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.
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History

Funkist was formed in 2001 as a trio consisting of vocalist Saigo Someya, guitarist Miyata Taiji, and guitarist Yoshiro.
In 2005, Funkist toured Tokyo, Okinawa, and Macau.
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. That year, they also toured China and Macau, and performed at Shibuya O-East.
In 2008, Funkist performed at Shibuya-AX. In May, they participated in the Global Article 9 Conference to Abolish War held in Tokyo. In July, they signed with Pony Canyon. As a model for the item, "Artist" in the "Images Ashinaru" Images site offers live photos.
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, died at the age of 35 while recuperating from an illness.

Members

Current members

  • Saigō Someya – lead vocals
  • Miyata Taiji – guitar
  • Yoshirō – guitar
  • Jotaro – bass guitar
  • Ogachi – percussion

Former members

  • Jūshaku – drums, percussion
  • Yōko Kasugai – flute

Discography

Indie releases

Singles

  1. Okinawa
  2. #Okinawa
  3. #Rasta in the Moonlight
  4. #Smirk
  5. #〜Border〜
  6. Japarikan Soul –
  7. #Japarikan Soul
  8. #The Spring Dance Season
  9. #Earth House
  10. #Baby Cool
  11. White World — February 7, 2007
  12. #White world
  13. #Winter skier
  14. The Love Song
  15. #The Love Song
  16. #Blue breeze
  17. #SOS
  18. #Light

Albums

  1. Thankist
  2. Resort
  3. Record Prayer – December 19, 2007

Major releases

Singles

  1. My Girl – July 16, 2008
  2. White World — April 29, 2008
  3. Border — December 3, 2008
  4. Moonrise Carnival — September 2, 2009
  5. Snow Fairy — December 2, 2009
  6. Mama Africa" — March 10, 2010
  7. Rising Hope — 2010
  8. Ft. / Peace Ball — April 28, 2010
  9. All Together — August 24, 2011
  10. Shine — February 22, 2012

Albums

  1. Sunrise 7 — February 18, 2009
  2. Funkist Cop — June 16, 2010
  3. 7 — April 11, 2012

Major mini-albums

  1. Pieceful — February 2, 2011

Live albums

  1. Dawn Dawn Dawn Dawn Dodon Welcome to Japan — May 8, 2011
  2. Live Venue Limited Edition Funkist Live: Revolution Tour 2011 — October 29, 2011
  3. Live Venue Limited Edition Funkist Live Tour 2011 "Collavolution Tour 2011" — April 21, 2012

DVD

  1. Colors
  2. The Thank You Tour to South Africa

Tie-up list

  1. "Border" – CDTV opening theme song for December 2008
  2. "Snow Fairy" – first opening theme song for the anime series Fairy Tail
  3. "Mama Africa" – theme song for Puma's "Africa Celebration" campaign
  4. "Ft." – third opening theme song for the anime series Fairy Tail
  5. "Peace Ball" – ending theme for Super Soccer
  6. "All Together" – official theme song for the "All Together" charity pro wrestling event supporting Tohoku earthquake relief efforts
  7. "Shine" – opening theme for the PSP game Tales of the Heroes: Twin Brave
  8. "New Days" – ending theme for the PSP game Tales of the Heroes: Twin Brave
  9. "Brave" – insert song for the PSP game ''Tales of the Heroes: Twin Brave''

Radio

  1. Lucky 7 to Even Funkist Radio-time – aired every Thursday from 25:40 to 26:00 as part of Strobe Night! on FM Nack5