Freenote is a Japanese Rock band that consisted of three (formerly four, with the member Shusako Sato leaving) members: Chikako Hata (Vocals, Piano/Keyboard, Guitar), Masaya Sakamoto (Guitar), and Shingo Ōta(Drums). Formed in Kansai University in 2002, the group's first mini album was published on an indy label on December 3, 2003.
The band first gained nationwide exposure when their first single, Kirai Tune (キライチューン), was used as the ending theme for the popular Japanese anime series Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo. Subsequently, they received worldwide exposure (albeit to a much lesser extent) when the series became syndicated for worldwide distribution.
Since then, the group has released a number of singles and two full-length albums, but currently remain critically acclaimed, yet without commercial success on the Japanese pop charts.
In August 25, 2013, freenote disbanded with a live performance at Shimokitazawa CLUB Que. The lead vocalist Chikako Hata became a vocal coach, and you can find her website here.
The main bassist, Shusako, left the group on September 30, 2015 and joined KELUN, a band who created one of Bleach's openings.
Discography Singles Debut Single - キライチューン (Kirai Tune) - May 26, 2004 キライチューン ボクラリズム スロウ
2nd Single - Re:チャンネル (Re: Channel) - November 10, 2004 Re:チャンネル 遥かへのスピードランナー エアロプレイン
3rd Single - ウォークメン (Walkmen) - March 2, 2005 ウォークメン Our Song TELEPATHY
4th Single - さよならの歌 (Sayonara no Uta) - August 24, 2005 さよならの歌 Monday Morning Sing A Song
5th Single - ピアノを弾いて (Piano wo Hiite) - November 9, 2005 ピアノを弾いて SMDY ピアノを弾いて (Acoustic version)
Mini albums Mini Album － 風花 - October 7, 2002 風花 PASSING POINT BRAND NEW DETERMINATION HEATSTROKE 鼓動
1st Mini Album - 終電マスター (Shūden Master) - December 3, 2003 終電マスター ひまわり image YOU ハッピーバースデイ
Albums Introducing the Popline According to FREENOTE - April 20, 2005 Intro ウォークメン キライチューン Dance Love 遥かへのスピードランナー トビラ 終電マスター Interlude My Little War Re:チャンネル ボクラリズム Happy Birthday さよならの歌 Outro
オトノハトライアングル (Otonoha Triangle) - July 25, 2007 DROP HOME サンキューフォーザミュージック ターミナル ウサギノメ 歩いていこう かなた Life Is Beautiful ゆびきり アオイクマ 雨模様 サクラノート
ルート 3 (Route 3) - September 24, 2008 サマータイムブルー ハローグッバイ ラストワルツ バッテリー ディーン あいのかたち 東京ラブストーリー 手紙 ペチカ ルーティンワーク Drawing そらいろ
External links FREENOTE Official Website