Doping Panda was a Japanese rock group. They are part of Sony Music Japan's gr8 records! division, which includes bands such as Orange Range, Uverworld and Boom Boom Satellites. They released their first album "Performation" in 2001, and a second "PINK PANK" in 2002. Their third album, “We in Music” was released in 2004. In 2005, Doping Panda released two albums entitled "High Fidelity", and "High Pressure". After being received very well by the Japanese Rock scene, the group went on a series of tours throughout the country, releasing their 2006 album "Dandyism", along with the hit singles "Miracle" and "Can't Stop Me". Their success solidified their status as an icon in the Japanese music scene and increased their fanbase throughout Asia.
Following up on their earlier successes, the band released their first DVD entitled "Live-Ism" in October 2006. On January 24, 2007, their new single "Can't Stop Me" was released. On June 6 of the same year they released an EP titled "High Brid", and on the 15th they appeared on the popular Japanese music program Music Station for the first time, and played the song "I'll be there" from their new EP. In 2012, they announced their breakup with their final live.
Discography Albums Studio albums Title Album details Peak Track listing JPN Performation Released: 24 July 2001 Label: Diwphalanx Records Formats: CD — Pink Pank Released: 7 June 2002 Label: Diwphalanx Records Formats: CD — We in Music Released: 5 May 2004 Label: Niw! Records Formats: CD 48 Dandyism Released: 5 April 2006 Label: Gr8! Records Formats: CD, CD+DVD 18 Dopamaniacs Released: 12 March 2008 Label: Gr8! Records Formats: CD, CD+CD-ROM 18 Decadence Released: 3 June 2009 Label: Gr8! Records Formats: CD, CD+DVD 23 Yellow Funk Released: 13 April 2011 Label: Gr8! Records Formats: CD 57
Compilation albums Title Album details Peak Track listing JPN The Best of Doping Panda Released: 19 January 2011 Label: Sony Music Records Formats: CD 43
Remix albums Title Album details Track listing Remixes For 3 Years Released: 19 September 2003 Label: Niw! Records Formats: CD
Extended plays Title EP details Peak Track listing JPN Pink Pank Released: 7 June 2002 Label: Diwphalanx Records Formats: CD — High Fidelity Released: 13 April 2005 Label: Gr8! Records Formats: CD 33 High Pressure Released: 31 August 2005 Label: Gr8! Records Formats: CD 29 High Brid Released: 6 June 2007 Label: Gr8! Records Formats: CD, CD+DVD 29 Anthem Released: 4 November 2009 Label: Gr8! Records Formats: CD, CD+DVD 37 High Hopes Released: 12 April 2023 Label: Sony Music Formats: CD 38
Singles Title Year Peak Album JPN "Dream Is Not Over" 2000 — "Miracle" 2006 38 Dandyism "The Fast Soul God All (Reason)" — rowspan="2" "Can't Stop Me" 2007 41 "Crazy" 32 Dopamaniacs "Beautiful Survivor" 2008 23 Decadence "Majestic Trancer feat. Verbal" 24 "Beat Addiction" 2009 44 "Can I Close To You" 2010 —
References
External links
Official website (Japanese/English)