nano.RIPE

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Formed: 1998 Genres: J-POP, Rock (Pop Rock)

Introduction: nano.RIPE is a two-piece Japanese pop rock band under record label Lantis (2010–), affiliated with the entertainment office Highway Star.

Biography: The band was formed in 1998 with the members Kimiko and Jun who were classmates in their prefectural high school in Chiba. They debuted as an indie band in 2008, releasing one single and three albums before they eventually made their major debut in 2010, while also signing to record label Lantis in the same year.

Members:

• Kimiko (季美子, きみコ) – vocalist, guitarist, in-charge of lyrics (1998–)
• Sasaki Jun (佐々木淳, ササキジュン) – guitarist, chorus, in-charge of composition (1998–)

Former Members:

• Abe Nobuyuki (アベノブユキ) – bassist (2010–2016)
• Yuuki Aoyama (青山友樹) – drummer (2013–2016) (deceased)
• shinn. – drummer (–2011)

Support Members:

• Hiroki Takahashi (高橋宏貴) – drummer
• Abe Nobuyuki (アベノブユキ) – bassist
• Naoya "choku" Suzuki (鈴木"choku"直也) – bassist
• Takumi Sugama (菅間匠) – drummer