Negoto Explained

Negoto
Origin:	Chiba, Japan
Genre:	Electronic rock
Years Active:	–2019
Label:	Ki/oon Music
Associated Acts:	The Ting Tings
Current Members:	Sachiko Aoyama Mizuki Masuda Yū Fujisaki Sayako Sawamura

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 which is a music festival features teen bands in Japan. The band debuted in 2010.

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°.

Last tour and disbandment

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

• – vocals, keyboards
• – guitar
• – bass guitar
• – drums

Discography

Studio albums

• ex Negoto (2011)
• 5 (2013)
• VISION (2015)
• ETERNALBEAT (2017)
• SOAK (2017)

EPs and mini-albums

• Hello! "Z" (2010)
• Mercirou e.p. (2011)
• "Z"OOM (2014)
• Asymmetry e.p. (2016)

Singles

• Charon (2011)
• Sharp (2012)
• Lightdentity / Re:myend! (2012)
• nameless (2012)
• greatwall (2012)
• Tashikanauta (2013)
• Syncromanica (2013)
• Ammonite! / Tasogare No Rhapsody (2014)
• DESTINY (2015)
• DANCER IN THE HANABIRA (2017)
• Sora mo Toberuhazu / ALL RIGHT (2017)

External links

• • Sony Music official artist page

Notes and References

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