Negoto

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Biography

Negoto was a Japanese electronic rock band from Chiba Prefecture. Negoto formed in 2007 when the members were high school students. In 2008, the band won a special jury prize at the 1st Senkō riot (閃光ライオット),which is a music festival that features teen bands in Japan.The band debuted in 2010.

They are best known for the 2010 hit song "Loop" reached number 3 in Billboard Japan Hot 100, the 2011 hit song "Charon" reached number 6 in Billboard Japan Hot 100 and the 2012 hit song "sharp ♯" (from the anime series Mobile Suit Gundam AGE) reached number 11 in Billboard Japan Hot 100. The band's other anime theme contributions include Galilei Donna, Shimajirou to Kujira no Uta, and Destiny (from Gintama°).

Disbandment

On December 28, 2018, Negoto published a message on their official website stating that they would disband on July 20, 2019. They embarked on their last tour on May 28 and which came to an end on July 20.

Former Members

Sachiko Aoyama (蒼山幸子) – vocals, keyboards
Mizuki Masuda (沙田瑞紀) – guitar
Yū Fujisaki (藤咲佑) – bass guitar
Sayako Sawamura (澤村小夜子) – drums