Ushiroyubi Sasaregumi | |
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Origin | Japan |
Genres | Pop |
Years active | 1985 | –1987
Past members | Yukiko Iwai Mamiko Takai |
Ushiroyubi Sasaregumi (うしろゆびさされ組) was a female Japanese pop music duo consisting of Yukiko Iwai and Mamiko Takai, formed in 1985.[1][2][3] In parallel to their membership in this duo, Iwai and Takai were at the same time members of Onyanko Club, a large pop group widely seen as a precursor to groups such as Morning Musume and AKB48. Onyanko Club sang back-up vocals on some of the songs released by Ushiroyubi Sasaregumi.[3] They are most notable for singing several of the theme songs for the anime television series High School! Kimengumi.[1][4] Ushiroyubi Sasaregumi debuted on Yūyake Nyan Nyan("Sunset Meow Meow") (夕やけニャンニャン) on 30 September 1985. Throughout their short-lived career, the group released six singles, three albums, a promotion video, and two photo books (in addition to the Kimengumi soundtrack albums).[1][5] The group disbanded after Takai's graduation from Onyanko Club on 5 April 1987.[1][6][7]