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"

SG5, the Japanese pop girl group who is the only group to officially collaborate with Sailor Moon, is here to destroy the darkness of the world with their moon prism power music.

Few pop culture pieces are as iconic as Sailor Moon, and SG5 is for all the Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon fans!

Charlotte Rutherford

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?

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Kaede: If I were to describe the other members as a snack, I would say they are gummies with jelly inside! Because the more you know about our members, the more you will find out about them, and not just what you see on the surface.

Sayaka: I think Kaede would be chocolate chip cookies, Miyuu would be gummies, Ruri is cotton candy, and Rui is chocolate!

Miyuu: Sayaka is an Oreo cookie, Ruri is a salted plum, Kaede is potato chips, and Rui is candy!

Ruri: If my members were a snack, I believe that Kaede would be chocolate chip cookies, Miyuu would be milky candy, Sayaka is caramel, and Rui is Apollo chocolate.

Rui: Kaede would be Sour Patch gummies because her bright personality is like color gummies. Ruri would be Sasha (Japanese chocolate sweets) since Sasha's delicate appearance and packaging are very Ruri-like! Sayaka would be chocolate covered nuts — specifically Macadamia chocolate, which has individuality and purpose in its adultness. Miyuu would be rainbow cotton candy chocolate, because she is a little mysterious but has a fluffy and cute fancy atmosphere, just like cotton candy that melts as soon as you eat it!

2. Can you give an introduction to SG5 for those that may not know much about you?

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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?”

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Rui: I'm so hot I need a fire truck! I hope that everyone who listens to this song will be able to gain confidence and power.

4. How was it performing together as SG5 for the first time?

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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?

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Miyuu: We were very nervous. Before our performances, we are all usually together rather than being alone. We also encourage each other, by saying things like, "Everyone looks great today, you're so cute." This is important.

6. What concepts are you hoping to try in the future?

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Rui: First of all, I'm looking forward to seeing more and more of SG5’s songs from now on! "Firetruck" was an energetic song, so I'd like to perform a mysterious song. Because we want to be a group that leads to confidence for everyone. We hope that when you listen to SG5's songs, you feel confident and strong! So, I would like to continue to deliver concepts that you can feel.

7. Which celebrities are you inspired by?

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Kaede: I was inspired by the Disney Channel stars! When I was a little girl, I sang and danced to imitate the songs from the Disney Channel original movies, and I performed with my siblings every night in front of my family.

Sayaka: I’m inspired by Beyoncé, TLC, Ariana Grande, and Blackpink!

Ruri: I've liked Ayumi Hamasaki since I was little. Now, I listen to a lot of Western music, and I'm also interested in Avril Lavigne.

Miyuu: I can't choose one. I love so many people, and I learn a lot from many people. But In my opinion, I don't wanna copy them. I wanna be myself; for me, it's important to be myself. It's like...being original and being unique are so important. But I’m inspired by all pop stars.

Rui: I love Taylor Swift! I listen to her music and watch her perform. I’ve wanted to sing a song that sang about the delicate emotions and feelings of people, and I was blown away by her spectacular live performances.

8. Can you share a memory of when you realized you wanted to pursue a music career?

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Kaede: When I was a backup dancer in the live stage of Exile, a senior group from our company, the audience looked so happy, and I saw their sparkling smiles. I remember thinking I want to entertain many audiences like them! I want to express myself. I want to be the main performer, and that's when I decided to pursue a career in music.

Sayaka: When I was 9 years old, I was on stage as a kid dancer. From there, I started dreaming of becoming an artist like Exile who can make many people smile.

Ruri: I've loved singing since I was little, and my dream was to become a singer. I've been influenced by Ayumi Hamasaki's LIVE shows since I was little.

Miyuu: At first when I was 8, I danced on the stage of "Exile kids." I actually enjoyed it a lot. l remember the audience was having fun. My personality is very introverted, but when I'm dancing or when I'm standing on stage, I can become a different me, so it's fun!

Rui: I started dancing when I was 4 years old, and at that time, my dream was to become a backup dancer. But then, I grew to want to wear a glittery dress and stand on stage as an artist myself! 

9. What were some challenges you faced in preparation for your debut?

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Sayaka: Improving our English, singing, and dancing skills. Kaede, Miyuu, and I started singing from this project, so we've all been taking voice training lessons from scratch. We also still take English conversation lessons almost every day so that we can talk to our fans as soon as possible.

10. Can you share some of your goals for this group?

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Kaede: We have many goals, but first of all, we want as many people as possible to listen to our music, and we hope that as many people as possible will be cheered up and made happy by it and that our existence and our music will be close to our fans!

Sayaka: To be a group that can give people a supportive push on the back. Another goal is to go on a world tour as a group and to also appear at Coachella. 

Miyuu: Our purpose is to share messages through our music and performances. We all know that we’re not the same. We're all different in a good way, we are all different and unique, and that’s beautiful. It's important to be yourself. Be proud of who you are, and know that we are all here together. Let’s embrace our diversity.

Ruri: I have a lot of dreams, but standing on Coachella's stage is a dream.

Rui: I want to become a global artist representing Japan and to perform at Coachella!

11. Do you have more music releases coming soon that we can look forward to?

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Ruri: The recording of our album is progressing now, and there are so many amazing songs beyond imagination, and we are desperately working on recording while also having fun. I can't wait to deliver our songs to everyone. Please look forward to it.

12. Share a message to your fans and our readers!

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Kaede: Thank you for reading this interview so far! Please look forward to more music and performances from now on. We will do our best so that we can meet you all in person someday in a more mature form!

Guardians! Thank you for always supporting us! We love you all!

13. What does J-pop and performing music mean to you?

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Kaede: Performing is my life! I've found myself singing and dancing since I was a kid, and even though it's been hard and I've fallen apart at times, I still haven't hated it. I've never met anything I love more than this. I can't imagine at all what I would be doing if I wasn't here now.

Sayaka: Music is something that stands by me and strengthens me. It’s also the place where I can shine the most.

Miyuu: Music is part of my life. It’s my motivation, but it also relaxes me.

Ruri: To me, it’s a very happy thing. So, I’ll do my best to deliver my favorite songs to many people.

Rui: I love J-pop, music, and performing. I also really enjoy going on stage and chatting, or going into the booth and recording. I'm performing and producing with the hope that you will find this group called SG5 and an artist named Rui among all of these other artists and will love us!

SG5's debut single "Firetruck" is out now! Stream their single and follow SG5 on Instagram and Twitter.

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And check out this new "Firetruck" remix from umru here!

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