Spyair (stylized as SPYAIR) is a Japanese

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, formed in 2005. The band currently consists of Yuji "UZ" Nakai (guitar, programming), Kenji "Momiken" Momiyama (bass guitar, leader) and Kenta Sasabe (drums). The band's name, SPYAIR, was determined in one shot by the members, which came from the word

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History

The band was formed in 2005 and produced and released a number of materials themselves up until 2009 when they signed with the indie label U-Project. While with U-Project, they released the singles "Japanication" and "Kanjō Discord" before signing a major record deal with

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in 2010. Their major debut single, "Liar," was released on August 11 and was used as the theme song for the drama ''

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''. Their second major single, "Last Moment," was released on December 1 and was used as the 25th ending song for the

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''. Spyair's indies debut single "Japanication" was re-released on March 16, 2011, followed by their fourth major single, "Samurai Heart (Some Like It Hot!!)," on June 8, which was used as the 17th ending song to the anime ''

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''. In early 2012, the single "My World" was used as the second ending song for ''

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''. The single "0 Game (Love Game)" was used as an official soundtrack for the 2012 film ''

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'' in Japan. They also provided the theme song for the second ''Gin Tama'' movie, "Genjō Destruction". Their eighth major single "Naked" was released on September 5 and was followed by the announcement of the band's second album, ''Just Do It'', which features 12 tracks including their last three singles. In October, DJ ENZEL☆ announced that he would be leaving the band after their

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concert on December 18. The single "Wendy: It's You" was used as the theme song for the drama ''Koi Suru Hae Onna'', which started airing in November. On December 18, the band successfully held their first live concert at the Nippon Budokan, performing a total of 21 songs including their latest singles. This concert was Enzel's last performance with the group. After the concert, they announced a new single, "Sakura Mitsutsuki," set for release on March 13, 2013. It was used as the 13th opening song for ''Gin Tama'' for the month of January. Spyair's third studio album, ''Million'', was released on August 7. On September 23, it was released by

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in Europe, where the CD only version included three bonus tracks: "Last Moment," "Samurai Heart (Some Like It Hot!!)" and "My World." In October, the single "Just One Life" was used as the first opening song of the anime ''

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''. Their next single "Imagination" was released on April 30, 2014, and served as the first opening song of the anime ''

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''. The single "Firestarter," released on July 22, 2015, was used as the theme song for the drama '' The Last Cop''. In October, Spyair contributed with the first opening song of the second season of ''Haikyū!!'', "I'm a Believer", and a year later, their single "Rage of Dust" was used as the opening song of the second season of '' Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans''. On March 31st, 2022, it was announced that Ike would be leaving the band due to struggles with

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Musical style and influences

The members of the band have cited their musical influences to be

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. SPYAIR combines elements of

, pop and

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Band members

* — guitar, programming * — bass guitar, leader * — drums ;Former member * — DJ * — vocals

Timeline

Discography

Albums

Singles

Music videos

Awards and nominations

; ''Billboard'' Japan Music Awards , - , 2012 , SPYAIR , Animation Artist of the Year , , - , 2013 , SPYAIR , Animation Artist of the Year , ;JpopAsia Music Awards , - , rowspan="2", 2013 , "Niji" , Best Single , , - , Ike (SPYAIR) , Best Use of Social Media , ;'' Neo'' Awards , - , 2016 , SPYAIR , Best Musical Act ,

References

External links

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