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) is a Japanese

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band, formed in

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on March 31, 2009. They are known in Japan as and have described their genre of music and imagery themselves as "fashion punk". In 2009 the band recorded and, at the beginning of 2010, self-released an

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record on

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through their own label, followed by another the same year, which they sold at their performances. In 2011 they had their first album, ''Witch Hunt'', professionally manufactured and distributed. Later the same year they signed a major label contract, making Ziyoou Record a sub-label of Sony Music Associated Records. They have since released six full-length major-label albums and their music has been featured in the films ''Love Strikes!'', ''Sadako'' and '' Tokyo Ghoul 'S''' and the television programs '' Spooky Romantics'', '' Tokyo Ghoul:re'', '' Dororo'', '' Chainsaw Man'', ''

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Members

All members of Queen Bee work under

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s and such personal details as their age, family and educational background are not officially stated, though have sometimes been alluded to in passing by members or addressed in their songs' lyrics.

Current members

* –

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, second

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(2009–present) : The

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and

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of the band's songs, credited in these capacities (and when writing songs for other acts) as . * –

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(2009–present) : Full pseudonym . : Reported to be Avu-chan's best friend. * –

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(2015–present)

Past members

* Yūki-chan – lead guitar (2009) * – lead guitar (2009–2012) : Full pseudonym . * –

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(2009–2023) : Full pseudonym . : Reported to be Avu-chan's real sister.

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Singles

As lead artist

Promotional singles

Guest appearances

Videos

Video albums

Music videos

Bibliography

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Acting performances

* : The band appear as themselves. * : Avu-chan played Columbia and the other band members played in the ensemble.

Notes

References

External links

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Queen Bee overview
at JaME U.S.A.
Queen Bee discography
at

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