. Scene 9 - Sugamo Jizodori Shopping Street (Translation)

  10. Scene 10 - Yumegaoka Station Platform (Translation)

  11. Scene 11 - Family Restaurant (Translation)

  12. Scene 12 - Shot Scene (Translation)

  13. Scene 13 - Cafe Rodin (Translation)

Stageplay


ビヨサイユ宮殿 / Beyosailles Kyuuden

November 11 - 20, 2022

Story

Marie Antoinette lived a glamorous life at the Palace of Versailles, but she is tired of her life at the French court. "Songs are not meant to be sung, but they should be made to be sung." Back in her native Austria, she could sing whenever she wanted, but she is not even allowed to sing at the French court. "Even a bird in a cage can sing, but I can't sing..." Then, a strange thing happened to Marie. When she fell, she slipped forward in time to modern Japan!She finds herself in an idol audition venue. Marie believes that she is dreaming of herself in a world she has never seen before. "If it's a dream, then you have to enjoy it!" Marie sang as hard as she could, and ended up passing the audition!Thus, Marie Antoinette became a member of the idol group "BURBOOOOONS"!

Cast


眠れる森のビヨ / Nemureru Mori no Biyo

April 16 - 25, 2021

Story

Hikaru of the drama club aims for a national tournament and continues to practice with his friends today. Though they sometimes quarrel, they are aiming for the best work, and they are in full throttle in their youth! They are living in the moment now...!

Cast


アラビヨーンズナイト / Arabeyooooonds Nights

October 9 - 18, 2020

Story

Modern schoolgirls have entered Arabian Nights.
They join forces with Aladdin, Alibaba, and Sindbad to create the greatest tale!
Dazzling, ominous, very mysterious, and very fun. That is... Arabeyooooonds Nights!


リボーン~13人の魂は神様の夢を見る~ / Reborn
~13nin no Tamashii wa Kami-sama no Yume wo Miru~

November 14 - 24, 2019

Story

The god Enma has gathered the souls of great people in history.
From Jeanne d'Arc, Cleopatra, and Napoleon to Marie Antoinette,
Oda Nobunaga, and Akechi Mitsuhide... the group is truly worldwide!
However, one of the souls, Bebe, does not have memories of their past life. "Why don't I have memories of my past like everyone else?" Then Enma makes a loud declaration. "Well then, let's begin the audition of life, to be reborn!"Who will be reborn? What did Bebe do in their past life? And what are the souls' futures? Bebe's trial begins!!


不思議の国のアリスたち / Fushigi no Kuni no Alicetachi

April 19 - 29, 2019

Story

One girl loses her way into Wonderland after chasing a white rabbit. There she meets the Queen of Hearts, the Playing Card Soldiers, and Alices...?! "I'm the real Alice!" Nine Alices begin a fierce battle over who gets the rightful place as Alice the heroine of Wonderland!
BEYOOOOONDS lead their first stage production in which singing, dancing, juggling, and magic are interwoven!! It's a mysterious fantasy performance show!

FAQ


1. Where can I get regular updates about BEYOOOOONDS?
Please follow our Twitter account @beyondsupdates for English news and occasional member's blog translations. You can also check out the group's official Twitter, Instagram, Tiktok, YouTube & YouTube sub-channel.
2. Where can I connect with other BEYOOOOONDS fans? (Biyowota)
We have a BEYOOOOONDS fans Discord group. Please reach out to @beyondsupdates for an invitation
3. Where can I read more translated articles about BEYOOOOONDS?
Check out these following fansites:
- Sugoi Yabai
- Ganbarika Network
- Pirai Piyo
- My Kokoro is Here!
4. What are ways to interact with BEYOOOOONDS members from overseas?
- Leave a comment on a member’s’ official blog (How-to)
- Send a fan letter or package to a member (How-to)
- Join a video call session (How-to)
- Join an online signing session (How-to)
5. Where can I watch BEYOOOOONDS' live streamed content?
Aside from YouTube, they have a streaming service called the Hello! Project Stream Store (How-to)
6. Where can I buy BEYOOOOONDS' music?
- Digital - iTunes
- Physical - CDjapan, Amazon JP, HMV JP
7. Where can I buy BEYOOOOONDS' official merchandise?
e-LineUP!Mall (How-to)
8. Does BEYOOOOONDS have an official fan club?
Yes. They belong to the Hello! Project Fan Club. Joining the club will give you access to other Hello! Project groups too. (How-to)
9. Does BEYOOOOONDS have a podcast or a radioshow?
- Icchan & Momohime co-host "Beyooooonds no Doyooooob!" on Radiko (How-to)
- Miyo hosts "Miyochan chi no Engawa" and Kokoro co-hosts "Haromoba Sendenkaigi" on Haromoba (How-to)


HOW-TO GUIDES

1. How to leave a comment on a member’s’ official blog (Ameba)

  • Go to the member's blog of your choice. If don't know know where to start, go to this page.

  • Scroll to the bottom of the blog post and you'll see the comment button.

  • Clicking on the comment button will bring up a new pop-up window so if you have something that blocks a pop-up, please disable it.

  • You don't need an Ameba account to leave a comment but if you're commenting regularly, it is highly recommended to do so.

  • Your comments will be checked before it gets approved to appear in the comment section so please be mindful of what you write.

  • Small amount of English comment is ok but a comment written entirely in English may not be approved. We're not sure why what is the case.

2. How to send a fan letter or package to a member

  • As of January 12, 2022, due to COVID-19, only letters will be accepted. Please do not send in any packages yet until further notice.

  • Address in Japanese:
    〒141-8186
    アップフロントファンクラブ  Hello! Project ○○○○(member's name eg. "一岡玲奈")宛
    JAPAN

  • If your local post office requires you to fill in custom forms in English, here's the address in English:
    To: Member's Name (eg. Reina Ichioka)
    Address line: Hello! Project Up-front Fan Club
    Postal Code: 141-8186
    State: Tokyo
    Country: Japan

3. How to join a video call session (WithLive)
Typically video call events happen around time when a new single or album is announced so please pay attention or you'll miss the chance!

  1. Buy a set of CDs that comes with a Call Ticket with the member of your choice from hmv.co.jp. HMV accepts foreign credit cards. Here's an old event page for reference. When proceeding with your cart, please make sure you are on the "English" version of the site to prevent issues with payment.

  2. Wait for your Ticket Serial Code. The page where you purchase your CDs will have the Serial Code's issuing date.

  3. Login to your HMV account, Find your Serial Code in My Page > Inquiry History.

  4. WithLive is the video call service app they use for this event. Create a WithLIVE account. Please be mindful when choosing your nickname & profile picture because the receiver can see them.

  5. Click the link provided in your HMV account's Serial Code. If you're already logged into WithLive, it will bring you directly to the Serial Code Redemption Page

  6. Redeem your codes

  7. Reserve the time slot for your video call session. If you can't decide immediately, you may come back later. You can get back to this page by clicking on the link provided in your HMV Serial Code page.

  8. Install the WithLive app If you haven't already done so.

  9. Login to WithLive app and make a test call. If everything looks good then you're ready!

Basic precautions / How to find and enter your call / How to use the test room / Important precautions

4. How to join an online signing session (Limista)Limista is a service that let you to participate in online signing sessions of your favorite Japanese artists. Before you do anything, please make sure you have a Japanese proxy address eg. Tenso. There are also other services eg. Neokyo that will purchase on your behalf so you may skip all the steps below.** When you purchase from Limista, you are guaranteed a signature with your name written by the member of your choice. However, only 50 lucky fans messages will be read out on Limista's YouTube livestream. Only lucky winners will receive an email notification before the event.

  • Create a Limista account here. Please use the name you used for your proxy address. This name will not be used for the signing. Use your proxy address as the shipping address.

  • Once you've created your account, go back to Limista's home page and click on the signing event you want to join.

  • Make sure you're on the correct event page. Scroll all the way to the bottom to find a section named "Item" and you'll see a list of members. Click on the member of your choice. If you don't see anything, that means the event is not open for purchases yet.

  • Add Item to Cart.

  • When you're ready to checkout, click on View Cart.

  • Fill in the form with the nickname you wish to use for the signing. Please use only Hiragana or Katakana.

  • The 2nd field, Nickname Furigana is phonetic for your nickname. Please use only Hiragana or Katakana.

  • The 3rd field is the message you want to write for the member. If you can't think of anything on the spot, you can still check out and come back to edit your message later. Please be reminded that there is a deadline for editing your message so it is highly recommended that you write something simple into the message field in case you miss the deadline. The deadline is on the event details page. Here are some sample messages you can use:

  • こんにちは。お元気ですか?オンラインイベントを開催して頂いてとても感謝しています。おかげ様で、海外に住んでいても参加できます。サインを受け取るのを楽しみにしています。(Hello, How are you? Thank you for organizing an online event. Thanks to this, I can participate even if I live abroad. I am looking forward to receiving my autograph.)

  • こんにちは。海外に住みながらも、このサイン会に参加ができること嬉しく思っています!これからも全力で応援します。(Hello, I support you with all my heart from abroad! Good luck for the signing session.)

  • サイン会に参加できて本当に嬉しく思っています。これからも海外から応援し続けます!私にとって、このサイン会はとても大切な思い出になると思います!直接会える日を楽しみにして待っています!(I am happy to be able to participate in the autograph session. I'm cheering you on from overseas. I hope to meet you in person one day! Until that day, the signing will be an important memory for me.)

  • こんにちは。海外からサイン会に参加しています。頂いたサインをとても大事にします。いつもありがとうございます (Hello, I am joining the signing from overseas. I will take care of your sign, thanks for everything.)

  • Continue to the next page to confirm your shipping address.

  • Continue to the next page to confirm the price.

  • Continue to the next page to enter your credit card information. Limista accepts foreign credit cards.

  • And you're done! If you wish to change your signing nickname or message, please go to My Page and find your order. Please remember to check the livestream when it goes up on YouTube. You can find the date on the event details page where you bought the signing. Limista will only keep them up for a week before taking it down.

5. How to buy from Hello! Project Stream Store
Hello! Project Stream Store is the official store that offers limited-time only streamed content for purchase eg. Birthday events, concerts, stageplays etc.

  • There is a BUY PERIOD. Once this time passes, you cannot buy the stream anymore.

  • If you already have a Fan Club account, please order from the FC website for a discount.

6. How to buy from e-LineUP!Malle-LineUP!Mall is the official Hello! Project merchandise store. While it doesn't offer international shipping, you can still buy through different proxy services that will purchase, receive and ship the items for you to your country.View the official guide

7. How to join Hello! Project Fan ClubThe Hello! Project Fan Club offers 4 types of memberships but overseas fan can only apply for "General". Here's a quick rundown:

  • First-time application fee: 1000yen

  • Annual fee: 5100yen

  • Membership card

  • Newsletter (4 times per year)

  • Fan Club-only Website

  • Concerts/events/stageplay pre-registration

  • Fan Club limited events and trips

  • Program viewing

  • New Year Card (once per year)

  • Fan Club email distribution service (requires login and the service switched on)

  • Birthday benefit (for those who have entered their date of birth at the time of registration and joining the mail distribution service)

Before you proceed, please ensure that you have a proxy address eg. Tenso. Your FC application will take about ONE MONTH to process before your membership card gets mailed to your proxy address so please allocate about 2 months beforehand if you want to use your FC membership to buy anything.

  • Apply for a FC membership with a credit card here. Foreign credit cards are accepted.

  • Scroll all the way to the bottom to enter your email address. Click on the Accept button.

  • Check your email. Open the email from [email protected]

  • Click on one of the two links - the first one is for PC and the second one is for Mobile.

  • Fill in all the details. 姓 is your last name and 名 is your first name. It is advised to use the name printed on your official document. This is because any FC event tickets you purchase will be printed with this name and your ID will be checked upon admission. English characters are allowed. For your address, please use your proxy address.

  • In the next page, fill in your credit card details and your application for FC is complete! A month later, you will receive your membership card at your proxy address. Once you receive your membership card, you will have your Membership ID to login to your FC account.

8. How to listen to Radiko?

You need to have a VPN service that connects to servers in Japan in order to listen to Radiko. Once you have it, click on this link. You can only listen to the ones that has the label "time-free".

9. How to listen to Haromoba?

"Hello! Project Mobile" is a mobile app delivering subscribers-only content from Hello! Project artists. There are two different tiers of monthly subscription, 400 yen tier and 700 yen tier. The benefits are the same except the 700 yen tier comes with Hello! Radio. Here are the list of benefits:

  • Hello! Radio (700 yen tier only) - Hour-long radioshows hosted by H!P members

  • Hello! Movie - Video content featuring H!P members

  • Tour Diary - A diary about on-going concert tours written by H!P members

  • Staff Diary - Event information from the staff

  • Hello! Shot - New photos of H!P members every weekday

  • Shop Photo - The reveal of new photos on Hello! Shop for sale

  • Hello! Q&A - H!P members answer questions from fans (you can submit a question through a form in the app)

  • Hello! E-mail Magazine - Original Magazine/Newsletter written by H!P members

  • Hello! Gacha - Draw a random H!P member photo daily

  • Special Content - Release specials and other special features of the day

  • Juice=Juice no Like=Like - Photos taken by Juice=Juice members

  • Note of a Mindful Girl - Tsubaki Factory members send you mindful content

  • BEYOOOOONDS' Beyond! - themed photos updated by BEYOOOOONDS members

  • Maeda Kokoro's Phrase of the Month! - BEYOOOOONDS' Maeda Kokoro sends a monthly message

  • Chief Nonaka's Behind-the-Scenes Diary - Morning Musume's Nonaka Miki's freestyle diary

  • Kawamuu Picture Diary - Angerme's Kawamura Ayano's illustrated diary

  • Hello!pedia - Glossary from Sendenkaigi Radio created by everyone

** Before continuing, please have your mobile phone ready. Haromoba is a mobile-only service so you cannot access it via PC.

  • Open this link with your mobile phone. The link will not work on PC.

  • Enter your email address.

  • Check your email. Open the mail from [email protected]

  • Click on the link in the email.

  • Create a password.

  • Choose between 400 yen tier and 700 yen tier service.

  • Click on the Credit button.

  • Enter your Credit Card information. Haromoba accepts foreign credit card.

  • Click on confirm payment and you're done!