Kobushi Factory こぶしファクトリー

Former Members 8

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  Fujii Rio 藤井梨央 gen 1

  January 2, 2015–July 6, 2017 (916 days)
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  Hirose Ayaka 廣瀬彩海 gen 1

  January 2, 2015–March 30, 2020 (1,914 days) Leader from March 8, 2015–March 30, 2020 (1,849 days)
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  Nomura Minami 野村みな美 gen 1

  January 2, 2015–March 30, 2020 (1,914 days)
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  Ogawa Rena 小川麗奈 gen 1

  January 2, 2015–September 6, 2017 (978 days)
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  Hamaura Ayano 浜浦彩乃 gen 1

  January 2, 2015–March 30, 2020 (1,914 days)
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  Taguchi Natsumi 田口夏実 gen 1

  January 2, 2015–December 6, 2017 (1,069 days)
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  Wada Sakurako 和田桜子 gen 1

  January 2, 2015–March 30, 2020 (1,914 days)
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  Inoue Rei 井上伶音 gen 1

  January 2, 2015–March 30, 2020 (1,914 days)

Singles 2

• ♪ 1st
  Dosukoi! Kenkyo ni Daitan / Ramen Daisuki Koizumi-san no Uta / Nen ni wa Nen (Nen Iri Ver.) ドスコイ！ケンキョにダイタン／ラーメン大好き小泉さんの唄／念には念（念入りVer.）

  September 2, 2015 (11 years ago) 6 editions
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  Nen ni wa Nen / Survivor 念には念 / サバイバ－

  March 26, 2015 (11 years ago) 1 edition

Facts

• The group did not yet have a name when they were announced on January 2, 2015 at Hello! Project 2015 WINTER〜DANCE MODE!〜. Their name would be decided by the end of January, though for reasons not stated, the decision ended up being delayed until late February.

• The word Kobushi (こぶし) from the group name comes from the Japanese magnolia flower (named 辛夷 kobushi). In the language of flowers, it represents friendship, trust and welcome. The word kobushi written differently (拳) can also mean a fist, so the name has a double meaning: refined like a magnolia, but with the strength of a clenched fist.

• The group’s official name, Kobushi Factory (こぶしファクトリー), was announced on February 25, 2015. Shimizu Saki of Berryz Koubou, now a Hello! Project Advisor, helped with the naming of the group.

• The word Factory (ファクトリー) from the group name is derived from Koubou (工房) in Berryz Koubou, which means workshop. With this name, the group is to carry on the spirit of Berryz Koubou after their hiatus.

• The group’s first performance was Onna no Sono (女の園) at Hello! Project 2015 WINTER〜DANCE MODE!〜 on January 2, 2015.