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Breakerz
Also known asBRZ
OriginJapan
GenresRock, pop rock, Visual Kei, J-pop
Years active2006-present
LabelsZain Records (2006-present)
MembersDaigo
Akihide
Shinpei
Websitebreakerz-web.net
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2005 -
Subscribers38,9k[1]
Total views10,442,382 million times[1]
Last updated: November 17, 2023

Breakerz (ブレイカーズ, Bureikazu) is a Japanese rock band formed in 2006 and currently signed under Zain Records label, subsidiaries of B Zone.[2] The origin of band name comes from English Breakers, only backwards alphabet S to Z.[3]

Members

  • Daigo (Real name: Daiko Naito (内藤 大湖, Naitō Daikō), born 8 April 1978)- vocalist, pianist, composer, lyricist
  • Akihide (Real name: Akihide Sato (佐藤 彰秀, Satō Akihide), born 5 July 1977) - guitarist, chorus, synthesizer, lyricist, composer, arranger
  • Shinpei (Real name: Shinpei Inoue (井上 慎平, Inoue Shinpei), born 11 May 1981) - guitarist, chorus, synthesizer, lyricist, composer, arranger

Career

Before the formation, each of the member has already been active with the music as soloist (Daigo) or as member of the independent bands (Akihide, Shinpei). The band was formed in 2006 with the vocalist Daigo and guitarist Shinpei, Akihide later joining with them. On the same year, they've made major debut with the release of the self-titled full-length album Breakzerz, released under Zain Records.[3] The album did fail to chart on the Oricon Weekly charts.

In 2008, their third studio album Big Bang managed to chart on the Oricon Weekly Charts. It became their first original album to debut in Top 10 and generally in Oricon Charts. In 2009, their fifth single, Everlasting Luv became their first single to be used as a theme song to the anime television series Case Closed.[4][5] The single debut at number 2 on the Oricon Weekly Charts. At the same time it became their first single to debut into Top 5 and Top 3 as well. On the same year, they've held their first concert hole-tour and held their first live concert on the Budokan arena.[6]

In 2012, Shinpei has established his own rock band Muscle Attack, himself being a main vocalist of the band.[7] In 2013, Akihide had launched his solo career.[8] In 2015, their 16th single Yaiba became their first non-Case Closed theme song for the anime, instead it served as an opening theme to the anime television series Cardfight!! Vanguard G.[9] In 2017, they've successfully commemorated their 10th debut anniversary. For the commemorate promotion, they've released special collaboration album X (Cross), in which they've collaborated with various artist, including Mai Kuraki, Jiro from Glay and Sho Kiryuin from Golden Bomber.[10][11] On 30 April 2019, on the last Heisei era day, they've released digital single Atarashii Sekai He Atarashii Jidai He: Reiwa version.[12][13]

In 2021, in their seventh album With you, the singer-songwriter Mai Kuraki was involved with the recording as a guest vocalist for the first time in 4 years.[14][15] In 2022, they've successfully commemorated their 15th debut anniversary.

Discography

As of the 2023, the band has released 7 studio albums, 2 EPs, 3 compilation albums, 1 collaboration album, 23 singles, 3 digital singles and 10 video-albums.[16]

Albums

Title Album details Peak
chart
positions
JPN
Oricon
[17]
Breakerz
  • Released: 25 July 2007
  • Label: Zain Records
  • Formats: CD, download, streaming
 —
Crash & Build
  • Released: 25 December 2007
  • Label: Zain Records
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
 300
Big Bang!
  • Released: 26 November 2008
  • Label: Zain Records
  • Formats: CD, CD+DVD, CD+photobook, digital download, streaming
 8
Fighterz
  • Released: 2 December 2009
  • Label: Zain Records
  • Formats: CD, CD+DVD, digital download, streaming
 7
Go
  • Released: 9 September 2011
  • Label: Zain Records
  • Formats: CD, CD+DVD, digital download, streaming
 4
Ø -ZERO-
  • Released: 29 July 2015
  • Label: Zain Records
  • Formats: CD, CD+DVD, digital download, streaming
 13
With You
  • Released: 29 August 2021
  • Label: Zain Records
  • Formats: CD, CD+DVD, digital download, streaming
 26

Collaborations

Title Album details Peak
chart
positions
JPN
Oricon
[17]
X (Cross)
  • Released: 1 January 2012
  • Label: Zain Records
  • Formats: 2CD+2DVD, 2CD+1DVD, 2CD, download, streaming
 12

Compilations

Title Album details Peak
chart
positions
JPN
Oricon
[17]
BREAKERZ BEST: SINGLE COLLECTION
  • Released: 1 January 2012
  • Label: Zain Records
  • Formats: 2CD+2DVD, 3CD, 2CD, download, streaming
 5
BREAKERZ×Meitantei Conan COLLABORATION BEST
  • Released: 18 December 2019
  • Label: Zain Records
  • Formats: CD
 29
BREAKERZ BEST: SINGLEZ-
  • Released: 15 June 2022
  • Label: Zain Records
  • Formats: 2CD, 2CD+1 Blu-Ray
 15

Singles

Year Single Formats
JPN
Physical
[18]
2008 "SUMMER PARTY／LAST EMOTION"
 CD, CD+DVD, digital download, streaming 10
"Sekai wa Odoru/Shakunetsu"
(世界は踊る／灼熱) 		CD, CD+DVD, digital download, streaming 6
"Angelic Smile／WINTER PARTY"
 CD, CD+DVD, digital download, streaming 9
2009 "GRAND FINALE"
 CD, CD+DVD, digital download, streaming 6
"Everlasting Luv／Bambino"
 CD, CD+DVD, digital download, streaming 2
"Hikari"
(光) 		CD, CD+DVD, digital download, streaming 6
"Love Fighter: Koi no Battle"
(〜恋のバトル〜) 		CD, CD+DVD, digital download, streaming 5
2010 "BUNNY LOVE/REAL LOVE 2010"
 CD, CD+DVD, digital download, streaming 4
"Tsukiyo no Akugi no Mahō/ClimberxClimber "
(月夜の悪戯の魔法) 		CD, CD+DVD, digital download, streaming 5
2011 "Last Pray/Zettai I Love You"
(絶対! I LOVE YOU) 		CD, CD+DVD, digital download, streaming 8
2012 "Miss Mystery"
 CD, CD+DVD, digital download, streaming 5
"Overwrite/Nōnai Survivor"
(オーバーライト／脳内Survivor) 		CD, CD+DVD, digital download, streaming 5
2013 "Rusty Hearts"
 CD, CD+DVD, digital download, streaming 6
2015 "We Go"
 CD, CD+DVD, CD+Photobook, digital download, streaming 9
"Yaiba"
 CD, CD+DVD, digital download, streaming 12
2017 "Ikusen no Meikyū de Ikusen no Nazo o Hodoite"
(幾千の迷宮で 幾千の謎を解いて) 		CD, CD+DVD, digital download, streaming 9
"Yume Monogatari"
(夢物語) 		CD, CD+DVD, digital download, streaming 10
2018 "D×D×D／GREAT AMBITIOUS"
 CD, CD+DVD, digital download, streaming 13
2019 "Yamiyo ni Mau Aoi Tori"
(闇夜に舞う青い鳥) 		CD, CD+DVD, CD+photobook, digital download, streaming 10
"Atarashii Sekai Atarashii Jidai he: Reiwa Version"
(新しい世界へ 新しい時代へ 〜令和Version〜) 		digital download -
2020 "BARABARA／LOVE STAGE"
 CD, 1CD+3DVD, digital download, streaming 20
2021 "I love my daughter"
 CD, 2CD+2DVD, digital download, streaming 20
2022 "SWEET MOONLIGHT"
 CD, 1CD+3DVD, digital download, streaming 9

Video albums

Title Album details Peak
chart
positions
JPN
Oricon
[17]
BREAKERZ LIVE 2009 “WISH”in Nippon Budokan
  • Released: 14 October 2009
  • Label: Zain Records
  • Formats: DVD
 4
BREAKERZ LIVE TOUR 2009～2010 “FIGHTERZ”
  • Released: 26 May 2010
  • Label: Zain Records
  • Formats: DVD
 26
BREAKERZ LIVE 2010 “WISH” 02 in Nippon Budokan
  • Released: 9 February 2011
  • Label: Zain Records
  • Formats: DVD
 8
BREAKERZ LIVE 2011 “WISH” 03 in Nippon Budokan
  • Released: 28 March 2012
  • Label: Zain Records
  • Formats: DVD
 32
BREAKERZ LIVE TOUR 2011"GO"
  • Released: 28 March 2012
  • Label: Zain Records
  • Formats: DVD
 -
BREAKERZ LIVE 2012 “WISH” 4U in Nippon Budokan
  • Released: 26 December 2012
  • Label: Zain Records
  • Formats: DVD
 35
BREAKERZ LIVE TOUR 2012～2013 “BEST” -LIVE HOUSE COLLECTION- & -HALL COLLECTION- COMPLETE BOX
  • Released: 23 July 2014
  • Label: Zain Records
  • Formats: DVD
 26
BREAKERZ Debut 10 Anniversary Live BREAKERZ X COMPLETE BOX
  • Released: 23 May 2018
  • Label: Zain Records
  • Formats: DVD
 25
BREAKERZ Debut 15 Anniversary Live BREAKERZ XV CRYSTAL
  • Released: 23 May 2022
  • Label: Zain Records
  • Formats: Blu-ray
 25

Tours

  • Summer Party (2008)
  • Big Bang! (2008)
  • Grande Finale: Seishun Days (2009)
  • Fighters (2009-2010)
  • Go (2011)
  • Best (2012-2013)
  • Zero (2015)

References

  1. ^ a b "About BREAKERZ". YouTube.
  2. ^ ビーイング系アーティスト (in Japanese). uta-net. Retrieved 2008-12-14.
  3. ^ a b "BREAKERZ interview from MFM Vol.156 year 2007 Vol.12". MFM. Music Freak Magazine. 2018-11-29. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
  4. ^ "BREAKERZと一緒に、名探偵コナンも"ういっしゅ"♪" (in Japanese). barks. 13 May 2009.
  5. ^ "BREAKERZ interview from MFM Vol.180 year 2009 Vol.12". MFM. Music Freak Magazine. 2018-11-29. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
  6. ^ "BREAKERZ、デビュー2周年で悲願の初武道館ライブ！" (in Japanese). Oricon. 13 May 2018.
  7. ^ "【インタビュー】SHINPEI (BREAKERZ) 率いるMUSCLE ATTACK、アルバムで「本気で戦って本気で遊ぶ」" (in Japanese). Barks. 13 May 2018.
  8. ^ "BREAKERZ・AKIHIDE、ソロデビュー作ドキュメント公開" (in Japanese). Natalie music. 13 May 2018.
  9. ^ "【インタビュー】BREAKERZ、再始動第2弾シングル「YAIBA」に込めた「君となら輝ける」" (in Japanese). Barks. 13 May 2018.
  10. ^ "BREAKERZ、10周年スペシャルアルバム『X』(クロス)10月18日発売！". tower.jp (in Japanese). 13 May 2018.
  11. ^ "BREAKERZ 10周年記念アルバム10月18日リリース！前代未聞のスペシャルなコラボレーション満載！ファン投票によるリクエストベスト盤の収録曲も決定！". lisani.jp (in Japanese). 13 May 2018.
  12. ^ "BREAKERZ、額縁掲げて"平成最後の新曲"を平成最後の日に配信限定リリース" (in Japanese). Barks. 13 May 2018.
  13. ^ "BREAKERZ "平成最後の新曲"を"平成最後の日"に配信限定リリース決定！" (in Japanese). Utamap. 13 May 2018.
  14. ^ "BREAKERZニューアルバムに倉木麻衣がコーラス参加「一聴して世界観を感じさせる声」" (in Japanese). Natalie music. 13 May 2018.
  15. ^ "BREAKERZ、8/25リリースのアルバム「WITH YOU」収録曲に倉木麻衣が参加 デビュー14周年記念生配信も決定" (in Japanese). musicman.co.jp. 13 May 2018.
  16. ^ "Breakerz Discography". Breakerz Official Website (in Japanese).
  17. ^ a b c d "-Breakerzの作品売上ランキング" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
  18. ^ "Breakerzのシングル売上ランキング". Oricon Style (in Japanese). Retrieved 23 December 2016.
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