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techno · #1 14th January 2017, 01:49 AM

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Especia are an idol trio composed of Haruka Tominaga, Erika Mori and Mia Nascimento. There were 10 members when Especia were formed in 2012, but the number eventually went down. The group moved their activities from Osaka to Tokyo last year.

Especia are notable for their throwback sound and are often called "vaporwave idols". Their music is mostly influenced by 80s city pop, funk and disco.

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Discography information taken from http://especia-va-bien.tumblr.com/!

Bigtop · #2 15th January 2017, 02:30 AM

Why did the member number go down over time from ten to three over the past few years?

Isicio · #3 15th January 2017, 04:51 AM

Is curious to see all the spanish titles like Gusto, Carta, Dulce, Amarga, Primera, and Especia as the group name.

EndOfTheWorld · #4 15th January 2017, 07:40 AM

I have not heard of them. They sound very interesting. Especially the vaporwave part. I'll have to check them out.

techno · #5 15th January 2017, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigtop

Why did the member number go down over time from ten to three over the past few years?

more recently, 3 members left after especia decided to move their activities from osaka to tokyo. i'm not really sure what happened with the other girls, though...
the number actually went from 10 to 2, but they added mia to the group last year!

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Originally Posted by Isicio

Is curious to see all the spanish titles like Gusto, Carta, Dulce, Amarga, Primera, and Especia as the group name.

they've managed to sneak some italian and portuguese into their song titles as well!

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Originally Posted by EndOfTheWorld

I have not heard of them. They sound very interesting. Especially the vaporwave part. I'll have to check them out.

please do! midnight confusion is probably my favorite idol song of all-time

pedronekoi · #6 15th January 2017, 02:46 PM

I used to love them so much! GUSTO and CARTA are masterpieces <3 But I've lost my interest after the members left.

I actually interviewed Especia's producer during the release of CARTA (because they collaborated with a brazilian producer): https://thump.vice.com/pt_br/article...ro-pop-japones (it's in portuguese tho)

techno · #7 15th January 2017, 03:01 PM

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I used to love them so much! GUSTO and CARTA are masterpieces <3 But I've lost my interest after the members left.

but aren't you excited about the fact that they have a brazilian member now?

i can definitely see why you would lose interest, though. there's been quite a shift in image and sound.

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Originally Posted by pedronekoi

I actually interviewed Especia's producer during the release of CARTA (because they collaborated with a brazilian producer): https://thump.vice.com/pt_br/article...ro-pop-japones (it's in portuguese tho)

this was an interesting read, thanks for sharing!

EndOfTheWorld · #8 15th January 2017, 05:20 PM

After checking them out I really like them.

It is nice to see a group do something different. I actually think I like their newer stuff better. They seem less idol like now and more like a music project or group.

pedronekoi · #9 15th January 2017, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by techno

but aren't you excited about the fact that they have a brazilian member now?

i can definitely see why you would lose interest, though. there's been quite a shift in image and sound.
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OMG!!! I didn't knew about this. :O Yeah! They realy changed the image and sound... It's more "mature" now but I really enjoyed how different they were... I think their former producer is not involved with this new era anymore. In their official website it's only listed the albuns from the new record label.

I really love their first music videos:

techno · #10 15th January 2017, 09:23 PM

it's cool that they're exploring new stuff while still remaining true to their essence. can't say i don't miss the cheesiness of their music and the silliness of their videos, though!

the only thing that's really bothering me is the fact that all their songs have been entirely in english ever since they became a trio, aside from the danger b-side

mi|kshake · #11 15th January 2017, 09:43 PM

I'm not that familiar with Especia but I do like Saviour!

techno · #12 17th January 2017, 07:05 PM

especia have announced their disbandment and final tour

they were truly a breath of fresh air and not just in the idol scene. sad to see them go.

Bigtop · #13 17th January 2017, 10:14 PM

We just created this thread last week, and now they announced they're disbanding? WHAAAAAT????? WHY?????

pedronekoi · #14 17th January 2017, 10:59 PM

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especia have announced their disbandment and final tour

they were truly a breath of fresh air and not just in the idol scene. sad to see them go.

omg...... that's so weird and sad.

I kinda expected that because the girls were just objects of a label and producers. Hope they can do solo works and have success with it.

EndOfTheWorld · #15 18th January 2017, 03:23 PM

Wow, I didn't even have the chance to become a fan.

pedronekoi · #16 27th March 2017, 02:20 PM

They just released a last album called "Wizard" and it's some kind of Best of including songs from their EPs and singles.

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1 Knight Rider (ナイトライダー)
2 Umibe no Satie (海辺のサティ)
3 Adventure wa Giniro ni (アバンチュールは銀色に)
4 No.1 Sweeper
5 FOOLISH
6 Boogie Aroma
7 Savior
8 Nothing
9 Danger
10 Ternary
11 Johnʼs Rod
12 Just Go
13 Call me back
14 Savior (Remix)
15 Nothing (Remix)

All the songs have different arrangement/vocals. I'm not sure if they re-recorded with only the three current members but everything sounds different (what I didn't really like). It's available on Spotify.
https://open.spotify.com/album/70Az9H8NMNMbACoBrtQpYM