You Kikkawa

You Kikkawa (吉川 友, Kikkawa Yū, born May 1, 1992 in Ibaraki Prefecture)[1] is a Japanese singer and actress. Kikkawa achieved early fame portraying Kobeni Hanasaki from Kirarin Revolution Stage 3 and later debuted as a solo singer with the song, "Kikkake wa You!"

You Kikkawa
吉川 友
Also known asKikka, Kobeni Hanasaki starring You Kikkawa
Born (1992-05-01) May 1, 1992
Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
GenresJ-pop
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • actress
Years active2007–present
LabelsZetima, Universal J
Associated acts
Websitewww.kikkawayou.com

Career

2006–2010: Pre-debut, Kirarin Revolution

Kikkawa auditioned for Morning Musume's 8th generation in 2006 and was one of six finalists out of 6,883 applicants.[2] Despite not making the group, she was accepted into Hello! Project's trainee group, Hello Pro Egg, in 2007.[3][4] Prior to joining, she had done minor theatre work.

In 2008, Kikkawa provided the voice to Kobeni Hanasaki in Kirarin Revolution Stage 3.[5] She became part of the in-show subgroup MilkyWay with Koharu Kusumi from Morning Musume and Sayaka Kitahara from Hello Pro Egg. Kikkawa also released songs for the soundtrack under the name "Kobeni Hanasaki starring You Kikkawa."[6] She also made televised and concert appearances portraying Kobeni in real life.

2011–present: Solo debut

In 2011, Kikkawa debuted as a solo singer with the song "Kikkake wa You!"

She appeared in the 2011 film Cheerfu11y.[7]

In 2013, she played the role of Chava in the Japanese production of Fiddler on the Roof.

On May 6, 2015, Kikkawa releases her 9th single, "Hana", which is the longest single among idol artists in Japan, with about 17 and a half minutes in length, with strong influences of Takarazuka.

Discography

Studio albums
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
JPN
One for You!
  • Released: January 18, 2012
  • Label: Universal J
  • Formats: CD
 9[8]
Two You
  • Released: April 24, 2013
  • Label: Universal J
  • Formats: CD
 59[9]
You the 3rd: Wildflower
  • Released: October 14, 2015
  • Label: Universal J
  • Formats: CD
 55[10]

Compilation albums
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
JPN
Best of You!
  • Released: August 7, 2013
  • Label: Universal J
  • Formats: CD
 63[11]

Cover albums
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
JPN
Vocalist? (ボカリスト?)
  • Released: November 7, 2012
  • Label: Universal J
  • Formats: CD
 40[12]

Filmography
  • Dad, Chibi is Gone (2019)

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2010 Kaidan Shin Mimi Bukuro Kaiki Yuko Hitotsugi Lead role in "Tsukimono"
2011 Cheerfu11y Kanna Ishikawa Lead role[7]
Kikkake wa You! Herself Lead role

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2008 Kirarin Revolution Stage 3 Kobeni Hanasaki Lead role; voice

Tours
  • You Kikkawa Band Live Tour 2018: Hasutaku Warai: Neo Sugar Sugar You (吉川 友 バンドライブツアー2018 一蓮託笑 〜NEO SUGAR SUGAR YOU〜)[13]

References
  1. "Kikkawa You Official website" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. Retrieved November 23, 2012.
  2. ハロー!モーニング。 (in Japanese). December 10, 2006. TV Tokyo.
  3. "Up-Front Agency profile" (in Japanese). Japan: Up-Front Agency Co., Ltd. Archived from the original on July 22, 2011. Retrieved May 10, 2011.
  4. "List of people appearing at the May 13, 2007 Hello! Project new members concert" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. Archived from the original on June 21, 2007. Retrieved April 7, 2007.
  5. あにてれ：きらりん☆レボリューション (in Japanese). TV Tokyo. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
  6. のえる＆こべにソロ収録！きらレボ楽曲集第5弾. Natalie (in Japanese). March 4, 2009. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
  7. simplymissj (October 13, 2011). "Stars of Cheerfu11y appear at a premium screening of their movie". Tokyohive. Retrieved October 14, 2011.
  8. "One for YOU!(初回限定盤)". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved December 18, 2018.
  9. "Two YOU(初回限定盤)". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved December 18, 2018.
  10. "YOU the 3rd.～WILDFLOWER～(初回限定盤)". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved December 18, 2018.
  11. "Best of YOU!(初回限定盤)". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved December 18, 2018.
  12. ボカリスト?(初回限定盤). Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved December 18, 2018.
  13. 吉川友、初バンドツアー開幕。“甘いきっか”と“甘くないきっか”で死角なし. BARKS (in Japanese). June 5, 2018. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
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