The Babystars
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Defunct | 2014 |
| Headquarters | Japan |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
| Parent | Sony Music Japan (Ki/oon Records) |
was a rock group from Japan affiliated with Sony Music Japan's Ki/oon Records label. Their 2002 track "Hikari e" gained recognition as the third opening theme for the anime One Piece, significantly boosting their visibility in the market. In 2004, their seventh single titled "SUNDAY" was utilized as the initial ending theme for the anime Yakitate!! Japan, further strengthening their foothold within the Japanese entertainment sector. On May 31, 2006, keyboardist Yōsuke Ichikawa along with drummer Tomaru Asami exited the ensemble.
Past Members
- — vocals, guitar
- — guitar
- — keyboard
- — drums
Singles
- (Released July 24, 2002; remained on charts for 27 weeks)
- Hikari E
- happy days?
- Hikari E (Instrumental)
- (Released October 23, 2002)
- Nande
- Kumori no Chihare
- (Released March 5, 2003)
- Orange
- (Released April 9, 2003)
- (Released October 8, 2003)
- Sari Yuku Kimi E
- Rocket
- (Released August 25, 2004)
- Natsu no Chikara
- SUNDAY (Released November 10, 2004)
- SUNDAY (First ending theme for Yakitate Japan)
- My Stride
- WORLD (Released March 1, 2006)
- World
Albums
- (Issued April 9, 2003)
- Sakura Sakukoro
- Hikari E
- Nande
- LITTLE STAR
- love
- Orange
- Young Young Young
- Kumori no Chihare
- laugh → love (Issued December 1, 2004)
- SUNDAY
- aria
- Natsu no Chikara
- OVER (Bonus Track)
- Sari Yuku Kimi E
- LIFE (Issued November 7, 2007)
- afternoon cafe
- spend my life
- SUN