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Chirinuruwowaka

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Genres
  
Rock

Associated acts
  
GO!GO!7188

Origin
  
Japan (2005)

Years active
  
2005–present

Genre
  
Rock music

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Albums
  
Iroha, it, Anarogu, Shiro Ana, 新月

Record labels
  
EMI Music Japan, JVC Kenwood Victor Entertainment



Members
  
Yumi Nakashima(Guitar), Vocals Eikichi Iwai(Bass), Kosaku Abe(Drums)


Past members
  
Haruhito Miyashita(Guitar), Natsuki Sakamoto(Guitar)


Similar
  
Matenrou Opera, The Collectors (Japanese band), GO!GO!7188

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Chirinuruwowaka (チリヌルヲワカ), or just Chiriwaka (チリワカ) or Wowaka (ヲワカ), is a Japanese rock band formed in 2005 by Yumi Nakashima (GO!GO!7188’s Yuu).

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The band name comes from one sentence of the classical Japanese alphabet “Iroha”, prounced Chi-ri-nu-ru-wo-wa-ka.

2005: Beginning

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Initially, Nakashima was going to produce her second solo album. Through the recording of her previous work which is her first solo album Ten no Mikaku, she recognized that she cannot express herself other than the band-style. So she intended to produce the next solo album with a band. Nakashima wanted to form a serious band which incorporated young power and the band was to be formed. She first invited bassist Iwai, whom she was always interested in although knowing him only by a recorded performance, to GO!GO!7188’s tour, and she met him for the first time. She formally asked him to join the band. Then Nakashima chose drummer Abe who participated in the recording of her solo album after some sessions with several drummers. Finally Nakashima auditioned guitarists, and Miyashita who was 20 years old passed it.

On September 28, 2005, they released the first album "Iroha" from Toshiba EMI.

On May 15, 2006, they released the first single "Shingetsu" from BM tunes.

2007-2009: Hiatus

Miyashita left the band during hiatus.

2010-Present: Restart

In September, 2010, Chirinuruwowaka resumed activity with new guitarist Natsuki Sakamoto.

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In early 2016 it was announced that guitarist Natsuki Sakamota had left the band. The band has decided to carry on as a three piece and will be releasing a new album in May.

Current members

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  • Yumi Nakashima (中島優美, Nakashima Yumi, born December 1, 1979, Kagoshima-shi, Kagoshima), guitar and vocals. She is a member of GO!GO!7188.
  • Eikichi Iwai (イワイエイキチ, Iwai Eikichi, born May 9, 1969, Kitakyūshū-shi, Fukuoka), bass guitar. He is a session bassist and a music producer. He worked with various musicians such as Shiina Ringo, Hiroshi Takano, Suneohair, Acidman, Yui.
  • Kōsaku Abe (阿部耕作, Abe Kōsaku, born July 30, 1966, Kanagawa), drums. He is a member of The Collectors, a member of Love Jets, and a member of Texa Staxis.

    • Former members

  • Haruhito Miyashita (宮下治人, Miyashita Haruhito, born February 8, 1985, Nagano), guitar. He is a member of Mimitto.
  • Natsuki Sakamoto (坂本夏樹, Sakamoto Natsuki, born August 28, 1985, Wakayama), guitar.

    • Albums

  • Iroha (イロハ), 2005.09.28
  • Shiro Ana (白穴), 2011.04.20
  • Akayoroshi (あ可よろし), 2012.04.27
  • Unplugged ～ Official pirate version～(あんぷらぐど～オフィシャル海賊版～),2013
  • Anarogu (アナログ), 2013.04.20
  • It, 2014.04.25
  • Awo Awo, 2015.04.22
  • Show Time, 2016.05.13

    • Singles

  • Shingetsu
  • White Hall

    • Songs

    KasugaiIroha · 2005
    Koke no Mushita Konna yowaIroha · 2005
    KonohagisuIroha · 2005

    References

    Chirinuruwowaka Wikipedia
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