Radwimps facts for kids

Quick facts for kids RADWIMPS
RADWIMPS performing in 2016
Background information
Also known as	Rad (ラッド, Raddo), Misoshiru's (味噌汁'ｓ)
Origin	Kanagawa, Japan
Genres	Alternative rock indie rock post-punk pop rock funk rock jazz-rock emo rap rock
Years active	2001–present
Labels	Newtraxx (2003–2005) EMI Music Japan (2005–2013) Universal Music Japan (2013–present)
Associated acts	9mm Parabellum Bullet Bump of Chicken Chara Rize Terrakoya
Members	Yojiro Noda Akira Kuwahara Yusuke Takeda Satoshi Yamaguchi
Past members	Yūsuke Saiki Kei Asō Akio Shibafuji

Radwimps (ラッドウインプス, Raddo'uinpusu, stylized as RADWIMPS) is a popular Japanese rock music band. They started making music together in 2001. The band's name, RADWIMPS, comes from two English words: "rad" (meaning excellent or cool) and "wimp" (meaning a weak or timid person). So, the name can mean something like "excellent coward" or "super weakling."

Meet the Band Members

RADWIMPS has four main members who create their unique sound.

Yojiro Noda: Vocals and Guitar

Yojiro Noda was born on July 5, 1985. He is the lead singer of the band. He also plays the guitar. Yojiro writes most of the band's songs and lyrics.

Akira Kuwahara: Guitar and Leader

Akira Kuwahara was born on April 4, 1985. He plays the guitar for RADWIMPS. Akira is also known as the leader of the band.

Yusuke Takeda: Bass Guitar

Yusuke Takeda was born on May 24, 1985. He plays the bass guitar. The bass guitar provides the deep, rhythmic foundation for the band's music.

Satoshi Yamaguchi: Drums

Satoshi Yamaguchi was born on March 20, 1985. He is the drummer for RADWIMPS. The drums keep the beat and energy in their songs.

RADWIMPS' Music Albums

RADWIMPS has released many studio albums over the years. A studio album is a collection of new songs recorded in a music studio. Their music often mixes different styles like rock, pop, and even jazz.

Early Albums

• Radwimps (2003)
• Radwimps 2: Hatten Tojō (2005)
• Radwimps 3: Mujintō ni Motte Ikiwasureta Ichimai (2006)
• Radwimps 4: Okazu no Gohan (2006)

Later Albums and Movie Soundtracks

RADWIMPS became very famous for creating the music for popular animated movies. These movie soundtracks helped their music reach a global audience.

• Altocolony no Teiri (2009)
• Zettai Zetsumei (2011)
• Batsu to Maru to Tsumi to (2013)
• Your Name. (2016) - This album features songs from the hit movie Your Name..
• Human Bloom (2016)
• Anti Anti Generation (2018)
• Weathering with You (2019) - This album includes music from the movie Weathering with You.

Images for kids

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  A robot illustration.

• Yojiro Noda.jpg

  Yojiro Noda performing.