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PUFFY
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Tokyo, Japan (1995 – present)
PUFFY (パフィー) or Puffy AmiYumi as they are known in the United States (due to legal naming conflicts with Sean Combs, also known as “Sean ‘Puffy’ Combs”, “Puff Daddy”, or “P-Diddy”), is a pop/rock duo from Tokyo, Japan.
Ami Onuki (大貫亜美), whose nickname is “Jane”, and Yumi Yoshimura (吉村由美), nicknamed “Sue”, were scouted by two different talent agencies and put together in 1995, and soon PUFFY-Mania would begin. PUFFY-Mania is a term that was used by the Japanese media to refer to the craze for all things related to PUFFY, from key-chains, to CDs. It began in 1996 and continues to this day. PUFFY-Mania reached its peak in 1998 to 1999, following the release of the Jet-CD and the Jet-Tour. Their first release “Asia no Junshin” (“True Asia”) sold a million records and their success continued with several more full-length releases (totalling 14 million sales in Japan).
They hosted their own weekly TV show, “Pa-Pa-Pa-Pa-Puffy”, with guests such as Lenny Kravitz, Sylvester Stallone, Harrison Ford, and rock band Garbage.
Their music has been largely a collaboration between producer Tamio Okuda (奥田民生), American singer-songwriter Andy Sturmer, formerly of the band Jellyfish (who is referred to as the “godfather” of PUFFY, for naming the band), and Ami and Yumi themselves. Ami and Yumi’s vocals are likened to U.S. vocal sister group The Roches. They often sing whole songs together with harmonies and their sound borrows heavily from The Beatles and other artists such as ABBA, The Who and Carpenters.
Ami Onuki (大貫亜美), whose nickname is “Jane”, and Yumi Yoshimura (吉村由美), nicknamed “Sue”, were scouted by two different talent agencies and put together in 1995, and soon PUFFY-Mania would begin. PUFFY-Mania is a term that was used by the Japanese media to refer to the craze for all things related to PUFFY, from key-chains, to CDs. It began in 1996 and continues to this day. PUFFY-Mania reached its peak in 1998 to 1999, following the release of the Jet-CD and the Jet-Tour. Their first release “Asia no Junshin” (“True Asia”) sold a million records and their success continued with several more full-length releases (totalling 14 million sales in Japan).
They hosted their own weekly TV show, “Pa-Pa-Pa-Pa-Puffy”, with guests such as Lenny Kravitz, Sylvester Stallone, Harrison Ford, and rock band Garbage.
Their music has been largely a collaboration between producer Tamio Okuda (奥田民生), American singer-songwriter Andy Sturmer, formerly of the band Jellyfish (who is referred to as the “godfather” of PUFFY, for naming the band), and Ami and Yumi themselves. Ami and Yumi’s vocals are likened to U.S. vocal sister group The Roches. They often sing whole songs together with harmonies and their sound borrows heavily from The Beatles and other artists such as ABBA, The Who and Carpenters.
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Shoutbox
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fredericoq wrote:
Oh shit, nostalgia trip. I miss the cartoon. D: [2] Puffy reminds me of my childhood. ;_;
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jamesedwardcox wrote:
who cares about USA? come to england
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mileyhardrocker wrote:
go puffy ami yumi!!!! come bak to USA!!!!!!!!!!!! WE WANT PLANET TOKYO,TEENTITIANS,EVERYTHING!!!!! COME BACK!!! THERE HAVEN'T BEEN A CONSERT IN LA FOR years.
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tarbox wrote:
Not only soul-cheering, but perfectly suited to dusting or pushing a vacuum around. In all respect.
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LoveThe90s wrote:
Tags fixed. Love the Teen Titans series. I wish they would bring it back. The theme is catchy and unforgettable.
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jakefernandez wrote:
Where is the love for Dareka ga? This song is awesome! [2]
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bubbathemaster wrote:
Where is the love for Dareka ga? This song is awesome!
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Cyroselle wrote:
Oh shit, nostalgia trip. I miss the cartoon. D:
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Nemeziu wrote:
Tararaaaan! *_*
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Miyuki-Chan_x3 wrote:
Owii x3 Loooove x3
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Geneinorod wrote:
Love ♥
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taciturnxlove wrote:
<333
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Cherrybooy wrote:
easily my favorite band ever. EVER.
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jakefernandez wrote:
easily my favorite band ever. EVER.
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truculenttyler wrote:
PRMX was really good
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setasohjiro wrote:
I cannot stop listening to PUFFY. It's quite worrying. Splurge is perfect.
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monochromeblues wrote:
I downloaded JET CD out of curiousity, and OH MY GOD. THEY ARE PERFECTION.
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gabiuspears wrote:
Bring It is a nice album, I love it
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Talisasan wrote:
Тому, кто "Писал" о группе на русском языке: не знаете языка, незачем переводить.
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taciturnxlove wrote:
Love themmm! Their my favorite.
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Yaoma tagged PUFFY with j-rock, j-pop, female vocalists and one other tag. yesterday morning
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