GL² Family is the collective name for the idol groups created from the Girls x Heroine series, which includes Girls2 and Laki (formerly known as Lucky2). They are managed by LDH JAPAN and signed to the record label rhythm zone. With the introduction of Lucky2, the Fan Club site was changed to "GL² Family". Until 2025 they belonged to the joint management business "SL Square LLP." by LDH JAPAN and Sony Music Labels.
History[]
2019-2020: Formation[]
Girls2 were announced in March of 2019, a girls performance unit derived from the main cast of the Girls x Heroine series, Miracle Tunes, MagimajoPures and then airing Phantomirage. Making their official debut in June of that year, they would then continue to perform the opening themes for the series from Phantomirage to Lovepatrina. Originally an 8 member unit, upon the entry of 9th member Ran (after her official appearance in Phantomirage), "Girls2 Fanclub" was created.
The name originated from this fanclub, a subscription based website for Girls2 fans that allowed fans to receive special discounts for live events, blogs, videos and radio programs.
2021-2022: Birth of GL² Family[]
For 2 years, the website remained as "Girls2 Fanclub" until August of 2021 after Lucky2 was announced. With this announcement, the fan club became "GL2 Family", ultimately categorizing the two units as sister groups to each other.
In 2022, their number increased from 15 to 18 members upon the arrival of three new Lucky2 members, Ririka Uemura, Akari Mori and Kiki Sato.
2023-2024: Ran's Graduation[]
On February 7, 2023, Ran Ishii announced her graduation from Girls2. With Ran's graduation from Girls2 in March 2023, GL2 family encompassed 17 members.
On December 23, 2023, Girls2 announced their 5th Anniversary Live which was held on June 30, 2024. It is their 1st arena live and was held at Yoyogi 1st Gymnasium.
2025: Yura's and Toa's Graduation, New Music Label, Lucky2's Name Changing[]
On the February 22, Yura Sugiura, leader of Lucky2, announced her graduation from the group. She graduated at the end of March to focus on her studies. With her graduation, as of April 2025, GL2 family encompasses 16 members.
In spring, both groups transferred record labels from Sony Music to avex sub-label rhythm zone. Thus, their contract with Sony Music Labels ended, their management partnership SL Square LLP dissolved and LDH JAPAN become their sole management agency. Now their official websites, including the fanclub site, are maintained and reserved by LDH JAPAN.
On July 15, Girls2 member Toa Harada announced her graduation from the group. She graduated at the end of August to take on new challenges but remained an artist under LDH. With her graduation, as of September 2025, GL2 family encompasses 15 members.
On August 8, Lucky2 announced that the group would be changing their name on September 22, their fourth anniversary. They revealed that their new group name would be "Laki". On the same day, they also announced their new live tour "Laki LIVE TOUR 2025 -Infinity-" and that their new release would be released in December.
Trivia[]
- Also known as "GaruRaki Family" (ガルラキファミリー)
- Despite the name change, the url of their fanclub remains as "girls2-fc".
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