Novelbright

Novelbright (Japanese: ノーベルブライト) is a five-member Japanese rock band formed in 2013 and mainly active in Osaka. the band currently consists of vocalist Yudai Takenaka, guitarists Kaito Yamada and Sôjirô Oki, drummer Negi and bassist Keigo.

Novelbright
OriginOsaka, Japan
Genres
Years active2013–present
Labels
Websitenovelbright.net
Members
  • Yudai Takenaka
  • Kaito Yamada
  • Sôjirô Oki
  • Negi
  • Keigo
Past members
  • Kimunii
  • Takuya
  • Yutaro

History

2013–2016: Formation

In 2013, the group was formed with its original members, including Yudai, as a copy band of One Ok Rock.[1]

In July 2016, the original members Kimunii and Takuya withdrew and were suspended for half a year.

2017–2019: Skywalk and EN. -An Period

In January 2017, Kaito, Sôjirô and Negi joined the group.

In January 27, five people, including Yudai and Yutaro, performed their first live.

In October 2018, Novelbright released their first mini album "Skywalk" and distributed it nationwide.

In December 2018, Bassist Yutaro withdrew from the live held on December 5.

In January 2019, Bassist Keigo joined the group, completing the current Novebright.

The pattern of the street live tour "Kakeppuchido Chikusho Street Live TOUR-Acoustic CD Release Tour-" that was carried out nationwide in July was spread on Twitter, TikTok, etc., and the songs were ranked at the top of each streaming chart. It became a hot topic. AcoBright1" on July 5.

In September 2019, the group released their 2nd mini album "EN."

2019–2020: First album Wonderland

The official fan club "NOVEL CITY" opened March 16, 2020.

They released the first full-length album " Wonderland " and distributed it nationwide on May 27.

2020–2021: Opening Declaration

The live concert "Virtual Bright SPECIAL at Osaka-jo Hall-The strongest announcement in the history of the band is free-" was held at Osaka-jo Hall on August 17, and the new song "Sunny drop" was released on Universal Music on the same day.

A major debut from Universal Sigma was announced. And on July 11, 2020, it was announced that Novelbright's first arena one-man live would be held at Osaka Castle Hall. On October 16, it was confirmed that 4 of the 5 members except Takenaka were infected with the novel coronavirus, and on October 16, they announced that they would refrain from activities during October. Also, Takenaka originally tested negative, but he was confirmed to be infected on a PCR test on October 19. The band's first regular radio program began broadcasting on Nippon Broadcasting System on November 12, when they began to voluntairly suspend their activities.

They released their first full-length album "Opening Declaration" after their major debut on April 28, 2021.

2021–present: Assort

They released the song "Okey dokey!!" on December 2, 2021 in collaboration with Pokémon Unite. The group was briefly renamed "NovelUNITE" specifically for this collaboration.

Overview

  • Novelbright become popular on SNS after launching a video on Tiktok in September 2019 of them performing "Walking with you" at an acoustic live on the street in front of Sendai Station which rapidly spread on Twitter and gained over 200,000 likes and 48,000 retweets, the song then ranked on streaming sites, it achieved the no.1 position for 8 consecutive weeks on the Spotify Japan viral chart and the no. 2 position on Japan Line Music BGM.[2] Some other songs like "Haikei, shin'ainaru-kun e" from the 2nd mini album "EN.", was also in the top ten in Spotify. The chart had four songs in the top 50 by October.[3]
  • The group had a major a debut in 2020. They became one of four recipients of the New Artist Award at the 62nd Japan Record Awards.[4]

Band members

Current Members

  • Yudai Takenaka (竹中雄大, Takenaka Yudai) – vocals (2013–present)
  • Kaito Yamada (山田海斗, Yamada Kaito) – guitar, backing vocals (2017–present)
  • Sôjirô Oki (沖聡次郎, Oki Sôjirô) – guitar, backing vocals (2017–present)
  • Negi (ねぎ, Negi) – drums, percussion (2017–present)
  • Keigo (圭吾, Keigo) – bass guitar (2019–present)

Former members

  • Kimunii (キム兄, Kimunii) – guitar (2013–2016)
  • Takuya (Takuya) – drums, percussion (2013–2016)
  • Yutaro (勇太郎, Yutaro) bass guitar (2013–2018)

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions
JPN
Oricon
JPN
Billboard
Wonderland
  • Released: May 27, 2020
  • Label: Emperor Driver
8 6
Opening Declaration 6 5
Assort
  • Released: May 18, 2022
  • Label: Universal Sigma
TBA TBA

Music videos

Song Year Director(s) Link
"Morning Light" 2017 Un­known [5]
"Count on me" [6]
"Like a hawk Flying in the Night Sky" [7]
"Walking with you" 2018 [8]
"To Hikari" [9]
"Dear Sir, Dear You 2019 [10]
"Two Shadows" [11]
"Kimiiro Note" 2020 [12]
"Dream Fireworks" [13]
"A Poem that ticks the Clock" [14]
"Photo Album" [15]
"Sunny Drop" [16]
"Bad Guy" [17]
"I just asked for you" [18]
"Evening Primrose" [19]
"Fairy Tale" 2021 [20]
"Hummingbird" [21]
"Love Knot" [22]
"Pandora" [23]
"Opening Declaration" [24]
"The Last Hope" [25]
"Life Squall" [26]
"Sword of Kindness" [27]
"Seeker" [28]
"Studio" [29]
"The Warrior" 2022
"Love or Love"

Awards

Year Ceremony Award Result
2019 Tower Recomen Awards 2019 Top 20 Artists of the year Won[30]
2020 62nd Japan Record Award New Artist Award Won[31]

References

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  2. Novelbright (2019-10-05). "本日のLINE MUSIC BGMランキングまたまた国内2位に再浮上". @Novelbright_jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 2020-01-03.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. "Novelbright「Walking with you」チャート急上昇中の理由 TikTokから伝播するバイラルの波". Real Sound|リアルサウンド (in Japanese). Retrieved 2020-01-01.
  4. Ryusenkai (19 November 2020). "Winners and Nominees for the 62nd Japan Record Awards Announced". Arama! Japan. Retrieved 2021-05-13.
  5. Novelbright (2017-01-05), Novelbright - Morning Light [Official Music Video], retrieved 2021-07-05
  6. Novelbright (2017-08-13), Novelbright - Count on me [Official Music Video], retrieved 2021-07-05
  7. Novelbright (2017-12-25), Novelbright - 夜空に舞う鷹のように [Official Music Video], retrieved 2021-07-05
  8. Novelbright (2018-08-30), Novelbright - Walking with you [Official Music Video], retrieved 2021-07-05
  9. Novelbright (2018-09-27), Novelbright - ヒカリへ [Official Music Video], retrieved 2021-07-05
  10. Novelbright (2019-08-07), Novelbright - 拝啓、親愛なる君へ [Official Music Video], retrieved 2021-07-05
  11. Novelbright (2019-09-01), Novelbright - ふたつの影 [Official Music Video], retrieved 2021-07-05
  12. Novelbright (2020-04-21), Novelbright - 君色ノート [Official Music Video], retrieved 2021-07-05
  13. Novelbright (2020-05-27), Novelbright - 夢花火 [Official Music Video], retrieved 2021-07-05
  14. Novelbright (2020-06-06), Novelbright - 時を刻む詩 [Official Music Video], retrieved 2021-07-05
  15. Novelbright (2020-07-26), Novelbright - Photo album [Official Music Video], retrieved 2021-07-05
  16. Novelbright (2020-08-17), Novelbright - Sunny drop [Official Music Video], retrieved 2021-07-05
  17. Novelbright (2020-10-23), Billie Eilish - "bad guy" official cover by Novelbright [Live Video], retrieved 2021-07-05
  18. Novelbright (2020-11-30), Novelbright - あなたを求めただけなのに [Official Music Video], retrieved 2021-07-05
  19. Novelbright (2020-12-11), Novelbright - ツキミソウ [Official Music Video], retrieved 2021-07-05
  20. Novelbright (2021-02-19), Novelbright - フェアリーテール [Official Music Video], retrieved 2021-07-05
  21. Novelbright (2021-04-10), Novelbright - ハミングバード [Official Music Video], retrieved 2021-07-05
  22. Novelbright (2021-04-26), Novelbright - 愛結び [Official Music Video], retrieved 2021-07-05
  23. Novelbright (2021-04-28), Novelbright - PANDORA [Official Music Video], retrieved 2021-07-05
  24. Novelbright (2021-05-15), Novelbright - 開幕宣言 [Official Music Video], retrieved 2021-07-05
  25. Novelbright (2021-07-08), Novelbright - The Last Hope [Official Music Video], retrieved 2021-07-08
  26. Novelbright (2021-07-23), Novelbright - ライフスコール [Official Music Video], retrieved 2021-07-23
  27. Novelbright (2021-09-04), Novelbright - 優しさの剣 [Official Music Video], retrieved 2021-12-24
  28. Novelbright (2021-10-25), Novelbright - seeker [Official Music Video], retrieved 2021-12-24
  29. Novelbright (2021-11-15), Novelbright - ワンルーム [Official Music Video], retrieved 2021-12-24
  30. "タワレコメンアワード2019!全店投票によって選ばれた全20アーティスト - TOWER RECORDS ONLINE". tower.jp. Retrieved 2020-01-01.
  31. "第62回 輝く!日本レコード大賞". Retrieved 2020-11-20.
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