I. Introduction:
LIL LEAGUE from EXILE TRIBE is a Japanese dance and vocal boy group formed and managed by LDH JAPAN and signed to rhythm zone.
LIL LEAGUE is part of the supergroups EXILE TRIBE and NEO EXILE and consists of six members. The group was formed through the iCON Z ~Dreams For Children~ audition held from 2021 to 2022, where they won the grand prize on May 21, 2022. They debuted on January 11, 2023, with the single "Hunter".
II. History:
**2022:**
- Formed in early 2022 during the third screening of the iCON Z ~Dreams For Children~ audition.
- Released the digital single "Rollah Coaster" on April 25.
- Won the grand prize at the final screening of the audition at Nippon Budokan on May 21.
- Debut announced on October 24, with "Rollah Coaster" re-released digitally.
- Held free live events titled LIL LEAGUE Musha Shugyo ~LIL CARAVAN~ starting November 20.
- Debut single "Hunter" announced on November 28.
**2023:**
- Debuted on January 11 with the single "Hunter".
- Launched their official fan club on the same day.
- Released the special program LIL LEAGUE no LIL TALK on January 18.
- Collaborated with Pinkfong Japan for "LIL LEAGUE x BABY SHARK EDM" in March.
- Released the documentary LIL LEAGUE JOURNEY on Amazon Prime Video on March 31.
- Held first fanclub events in late March and April.
- Released their second single "Higher / Monster" on July 26.
- Held their first live tour from July 25 to August 26.
- Released digital singles "HYPE UP" on October 18 and "15-fun" on November 3.
- Performed at the D.U.N.K. Showcase in December.
- Collaborated with atmos pink on a clothing collection in December.
- Won the "Upcoming Dance & Vocal Group" award at the MTV Video Music Awards Japan and the "New Artists Of The Year" award at the 65th Japan Record Awards.
**2024:**
- Held the fanclub event "LIL PARTY ~1-nenkan de Sukoshi Otona ni Nareta~" on February 4.
- Released their first album, TRICKSTER, on February 28.
- Announced the song "HEAVY GAMER" as the ending theme for the TV anime "Shadowverse F" Arc Edition in April.
- Performed as an opening act at the "BEAT AX Vol.3" event on May 3.
- Released the digital single "Beat Loud" on May 8.
- Released the song "The Walk" for the TV anime Bonobono on July 8.
- Released their third single "Youth Spark" on July 31.
- Performed at the NEXT VIRAL ARTIST event series in May and July.
Trivia
- Official social media accounts opened on May 29, 2022.
- Facebook and Weibo accounts opened on December 4, 2023.
- Fans are called "LILFriends".
- They are the youngest group to debut as part of EXILE TRIBE.
- EXILE SHOKICHI is considered the "foster father" of the group.
- Members have been living together in a dormitory since pre-debut.
- Ranked #5 for "Sales by Artist Newcomers" on Oricon in 2023.
Official Logo:
III. Members:
| Birth Name: Iwaki Sena (岩城星那) Position: Leader, Vocalist, Main Dancer Birthday: October 21, 2004 Zodiac Sign: Libra Height: 173 cm (5’8″) Weight: – Blood Type: O Nationality: Japanese | |
| Birth Name: Nakamura Tatsuhiro (中村竜大) Position: Vocalist Birthday: November 27, 2004 Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius Height: 175 cm (5’8″) Weight: – Blood Type: B Nationality: Japanese | |
| Birth Name: Yamada Kodai (山田晃大) Position: Vocalist Birthday: August 10, 2005 Zodiac Sign: Leo Height: 168 cm (5’6″) Weight: – Blood Type: – Nationality: Japanese | |
| Birth Name: Okao Matora (岡尾真虎) Position: Main Dancer, Vocalist Birthday: May 7, 2008 Zodiac Sign: Taurus Height: – Weight: – Blood Type: O Nationality: Japanese | |
| Birth Name: Momoda Haima (百田隼麻) Position: Vocalist Birthday: May 15, 2008 Zodiac Sign: Taurus Height: 157 cm (5’1″) Weight: – Blood Type: O Nationality: Japanese | |
| Birth Name: Namba Sora (難波碧空) Position: Vocalist, Youngest Birthday: January 21, 2009 Zodiac Sign: Aquarius Height: 158 cm (5’2″) Weight: – Blood Type: AB Nationality: Japanese |
IV. Discography:
Studio Albums
[2024.02.28] TRICKSTER
Other Albums
[2024.08.07] BATTLE OF TOKYO Jr.EXILE vs NEO EXILE
Singles
[2023.01.11] Hunter
[2023.07.26] Higher / Monster
[2024.07.31] Youth Spark
Digital Singles
[2022.04.25] Rollah Coaster
[2023.10.18] HYPE UP
[2023.11.03] 15-fun (15分)
[2024.04.15] HEAVY GAMER
[2024.05.08] Beat Loud
[2024.07.08] The Walk
Pre-release Digital Singles
[2022.10.24] Rollah Coaster -Re Recorded-
[2023.07.18] Monster
[2023.07.24] Higher
V. Works:
Music
- Chorus
- [2023.06.14] EXILE ATSUSHI - "Photograph"
Filmography
- TV Shows
- [2022.10.09-present] LIL LEAGUE no Victor League!
- [2023.01.18] LIL LEAGUE no LIL TALK
- Digital Programs
- [2023.03.31] LIL LEAGUE JOURNEY
Advertising
- Image Figure/Model
- [2023] PUMA "MORPHIC" × atmos pink
VI. Concerts/Tours:
Tours
[2023.07.25-2023.08.26] LIL LEAGUE LIVE TOUR 2023 "LIL GATEWAY"
Tours Featured In
[2022.07.06-2022.09.04] EXILE LIVE TOUR 2022 "POWER OF WISH" (opening act)
Concerts Featured In
[2022.07.23] BATTLE OF TOKYO TIME 4 Jr.EXILE
[2022.12.31] Jr.EXILE LIVE-EXPO 2022 (opening act)
[2023.12.31] LDH LIVE-EXPO 2023
[2024.08.10-2024.09.01] BATTLE OF TOKYO ~Jr.EXILE vs NEO EXILE~
[2024.09.23] NEO EXILE SPECIAL LIVE 2024
Events
[2023.03.30, 2023.04.01, 2023.04.14] LIL LEAGUE FAN EVENT 2023 -LIL SMILE-
[2024.02.04] LIL LEAGUE OFFICIAL FAN CLUB EVENT "LIL PARTY ~1-nenkan de Sukoshi Otona ni Nareta~" (LIL LEAGUE OFFICIAL FAN CLUB EVENT『LIL PARTY 〜1年間で少し大人になれた〜』)
VII. Awards:
[2023] MTV Video Music Awards Japan - Upcoming Dance & Vocal Group
[2023] 65th Japan Record Awards - New Artists Of The Year
[2024] 38th Japan Gold Disc Awards - Best 5 New Artists
