In 2007, the band released their debut single, “Naihishinsho”, reached number 48 on the Oricon Charts and sold 15,000 copies. Their second and third single, ” Yume Yume” and “Et Cetera”, replicated that success and charted at number 43 and 29, respectively. After those singles, they released their debut album…
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In the spring of 2007, the group kicked off their Mata Heart ni hi wo Tsukero 2007 tour in Japan.
Maximum the Hormone released their next album, Bu-ikikaesu , in 2007 The album debuted at number five on the Oricon chart; their first full album to reach that chart. Also, the album was certified Gold in Japan.
To celebrate the band’s 20th anniversary in 2007, Naoki Hashimoto returned for what was supposed to be a few performances, including one at Loud Park ’07 .
The concert was later broadcast on the WOWOW channel on December 23, 2006,
On November 25 and 26, 2006, L’Arc-en-Ciel played two shows at the Tokyo Dome to celebrate their 15th anniversary.
To commemorate their ten-year anniversary, Asian Kung–Fu Generation released their first compilation album, Feedback File on October 25. Rather than featuring hit singles, the nostalgic album was primarily compiled of B-sides , live performances, and old demos from their early indie days. Even though it retained little new material, the…
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After moving to Tokyo , Hizaki received a phone call from Kamijo , who wanted to form a band with twin guitars and asked him to join, but as he was already playing in a group, the guitarist turned the singer down. Time passed, and after Hizaki played support guitar…
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On August 23, 2006, ken released a solo single entitled “Speed”.
After signing with Tofu Records , he held four small concerts in the United States in July 2006, making his US debut.