Mrs. Green Apple

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Mrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs. GREEN APPLE performing "Lovin'" on Eden no Sono Tour in 2020.
Mrs. GREEN APPLE performing "Lovin'" on Eden no Sono Tour in 2020.
Background information
OriginTokyo, Japan
Genres
Years active2013–present
LabelsEMI Records (2015–present)
Websitemrsgreenapple.com
MembersMotoki Omori (vocals, guitar)
Hiroto Wakai (guitar)
Ayaka Yamanaka (drums)
Ryoka Fujisawa (keyboard)
Kiyokazu Takano (bass)
Past membersTakumi Matsuo (bass)

Mrs. GREEN APPLE (stylized in all caps; Japanese: ミセスグリーンアップル) is a five-member Japanese rock band from Tokyo that made its major debut in 2015 with EMI Records.[1] They are known for performing the ending theme to the anime series Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V as well as their first full album, Twelve, which placed 10th on the Japanese national Oricon charts.[2] Their song "Inferno" is used as the opening theme for the anime Fire Force.[3]

Band members[]

Current members
  • Motoki Omori (大森元貴, Omori Motoki) — vocals, guitar (2013–present)
    • Born September 14, 1996 in Tokyo
    • Primary lyricist and composer of the band's music
    • Started creating music at the age of 12, and decided to form a band upon meeting Wakai.[1]
  • Hiroto Wakai (若井滉斗, Wakai Hiroto) — guitar (2013–present)
    • Born October 8, 1996 in Tokyo
    • The leader of the group
  • Ayaka Yamanaka (山中綾華, Yamanaka Ayaka) — drums (2013–present)
    • Born February 5, 1995 in Tokyo
  • Ryoka Fujisawa (藤澤涼架, Fujisawa Ryoka) — keyboards (2013–present)
  • Kiyokazu Takano (髙野清宗, Takano Kiyokazu) — bass guitar (2014–present)
    • Born October 2, 1991 in Nagano
Former member
  • Takumi Matsuo — bass guitar (2013–2014)

History[]

2013[]

Singer Omori started creating music when he was in 6th grade, but did not form a band till 2013. Mrs. GREEN APPLE was formed in the spring of 2013 with 4 members: Omori, Wakai, Yamanaka, and a former member who was a bassist. Later, Omori invited Fujisawa, and Mrs. GREEN APPLE became a 5-member band.[4]

2014[]

On February 4, the band released their demo CD, 1st Demo, at concert venues where they played.[5] The demo included two songs, "リスキーゲーム(Risky Game)" and "恋と吟(Koi to Uta)." Just a few months later, their first mini album, Introduction, was released at the band's first self-planned event. The gig, held on July 5 at Shibuya LUSH, sold out and was also the place where the former bassist announced that he would leave the band.

2015[]

2015 marked a huge change for Mrs. GREEN APPLE. On February 18, the band released their first nationally distributed CD, Progressive. A month later, on March 26, they announced that they would debut from a major label at their third self-planned event, which also sold out.[6] The group's mini album Variety, was released by EMI Records on July 8. That summer, the group went on to perform at some of the most popular music festivals in Japan, such as Rock in Japan Festival, Rising Sun Rock Festival, and Rush Ball. In December, the group released their first single, "Speaking." The song was chosen as the ending theme song for the anime Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V.[5][6]

2016[]

Mrs. GREEN APPLE released their first full album, Twelve, on January 13, and made many appearances on television. The group went on their first national one-band tour from March 1 to April 10 of the same year.[6]

2020 (Hiatus)[]

Following the success of their first ever arena tour, the band announced that they will be releasing a Best Album compilation called "5". The album consisted of remastered tracks from their previous albums, as well as three new songs. It was released worldwide on July 8, 2020, together with the music video for the song "Theater."[7]

Shortly after the release of "5", the band announced the "End of Phase 1",[8] as well as the deactivation of the individual Twitter accounts of each members.[9] The band also published a blog post regarding their end of activities.

Today, as of July 8, 2020, Mrs. GREEN APPLE announces "the end of Phase 1", and also that the band takes a break for the time being.

That does not mean a negative hiatus but we begin preparations for our new step to the next Phase.

At the same time, Mrs. GREEN APPLE is now independent from the ex-management company. [10]

The End of Phase 1 also marked the announcement and start of "Project-MGA", in which the band will be hiring creators and project crew members to join them for their Phase 2.[11]

2021 - Present and Motoki Ohmori's Solo Career[]

On February 18, 2021, the band announced that vocalist Motoki Ohmori is making his debut as a solo artist.[12][13][14] His debut digital EP, "French", was released on February 24 (JST).[15][16][17]

Discography[]

Albums[]

Studio albums[]

Title Album details Track listing Peak chart positions
JPN
Oricon
[18] 		JPN
Billboard 		TWN
East Asia
Twelve

13 tracks

  1. Aijou to Hokosaki (愛情と矛先)
  2. Speaking
  3. Public (パブリック)
  4. Ao (藍)
  5. Kikori Dokei (キコリ時計)
  6. Watashi (私)
  7. No.7
  8. Misukasazu (ミスカサズ)
  9. Simple
  10. Shiroi Asa (Interlude) (Interlude 〜白い朝〜)
  11. Hug
  12. Hello
  13. Shoki no Uta (庶幾の唄)
 10 10[19]
Mrs. GREEN APPLE
  • Released: January 11, 2017
  • Label: EMI Records
  • Formats: CD, digital download

13 tracks

  1. Lion
  2. In the Morning
  3. Omocha no Heitai (おもちゃの兵隊)
  4. Zessei Seibutsu (絶世生物)
  5. Soft-drink
  6. Kujira no Uta (鯨の唄)
  7. Ubu (うブ)
  8. Samama・Festival！(サママ・フェスティバル！)
  9. Oz [Album Version]
  10. Just a Friend
  11. Factory
  12. Umbrella [Album Version]
  13. Journey
 9 7[20]
Ensemble
  • Released: April 18, 2018
  • Label: EMI Records
  • Formats: CD, digital download

13 tracks

  1. Love Me, Love You [Ensemble Version]
  2. Party
  3. WanteD! WanteD!
  4. Auf heben (アウフヘーベン)
  5. Hajimari (はじまり) feat. Kiyosaku of Mongol800
  6. They are
  7. Whoo Whoo Whoo
  8. Sumairo Bu Dorīma (スマイロブドリーマ)
  9. Splash!!!
  10. Reverse
  11. Coffee
  12. On My Mind [Album Version]
  13. Doko ka de Hi wa Noboru (どこかで日は昇る) [Album Mix]
 3 3[21]
Attitude
  • Released: October 2, 2019
  • Label: EMI Records
  • Formats: CD, digital download

17 tracks

  1. InsPirATioN
  2. Attitude
  3. Inferno (インフェルノ)
  4. CHEERS
  5. Viking
  6. ProPose
  7. Boku no Koto (僕のこと; About Me)
  8. Ao to Natsu (青と夏; Blue and Summer)
  9. Kudari (クダリ)
  10. lovin'
  11. Ke-Mo Sah-Bee
  12. Romanticism (ロマンチシズム)
  13. Uso Janai yo (嘘じゃないよ; It's Not a Lie)
  14. How-to
  15. Soup
  16. Circle
  17. Folktale
 4 1[22] 3[23]
5
  • Released: July 8, 2020
  • Label: EMI Records
  • Formats: CD, digital download

19 tracks

  1. Stardom (スターダム)
  2. Gahoujin (我逢人)
  3. StaRt
  4. Speaking
  5. Public (パブリック)
  6. Samama・Festival! (サママ・フェスティバル！)
  7. In The Morning
  8. Kujira no Uta (鯨の唄)
  9. Dokokade Hiwa Noboru (どこかで日は昇る)
  10. WanteD! WanteD!
  11. Love me, Love you
  12. Aufheben (アウフヘーベン)
  13. Ao to Natsu (青と夏)
  14. Boku no Koto (僕のこと)
  15. Romanticism (ロマンチシズム)
  16. Inferno (インフェルノ)
  17. Avoid Note (アボイドノート)
  18. PRESENT (Japanese ver.)
  19. Theater
 2 1[24]

Mini albums[]

Title Album details Track listing Peak chart positions
JPN
Oricon
[18] 		JPN
Billboard
Introduction
  • Released: July 5, 2014
  • Label: Unknown
  • Format: CD (Venue release; sold out)

6 tracks

  1. Hello
  2. Ao (藍)
  3. Stardom (スターダム)
  4. Factory
  5. Risky Game (リスキーゲーム)
  6. Yorokobi no Tane (慶びの種)
 — —
Progressive
  • Released: February 18, 2015
  • Label: Probably Records
  • Formats: CD, digital download

6 tracks

  1. Ga Houjin (我逢人)
  2. Naniwo Naniwo (ナニヲナニヲ)
  3. Conflict
  4. Anzenpai (アンゼンパイ)
  5. Hibi to Kimi (日々と君)
  6. Wall Flower
 125 —
Variety
  • Released: July 8, 2015
  • Label: EMI Records
  • Formats: CD, digital download

6 tracks

  1. Start
  2. Risky Game (リスキーゲーム)
  3. L.P
  4. VIP
  5. Zenmai (ゼンマイ)
  6. Doutoku to Sara (道徳と皿)
 38 32[25]

Singles[]

Title Year Track listing Notes Peak positions Album
JPN
Oricon
[26]
"Speaking" 2015

3 tracks

  1. Speaking
  2. Koi to Uta (恋と吟)
  3. Ehon (えほん)
 "Speaking" as 4th ED for anime Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V.[27] 22 Twelve
"Samama・Festival！"
(サママ・フェスティバル！) 		2016

3 tracks

  1. Samama・Festival！(サママ・フェスティバル！)
  2. Umbrella
  3. Nonisaku Uta (ノニサクウタ)
 9 Mrs. Green Apple
"In the Morning"

3 tracks

  1. In the Morning
  2. Tsukimashitewa (ツキマシテハ)
  3. Oz
 24
"Dokokade Hiwa Noboru"
(どこかで日は昇る) 		2017

3 tracks

  1. Dokokade Hiwa Noboru (どこかで日は昇る)
  2. Smile of Dreamer (スマイロブドリーマ)
  3. Switch
 13 Ensemble
"WanteD! WanteD!"

3 tracks

  1. WanteD! WanteD!
  2. On My Mind
  3. Hikari No Uta (光のうた)
 "On My Mind" as OP for anime Fastest Finger First.[28] 13
"Love Me, Love You" 2018

3 tracks

  1. Love Me, Love You
  2. Log feat. Ami Sakaguchi
  3. Shunshuu (春愁)
 19
"Ao To Natsu"
(青と夏)

3 tracks

  1. Ao To Natsu (青と夏)
  2. Tenbyou no Uta (点描の唄) feat. Sonoko Inoue
  3. A Puriori (ア・プリオリ)
 14 Non-album single
"Boku no Koto"
(僕のこと) 		2019

3 tracks

  1. Boku no Koto (僕のこと)
  2. Touka (灯火)
  3. Folktale
 4 Attitude
"Romanticism"
(ロマンチシズム)

3 tracks

  1. Romanticism (ロマンチシズム)
  2. How to
  3. Tsuki to Anemone (月とアネモネ)
 9

Festivals and Events[]

  • Minami Wheel 2014
  • Live DI:GA Judgement 2014
  • Music Monsters -2015 winter-
  • Mihoudai 2015
  • Rock in Japan Festival 2015
  • Rising Sun Rock Festival 2015
  • Rush Ball 2015
  • Sweet Love Shower 2015
  • Minami Wheel 2015
  • Countdown Japan 15/16
  • Japan Jam 2016

References[]

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  2. ^ "Mrs.GREEN APPLEのランキング" [Mrs.GREEN APPLE's Rankings]. Oricon Style (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  3. ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (2019-06-12). "Mrs. Green Apple performs 'Fire Force' anime's opening song". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2019-06-28.
  4. ^ "Power Push! Interview 2015.07 Mrs. GREEN APPLE". spaceshowertv (in Japanese). Space Shower TV. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b "Mrs.GREEN APPLE 自主企画ライヴ大成功！彼らを見逃すな！！" [Mrs.GREEN APPLE First Self-Planned Gig was a Great Success! Look out for them!!]. RO69 (in Japanese). RO69. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  6. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Mrs. GREEN APPLE、盟友とファンとデビュー祝った新代田の夜" [Mrs. GREEN APPLE, A night of celebration in Shindaita with sworn friends and fans]. Natalie (in Japanese). Natalie. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  7. ^ "Mrs. GREEN APPLE on Twitter | "Theater" music video premiere".
  8. ^ "Mrs. GREEN APPLE on Twitter | Phase-1 fin".
  9. ^ "Notice about Mrs. GREEN APPLE members' official Twitter accounts".
  10. ^ "Announcement from Project MGA". Mrs. GREEN APPLE official site. Retrieved 2021-02-22.
  11. ^ "Announcement from Project-MGA".
  12. ^ "Mrs. GREEN APPLE on Twitter | Motoki Ohmori's Solo Debut".
  13. ^ "Motoki Ohmori Official Twitter".
  14. ^ "Motoki Ohmori Official Website".
  15. ^ "Motoki Omori Official Twitter | "French", debut single announcement".
  16. ^ "Motoki Ohmori Official Twitter | "French" MV announcement".
  17. ^ "Motoki Ohmori Official Twitter | French EP release".
  18. ^ Jump up to: a b "Mrs.GREEN APPLEのアルバム" [Mrs.GREEN APPLE albums] (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved 2019-06-28.
  19. ^ "Billboard Japan Top Albums Sales | Charts" (in Japanese). Billboard Japan. 2016-01-25. Retrieved 2019-06-28.
  20. ^ "Billboard Japan Top Albums Sales | Charts" (in Japanese). Billboard Japan. 2017-01-23. Retrieved 2019-06-28.
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  25. ^ "Billboard Japan Top Albums Sales | Charts" (in Japanese). Billboard Japan. 2015-07-20. Retrieved 2019-06-28.
  26. ^ "Mrs.GREEN APPLEのシングル" [Mrs.GREEN APPLE singles] (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved 2019-06-28.
  27. ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (2015-09-21). "Cinema Staff, Mrs. Green Apple perform new 'Yu-Gi-Oh Arc-V' theme songs". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2019-06-28.
  28. ^ Komatsu, Mikikazu (2017-06-02). "High School Quiz Anime 'Nanamaru Sanbatsu' 1st PV Introduces OP Song by Mrs.GREEN APPLE". Crunchyroll. Retrieved 2019-06-28.

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