The Dance for Philosophy

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
GenresJ-pop
Years active2015–present
LabelsSony Music Records
Members
  • Haru Hinata
  • Mariri Okutsu
  • MariaSato
  • Nono Kiyoshi
  • Nanako Kayama
Past members
  • Nanako Ichikawa
  • Otoha Totsuka

History

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2015–2019: Formation and debut

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The 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

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They 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

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Current

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  • 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

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  • Nanako Ichikawa (市川菜々子)
  • Otoha Totsuka (十束おとは)

Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Album details Peak
chart
positions
Oricon
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Billboard
[25]
Funky but Chic
The Founder
  • Released: November 22, 2017
  • Label: Philosophy of the World
  • Formats: CD, digital download
38 61
Excelsior (エクセルシオール)
  • Released: April 5, 2019
  • Label: Philosophy of the World
  • Formats: CD, digital download
18 63
Ai no Tetsugaku (愛の哲学) 8 8
New Berry
  • Released: March 13, 2024
  • Label: Sony Music Records
  • Formats: CD, digital download
11 12

Compilation albums

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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))
  • Released: February 7, 2017
  • Label: Philosophy of the World
  • Formats: CD, digital download
33 58

Remix albums

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Title Album details
Sapiosexual
  • Released: March 6, 2020
  • Label: Philosophy of the World
  • Formats: CD, digital download

Extended plays

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Title Album details Peak
chart
positions
Oricon
[24]
Billboard
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Red Carnival
  • Released: October 19, 2022
  • Label: Sony Music Records
  • Formats: CD, digital download
8 8
One Summer Dream
  • Released: September 20, 2023
  • Label: Sony Music Records
  • Formats: CD, digital download
11 10

Singles

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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

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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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  2. ^ "「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.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ "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.
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  7. ^ "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.
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  16. ^ "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.
  17. ^ "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.
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  20. ^ "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.
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    Compilation albums
    EPs
  26. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved December 18, 2019.
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