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Scandal at Anime Festival Asia 2010.
From left to right: Tomomi, Haruna, Rina, and Mami |
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Background information | |
Origin | Osaka, Japan |
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Years active | 2006–present |
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Website | Official website |
Members | Haruna Ono Mami Sasazaki Tomomi Ogawa Rina Suzuki |
Scandal (スキャンダル Sukyandaru?, stylized as SCANDAL) is an all-female Japanese rock band from Osaka. Formed in August 2006 by four high school girls, they played live street performances until they were noticed and signed to the indie label Kitty Records. In 2008, they released three singles and a mini-album while performing shows in the United States, France, and Hong Kong. That October, Scandal released their major debut single, "Doll", under Epic Records Japan.
The band has performed the theme songs for some anime, including "Shōjo S" and "Harukaze" for Bleach and "Shunkan Sentimental" for Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. With numerous overseas performances and anime theme songs, Scandal has built a considerable international fanbase.
Haruna Ono (小野春菜 Ono Haruna?) - lead vocals, rhythm guitarist
Mami Sasazaki (笹崎まみ Sasazaki Mami?) - lead guitarist, secondary vocals