is a Japanese all-female band formed in 2010 and associated with Platinum Production. The members consist of three fashion models: Sumire Yoshida (lead vocals and guitar), Aina Yamauchi (bass guitar), and Yukako Kurosaka (keyboard). Ayana Sōgawa was originally the group's keyboardist until she left in 2012.
Silent Siren first released two independent extended plays, Sai Sai and Love Shiru, in 2012. After getting signed to Dreamusic, the group made their major label debut with "Sweet Pop!"
History
2010–2012: Indies era, Sai Sai, and Love Shiru
Silent Siren was formed in 2010, with amateur fashion models Sumire Yoshida as lead vocals and guitar, Hinako Umemura on drums, Aina Yamauchi on bass guitar, and Ayana Sogawa on keyboard. Yoshida and Umemura, who both appeared in the fashion magazine Cutie, co-founded the band and invited Yamauchi, who appeared in aomoji-kei magazines, and Vivi model Sogawa to join. Silent Siren released their debut mini album, Sai Sai, on February 8, 2012, with the song "All Right ('Ima' o Kakeru)" used as the official support song for Agestock 2011, the largest college student event in Japan. They followed up with their second mini album, Love Shiru, on July 4, 2012.
2012–2014: Major label debut, Start, and 31 Wonderland
After the release of Love Shiru, Sogawa departed from the group. In August 2012, Yamauchi recommended her friend, Yukako Kurosaka, as a replacement. Kurosaka, who appeared in the magazine Ray as an amateur model and a Wednesday panelist on the variety show Zip!, was announced as a member during a live show on September 13, 2012. To promote their major label debut, the CD single "Want Chu" was released as a magazine gift with the November 2012 issue of Cutie.
Silent Siren released their first single, "Sweet Pop!", on November 14, 2012, which was featured as the ending theme song to the television program Tokyo Brand New Girls. "Stella" was released as their second single on February 20, 2013, and was featured as the ending theme song to the television program Happy Music.
2015–2016: Silent Siren, and S In January 2015, Silent Siren performed their first solo concert at Nippon Budokan, which was the fastest any all-female band had performed at the prestigious venue following a major-label debut. Natalie Music News. January 18, 2015. Retrieved January 2, 2018 That same year, the band created theme songs for the anime series Onyankopon and Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion, the live-action film of Anohana, and the Japanese restaurant chain Tenkaippin.
In March 2016, the band released their fourth album S, which reached 3rd place in the Oricon weekly ranking. On December 30, 2016, at the Silent Siren 2016 End of 2016 Special Live Dream on! held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, the band announced they were changing the stylization of their name to all capitals and were moving from Dolly Music to EMI Records.
2017–2018: Girls Power In March 2017, Silent Siren released their 12th single "Fujiyama Disco" and the band's first best album Silent Siren Selection. In May, they released their 13th single "Akane/ Awaawa", and their 14th single "Just Meet" in October. In December, they released their 5th album Girls Power.
In March 2018, they released the single "Tenkaippin no Theme". In July 2018, they released their 15th single "19 summer note". In November 2018, they released their 16th single "Go Way!".
2019–2020: 31313 In March 2019, the band released their 6th album 31313, followed by the digital single "Shigatsu no Kaze (四月の風; April Wind)" in April. In December, they released the EP Hero.
In April 2020, Silent Siren launched an official YouTube channel to commemorate their 10th anniversary.
2020–2021: Mix10th and Silent Siren Year-end Special live tour 2021 On June 18, 2020, Poppin'Party of Aimi collaboration song with " . Up To You feat Aimi from Poppin'Party " is distributed released the next day music video has been published.
On September 2, 2020, Released the 7th album mix10th.
On September 23, 2020, It was announced that member Hinako (Hinako Umemura) will be the first voice actor to play the role of D4DJ 's "Takao Toka".
On May 4, 2021, Aina Yamauchi announces new coronavirus infection.
On August 25, 2021, Yukako Kurosaka announces new coronavirus infection.
On September 25, 2021, Hinako Umemura leaves the band with "Kirara Revenge ~ Saisai 10 Years Old Festival ~".
On October 22, 2021, Announced that the activity will be suspended within the year.
On December 30, 2021, "SILENT SIREN Year-end Special LIVE TOUR 2021" FAMILIA "" will be suspended due to the final performance of the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium .
2023–present: End of hiatus, return to live tour and More Than Pink
On October 11, 2023, The band released an important update via social media informing the public that the 3 remaining members would be resuming the band's activities, starting with a live concert to be hosted at "Countdown Japan 23/24" on December 28, 2023. The band announced they will be touring with a support drummer going forward.
On January 31, 2024, The band established their own independent label, YOUTH FUL TUNE, and began distributing their first new song since their resumption of activities, "Sus4" . On March 19, the music video for the song was released on their official YouTube channel . On March 27, a special program to commemorate the release of the mini album, "SILENT SIREN Members Appear Live! New Album "YOUTHFUL" Release Commemorative Special Program" was broadcast on Nico Nico Live Broadcast. On March 31, the group released their third mini album, "YOUTHFUL ".
Members
All members use both their birthnames and professional nicknames in media.
Current members () – lead vocals, guitar (2010–2021, 2023–present) () – bass, backing vocals (2010–2021, 2023–present) () – keyboard, backing vocals (2012–2021, 2023–present)
Former members Yana () – keyboard, backing vocals (2010–2012) ( – drums, backing vocals (2010–2021)
Timeline
Backing band – backing guitar (2012–2021, 2023–present) – backing guitar (2012–2015) Ai Kishinami (岸波藍) – drums (2023–present) Nanako Banda (番田 渚奈子) – drums (2023–present) Sara Ohtsu (番田 渚奈子) – keyboards (2026)
Discography
Studio albums + List of studio albums, with selected details and chart positions Title Album details Peak chart positions JPNOricon StartReleased: April 10, 2013 Label: Dreamusic Formats: CD, digital download 16 31 WonderlandReleased: February 12, 2014 Label: Dreamusic Formats: CD, digital download 4 Released: February 25, 2015 Label: Dreamusic Formats: CD, digital download 7 SReleased: March 2, 2016 Label: Dreamusic Formats: CD, digital download 3 Girls PowerReleased: December 27, 2017 Label: Universal Music Japan Formats: CD, digital download 6 31313Released: March 13, 2019 Label: Universal Music Japan Formats: CD, digital download 7 Mix10thReleased: September 2, 2020 Label: Universal Music Japan Formats: CD, digital download 9 TriangleReleased: April 15, 2026 Label: Youthful Tune Formats: CD, digital download 29
Mini albums + List of mini albums, with selected details and chart positions Title Album details Peak chart positions JPNOricon Released: Label: Brand-New Music Formats: CD 179 Released: Label: Brand-New Music Formats: CD 193 YouthfulReleased: March 31, 2024 Label: Youthful Tune Formats: CD 15 More Than PinkReleased: January 15, 2025 Label: Youthful Tune Formats: CD 21
Compilation albums + List of compilation albums, with selected details and chart positions Title Album details Peak chart positions JPNOricon Silent Siren SelectionReleased: March 1, 2017 Label: Dreamusic Formats: CD, digital download 9All Time Best Album: SilentReleased: December 15, 2021 Label: Universal Music Japan Formats: CD, digital downloadAll Time Best Album: SirenReleased: December 15, 2021 Label: Universal Music Japan Formats: CD, digital download "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.
Singles Title Year Peak chart positions Album JPNOricon JPNBillboard "Sweet Pop!" 2012 23 11 Start "Stella" 2013 19 16 10 5 31 Wonderland "I × U" 9 7 2014 6 10 Silent Siren "Bang! Bang! Bang!" 10 6 10 10 "Kakumei" 2015 8 12 8 9 S 8 13 "Alarm" 5 — 2017 5 — Girls Power 8 — 6 — "19 Summer Note" 2018 14 — 31313 "Go Way!" 12 —"FAMILIA"2021ALL TIME BEST ALBUM『SILENT』"Koi Ranman" (恋爛漫)ALL TIME BEST ALBUM『SIREN』 "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.
Video releases Title Release date JPNOriconDVD "Silent Siren Music Clips I" March 12, 2014 27 March 12, 2014 19April 22, 2015 19December 9, 2015 14April 13, 2016 9 December 21, 2016 34 March 7, 2018 9 October 17, 2018 7
Collaborations / other July 10, 2013: "Lovely Kiss 2 mixed" by DJ Shima Yuri with Go Go Friends (#10 Sweet Pop! / Silent Siren) June 25, 2014: "Lovely Kiss 3 mixed" by DJ Shima Yuri with Go Go Friends (#3 Besan / Silent Siren) April 4, 2018: "Sailor Star Song" by Naoko Takeuchi (#8 Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon The 25th Anniversary Memorial Tribute / Silent Siren) July 31, 2019: "No Girl No Cry" with Poppin'Party April 8, 2022: "Giri Giri" Kaguya-sama: Love is War Season 3 opening theme - by Masayuki Suzuki ft. Silent Siren
Photobooks March 3, 2014: "Wonderbook"
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