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Why@Doll, also known as Howadoru (ほわどる), was a Japanese female duo formed by Victor Music Arts in 2011 until their disbandment in 2019. The final line-up consisted of Chiharu Aoki and Haruna Uratani.
History
Why@Doll is a play on words for "white idol": "White" comes from the image of snow Shiroishi Ward, Sapporo, where they were based. The "at" sign between the two words represents the location and the duo's hope for a friendliness with their fans.
Originally from Sapporo, Why@Doll moved to Tokyo in November 2013 and signed a contract with Version Music in 2014. The duo debuted with the single album "Magic Motion No.5" in September 2014. After releasing three singles, one mini album and one album from Version Music, Why@Doll signed a new contract with T-Palette Records in 2016.
On July 17, 2019, due to Aoki's poor health, Why@Doll announced they would disband at the end of November. They hosted their final concert at Asakusa Hana Theater on 24 November.
On August 22, 2021, the duo held a tenth anniversary concert titled "Why@Doll One Night Only Live: Open the Page of Memories" (Veats Shibuya) (Why@Doll One night only live ～思い出のページを開いて～ (Veats Shibuya), Why@Doll One night only live: Omoide no Pēji o Aite (Veats Shibuya)). It was the first time the concert was streamed, and new songs were also performed.
Members
Chiharu Aoki (青木千春, Aoki Chiharu)
Haruna Uratani (浦谷はるな, Uratani Haruna)