Formed in 2011 by Junichi Sato (key, cho), this three-piece band consists of female vocalists towana and kevin mitsunaga (sampler, etc.).
In August 2013, they made their major label debut with “Kesera-sera” (the theme song for the TV anime “Arithmetic Family”). The following year, they were selected by iTunes as one of the “NEW ARTISTS 2014” as a newcomer who is sure to break through, and their first album “Outside of Melancholy” reached No. 8 on Oricon Weekly.
To date, they have been in charge of theme songs for as many as 16 animations, and continue to present rich musicality while staying close to the worldview of the works. The music video for their 10th single “Aku no Rhapsody” (OP theme song for the TV anime “Kobayashi-sanchi no Maidragon”) has been viewed over 48.77 million times on YouTube (as of February, 2023). In addition, their latest single “Ai no Supreme! (OP theme song for the TV anime “Kobayashi-sanchi no Maidragon S”) was released immediately to rave reviews from all walks of life, and the music video has already received more than 15 million views and won various awards.
Junichi Sato, the core member of the band, made his major debut in 2006 as a vocalist in the band “FLEET.” After forming fhána, he began actively working as a composer, arranger, and music producer, providing songs to other artists. As of 2022, he has composed theme songs for a total of 29 TV anime, TV dramas, and theatrical anime, including those for fhána. He has also won the Heisei Anison Grand Prize for Best Composition, the 2027 Anison Grand Prize for Best Arrangement, and the 2021 Anison Grand Prize for Best Work, Best Arrangement, and Best User Vote. Vocalist towana also made her solo debut in July 2022 with “Veil,” the ED theme for the TV drama “Ideal No Kareshi. Each member is expanding their activities, including kevin mitsunaga, who also performs as a DJ at various events.
The band has been actively performing live not only in Japan but also overseas, participating in various festivals such as the world-famous 「Animelo Summer Live」（the largest anime song festival） which Sato, the leader of the band had also created the theme song for. They have participated in International festivals in Shanghai, Singapore, Manila, Montreal, Chicago, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Taiwan, Kuala Lumpur, etc.
While the band has many anison related singles, they also have performed at Rock festivals, transcending genre barriers and national borders.
In 2023, a new adventure will begin under a new regime.
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