B.O.L.T. is a unit formed under the Stardust Planet idol management unit of the Stardust Promotions agency. The unit was originally formed from the 3BJr pool of idols as the "King Records Unit," a group that was formed to pursue a major debut under King Records. The 5-member unit was eventually named Rock A Japonica and debuted under Evil Line Records, a division of King Records that is also home to Stardust's flagship idol unit, Momoiro Clover Z. The group released 5 formal singles and 1 album and was characterized by rotating centers for different songs and member associations with specific themes like school subjects or musical genres, as opposed to colors.
After the release of their 5th single Mugen in 2019, member Shiina Ruka decided to withdraw from the group after an extended hiatus for health reasons. Additionally, member and leader Uchiyama Ami announced her decision to also leave the group. The remaining three members, Naito Luna, Takai Chiho, and Hirase Misato, decided to continue pursuing their dreams as idols and worked on solo activities for a few months until reforming in July 2019 as B.O.L.T. with two new members, Aoyama Nanoha and Shirahama Aya. B.O.L.T. debuted at Evil Line Records 5th Anniversary Fest "Evil A Live" with the song "Ame ga Furu Machi," written for them by HAWAIIAN6 member Yasuno Yuta.
Their website is still under construction as of 2019-07-16, so the profiles are a combination of the old Rock A Japonica profiles and the Stardust Promotions agency profiles.Tentative official website is here.
Naito Luna
内藤るな
Nickname: LunLunPanPan (LunPan)
Birthday: 2000.12.23
Hobby/Skill: Meditation, acoustic guitar/Delusions
Height: 147 cm
Blood type: O
Favorite food: Meat, fruit, miso
A phrase for the world: GO! Fight! Win!
Other trivia:
- Represented the Japanese subject in Kyouka SHOCK! and centered the song Wagahai wa Hito de aru
- Was the former leader of defunct Stardust group Minichia Bears, joining in 2010
- Has appeared in various commercials and in the drama Akumuchan
- Scouted for Stardust when she was 8
Takai Chiho
高井千帆
Nickname: Chii, Chiichan
Birthday: 2001.11.20
Hobby/Skill: Listening to music, looking at idol blogs/penmanship
Height: 145 cm
Blood type: B?
Favorite food: Tuna
A phrase for the world: I recognize it and yet I still go at my own pace, but I'll be working towards my dreams one by one, so please support me!
Other trivia:
- Represented the math subject in Kyouka SHOCK! and centered the song Abracadabra Algebra
- Was a former member of Minichia Bears
- Listens to Babymetal, aside from other Stardust groups
- Her parents and Misato's parents are good friends
Hirase Misato
平瀬美里
Nickname: Mii, Miichan
Birthday: 2002.08.06
Hobby/Skill: Classical ballet, acrobatics (practicing (*^^)v)
Height: 151 cm
Blood type: AB
Favorite food: Medium-fatty tuna with no wasabi, marshmallows
A phrase for the world: I always have a smile. I love all of your smiles. Achieving the maximum smile~Miichan!
Other trivia:
- Represented the social studies subject in Kyouka SHOCK! and centered the song Yonaoshi Time Slip
- Was a former member of Michia Bears
- Has done ballet since she was 5
- Is by her own description shy and timid, but is considered by many to be one of the best performers in 3BJr
Aoyama Nanoha
青山菜花
Birthday: 2008.09.10
Hometown: Tokyo
Hobbies: Piano, singing, reading and writing
Special skills: Singing, walking, painting
Other trivia:
-Appeared in the TV shows PureBato!! and Zenryaku Megumi-chan prior to her idol debut
-Acted in the stage play Yasashii Maho no Tonaekata (gallery)
Shirahama Aya
白浜あや
Birthday: 2008.04.11
Hometown: Kanagawa Prefecture
Hobbies: Watching movies
Special skills: Roller skating, braveboarding (known as the Ripstick in the US, among other names)
Other trivia:
-Appeared in a company instructional movie prior to her idol debut
Rock A Japonica profiles: