Ikimonogakari

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Ikimono Gakari formed in February 1999 as an indie band based in Kanagawa, Japan. Founded by Mizuno Yoshiki and Yamashita Hotaka, the two began doing street performances and decided on their name of "Ikimono Gakari". In December of the same year Yoshioka Kiyoe joined as the group's main vocalist. However, nearly one year later the three disbanded in order for Yoshiki and Hotaka to focus on their university entrance exams. Their reformation occured in March 2002 after the two had gone through their university classes.

Four years after their formation, their first album was released on an indies label. They were signed to Epic Japan Records and released their first mainstream single SAKURA in March 2006. The title song was used in NTT East Japan commercials and heard on various televised programs.

Members:
* Yoshioka Kiyoe (吉岡聖恵) - Vocals
* Mizuno Yoshiki (水野良樹) - Guitar & Vocals (leader)
* Yamashita Hotaka (山下穂尊) - Guitar & Harmonica

Discography

Albums

* [2007.03.07] Sakura Saku Machi Monogatari (桜咲く街物語; The Story of the Town Where Cherry Blossoms Bloom) #4
* [2008.02.13] Life Album (ライフアルバム) #2

Mini-Albums

* [2003.08.25] Makoto ni Senetsu Nagara First Album wo Koshiraemashita... (誠に僭越ながらファーストアルバムを拵えました...; Indeed, We Were Being Audacious When We Made Our First Album) (indies)
* [2004.08.28] Shichishoku Konnyaku (七色こんにゃく; Konnyaku Dyed with Seven Colours) (indies)
* [2005.05.25] Jinsei Sugorokudabe. (人生すごろくだべ。; Life's Dice Game) (indies)

Singles

* [2006.03.15] SAKURA (Cherry Blossom) #17
* [2006.05.31] HANABI (Fireworks) #5
* [2006.10.18] Koisuru Otome (コイスルオトメ; Loved Maiden) #15
* [2006.12.06] Ryuusei Miracle (流星ミラクル; Meteor Miracle) #22
* [2007.02.14] Uruwashiki Hito / Seishun no Tobira (うるわしきひと / 青春のとびら; The Lovely One / The Door of Youth) #17
* [2007.08.08] Natsuzora Graffiti / Seishun Line (夏空グラフィティ / 青春ライン; Summer Sky Graffiti / Youth Line) #10
* [2007.10.24] Akaneiro no Yakusoku (茜色の約束; Madder-coloured Promise) #7
* [2008.01.30] Hana wa Sakura Kimi wa Utsukushi (花は桜 君は美し; The Flower is Cherry Blossom You're Beautiful) #7
* [2008.04.16] Kaeritakunatta yo (帰りたくなったよ; I Didn't Want to Come Back) #7
* [2008.07.09] Blue Bird (ブルーバード) #3

Download Exclusive

* [2006.07.19] Futari no Ai Land (ふたりの愛ランド; Our Love Island)

Compilation / Other

* [2006.03.08] 14 Princess ~Princess Princess Children~ (14プリンセス～PRINCESS PRINCESS CHILDREN～) (#10 GET CRAZY!)
* [2006.10.18] 'Cherry Pie' Original Soundtrack (「チェリーパイ」オリジナル・サウンドトラック) (#7 Nirinka (Cherry Pie version))
* [2006.12.13] BLEACH THE BEST (#11 Hanabi)
* [2007.03.21] 'Tenpo Ibun Ayakashi Ayashi' Original Soundtrack (「天保異聞 妖奇士」オリジナルサウンドトラック) (#25 Ryuusei Miracle -TVsize-)
* [2007.09.12] 'Ookiku Furikabutte' Original Soundtrack (「おおきく振りかぶって」オリジナル・サウンドトラック) (#24 Seishun Line (TV version))

Ikimonogakari Official Website

Does anybody else like their music??
I discovered this band in January.. i was at
Jpop_uploads @ LJ when i came across their single
"Hana wa Sakura Kimi wa Utsukushi". I downloaded it cuz
i liked the cover and I LOVED IT! they're Indie, and very good..
i love the girl's voice ♥

If you want some of their songs.. i could upload them for you ^_^
just ask

I like their music!! =D

really? that's cool!
i've been a far for almost a year!
i really like them.. they have nice music