, better known by his stage name of Afra, is a Japanese

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from

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. He formed the beatboxing band Afra & Incredible Beatbox Band in 2005 with Kei and K-Moon. He had a guest appearance alongside

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in the eighth episode of the anime ''

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'' as the voice of the beatboxing Shinpachi. He also appeared as beatboxer Hie in '' Devilman Crybaby''.

Discography

* 2003: ''Always Fresh Rhythm Attack'' * 2004: ''Digital Breath'' (with

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) * 2006: ''I.B.B.'' (as Afra & Incredible Beatbox Band) * 2009: ''Heart Beat''

References

External links

Profile at Oddjob Records

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Jason Tom and Afra
{{DEFAULTSORT:Afra 1980 births Japanese beatboxers Japanese male musicians Living people Singers from Suita