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'''ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION''' is a [[J-Rock|Japanese rock]] band. Thier style is to sing emotional/love songs in an aggressive, hardcore/punk rock style while giving the songs a bit of angst along with the emotion. Asian Kung-Fu Generation has four members: Gotou Masafumi (guitar, main vocalist), Kita Kensuke (background vocal as needed, guitar), Yamada Takahiro (background vocal as needed, bass), and Ijichi Kiyoshi (drummer). Gotoh is usually the only one who sings, although Kita was the main vocalist for the song "Uso to Wonderland".
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[[Image:ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION (2008).jpg|thumb|320px|ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION (2008)]]
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'''ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION''' is a [[J-Rock|Japanese rock]] band. Thier style is to sing emotional/love songs in an aggressive, hardcore/punk rock style while giving the songs a bit of angst along with the emotion. ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION has four members: [[Gotou Masafumi]] (guitar, main vocalist), [[Kita Kensuke]] (background vocal as needed, guitar), [[Yamada Takahiro]] (background vocal as needed, bass), and [[Ijichi Kiyoshi]] (drummer). Gotoh is usually the only one who sings, although Kita was the main vocalist for the song "[[Uso to Wonderland]]".
  
 
==Members==
 
==Members==
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==Information==
 
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ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION was first formed in 1996 by [[Gotou Masafumi]], [[Kita Kensuke]], and [[Yamada Takahiro]]. Their drummer, [[Ijichi Kiyoshi]], later joined after quitting another band. Their first works were sold exclusively online. In addition, their first independent album, "The Time and Past I Couldn't See You Again," was entirely in English (which is not uncommon for Japanese musicians).
  
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AKG was first formed in 1996 by [[Gotou Masafumi]], [[Kita Kensuke]], and [[Yamada Takahiro]]. Their drummer, [[Ijichi Kiyoshi]], later joined after quitting another band. Their first works were sold exclusively online. In addition, their first independent album, "The Time and Past I Couldn't See You Again," was entirely in English (which is not uncommon for Japanese musicians).
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ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION got their first big break when their song, "[[Konayuki (ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION)|Konayuki]]", was featured on the radio. That same year, another independent album was released titled "[[I'm Standing Here]]". This time, the album included some Japanese lyrics.
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AKG got their first big break when their song, "Konayuki," was featured on the radio. That same year, another independent album was released titled "I'm Standing Here." This time, the album included some [[Japanese]] lyrics.
 
  
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In 2002, AKG released their mini album, [[Houkai Amplifer]], which ranked #1 on the High Line Record Sales and #35 on Oricon. That same year, AKG also scored a deal with the producers of [[Naruto]] and used the song "Haruka Kanata" for its opening. In 2003, AKG produced their first major album, [[Kimitsunagi Five M]] which sold over 250,000 copies.
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In 2002, AKG released their mini album, [[Houkai Amplifer]], which ranked #1 on the High Line Record Sales and #35 on Oricon. That same year, ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION also scored a deal with the producers of [[wikipedia:Naruto|Naruto]] and used the song "Haruka Kanata" for its opening. In 2003, ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION produced their first major album, [[Kimitsunagi Five M]] which sold over 250,000 copies.
  
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By November of 2004, AKG had participated in several rock festivals and released 4 singles, 1 album, and 1 DVD. Their second album, Sol-fa, reached the number one spot on the Japanese music charts following its release, selling over 700,000 copies.
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By November of 2004, ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION had participated in several rock festivals and released 4 singles, 1 album, and 1 DVD. Their second album, [[Sol-Fa]], reached the number one spot on the Japanese music charts following its release, selling over 700,000 copies.
  
 
==Discography==
 
==Discography==
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===Albums===
 
===Albums===
 
* [2003.11.19] [[Kimitsunagi Five M]] (君繋ファイブエム)
 
* [2003.11.19] [[Kimitsunagi Five M]] (君繋ファイブエム)
 
* [2004.10.20] [[Sol-Fa]] (ソルファ)
 
* [2004.10.20] [[Sol-Fa]] (ソルファ)
 
* [2006.03.15] [[Fan Club]] (ファンクラブ)
 
* [2006.03.15] [[Fan Club]] (ファンクラブ)
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* [2006.10.25] [[Feedback File]] (フィードバックファイル)
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* [2006.10.25] [[Feedback File]] (フィードバックファイル) (B-side Best Album)
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* [2008.03.05] [[World World World]] (ワールド ワールド ワールド)
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* [2008.11.05] [[Surf Bungaku Kamakura]] (サーフ ブンガク カマクラ)
  
 
===Mini-Albums===
 
===Mini-Albums===
 
* [2003.04.23] [[Houkai Amplifer]] (崩壊アンプリファー)
 
* [2003.04.23] [[Houkai Amplifer]] (崩壊アンプリファー)
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* [2008.06.11] [[Madaminu Ashita ni]] (未だ見ぬ明日に)
  
 
===Singles===
 
===Singles===
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* [2006.11.29] [[Aru Machi no Gunjou]] (或る街の群青)
 
* [2006.11.29] [[Aru Machi no Gunjou]] (或る街の群青)
 
* [2007.11.07] [[After Dark]] (アフターダーク)
 
* [2007.11.07] [[After Dark]] (アフターダーク)
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* [2008.02.06] [[Korogaru Iwa, Kimi ni Asa ga Furu]] (転がる岩、君に朝が降る)
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* [2008.10.15] [[Fujisawa Loser]] (藤沢ルーザー)
  
 
===DVDs===
 
===DVDs===
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* [2005.04.20] [[Eizo Sakushin Shu Vol.2|Eizo Sakushin Shu Vol.2]] (映像作品集 2巻)
 
* [2005.04.20] [[Eizo Sakushin Shu Vol.2|Eizo Sakushin Shu Vol.2]] (映像作品集 2巻)
 
* [2007.03.21] [[Eizo Sakushin Shu Vol.3 Tour Suihai 2006-2007 "The Start of a New Season"|Eizo Sakushin Shu Vol.3 Tour Suihai 2006-2007 "The start of a new season"]] (映像作品集 3巻 Tour酔杯2006-2007 "The start of a new season")
 
* [2007.03.21] [[Eizo Sakushin Shu Vol.3 Tour Suihai 2006-2007 "The Start of a New Season"|Eizo Sakushin Shu Vol.3 Tour Suihai 2006-2007 "The start of a new season"]] (映像作品集 3巻 Tour酔杯2006-2007 "The start of a new season")
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* [2008.03.26] [[Eizo Sakushin Shu Vol.4|Eizo Sakushin Shu Vol.4]] (映像作品集 4巻)
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* [2008.03.25] [[Eizo Sakushin Shu Vol.5 ~Live Archives 2008~|Eizo Sakushin Shu Vol.5 ~live archives 2008~]] (映像作品集 5巻)
  
 
===UMDs===
 
===UMDs===
 
* [2004.11.26] [[Eizo Sakushin Shu Vol.1|Eizo Sakushin Shu Vol.1]] (映像作品集 1巻)
 
* [2004.11.26] [[Eizo Sakushin Shu Vol.1|Eizo Sakushin Shu Vol.1]] (映像作品集 1巻)
 
* [2005.04.20] [[Eizo Sakushin Shu Vol.2|Eizo Sakushin Shu Vol.2]] (映像作品集 2巻)
 
* [2005.04.20] [[Eizo Sakushin Shu Vol.2|Eizo Sakushin Shu Vol.2]] (映像作品集 2巻)
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===Compilation===
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* [2005.06.08] [[ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION Presents NANO-MUGEN Compilation|ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION presents NANO-MUGEN COMPILATION]]
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* [2006.07.05] [[ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION Presents NANO-MUGEN Compilation 2006|ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION presents NANO-MUGEN COMPILATION 2006]]
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* [2008.07.09] [[ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION Presents NANO-MUGEN Compilation 2008|ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION presents NANO-MUGEN COMPILATION 2008]]
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* [2009.07.01] [[ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION Presents NANO-MUGEN Compilation 2009|ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION presents NANO-MUGEN COMPILATION 2009]]
  
 
==External Links==
 
==External Links==

Revision as of 15:13, 6 June 2009

ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION (2008)

ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION is a Japanese rock band. Thier style is to sing emotional/love songs in an aggressive, hardcore/punk rock style while giving the songs a bit of angst along with the emotion. ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION has four members: Gotou Masafumi (guitar, main vocalist), Kita Kensuke (background vocal as needed, guitar), Yamada Takahiro (background vocal as needed, bass), and Ijichi Kiyoshi (drummer). Gotoh is usually the only one who sings, although Kita was the main vocalist for the song "Uso to Wonderland".

Members

Information

ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION was first formed in 1996 by Gotou Masafumi, Kita Kensuke, and Yamada Takahiro. Their drummer, Ijichi Kiyoshi, later joined after quitting another band. Their first works were sold exclusively online. In addition, their first independent album, "The Time and Past I Couldn't See You Again," was entirely in English (which is not uncommon for Japanese musicians).

ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION got their first big break when their song, "Konayuki", was featured on the radio. That same year, another independent album was released titled "I'm Standing Here". This time, the album included some Japanese lyrics.

In 2002, AKG released their mini album, Houkai Amplifer, which ranked #1 on the High Line Record Sales and #35 on Oricon. That same year, ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION also scored a deal with the producers of Naruto and used the song "Haruka Kanata" for its opening. In 2003, ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION produced their first major album, Kimitsunagi Five M which sold over 250,000 copies.

By November of 2004, ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION had participated in several rock festivals and released 4 singles, 1 album, and 1 DVD. Their second album, Sol-Fa, reached the number one spot on the Japanese music charts following its release, selling over 700,000 copies.

Discography

Albums

Mini-Albums

Singles

DVDs

UMDs

Compilation

External Links

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