Liella! (リエラ) is a Japanese school idol girl group in Love Live! Superstar!!, off the anime series Love Live!. In the real life, the group is managed under Lantis. The group’s members comprise students of 結ヶ丘女子高等学校 (Yuigaoka Girls' High School), with its mascot ゆいがお (Yui-Gao).

The group’s name was chosen through fans' votes out of 16 choices on August 17–31, 2020. The name comes from the portmanteau of two French words, “lier (リエ)” (meaning “bind”) and “brillante (ブリランテ)” (meaning “brilliant” or “bright”).

Liella! made their debut on April 7, 2021, with the single “Hajimari wa Kimi no Sora,” which accompanied by a music video. The group is led by Kanon Shibuya, and the original lineup consists of five members:

Kanon Shibuya (CV: Sayuri Date)

Keke Tang (CV: Liyuu)

Chisato Arashi (CV: Nako Misaki)

Sumire Heanna (CV: Naomi Payton)

Ren Hazuki (CV: Nagisa Aoyama)

Liella! has quickly gained popularity among the franchise’s fans, and their music has been well-received for its catchy melodies and upbeat energy, also their willingness to explore various genres.

Liella!’s first animation program, Love Live! Superstar!!, began airing on July 11, 2021, and ended on October 17, 2021, for the Summer 2021 schedule. The anime includes many insert songs, including “Starlight Prologue.” Liella! released their first album on March 2, 2022, titled What a Wonderful Dream!!, including the theme songs of the anime, and 5 new solo songs off each member.

The second season of the anime were announced during Liella’s second live concert in March 2022. It was scheduled to be aired on July 17, 2022. Prior to the second season of the anime, Love Live!’s staff announced a four new members' addition to the group, which was published on LoveLive!Days Liella! SPECIAL Vol.02 in May 2022.

This subsequently transform Liella! into a nine-member group like their predecessors, Muse and Aqours. The additional new members, who are Liella! original lineup’s underclassmen, are as follows:

Kinako Sakurakoji (CV: Nozomi Suzuhara)

Shiki Wakana (CV: Wakana Ookuma)

Mei Yoneme (CV: Akane Yabushima)

Natsumi Onitsuka (CV: Aya Emori)

The group then released their second album on March 15, 2023, titled Second Sparkle, which includes the nine-member “私のSymphony.”

On October 9, 2022, staff announced the third season that of the anime. Additionally, it was announced that Liella will be getting a new member as the “3rd generation.” On March 5, 2023, it was announced that the voice actress of the new member will be published in the June 2023 issue of LoveLive! Days. On May 30, 2023, staff announced the information of Liella’s new members in a promotional tweet of LoveLive!Days Liella! Special Edition July 2023 issue, including the aforementioned rival of Kanon Shibuya, Wien Margarete.

The additional members are as follows:

Wien Margarete (CV: Yuina)
Onitsuka Tomari (CV: Sakura Sakakura)

As an anime idol group, Liella! has also been involved in various promotional activities, including live performances and merchandise releases, as well as in various other media. With their unique blend of voice acting and musical talent, Liella! is sure to continue making waves in the Japanese music industry and beyond.

Liella!’s Official Website

Liella!

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平安名すみれ
葉月恋
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