EXILE TRIBE refers to the collective of male artists associated with LDH JAPAN, centered around the agency's principal group, EXILE. The concept originated in 2004 with the formation of EXILES.
The EXILE TRIBE brand was formally introduced in June 2011, debuting with the live tour "EXILE TRIBE Nidaime J Soul Brothers VS Sandaime J Soul Brothers Live Tour 2011 Keishou."
**2011**
The term EXILE TRIBE was first used in June 2011 for the tour "EXILE TRIBE Nidaime J Soul Brothers VS Sandaime J Soul Brothers Live Tour 2011 ~Keishou~," establishing EXILE and J Soul Brothers as the two main components of the collective.
**2012**
In April 2012, the EXILE TRIBE LIVE TOUR 2012 ~TOWER OF WISH~ featured EXILE, Nidaime J Soul Brothers, and Sandaime J Soul Brothers. In September 2012, a unit featuring EXILE and Sandaime J Soul Brothers released the single "24karats TRIBE OF GOLD," marking the debut release of the collective.
**2013**
On January 30, GENERATIONS officially joined EXILE TRIBE with the release of their second single, "ANIMAL," and became known as GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE. On April 24, Sandaime J Soul Brothers rebranded to Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE with their ninth single, "SPARK." On September 10, EXILE TRIBE released their second single, "BURNING UP," featuring a collaboration between Sandaime J Soul Brothers and GENERATIONS.
**2014**
In January 2014, LDH launched the EXILE TRIBE PERFECT YEAR 2014, featuring releases from EXILE TRIBE and its groups, along with a dome tour in Japan. On September 20, EXILE TRIBE released their third single, "THE REVOLUTION," including members from EXILE, Sandaime J Soul Brothers, and GENERATIONS. A week later, the same lineup released the album "EXILE TRIBE REVOLUTION," both of which reached #1 on the Oricon weekly chart. From September to December, all groups associated with EXILE TRIBE participated in the dome tour "EXILE TRIBE PERFECT YEAR LIVE TOUR TOWER OF WISH 2014 ~THE REVOLUTION~."
**2015-2016**
On October 22, members of EXILE TRIBE starred in the TV drama "HiGH&LOW ~THE STORY OF S.W.O.R.D.~," introducing the HiGH&LOW franchise produced by EXILE HIRO. The groups also contributed to the drama's soundtrack, released on June 15, 2016.
**2017**
On January 25, THE RAMPAGE made their major debut with the single "Lightning," officially joining EXILE TRIBE.
**2018**
On September 15, FANTASTICS was announced as an EXILE TRIBE group and officially joined the collective on December 5 after their major debut with the single "OVER DRIVE."
**2019**
In 2019, EXILE AKIRA was appointed as the leader of EXILE TRIBE. On March 31, BALLISTIK BOYZ was announced as an EXILE TRIBE group, officially joining on May 22 with their major debut album. On April 20, the formation of a new comprehensive group called "Jr.EXILE" was announced, comprising GENERATIONS, THE RAMPAGE, FANTASTICS, and BALLISTIK BOYZ. This unit was inspired by EXILE, and the project BATTLE OF TOKYO was launched.
**2022**
On July 13, PSYCHIC FEVER officially joined EXILE TRIBE after their major debut with the studio album "P.C.F." On October 31, Kuroki Keiji graduated from EXILE and EXILE THE SECOND, retiring from the entertainment industry and leaving EXILE TRIBE.
**2023**
On January 11, LIL LEAGUE officially joined the collective after their major debut with the single "Hunter." On May 10, it was announced that the four boy groups born from the audition iCON Z ~Dreams For Children~—LIL LEAGUE, KID PHENOMENON, THE JET BOY BANGERZ, and WOLF HOWL HARMONY—would be classified as "NEO EXILE," a new generation of EXILE TRIBE. On August 23, KID PHENOMENON, THE JET BOY BANGERZ, and WOLF HOWL HARMONY officially joined the collective after their major debut. On December 31, Suzuki Nobuyuki graduated from GEKIDAN EXILE and EXILE TRIBE.
**2024**
On February 29, Akiyama Shintaro graduated from GEKIDAN EXILE and departed from LDH JAPAN, subsequently leaving EXILE TRIBE. On June 25, Sekiguchi Mandy graduated from GENERATIONS and EXILE, departing from LDH JAPAN and EXILE TRIBE.
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The purpose of the artist thread is to provide a centralized place for posting updates related to EXILE TRIBE groups. However, please note that LIL LEAGUE and KID PHENOMENON will not be included in these updates. This decision is based on their young age and the fact that they are not groups I actively follow. Only updates regarding releases and comebacks for the included groups will be posted in the thread.
