was a Japanese girl group associated with Hello! Project. The group was created to promote Morning Musume's production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella, titled . Their sound is said to have an R&B feel.

History

The group's debut single, , was released on June 11, 2008, under the Zetima label in two versions. The regular version contains the CD-single only, while the limited version contains a bonus DVD. The Single V was also released for the song two weeks later, on June 25, 2008.

High-King returned in 2009 along with other shuffle units, releasing two new songs to compilations in 2009, "Diamonds", a cover song and a new original song later in 2009 called "DESTINY LOVE".

High-King ceased activities in September 2011 when Ai Takahashi graduated Morning Musume and Hello! Project, effectively graduating from High-King as well.

In 2013, High-King briefly returned to perform "C/C (Cinderella Complex)" as Ai Takahashi with High-King, making High-King officially a three-member unit with Reina, Saki and Maimi.

In 2015, Saki Shimizu and Maimi Yajima briefly performed during Berryz Kobo Matsuri on February 28 and March 1 as High-King, performing the song "Koiku no Meiro".

Members

  • Reina Tanaka (Leader of High King and member of Morning Musume) (graduated May 2013)
  • Ai Takahashi (Leader of Morning Musume) (graduated September 2011)
  • Saki Shimizu (Leader of Berryz Kobo)
  • Maimi Yajima (Leader of Cute)
  • Yuuka Maeda (Member of Hello! Pro Egg, and after S/mileage member) (graduated December 2011)

Discography

Singles

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! # !! Title !! Peak rank !! Single information

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|align="center"| 1 || ||align="center"| #6 ||

  • Release date:
  • June 11, 2008
  • June 25, 2008 (Single V)
  • Main vocal(s): Ai Takahashi, Reina Tanaka
  • Center : Reina Tanaka

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Other Songs

2009:

  • "Diamonds" (Chanpuru 1 ~Happy Marriage Song Cover Shuu~)
  • "DESTINY LOVE" (Petit Best 10)

2010:

  • "Daite yo! PLEASE GO ON" (Hello! Project 2010 Summer ~Fankora~)

2011:

  • "Scramble" (Hello! Project 2011 Winter ~Kangei Shinsen Matsuri~ A gana Live)
  • "SHALL WE LOVE?" (Hello! Project 2011 Winter ~Kangei Shinsen Matsuri~ A gana Live)

References

  • Official Hello! Project discography