Avengers in Sci-Fi

Avengers in Sci-Fi
Origin Kanagawa, Japan
Genres Electronic rock, new wave, experimental rock, space rock, techno
Years active 2002–present
Labels K-Plan (2004—2008)
Getting Better/Victor (2009—present)
Associated acts Kaela Kimura
Website Avengers in Sci-Fi Official Site
Members Tarō Kohata (木幡太郎) (vocals, guitar, synthesiser)
Yoshihiko Inami (稲見喜彦) (vocals, bass, synthesiser)
Masanori Hasegawa (長谷川正法) (drums, chorus)

Avengers in Sci-Fi (アヴェンジャーズ・イン・サイファイ Avenjāzu in Saifai, stylised as avengers in sci-fi) is a Japanese rock band, signed to Victor Entertainment. Their multi-genre sound has been described as such things as "a spaceship of rock"[1] and "spacey dance rock."[2]

Biography

The band members were all classmates at a high school in Kanagawa. They formed the band in 2002, debuting as an independent artist under K-Plan in 2004 with the extended play Science Rock, followed by their debut album Avenger Strikes Back in 2006.[1]

In 2007, the band played at the rookie stage in the Fuji Rock summer festival,[3] and toured with The Band Apart.[4] In 2008, the band released their second album, Science Rock.

The band collaborated with Kaela Kimura, producing her 2009 single "Banzai."[5] They also contributed to a Disney song cover compilation album, Disney Rocks!, covering "Mickey Mouse March."[6] 2009 also saw tours with bands The Hiatus and Nothing's Carved in Stone,[7][8] and for the band to release their first release with a major label, Victor Entertainment, with their second EP Jupiter Jupiter.[1] The band were subsequently picked as one of the iTunes Japan "Sound of 2010" break-through artists.[9]

In 2010, the band released their third album, Dynamo, led by the single "Delight Slight Lightspeed," which debuted at #20 on Oricon's daily singles charts.[10]

Discography

Original albums

Year Album Information Oricon
Albums
Charts
[11]		 Reported
sales
[12]
2006 Avenger Strikes Back 290 700
2008 Science Rock
  • Released: November 5, 2008
  • Label: K-Plan (HKP-018)
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 74 3,900
2010 Dynamo
  • Released: October 13, 2010
  • Label: Victor (VICL-63678)
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 60 3,100
2012 Disc 4 the Seasons
  • Released: April 25, 2012
  • Label: Victor (VICL-63867)
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 54 3,200
2014 Unknown Tokyo Blues
  • Released: June 18, 2014
  • Label: Victor (VICL-64181)
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 - -
2016 Dune
  • Released: April 20, 2016
  • Label: Victor (VICL-64565)
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 - -

Compilation albums

Year Album Information Oricon
Albums
Charts
[11]		 Reported
sales
[12]
2013 Selected Ancient Works 2006-2013
  • Released: June 19, 2013
  • Label: Victor (VICL-64038～9)
  • Formats: 2CD, digital download
 — —

Extended plays

Year Album Information Oricon
Albums
Charts
[11]		 Reported
sales
[12]
2004 Avengers in Sci-Fi
  • Released: December 15, 2004
  • Label: Bluegreen (BLGR-0001)
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 — —
2009 Jupiter Jupiter
  • Released: December 2, 2009
  • Label: Getting Better (VICL-63479)
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 81 3,600

Live album

Year Album Information
2010 Crazy Gonna Spacey
  • Released: October 13, 2010
  • Formats: Digital download

Singles

Release Title Notes Chart positions Oricon
sales
[12]		 Album
Oricon Singles Charts
[11]		 Billboard Japan Hot 100
[13]
2010 "Delight Slight Lightspeed" 55 71 2,500 Dynamo
2011 "Sonic Fireworks" 71 25 1,600 Disc 4 the Seasons
2012 "Yang 2" iTunes exclusive — — —

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Profile". Avengers in Sci-Fi official site. Archived from the original on 12 August 2010. Retrieved September 12, 2010.
  2. ↑ "avengers in sci-fi、1stフル・アルバムを発表！". CDJournal. July 19, 2006. Retrieved September 12, 2010.
  3. ↑ "avengers in sci-fiのプロフィール". Natalie. Archived from the original on 16 September 2010. Retrieved September 12, 2010.
  4. ↑ "the band apart出演！東名阪ツアー"STUDIO VANQUISH TOUR"開催！". CDJournal. January 18, 2007. Retrieved September 12, 2010.
  5. ↑ "祝・デビュー5周年！木村カエラ5thアルバム完成". Natalie. May 20, 2009. Archived from the original on 17 August 2010. Retrieved September 12, 2010.
  6. ↑ "売り切れ続出！ ディズニーの名曲をロック・カヴァー！". CDJournal. March 11, 2009. Retrieved September 12, 2010.
  7. ↑ "細美武士の新プロジェクト"the HIATUS"がアルバム収録曲のミュージック・ビデオを公開！". CDJournal. May 25, 2009. Retrieved September 12, 2010.
  8. ↑ "ELLEGARDEN生形の新バンドNothing's Carved In Stoneアルバム発売". Barks. May 2, 2009. Retrieved September 12, 2010.
  9. ↑ "iTunes、2010年ブレイクが期待できる新人10組を発表". Barks. January 27, 2009. Retrieved September 12, 2010.
  10. ↑ "シングル デイリーランキング-ORICON STYLE ランキング". Oricon. September 7, 2010. Archived from the original on September 11, 2010. Retrieved September 11, 2010.
  11. 1 2 3 4 "アーティスト： ａｖｅｎｇｅｒｓ　ｉｎ　ｓｃｉ－ｆｉ". Oricon. Retrieved September 12, 2010.
  12. 1 2 3 4 "オリコンランキング情報サービス「you大樹」". Oricon. Archived from the original on 23 August 2010. Retrieved September 12, 2010. (subscription only)
  13. ↑ "Hot 100｜JAPAN Charts｜Billboard JAPAN" (in Japanese). Billboard.

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