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Japanese Rock Band NICO Touches the Walls Breaks Up

by Sakana-san
Nov 16, 2019 7:10 AM | 15 Comments

The official website for the Japanese rock band NICO Touches the Walls announced on Friday that they are disbanding after 15 years. Their group statement explained that they have cherished the past 15 years, and now they wish to go their separate ways.

The band formed in 2004 with vocalist and guitarist Tatsuya Mitsumura, guitarist Daisuke Furumura, bassist Shingo Sakakura, and drummer Shotaro Tsushima. In February 2006, they released their first independent mini album Walls Is Beginning, followed by second the mini album Runova X Handover published by Senha & co. in October of the same year.

The group's major debut came when they were signed under record label Kioon Music in 2007, and released their third mini album How Are You? in the same year. In March 2010, NICO Touches the Walls headlined a concert at Nippon Budokan for the first time. Their most recent album Quizmaster was released in June this year.

NICO Touches the Walls wrote and performed the openings and endings theme songs for several anime, including Naruto: Shippuuden, Haikyuu!!, and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood.

Source: Music Natalie

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15 Comments Recent Comments

wow, sad... One of my favorite groups period. I really don't know how to feel at all.

Nov 28, 2019 8:45 PM by ChartTopper60

They look hot, fitting to star in a kamen rider show.

Nov 27, 2019 6:48 AM by hazecloud

Ill never forget the best song they did was for FMA :D

Nov 23, 2019 9:27 PM by zurgboy00

NICO Touches the Walls... of my heart, with sadness. That is the dumbest and most honest thing I ever said. Listening to Aoi right now :(

Nov 19, 2019 2:55 AM by mabor0shi

Ohh, the guys from Haikyuu... that's sad.

Nov 17, 2019 6:06 AM by SaiDrew

Really sad about this. They made some really good songs. I wish them good luck on their future adventures!

Nov 17, 2019 3:39 AM by futurefishes

Now who will do the OP for the followup to Arslan Senki? Nooo

Nov 16, 2019 1:59 PM by VyseLegendaire

That actually makes me really sad, I love all the songs I know I by them :(

Nov 16, 2019 1:40 PM by LuzNoceda

not getting profit anymore as a group perhaps?

Nov 16, 2019 1:40 PM by deg

...noooooooooooooooooooooooooo fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo


holy shit whyyy I loved them so much...

Nov 16, 2019 1:34 PM by Aoishi

They were a cool band, most songs I've heard of them are bomb.

Nov 16, 2019 10:30 AM by Danae

Yeah they were a great group, did some nice songs for Naruto. F

Nov 16, 2019 7:58 AM by Klad

Sad to see the group disbanding but I hope for the very best for their individual careers nonetheless!

Nov 16, 2019 7:55 AM by _MushiRock11_

Damn, still love the songs they did for Naruto. RIP

Nov 16, 2019 7:26 AM by bledsoe60

Rip, one of my favourite Japanese bands.

Nov 16, 2019 7:11 AM by Thorf

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