Asian Kung-Fu Generation

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.

Band Members

• Masafumi Gotou (Vocals and Guitar)
• Ijichi Kiyoshi (Drums)
• Takahiro Yamada (Vocals and Bass)
• Kensuke Kita (Vocals and Guitar)

Album Discography

• Feedback File (10/25/2006)
• Jyuni Shinhou no Yukei (07/05/2006)
• Fan Club (03/15/2006)
• Sol-fa (10/20/2004)
• Kimi Tsunagi Five M (10/19/2003)
• Houkai Amplifier (04/23/2003)

Single Discography

• Aru Machi no Gunjou (11/29/2006)
• World Apart (02/15/2006)
• Blue Train (11/30/2005)
• Kimi no Machi Made (09/23/2005)
• Rewrite (08/04/2004)
• Loop and Loop (05/19/2004)
• Siren (04/14/2004)
• Kimi to iu Hana (10/16/2003)
• Mirai no Kakera (08/06/2003)

External Links

• Official Asian Kung-Fu Generation Website (Japanese)
• Asian Kung-Fu Generation Flask Back (English Fan Site)