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'''ZONE''' (ゾーン) is a one person [[J-Pop|Japanese pop]]/[[J-Rock|rock]] band. The group was formed by [[Studio Runtime|Studio Runtime]] after a series of auditions to form a new type of group called ''bandol'', a combination of ''band'' and ''idol''. After a short indie career the band signed to [[Sony]]. The band became winners of the the [[Japan Gold Disk]] New Artist of the year of 2002 for their famous single, "[[Secret Base ~Kimi ga Kureta Mono~|secret base ~Kimi ga Kureta Mono~]]". However in late 2003, [[Okoshi Takayo|TAKAYO]] announced her graduation from ZONE to pursue her studies and was replaced by [[Nishimura Tomoka|TOMOKA]], one of the two original members cut from the band when they scaled from six members to four. The band disbanded in mid 2005. Seven year later, in 2012, [[Nagase Miyu]] and [[Sakae Maiko]] announced their comeback with the single "[[Treasure of the Heart ~Kimi to Boku no Kiseki~|treasure of the heart ~Kimi to Boku no Kiseki~]]".
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'''ZONE''' (ゾーン) was a four member [[J-Pop|Japanese pop]]/[[J-Rock|rock]] band formed by Sapporo based performing arts school [[Studio Runtime|Studio Runtime]]. In December 1999 the band released an indie single before later signing to [[Sony]]. ZONE won a 'best new artist' award in 2002 following the success of their third Sony single "[[Secret Base ~Kimi ga Kureta Mono~|secret base ~Kimi ga Kureta Mono~]]". At the end of 2003, [[Okoshi Takayo]] graduated from ZONE and was replaced by [[Nishimura Tomoka]], one of the original group of performing arts students from whom the band had been formed. ZONE disbanded in April 2005.  
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Six years later in 2011 [[Sakae Maiko]], [[Nagase Miyu]] and [[Nishimura Tomoka]] announced two ZONE reunion concerts to be held in Tokyo during August.  A recording of these concerts was subsequently released on DVD/BD.  In 2012 ZONE, now a two-piece band without Nishimura, released a single "[[Treasure of the Heart ~Kimi to Boku no Kiseki~|treasure of the heart ~Kimi to Boku no Kiseki~]]" and made a national tour of Japan.  A second disbandment was announced in Februray 2013.
  
 
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* [[Sakae Maiko]] (bass, vocals)
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* [[Okoshi Takayo]] (Left at the end of 2003)
 
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===Early Days===
 
===Early Days===
 
It all started out in 1999 when [[Studio Runtime]] ran auditions to form a new type a group, a ''bandol''. The word ''bandol'' being a combination of the words ''band'' and ''idol''. The all the group would have to sing, dance, and play an instrument. The bands name refers to their initial goal, starting out at the bottom ('''Z''', the last letter of the alphabet) and going all the way to number one ('''ONE''').
 
It all started out in 1999 when [[Studio Runtime]] ran auditions to form a new type a group, a ''bandol''. The word ''bandol'' being a combination of the words ''band'' and ''idol''. The all the group would have to sing, dance, and play an instrument. The bands name refers to their initial goal, starting out at the bottom ('''Z''', the last letter of the alphabet) and going all the way to number one ('''ONE''').
  
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Initially ZONE started off with eight members in 1997, then was reduced down to six members and finally four. In 1999 the group released their first single, "[[Believe In Love|believe in love]]" on the indie label [[Knockers Records]]. The single featured a normal pop idol sound, and only featured the girls singing and dancing. Though the single failed to chart on the [[Oricon]] charts, it did well on the indie charts.
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Initially ZONE started off with eight members in 1997, then was reduced down to five members and finally four. In 1999 the group released their first single, "[[Believe In Love|believe in love]]" on the indie label [[Knockers Records]]. The single featured a normal pop idol sound, and only featured the girls singing and dancing. Though the single failed to chart on the [[Oricon]] charts, it did well on the indie charts.
  
 
Over the next year the girls were all given an instrument and trained on them. The bands re-emerged in 2001 with their second single, "[[Good Days|GOOD DAYS]]". The single marked their major label debut under [[Sony Music Entertainment]].
 
Over the next year the girls were all given an instrument and trained on them. The bands re-emerged in 2001 with their second single, "[[Good Days|GOOD DAYS]]". The single marked their major label debut under [[Sony Music Entertainment]].
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Revision as of 15:11, 5 March 2014

ZONE (2012)

ZONE (ゾーン) was a four member Japanese pop/rock band formed by Sapporo based performing arts school Studio Runtime. In December 1999 the band released an indie single before later signing to Sony. ZONE won a 'best new artist' award in 2002 following the success of their third Sony single "secret base ~Kimi ga Kureta Mono~". At the end of 2003, Okoshi Takayo graduated from ZONE and was replaced by Nishimura Tomoka, one of the original group of performing arts students from whom the band had been formed. ZONE disbanded in April 2005.

Six years later in 2011 Sakae Maiko, Nagase Miyu and Nishimura Tomoka announced two ZONE reunion concerts to be held in Tokyo during August. A recording of these concerts was subsequently released on DVD/BD. In 2012 ZONE, now a two-piece band without Nishimura, released a single "treasure of the heart ~Kimi to Boku no Kiseki~" and made a national tour of Japan. A second disbandment was announced in Februray 2013.

Members

Information

Early Days

It all started out in 1999 when Studio Runtime ran auditions to form a new type a group, a bandol. The word bandol being a combination of the words band and idol. The all the group would have to sing, dance, and play an instrument. The bands name refers to their initial goal, starting out at the bottom (Z, the last letter of the alphabet) and going all the way to number one (ONE).

Initially ZONE started off with eight members in 1997, then was reduced down to five members and finally four. In 1999 the group released their first single, "believe in love" on the indie label Knockers Records. The single featured a normal pop idol sound, and only featured the girls singing and dancing. Though the single failed to chart on the Oricon charts, it did well on the indie charts.

Over the next year the girls were all given an instrument and trained on them. The bands re-emerged in 2001 with their second single, "GOOD DAYS". The single marked their major label debut under Sony Music Entertainment.

Success - Takayo's Graduation

The bands breakthrough hit came as their fourth single, "secret base ~Kimi ga Kureta Mono~". The song was about sad goodbye to a good friend. The song was an instant hit reaching #2 on the Oricon and selling 744,000 copies. After another single the group released their debut album, Z" just a year after their major label debut. On the same day ZONE also released their sixth single, "Yume no Kakera...".

The bands next two singles share similar success. "Hitoshizuku" (which was used as the theme to the Japanese release of Ice Age) and "Akashi" reached #3 and sold over 100,000 copies. The band then assembled their second album, O. The album was release less then nine months after their debut album.

Much like with with their first album the band released a single ("Shiroi Hana") on the same day of their second albums release. The bands next two singles ("true blue / Renren..." and "H・A・N・A・B・I ~Kimi ga Ita Natsu~") both reached #3 on the Oricon. "true blue" was used as the ending theme to the Astro Boy anime. The single sold well, and became the groups best selling since "secert base ~Kimi ga Kureta Mono~". Because of this ZONE even collaborated with the Run Time All Stars to create an Astro Boy themed album.

TAKAYO then announced that she would be leaving the group to further pursue her studies. Her last single with the group was "Boku no Tegami". The single reached #2, and TAKAYO then gracefully graduated from the group.

Tomoka Joins - Disbandment

After a four month absence the band returned in early 2004 with their new guitarist, Nishimura Tomoka. TOMOKA was one of the original six girls in the group before the cut-down. The first single featuring TOMOKA was "Sotsugyou". The band released three more singles, each of which started selling less and ranking lower than one another.

In February of 2005 it was announced that ZONE would be disbanding at the end of their Spring Tour. It was initially MIZUHO's idea to leave, however, they did not want to replace her and didn't want to continue the band on as a three piece band.

On April 1st ZONE played their final live concert at Nippon Budokan. It was then on April 1, 2005 that they disbanded. The last song they played at the concert was their initial hit, "secret base ~Kimi ga Kureta Mono~".

MIYU and TAKAYO are now pursuing a solo careers. While MAIKO now fronts the all-girl band MARIA.

The band has been given an homage in the anime Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu by featuring a band named ENOZ (ZONE reversed).

Discography

Albums

  • [2002.02.14] Z
  • [2002.11.27] O
  • [2004.02.18] N

Best Albums

Tribute Albums

Singles

Video Releases

Compilations / Other

Publications

Band Score

  • [2003.01.06] Guitar Hikigatari ZONE Songbook
  • [2005.06.17] ZONE/E ~Complete A side Singles~

Books

  • [2004.03.17] Koko Kara
  • [2005.02.xx] Rock Band no Yume Densetsu ZONE
  • [2011.08.xx] Saikai ZONE CHRONICLES
  • [2011.10.xx] Ichigo Ichie ZONE -2011 Nen 8 Gatsu no Kiseki- The Promise of year 10th

Collectibles

  • [2004.11.19] ZONE 1st Trading Card: Cute & Powerful Card Box

Magazines

  • [2011.06.xx] GIRL POP 2011 Summer (Feature)

Photobooks

  • [2003.11.08] ZONE TOUR ASTRO GIRL 2003 First Photobook
  • [2004.11.09] ZONE TOUR SUMMER LIVE 2004 TOUR DOCUMENT BOOK
  • [2005.05.25] ZONE FINAL in Nihon Budokan -Sotsugyo Album-

Videogames

Play Station 2

  • [2002.10.10] WONDER ZONE

External Links


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