Negoto

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Negoto
OriginChiba, Japan
GenresElectronic rock
Years active2007 (2007)–2019
LabelsKi/oon Music
Members
  • Sachiko Aoyama
  • Mizuki Masuda
  • Yū Fujisaki
  • Sayako Sawamura
Websitewww.negoto.com

Negoto (Japanese: ねごと, Hepburn: negoto) was a Japanese electronic rock band[1] from Chiba Prefecture. Negoto formed in 2007 when the members were high school students.[2] In 2008, the band won a special jury prize at the 1st Senkō riot (閃光ライオット, Senkō raiotto) which is a music festival features teen bands in Japan.[2] The band debuted in 2010.[2]

They are best known for the 2010 hit song "Loop" reached number 3 in Billboard Japan Hot 100,[3] the 2011 hit song "Charon" reached number 6 in Billboard Japan Hot 100[4] and the 2012 hit song "sharp ♯" (from the anime series Mobile Suit Gundam AGE) reached number 11 in Billboard Japan Hot 100.[5] The band's other anime theme contributions include Galilei Donna, Shimajirou to Kujira no Uta, and Gintama°.[citation needed]

Last tour and disbandment[edit]

On December 28, 2018, Negoto published a message on their official website stating that they will disband on July 20, 2019. They will embark on their last tour on May 28 and end on July 20.[6]

Members[edit]

  • Sachiko Aoyama (蒼山幸子) – vocals, keyboards
  • Mizuki Masuda (沙田瑞紀) – guitar
  • Yū Fujisaki (藤咲佑) – bass guitar
  • Sayako Sawamura (澤村小夜子) – drums

Discography[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Silverfaye (2017-10-10). "14th Tokyo International Music Market Live - Artist Introductions". jame-world.com. JaME World. Retrieved 2017-12-27.
  2. ^ a b c Ryotaro Aoki (2015-05-17). "Negoto's 'Vision' sees beyond genres". japantimes.co.jp. The Japan Times. Retrieved 2017-12-27.
  3. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 | Charts | Billboard JAPAN". billboard-japan.com (in Japanese). Billboard Japan Hot 100. 2010-10-11. Retrieved 2018-01-10.
  4. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 | Charts | Billboard JAPAN". billboard-japan.com (in Japanese). Billboard Japan Hot 100. 2011-03-14. Retrieved 2018-01-10.
  5. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 | Charts | Billboard JAPAN". billboard-japan.com (in Japanese). Billboard Japan Hot 100. 2012-04-16. Retrieved 2018-01-10.
  6. ^ "ファンの皆様へねごと | NEWS | Sony Music". negoto.com. 2018-12-28. Retrieved 2018-12-31.

External links[edit]

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