Ten years ago, akai SKY was a group of kids who formed a band to play covers of their favorite Japanese Rock and anime theme songs. They quickly discovered that playing covers just wasn’t enough and strived to create something entirely new. Influenced by a wide breadth of musical styles and genres, they are a four member American J-Rock band that combines Japanese and English lyrics to create unique music that bridges the gap between American and Japanese music while representing the Rock music they fell in love with so many years ago. Now celebrating their 10th anniversary, akai SKY is advancing American J-Rock music by continuing to merge influences from both countries and molding it into a new and exciting Rock-fueled music genre. Formed in 2005 by guitarist Hayashi and bassist Umi, vocalist Ryuusei and drummer Jinra joined akai SKY in 2008. They have performed over 70 shows at venues and events celebrating Asian and American culture and music across the United States. akai SKY has self-produced three EP releases – “Chasing Lights”, released on August 23, 2015, “Heart, Attack!” in March 2013 and “Tokyo Beat Riot” in 2010. In 2014, the group became the first American J-Rock band, and one of just 47 Japanese-language Pop and Rock artists, to play on Pandora radio. In 2012, akai SKY contributed a song to “Vivid Covers” a 20th anniversary tribute album to the internationally acclaimed J-Rock band L’Arc~en~Ciel. Reviews & Quotes: "Stand out tracks include “Marionette” with its spooky undercurrent and Visual Kei—inspired strings and harpsichord intro. Bass lines supplied by Umi and a percussive battle cry of of Japanese on “Fight On” propel the song from a standard Pop-Punk track to a song worthy of cranking the volume knob for.” – Nihongaku!! / RockOutJapan.com “The new akai SKY EP is AMAZING. I have zero regrets about ordering the deluxe edition, and everything is perfect.” – River Rey (listener) “Once you witness and hear the extravagant “Marionette” single and video, you realize Akai SKY are bringing another level of artistry. It’s classy, emotional and elegant. That’s not to say the band can’t still rock it out hard. “Fight on” is your ganbatte work out rock track. It’s an adrenaline builder.” – Sparkplugged “akai SKY is one of the first bands of their time. While most visual rock being made today is coming out of Japan, akai SKY hails from the United States… San Francisco to be exact.” – VKH Press “akai SKY’s discography is a tasteful opus, featuring several different musical genres that can appease the listeners’ diverse taste buds. Their songs have strongly shown the band’s main focus to listeners; providing an original sound that is unique and one kind.” – Ai Love Music