Romantic Mode
Japanese pop group
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Romantic Mode (stylized as ROMANTIC MODE) was a Japanese pop group that debuted in 1996 with their first single, "Dreams." The members are Akira Asakura (vocals), Masaki Suzukawa (guitars/keyboards), and Joe Rinoie (keyboards/backup vocals).
Also known asROmantic Mode, RO-M
OriginJapan
GenresPop, dance, electronic, anime
Years active1995 – 1999
Romantic Mode | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | ROmantic Mode, RO-M |
| Origin | Japan |
| Genres | Pop, dance, electronic, anime |
| Years active | 1995 – 1999 |
| Labels | King Records (1996 – 1998) Toshiba EMI (1999) |
| Members | Akira Asakura Joe Rinoie Masaki Suzukawa |
Their style is electronic pop.
Two of their songs, "DREAMS" and "Resolution," were used in the anime After War Gundam X as the first and second opening songs, respectively.
The group broke up soon after their last album was released in 1999. However, Akira Asakura continued as a solo artist initially under her birthname, Saori Saito, but reverted to her stagename in 2005.
Discography
Singles
Albums
- 21 August 1996: ROmantic Mode [sic]
- 21 December 1996: Vision of Love
- 22 October 1997: Dimensions
- 25 March 1999: romantic pleasures
Personnel
- Akira Asakura – vocals
- Joe Rinoie – keyboards, backing vocals
- Masaki Suzukawa – guitar, keyboards
