Beatcats
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| Origin | Japan |
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| Years active | 2020 (2020)–present |
| Labels | Pony Canyon |
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| Website | www |
Beatcats (ビートキャッツ, Bītokyattsu) are a Japanese character franchise created as a joint venture between Sanrio and Sega Toys. The third collaborative effort after Jewelpet and Rilu Rilu Fairilu , it is the first Sanrio franchise released as a musical group.[1] The characters in Beatcats consist of Mia, Chelsea, Rico, Layla, and Emma. As a musical group, Beatcats are signed under the Japanese recording label Pony Canyon and marketed as a virtual band.
History
[edit ]Beatcats was created by both Sanrio and Sega Toys as their third collaborative effort. Unlike its previous collaborations, which are meant to develop into their own Animated series and Manga, the franchise more dabbles into the music scene and made the characters a five-member virtual group.[2] The aim for the new franchise is to appeal towards both the elementary and junior high school demographic, with "fashionable, cute and cool" appeal and "energetic dance and songs to encourage the feelings of excitement, love and friendship."[3]
Sega Toys and Sanrio worked together alongside music company Pony Canyon for the band's songs and vocals. The companies aim to release both songs and dance videos related to the group through social media, in hopes to resonate with the teen demographic and to build a world and lore around the group.[2] Sega Toys also announced a smartphone game app for various mobile platform as well as release a variety of products and merchandise revolving around the group.[1]
The group officially debuted on October 8, 2020, with their debut digital single which streams on several licensed music streaming sites, including Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon Music.[2]
Members
[edit ]- Mia (ミア)
- Chelsea (チェルシー, Cherushī)
- Rico (リコ, Riko)
- Layla (レイラ, Reira)
- Emma (エマ, Ema)
Discography
[edit ]Singles
[edit ]| Title | Peak Oricon position | Notes |
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Beatcats[4]
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N/A | First Digital-only release |
"Zig-zag Love"
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"Meow"
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N/A | |
"Colorful Days"
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N/A | |
"Mew Mew Vampire"
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N/A | |
"Colorful Blood"
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N/A | |
"Awayuki" (淡雪 Snowfall)
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N/A | |
"Showtime"
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N/A | |
"Delicious Beat"
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N/A | |
"Kimiiro"
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N/A | |
Nyaightmare Party
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N/A | |
Hana Akari (花明かり Flower Light)
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N/A | |
Torikonano
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N/A | |
Beatcats March
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N/A | |
Spicy Cats
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N/A | |
Tutturtiya
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N/A | |
222 (nyan nyan nyan)
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N/A | Last Digital-only release |
References
[edit ]- ^ a b "セガトイズとサンリオ 新たなキャラクター共同開発プロジェクト始動5人組ダンスボーカルユニット「Beatcats(ビートキャッツ)」10月8日(木)デビュー!" (in Japanese). PR-Times. 2020年10月08日. Retrieved 2020年10月24日.
- ^ a b c "×ばつサンリオ発ユニット・Beatcats本日デビュー、MV公開". Barks (in Japanese). 2020年10月08日. Retrieved 2020年10月24日.
- ^ "ニャンとかわいい☆ダンスボーカルユニット『Beatcats』公開♬". Animage (in Japanese). 2020年10月08日. Retrieved 2020年10月24日.
- ^ "5人組のダンスボーカルユニット「Beatcats(ビートキャッツ)」がついにデビュー♪" (in Japanese). Sanrio . Retrieved 2020年10月24日.
External links
[edit ]- Official website (in Japanese)