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ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
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Yokohama, Tokyo, Japan (1996 – present)
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION is a popular Japanese rock group from Yokohama, Japan, formed in 1996. The group consists of Goto Masafumi (vocals, guitar), Kita Kensuke (guitar, vocals), Yamada Takahiro (bass, vocals), and Ijichi Kiyoshi (drums). They’re known for making “Haruka Kanata”, “After Dark”, and “Rewrite” which were used in the animes Naruto, Bleach, and Fullmetal Alchemist
■ The four of them came together in the music club of their university in 1996; for Gotoh, Kita, and Yamada, ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION was the first band they ever formed.
After a while, they began to perform at the school and in the local Yokohama area. Interestingly, their first songs were all written in English and, in fact, their first independent 6 track album (released in 2000) was entirely sung in English. The CDs were sold at concerts and over the internet.
■ In 2001, beginning with “YMD” they held many self-planned events at Yokohama’s CLUB24.
■ Once “Konayuki,” the first song in which they used Japanese lyrics, was completed, they sent copies to all the independent shows on the FM stations, and were consequently able to get their music played for the first time on FM radio.
■ After that, they released their second CD of original works, this time using Japanese lyrics. It achieved great success within the region and at all the Live Houses.
From this time on, starting at Shibuya, Shimokitazawa, Kichijouji and other places, they started putting on shows famed for their energy.
■ The four of them came together in the music club of their university in 1996; for Gotoh, Kita, and Yamada, ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION was the first band they ever formed.
After a while, they began to perform at the school and in the local Yokohama area. Interestingly, their first songs were all written in English and, in fact, their first independent 6 track album (released in 2000) was entirely sung in English. The CDs were sold at concerts and over the internet.
■ In 2001, beginning with “YMD” they held many self-planned events at Yokohama’s CLUB24.
■ Once “Konayuki,” the first song in which they used Japanese lyrics, was completed, they sent copies to all the independent shows on the FM stations, and were consequently able to get their music played for the first time on FM radio.
■ After that, they released their second CD of original works, this time using Japanese lyrics. It achieved great success within the region and at all the Live Houses.
From this time on, starting at Shibuya, Shimokitazawa, Kichijouji and other places, they started putting on shows famed for their energy.
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ashitakaryo wrote:
新世紀のラブソング has awesome lyrics. one of their best songs
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Damazkuz wrote:
Отличная группа! <3
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soranoai wrote:
Daisuki AKFG!
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Saomy wrote:
いい メロディ だな.. :)
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Katisdope wrote:
so amazingg
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rafonex wrote:
Esta banda es lo maximo !!!! Es la mejor banda de rock japones !!!
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piyopiyodesu wrote:
Best japanese band!!
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decorahearts wrote:
I want to watch that movie~ the soundtrack sounds v.good (> w <)v
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rideque wrote:
AKFG more better than jrock VK, FACT. i hate these VK -.-
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Edith-Aijican wrote:
I'm Aijican forerver XD.. they're the best band of Japan yeahh!!
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XeroXIII wrote:
The movie is titled "Solanin" (official romanization of the title), and the title of AKG's song will also be "Solanin". From the trailer, it looks to be about a girl who's dating a musician; he dies in an accident, and she takes up his guitar and starts performing his songs.
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blakitty wrote:
the best japanese music, love all the songs, Jrock forever!
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lops-sama wrote:
Wow! They have been my favourite band for 4 years now!!! And they are still getting better and better! Ajikan for life!!!
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SandshrewCurley wrote:
Apparently AKG is contributing to the movie 「ソラニン」(Solanine). A new mix of Mustang will be used as the ending theme, and perhaps a new song (which might be heard in the trailer...) will be included as well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wA5Aa5sqK8 Comes out April 2010. New single maybe?
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Vonthin wrote:
also would definitly put MMAN above Sol-fa even tho its a mini album
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king_secone wrote:
God I would love to see them live.
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WitchWorld wrote:
Asian forever my favority band!!!
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Vonthin wrote:
Fanclub>WWW>Kimi Tsunagi Five M>Sol-fa>SBK>Feedback File imo
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Kebadatta23 wrote:
IMO: Sol-fa > Fanclub > Kimi Tsunagi Five M > World World World > Feedback File > Surf Bungaku Kamakura ～ pretty hard to choose between which should be higher on that list out of KTFM and WWW, though.
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