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Charcoal Filter

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Charcoal Filter
IndustryMusic
Founded1995
FounderTakahiro Konagawa, Yuzo Otsuka, Yuki Yasui, Shintaro Takano
Defunct2007
Headquarters
Japan
ProductsRock music

, commonly referred to as Charcofil or simply by enthusiasts, is a Japanese male rock ensemble established by Takahiro Konagawa, Yuzo Otsuka, Yuki Yasui, and Shintaro Takano during their high school years. Their inaugural single, "I start again," debuted in 1999. They achieved wider acclaim with the 2000 track "Tightrope," which served as the ending theme for the anime Gensōmaden Saiyūki. Between 2002 and 2004, the group was under the production of Seiji Kameda. The band ultimately dissolved in 2007.

History

The band originated in 1995 when Konagawa, Yasui, and Takano came together, later incorporating Otsuka as their lead vocalist in 1996 and adopting the name Charcoal Filter. Initially, they performed covers of Green Day songs before transitioning to composing their own music.

In early 1999, they recorded several tracks in New York City for their debut release. Their indie album Gimme a light was launched in September of that year, followed by the single I start again two months afterward. The song "Tightrope," released in 2000, was selected as the ending theme for the anime series Gensōmaden Saiyūki.

Their significant commercial breakthrough occurred in 2002 with the release of their eighth single Brand-New Myself ~Boku ni Dekiru Koto, which became a major success. The following album, MADE IN Hi-High, peaked at number six on the weekly Oricon charts, cementing their standing in the Japanese music market.

Members

  • Takahiro Konagawa (小名川高弘, born November 30, 1979); Guitarist, Backing Vocals, Band Leader
  • Yuzo Otsuka (大塚雄三, born August 27, 1979); Lead Vocals, Guitar
  • Yuki Yasui (安井佑輝, born March 5, 1980); Bass Guitarist, Backing Vocals
  • Shintaro Takano (高野真太郎, born October 20, 1979); Drummer, Backing Vocals

Singles

  • I start again
Released November 1, 1999
  1. I start again
  2. Let’s go
  3. Nineteen
  • Life goes on
Released February 2, 2000
  1. Life goes on
  2. Single word
  3. Snow drive
  • Don’t miss it
Released May 17, 2000
  1. Don’t miss it
  2. Turning point
  • Tightrope
Released June 21, 2000
  1. Tightrope
  2. Tightrope -Medieval version-
  3. Tightrope -Instrumental version-
  • Kizuna (絆, Bound of Friendship)
Released March 9, 2001 (Kyūshū region exclusive single)
  1. Kizuna (絆, Bound of Friendship)
  2. Kizuna -Instrumental- (絆 -Instrumental-)
  3. The Go-Ahead Man
  • Hajikeyō (はじけよう, Let’s Have Fun!)
Released June 1, 2001
  1. Hajikeyō (はじけよう, Let’s Have Fun!)
  2. Jumpin’ high
  3. Libido (リビドー)
  • Kodokuna Taiyō (孤独な太陽, A Lonely Sun)
Released September 26, 2001
  1. Kodokuna Taiyō (孤独な太陽, A Lonely Sun)
  2. Communication
  3. La La (ララ)
  • Sotsugyō (卒業, Graduation)
Released January 30, 2002
  1. Sotsugyō (卒業, Graduation)
  2. Romantic (ロマンチック)
  3. Mother Blues
  • Brand-New Myself ~Boku ni Dekiru Koto (Brand-New Myself ~僕にできること, Brand-New Myself ~What I Can Do)
Released May 1, 2002
  1. Brand-New Myself ~Boku ni Dekiru Koto (Brand-New Myself ~僕にできること)
  2. 2,000 Light Years Away
  3. Brand-New Myself ~instrumental~
  • White winter song
Released December 11, 2002
  1. White winter song
  2. WOW WOW PARADISE (WOW WOW パラダイス)
  3. Sotsugyō ~Okuru Koto Version~
  4. White winter song ~Instrumental~
  • Yasashisa Licence / BY MY SIDE (やさしさライセンス, Licence of a Tenderness / BY MY SIDE)
Released May 21, 2003
  1. Yasashisa Licence (やさしさライセンス)
  2. BY MY SIDE
  3. Yasashisa Licence -Instrumental-
  4. BY MY SIDE -Instrumental-
  • Niji (虹, Rainbow)
Released August 6, 2003
  1. Niji (虹, Rainbow)
  2. Beautiful Sandy (ビューティフルサンディー)
  3. Niji -Instrumental-
  4. Beautiful Sandy -Instrumental-
  • one Days (A Small Part of My Days)
Released July 22, 2004
  1. one Days (A Small Part of My Days)
  2. Kiss on the beach
  3. one Days -Instrumental-
  4. Kiss on the beach -Instrumental-
Hidden Track: Kane ga Nai (金がない)
  • Hitori ja Totemo Aruke nai Sekai no Ue de (一人じゃとても歩けない世界の上で)
Released June 7, 2006
  1. Hitori ja Totemo Aruke nai Sekai no Ue de
  2. Motto
  3. Arigatō

Albums

Gimme a light
September 17, 1999
Independent release (Limited edition of 1,000 copies)
  1. Tune up
  2. Kickin’ it
  3. Clap
  4. It’s gonna be O.K.
  5. Follow up your own mind
  6. Empty Box
  7. Song on the radio
  8. 19
Spiky
June 21, 2000
  1. Snow drive
  2. Don’t miss it (Album Mix)
  3. Tightrope (Album Version)
  4. My red boots
  5. Ideal
  6. D’d
  7. Life goes on (Album Mix)
  8. Spiky
  9. Single word
  10. Turning point
  11. Kick up myself
  12. Time passed by
  13. Say what you say
  14. Cultural blind
  15. I start again
PANIC POP
November 1, 2001
  1. Hajikeyō
  2. PANIC POP
  3. I wish on my fist
  4. Communication
  5. Yoake no Mukō
  6. Tegami (Acoustic Version)
  7. Kodokuna Taiyō (Album Mix)
  8. Hitori Kakeochi
  9. Bring Out
  10. Asu wa Dotchida
  11. 11 nights a week
  12. Runner
  13. Sayonara
MADE IN Hi-High
September 4, 2002

Music

Liberty

Kazematic

Brand-New Myself

Lonely holiday

Seeds of future

Happy hungry days

Nichijō

C☆BEST + Flying Hi-High
July 9, 2003
Compilation album

Yasashisa Licence ~Mitsuketa ver.~

Asu wa Dotchida

WOW WOW PARADISE

Kodokuna Taiyō

Communication

Jumpin’ high

Sotsugyō

Nichijō

Hajikeyō

Happy hungry days

Hitori Kakeochi

Brand-New Myself ~Boku ni Dekiru Koto~

White winter song

Liberty

Libido

Romantic

someday somewhere

Star Dash

HAPPY SET
September 25, 2003

Niji

Nana port

Ame ga Agareba Natsu ga Hajimaru

Yasashisa Licence

Yellow Cabriolet

My girl

Satsuki

Demo Tape (Kari)

CHARCOAL FILTER
September 23, 2004

Party on!

Ukiyo no Hana

one Days

Cage

Panorama

Koke to Ratai

Lover Lover

Radio Motown

Yume no Soba ni Aru Sekai de

Squash

Sayonara Boku wa

GROOVIN’ SUNRISE

Morning Glow

Puka Puka

Gimme a light 2
May 11, 2005
Independent album (Limited to 5,000 copies)

Tune up featuring Annie

a party song

Workin’ Dog after work

Place

Honey Money

Love

music slave

Kokoro no Kita Michi
(心の来た道)
February 8, 2006

Sekai no Hate

Kokoro no Kita Michi

Ai o Baramaite

Music Monster

Spider

Peace People

Everything you know is wrong
January 10, 2007

Asu e Hanate

everlasting

society

Small Wonderland

Futatsu Boshi

aurora

sunnyday holiday

Muffin Song

Ashita to yū Na no Kinō ni Sayonara

Yell

Hitori ja Totemo Aruke nai Sekai no Ue de


DVDs

  • CHARCOAL FILTER MEN SOUL
Released on January 1, 2003
  • Waku Waku Charcoal Fair 2003 o Charcoal Filter to Miru DVD
Experience The Exciting Charcoal Fair 2003 alongside Charcoal Filter!
Released February 21, 2004
  • Waku Waku Charcoal Fair 2004 o Charcoal Filter to You DVD
Join in the fun of The Exciting Charcoal Fair 2004 with Charcoal Filter!
Released March 18, 2005
  • 5th Anniversary Special Live Party at Shibuya O-East
Released March 18, 2005
  • Waku Waku Charcoal Fair 2005
Highlights from The Exciting Charcoal Fair 2005
Released March 18, 2006
  • "2006 Kokoro no Yuku Michi" Tour Final 2006.5.27 SHIBUYA CLUB QUATTRO
The concluding performance of the Way of My Soul 2006 Tour on May 27, 2006 at Shibuya Club Quattro
Released July 15, 2006

Concert history

Charcoal Filter embarked on extensive tours covering every prefecture in Japan, cultivating a dedicated following among their peers. Notably, members Konagawa and Otsuka took part in the prestigious Dream Power John Lennon Super Live event in 2003.

  • Spiky night (July - August, 2000)
  • Spread out GIG 20-21 (November 2000 - January 2001)
  • "弾" 前哨戦 in ライヴハウス (Preliminary Tour for Dan, April 2001)
  • Spark out GIG "弾" (June 2001)
  • PANIC POP TOUR (January 2002)
  • B.N.M. 02 (July - August 2002)
  • Made in TOUR & TOUR the Hi-High (November 2002)
  • スプリンターツアー (Sprinter Tour, February - April 2003)
  • わくわくチャコールフェア2003 (April 2003)
  • Hallin’ Love (July - August 2003)
  • KINGDOM後夜祭 (Kingdom Final Festival, November 2003)
  • スプリンターツアー2 ~Happy Set~ (December 2003 - March 2004)
  • わくわくチャコールフェア2004 (April 2004)
  • スプリンターツアー2 ファイナル47都道府県ワンマン制覇記念ライヴ (April 2004)
  • Re: HOME (October 2004)
  • 5th Anniversary Special Live Party (October 2004)
  • ジュポ～ンツアー (Jupōn Tour, December 2004)
  • Japan tour, 47 (March - July 2005)
  • わくわくチャコールフェア2005 (April 2005)
  • Gimme a night (June - August 2005)
  • Gimme a 2006 The 忘年会 (Year-End Party, December 2005)
  • わくわくチャコールフェア2006 (April 2006)
  • 2006 心の行く道 (May 2006)

External links

Official Websites

Private Websites

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