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'''ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION''' (アジアン・カンフー・ジェネレーション) is a [[J-Rock|Japanese rock]] band. Their 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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<div id="contentSub"></div><div id="jump-to-nav">Jump to: [[wiki/#column-one|navigation]], [[wiki/#searchInput|search]]</div><div class="thumb tright"><div class="thumbinner" style="width: 352px">[[Image:akfg.jpg|[[Image:350px-akfg.jpg|350px|left to right: Kita, Gotou, Yamada, Ijichi]]]]<div class="thumbcaption"><div class="magnify" style="float: right">[[Image:akfg.jpg|[[Image:magnify-clip.png]]]]</div>left to right: Kita, Gotou, Yamada, Ijichi</div></div></div>
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==Members==
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* [[Gotou Masafumi]] (Vocals, guitar, lyrics)
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* [[Kita Kensuke]] (Guitar, backup vocals)
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* [[Yamada Takahiro]] (Bass, backup vocals)
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* [[Ijichi Kiyoshi]] (Drums)
  
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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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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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==<span class="mw-headline">Overview</span>==
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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 [[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. 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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Asian Kung-Fu Generation is known largely by the English population as doing the theme songs to three [[anime]]<nowiki>: </nowiki>
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==Discography==
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[[Image:ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION (2008).jpg|thumb|250px|ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION (2008)]]
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* "Haruka Kanata" is used as the second opening theme to the anime [[Naruto]].
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[[Image:ASIANSHINSEIKIPROMO.JPG|thumb|250px|ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION promoting "[[Shinseiki no Love Song]]" (2009)]]
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* "[[Rewrite]]" is used as the fourth opening theme to the anime [[Fullmetal Alchemist]].
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[[Image:MaigoInuPROMO.jpg|thumb|250px|ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION promoting "[[Maigo Inu to Ame no Beat]]" (2010)]]
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* "[[After Dark]]" will be used as the seventh opening theme to the anime [[Bleach]].
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[[Image:MarchingBandPROMO.jpg|thumb|250px|ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION promoting "[[Marching Band]]" (2011)]]
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[[Image:BESTHITAKGPROMO.jpg|thumb|250px|ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION promoting ''[[Best Hit AKG|BEST HIT AKG]]'' (2012)]]
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Asian Kung-Fu Generation's 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:Ima wo IkitePROMO.jpg|thumb|250px|ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION promoting "[[Ima wo Ikite (ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION)|Ima wo Ikite]]" (2013)]]
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[[Image:AKFG - Wonder Future promo.jpg|thumb|250px|ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION promoting ''[[Wonder Future]]'' (2015)]]
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==<span class="mw-headline">History</span>==
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[[Image:AKFG - Blood Circulator promo.jpg|thumb|250px|ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION promoting "[[Blood Circulator]]" (2016)]]
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[[Image:AKFG - Kouya wo Aruke promo.jpg|thumb|250px|ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION promoting "[[Kouya wo Aruke]]" (2017)]]
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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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[[Image:AKFG - Hometown promo.jpg|thumb|250px|ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION promoting ''[[Hometown]]'' (2018)]]
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[[Image:AKFG - Dororo promo.jpg|thumb|250px|ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION promoting "[[Dororo / Kaihouku]]" (2019)]]
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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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[[Image:AKFG 2020.jpg|thumb|250px|ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION (2020)]]
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===Studio Albums===
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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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* [2003.11.19] [[Kimitsunagi Five M]] (君繋ファイブエム; ''Five M You Connection'')
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* [2004.10.20] [[Sol-Fa]] (ソルファ)
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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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* [2006.03.15] [[Fan Club]] (ファンクラブ)
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* [2008.03.05] [[World World World (ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION)|World World World]] (ワールド ワールド ワールド)
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==<span class="mw-headline">Line-Up</span>==
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* [2008.11.05] [[Surf Bungaku Kamakura]] (サーフ ブンガク カマクラ; ''Kamakura Surf Stories'')
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* [2010.06.23] [[Magic Disk]] (マジックディスク)
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[[Gotou Masafumi]] - Vocals, guitar, lyrics
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* [2012.09.12] [[Landmark (ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION)|Landmark]] (ランドマーク)
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* [2015.05.27] [[Wonder Future]]
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[[Kita Kensuke]] - Guitar, backup vocals
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* [2018.12.05] [[Home Town (ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION album)|Home Town]] (ホームタウン)
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* [2022.03.30] [[Planet Folks]] (プラネットフォークス)
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[[Yamada Takahiro]] - Bass, backup vocals
 
  
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[[Ijichi Kiyoshi]] - Drums
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===Best Albums===
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* [2006.10.25] [[Feedback File]] (フィードバックファイル)
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* [2012.01.18] [[Best Hit AKG|BEST HIT AKG]]
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* [2014.02.26] [[Feedback File 2]] (フィードバックファイル 2)
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* [2018.03.28] [[Best Hit AKG 2 (2012-2018)|BEST HIT AKG 2 (2012-2018)]]
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* [2018.03.28] [[Best Hit AKG Official Bootleg "Hone"|BEST HIT AKG Official Bootleg "HONE"]]
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* [2018.03.28] [[Best Hit AKG Official Bootleg "Imo"|BEST HIT AKG Official Bootleg "IMO"]]
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* [2018.03.28] [[Best Hit AKG 2|BEST HIT AKG 2]]
  
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==<span class="mw-headline">Discography</span>==
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===Tribute Albums===
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* [2017.03.29] [[AKG Tribute|AKG TRIBUTE]]
  
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===<span class="mw-headline">Albums</span>===
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===Box Sets===
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* [2017.03.29] [[AKG Box -20th Anniversary Edition-|AKG BOX -20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION-]]
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* [2003.11.19] [[Kimitsunagi Five M]] (君繋ファイブエム)
 
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* [2004.10.20] [[Sol-Fa]] (ソルファ)
 
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* [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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===<span class="mw-headline">Mini-Albums</span>===
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===Mini-Albums===
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* [2000.??.??] [[Nito wo Oumono, Itto wo mo Ezu]] (二兎を追うもの、一兎をも得ず) <small>'''(indies)''' (split album with [[CARAMELMAN]])</small>
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* [2000.??.??] [[The Time Past and I Couldn't See You Again|THE TIME PAST AND I COULDN'T SEE YOU AGAIN]] <small>'''(indies)'''</small>
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* [2001.11.30] [[I'm Standing Here|I'm standing here]] <small>'''(indies)'''</small>
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* [2003.04.23] [[Houkai Amplifer]] (崩壊アンプリファー; ''Destruction Amplifier'')
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* [2008.06.11] [[Madaminu Ashita ni]] (未だ見ぬ明日に; ''Into An Unseen Tomorrow'')
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* [2018.12.05] [[Can't Sleep]] <small>(Digital)</small>
  
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* [2003.04.23] [[Houkai Amplifer]] (崩壊アンプリファー)
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===NANO-MUGEN Compilations===
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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]]
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* [2011.06.29] [[ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION Presents NANO-MUGEN Compilation 2011|ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION presents NANO-MUGEN COMPILATION 2011]]
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* [2012.06.27] [[ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION Presents NANO-MUGEN Compilation 2012|ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION presents NANO-MUGEN COMPILATION 2012]]
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* [2013.06.05] [[ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION presents Nano-Mugen Compilation 2013|ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION presents NANO-MUGEN COMPILATION 2013]]
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* [2014.06.25] [[ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION Presents Nano-Mugen Compilation 2014|ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION presents NANO-MUGEN COMPILATION 2014]]
  
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===<span class="mw-headline">Singles</span>===
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===Live Albums===
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* [2013.09.11] [[The Recording ~ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION~ at NHK CR-509 Studio]] (ザ・レコーディング)
  
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* [2003.08.06] [[Mirai no Kakera]] (未来の破片)
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===Singles===
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* [2003.10.16] [[Kimi to iu Hana]] (君という花)
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* [2003.08.06] [[Mirai no Kakera]] (未来の破片; ''Fragments of the Future'')
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* [2004.04.14] [[Siren]] (サイレン)
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* [2003.10.16] [[Kimi to Iu Hana]] (君という花; ''A Flower Called You'')
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* [2004.04.14] [[Siren (ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION)|Siren]] (サイレン)
 
* [2004.05.19] [[Loop & Loop]] (ループ&ループ)
 
* [2004.05.19] [[Loop & Loop]] (ループ&ループ)
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* [2004.08.04] [[Rewrite]](リライト)
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* [2004.08.04] [[Rewrite]] (リライト)
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* [2004.09.23] [[Kimi no Machi Made]] (君の街まで)
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* [2004.09.23] [[Kimi no Machi Made]] (君の街まで; ''To Your Town'')
 
* [2005.11.30] [[Blue Train]] (ブルートレイン)
 
* [2005.11.30] [[Blue Train]] (ブルートレイン)
 
* [2006.02.15] [[World Apart]] (ワールドアパート)
 
* [2006.02.15] [[World Apart]] (ワールドアパート)
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* [2006.11.29] [[Aru Machi no Gunjou]] (或る街の群青)
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* [2006.11.29] [[Aru Machi no Gunjou]] (或る街の群青; ''A Town in Blue'')
 
* [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; ''Rockn' Roll, Morning Light Falls on You'')
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* [2008.10.15] [[Fujisawa Loser]] (藤沢ルーザー)
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* [2009.12.02] [[Shinseiki no Love Song]] (新世紀のラブソング; ''Love Song of the New Century'')
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* [2010.03.31] [[Solanin (ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION)|Solanin]] (ソラニン)
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* [2010.05.26] [[Maigo Inu to Ame no Beat]] (迷子犬と雨のビート; ''A Lost Dog and Beats of the Rain'')
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* [2011.11.30] [[Marching Band]] (マーチングバンド)
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* [2012.04.11] [[Kakato de Ai wo Uchinarase]] (踵で愛を打ちならせ; ''Clicking My Heels To Love'')
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* [2012.07.25] [[Soredewa, Mata Ashita]] (それでは、また明日; ''Well Then, See You Tomorrow'')
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* [2013.02.20] [[Ima wo Ikite (ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION)|Ima wo Ikite]] (今を生きて; ''Living for Today'')
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* [2015.03.18] [[Easter (ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION)|Easter]]
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* [2016.01.06] [[Right Now (ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION)|Right Now]]
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* [2016.03.16] [[Re Re|Re:Re:]]
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* [2016.07.13] [[Blood Circulator]] (ブラッドサーキュレーター)
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* [2017.03.29] [[Kouya wo Aruke]] (荒野を歩け; ''Walk in the Wilderness'')
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* [2018.09.26] [[Boys & Girls (ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION)|Boys & Girls]] (ボーイズ&ガールズ)
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* [2019.05.15] [[Dororo / Kaihouku]] (解放区)
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* [2020.10.07] [[Dialogue / Furetai Tashikametai]] (ダイアローグ / 触れたい 確かめたい)
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* [2021.08.04] [[Empathy (ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION)|Empathy]] (エンパシー)
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* [2022.09.28] [[Demachiyanagi Parallel Universe]] (出町柳パラレルユニバース)
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* [2023.02.08] [[Shukuen]] (宿縁)
  
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===<span class="mw-headline">DVDs</span>===
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===Digital Singles===
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* [2012.01.18] [[Best Hit AKG Medley A|BEST HIT AKG Medley A]]
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* [2012.01.18] [[Best Hit AKG Medley B|BEST HIT AKG Medley B]]
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* [2016.02.10] [[Re Re|Re:Re: (Tv size)]]
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* [2016.05.11] [[Blood Circulator|Blood Circulator (Tv size)]] (ブラッドサーキュレーター)
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* [2016.12.02] [[Loop & Loop|"Loop & Loop" FOR THE NEXT EDITION]] (『ループ＆ループ』FOR THE NEXT EDITION)
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* [2022.03.09] [[You to You|You To You]] (feat. [[ROTH BART BARON]])
  
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===Music Cards===
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* [2013.09.14] [[Rolling Stone (ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION)|Rolling Stone]] (ローリングストーン)
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* [2013.09.15] [[Slow Down (ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION)|Slow Down]] (スローダウン)
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===Video Releasess===
 
* [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)
 
* [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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* [2009.03.25] [[Eizo Sakushin Shu Vol.5 ~Live Archives 2008~|Eizo Sakushin Shu Vol.5 ~live archives 2008~]] (映像作品集 5巻)
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* [2009.10.07] [[Eizo Sakushin Shu Vol.6 ~Tour 2009: World World World~]] (映像作品集6巻　~Tour 2009 ワールド ワールド ワールド~)
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* [2011.01.19] [[Eizo Sakushin Shu Vol.7]] (映像作品集7巻)
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* [2013.03.13] [[Eizo Sakuhin Shu Vol.8]] (映像作品第8巻)
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* [2014.03.12] [[Eizo Sakuhin Shu Vol.9 Debut 10 Shunen Kinen Live 2013.9.14 Fan Kanshasai]] (映像作品集 9巻 デビュー10周年記念ライブ 2013.9.14 ファン感謝祭)
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* [2014.03.12] [[Eizo Sakuhin Shu Vol.10 Debut 10 Shunen Kinen Live 2013.9.15 All Star Kanshasai]] (映像作品集 10巻 デビュー10周年記念ライブ 2013.9.15 オールスター感謝祭)
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* [2016.01.06] [[Eizo Sakuhin Shu Dai Vol.11]] (映像作品第11巻)
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* [2016.03.16] [[Eizo Sakuhin Shu Dai Vol.12 ~Tour 2015 "Wonder Future"~]] (映像作品集12巻 ～Tour 2015「Wonder Future」～)
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* [2017.11.29] [[Eizo Sakuhin Shu Vol.13 ~Tour 2016 - 2017 "20th Anniversay Live" at Nippon Budokan~]] (映像作品集13巻 ～Tour 2016 - 2017 「20th Anniversary Live」 at 日本武道館～)
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* [2018.10.31] [[Eizo Sakuhin Shu 14 Kan ~Tour 2018 "Bones & Yams"~|Eizo Sakuhin Shu 14 Kan ~Tour 2018 "BONES & YAMS"~]] (映像作品集14巻 ～Tour 2018 「BONES & YAMS」～)
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* [2019.12.04] [[Eizo Sakuhin Shu 15 Kan ~Tour 2019 "Home Town"~]] (映像作品集15巻 ～Tour 2019『ホームタウン』～)
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* [2021.06.23] [[ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION Tour 2020 Yoihai 2 ~the Song of Apple~|ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION Tour 2020 Yoihai 2 ~The Song of Apple~]] (酔杯2)
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* [2021.08.04] [[Eizou Sakuhinshuu 17-kan]] (映像作品集17巻)
  
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===UMDs===
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* [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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==<span class="mw-headline">External Links</span>==
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===Other Video Releases===
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* [2006.01.25] [[Hit Style DVD ~Brand New Clips~|HIT STYLE DVD ~BRAND NEW CLIPS~]] (#1 ''Kimi no Machi Made'')
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* [2020.08.05] [[Nana-iro Electric Tour 2019|NANA-IRO ELECTRIC TOUR 2019]]
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===Compilations / Other===
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* [2001.10.01] [[Fumidai vol.2|fumidai vol.2]] (''Hold me tight (live)'')
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* [2003.08.20] [[E.V.Junkie]] (#10 ''Haruka Kanata'')
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* [2004.03.10] [[NARUTO -Original Soundtrack II-]] (#1 ''Haruka Kanata'')
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* [2004.04.14] [[The Japan Gold Disc Aawards 2004|THE JAPAN GOLD DISC AWARD 2004]] (#10 ''Mirai no Kakera'')
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* [2004.06.30] [[E.V.Junkie II -Guitarocking-|E.V.Junkie II -GUITAROCKING-]] (#1 ''Kimi to Iu Hana'')
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* [2004.08.04] [[NARUTO -Best Hit Collection-]] (#3 ''Haruka Kanata'')
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* [2004.10.14] [[Fullmetal Alchemist Complete Best|FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST COMPLETE BEST]] (#7 ''Rewrite'')
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* [2004.12.08] [[FM802 Heavy Rotations J-Hits Complete '01-'03|FM802 HEAVY ROTATIONS J-HITS COMPLETE '01-'03]] (#26 ''Kimi to Iu Hana'')
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* [2005.03.09] [[The Japan Gold Disc Aawards 2005|THE JAPAN GOLD DISC AWARD 2005]] (#5 ''Loop & Loop'')
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* [2005.04.27] [[Ki/oon Records Overseas Compilation]] (#3 ''Haruka Kanata'')
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* [2005.05.18] [[Fullmetal Alchemist (Hagane no Renkin Jutsushi) Original Soundtrack 3]] (#1 ''Rewrite'')
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* [2006.01.25] [[Hit Style|HIT STYLE]] (#1 ''Rewrite'')
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* [2006.06.14] [[Rock is Loft Sony Music Direct|ROCK is LOFT Sony Music Direct]] (#15 ''Siren'')
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* [2006.12.20] [[Tekkon Kinkreet Original Soundtrack]] (#27 ''Aru Machi no Gunjou'')
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* [2007.03.21] [[Husking Bee Tribute Album "Husking Bee"|HUSKING BEE TRIBUTE ALBUM "HUSKING BEE"]] (#8 ''Kake Button no Hama'')
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* [2008.02.20] [[Shukatsu!!]] (#10 ''Mirai no Kakera'')
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* [2008.03.05] [[Best of Lismo!|Best of LISMO!]] (#4 ''Blackout'')
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* [2008.03.26] [[39 Anime x Music Collaboration '02-'07]] (Disc 2 #1 ''Rewrite'')
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* [2008.12.17] [[Bleach Best Tunes|BLEACH BEST TUNES]] (#7 ''After Dark'')
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* [2009.01.28] [[DJ Minoru Katahira]] - ''[[Rock The Mix|ROCK THE MIX]] (#1 ''Kimi to Iu Hana'')
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* [2009.07.29] [[Non-Stop NARUTO]]
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* [2010.04.21] [["Solanin" Songbook]]
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* [2010.05.26] [[Big Comic Spirits The 30th Starting Anniversary TV & Movie Theme Song Shu|Big Comic SPIRITS The 30th Starting Anniversary TV & Movie Theme Song Shu]] (Disc 2 #1 ''Aru Machi no Gunjou'')
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* [2010.06.23] [[Lost Out in the Machinery ~The Songs of THE RENTALS~|LOST OUT IN THE MACHINERY ~THE SONGS OF THE RENTALS~]] (#11 ''Hello Hello'')
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* [2010.06.23] [[iLL]] - [[Turn A (iLL)|Turn A]] (#12 ''Shinseiki no Love Song (∀ Remix)'')
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* [2010.06.30] [[Summer Sunshine|SUMMER SUNSHINE]] (#3 ''Rewrite'')
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* [2011.06.22] [[Getting Better 15th Anniversary Presents "Getting Roll ~Rock Anthem Mix~"]] (#5 ''Rewrite'')
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* [2011.12.14] [[MAJOR MUSIC]] - [[Hope (MAJOR MUSIC)|HOPE]]
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* [2012.02.01] [[Ore no Star Album Inspired by Arakawa Under the Bridge The Movie|Ore no Star Album inspired by Arakawa Under the Bridge THE MOVIE]] (#3 ''Senkou'')
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* [2013.11.27] [[m-flo]] - [[m-flo Dj Mix "Asobon! Enkai"|m-flo DJ MIX "ASOBON! ENKAI"]] (#4 ''Rewrite (KAN TAKAHIKO Remix - m-flo Edit)'')
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* [2014.05.28] [[Yes, We Love Butchers ~Tribute to Bloodythirsty Butchers~ The Last Match|Yes, We Love butchers ～Tribute to bloodthirsty butchers～ The Last Match]] (#4 ''banging the drum'')
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* [2014.07.02] [[Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra]] - [[Wake Up!]] feat. '''ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION'''
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* [2015.12.23] [[Just Like Honey -Hachimitsu 20th Anniversary Tribute|JUST LIKE HONEY -『Hachimitsu』20th Anniversary Tribute-]] (#10 ''Grass Hopper'')
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* [2017.10.18] [[Pause ~STRAIGHTNER Tribute Album~|PAUSE ~STRAIGHTENER Tribute Album~]] (#10 ''SENSELESS STORY TELLER SONY'')
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* [2019.08.14] [[Dororo Music Collection -Tamashii no Kodou-]]
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* [2020.03.18] [[Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra]] - [[Tokyo Ska Treasures ～Best of Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra～|TOKYO SKA TREASURES ～Best Of Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra～]]
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==Publications==
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===Books===
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[[Image:NatsuMugen.jpg|100px]]
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[[Image:GOTCH GO ROCK.jpg|100px]]
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* [2004.10.06] [[Natsu, Mugen.]] (夏、無限。)
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* [2006.03.17] [[Gotch Go Rock!|GOTCH GO ROCK!]] (ゴッチ語録-GOTCH GO ROCK!)
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* [2007.04.27] [[Haruka, Haruka.]] (春か、遥か。)
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* [2010.06.xx] [[ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION File 2003-2010|ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION FILE 2003-2010]]
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===Band Score===
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[[Image:Kimi Tsunagi Five MBS.jpg|100px]]
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[[Image:Hokai AmpliferBS.jpg|100px]]
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[[Image:Sol-FaBS.jpg|100px]]
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[[Image:Fan ClubBS.jpg|100px]]
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[[Image:Feedback FileBS.jpg|100px]]
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[[Image:Single Collection Natsu ZemiBS.jpg|100px]]
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[[Image:Surf Bungaku KamakuraBS.jpg|100px]]
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[[Image:Single CollectionBS.jpg|100px]]
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[[Image:Single Collection2BS.jpg|100px]]
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[[Image:BEST HIT AKGBS.jpg|100px]]
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[[Image:Band Score ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION Single Selection.jpg|100px]]
  
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* [2004.03] [[ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION "Kimi Tsunagi Five M"]]
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* [2004.04] [[ASIAN KANG-FU GENERATION "Houkai Amplifer"]]
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* [2005.01] [[ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION "Sol-Fa"]]
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* [2006.05] [[ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION "Fan Club"]]
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* [2007.01] [[Band Score ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION "Feedback File"]]
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* [2008.09] [[Band Score ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION Single Collection "Natsu Zemi"]]
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* [2009.01] [[Band Score ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION "Surf Bungaku Kamakura"]]
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* [2009.08] [[ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION Single Collection]]
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* [2011.07] [[Band Score ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION Single Collection]]
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* [2012.02] [[Band Score ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION "Best Hit AKG"|Band Score ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION "BEST HIT AKG"]]
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* [2012.09] [[Band Score ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION Single Selection]]
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==External Links==
 
* [http://www.asiankung-fu.com/ Official Website]
 
* [http://www.asiankung-fu.com/ Official Website]
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* [http://www.akfgfan.com/ Asian Kung-Fu Generation Fansite Flash Back!]
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* [http://www.facebook.com/akg.offical Official Facebook]
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* [http://ajikan.sayuri.us/ AJIKAN Fansite]
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* [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0MK8l3nURwwQIjafvXoJJt Spotify Profile]
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[[Category:J-Rock]]
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[[Category:Tofu Records Artists]]

Latest revision as of 01:18, 11 January 2023

ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION promoting Planet Folks (2022)

ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION (アジアン・カンフー・ジェネレーション) is a Japanese rock band. Their 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. Their second album, Sol-Fa, reached the number one spot on the Japanese music charts following its release, selling over 700,000 copies.

Discography

ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION (2008)
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION promoting "Shinseiki no Love Song" (2009)
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION promoting "Maigo Inu to Ame no Beat" (2010)
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION promoting "Marching Band" (2011)
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION promoting BEST HIT AKG (2012)
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION promoting "Ima wo Ikite" (2013)
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION promoting Wonder Future (2015)
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION promoting "Blood Circulator" (2016)
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION promoting "Kouya wo Aruke" (2017)
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION promoting Hometown (2018)
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION promoting "Dororo / Kaihouku" (2019)
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION (2020)

Studio Albums

Best Albums

Tribute Albums

Box Sets

Mini-Albums

NANO-MUGEN Compilations

Live Albums

Singles

Digital Singles

Music Cards

Video Releasess

UMDs

Other Video Releases

Compilations / Other

Publications

Books

NatsuMugen.jpg GOTCH GO ROCK.jpg HarukaHaruka.jpg ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION FILE 2003-2010.jpg

Band Score

Kimi Tsunagi Five MBS.jpg Hokai AmpliferBS.jpg Sol-FaBS.jpg Fan ClubBS.jpg Feedback FileBS.jpg Single Collection Natsu ZemiBS.jpg Surf Bungaku KamakuraBS.jpg Single CollectionBS.jpg Single Collection2BS.jpg BEST HIT AKGBS.jpg Band Score ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION Single Selection.jpg

External Links

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ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
Gotou Masafumi (V & G) · Kita Kensuke (G) · Yamada Takahiro (B) · Ijichi Kiyoshi (D)
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Studio Albums
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Best Albums
Tribute Albums
Box Sets
Mini-Albums
01 · 02 · 03 · 04 · 05
NANO-MUGEN Compilations
Singles
01 · 02 · 03 · 04 · 05 · 06 · 07 · 08 · 09 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 13 · 14 · 15 · 16 · 17 · 18 · 19 · 20 · 21 · 22 · 23 · 24 · 25 · 26 · 27 · 28 · 29
DVDs
01 · 02 · 03 · 04 · 05 · 06 · 07 · 08 · 09 · 10 · 11 · 12
Official Website
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