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FUNKIST | |
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| Origin | Japan |
| Genres | Rock |
| Years active | 2001 – present |
| Labels | Pony Canyon (2008–2012) |
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| Website | funkist |
Funkist, stylized as FUNKIST, is a Japanese rock band under the Powerplay label. The band is most famous for producing two opening theme songs, "Snow Fairy" and "Ft.", for the anime Fairy Tail.
Funkist was formed in 2001 as a group of three, consisting of vocalist Saigo Someya, guitarist Miyata Taiji, and guitarist Yoshiro. [1]
In 2005, Funkist toured Tokyo, Okinawa, and Macau.[ citation needed ]
In 2006, the band had multiple prominent live tours: one in South Africa, and another one touring all 47 prefectures of Japan.
In 2007, the single "White World" reached #1 on the Tower Records in Shibuya J-INDIES chart for two consecutive weeks, as well as reaching #14 on the Oricon Indie chart. [1] China, Macau dared live tour.[ clarification needed ] They also performed at Shibuya O-East.[ citation needed ]
In 2008, Funkist performed at Shibuya-AX. Additionally, in May, they performed in the Global Article 9 Conference to Abolish War in Tokyo. [2] [3] In July, they signed with Pony Canyon. As a model for the item, "Artist" in the "Images Ashinaru" Images site offers live photos.[ clarification needed ]
In 2008, Funkist released the single "All Together," which reached prominence as the theme song of the "All-Star Charity Pro Wrestling" charity event's "Tohoku Earthquake All Together" production. On October 13, 2011, at 12:17 p.m., the band's flutist, Yōko Kasugai, died at the age of 35 while recuperating from an illness. [4] [5]
| Name | Part | Birthday |
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| Saigō Someya (染谷西郷) | Vocalist | September 17 |
| Miyata Taiji (宮田泰治) | Guitarist | June 16 |
| Yoshirō (ヨシロウ) | Guitarist | August 23 |
| Yōko Kasugai (春日井陽子) | Flautist | November 17 |
| Jotaro (ジョウタロウ) | Bassist | November 01 |
| Ogachi (オガチ) | Percussion | January 30 |
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