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 25th, 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, coincidentally the band who did one of Bleach (an anime'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)