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androp
OriginTokyo,[1] Japan
Genres
Years active2008 (2008)–present
LabelsRespire / Village Again (2008–2011)
unBORDE (Warner Music) (2011–present)
MembersUchisawa Takahito (Vocals/Guitar)
Satou Takuya (Guitar/Keyboards)
Maeda Kyosuke (Bass)
Ito Akihiko (Drums)
Websitewww.androp.jp

Androp (anne-drop, stylized as androp) is a Japanese rock band formed in 2008 in Tokyo. The band had their indie debut in 2009, and then signed on to a major label Warner Music Japan in 2011. Before their major debut, in November 2010 they contributed to the actress and singer Kou Shibasaki’s single “EUPHORIA”.[1]

History

The band was formed in 2008 around the vocalist, Uchisawa Takahito.[1]

Band members

  • Uchisawa Takahito (内澤崇仁) – vocals, guitar
  • Satou Takuya (佐藤拓也) – guitar, keyboards
  • Maeda Kyosuke (前田恭介) – bass guitar
  • Ito Akihiko (伊藤彬彦) – drums

Discography

Albums

Year Album Details Oricon charts[3]
2009 anew
  • Released: December 16, 2009
134
2011 door
  • Released: February 16, 2011
15
relight
  • Released: September 21, 2011
12
2012 one and zero
  • Released: December 19, 2012
14
2014 period
  • Released: March 5, 2014
10
2015 androp
  • Released: December 18, 2015
8
2016 best [and/drop]
  • Released: July 27, 2016
17
blue
  • Released: October 12, 2016
19

Singles

Year Title Oricon charts[4] Billboard
Japan Hot 100
[5]
2012 "World.Words.Lights./You"
  • Released: February 15, 2012
19 22
"Boohoo/AM0:40/Waltz"
  • Released: August 22, 2012
19 18
2013 "Voice"
  • Released: August 21, 2013
22
"Missing"
  • Released: November 27, 2013
27
2014 "Shout"
  • Released: August 13, 2014
24 7
2015 "Ghost"
  • Released: March 12, 2015
13

References