The official website for the Strawberry Prince (SutoPuri) musical collective announced significant changes to its roster, confirming that members Satomi and Nanamori. have graduated from the active performance group. While Satomi is stepping away from the collective entirely to pursue independent solo projects, Nanamori. will remain closely tied to the enterprise as its primary producer and manager, though he will no longer take part in live concert tours or vocal recordings.
Formed in 2016, Strawberry Prince quickly rose through the ranks of the Japanese digital entertainment ecosystem by leveraging online video streaming platforms. Their sustained mainstream momentum led to widespread multimedia expansion, including a dedicated smartphone adaptation, expansive arena concert tours across Japan, and a landmark appearance on NHK's prestigious Kōhaku Uta Gassen television special in December 2023.
Beyond their concert performances, the group has left a notable footprint in the anime industry by contributing theme songs for series such as Yo-Kai Academy Y: An Encounter With N and Cardfight!! Vanguard overDress, with members also lending their voices to voice acting roles. Their journey culminated on the silver screen with the release of the theatrical feature Gekijōban SutoPuri Hajimari no Monogatari: Strawberry School Festival!!!! in July 2024, which is currently licensed for international streaming via Crunchyroll.
