Scandal (Japanese band)

Scandal
Scandal at the House of Blues in Anaheim, California, 2018. From left to right: Tomomi, Haruna, Rina, Mami
Scandal at the House of Blues in Anaheim, California, 2018. From left to right: Tomomi, Haruna, Rina, Mami
Background information
OriginMiyakojima-ku, Osaka, Japan
Genres
Years active2006–present
Labels
MembersHaruna
Mami
Tomomi
Rina
WebsiteOfficial website

Scandal (Japanese: スキャンダル, Hepburn: Sukyandaru) is an all-female Japanese rock band formed in Osaka in 2006. Although all four members have provided lead vocals, their primary roles are Haruna on vocals and rhythm guitar, Mami on lead guitar, Tomomi on bass guitar, and Rina on drums. With numerous overseas performances and anime theme songs, Scandal has built a considerable international fanbase.[6][7] The band has been voted by fans across the world into the top ten of the "Most-Requested Artists" category of the J-Melo Awards every year since 2010, taking first place in 2014.[8]

Formed in August 2006 by four high school girls, Scandal played live street performances until they were noticed and signed to the indie label Kitty Records. In 2008, they released three singles and a mini-album while simultaneously touring the United States, France, and Hong Kong. That October, Scandal released their major debut single, "Doll", on Epic Records Japan. The band has performed the theme songs for several anime series, including "Shōjo S" and "Harukaze" for Bleach, "Shunkan Sentimental" for Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, "Pride" for Star Driver, and "A.M.D.K.J." for GeGeGe no Kitarō.

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