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Band-Maid
Band-Maid is a Japanese Rock music, rock band formed in 2013, comprising singer Saiki Atsumi, guitarist/singer Miku Kobato, lead guitarist Kanami Tōno, bassist Misa, and drummer Akane Hirose. The band combines hard rock music with costumes modeled on Japanese maid cafés. They are currently signed to Pony Canyon. Their most recent studio album, ''Epic Narratives'', was released in September 2024. History 2013–2014: Early years and ''Maid in Japan'' From 2012 to early 2013, Miku Kobato was singing in an Japanese idol, idol group, Lil Cumin, with Yuki Yano and Risa Aoyagi. The group released three singles, Imishin Spicin, Hatsukoi Ribbon, and Super Trooper. Dissatisfied, she pitched her new management an idea: A band, wearing "cute" (''kawaii'') costumes modeled on those she had worn working in maid cafés, playing "cool" (''kakkoii'') music. Management agreed that this juxtaposition was interesting and agreed to back the project. Lead guitarist Kanami Tōno was recruited af ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Band-Maid Discography
Band-Maid is a Japanese rock band formed in 2013, consisting of singer Saiki Atsumi, guitarist/singer Miku Kobato, lead guitarist Kanami Tōno, bassist Misa, and drummer Akane Hirose. The band combines a rock sound with a maid image modeled on Japanese maid cafés. They are currently signed to Pony Canyon , also known by the shorthand form , is a Japanese company, established on October 1, 1966, which distributes music, films, home video, and video games. It is affiliated with the Japanese media group Fujisankei Communications Group. Pony Canyo ...; as of 2024 they have released eight studio albums, two EPs, and numerous singles. Albums Studio albums Live albums Compilations EPs Singles Digital singles Music videos Video albums Other appearances Notes References {{Band-Maid Discographies of Japanese artists Rock music group discographies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Just Bring It (album)
''Just Bring It'' is the fourth studio album and first full-length album by Japanese band Band-Maid, released on January 11, 2017 in Japan via Crown Stones and February 10, 2017 internationally by JPU Records. The record was preceded by the quintet's first world tour and the single " YOLO", released in November 2016. The album reached number 16 on the Japanese Oricon Albums Chart, selling 4,015 copies in its first week. The last track "Secret My Lips" was rearranged in the Japanese traditional style with Kyoto dialect lyrics, and the music video was released as "Secret Maiko Lips" for 2018 April Fools' Day. The international release from JPU Records includes English lyric translations and Romaji lyric transliterations. Background After the release of mini-album '' New Beginning'' in 2015, the group were signed to major Japanese record label Crown Stones, as well as sealing international distribution through JPU Records for the first time. The group played their first UK show a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
YOLO (Band-Maid Song)
"YOLO" is the second single by Japanese rock band Band-Maid. Released in Japan on November 16, 2016, by Crown Stones, it is the band's first single on a major record label. The title track is featured as the theme song of the video game ''Valiant Knights''. Composition In 2019, as Band-Maiko, they released an alternate version of "YOLO" (retitled "YOLOSIOSU"), with traditional Japanese instruments and lyrics rewritten in the Kyoto dialect. Background and release The single was released in two versions: a standard edition, and a limited edition, which contains the CD and a music sheet for the song "YOLO", enclosed in a sleeve. Both editions of the single feature the b-sides "Unfair Game" and "Matchless Gum", along with an instrumental version of the title track. The artworks were designed with the motif of the headbands that Saiki (Limited Edition) and Miku Kobato (Regular Edition) wear usually on the stage. Critical reception Trent Cannon of Rice Digital called the title trac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Epic Narratives
''Epic Narratives'' is the eighth studio album by Japanese rock band Band-Maid. It was released on September 25, 2024 and was their first full-length studio album since the release of ''Unseen World'' in January 2021, three years and eight months prior. It reached the top 10 on iTunes worldwide albums chart. Background and recording The production period for the album lasted three and a half years. Composition and lyrics "Shambles" was used as the ending theme for the second season of ''Kengan Ashura''. "Protect You" was used as the ending theme of '' Grendizer U''. The band said that they were given a request not to make it as intense as one of their previous songs. Rhythm guitarist/vocalist Miku Kobato said she was told to make the song about the heroine instead of the main character. The lyrics focus on the twin sisters Rubina and Terrona. Lead guitarist Kanami Tōno said she didn't want to make the song a ballad. Tōno said she wanted the guitar solo to have a melody that can ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maid In Japan
''Maid in Japan'' is the debut mini-album by Japanese all-female rock band Band-Maid (stylized as BAND-MAID). It was released on January 8, 2014. The album did not chart during its initial release. The album was reissued with two bonus tracks on February 14, 2018, and that version reached number 26 on the Japanese Oricon Albums Chart The Oricon Albums Chart is the Japanese music industry standard albums popularity chart issued daily, weekly, monthly and yearly by Oricon. Oricon originally published LP, CT, Cartridge and CD charts prior to the establishment of the Oricon A ..., selling 2,994 copies. Track listing Personnel Band-Maid *Saiki Atsumi – lead vocals (except tracks 6 and 10) *Miku Kobato – rhythm guitar, vocals, lead vocals on tracks 6 and 10 *Kanami Tōno – lead guitar *Misa – bass *Akane Hirose – drums Charts References Band-Maid albums 2014 debut albums Nippon Crown albums 2010s Japanese-language albums {{2010s-rock-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brand New Maid
''Brand New Maid'' is the third studio album by Japanese all-female rock band Band-Maid. It was released on May 18, 2016, and was their first album to be released internationally. Music videos were made for "The Non-Fiction Days," "Before Yesterday," and "Alone." The album reached number 19 on the Japanese Oricon Albums Chart, selling 4,189 copies in its first week. The international album from JPU Records includes English lyric translations, Romaji lyric transliterations, and the live bonus track "Real Existence". Critical reception JaME gave the album a positive review, saying "...they are serious about and capable of realizing their goal of "world domination." J-Generation noted that the album was "bigger, tougher, deeper" than the band's previous releases and that it "...proves Band-Maid’s ready to crush any protests that their cute persona disqualifies them from the "real rock" club. Accolades Chama and Chiaki of Gekirock listed the album as the fourth and sixth best album ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Beginning (Band-Maid Album)
''New Beginning'' is the second mini-album released by all-female Japanese hard rock band Band-Maid. It is the band's final release under Gump Records, as they joined Nippon Crown the following year. The album reached number 64 on the Japanese Oricon Albums Chart. The album was originally scheduled to be released on November 4, 2015, but was pushed back two weeks. ''New Beginning'' has been described as hard rock Hard rock or heavy rock is a heavier subgenre of rock music typified by aggressive vocals and Distortion (music), distorted electric guitars. Hard rock began in the mid-1960s with the Garage rock, garage, Psychedelic rock, psychedelic and blues ..., and heavy metal and the band's sound has been compared to the likes of Disturbed, Lenny Kravitz and Skunk Anansie. Music videos were produced for the songs "Thrill," "Real Existence," and "Don't Let Me Down." Track listing Personnel ;Band-Maid *Saiki Atsumi – lead vocals (except track 7) *Miku Kobato – rhyth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
JPU Records
JPU Records is a British record label formed in 2012, which specializes in handling international releases by Japanese artists. Notable acts on JPU's roster include The Gazette (band), The Gazette, Band-Maid, Lovebites (band), Lovebites, and Nemophila (band), Nemophila. History The label was established in 2012. Its first release was ''Division (The Gazette album), Division'' by popular Japanese visual kei rock band The Gazette (band), The Gazette, followed by the 2013 album ''Beautiful Deformity.'' The label began to release albums by other Japanese acts, including ''I'mperfect'' by Ling Tosite Sigure, ''Weeeeeeeeee!!!'' by Polysics, and ''Embrace (Boom Boom Satellites album), Embrace'' by Boom Boom Satellites. In 2016 they announced the signing of rock quintet Band-Maid and pop singer Amatsuki, giving the two acts their UK debuts at MCM London Comic Con in May of that year. Current roster JPU Records has released albums by the following artists: [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Platinum Production
is a Japanese talent agency headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo. It was founded in 2000 and focuses on talent management for ''tarento'', models, actors and musical artists. The headquarters is currently situated on the ninth floor of the Yushin Main Building. Current notable talents This is a list of Platinum Production and Platinum Passport artists that have articles on Wikipedia. Female *Yuko Ogura *Nonoka Ono *Miwako Kakei *Rumiko Koyanagi *Yui Sakuma *Yuu Tejima *Reiko Tokita *Anne Nakamura *Nanao (model), Nanao *Aki Higashihara *Satomi Takasugi *Predia *Rina Sawayama (model), Rina Sawayama *Sonmi *Ena Fujita *Aya Kiguchi *Fuka Kakimoto *Yuzuki Aikawa *Satomi Takasugi *Shanadoo *Kaba-chan *Dakota Rose *Shiori Momota Male *Toshiki Kashu *Ken Kaneko *Yoshihiko Hakamada *Makoto Uehara *Shinji Nakano *Kohei Hirate *Rio Komiya Former *Band-Maid *Mayuko Iwasa *Yukina Kinoshita *Silent Siren *Chinatsu Wakatsuki *Passpo *Reina Triendl References External links Platinum Pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sakura-Con
Sakura-Con is an annual three-day anime convention held during March or April at the Seattle Convention Center in Seattle, Washington. The convention, which is traditionally held over Easter weekend, is the largest anime convention in the Northwest. It is organized by the volunteer Asia-Northwest Cultural Education Association (ANCEA). Programming The convention primarily showcases interactive activities related to the culture of Asian countries, most frequently Japan. Typical activities include panels hosted by enthusiasts and industry professionals, live game shows, an anime music video contest, an art show, artist alley, dances/raves, collectible card gaming, cosplay chess, cosplay contests, an exhibitors hall with both independent and corporate booths, a fashion show, Japanese cultural and presentations (aikido demonstrations, kabuki performances, kendama play, kendo swordsmanship, taiko drumming, tea ceremonies), Japanese pop and rock concerts, karaoke, masquerade ball ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nippon Crown
is a Japanese record label established as Crown Records on 6 September 1963. It is a spin-off of Nippon Columbia and is owned by karaoke maker Daiichikosho. The record label singles which topped the Oricon Singles Chart are Kaze's "22-Sai no Wakare" (1975), and Gackt's " Returner (Yami no Shūen)" (2007). Artists Artists signed to Nippon Crown Music include: * Band-Maid (on sublabel Revolver Records) (until 2020) * Bis (on sublabel Revolver Records) * BRADIO * Date of Birth (Dob) (on sublabel Hasin Music) * Mao Denda * Gackt (later on independent sublabel Dears) * Hanaboy * Haruomi Hosono * Tomomi Kasai * Kimeru * Saburō Kitajima * Metis * mizca * Man with a Mission * Lovely Doll * Nightmare * Mayo Okamoto * Paradisio * Predia (on sublabel Revolver Records) * Psycho le Cému * Seo In-guk * Taeko Ohnuki * * * Unchain (on sublabel Revolver Records) * Vidoll * Zigzo (on sublabel Crown Stones) * Karen na Ivory See also *List of record labels File:Alvin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pony Canyon
, also known by the shorthand form , is a Japanese company, established on October 1, 1966, which distributes music, films, home video, and video games. It is affiliated with the Japanese media group Fujisankei Communications Group. Pony Canyon is a major leader in the music industry in Japan, with its artists regularly at the top of the Japanese charts. Pony Canyon is also responsible for releasing taped concerts from its artists as well as many anime productions and several film productions. Pony Canyon is headquartered in Tokyo with offices in Taiwan and South Korea. It employs approximately 360 people. Pony Canyon also owns the recording label Flight Master. History On October 1, 1966, Nippon Broadcasting System, Inc. established a new record label division, called as Nippon Broadcasting System Service, Inc., in order to produce and market music from Japanese artists. The division formally changed its name in 1970 to Pony Inc. in order to match the brand names it had bee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
