Negoto

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Negoto (Japanese: ねごと, Hepburn: negoto) was a Japanese electronic rock band^[1] from Chiba Prefecture. Negoto formed in 2007 when the members were high school students.^[2] In 2008, the band won a special jury prize at the 1st Senkō riot (閃光ライオット, Senkō raiotto) which is a music festival features teen bands in Japan.^[2] The band debuted in 2010.^[2]

They are best known for the 2010 hit song "Loop" reached number 3 in Billboard Japan Hot 100,^[3] the 2011 hit song "Charon" reached number 6 in Billboard Japan Hot 100^[4] and the 2012 hit song "sharp ♯" (from the anime series Mobile Suit Gundam AGE) reached number 11 in Billboard Japan Hot 100.^[5] The band's other anime theme contributions include Galilei Donna, Shimajirou to Kujira no Uta, and Gintama°.^{[citation needed]}

On December 28, 2018, Negoto published a message on their official website stating that they will disband on July 20, 2019. They will embark on their last tour on May 28 and end on July 20.^[6]

• 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

• Official website (in Japanese)
• Sony Music official artist page (in Japanese)