Alt Idol Spotlight: The Quirky Kids of CY8ER

In the Alt Idol world, eyes were on CY8ER this summer as they hit us with double releases- Kakushemu in June and Koi Natsu at the end of July. But what’s all the talk about? Who are these Cy8er kids and what makes them special?

CY8ER, born from the duo formally known as BPM15Q, was founded by ex-BiS member Ichigo Rinahamu after the departure of DJ Nicamoq. An entrepreneur in all things Harajuku, Rinahamu’s quirks fall not only in her many ventures-fashion, modeling, producing- but in her Yume Kawaii esthetic that shows in the groups she manages under her own company, Ichigo Style. Hailing from strawberry kingdom as she likes to say, its only appropriate she would have equally quirky members by her side. Enter CY8ER!

CY8ER official logo

Koinumaru Pochi: Right after the disbandment of BPM15Q, Pochi was first on board. Harajuku model, MC, and DJ with a doll-like yume kawaii look to top it off, Pochi fit in easily. Did I also mention she used perform in the back of BPM15Q shows wearing a mask?

Suzukawa Mashiro (Mashilo): From pop-metal-rock idol group Deep Girl to EDM CY8ER, Mashilo has been through the wide range of alt idol. But what makes this simple kawaii girl a CY8ER girl? How about her trap/hip hop side project under the alias Shachi?

Coromushi Naatan: First thing you may notice about Kaatan that makes her stand out from the crowd is her Twitter covered in ladybugs. Turns out Kaatan wants to be a ladybug herself- fitting in quite well with Rinahamu’s strawberry obsession.

Fujishiro Anna: Cy8er’s resident hafu (Polish + Japanese) that is all about music, alcohol, and chocolate, Anna may seem like a casual addition. However, check out group photos and you’ll notice Anna towering over her fellow members at 172cm (5’6”). Surely, tall for idol standards!

Yamaiyume Yammy: Right off the back-fashion model and designer Yammy seems to fit in with Hamu’s Yume standards down to the name. Rocking devil horns and not one, but 9 tattoos, her quirks can’t be ignored!

From L to R: Rinahamu, Yammy, Mashilo, Anna, Pochi and Naatan at their free live, courtesy of CY8ER Twitter

And those are the quirky CY8ER kids! Be sure to check them out here!
 
~Jazzichi