PASSPO is a Japanese pop idol group under the agency Platinum Passport. The group's name comes from the English word "passport" and is a flight attendant-themed group. The group was formed in 2009, releasing under the indies label Jolly Roger starting in 2010, and made their major debut in 2011 under the label Universal Japan.
The group formed in 2009 after ten girls were selected from the Minna de Tsukuru Idol Unit contest in Akihabara. The group was named "PASSPO" soon after and weaved the theme of travel into the group's concept. For example, the members of group are called "the crew" while the leader is called "the captain" and the sub-leader is called "the chief purser" with each member having their own color. Meanwhile, their live events are called "flights" while those who are attendance are usually called "the passengers" who can earn points, called "frequent flier miles", when attending the live events. Also, their songs incoporate the travel theme and the group releases three versions of their singles, each name Business Class, First Class, and Economy Class, with different material inserted in each version.
PASSPO released their first single on March 2010, entitled "Let It Go!!", under the indies label Jolly Roger. A month later, PASSPO went on their first tour named "PasTour". The group also starred in their own variety show, Attention Please. on TV Kanagawa. By the end of the year, the group released their first album, entitled TAKEOFF.
At an event on January 2011, PASSPO announced that they signed to the label Universal Japan. The group made their major debut four months later with the single "Shoujo Hikou". They also released their first major album, entitled CHECK-IN, in December. However, Sakuma Kaho was the first member to graduate as she graduated from the group on December 30th at the group's last live show at Zepp Tokyo.
Current Members
Negishi Ai (Captain)
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Name: Negishi Ai Nickname: Aipon Birthdate: September 27, 1992 (age 20) Birthplace: Saitama Prefecture, Japan Blood Type: B Height: 162 cm Special Skill: Piano Hobbies: Cafe, Games, Soft Tennis Charmpoints: Eyes, Mouth, Voice Weakness: Polar Movies Favorite Artists: Mizuki Nana, Leah Dizon Favorite Phrase: "Mochi Mochi" Places You Like to Go: Southern Countries Future Goal: Wants to Become an Actress
Okunaka Makoto
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profile Name: Okunaka Makoto Nicknames: Makocchan , Makon Birthdate: November 18, 1993 (age 18) Birthplace: Saitama Prefecture, Japan Blood Type: B Height: 152 cm Special Skill: Falling Asleep Within 3 Seconds Hobbies: Playing with Dogs, Running Charmpoint: Eyes Favorite Artists: YUI, CHEMISTRY Favorite Phrase: "Honto ni? Sou Nandaa" Favorite Foods: Edamame, Tofu Skin Favorite Movie: Jingle All the Way Treasured Item: Sora-chan
Masui Mio
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profile Name: Masui Mio Nickname: Mio Mio Birthdate: October 6, 1994 (age 18) Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan Blood Type: O Height: 151 cm Hobbies: Watching Anime, Reading Girl Novels Charmpoints: Tear-shaped Mole Favorite Artists: RADWIMPS, Hatsune Miku Favorite Movie: High School Musical
Makita Sako
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profile Name: Makita Sako Nickname: Sakotei Birthdate: November 10, 1993 (age 18) Birthplace: Kanagawa Prefecture Blood Type: B Height: 161cm Special Skill: Dance Charmpoint: Blackness Under the Eyes Weakness: Ticklish Favorite Artists: Girls' Generation Favorite Phrase: "Nanka~" Favorite Food: Chinese Parsley Least Favorite Food: Ginkgo Nut Places You Want to Visit: Space Person You Want Meet: Matsuko Deluxe
Mori Shiori
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profile Name: Mori Shiori Nickname: Morishi Birthdate: November 8, 1992 (age 19) Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan Blood Type: A Height: 159.4 cm Special Skill: Showing Her Big Voice Hobbies: Blogging, Brushing Teeth Charmpoint: Teeth Favorite Artists: EXILE, Amuro Namie Favorite Phrase: "Chotto Matte!" Favorite Foods: Undecided
Iwamura Natsumi
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profile Name: Iwamura Natsumi Nickname: Nachu Birthdate: July 29, 1991 (age 21) Birthplace: Kanagawa Prefecture Blood Type: AB Height: 163cm Charmpoints: Squishy, Round Face Weakness: Sako-chan Favorite Artists: Taylor Swift Favorite Sport: Tennis Favorite Phrase: "Washi~, Maji Kami!" Favorite Food: Ice Cream Treasured Item: Everyone Future Goal: Getting Everyone to Know Iwamura Natsumi
Tamai Anna
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profile Name: Tamai Anna Nickname: Annya Birthdate: January 31, 1995 (age 17) Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan Height: 160cm Favorite Artists: Girls' Generation, 2NE1 Favorite Phrase: "Ottamagee" Places You Want to Visit: Southern Countries
Fujimoto Yukimi
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profile Name: Fujimoto Yukimi Nickname: Yuukii Birthdate: April 11, 1992 (age 20) Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan Blood Type: A Height: 168cm Special Skill: Laughing Hobbies: Shopping, Sports Charmpoints: Tall Body Favorite Artists: Miley Cyrus Favorite Phrase: "Ukeru!" Favorite Food: Meat Least Favorite Food: Vegetables Favorite Movies: Disney Movies, Spy Kids 'Favorite Word: happiness Future Goal: A Model Who Travels Around the World
Anzai Naomi
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profile Name: Anzai Naomi Nickname: Naomin Birthdate: April 16, 1992 (age 20) Birthplace: Kanagawa Prefecture Blood Type: B Height: 163cm Special Skill: Hair Makeup Hobbies: Soccer Charmpoint: Eyes Weakness: Japanese Favorite Artists: Katy Perry Favorite Phrase: "Iea" Favorite Food: Curry Places You Want to Visit: New Zealand Future Goal: Wants to Become a Model and Variety Personality
Former Members Sakuma Kaho
Discography
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Discography
Albums
[2010.12.08] TAKEOFF (indies)
[2011.12.07] CHECK-IN
[2012.11.14] One World
Singles
[2010.03.31] Let It Go!! (indies)
[2010.07.14] Hallelujah (indies)
[2010.10.20] GPP (indies)
[2010.10.20] Go On A Highway (indies)
[2010.10.20] Pretty Lie (indies)
[2010.12.15] DEPARTURE (indies)
[2011.05.04] Shoujo Hikou
[2011.08.24] ViVi Natsu (ViVi)
[2012.03.07] Kimi wa Boku wo Suki ni Naru
[2012.06.13] Next Flight
[2012.08.15] Natsuzora HANABI (HANABI)
[2012.10.03] WING
Digital Singles
[2010.05.03] Sakurairo (indies)