OKAMOTO’S
Okamoto's (stylized as OKAMOTO'S) is a Japanese rock band, formed in 2006. They made their major label debut in May 26, 2010 and were signed by Ariola Japan. 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. Gaining acclaim and respect unheard of for bands their age, they followed it up in June with their debut album, Here Are Okamoto's (June 14, 2009). Soon after, Masaru Okamoto left the band and was replaced by Hama Okamoto. In support of the album, they unleashed a touring blitz, starting with 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 held in Austin, Texas and also performed in 6 other cities around the United States.
In May 26, 2010 they made their major debut under the Ariola Japan record label, which is an affiliate of Sony Music Entertainment Japan. It was announced that Okamoto's major debut single, "Yokubō o Sakebe!!!" (欲望を叫べ!!!, "Shout Out Your Desires!!!") would be chosen as the 18th ending theme of the anime series Naruto: Shippuden.
Okamoto's (stylized as OKAMOTO'S, オカモトズ) is a Japanese rock band. They made their major debut in May 26, 2010 and were signed by Ariola Japan Inc.
It is formed by four people who were classmates from junior high school. On June 14th, 2009, based on the live performance held to commemorate the release of the 1st album "Here are OKAMOTO'S", the base Okamoto Masaru withdrew and Hama Okamoto joined.
They appeared in “ SXSW 2010 ” held in March 2010 in Austin, Texas. After that, they went on an American tour around six cities in the United States . They have major debut from Ariora Japan, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment, on May 26 of the same year .
They performed on the main stage of the outdoor music festival “CAMA FESTIVAL 5” held in Hanoi, Vietnam on May 28, 2011 .
They appeared on the "6th Okinawa International Film Festival " exhibition work "LOVE SESSION" held from March 20, 2014. From September, the 5th anniversary anniversary tour "OKAMOTO'S 5th Anniversary HAPPY! BIRTHDAY! PARTY! TOUR!" was held.
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