Asian Kung-Fu Generation

Asian Kung-Fu Generation (AJIアジアンカンフージェネレーションKanfū Jenerēshon?) is a Japanese rock banda signed by Ki / Oon Records, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment Japan. The band was created in 1996 by Kensuke Kita, Takahiro Yamada, Masafumi Gotō and met in a circle of music Kanto Gakuin University, with Kiyoshi Ijichi join banda shortly thereafter. They played in many small places, until the date on which he launched his first indie EP in 2000, a six-song EP of songs sung in English. The following year, the banda has tried to get its first Japanese, "Kona Yuki" (粉雪?), In indie radio. The song was taken from a popular radio DJ and put into rotation because of strong demand from listeners. La banda launched its second indie CD containing songs with Japanese lyrics later in 2001. In 2003, the banda version would be his first mini-album Hōkai amplifier (崩壊アンプリファー?), Who has received enormous critical acclaim album with sales reaching 35 in the Oricon charts.

In 2003, the banda has published The Singles "Mirai no Kakera" (未来の破片?) "For Kimi Hana IU" (君という花?) What catapult to fame. Her first album, Tsunagi Five Kimi M (君繋ファイブエム?), A sold more than 250000 copies and landed on the site number 5 in the Oricon charts in its first week. As his fame grew, fans began to call simply Ajike (アジカン?) O AKFG, abridged version of his full name.

When they arrived around 2004, la banda won the award for best new artist, his video "Hana Kimi IU" won the award for best music video. During the year, the bandwidth would release four other people: "Siren" (サイレン?), "Loop & Loop" (ループ&ループ?), "Reescritura" (リライト?), Is the fourth song L Opening of souls Fullmetal Alchemist and "Kimi no Machi Made" (君の街まで?). His song "Haruka Kanata" is the second opening of Naruto souls. The band has also released their second album, Sol-fa (ソルファ?), In 2004. The album has sold more than 600000 copies and reach a number in the Oricon charts for two weeks straight.

In 2005, they launched a DVD which has remained number one in the Oricon charts DVD for a whole month, and has played in places exhausted during its Re: tour. The band also took into Nano-Mugen Festival 2005, where eight different groups played a sold-out crowd. Later that year, the banda has released another single "Blue Train" (ブルートレイン?) (Success for # 5 spot in the rankings), and held a brief visit in winter.

The band has released two albums in 2006: Fanclub (ファンクラブ?) And a B-side collection of files known voice. Fanclub Oricon suspended in the top five for nearly two months, while classified archives voice is entered at number two. In July, banda held Nano-Mugen Festival 2006, which included 12 different artists and sold all their shares. The band moves to release two singles in 2006, "World Apart" and "Aru Machi not Gunjō" which appeared in the film Amer Concrete souls. In addition to the World banda became the first number one.

In February 2008, la banda published a single Korogaru IWA, Kimi ga nor Asa Furuya (転がる岩,君に朝が降る?), Seguita quickly his sixth album, World International. The album has debuted at No. 1 on Oricon charts, ultimately, a relapse in # 6 and # 9 week after. " His song "After Dark" is the seventh opening souls Bleach. Asia Kung-Fu Generation and kits solo albums were designed and created by Yusuke Nakamura.

Profiles of members

Masafumi Goto (后藤正文Gotō Masafumi?)
• Date of birth: December 12, 1976
• Birthplace: Fujieda City, Shizuoka Prefecture
• Status: Married
• Lead singer and rhythm guitarist
• Equipment:
Gibson or 75 Marauder
Gibson Les Paul faded double-edged sword (faded yellow)
Gibson Les Paul Junior faded double-edged sword (increased Cherry)
Custom or Roland JC-160 amps
• Major: Economics
• The band: Oasis, Radiohead, Weezer, Number Girl, Teenage Fanclub, Youth and East Howard Jones

Kensuke Kita (喜多建介Kensuke Kita?)
• Date of birth: January 24, 1977
• Birthplace: Kanagawa prefecture
• The main guitarist and voice of funds
• Equipment:
Gibson Les Paul Standard (Cherry solar)
Gibson Les Paul Standard or Premium Plus (Cherry solar)
Custom Shop 1954 Gibson Les Paul Standard reissue (Ice Tea)
Marshall JCM 900 or 4100 Chief of Staff (half-stack).
Bogner ecstasy or 4x12 cabinet with 1 and 2 in the studio live (seen in "Aru Machi Ganjou not" and "Korogaru IWA, Kimi ga nor Asa Furuya" PV)
• Major: Economics
• The group favorite: Radiohead, Manic Street Preachers, Supergrass and XTC

Takahiro Yamada (山田贵洋Takahiro Yamada?)
• Date of birth: August 19, 1977
• Birthplace: Shizuoka Prefecture
• bass and choirs
• Equipment:
"62 or Fender Jazz Bass (Blue Lake Placid, 3-Tone Solar)
bass amp head Ampeg 300 AH
• Grand: Literature
• The favorite bands: The Beatles, Oasis, Smashing Pumpkins, and Pet Shop Boys

Kiyoshi Ijichi (伊地知洁Ijichi Kiyoshi?)
• Date of birth: September 25, 1977
• Birthplace: Kanagawa prefecture
• Drummer
Pearl Batteries (custom set)
O dishes Sabian
• Major: Engineering
• The group favorite: Brian Setzer and Hi-Standard