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signed by

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. Kelun was originally a band named UTARI, formed in 2006. Their first album, "UTARI", was released in April. It took the indie

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by storm and the band went on their first tour, dubbed the "February Tour" in February 2007. In September 2007, the band officially changed its name to Kelun. "Astral Lamp", the band's first CD, was released in November 2007 under Sony Music Entertainment. The anime

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used "Signal", from "Astral Lamp", as its 7th ending theme. They debuted a major tour called "Astral Circuit" across

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. In February 2008, the band released "Sixteen Girl" as a single. It was chosen by JapanCountdown as its opening theme song. They went on a tour of Kanto in April, dubbed the "April Tour". In May 2008, bassist Satou Shuusaku left and was replaced by Yuki. Kelun's second major single, "Chu-Bura", was released in July 2008 and was used by the anime

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as its 8th opening theme, catapulting Kelun to fame.

Member profiles

*Birthdate: December 5, 1979 *Place of Birth: Chiba Prefecture *Lead vocalist, lead guitarist, and pianist *Birthdate: February 15 *Place of Birth: Chiba Prefecture *Bassist *Birthdate: January 20, 1982 *Place of Birth: Tottori Prefecture *Drummer

Discography

Albums and EPs

* ''

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'' (November 21, 2007) * ''

Kelun Kelun is a Japanese rock band signed by Sony Music Entertainment Japan. Kelun was originally a band named UTARI, formed in 2006. Their first album, "UTARI", was released in April. It took the Indie (music), indie Record chart, charts by storm an ...

'' (September 3, 2008)

Singles

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(February 20, 2008) *

Chu-Bura ''Chu-Bura'' is the second EP by Japanese rock band Kelun. It was released on July 2, 2008 by Sony Music Entertainment. The single "Chu-Bura" served as the eighth opening theme song for the anime ''Bleach''. It was also released with the ''Bleac ...

(July 2, 2008) * Hitori Bun No Ai Feat. Ebisu Miho (June 24, 2009)

In popular culture

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References

External links

Official website
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