Rookiez Is Punk'd

ROOKiEZ is PUNK’D
OriginJapan
Genres
Years active2006–2019, 2023–present
Members
  • Shinnosuke
  • Ryota
  • U
Past members
  • Ko-sk
  • Tsuyoshi
  • 2Rash
  • Takumi
Websitewww.rookizispunkd-official.com

Rookiez Is Punk'd (stylized as ROOKiEZ is PUNK’D) is punk rock and emo Japanese band.[1] The current lineup consists of vocalist and guitarist Shinnosuke, bassist Ryota and drummer U. Formed in 2006, they have made songs for popular anime.

History

In 2010, the band released their first single, "Complication", which was eventually used as the second opening of the anime Durarara!!. In a week, the song featured the most downloads and peaked at eleventh in the Oricon Singles Chart.[2] Eventually, the band's song "Drop" was featured in the video game Durarara!! 3-way Standoff. In 2011, the band released the album DRRROOKiEZ!! -ROOKiEZ is PUNK’D respect for DRRR!!.[3] Their singles "In My World", "Song for...", and "Reclimb" were also used as theme songs for the anime series Blue Exorcist, Bleach, and Yowamushi Pedal, respectively.[4]

The band performed exclusively in Japan until May 2013, when they played at FanimeCon in San Jose, California.[5]

In 2017, they played in Brazil for the first time at Super-Con, in Recife.[6] The following year, they came to the country again, this time in São Paulo opening for SPYAIR.[7]

In 2019, the band went into hiatus due to disagreements that halted their progress.[8][9] It lasted four years.[10] In 2024, the band returns to Brazil to perform at Anime Friends.[11][12]

Members

  • Shinnosuke – vocals, guitar
  • Ryota – bass
  • U – drums

Former members

  • Ko-sk – guitar
  • Tsuyoshi – drums
  • 2Rash – bass
  • Takumi – guitar

Discography

Studio albums

  • From Dusk Till Dawn (July 25, 2012)
  • The Sun Also Rises (September 12, 2018)[13]

References

  1. ^ "Bandas de J-Rock SPYAIR e ROOKiEZ is PUNK'D farão shows no Brasil" (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2022-06-14. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
  2. ^ "ROOKiEZ is PUNK'D to appear at Fanime 2013". JRock247. May 13, 2013. Retrieved March 4, 2016.
  3. ^ "『デュラララ!!』×ROOKiEZ is PUNK'Dのコラボ・アルバムが発売！". CD Journal. June 14, 2011. Retrieved March 4, 2016.
  4. ^ "Rock Band ROOKiEZ is PUNK'D to perform at New Jersey's AnimeNEXT". Anime News Network. January 2, 2014. Retrieved March 4, 2016.
  5. ^ "California's FanimeCon to Host ROOKiEZ is PUNK'D Rock Band". Anime News Network. May 12, 2013. Retrieved March 4, 2016.
  6. ^ "ROOKiEZ is PUNK'D no BRASIL: Banda se apresentou no Super-Con de Recife!". Retrieved 2024-02-25.
  7. ^ "Bandas de J-Rock SPYAIR e ROOKiEZ is PUNK'D farão shows no Brasil" (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2022-06-14. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
  8. ^ "ROOKiEZ IS PUNK'D entram em hiato por tempo indeterminado | OtakuPT" (in European Portuguese). 2019-03-14. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
  9. ^ "ROOKiEZ is PUNK'D entra em hiato indefinido". JBox (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2019-03-13. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
  10. ^ "ROOKiEZ IS PUNK'D Band Return After 4-Year Hiatus". Anime News Network. 2024-01-23. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
  11. ^ "Vickeblanka, ROOKiEZ is PUNK'D, Hiroto do A9 e mais shows no Anime Friends 2024". JBox (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2024-01-21. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
  12. ^ Queiroz, Talles (2024-01-22). "Anime Friends 2024 contará com ROOKiEZ is PUNK'D, Vickeblanka, WASUTA e mais atrações musicais". Crunchyroll. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
  13. ^ "ROOKiEZ is PUNK'Dのアルバム作品". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-02-04.