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Japanese alternative rock band known for anime soundtracks and energetic live performancesFormed at Kanto Gakuin University in Yokohama in 1996, ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION rose to prominence with their 2004 album 'Sol-fa'. The original lineup featured Masafumi Gotō (vocals/guitar), Kensuke Kita (guitar), Takahiro Yamada (bass), and Kiyoshi Ijima (drums). They gained international recognition through anime openings for series like 'Naruto' and 'Fullmetal Alchemist', becoming icons of Japan's indie rock scene.

• Drummer Kiyoshi Ijima left the band in 2012 due to health issues, replaced by Kazunao Takayanagi after an intense audition process
• Their song 'Rewrite' for 'Fullmetal Alchemist' topped Japanese digital charts for 47 consecutive weeks
• Vocalist Masafumi Gotō nearly quit music in 2007 due to severe vocal cord issues, but recovered after surgery
• The band's name was inspired by a Japanese comedy show and reflects their fusion of Asian aesthetics with punk energy