Young Punch

Young Punch (ヤングパンチ) was a Japanese band formed in 1996.

In March 2000, Young Punch and Penpals released their split album, "Young Punch/Penpals", and in April–May went on tour together.

In August of that year, while still with BMG Funhouse, Young Punch founded a new label, FLATURBO. They made their major debut in November with the single "SUNDAY BEST".

The band split up in 2002.

Members

 * Takafumi Fukui (福井隆史) (Vocals)
 * Yoshito Hirai (平井義人) (Bass/Vocals)
 * Kentarō Shoda (庄田謙太郎) (Drums/Chorus)

Singles

 * 1) YOUNG WORLD (May 25, 1999/Libra Records)
 * 2) NEO KIDS (March 8, 2000/VAP) Oricon #33
 * 3) SUNDAY BEST (October 25, 2000/Arista Japan) Oricon #80
 * 4) DISCONISTA (June 6, 2001/Arista Japan) Recut single
 * 5) Fuwayura (フワユラ) (November 21, 2001/Arista Japan)
 * 6) Love is in the air (May 29, 2002/BMG JAPAN)

Albums

 * 1) YOUNG PUNCH/PENPALS (August 3, 2000/VAP) Oricon #33
 * 2) DISCONISTA (May 23, 2001/Arista Japan) Oricon #58
 * 3) Tracks (トラックス) (June 26, 2002/BMG JAPAN) Oricon #97
 * 4) YOUNG PUNCH LIVE (September 25 2002/BMG JAPAN)

DVDs

 * 1) YOUNG PUNCH LIVE (October 23, 2002/BMG JAPAN)
 * 2) Their last live performance, recorded at the LIQUIDROOM in Shinjuku on August 1, 2002.

TV performances

 * TBS "BLITZ INDEX" (May 26, 2001)
 * TXN "Melodix!" (June 1, 2001 / December 11, 2001 / July 12, 2002)
 * TBS "CDTV-Neo" (June 8, 2001)