Japanese Music Trivia

1. Which fellow entertainer did Ayaka marry in February 2009?

From Quiz All About Ayaka

Answer: Hiro Mizushima

Hiro Mizushima is also in the entertainment industry. He is an actor well known for playing the role of Minami in the drama "Hanazakari no Kimitachi e".

From Quiz J-Rock

Answer: Miku

Miku is the vocalist. Teruki is the drummer. Kanon is the bassist and Bou is the guitarist.

From Quiz Morning Musume Trivia

Answer: Tsunku

Originally a member of the band SharanQ, Tsunku is the producer and primary lyricist for Morning Musume. His name is often followed by the "male" symbol, and he makes most major decisions about the band, so far as graduations and sub-groups go. Ayumi Hamasaki is a singer and producer in her own right, but she has nothing to do with Morning Musume (Except as the subject of some fun impressions). Zetima is Morning Musume's record label, and Gainax is an anime studio.

From Quiz Band Members of Malice Mizer

Answer: Tetsu

Tetsu joined the band in 1993 and left after Memoire DX was released. Klaha joined in 2000, Gackt in 1994, and Hide (X-Japan) was never in the band.

From Quiz Thee Michelle Gun Elephant

Answer: Maximum Rockin' Blues

This can be found in, for example the title of their video, 'Thee Michelle Gun Elephant Plays Maximum Rockin' Blues.'

From Quiz Morning Musume Trivia

Answer: Hello Project

Often written "Hello! Project", or abbreviated "H!P". Hello Project is basically everyone produced by Tsunku. It includes Morning Musume, all the MoMusu subgroups, the Hello Project Kids, Coconuts Musume, Melon Kinenbi, Maki Goto, Aya Matsuura, Yuko Nakazawa, and Michiyo Heike. They tour together, and coordinate their releases.

From Quiz Band Members of Malice Mizer

Answer: Shue

Shue was never officially in the band; he was never pictured in photo shoots and never in lives. In Japan, it is indecent to replace a deceased band member. Gaz came before Kami, and Kozi was the second guitarist.

From Quiz Thee Michelle Gun Elephant

Answer: Sekai no Owari & Seka no Owari & Seki no Owari & Sekai no Owarie

Officially spelled Sekai no Owari, although I accepted close misspellings.

From Quiz All About Ayaka

Answer: First Message

"First Message", released in 2006, sold almost two million copies! The album was produced by Nishio Yoshihiko and Ayaka herself.

From Quiz Band Members of Malice Mizer

Answer: Gaz

Gaz was the first drummer, and only recorded "Speed of Desperate" with the band. Tetsu was the vocalist and recorded several songs, Mana has recorded every song with the band, and Hide (X-Japan) was never in the band.

From Quiz All About Ayaka

Answer: Zutto zutto shinjite ireba kanau kara

The full lines go: "Zutto zutto shinjite ireba kanau kara Te wo tsunagou" Altogether, these lines mean: "If I could fly, I'd wonder if I'd be able to see you? I'd take the part of me that was crying to you If I keep on and on believing, I'll be able to fly, so Let's hold hands"

From Quiz Japanese Music Extremities

Answer: Woo Hoo

Even though The 5.6.7.8's and Shonen Knife have got a lot in common, it would be wrong to describe them as similar bands. OK, they both consist of three girls playing rock'n'roll, but whereas Shonen Knife are always very cute and rather nice, the 5.6.7.8's have got a nastier edge. They're more influenced by 50's delinquent rock and imagery and you won't find them singing songs about how they're trying to cheer up a sad bison in the zoo. And there's a lot more screaming involved as well.

From Quiz J-Rock

Answer: Meadow/grass

It takes place in the open outdoors.

From Quiz Band Members of Malice Mizer

Answer: Klaha

Klaha did vocals in "Shiroi", and was afterward asked to join the band. Yu~ki was recruited almost at first sight, Mana was a co-founder of the band, and Gackt joined after Tetsu.

From Quiz Thee Michelle Gun Elephant

Answer: A

This can be found on their website, www.tmge.co.jp.

From Quiz Band Members of Malice Mizer

Answer: Kneuklid Romance

Gaz left Malice Mizer to join Kneuklid Romance, the band for which Kami had previously drummed. Moi Dix Mois was Mana's band after Malice Mizer, Zigzo was Tetsu's new band, and Ze:ro was the band Yu~ki played in during high school.

From Quiz Thee Michelle Gun Elephant

Answer: Kuzuyuki Kuhara

All the rest are A. Also, see above.

From Quiz All About Ayaka

Answer: Crescent Moon

This single was Ayaka's first to reach number one on the Oricon charts. It was released on September 27, 2006.

From Quiz Japanese Music Extremities

Answer: Hello!

One of the members was studying the Chinese language when they started the band, so they took the Mandarin Chinese greeting as their name. They seem to be obsessed by colours, calling themselves Blue Yukari, Red Ariko and Green Reo, with each member wearing only those same colours on stage.

From Quiz J-Rock

Answer: "You are my Sun"

"You are my Sun" is the last line in this song.

From Quiz Band Members of Malice Mizer

Answer: Yu~ki

In live performances, especially when Gackt was in the band, Yu~ki was the vampire/count. Kozi often took odd roles, Gackt was typically the "hero", and Mana was, well... the girl.

From Quiz All About Ayaka

Answer: Kobukuro

The two singles Ayaka sang with Kobukuro are, coincidentally, two of her most popular releases if the number of sales are any indication. They are entitled "Winding Road" and "Anata to". And, okay, I just threw "Arashi" in there for kicks!

From Quiz Band Members of Malice Mizer

Answer: Yu~ki

Mana and Kozi actually asked Yu~ki to sing, but he refused. Gackt didn't come until later. Hide (X-Japan) was never with the band, and neither was Kyo (Dir En Grey).

From Quiz Japanese Music Extremities

Answer: It's the sound frogs make.

Ipecac label boss Mike Patton said the following about them: "eX-Girl are a beautiful example of information overload. Jagged 3 part vocal harmonies, adventurous arrangements, and songs that hook you like the sucker that you are. Take all of these treats, wrap it in an ultra-bright technicolor live show with surreal homemade costumes, and you've got the sensation of being strapped in on an out-of-control carnival ride that will leave you standing in line waiting for another turn."

From Quiz Morning Musume Trivia

Answer: 50,000

The original five members of Morning Musume, Yuko Nakazawa, Aya Ishiguro, Asuka Fukada, Natsumi Abe, and Kaori Iida, had 5 days to sell 50,000 singles as part of an Asayan promotion to get their debut. They met their challenge in only 4 days.

From Quiz Band Members of Malice Mizer

Answer: Mana and Kozi

Mana and Kozi both played in bands together before forming Malice Mizer. Yu~ki was recruited after the two saw him perform in his band, Ze:ro, and Gaz was also recruited later.

From Quiz Thee Michelle Gun Elephant

Answer: Vinyl & LP & 33 & 33.3 & Record

You can read this on their website.

From Quiz All About Ayaka

Answer: Bagpipes

Ayaka wrote and composed this song herself. She kept the manga "Zettai Kareshi", or "Absolute Boyfriend", in mind as she was writing it to be used as the theme song for the live-action television adaptation.

From Quiz Morning Musume Trivia

Answer: Ayaka Kimura

In her segment "Ayaka no Totsugeki Eikaiwa" (Ayaka's English Conversation Attack) on "Bishoujo Kyouiku" (Pretty Girl Training), Ayaka from Coconuts Musume would ask members of Morning Musume to learn a phrase in English, or ask them to answer questions in English. Members who got did well received dessert treats. In a few memorable segments, Nozomi turned the segment around on Ayaka, hosting "NONO no Totsugeki DANCING!"

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