The debut song of a Japanese rock band

ThunderRIZE

RIZE “Kaminari” Music Video

RIZE’s major-label debut crashed into the music scene with roaring guitars and an explosive sound.

Capturing a thunderbolt-like impact in musical form, the track pairs deftly interwoven English and Japanese lyrics with an ambitious message: to spread their music from Asia across the entire Eurasian continent.

Since its release in August 2000, it’s become a live staple, igniting venues with audience-inclusive performances.

Featured in Sony’s “RED HOT 2000 Campaign” commercial, the song further accelerated RIZE’s momentum.

With its powerful sound and Jesse’s commanding vocals, this track is perfect for moments when you want to unleash the fire inside or push forward believing in your own potential.

RaspberryTRICERATOPS

TRICERATOPS-Raspberry

TRICERATOPS is a three-piece band centered around vocalist Sho Wada.

Their sound is characterized by an alternative style influenced by British rock.

The band formed in 1996, and the following year they released a mini-album titled “TRICERATOPS” on an indie label.

The video features the track “Raspberry” from that album.

After this, the band made their major-label debut with a different version of “Raspberry” featuring a new arrangement.

An empty street cornerCRAZY KEN BAND

Empty Street Corner ~ PUNCH! PUNCH! PUNCH!

Crazy Ken Band is a group formed in 1997 around Ken Yokoyama.

They transcend genre boundaries, freely blending a variety of musical styles, then add a pinch of that distinctive CKB flavor.

Their unforced stance—doing only what they genuinely enjoy, without putting on airs—is wonderful.

Their debut release was the 1998 album “PUNCH! PUNCH! PUNCH!”.

The video features the album track “Empty Street Corner.”

Sugar is at that ageSutaadasuto Rebyuu

Stardust Revue “Sugar Is at That Age”

Stardust Revue is a band that has been active since 1979.

The frontman is Kaname Nemoto.

Their appeal lies in Nemoto’s expressive vocals.

They have hit songs such as “Yume Densetsu” and “Mokuren no Namida.” Their debut track is the 1981 single “Sugar wa Otoshigoro,” a fun piece with a boogie-woogie, nostalgic sound.

Hana no YumeChatto Monchī

Chatmonchy – Hana no Yume Live

Chatmonchy, the girls’ band that sadly disbanded in July 2018, made their debut with the mini-album “chatmonchy has come,” released in 2005.

The track “Hana no Yume” from this album received heavy rotation on radio stations nationwide.

Ultramarine DaysToukyou Jihen

Tokyo Incidents – Ultramarine Weather

Tokyo Jihen is a band formed in 2003, centered around the prodigious talent Ringo Sheena.

Although they disbanded in 2012, during their active years the band achieved remarkable success, including reaching No.

1 on the Oricon charts and performing on the NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen.

Their debut track was the 2004 single ‘Gunjou Biyori.’ It’s a fast-paced song whose sound design unmistakably conveys an extraordinary quality.

summer showerTHE ALFEE

THE ALFEE – Summer Shower [40th Summer Day 1]

THE ALFEE is a three-piece band formed in 1973.

Each of the three members brings out their own individuality, and they often appear in the media for things other than singing as well.

They have hit songs like “Merianne,” “Hoshizora no Distance,” and “Koibitotachi no Pavement.” Their debut track was the 1974 single “Natsu Shigure,” notable for its folk-like sound.