Ulfuls

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Ulfuls (ウルフルズ Urufuruzu) is a Japanese rock band from Osaka. The band name Ulfuls is derived from a misreading of the word "soulful," found on the cover of one of the band members' favorite records. They were signed by Toshiba-EMI in 1992, but after 15 years they transferred to Warner Music Group.

Ulfuls is currently on hiatus since 2009.

History

Having debuted in the early 1990s with a Beatle-esque single, "Yabure Kabure," they soon had numerous successes with singles, "Gattsu Da Ze!!," and "Banzai." Their lead singer is Tortoise Matsumoto. The other members are Ulful Keisuke on guitar, John B. Chopper on bass and Sankon Jr. on drums. In 1996 they wrote the song "Sky" for the film Gamera 2: Attack of Legion. In 1999 John B. Chopper left the group, which nevertheless continued on as a three member group. However, in 2002 Chopper returned to the group again, making it a four member group once more. The band's song "Ryoho for you" (両方 For You) was chosen as the 2007 summer Koshien baseball tournament official theme song. Their song "Baka Survivor" was used as the 2nd opening theme for the anime Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo (ボボボーボ・ボーボボ).

After being active for 21 years, Ulfuls announced they would stop touring following their "Yassa!" (ヤッサ！) outdoor concert event, held in Osaka on August 29th and 30th, 2009.

Members

  • Tortoise Matsumoto (トータス松本 Tōtasu Matsumoto, (1966-12-28) December 28, 1966): Lead vocals; real name Atsushi Matsumoto (松本 敦 Matsumoto Atsushi)
  • Ulful Keisuke (ウルフル ケイスケ Urufuru Keisuke, (1965-05-23) May 23, 1965): Guitar; real name Keisuke Iwamoto (岩本 圭介 Iwamoto Keisuke)
  • John B. Chopper (ジョン・B・チョッパー Jon Bī Choppā, (1967-11-04) November 4, 1967): Bass; real name Toshihiro Kuroda (黒田 利博 Kuroda Toshihiro)
  • Sankon Jr. (サンコンJr. Sankon Junia, (1970-10-13) October 13, 1970): Drums; real name Hiroyuki Sako (佐子 博幸 Sako Hiroyuki)

Discography

Singles

  • Yabure Kabure
  • Makamaka Bunbun
  • Yo No Naka Wonderful
  • Shakkin Daiō
  • Suttobasu
  • Tokoton De Ikō! (maxi)
  • Ōsaka Strut - Part II (maxi)
  • Sun Sun Sun '95 (maxi)
  • Gattsu Da Ze!!
  • バンザイ〜好きでよかった〜 (Banzai ~Suki De Yokatta~)
  • Boogie Woogie '96 (maxi)
  • Sora
  • Commesong No.1 (limited release)
  • Sore Ga Kotae Da!
  • Kawaii Hito
  • Siawase Desu Ka
  • Makase Nasai
  • Asobō
  • Young Soul Dynamite (maxi)
  • Yume (maxi)
  • Ashita Ga Arusa
  • Naniwa Genome
  • Gamushara ~Atsuku Nare~ / Jiken Da! (maxi)
  • Waraereba (maxi)
  • ええねん (Eenen)
  • Baka Survivor
  • Abaredasu
  • サムライソウル (Samurai Soul)
  • Naketekuru

Albums

Bakuhatsu On Parade (December 14, 1994)

  1. Hussle
  2. Bakkari Sukkiri
  3. Boku no Hou ga Ii noni
  4. Papaiya Mamaiya
  5. Nigero
  6. Dare Yori mo
  7. Record Mawasu yo
  8. Ii Onna
  9. Kanashikunai
  10. Itsumo Genki
  11. Kaerou
  12. Ii Mouke
  13. Yabure Kabure
  • Suttobasu
  • バンザイ　(Banzai)
  • Ulfuls Box (vinyl limited release)

Let's Go (March 26, 1997)

  1. Ulfuls AAP no Theme
  2. Heart ni Tsukisasare
  3. Sore ga Kotae da! (Album Version)
  4. Oyasumi Tokyo
  5. Give Me, Chance wo Kureyo
  6. Let's Go Monday
  7. Tsugihagi Boogie Woogie '97
  8. Hansei Nanka Shinai
  9. Nenreifushou no Myouna Onna
  10. Hayai Toko Sare
  11. Sora (Album Version)

Thank You For The Music (June 17, 1998)

  1. Thank You for the Music
  2. Makasenasai
  3. Aishiteru
  4. Kawaii Hito
  5. Zen Nihon Mukashibanashi Senshuken
  6. Genki wo Dashite
  7. Atama wa Karappo
  8. Aho Rashii
  9. Yada ze
  10. Shiawase desu ka
  11. Hoshi wo Miteita
  12. Asobou
  13. Yada ze (hidden track)
  14. Tighten Up ~Shimatte Ikou~ (hidden track)
  15. (hidden track)

Stupid & Honest (April 21, 1999)

  1. Ii Onna
  2. Aishiteru
  3. Banzai ~Suki de Yokatta~
  4. Kimi Dake wo
  5. Ano Musume ni Aitai
  6. Ii tai Koto wa Soredake
  7. Jikken 4 Gou
  8. Aru hi no Koto
  9. Wonderful World
  10. Kokoro
  11. Boku no Jinsei no Ima wa nan Shou me Gurai Darou
  12. Subete wa Alright

Trophy (December 8, 1999)

  1. Young Soul Dynamite
  2. Mege Mege 2000
  3. Waltz!
  4. Yume
  5. Kono Mama de Iyou
  6. Honkey Man
  7. Yuurei
  8. Kokoro
  9. AAP-Funk ~Do-Ya Minna!~
  10. Ikutsu ni Nattemo
  11. Shou - Chuu - Kou - Dai ~Trophy wo Kakageyou~

Best Da Ze!! (April 28, 2001)

  1. Guts da ze!!
  2. Banzai! ~Suki de Yokatta~
  3. Kawaii Hito
  4. Ashita ga Arusa (Georgia de Iki Mashou-hen)
  5. Sore ga Kotae da!
  6. Asobou
  7. Ulfuls AAP no Theme
  8. Osaka Strut
  9. Maka se na Sai
  10. Tokoton de Ikou!
  11. Wonderful World
  12. Young Soul Dynamite
  13. Suttobasu
  14. SUN SUN SUN '95
  15. Yabure Kabure
  16. Shakkin Daiou
  17. Love Love Icchokusen
  18. Boku no Jinsei no Ima wa na ni Shou me Guraidarou
  19. Ii Onna

ウルフルズ　(Ulfuls) (March 27, 2002)

  1. Jiken da!
  2. I've Gotchu!
  3. Waraeba
  4. Yu-nakare
  5. Rendezvous Cho
  6. Oyaji no Uta
  7. Tsu Tsu Ura Ura
  8. Shunkashuutou
  9. Gamushara ~Atsuku Nare~
  10. Baka Dakara
  11. Angel
  • Ulfuls 10 Shūnen 5 Jikan Live!!

ええねん　(Eenen) (December 12, 2003)

  1. Eenen
  2. Tatta Ima!
  3. Ai ga Nakucha
  4. Otoko no Naka no Otoko
  5. Kuruman
  6. Te wo Tsunaide
  7. Aho de Kekko
  8. Wasurechimae
  9. Omoidase
  10. Animal
  11. Oide yo Cha Cha Cha
  12. Soba ni Iru no wa Dare
  13. Kimi ni Sasageyou
  14. Issai Gassai
  15. Yuugata Friend

9 (Nine) (February 25, 2005)

  1. Baka Survivor
  2. Zenshin In The Street
  3. Uta
  4. Omae no Koto sa
  5. Nyaa Ho Ho
  6. Terase
  7. Buki
  8. Hora Isoge
  9. Maido Happy
  10. Abaredasu (full version)
  11. Daijoubu

YOU (March 14, 2006)

  1. Boku no Mono (YOU version)
  2. Samurai Soul (album mix)
  3. Yeah Yeah
  4. 39 (Thank You)
  5. Hitori Aruki
  6. Gaimen King
  7. Iyan Naru
  8. Puripuri Baby
  9. Kawaii Hito II
  10. Kuchiguse
  11. Nante Saikou
  12. Afuredasu
  • Best Yanen

Keep On, Move On

  1. Tashika Na Koto
  2. Jounetsu A GO GO
  3. Hanasaka Fever
  4. Nakete Kuru
  5. Kakko Tsukete
  6. Anmari Kouta
  7. Keep On Bushi
  8. Move On Ondo
  9. Aketeke! Shin No Doa
  10. Koi No Namida
  11. Mune No...
  12. Ryouhou For You
  13. Yonin

Virtual Albums

  • iTunes Originals - Ulfuls (Japanese exclusive)

VHS/DVD

  • Ulful V (Ulfuls DVD)
  • Ulful V Jū
  • Live In Japan
  • Ai Yue Ni Aa, Au Yue Ni Bakuhatsu!!
  • Ulfuls Ga Yatte Kureru Yassa! Yassa! Yassa!
  • Ashita Ga Aru Sa "Kaze Fukeba Shoshikantetsu" (DVD Single)
  • Ulfuls Ga Yatte Kureru Yassa! Yassa! Yassassa!
  • Tsū Tsū Ura Ura
  • Eenen Osakan Graffiti
  • Ulfuls at Budōkan

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