Asian Kung-Fu Generation

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'''Asian Kung-Fu Generation''' is Japan's latest pop-rock sensation. The group was formed in 1996 by members [[Masafumi]], [[Kensuke]], and [[Takahiro]] with their drummer [[Ijichi} joining them later. The band didn't achieve popularity or a recording contract until 2001. Since then, their music has been steadily growing in popularity. Their singles [[Siren]] and [[Loop and Loop]] remained on the [[Oricon]] pop charts for two months over the summer in 2004. By 2005, their concerts were selling out and their albums were flying off the shelves. Their international fan base was also growing and thanks to an online petition their album [[Sol-fa]] will be released in the United States under [[Tofu Records]]. Their continuing to gain popularity well on into 2006 with their single, [[World Apart]], three new albums, and a single released late in November, [[Aru Machi no Gunjou]].
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'''Asian Kung-Fu Generation''' is a Japanese pop-rock band. The group was formed in 1996 by members [[Masafumi]], [[Kensuke]], and [[Takahiro]] with their drummer [[Ijichi]] joining them later. The band didn't achieve popularity or a recording contract until 2001. Since then, their music has been steadily growing in popularity. Their singles [[Siren]] and [[Loop and Loop]] remained on the [[Oricon]] pop charts for two months over the summer in 2004. By 2005, their concerts were selling out and their albums were flying off the shelves. Their international fan base was also growing and thanks to an online petition their album [[Sol-fa]] will be released in the United States under [[Tofu Records]]. Their continuing to gain popularity well on into 2006 with their single, [[World Apart]], three new albums, and a single released late in November, [[Aru Machi no Gunjou]].
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==Band Members==
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==Asian Kung-Fu Generation Band Members==
* [[Masafumi Gotou]] (Vocals and Guitar)
* [[Masafumi Gotou]] (Vocals and Guitar)
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* [[Kensuke Kita]] (Vocals and Guitar)
* [[Kensuke Kita]] (Vocals and Guitar)
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==Album Discography==
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==Asian Kung-Fu Generation Discography==
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===Asian Kung-Fu Generation Albums===
* [[Feedback File]] (10/25/2006)
* [[Feedback File]] (10/25/2006)
* [[Jyuni Shinhou no Yukei]] (07/05/2006)
* [[Jyuni Shinhou no Yukei]] (07/05/2006)
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* [[Houkai Amplifier]] (04/23/2003)
* [[Houkai Amplifier]] (04/23/2003)
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==Single Discography==
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===Asian Kung-Fu Generation Singles===
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* [[Aru Machi no Gunjou]] (11/29/2006)
* [[Aru Machi no Gunjou]] (11/29/2006)
* [[World Apart]] (02/15/2006)
* [[World Apart]] (02/15/2006)
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* [http://asiankung-fu.com Official Asian Kung-Fu Generation Website] (Japanese)
* [http://asiankung-fu.com Official Asian Kung-Fu Generation Website] (Japanese)
* [http://www.akfgfan.com Asian Kung-Fu Generation Flask Back] (English Fan Site)
* [http://www.akfgfan.com Asian Kung-Fu Generation Flask Back] (English Fan Site)
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Asian Kung-Fu Generation is a Japanese pop-rock band. The group was formed in 1996 by members Masafumi, Kensuke, and Takahiro with their drummer Ijichi joining them later. The band didn't achieve popularity or a recording contract until 2001. Since then, their music has been steadily growing in popularity. Their singles Siren and Loop and Loop remained on the Oricon pop charts for two months over the summer in 2004. By 2005, their concerts were selling out and their albums were flying off the shelves. Their international fan base was also growing and thanks to an online petition their album Sol-fa will be released in the United States under Tofu Records. Their continuing to gain popularity well on into 2006 with their single, World Apart, three new albums, and a single released late in November, Aru Machi no Gunjou.


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Asian Kung-Fu Generation Band Members

Asian Kung-Fu Generation Discography

Asian Kung-Fu Generation Albums

Asian Kung-Fu Generation Singles

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