Okamoto's


Okamoto's is a Japanese rock band, formed in 2006. They made their major label debut on May 26, 2010, and were signed by Ariola Japan.
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Career

Okamoto's was formed by four junior high school students. Fans of influential Japanese avant-garde artist Tarō Okamoto, the members took a cue from The Ramones and each adopted stage names with the surname Okamoto.
Okamoto's made their recording debut with an appearance on the Columbia compilation "Here Come the Modernity" in February 2009, then followed it up in June with their debut album, Here Are Okamoto's. Soon after, Masaru Okamoto left the band and was replaced by Hama Okamoto. In support of the album, they gave a sold-out solo performance to commemorate its release. Playing over ten shows a month, they managed to perform over one hundred times in 2009.
In March 2010, they performed at the South by Southwest music festival in Austin, Texas, and also performed in 6 other cities in the United States as part of the Japan Nite tour.
On May 26, 2010, they made their major label debut under the Ariola Japan record label, an affiliate of Sony Music Entertainment Japan. They produced the major debut single, "Yokubō o Sakebe!!!", which is used for the ending theme of the anime series Naruto.
On February 4, 2015, Okamoto's 6th single "Headhunt" was used as the opening theme for the anime series Durarara!!.
In 2016, Okamoto's released their 9th single "Brother" as the ending theme for the Netflix series Hibana: Spark. In 2020, the Okamoto's song "Welcome My Friend" was used as the ending theme for the anime series Fugou Keiji: Balance Unlimited.
In 2023, the Okamoto's song "Where Do We Go?" was used for the ending theme for the third season of the anime Dr. Stone.

Members

  • Shō Okamoto – vocals
  • Kōki Okamoto – guitar
  • Reiji Okamoto – drums
  • Hama Okamoto – bass
;Former members
  • Masaru Okamoto – bass

Discography

Studio albums

Here Are Okamoto's 10's Oricon Albums Chart Peak Position: No. 63Okamoto's ni Muchū No. 55Yokubō No. 44Okamoto's No. 30Let It V No. 14VXV No. 27Opera No. 27No More Music No. 21Boy No. 13
  • ''Kno Where''

Extended plays

Count 1000 EP BL-EP No. 139
  • ''Welcome My Friend''

Live albums

Live Rare Trax Live No. 46

Singles

  • "Yokubō o Sakebe!!!!" Oricon Singles Chart Peak Position: No. 79
  • "Majime ni Nattara Namida ga Deruze"/"Aoi Tengoku" No. 64
  • "Love Song"/"Kyōhansha" No. 54
  • "Joy Joy Joy"/"Kokuhaku" No. 79
  • "Sexy Body" No. 78
  • "Headhunt" No. 26
  • "Dance With Me"/"Dance With You" No. 36
  • "Beautiful Days" No. 55
  • "Brother" No. 44

Limited singles

  • "Zeroman "
  • "Burning Love"
  • "Rocky"
  • "90's Tokyo Boys"
  • "Dreaming Man"
  • "Higher"

Home videos

Okamoto's 5th Anniversary Happy! Birthday! Party! Tour! Final @ Hibiya Open-air Music Hall Oricon DVDs Chart Peak Position: No. 58