D-topia Entertainment (previously known as DTJ or D-Topia Japan) is a Japanese record label produced by Terukado Ōnishi, officially established in public prior to December 14, 2007. The label is dedicated to promoting girls' entertainment, particularly the music of female singers. It was formed as a business partnership between Avex Group, its co-area promoter, and Victor Entertainment, its distributing label.
On September 9, 2010, D-topia announced that they had paired with Universal Music Japan to create a new label, D-Topia Universe, with distribution by Universal Music Japan.Unnamed ref , topia.co.jp. Retrieved August 2011 The label's first release was Aira Mitsuki's third full-length album, "???", released on November 17, 2010.
Musical style The label's tagline is .
Originally the home of rock-pop idol group Harenchi Punch, the main focus of D-topia was originally very idol-centric. Towards 2009, the focus of the label gradually shifted to electronica acts starting with Mega Trance audition winner Aira Mitsuki.
In 2010, D-topia's musical styles changed again, with the newcomer group KOR=GIRL performing in a sound incorporating alternative rock and electronica. Formerly an Akihabara-style technopop idol, Saori@destiny released the more experimental album "WORLD WILD 2010", which received some attention from critics for its mix of electronic dance music styles such as funk carioca and funkot, many of which had never been attempted in Japan before.
In 2012, the label added the idol group Happy Super Generation to its lineup of artists, who became ICT Lovelies!! in 2013.
In November 2017, the company rebranded as "Star, Inc." after a number of artist in the label filed a lawsuit.
Current acts
Ready Candy Camp Mariane Takanashi
Former acts 80_pan (previously Harenchi Punch & 80★PAN!) (now disbanded) Saya Ozora (formerly of 80★PAN!) (graduated) Aira Mitsuki (August 2007; March 2008 - Major Debut) Kaze (August 2011) Minamelo (August 2011) Saori@destiny (December 2007; March 2008 - Major Debut) Miyabi Chinatsu (graduated) Suzuoto Hikari (graduated) The Sakura Telephone (project group) Yui Sayu Rako Rikaco KOR=GIRL Happy Super Generation ICT Lovelies!! (formerly Happy Super Generation)
Releases
Albums
The following albums listed below are distributed by Victor Entertainment.
Catalogue No.Release dateTitleArtistVUCD-60001 2008/09/03C.O.P.Y (limited edition)Mitsuki AiraVUCD-60002 2008/09/03C.O.P.Y (normal edition)Mitsuki AiraVUCD-60003 2008/11/19Japanese ChaosSaori@destinyVUCD-60004 2009/03/18 Wow War TechnoSaori@destinyVUCD-60005 2009/07/22Plastic (CD-only)Mitsuki AiraVUCD-60006 2010/04/14World Wild 2010Saori@destinyVUCD-60007 2010/06/026 Force (limited edition)Mitsuki AiraVUCD-60008 2010/06/026 Force (normal edition)Mitsuki AiraVUCD-60009 2010/07/21KOR=GIRL IKOR=GIRL
The following albums are released under D-Topia Universe and is distributed by Universal Music Japan.
Catalogue No.Release dateTitleArtistPOCS-12012010/11/17??? (CD-only)Mitsuki AiraPOCS-12022011/06/15Domestic DomainSaori@destinyPOCS-12032011/12/07X: Park of the SafariAira Mitsuki x Saori@destinyPOCS-12052012/11/07Dare ga Debut Dekiru no?Happy Super GenerationPOCS-12082013/08/21I'll Be BackAira Mitsuki
References
External links
(as Star, Inc.)