The Dance for Philosophy (フィロソフィーのダンス, Philosophy no Dance) is a Japanese girl group. Abbreviated as Filonosu (Japanese: フィロのス), the girl group was formed in 2015.
The Dance for Philosophy フィロソフィーのダンス | |
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| Genres | J-pop |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | Sony Music Records |
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History
edit2015–2019: Formation and debut
editThe Dance for Philosophy, consisted of five members: Haru Hinata, Mariri Okutsu, Maria Sato, Nanako Ichikawa, and Otoha Totsuka, was formed in July 2015. Nanako Ichikawa left the group on October 7.[1] They released their debut single "Suki Kirai Antinomy", on December 20.
Their second single, "All We Need Is Love Story", was released on May 15, 2016, followed by their third single, "I'm After Time", on October 22. They held their first concert on November 20.[2] Their debut album Funky but Chic was released on November 23.[3]
They released their fourth single "Like a Zombie" on March 19, 2017, followed by their fifth single "Just Memories" on July 15, and their sixth single "Anne to Otohasu" on September 15. Their second album, The Founder, was released on November 22.[4]
On August 31, 2018, they released the double A-side single "It's My Turn / Live Life".[5] A second double A-side single, "Love Variation with Scoobie Do / Heuristic City", was released on December 14.[6] Their third album Excelsior was released on April 5, 2019.[7]
2020–present: Major label debut and line-up changes
editThey released a remix album titled Sapiosexual on March 6, 2020.[8] The made their major label debut with the single "Don't Stop the Dance" through Sony Music Records on September 23.[9][10]
Their second major single "Cup Ramen Program" was released on April 28, 2021,[11] followed by their third; "Double Standard", which was the ending theme song of The Honor Student at Magic High School, on August 18,[12] and their fourth; "Sunflower" on December 1.[13]
On April 27, 2022, they released their fourth album Ai no Tetsugaku.[14] They released their first EP, Red Carnival, on October 19.[15] On November 19, Otoha Totsuka graduated from the group and two new members: Nono Kiyoshi and Nanako Kayama joined.[16][17]
Their fifth major single, "Neppū wa Ruten Suru", which was the opening theme song of Ayakashi Triangle, was released on March 15, 2023.[18] Their sixth major single, "Chou Cream Funk", which was the ending theme song of Mashle, was released on May 31.[19] Their second EP, One Summer Dream, was released on September 20.[20]
Their fifth album New Berry was released on March 13, 2024.[21] They released their seventh major single "Liar Girl" on July 31,[22] followed by their eighth major single "Koi no Shabadubidu" on November 13.[23]
Members
editCurrent
edit- Haru Hinata (日向ハル)
- Mariri Okutsu (奥津マリリ)
- Maria Sato (佐藤まりあ)
- Nono Kiyoshi (木葭のの)
- Nanako Kayama (香山ななこ)
Former
edit- Nanako Ichikawa (市川菜々子)
- Otoha Totsuka (十束おとは)
Discography
editStudio albums
edit| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oricon [24] |
Billboard [25] | ||
| Funky but Chic |
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— | — |
| The Founder |
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38 | 61 |
| Excelsior (エクセルシオール) |
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18 | 63 |
| Ai no Tetsugaku (愛の哲学) |
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8 | 8 |
| New Berry |
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11 | 12 |
Compilation albums
edit| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oricon [24] |
Billboard [25] | ||
| Dance Founder (Re Vocal Version) (ダンス・ファウンダー (リ・ボーカル・バージョン)) |
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33 | 58 |
Remix albums
edit| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| Sapiosexual |
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Extended plays
edit| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oricon [24] |
Billboard [25] | ||
| Red Carnival |
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8 | 8 |
| One Summer Dream |
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11 | 10 |
Singles
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions |
Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oricon[24] | Billboard[26] | |||
| "Suki Kirai Antinomy" (すききらいアンチノミー) | 2015 | — | — | Funky but Chic |
| "All We Need Is Love Story" (オール・ウィー・ニード・イズ・ラブストーリー) | 2016 | — | — | |
| "I'm After Time" (アイム・アフター・タイム) | — | — | ||
| "Like a Zombie" (ライク・ア・ゾンビ) | 2017 | — | — | The Founder |
| "Just Memories" (ジャスト・メモリーズ) | — | — | ||
| "Anne to Otohasu" (アンヌトオトハス) | — | — | Non-album single | |
| "It's My Turn" (イッツ・マイ・ターン) | 2018 | 7 | 58 | Excelsior |
| "Live Life" (ライブ・ライフ) | — | |||
| "Love Variation with Scoobie Do" (ラブ・バリエーション with SCOOBIE DO) | — | — | ||
| "Heuristic City" (ヒューリスティック・シティ) | — | |||
| "Don't Stop the Dance" (ドント・ストップ・ザ・ダンス) | 2020 | 2 | 61 | Ai no Tetsugaku |
| "Cup Ramen Program" (カップラーメン・プログラム) | 2021 | 14 | — | |
| "Double Standard" (ダブル・スタンダード) | 11 | — | ||
| "Sunflower" (サンフラワー) | 19 | — | ||
| "Neppū wa Ruten Suru" (熱風は流転する) | 2023 | 13 | — | New Berry |
| "Chou Cream Funk" (シュークリーム・ファンク) | 10 | — | ||
| "Liar Girl" (ライアーガール) | 2024 | 10 | — | Non-album singles |
| "Koi no Shabadubidu" (恋のシャバドゥビドゥ) | 19 | — | ||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. | ||||
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10th Anime Trending Awards | Ending Theme Song of the Year | "Chou Cream Funk" | Nominated | [27] |
References
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- ^ "「これからも走り続けます！」フィロソフィーのダンス、ソロでも魅せた1stワンマン". Natalie (in Japanese). November 23, 2016.
- ^ "フィロソフィーのダンス 待望のファースト・アルバム『FUNKY BUT CHIC』リリース決定". Spice (in Japanese). September 18, 2016.
- ^ "フィロソフィーのダンス、2ndアルバム発売の喜びを雨の渋谷で分かち合う". Natalie (in Japanese). November 22, 2017.
- ^ "フィロソフィーのダンス、生きる喜び歌ったディスコナンバー「ライブ・ライフ」配信". Natalie (in Japanese). August 21, 2018.
- ^ "フィロソフィーのダンス、12/14リリースの両A面シングルから「ヒューリスティック・シティ」のMVが公開". Ototoy (in Japanese). December 13, 2018.
- ^ "フィロソフィーのダンス、4/5リリースの3rdアルバム『エクセルシオール』ティーザー映像＆品川ステラボールでのワンマン公演より「ジャスト・メモリーズ」ライヴ映像公開". Skream! (in Japanese). March 22, 2019.
- ^ "フィロソフィーのダンス、リミックス・アルバム『SAPIOSEXUAL』詳細公開". Ototoy (in Japanese). January 22, 2020.
- ^ "フィロソフィーのダンス、ソニーからメジャーデビュー". Natalie (in Japanese). December 18, 2019.
- ^ "フィロソフィーのダンス、9・23メジャーデビュー 初ライブから5年「私達は踊り続ける」". Oricon (in Japanese). August 6, 2020.
- ^ "フィロソフィーのダンス2ndシングル「カップラーメン・プログラム」4/28リリース決定". Ototoy (in Japanese). February 12, 2021.
- ^ "フィロのスが悪の組織と戦う「ダブル・スタンダード」MV公開". Ototoy (in Japanese). August 9, 2021.
- ^ "フィロソフィーのダンス、メジャー4thシングル「サンフラワー」表題曲が『フラ・フラダンス』主題歌に". Barks (in Japanese). September 9, 2021.
- ^ "フィロソフィーのダンス、現体制での集大成となったメジャー1stアルバムへの愛を語る＜完全版＞". Spice (in Japanese). April 27, 2022.
- ^ "フィロソフィーのダンス、現体制最後のEP「Red Carnival」リリース". Barks (in Japanese). July 20, 2022.
- ^ "ベスト・フォー、最後のぶつかり稽古！フィロのス十束おとは卒業公演で新メンバーに愛の継承". Natalie (in Japanese). November 22, 2022.
- ^ "フィロソフィーのダンスに木葭のの＆香山ななこが加入、新体制初のシングル発売". Natalie (in Japanese). November 19, 2022.
- ^ "フィロソフィーのダンス、新体制初ワンマン開催。「熱風は流転する」も初披露". Barks (in Japanese). December 24, 2022.
- ^ "フィロソフィーのダンス、新曲「シュークリーム・ファンク」配信開始". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). April 12, 2023.
- ^ "フィロソフィーのダンス、新EP『One Summer Dream』リリース決定". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). June 27, 2023.
- ^ "フィロソフィーのダンスが届ける「新しいダンスミュージック」、新体制初となるNEWアルバムへ込めた想いとは". Spice (in Japanese). March 19, 2024.
- ^ "フィロソフィーのダンス、2025年の10周年イヤーに向け新曲リリース＆自身最大規模の全国ツアー開催". Barks (in Japanese). July 31, 2024.
- ^ "フィロソフィーのダンス、8thSG『恋のシャバドゥビドゥ』ジャケット写真＆収録内容公開". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). November 1, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "The Dance for Philosophy | Oricon Style". Oricon. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Billboard Japan Hot Albums". Billboard Japan. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
- Studio albums
- Compilation albums
- EPs
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved December 18, 2019.
- Singles
- ^ "Official Nominees - 10th Anime Trending Awards". Anime Trending. Archived from the original on July 15, 2024. Retrieved July 15, 2024.