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-	* [www.orangerange.com/ Official Site] (Japanese)	+	* [http://www.orangerange.com/ Official Site] (Japanese)
	* [http://kyou.nu/or/ English Fan Site]		* [http://kyou.nu/or/ English Fan Site]

	[[Category:Japanese Bands]]		[[Category:Japanese Bands]]

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-	* [www.orangerange.com/Official ~~site~~] (Japanese)	+	* [www.orangerange.com/ Official Site] (Japanese)
-	* [http://kyou.nu/or/ English ~~fan site~~]	+	* [http://kyou.nu/or/ English Fan Site]

	[[Category:Japanese Bands]]		[[Category:Japanese Bands]]

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-	'''Orange Range''' is a [[Japanese]] hip-hop and rock band from [[Okinawa]]. It originated when childhood friends, [[Kitao]] (Kat-chan) [[Kazuhito]] (former drummer) and [[Hiroyama Naoto]] (guitarist) decided to form a band. They recruited [[Miyamori Yoh]] (bassist), [[Hokama Hiroki]] (mid vocals), [[Yoh's]] brother, [[Ryo]] (low vocals) and [[Ganeko Yamato]] (high vocals), who paid an entrance fee of 200 yen to join. [[Naoto]] became the band's official leader after loosing at a game of paper-scissors-rock. The band's name came from Naoto's mother who thought they should be named after a colour. In their early days, Orange Range played mainly in small art houses and clubs. They started out as a cover band.	+	'''Orange Range''' is a [[Japanese]] hip-hop and rock band from [[Okinawa]]. It originated when childhood friends, [[Kitao]] (Kat-chan) [[Kazuhito]] (former drummer) and [[Hiroyama Naoto]] (guitarist) decided to form a band. They recruited [[Miyamori Yoh]] (bassist), [[Hokama Hiroki]] (mid vocals), [[Yoh's]] brother, [[Ryo]] (low vocals) and [[Ganeko Yamato]] (high vocals), who paid an entrance fee of 200 yen to join. [[Naoto]] became the band's official leader after loosing at a game of paper-scissors-rock. The band's name came from Naoto's mother who thought they should be named after a colour. In their early days, Orange Range played mainly in small art houses and clubs. They started out as a cover band.

-	In [[2002]], Orange Range signed to [[Spice]] ~~Music~~ and released their first mini-album, [[Orange Ball]]. A year later, they signed to [[Sony]] ~~Music~~ and released two singles, [[Kirikirimai]] and [[Shanghai Honey]], in which the later debuted at number 5 in the [[Oricon]] charts. The band finally left their home of Okinawa and began touring across [[Japan]], opening for various acts such as Do As Infinity	+	In [[2002]], Orange Range signed to [[Spice Music]] and released their first mini-album, [[Orange Ball]]. A year later, they signed to [[Sony Music]] and released two singles, [[Kirikirimai]] and [[Shanghai Honey]], in which the later debuted at number 5 in the [[Oricon]] charts. The band finally left their home of Okinawa and began touring across [[Japan]], opening for various acts such as [[Do As Infinity]].
-	After that, they gained even more fame when their next single, [[Viva Rock]], was featured as the third ending theme song for the hit anime [[Naruto]] and [[Rakuyou]] was used as a commercial song for [[Daiichi Kosho]] [[Mero Dam]]. Later that year, they released their first major album, 1st Contact, which entered the charts at number 2 and became the fifteenth highest selling album of [[2004]]. That same year, Orange Range won New Artist of the Year award at the eighteenth annual Japan [[Gold Disc]] ~~Awards~~. In spring [[2005]], they earned the Artist of the Year award.	+	After that, they gained even more fame when their next single, [[Viva Rock]], which was featured as the third ending theme song for the hit anime [[Naruto]] and [[Rakuyou]] was used as a commercial song for [[Daiichi Kosho]] [[Mero Dam]]. Later that year, they released their first major album, [[1st Contact]], which entered the charts at number 2 and became the fifteenth highest selling album of [[2004]]. That same year, Orange Range won New Artist of the Year award at the eighteenth annual Japan [[Gold Disc Awards]]. In spring [[2005]], they earned the Artist of the Year award.
-	After a number of successful albums and singles, Orange Range slowed down, partially due to the fact that founder member [[Kitao Kazuhito]] left in mid 2005. It was initially reported that this was due to tendonitis; though there were speculations that it was because of the band's creative differences as they were turning more hip hop than rock.	+	After a number of successful albums and singles, Orange Range slowed down, partially due to the fact that founder member [[Kitao Kazuhito]] left in mid 2005. It was initially reported that this was due to tendonitis; though there were speculations that it was because of the band's creative differences as they were turning more hip hop than rock.

	Their songs have been featured in TV dramas, anime, commercials, movies and even major events like the [[2006]] FIFA World Cup in Germany.		Their songs have been featured in TV dramas, anime, commercials, movies and even major events like the [[2006]] FIFA World Cup in Germany.
-	Plagiarism Allegations	+
-	Orange Range has been accused of plagiarism on a number of occasions, most notably with Locolotion, which was based around [[Carole King's]] single The Locomotion. It was later credited to Carole King when the song was released ON their album musiQ. [[Orange Boat]] was similarly credited as a cover of the [[Banana Boat]] Song, made famous by [[Harry Belafonte]]. The accusations intensified after interviews given to Japanese magazines. Some fans feel that [[Hiroyama Naoto’s]] comments were a bad attempt at humour. Others claim ~~that~~ that Orange Range are stealing old tunes and selling them under their young image.	+
		+	== Plagiarism Allegations ==
		+
		+	Orange Range has been accused of plagiarism on a number of occasions, most notably with [[Locolotion]], which was based around [[Carole King's]] single [[The Locomotion]]. It was later credited to Carole King when the song was released ON their album [[musiQ]]. [[Orange Boat]] was similarly credited as a cover of the [[Banana Boat]] Song, made famous by [[Harry Belafonte]]. The accusations intensified after interviews given to Japanese magazines. Some fans feel that [[Hiroyama Naoto’s]] comments were a bad attempt at humour. Others claim that Orange Range are stealing old tunes and selling them under their young image.


	== Members ==		== Members ==

-	* Guitar: Hiroyama Naoto	+	* '''Guitar''': Hiroyama Naoto
-	* Low Vocals: Miyamori Ryo	+	* '''Low Vocals''': Miyamori Ryo
-	* High Vocals: Ganeko Yamato	+	* '''High Vocals''': Ganeko Yamato
-	* Bass: Miyamori Yoh	+	* '''Bass''': Miyamori Yoh
-	* Mid Vocals: Hokama Hiroki	+	* '''Mid Vocals''': Hokama Hiroki
-	* Drums: Kitao Kazuhito (2002-July 2005)	+	* '''Drums''': Kitao Kazuhito (2002-July 2005)


	== Discography ==		== Discography ==
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	'''Singles'''		'''Singles'''
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	* Love Parade (2005)		* Love Parade (2005)
	* Onegai! Señorita (2005)		* Onegai! Señorita (2005)
-	* Kizuna (2005)	+	* Kizuna (2005)
	* Champione (2006)		* Champione (2006)
	* Un Rock Star (2006)		* Un Rock Star (2006)
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	== Exernal Links ==		== Exernal Links ==

-	*[www.orangerange.com/Official site] (Japanese).	+	* [www.orangerange.com/Official site] (Japanese)
-	*[http://kyou.nu/or/ English fan site]	+	* [http://kyou.nu/or/ English fan site]

	[[Category:Japanese Bands]]		[[Category:Japanese Bands]]

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-	*[www.orangerange.com/ Official site] (Japanese).	+	*[www.orangerange.com/Official site] (Japanese).
	*[http://kyou.nu/or/ English fan site]		*[http://kyou.nu/or/ English fan site]

	[[Category:Japanese Bands]]		[[Category:Japanese Bands]]

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New page: '''Orange Range''' is a Japanese hip-hop and rock band from Okinawa. It originated when childhood friends, Kitao (Kat-chan) Kazuhito (former drummer) and Hiroyama Naoto...

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'''Orange Range''' is a [[Japanese]] hip-hop and rock band from [[Okinawa]]. It originated when childhood friends, [[Kitao]] (Kat-chan) [[Kazuhito]] (former drummer) and [[Hiroyama Naoto]] (guitarist) decided to form a band. They recruited [[Miyamori Yoh]] (bassist), [[Hokama Hiroki]] (mid vocals), [[Yoh's]] brother, [[Ryo]] (low vocals) and [[Ganeko Yamato]] (high vocals), who paid an entrance fee of 200 yen to join. [[Naoto]] became the band's official leader after loosing at a game of paper-scissors-rock. The band's name came from Naoto's mother who thought they should be named after a colour. In their early days, Orange Range played mainly in small art houses and clubs. They started out as a cover band.

In [[2002]], Orange Range signed to [[Spice]] Music and released their first mini-album, [[Orange Ball]]. A year later, they signed to [[Sony]] Music and released two singles, [[Kirikirimai]] and [[Shanghai Honey]], in which the later debuted at number 5 in the [[Oricon]] charts. The band finally left their home of Okinawa and began touring across [[Japan]], opening for various acts such as Do As Infinity
After that, they gained even more fame when their next single, [[Viva Rock]], was featured as the third ending theme song for the hit anime [[Naruto]] and [[Rakuyou]] was used as a commercial song for [[Daiichi Kosho]] [[Mero Dam]]. Later that year, they released their first major album, 1st Contact, which entered the charts at number 2 and became the fifteenth highest selling album of [[2004]]. That same year, Orange Range won New Artist of the Year award at the eighteenth annual Japan [[Gold Disc]] Awards. In spring [[2005]], they earned the Artist of the Year award.
After a number of successful albums and singles, Orange Range slowed down, partially due to the fact that founder member [[Kitao Kazuhito]] left in mid 2005. It was initially reported that this was due to tendonitis; though there were speculations that it was because of the band's creative differences as they were turning more hip hop than rock.

Their songs have been featured in TV dramas, anime, commercials, movies and even major events like the [[2006]] FIFA World Cup in Germany.
Plagiarism Allegations
Orange Range has been accused of plagiarism on a number of occasions, most notably with Locolotion, which was based around [[Carole King's]] single The Locomotion. It was later credited to Carole King when the song was released ON their album musiQ. [[Orange Boat]] was similarly credited as a cover of the [[Banana Boat]] Song, made famous by [[Harry Belafonte]]. The accusations intensified after interviews given to Japanese magazines. Some fans feel that [[Hiroyama Naoto’s]] comments were a bad attempt at humour. Others claim that that Orange Range are stealing old tunes and selling them under their young image.

== Members ==

* Guitar: Hiroyama Naoto
* Low Vocals: Miyamori Ryo
* High Vocals: Ganeko Yamato
* Bass: Miyamori Yoh
* Mid Vocals: Hokama Hiroki
* Drums: Kitao Kazuhito (2002-July 2005)

== Discography ==

'''Singles'''

* Michishirube (2002)
* Kirikirimai (2003)
* Shanghai Honey (2003)
* Viva Rock (2003)
* Rakuyou (2003)
* Michishirube ~a road home~ (2004)
* Locolotion (2004)
* Chest (2004)
* Hana (2004)
* ~Asterisk~ (2004)
* Love Parade (2005)
* Onegai! Señorita (2005)
* Kizuna (2005)
* Champione (2006)
* Un Rock Star (2006)
* Sayonara (2006)
* Ika Summer (2007)
* Mini-Albums
* Orange Ball (2002)

'''Albums'''

* 1st Contact (2003)
* Musiq (2004)
* Natural (2005)
* Squeezed (2006)
* Orange Range (2006)

'''DVDs'''

* Video la Contact (2004)
* Video de Recital (2005)
* Live musiQ (2005)
* Live NATURAL (2006)

== Exernal Links ==

*[www.orangerange.com/ Official site] (Japanese).
*[http://kyou.nu/or/ English fan site]

[[Category:Japanese Bands]]