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'''Hearts Grow''' (ハーツグロウ or ハーツグロー) is a Japanese pop/rock band. They were signed to [[Sony Music Entertainment|Epic Records Japan]] in 2006.
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'''Hearts Grow''' (ハーツ・グロウ) was a [[J-Pop|Japanese pop]]/[[J-Rock|rock]] band. The band formed in 2004 and debuted as an indie band in 2005. After the release of two indie mini-albums the band signed to the major label [[Sony Music Entertainment|Epic Records Japan]] in 2006. However the band went on hitaus after the release of "[[Sora (Hearts Grow)|Sora]]" (theme song to ''[[TETSUWAN BIRDY|Tetsuwan Birdy DECODE]]'') and later disbanded in 2009.
  
 
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[[File:Road_heartsgrow_promo.jpg|thumb|250px|Hearts Grow Promoting "[[Road (Hearts Grow)|Road]]" (2006)]]
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[[File:Yura_yura_heartsgrow_promo.jpg|thumb|250px|Hearts Grow Promoting "[[Yura Yura]]" (2006)]]
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[[File:Himawaripromo.jpg|thumb|225px|Hearts Grow promoting "[[Himawari (Hearts Grow)|Himawari]]" (2007)]]
  
Before their training, the band was two bands. The women of the band were in the band [[G-Seven]], and the men, [[BAMBOO]]. These bands disbanded in 2004, becoming, later that year, only one band, Hearts Grow.
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Before Hearts Grow formed, the band was divided into two bands. The women of the band were in a band called [[G-Seven]], and the men were known as [[BAMBOO]]. In 2004, both of these bands disbanded and later joined together and formed Hearts Grow.
  
Hearts Grow formed in 2004 after several music-lovers met in northern Okinawa at [[Ajisai Ongaku Mura]], a practice studio near an Okinawan high school. They began performing street lives in Okinawa and soon after in 2005 released their first mini-album on the [http://www.ajisaimusic.com/ Ajisai] label. They were later signed to Sony Music and in fall 2006 released their first major single on the label. Their single to follow, "[[Yura Yura]]", was used as the ninth opening theme to the [[anime]] [[Naruto]].  
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The group met in northern Okinawa at [[Ajisai Ongaku Mura]], a practice studio near an Okinawan high school. They began performing street lives in Okinawa. In 2005 they signed with the [http://www.ajisaimusic.com/ Ajisai] indie label and released their first mini-album, ''[[Hearts Grow (mini-album)|HEARTS GROW]]''. After the release of their second indie mini-album, ''[[Grow!!]]'', the band signed with the major label [[Sony Music Entertainment]] under their Epic Records sub-label.  
  
They are known for performing the ninth opening of ''[[NARUTO]]'', ''[[Demashita! Powerpuff Girls Z]]'''s fourth ending, the fourth opening for ''[[Gintama]]'', and the first opening of ''[[Tetsuwan Birdy: Decode]]''.  
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In 2006, the band made their major label debut with the single "[[Road (Hearts Grow)|Road]]". Not long after its release the band followed up with their second single: "[[Yura Yura]]" which was used as the ninth opening theme to the [[Anime|anime]] ''[[NARUTO]]''.  
  
In 2008, Yuuya had to leave the band for breaking his elbow. [[Kusunose Takuya]], of the band [[Hysteric Blue]], joined the band to replace him, but was not officially in the band.
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In 2008, the band's drummer [[Yuuya]] had to leave the band because he broke his elbow. [[Kusunose Takuya]], of the band [[Hysteric Blue]], joined the band to replace him, but was not officially in the band. After the release of "[[Sora (Hearts Grow)|Sora]]" later that year the band went on hiatus for reasons that were undisclosed. The reason behind it was thought to be due to such things as: disagreements in the group, as well as the death of [[Nakasone]], who was the president of [[Ajisai Music]].  
  
The band went on hiatus for reasons currently undetermined. Possibly for some disagreements in the group, as well as the death of [[Nakasone]], who was the president of [[Ajisai Music]].
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However in November 2009, the band issued a statement proclaiming their break-up. The reason for the disbandment was credited to musical differences between the band members. The statement also announced that the band's vocalist [[Haruna]] was currently working towards her debut as a solo artist.
 
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Revision as of 22:50, 18 May 2010

Hearts Grow promoting "Sora" (2008)

Hearts Grow (ハーツ・グロウ) was a Japanese pop/rock band. The band formed in 2004 and debuted as an indie band in 2005. After the release of two indie mini-albums the band signed to the major label Epic Records Japan in 2006. However the band went on hitaus after the release of "Sora" (theme song to Tetsuwan Birdy DECODE) and later disbanded in 2009.

Members

Former Members

  • Yuuya (ユウヤ) (Drums)

Information

Hearts Grow promoting "Road" (2006)
Hearts Grow promoting "Himawari" (2007)

Before Hearts Grow formed, the band was divided into two bands. The women of the band were in a band called G-Seven, and the men were known as BAMBOO. In 2004, both of these bands disbanded and later joined together and formed Hearts Grow.

The group met in northern Okinawa at Ajisai Ongaku Mura, a practice studio near an Okinawan high school. They began performing street lives in Okinawa. In 2005 they signed with the Ajisai indie label and released their first mini-album, HEARTS GROW. After the release of their second indie mini-album, Grow!!, the band signed with the major label Sony Music Entertainment under their Epic Records sub-label.

In 2006, the band made their major label debut with the single "Road". Not long after its release the band followed up with their second single: "Yura Yura" which was used as the ninth opening theme to the anime NARUTO.

In 2008, the band's drummer Yuuya had to leave the band because he broke his elbow. Kusunose Takuya, of the band Hysteric Blue, joined the band to replace him, but was not officially in the band. After the release of "Sora" later that year the band went on hiatus for reasons that were undisclosed. The reason behind it was thought to be due to such things as: disagreements in the group, as well as the death of Nakasone, who was the president of Ajisai Music.

However in November 2009, the band issued a statement proclaiming their break-up. The reason for the disbandment was credited to musical differences between the band members. The statement also announced that the band's vocalist Haruna was currently working towards her debut as a solo artist.

Discography

Mini-Albums

Singles

  • [2006.10.18] Road
  • [2006.12.06] Yura Yura (ユラユラ)
  • [2007.06.13] Himawari (ひまわり; Sunflower)
  • [2008.01.23] Kasanaru Kage (かさなる影; Overlapping Shadows)
  • [2008.09.03] Sora (そら; Sky)

Digital Downloads

Compilations / Others

  • [2007.12.05] Ai no Uta (アイのうた; Love Song) (#15 Chiisa na Koi no Uta (小さな恋のうた; A Little Love Song))

Works

Radio

Magazine

LOVE♥OKINAWA! - MAP Hearts Grow LOVE♥OKINAWA! - MAP Hearts Grow

  • [2008] LOVE♥OKINAWA! (hands ハンズ 国際通りMAP Hearts Grow ハーツグロウ)

External Links