ZONE (band)
ZONE is a JPop band started in Sapporo, Japan in 1999, who went on to become a hit in 2000 with their single Good Days. ZONE is categorized in a new genre called the "bandol" (band + idol) and was started by Studio Runtime. ZONE started off as Takayo plus seven other dancers, then was eventually reduced to four members. After becoming popular, the four girls learned to play their own instruments to complement their singing and dancing. In late 2003, Takayo announced her departure from ZONE. She was replaced by Tomoka, the last member cut from the band before they made up the "original" four.
Music
ZONE's music has been used in Astro Boy (Opening theme, True Blue) and the Japanese release of Ice Age (theme song, Hitoshizuku).
Members Miyu Nagase (lead vocals, guitar) Tomoka Nishimura (guitar, vocals) Mizuho Saito (drums, vocals,leader) Maiko Sakae (bass, vocals)
External links
believe in ZONE (official home page)
Runtime Official website
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