Androp

androp
OriginTokyo, Japan
Genres
Years active2008 (2008)–present
LabelsRespire / Village Again (2008–2011)
unBORDE (Warner Music) (2011–present)
MembersUchisawa Takahito (Vocals/Guitar)
Satou Takuya (Guitar/Keyboards)
Maeda Kyosuke (Bass)
Ito Akihiko (Drums)
Websitewww.androp.jp

Androp (anne-drop, stylized as androp) is a Japanese rock band formed in 2008 in Tokyo. The band had their indie debut in 2009, and then signed on to a major label Warner Music Japan in 2011. Before their major debut, in November 2010 they contributed to the actress and singer Kou Shibasaki’s single “EUPHORIA”.

History

The band was formed in 2008 around the vocalist, Uchisawa Takahito.

Band members

Discography

Albums

Year Album details Oricon charts
2009 anew
  • Released: December 16, 2009
 134
2011 door
  • Released: February 16, 2011
 15
relight
  • Released: September 21, 2011
 12
2012 one and zero
  • Released: December 19, 2012
 14
2014 period
  • Released: March 5, 2014
 10
2015 androp
  • Released: December 18, 2015
 8
2016 best [and/drop]
  • Released: July 27, 2016
 17
blue
  • Released: October 12, 2016
 19

Singles

Year Title Oricon charts Billboard
Japan Hot 100
2012 "World.Words.Lights./You"
  • Released: February 15, 2012
 19 22
"Boohoo/AM0:40/Waltz"
  • Released: August 22, 2012
 19 18
2013 "Voice"
  • Released: August 21, 2013
 22 —
"Missing"
  • Released: November 27, 2013
 27 —
2014 "Shout"
  • Released: August 13, 2014
 24 7
2015 "Ghost"
  • Released: March 12, 2015
 13 —

References