It's been announced that KANA-BOON bassist Iida Yuma will be withdrawing from the band. Iida had been absent from band activities since June to receive treatment. On the band's official website, he explained, "At the hospital, I was diagnosed with a mental illness and had been taking a break for some time, but I had no clue how many months or years it will take for this illness to go away. I hated thinking that fans and members will have to keep

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Earlier, it was reported that KANA-BOON member Iida Yuma (B) could not be reached since June 5. On the band's official webpage, it was announced that he has returned home safely.  According to the announcement, the band members received news from Iida's family that he returned home late at night on June 15. Reportedly, he is emaciated, but not injured. KANA-BOON's future activities will be determined depending on Iida's condition and after

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KANA-BOON has cancelled their live event 'KANA-BOON no GO!GO!5 Shunen?Season5: KANA-BOON no OSHI-MEEN!!', which was scheduled to be held on June 15 at Zepp DiverCity TOKYO. According to the band's official website, they have not been able to get in touch with member Iida Yuma (B, Cho) since June 5. Consequently, his family has requested the police open an investigation. Members Taniguchi Maguro (Vo, G), Koga Hayato (G), and Koizum

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KANA-BOON will be providing their song "Massara" as the opening theme for new anime 'Sarazanmai' to premiere on Fuji TV this April. 'Sarazanmai' is the latest work from director Ikuhara Kunihiko, who is known for 'Shojo Kakumei Utena' and 'Mawaru Penguindrum.' The voice cast consists of Murase Ayumu, Uchiyama Koki, Horie Shun, Suwabe Junichi, Miyano Mamoru, and Hosoya Yoshimasa. On the opening theme, Taniguchi Maguro (Vo) commented, "I wrot

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The short PV for KANA-BOON's new song "Haguruma" has been uploaded onto YouTube. "Haguruma" is the title track to KANA-BOON new single to be released on March 6. It's currently being used as the opening theme for anime 'Karakuri Circus.' In the PV, you can see the band performing in "fire" and smoke. Source: natalie

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KANA-BOON will release their new single "Haguruma" on March 6. To commemorate five years since their major debut, the band has been releasing new works and holding live events. "Haguruma" will be released as the "fifth and final season" of their anniversary year.  The title track was written as the new opening theme for TV anime 'Karakuri Circus.' Besides this, the single will include "Orange," a number that is said to be idyllic and jaunty. The

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KANA-BOON will release a mini album titled "Nerine" on December 19. To commemorate five years since their major debut, the band has been on a roll this year with releasing new works and holding live events. "Nerine" will be released as the "fourth season" of their anniversary year, and it will include five songs that has a winter image. The Limited Edition will come with a DVD containing footage from their outdoors one-man live that they hel

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As a part of their five-year debut anniversary project, KANA-BOON will release a second B-side album titled "KBB vol.2" on September 19. This album will include 11 coupling tracks from all 12 of their singles that were not included in their first B-side album "KBB vol.1" released earlier in March. It will also contain a new song called "Yoru no Madobe kara," and a re-recording of "Jousha Hissui no Kotowari, Okotowari" produced by Kameda Seij

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KANA-BOON will hold a tour called 'KANA-BOON no GO!GO! 5-Shunen! Season 4 One-Man Tour: Let's go 55 ONE-MAAN!!' from October to March of next year. This is the first part of the band's fifth anniversary project. To commemorate their fifth anniversary, they will tour all 47 prefectures of Japan and make one stop in Taiwan. Take a look at the tour schedule below! [KANA-BOON no GO!GO! 5-Shunen! Season 4 One-Man Tour: Let's go 55 ONE-MAAN!!]Mon

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KANA-BOON's mini album to be released on May 30 will be titled "Aster." The mini album will consist of five brand new songs for the summer. One of the tracks, "Senkou Hanabi," is the second campaign song for Suntory Beer 'The Premium Malts' 2018 Friday promotion 'The Premium Music,' and it will stream on the campaign website for three days beginning April 27. The single's Limited Edition will come with a DVD containing live footage and documentar

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