ALI (band)

For the Indonesian band, see Ali (Indonesian band).
Not to be confused with Ali Project.
ALI
Also known asAlien Liberty International
OriginShibuya, Japan
Genres
Years active2016–present
LabelsAlien Liberty International
Sony Music Japan (2020–present)
MembersLeo Imamura
Past membersJua
Zeru
Kahadio
Yu Hagiwara
Jin Inoue
Alexander Taiyo Fidel
Luthfi Rizki Kusumah
César Aiichiro
Websitealienlibertyinternational.com

ALI (acronym for Alien Liberty International) is a Japanese band formed in Shibuya, Tokyo, in 2016, known for their unique fusion of hip hop, funk, jazz, and global influences. The band gained fame through their hit anime soundtracks, including "Wild Side" for BEASTARS and "LOST IN PARADISE" for Jujutsu Kaisen. All members of the band are mixed with roots in Japan, Europe, America, Asia, and Africa.[1][2][3][4]

In May 2021, ALI went on indefinite hiatus following the arrest of their drummer, Kahadio, for fraud. After a six-month break, the band returned in November 2021.

As of October 2024, ALI is now a solo project led by vocalist Leo, continuing the band’s signature cross-genre sound after the departure of key members Luthfi and César.

  1. ^ "ALI | プロフィール" [ALI | Profile] (in Japanese). Tower Records Japan. November 18, 2019. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
  2. ^ Ogawa, Riku (June 20, 2019). "音楽万歳 東京・渋谷発多国籍バンドALI" [Multinational band ALI from Shibuya, Tokyo]. WWD Japan (in Japanese). INFAS Publications. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
  3. ^ Kuroda, Takanori (November 29, 2019). "ALIが明かす、『BEASTARS』にも通じるアイデンティティの葛藤と音楽に対するピュアな気持ち" [ALI reveals the conflict of identity and pure feelings for music that are similar to "Beastars"]. Real Sound (in Japanese). Retrieved November 19, 2020.
  4. ^ Miyamoto, Toru (February 8, 2020). "【インタビュー】LEO（ALI）| やっぱ音楽がくそ楽しい" [[Interview] Leo (ALI) | After all music is fun]. AWA (in Japanese). Retrieved November 19, 2020.