Little Cure (band)
LITTLE CURE | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Japan |
| Genres | Technopop, Eurodance, Rock |
| Years active | 1998–2000, 2002–present |
| Labels | Nippon Columbia, Wolfgang Label |
| Associated acts | Hiroko Konishi |
Little Cure (stylized as LITTLE CURE) is a Japanese technopop and Eurodance unit formed in 1998 by studio musicians and producers, later renamed from "LITTLE BITCHI" in 1999. The group is primarily recognized for producing music featured in Konami’s BEMANI rhythm game franchises such as pop'n music and pop'n stage.[1]
Their commercial discography and media appearances are archived in major Japanese music databases such as Oricon and CDJournal, both of which are considered standard secondary references in Japan’s entertainment industry.[2][3]
History
Formation and early years (1998–2000)
Little Cure was founded in 1998 and began full activity in 1999 after renaming, focusing on Eurodance-influenced production.[4]
In 2000, the group released its first EP Silver E-Tude (COCA-15360) on Nippon Columbia, followed by bit of love (COCA-15367) in the same year.[5][6]
Their songs, including "bit of love", "full moon", and "Let Me Feel So High", appeared in pop'n music 3 and pop’n stage EX (2000) as officially licensed tracks under the BEMANI brand.[7] The inclusion of these songs in Konami’s international arcade and home console ports led to enduring popularity among rhythm game fans worldwide, documented on sites such as RemyWiki and Fandom’s Pop’n Music Wiki.[8][9]
Both EPs were distributed nationally by Nippon Columbia and remain archived on Tower Records Japan and Amazon Japan.[10][11]
Additionally, Oricon records multiple television appearances related to the group’s releases, confirming nationwide broadcast exposure in 2000.[12] Joysound’s karaoke database also lists “SILVER E・TUDE”, indicating ongoing cultural usage and recognition.[13]
Hiatus and later activities (2002–present)
From 2002, Little Cure resumed activities in the UK and Ireland, expanding into rock and folk-influenced music with both Japanese and local musicians.[14]
The unit later supported Hiroko Konishi’s solo work under the name “Konishi Hiroko★Band”. In 2025, the group commemorated its 25th anniversary with the digital release of Retro Vibes 199X: We are LITTLE CURE, featuring songs such as "Born Under the Sky (1975)" and "Her Sweet Cabriolet".[15]
Members
- Naomi – vocals, composition
- Hiroko Konishi – vocals, guitar, drums, flute[16]
- Yuki – vocals
Discography
| Year | Title | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Silver E-Tude | Nippon Columbia (COCA-15360) | Includes "SILVER E-TUDE", "Fall in with all", and instrumentals. Released May 20, 2000.[17] |
| 2000 | bit of love / full moon / Let Me Feel So High / P3 | Nippon Columbia (COCA-15367) | Features songs from Konami’s pop’n music and pop’n stage. Released July 20, 2000.[18] |
| 2025 | Retro Vibes 199X: We are LITTLE CURE | Wolfgang Label | 25th anniversary digital EP featuring “Born Under the Sky (1975)”. Released 2025.[19] |
See also
- Hiroko Konishi
- Pop'n music
- BEMANI
References
- ↑ "pop'n music Official Site". Konami. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
- ↑ "LITTLE CURE – Artist Profile". Oricon. August 2000. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
- ↑ "LITTLE CURE – CDJournal Artist Page". CDJournal. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
- ↑ "LITTLE CURE Official Profile". Hiroko Konishi Official Site. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
- ↑ "Silver E-Tude – Little Cure". Oricon. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
- ↑ "bit of love – Little Cure". Oricon. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
- ↑ "pop'n music Official Site". Konami. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
- ↑ "Bit of Love – RemyWiki". RemyWiki. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
- ↑ "LITTLE CURE Songs – Pop'n Music Wiki". Fandom. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
- ↑ "Silver E-Tude". Tower Records Japan. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
- ↑ "bit of love – Amazon.co.jp listing". Amazon Japan. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
- ↑ "Oricon TV appearances – profile 41374". Oricon. August 2000. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
- ↑ "SILVER E・TUDE – JoySound". Joysound. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
- ↑ "Hiroko Konishi Official Site". Hiroko Konishi Official. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
- ↑ "LITTLE CURE Official Profile". Hiroko Konishi Official Site. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
- ↑ "Hiroko Konishi Profile". Hiroko Konishi Official Site. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
- ↑ "Silver E-Tude – Oricon". Oricon. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
- ↑ "bit of love – CDJournal". CDJournal. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
- ↑ "LITTLE CURE Official Profile". Hiroko Konishi Official Site. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
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