{"product_id":"asian-kung-fu-generation-アフターダーク-4db981","title":"CD Asian Kung-Fu Generation – アフターダーク","description":"\u003ctable id=\"trackings\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"track\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eアフターダーク\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"track\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e由比ヶ浜カイト\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION – アフターダーク (After Dark)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a definitive 2007 single release from the titans of Japanese indie-rock. Released through \u003cstrong\u003eKi\/oon Records\u003c\/strong\u003e, this track marked a triumphant return for the band following a brief hiatus and an arena tour, eventually serving as the high-energy 7th opening theme for the hit anime \u003cem\u003eBLEACH\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe single is widely celebrated for its \"overwhelming sense of release\" and technical execution. Fans and critics alike praise the track for its speed-driven percussion and \"slashing\" guitar intro, which gives way to a melodic chorus steeped in the band’s signature \"melancholy rock\" aesthetic. It captures a moment of musical maturity, bridging the gap between their landmark album \u003cem\u003eSol-fa\u003c\/em\u003e and the refined sounds of \u003cem\u003eWorld World World\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIconic Sound:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features the band's trademark intricate arpeggios and emotional vocals by Masafumi Goto.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnime Pedigree:\u003c\/strong\u003e Famously used as a \u003cem\u003eBLEACH\u003c\/em\u003e opening theme, making it a nostalgic favorite for fans worldwide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignificance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regarded as a \"restart\" for the band, showcasing a polished production style that influenced modern J-Rock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVisuals:\u003c\/strong\u003e The physical CD single features distinctive cover art depicting a rooster, a classic staple of the band's Yusuke Nakamura-designed aesthetic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eWhether you are a longtime follower of AKFG or discovered their \"melancholy soul\" through \u003cem\u003eBocchi the Rock!\u003c\/em\u003e, this single is an essential piece of J-Rock history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"420\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/J_IsnEZcl4E\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Asian Kung-Fu Generation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53364865040730,"sku":"B4582117987673","price":12.45,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/0034\/8615\/files\/NC0yNjUyLmpwZWc_44255a78-28f7-45af-a9b6-e5791e972e13.jpg?v=1768765907","url":"https:\/\/cdholikas.lt\/products\/asian-kung-fu-generation-%e3%82%a2%e3%83%95%e3%82%bf%e3%83%bc%e3%83%80%e3%83%bc%e3%82%af-4db981","provider":"CDholikas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}