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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 signed to the Powerplay label. The band is best known for performing two opening theme songs, "Snow Fairy" and "Ft.", for the anime series Fairy Tail .
Funkist was formed in 2001 as a trio 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 held multiple major live tours, including a tour in South Africa and another covering all 47 prefectures of Japan.
In 2007, the single "White World" reached number one on the Tower Records Shibuya J-INDIES chart for two consecutive weeks, and ranked 14th on the Oricon Indie chart. [1] That year, they also toured China and Macau,[ clarification needed ] and performed at Shibuya O-East.[ citation needed ]
In 2008, Funkist performed at Shibuya-AX. In May, they participated in the Global Article 9 Conference to Abolish War held 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 the same year, Funkist released the single "All Together," which gained prominence as the theme song for the "All-Star Charity Pro Wrestling" event supporting the Tohoku earthquake relief efforts.
On October 13, 2011, at 12:17 p.m., the band's flutist, Yōko Kasugai, passed away at the age of 35 while recuperating from an illness. [4] [5]
Some releases, such as "Song of Love," "Brave," "New Days," and "Only Waiting for Your Call," are tied to media collaborations, including TV dramas and games.
Several live albums include recordings from specific venues and dates, noted in their track listings.