Androp

Japanese rock band

Alternative rock
hard rock^[2]
indie rock
indie pop
experimental rock
electronic rock
pop rock^[1]

Years active2008 (2008)–presentLabelsRespire / Village Again (2008–2011)
unBORDE (Warner Music) (2011–present)MembersUchisawa Takahito (Vocals/Guitar)
Satou Takuya (Guitar/Keyboards)
Maeda Kyosuke (Bass)
Ito Akihiko (Drums)Websitewww.androp.jp

Androp (anne-drop, stylized as androp) is a Japanese rock band formed in 2008 in Tokyo. The band had their indie debut in 2009, and then signed on to a major label Warner Music Japan in 2011. Before their major debut, in November 2010 they contributed to the actress and singer Kou Shibasaki’s single “EUPHORIA”.^[1]

History

The band was formed in 2008 around the vocalist, Uchisawa Takahito.^[1]

Band members

Uchisawa Takahito (内澤崇仁) – vocals, guitar
Satou Takuya (佐藤拓也) – guitar, keyboards
Maeda Kyosuke (前田恭介) – bass guitar
Ito Akihiko (伊藤彬彦) – drums

Discography

Albums

Year	Album Details	Oricon charts^[3]
2009	anew Released: December 16, 2009	134
2011	door Released: February 16, 2011	15
2011	relight Released: September 21, 2011	12
2012	one and zero Released: December 19, 2012	14
2014	period Released: March 5, 2014	10
2015	androp Released: December 18, 2015	8
2016	best [and/drop] Released: July 27, 2016	17
2016	blue Released: October 12, 2016	19

Singles

Year	Title	Oricon charts^[4]	Billboard Japan Hot 100^[5]
2012	"World.Words.Lights./You" Released: February 15, 2012	19	22
2012	"Boohoo/AM0:40/Waltz" Released: August 22, 2012	19	18
2013	"Voice" Released: August 21, 2013	22	—
2013	"Missing" Released: November 27, 2013	27	—
2014	"Shout" Released: August 13, 2014	24	7
2015	"Ghost" Released: March 12, 2015	13	—