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Japanese pop-rock band renowned for chart-topping hits and soundtrack contributions to major films and anime.Formed in Shimonseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, the band debuted in 2015 with 'Love no Shout' EP. They achieved mainstream success with 'Pretender' (2019), featured in 'The Confidence Man JP' film franchise. Known for piano-driven pop-rock sound and socially conscious lyrics.

• The name combines 'hige' (beard) and 'dandism' (dandy), symbolizing refined yet quirky masculinity; members initially grew beards as a gimmick but later shaved them.
• Their 2020 single 'I Love...' became a cultural phenomenon in Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic, topping charts for 6 weeks and symbolizing hope amid isolation.
• Vocalist Satoshi Fujihara nearly quit music after early career struggles but persevered; his emotive songwriting draws from personal experiences like his parents' divorce.
• Controversy arose when their song 'Universe' was used in anime 'Blue Period' (2021), with some fans criticizing perceived commercialization despite its critical acclaim.