are a Japanese rock band formed in 1986. They are one of the foremost Japanese
mod bands, and have enjoyed a long-running career spanning 25 studio albums. In 2017, they played a one-man concert at the
Nippon Budokan
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arena to mark their 30th anniversary.
The band has achieved some commercial success with their hit songs and . Their music has also been featured in the popular anime series ''
Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo
, often shortened to and known in English as ''KochiKame: Tokyo Beat Cops'', is a Japanese comedy manga series written and illustrated by Osamu Akimoto. It takes place in the present day, in and around a neighborhood police station (kōb ...
'' and ''
Dragon Ball Super
is a Japanese manga series written by Akira Toriyama and illustrated by Toyotarou. Set during the time frame of Toriyama's original ''Dragon Ball'' manga, it follows the adventures of Son Goku and his friends during the ten-year timesk ...
''.
Members
* – vocals, songwriting
* – guitar
* – bass
* – drums
;Former members
* – drums (1986–1991)
* – bass (1991–2014)
* – drums (1986–1991)
* – bass (1986–1991)
* – guitar (1986)
* – bass (1986)
Discography
; Main albums:
References
External links
* – official site
* – Columbia Records' official site
* – official site of podcast "Ikebukuro Ko-saten Nijyu-yoji"
Japanese rock music groups
Musical groups established in 1986
Japanese musical quartets
Musical groups from Tokyo
Nippon Columbia artists
1986 establishments in Japan
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