Negoto (Japanese: ねごと, Hepburn: negoto) was a Japanese electronic rock band[1] from Chiba Prefecture. Negoto formed in 2007 when the members were high school students.[2] In 2008, the band won a special jury prize at the 1st Senkō riot (閃光ライオット, Senkō raiotto) which is a music festival features teen bands in Japan.[2] The band debuted in 2010.[2]
Negoto | |
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| Origin | Chiba, Japan |
| Genres | Electronic rock |
| Years active | 2007–2019 |
| Labels | Ki/oon Music |
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| Website | www |
They are best known for the 2010 hit song "Loop" reached number 3 in Billboard Japan Hot 100,[3] the 2011 hit song "Charon" reached number 6 in Billboard Japan Hot 100[4] and the 2012 hit song "sharp ♯" (from the anime series Mobile Suit Gundam AGE) reached number 11 in Billboard Japan Hot 100.[5] The band's other anime theme contributions include Galilei Donna, Shimajirou to Kujira no Uta, and Gintama°.[citation needed]
Last tour and disbandment
On December 28, 2018, Negoto published a message on their official website stating that they will disband on July 20, 2019. They will embark on their last tour on May 28 and end on July 20.[6]
Members
- Sachiko Aoyama (蒼山幸子) – vocals, keyboards
- Mizuki Masuda (沙田瑞紀) – guitar
- Yū Fujisaki (藤咲佑) – bass guitar
- Sayako Sawamura (澤村小夜子) – drums
Discography
References
External links
- Official website (in Japanese)
- Sony Music official artist page (in Japanese)