SCANDAL

SCANDAL

SCANDAL (スキャンダル Sukyandaru^?, stylized as SCANDAL) is a Japanese pop rock girl band from Osaka, Japan. Formed in August 2006 by four high school girls, they started playing street lives until they were noticed and signed to the indie label Kitty Records. In 2008, they released three singles and a mini-album while performing shows in the United States, France, and Hong Kong. That October, Scandal released their major debut single, "Doll", under Epic Records Japan.

Stage Name: HARUNA
Real Name: Ono Haruna (小野春菜)
Birthday: August 10, 1988 (age 24)
Birthplace: Aichi Prefecture, Japan
Blood Type: A
Height: 153 cm
Instruments: Guitar
Education: Inuyama High School
Previous Groups: Caless Kid's Choir

HARUNA, the eldest among the group and also serves as the leader. A girl who had a passion for dancing and dreamed of becoming a dancer, but things changed when she met her co-members and eventually took on a rock n’ roll path. But the influence of dance stayed, the reason why some of their PV, choreography can be seen. HARUNA has the most powerful and deep voice that usually leads in their songs combined with the voices of the other 3 members.

Stage Name: TOMOMI

Real Name: Ogawa Tomomi (小川ともみ)

Birthday: May 31, 1990 (age 22)

Birthplace: Hyougo Prefecture, Japan

Blood Type: A

Height: 157 cm

Instruments: Bass guitar

TOMOMI, the bass and writer of majority of their songs. Like HARUNA, she also dreamed of becoming a dancer but rock n’ roll opened a new path. Her dancing skills can be observed while performing with her amazing and graceful movements despite the fact that she is carrying a huge bass. TOMOMI has a very sweet and kinda “chipmunky” voice that is easy to like, together with HARUNA, their voices becomes a very perfect combo. She’s also the one that usually leads in solo parts of their songs.

Stage Name: MAMI

Real Name: Sasazaki Mami (笹崎まみ)

Birthday: May 21, 1990 (age 22)

Birthplace: Aichi Prefecture, Japan

Blood Type: AB

Height: 161 cm

Instruments: Guitar, drums

Previous Groups: Anpontanzu (あんぽんたんズ)

Sasazaki Mami has the best guitar skills among the girls, and serves as The Lead guitarist in Scandal. She often amazes fans that come to see them live with her dexterity and skill with the electric guitar. She also appears serious and kind of dark on stage due to her long fringe and serious expression, but offstage, she becomes a direct opposite, displaying a very cheerful and upbeat personality. Also among the group, she’s also the biggest fan of Japanese Anime. In the vocals department, she has a very soft-punkish voice, and as a result whenever she has a solo part, you’ll know it’s her

Stage Name: RINA

Real Name: Suzuki Rina (鈴木理菜)

Birthday: August 21, 1991 (age 21)

Birthplace: Nara Prefecture, Japan

Blood Type: B

Height: 160 cm

Instruments: Drums, piano

Education: Sakai Girls' High School (2007–2008), unnamed Tokyo high school (2008–2010)

RINA, the youngest among the group and serves as the drummer. A girl that always has a smile painted on her face when performing – showing that performing and music is nothing but love. She’s also a cheerful and bubbly person as seen in their live interviews with the reactions she shows. Also among the 4 of them, she is the most active in their blog, making sure that fans is always updated to her and the group. 

• Can also play the piano. Been playing it since she was 3 years old. 

• Knows how to cook. 

• Last member to join the group. 

• Said once in an interview that she doesn't know any boy's number.

 • Wanted to be called RINAX. 

• Would love to work at McDonald's, a bar, or a Maid Cafe because she wants to try serving people at a restaurant.