Petitmoni
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| Petitmoni | ||
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 Pucchimoni, 3rd Generation 2002 - 2003.
L to R: Hitomi Yoshizawa, Makoto Ogawa, Ayaka |
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| Background information | ||
| Also known as | Pucchi Moni, Petit Moni | |
| Genre(s) | Japanese Pop | |
| Years active | 1999 - 2003 | |
| Label(s) | zetima | |
| Associated acts |
Morning Musume, Mini Moni, Tanpopo | |
| Members | ||
| Hitomi Yoshizawa Makoto Ogawa Ayaka Kimura |
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| Former members | ||
| Sayaka Ichii Kei Yasuda Maki Goto |
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Petitmoni (プッチモニ?), also known as Pucchi Moni, was the second official subgroup of J-Pop girl group Morning Musume. They sang fast-paced, upbeat songs.
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[edit] History
Founded November, 1999, the group's first generation of members consisted of three Morning Musume members: Kei Yasuda, Sayaka Ichii, and Maki Goto. Shortly after their formation, the group released their first single, "Chokotto LOVE," which sold more than 1 million copies.
After the release of the first single, on May 21, 2000 Sayaka Ichii graduated from both Morning Musume and Petitmoni. In order to fill the third member's position, their producer Tsunku placed Hitomi Yoshizawa into the group, forming the second generation. Petitmoni went on to three more singles, with their only album, Zenbu! Pucchi Moni, released in August of 2002. The album was a collection of all their singles and B-side tracks, along with three extra tracks.
Maki Goto graduated from both Morning Musume and Petitmoni in 2002. Shortly thereafter, Kei Yasuda's graduation was announced for 2003. This sparked yet another formation change, in which Ayaka Kimura (of Coconuts Musume) and Makoto Ogawa were added. Yoshizawa became the new leader, but the new lineup never released a single; only a song entitled WOW WOW WOW and a remake of Chokotto LOVE, which were included on later Pucchi Best compilation CDs.
As of 2003, the group has been on indefinite hiatus. With Makoto Ogawa going on hiatus to attend college, there is no immediate sign of their return. Hitomi Yoshizawa will be graduating from Morning Musume in May of 2007 to begin a solo career within Hello! Project.
[edit] Members
[edit] First Generation
- Sayaka Ichii (Leader, 市井紗耶香)
- Kei Yasuda (保田圭)
- Maki Goto (後藤真希)
[edit] Second Generation
- Kei Yasuda (Leader, 保田圭)
- Maki Goto (後藤真希)
- Hitomi Yoshizawa (吉澤ひとみ)
[edit] Third Generation
- Hitomi Yoshizawa (Leader, 吉澤ひとみ)
- Makoto Ogawa (小川麻琴)
- Ayaka Kimura (木村絢香) (from Coconuts Musume)
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
| # | Title | Release Date |
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| 1 | "Zenbu! Pucchimoni" (ぜんぶ！プッチモニ?) | 2002.08.21 |
[edit] Singles
| # | Title | Release Date |
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| 1 | "Chokotto LOVE" (ちょこっとLOVE?) | 1999.11.25 |
| 2 | "Seishun Jidai 1.2.3! / Baisekou Daiseikou!" (青春時代 1.2.3！／バイセコー大成功！?) | 2000.07.26 |
| 3 | "BABY! Koi ni KNOCK OUT!" (BABY！恋にKNOCK OUT！?) | 2001.02.28 |
| 4 | "Pittari Shitai X'mas!" (ぴったりしたいX'mas！?) | 2001.11.14 |
[edit] Compilation Tracks
- Together! - Chokotto Love (2001 Version)
- Pucchi Best 3 - Chokotto Love (2003 Version)
- Pucchi Best 4 - WOW WOW WOW
