ABCHO was a short-lived Japanese pop duo formed in 2012 by former Morning Musume
members Rika Ishikawa and Hitomi Yoshizawa. Known previously for their darker,
avant-garde collaboration as HANGRY\&ANGRY-f, the two artists launched ABCHO as
a contrast—embracing a more vibrant, edgy pop concept. The group name is an
abbreviation of "ABSTRACT CHOP," reflecting their mission to “chop” through
conventions with ultramodern pop energy. Their only official release, the single
"Me o Tojite Gyutto Shiyo", dropped on May 23, 2012. It served as the opening
theme for the first 13 episodes of ...