Fujioka Fujimaki
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is a Japan
ese folk band, created from two members of the 1970s novelty
group , and . They are best known for their collaboration with then eight year old singer Nozomi Ōhashi
for the theme song of the Studio Ghibli
film Ponyo.
producer Yasushi Akimoto
shortened it. The duo debuted under SME Records in 2006 with the single "Yoroketa Hyōshi ni Tachiagare!." The duo released two solo singles and two albums between 2006 and 2007, however none of these charted on Oricon
's charts.
Since then, the group have collaborated with several artists for musical releases. They have written a song for AA-Chino, "Hayaku Koikoi Wrecker-sha," duetted with Country Musume
member Mai Satoda
on her first single released for the variety show Quiz! Hexagon II
, and wrote a song sung by Aya Matsuura
for a FamilyMart
commercial, .
Their greatest success game from duetting with then eight year old Nozomi Ōhashi
for the Studio Ghibli
film Ponyo. The song was a massive success, reaching #3 on Oricon's single charts, topped the RIAJ ringtone download chart for a month, and won a special award at the 50th Japan Record Awards
.
The group went on hiatus between November 2008 and January 2009 due to Fujioka's ill health.
Japan
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ese folk band, created from two members of the 1970s novelty
Novelty song
A novelty song is a comical or nonsensical song, performed principally for its comical effect. Humorous songs, or those containing humorous elements, are not necessarily novelty songs. The term arose in Tin Pan Alley to describe one of the major divisions of popular music. The other two divisions...
group , and . They are best known for their collaboration with then eight year old singer Nozomi Ōhashi
Nozomi Ōhashi
is a Japanese child actress and singer attached to the Central Kodomo Gekidan talent agency.-Career:She made her drama debut at the age of three. On December 5, 2007, she debuted as a singer with the theme song for the animated film Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea.-Personal Life:Nozomi Ōhashi is the...
for the theme song of the Studio Ghibli
Studio Ghibli
is a Japanese animation and film studio founded in June 1985. The company's logo features the character Totoro from Hayao Miyazaki's film My Neighbor Totoro...
film Ponyo.
Biography
Foermer bandmates Takaaki Fujioka and Naoya Fujimaki decided they wanted to form a unit together in 2003. Originally it was titled , however from the advice from their friend AKB48AKB48
AKB48 is a Japanese female idol group produced by Yasushi Akimoto.The group has achieved enormous popularity in Japan. Its ten latest consecutive singles topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart...
producer Yasushi Akimoto
Yasushi Akimoto
is a Japanese television writer, lyricist, record producer, professor and vice president at Kyoto University of Art and Design. He also created some of Japan's top idol groups, Onyanko Club and the AKB48 franchise.- Career :...
shortened it. The duo debuted under SME Records in 2006 with the single "Yoroketa Hyōshi ni Tachiagare!." The duo released two solo singles and two albums between 2006 and 2007, however none of these charted on Oricon
Oricon
, established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc...
's charts.
Since then, the group have collaborated with several artists for musical releases. They have written a song for AA-Chino, "Hayaku Koikoi Wrecker-sha," duetted with Country Musume
Country musume
is an all-female Japanese pop group within Hello! Project.- History :Country Musume was formed in 1999 and was billed as "Country Girls from Hokkaidō". The initial group consisted of members and Hokkaidō natives Rinne Toda, Azusa Kobayashi, and Hiromi Yanagihara....
member Mai Satoda
Mai Satoda
is a member of the Hello! Project group Country Musume.- Biography :Satoda was discovered during the Morning Musume 4th Generation Auditions in 2000. She is also a member of Hello! Project's futsal team, Gatas Brilhantes H.P...
on her first single released for the variety show Quiz! Hexagon II
Quiz! Hexagon II
is a Japanese quiz variety show on Fuji Television, airing Wednesdays from 19:00-19:57 Japan Standard Time. The show began airing on October 19, 2005; its predecessor, aired from June 5 through October 12, 2005.-Summary:...
, and wrote a song sung by Aya Matsuura
Aya Matsuura
is a Japanese pop singer from Himeji, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.-2000–2009: Hello! Project:Aya auditioned in 2000 for the fourth Morning Musume & Heike Michiyo Protegee Audition and was selected along with Sheki-Dol to become a part of what was later known as Hello! Project. It is a common...
for a FamilyMart
FamilyMart
is a convenience store franchise chain first opened in Japan on September 1, 1981. FamilyMart is Japan's third largest convenience store chain, behind 7-Eleven and Lawson, and the largest chain store in South Korea. FamilyMart is owned and overseen by FamilyMart Company, Limited...
commercial, .
Their greatest success game from duetting with then eight year old Nozomi Ōhashi
Nozomi Ōhashi
is a Japanese child actress and singer attached to the Central Kodomo Gekidan talent agency.-Career:She made her drama debut at the age of three. On December 5, 2007, she debuted as a singer with the theme song for the animated film Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea.-Personal Life:Nozomi Ōhashi is the...
for the Studio Ghibli
Studio Ghibli
is a Japanese animation and film studio founded in June 1985. The company's logo features the character Totoro from Hayao Miyazaki's film My Neighbor Totoro...
film Ponyo. The song was a massive success, reaching #3 on Oricon's single charts, topped the RIAJ ringtone download chart for a month, and won a special award at the 50th Japan Record Awards
50th Japan Record Awards
The 50th Annual Japan Record Awards took place at the New National Theatre in Shibuya, Tokyo, on December 30, 2008, starting at 6:30PM JST. The primary ceremonies were televised in Japan on TBS.- Awards winners :* Japan Record Award: - Ti Amo...
.
The group went on hiatus between November 2008 and January 2009 due to Fujioka's ill health.
Albums
| Year | Album Information | Oricon Oricon , established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc... Albums Charts |
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| 2006 | Fujioka Fujimaki I
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| 2007 | Fujioka Fujimaki III
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Singles
| Release | Title | Oricon Oricon , established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc... Singles Charts |
Oricon sales |
Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | — | — | Fujioka Fujimaki I | |
| 2006 | — | — | ||
| 2007 | (Mai Satoda Mai Satoda is a member of the Hello! Project group Country Musume.- Biography :Satoda was discovered during the Morning Musume 4th Generation Auditions in 2000. She is also a member of Hello! Project's futsal team, Gatas Brilhantes H.P... with Fujioka Fujimaki) |
116 | 1,100 | Fujioka Fujimaki III |
| (Fujioka Fujimaki to Nozomi Ōhashi Nozomi Ōhashi is a Japanese child actress and singer attached to the Central Kodomo Gekidan talent agency.-Career:She made her drama debut at the age of three. On December 5, 2007, she debuted as a singer with the theme song for the animated film Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea.-Personal Life:Nozomi Ōhashi is the... ) |
3 | 382,000 | Gake no Ue no Ponyo Image Album |
Other appearances
| Release | Artist | Title | Notes | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | AA-Chino | Wrote song. | "Mighty Body" (single) | |
| 2008 | Fujioka Fujimaki | Gake no Ue no Ponyo Image Album | ||