money J-Pop Group SG5 Is The First Girl Group To Officially Collab With "Sailor Moon," And We Spoke With Them About Their Debut Single "Firetruck"
Few pop culture pieces are as iconic as Sailor Moon, and SG5 is for all the Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon fans!
Originating from the Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon world, SG5 is a five member Japanese pop girl group — consisting of Sayaka, Ruri, Rui, Miyuu, and Kaede — whose purpose is the protect the universe from evil, injustice, and negativity while destroying the forces of darkness through the most powerful weapon of all: their music.
From high-end fashion collaborations to homeware lines, clothing lines, makeup drops, and more, the beloved Japanese I.P. has long given fans more content and products to further appreciate the series. With SG5, they have now added a music act to continue fighting interstellar monsters through moon prism power. Blending Japanese talent with Western edge, SG5 is here to change the game through this modern take on the Sailor Moon I.P.
BuzzFeed sat down with the girls of SG5 to chat about their debut single, what the futures holds for them, and more.
1.If you could describe other members as a snack, what would they be?
2.Can you give an introduction to SG5 for those that may not know much about you?
Kaede: We are a girl group from Tokyo, Japan! Just as we SG5 members have our own personalities and charms, I would like to convey to women around the world through our songs and performances that "you don't have to be the same as others, you can have your own personality and charms." And we aim to be the biggest girl group in the galaxy!
3.What message do you hope to convey with your debut single “Firetruck?”
4.How was it performing together as SG5 for the first time?
Miyuu: I was very nervous, but I remember being very excited because of the audience. Since SG5 was created, it’s been a long road to get here, and I've been waiting for that moment. It’s like I’m in a dream. But it’s really a dream come true.
5.Speaking about being nervous, do you have any pre-performance rituals to help with the nerves?
6.What concepts are you hoping to try in the future?
7.Which celebrities are you inspired by?
8.Can you share a memory of when you realized you wanted to pursue a music career?
9.What were some challenges you faced in preparation for your debut?
10.Can you share some of your goals for this group?
11.Do you have more music releases coming soon that we can look forward to?
12.Share a message to your fans and our readers!
13.What does J-pop and performing music mean to you?
SG5's debut single "Firetruck" is out now! Stream their single and follow SG5 on Instagram and Twitter.
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