Super Monkey's

The concept was changed and the Super Monkey's made their debut as a five-piece all-girl group with members Namie Amuro, Anna Makino, Hisako Arakaki, Nanako Takushi, and Minako Ameku.

The Super Monkey's officially debuted on September 16, 1992, with the double A-side single, "Koi no Cute Beat / Mister U.S.A." on the Toshiba EMI label.

Following the release of the single, the group took part in an ensemble singing unit, PJG, for NHK music show, Pop Jam, with several other teen idols.

After the success of the single, Matsuura suggested that Amuro could become a solo act while the other members of the Super Monkey's formed a new girl group.

In April, the single "Taiyou no Season" was released and accredited solely to Amuro although the background vocals were performed by the other members of Super Monkey's.

Those other members, Nanako, Minako, Reina, and Ritsuko formed the group MAX, named after Matsuura, and signed to fledgling dance label, Avex Trax.

Following the disbandment of the group, lead vocalist, Namie Amuro, began a solo career joining former band members MAX on record label, Avex Trax.

Following the success of her breakthrough album, Sweet 19 Blues (1996), the Super Monkey's former label, Toshiba EMI, released a greatest hits compilation, Original Tracks Vol.1 (1996).

MAX retired the Super Monkey's name and completely parted ways with Amuro after her 1996 show at Chiba Marine Stadium.

The group would go on to surpass the success of the Super Monkey's selling several million albums and attaining a number one single with "Give me a Shake" released in 1997.