Do As Infinity

Little late for the post, :beatyou: will hunt down a recording if possible.

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After five years, pop duo Do As Infinity (DAI) is reopening their official fan club gDive At Ith on October 11th. The name stems from fan requests when they announced their breakup. New fan club members will get an original face towel as a present. D.A.I is currently working with online website Nico Nico Douga for a new program.

On October 2nd D.A.I is holding their 12th anniversary commemoration live gDo As Inifinity 12th Anniversary ~FREE SOUL! FREE SPIRITS! ~Vol.3~h at Hibiya Kokaido.

D.A.I is also releasing a new single gTasogareh on November 16th. It will be the ending theme song to video game series gSengoku BASARA 3 Utageh (which is releasing November 10th by Capcom/PS3/Wii).

Their anniversary live will be broadcasted on Nico Nico Douga and USTREAM.

Oricon

Some shots of DAI's 12 anniversary concert that took place in Sept. 29th at Hibiya Kokaido. :dancing: It was also aired on USTREAM by about 20,000 viewers.
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Few more shots from DAI's anniversary show, can't find any recordings of it :grumble: ...yet, wouldn't doubt if a DVD comes out of it, they ended up playing 24 songs in the show, reviews of it are quite positive. :mrgreen:
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Here's the info and cover for DAI's new single coming out on 11/16. :dancing:
[CD]
1. ‰©¨ | Tasogare
2. Tightrope Dancer
3. ‰©¨ -instrumental- | Tasogare -instrumental-

[DVD]
1.u‰©¨ -Music Clip-v | Tasogare -Music Clip-
“Á“T‰f‘œFuí‘BASARA3 ‰ƒvPV -‰©¨- | Bonus Tasogare BASARA3 version PV

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^ "boys" ??? :headscratch:

Has Van chan gotten a sex change operation?

Methinks that post is spam.

^^ Me thinks you're right, Ban chan just wishes he would go.... :twisted:
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gaijinmark wrote:Methinks that post is spam.

That's what I thought, but I need someone else for confirmation.

Deleted. :grumble:

PV for the Tasogare single is now out. :dancing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJmqSM0pXnk#ws

:woot: :dancing:

Do As Infinity announces new album + nationwide tour

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Do As Infinity has announced that theyfll be releasing a new album called gTIME MACHINEh on February 29th. In conjunction with this albumfs release, the duo will also be embarking on a nationwide tour titled, gDo As Infinity LIVE

gRight now, we are in the middle of production, so itfs hard to explain the detailsc h the duo began before continuing, gWe are working on many songs that will be perfect for our concerts, so please wait for it!h

The album will come in both limited and regular editions. The limited edition will come with a DVD containing music videos and footage from their 12th anniversary live, held on October 2nd at Hibiya Outdoor Stage.

Furthermore, Do As Infinityfs tour will kick off on March 31st at Toda Civic Cultural Hall in Saitama, and will wrap up on June 22nd at Aster Plaza in Hiroshima, for a total of 9 performances.

Oricon

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Like last year, DAI will be doing another New Years Eve countdown show, it's actually 2 shows, details from their website:

[Dec 30] Do As Infinity COUNTDOWN LIVE "‚ä‚­”N—ˆ‚é”NƒCƒ“ƒtƒBƒjƒeƒB11¨12"`King of Thirty`
Door open: 17:15
Event start: 18:00

[Dec 31] Do As Infinity COUNTDOWN LIVE "‚ä‚­”N—ˆ‚é”NƒCƒ“ƒtƒBƒjƒeƒB11¨12"`Let's Spend the Night Together`
Door open: 21:45
Event start: 22:30

Venue: Shinagawa Stellar Bar for both days
Ticket price: 6,300 yen for a day. 11,000 yen if you buy for 2 days.

Think it may already be sold out but perhaps like last year will be streamed via Nico2.

Do As Infinityfs gKoiutah to be the theme song for movie, eWatashi no Ojisanf

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Itfs been announced that Do As Infinityfs new song gKoiutah will be the theme song for director Hosono Tatsuokifs upcoming movie, eWatashi no Ojisane.

This movie is based on the award-winning novel of the same name by Renjou Mikihiko, which tells the story of a forbidden love between a cameraman and his niece.

gKoiutah was written just for this upcoming movie and will be part of Do As Infinityfs album gTIME MACHINEh, which is planned for release on February 29th.

eWatashi no Ojisanf is set to hit theaters nationwide on March 3rd.

Oricon

Shots of DAI from their first of 2 Countdown shows. :muack:
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Do As Infinity to release 10th album :woot:

Do As Infinity has announced that they will be releasing their 10th original album, gDo As Infinity Xg, on October 10th.

The announcement was made during the final stop of the duofs nationwide tour, eDo As Infinity Live Tour 2012-TIME MACHINE-e on July 7th at Shibuya Kokaido. They wrapped up their tour which attracted over 10,000 people, saying, gTo be able to release 10 original albumsc everyone thank you!h Footage from this concert will be included in the CD+DVD version of the album.

Prior to the albumfs release, Do As Infinity will hold an event for fan club members called eDo As Infinity 13th Anniversary-Dive At It Limited Live 2012e on September 29th at SHIBUYA-AX. As this day also marks the anniversary of their debut, Kameda Seiji, who has been supporting the duo as the sound producer, will be joining on bass. The set list will be chosen by the fans, and itfs said to be a memorial live that will celebrate their 13th anniversary.

Additionally, itfs been announced that Do As Infinity will be holding their customary countdown live, gDo As Infinity COUNTDOWN LIVE eYuku Toshi Kuru Toshi Infinity 12¨13Œg, on December 30th and 31st at Shinagawa Stella Ball.

Source: natalie

We might need to put hitomi #1 on suicide watch.


Tomiko Van announces marriage

Do As Infinityfs vocalist Van Tomiko has gotten married in mid-September. This surprise announcement was made during the encore of the unitfs live concert at Shibuya AX on September 29th.

According to sources, Vanfs husband is a non-celebrity man who is 4 years her junior. Hefs described as an gikemen with a fresh and neat impressiong. The two immediately started dating after meeting last summer. They submitted their marriage papers at the ward office in mid-September.

During the concert, Van stated, gI wanted to make my marriage announcement first to my fans who have always supported me.h She also commented, gHefs a kind and faithful person who supports me with a broad mind. While understanding and helping each other, I want to spend my life with him. It would make me happy if you would watch over us warmly.h

This day marked Do As Infinityfs g13th birthdayh. They performed a total of 23 songs including tracks off of their upcoming 10th album, gDo As Infinity Xh (October 10th release).

Source: Daily Sports

Well, at least she waited until after getting married:

Tomiko Van announces her pregnancy

Do As Infinity's vocalist Van Tomiko has announced that she is pregnant with her first child.

On Do As Infinity's official website, Van expressed, "From the bottom of my heart, I am happy that we will be gaining a new family member. Everyday, I am surprised and impressed by the mystery of the small life that is growing inside me. I am healthy both in mind and body. I will do my very best with the year-end lives."

Van married a non-celebrity man in mid-September 2012. During that time, she introduced her husband as "a kind and faithful person who supports me with a broad mind."

Do As Infinity will hold their annual countdown live on December 30th and 31st at Stella Ball in Tokyo. Then on January 1st, they will release a best-of album to kick off their 15th anniversary year. Furthermore, their tour 'Do As Infinity 15th Anniversary Live Tour' which was scheduled in spring will be held in fall instead.

Source: natalie

Update:

Tomiko Van gives birth to a baby boy

On June 18, Do As Infinity's vocalist Van Tomiko announced through her fan club website the birth of her first child.

According to the announcement, Van gave birth to a 3,450 gram (7lbs 9oz) baby boy on June 13. She joyfully stated, "Both my son and I are healthy. It was past the due date, but there were no big troubles. He was born safely in the presence of my husband. My heart is full of happiness of being able to hold our long-awaited child." She then expressed her gratitude, "I am making my first report to those who have supported me and to those who were waiting for this news, with gratitude."

Van married a non-celebrity man 4 years her junior in December of 2012.

Source: Sponichi Annex via Yahoo! Japan

Do As Infinity to celebrate 15th anniversary with live tour

On September 29, Do As Infinity celebrated their 15 year anniversary of their debut. To commemorate this occasion, they have announced that they will hold a year-end live tour titled 'Do As Infinity 15th Anniversary - End Of The Year'14 -'.

As a customary practice, Do As Infinity has held an annual countdown live from 2009 to 2013. However, this year, the group has decided to do something different by holding shows in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka.

In addition, Do As Infinity will be in charge of the new opening theme for TV Tokyo's anime 'FAIRY TAIL'. Their new song "Mysterious Magic" can be heard when 'FAIRY TAIL' airs on October 18.

[Do As Infinity 15th Anniversary - End Of The Year'14 -]

Sunday, December 21 - THE BOTTOM LINE (Aichi)
Tuesday, December 23 - BIGCAT (Osaka)
Saturday, December 27 - Ebisu The Garden Hall (Tokyo)

Source: natalie

Do As Infinity to hold nationwide tour in Spring

Do As Infinity will hold a nationwide tour, titled 'The Best of Do As Infinity Live Tour 2015 -BRAND NEW DAYS-', starting this April.

The last time Do As Infinity held a nationwide tour was about 2 years ago in 2013. Their upcoming tour will be held to coincide their new album "BRAND NEW DAYS", which will be released on February 25. It will kick off on April 5 at CLUB CITTA' with a finale on June 13 at Shibuya Kokaido.


[The Best of Do As Infinity Live Tour 2015 -BRAND NEW DAYS-]

Sunday, April 5 - CLUB CITTA' (Kanagawa)
Saturday, April 11 - Aomori Quarter (Aomori)
Sunday, April 12 - Sendai Rensa (Miyagi)
Saturday, April 18 - DRUM LOGOS (Fukuoka)
Sunday, April 19 - Kumamoto B.9 V1 (Kumamoto)
Friday, April 24 - MAIRO (Toyama)
Saturday, April 25 - Niigata LOTS (Niigata)
Wednesday, April 29 - Sapporo KRAPS HALL (Hokkaido)
Monday, May 4 - Hiroshima CLUB QUATTRO (Hiroshima)
Tuesday, May 5 - CRAZYMAMA KINGDOM (Okayama)
Saturday, May 9 - Matsuyama SALON KITTY (Ehime)
Sunday, May 10 - Takamatsu MONSTER (Kagawa)
Saturday, May 16 - Wako Shimin Bunka Center (Saitama)
Saturday, May 30 - Morinomiya Piloti Hall (Osaka)
Saturday, June 6 - Zepp Nagoya (Aichi)
Saturday, June 13 - Shibuya Kokaido (Tokyo)

Source: natalie

Do As Infinity's Tomiko Van pregnant with 2nd child

Do As Infinity's Van Tomiko is pregnant with her second child.

According to reports, the singer has already entered her stable period and is due sometime in December. Do As Infinity's 16th anniversary live "Do As Infinity 16th Anniversary`October's Garden`" on October 12th at Hibiya Open-Air Music Hall will be held as scheduled. Along with the pregnancy announcement, Van commented, "We are happy to be welcoming a new family member. I am doing well in both mind and body."

Van married a non-celebrity man in September of 2012. The couple welcomed their first child, a boy, in June of 2014.

Source: natalie

gaijinmark wrote:Do As Infinity's Tomiko Van pregnant with 2nd child

Do As Infinity's Van Tomiko is pregnant with her second child.

I guess she wants to have enough kids to start another band. :D