More albums from Anzenchitai
Anzenchitai's Popular Music Videos
Artist Biography
Anzenchitai evolved out of a high school garage band called Invader, which was formed in Japan in 1973.
∙ In 1981, Anzenchitai were hired by popular Japanese singer-songwriter Yosui Inoue to be his backing band.
∙ “Wine Red No Kokoro” was the band’s first big hit, topping the Japanese charts in 1984.
∙ Their song “Suki Sa” was featured as an opening theme for the ’80s anime series Maison Ikkoku.
∙ Frontman Koji Tamaki has enjoyed a successful solo career, including his massive 1996 hit, “Den-En,” which sold nearly 1 million copies.
∙ Tamaki has appeared as an actor in numerous Japanese films and TV shows, including the 2013 miniseries Tokyo Bandwagon.
∙ Anzenchitai reunited in 2010, and their single “Aoi Bara/Wine Red No Kokoro” gave them their first Top 10 hit since 1988’s “Hohoemi ni Kanpai.”
Hometown
Japan
Genre
Rock