Vaundy

Vaundy
Born (2000-06-06) June 6, 2000 (age 24)
Other namesVaundy Engawa
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Musical career
GenresJ-pop
Years active2019–present
LabelsSDR, Sacra Music
Websitehttps://vaundy.jp/

Vaundy is a Japanese musician. He started his career in 2019 by independently uploading online, before breaking out late in the year with the song "Tokyo Flash".[1] He has released songs for multiple TV series, including "Hadaka no Yuusha" for Ranking of Kings and "Chainsaw Blood" for Chainsaw Man.[2][3]

History

Vaundy got his start by releasing songs independently onto YouTube in 2019. He broke out in December of the same year with his song "Tokyo Flash". Following this success, he was selected as one of Spotify's "Early Noise 2020" artists, and was named a "Space Shower Retsuden New Force" artist for 2020.[4][5] He released his debut album Strobo on May 27, 2020.[6] It peaked at number 5 on the Oricon Albums Chart.[7] A song from the album, titled "Tomoshibi", was used as the theme song for the 2020 drama Tokyo Love Story.[8]

He released the EP Hadaka no Yuusha on February 23, 2022. It included the song of the same name, which was used as the opening for the anime Ranking of Kings.[2] It peaked at number 6 on the Oricon charts.[9] He collaborated with singer Ado on the song "Backlight", which was used in the soundtrack of the movie One Piece Film: Red.[10] On September 8–9, 2022, he performed two shows at the Nippon Budokan.[11] On October 12, he released the Chainsaw Man ending theme "Chainsaw Blood".[12] It peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100.[13] He performed on the 73rd Kōhaku Uta Gassen to end the year performing "Kaijū no Hana Uta" and "Omokage (co-performing with Milet, Aimer, Lilas Ikuta)".[14] This performance helped him reach 2nd on the Billboard Japan Top Artists chart, and the song he performed, "Kaijū no Hanauta", jumped to #3 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, later peaking at #2.[15][16][17] On Billboard Japan's 2023 end of year artist charts, he was ranked #4, while "Kaijū no Hanauta" was ranked #3 on the year end Hot 100.[18]

On November 15, 2023, he released his second album Replica.[19] His song "Todome no Ichigeki" (トドメの一撃, lit. "Finishing Strike"), which features Cory Wong, was used as the ending theme song for the second season of the anime Spy × Family.[20] On December 3, 2023, it was revealed that Doraemon: Nobita's Earth Symphony would use Vaundy's latest song "Time Paradox" as the theme song of the film.[21] In June 2024, it was revealed that "Homunculus" (ホムンクルス) would be used as the theme song for the film My Hero Academia: You're Next.[22] In August 2024, his song "Gift" was also used as the ending theme song for the film.[23] In November 2024, it was revealed that "Hashire Sakamoto" (走れSAKAMOTO, lit. "Run, Sakamoto") will be used as the opening theme song for the anime Sakamoto Days.[24]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
JPN
[25] 		JPN
Comb
[A][26] 		JPN
Hot
[27]
Strobo 5 6 4
Replica
  • Released: November 15, 2023
  • Label: SDR
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming, LP, cassette
 3 3 2

Extended plays

List of extended plays, with selected chart positions
Title EP details Peak chart positions
JPN
[28] 		JPN
Comb
[B][29]
Hadaka no Yuusha
(裸の勇者; Naked Hero) 		6 5

Charted singles and songs

List of singles and songs as lead artist, with selected chart positions, certifications and album name
Title Year Peaks Album
JPN
Comb
[C][29] 		KOR
[30]
"Fukakouryoku" (不可幸力) 2020 42 — Strobo
"Kaiju no Hanauta" (怪獣の花唄) 5 —
"Napori" 24 —
"Shiwaawase" (しわあわせ) 2021 45 — Replica
"Hana Uranai" (花占い) 33 —
"Odoriko" (踊り子) 20 79
"Koikaze ni nosete" (恋風邪にのせて) 2022 26 —
"Chainsaw Blood" 14 —
"Hitomi bore" (瞳惚れ) 50 —
"Sonna Bitter na Hanashi" (そんなbitterな話) 2023 22 —
"Time Paradox" (タイムパラドックス) 2024 6 — TBA
"Homunculus" (ホムンクルス) 14 —
"Gift" —
"Hashire Sakamoto" (走れSAKAMOTO) 2025 — —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee(s)/work(s) Result Ref.
MTV Europe Music Awards 2021 Best Japanese Act Vaundy Nominated [31]
MTV Video Music Awards Japan Best Visual Effects "Shiwaawase" Won [32]
MTV Video Music Awards Japan 2022 Artist of the Year Vaundy Won [33]

Notes

  1. ^ The Oricon Combined Albums Chart was established on December 24, 2018.
  2. ^ The Oricon Combined Singles Chart was established on December 24, 2018.
  3. ^ The Oricon Combined Singles Chart was established on December 24, 2018.

References

  1. ^ 日本経済新聞社・日経BP社 (11 November 2020). "YouTubeで急上昇、Vaundy 「違和感入れるのを意識」｜エンタメ！｜NIKKEI STYLE". NIKKEI STYLE (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-01-11.
  2. ^ a b "Vaundy、TVアニメ『王様ランキング』第2クールOP"裸の勇者"アニメーションコラボMVを公開－rockinon.com｜https://rockinon.com/news/detail/201426". rockinon.com (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-01-11.
  3. ^ "チェンソーマン：米津玄師がテレビアニメOP担当 EDは週替わり マキシマム ザ ホルモン、Eve、Aimerら". MANTANWEB（まんたんウェブ） (in Japanese). 19 September 2022. Retrieved 2023-01-11.
  4. ^ "Spotifyが今年躍進を期待するネクストブレイクアーティスト「Early Noise 2020」にNovelbright、Vaundy、藤井 風、Karin.ら10組発表 | SPICE - エンタメ特化型情報メディア スパイス". SPICE（スパイス）｜エンタメ特化型情報メディア スパイス. Retrieved 2023-01-11.
  5. ^ "スペシャがイチオシの新人選ぶ「NEW FORCE」にKarin.、SASUKE、Vaundy、Rin音ら7組". 音楽ナタリー (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-01-11.
  6. ^ "Vaundy、1st AL『strobo』より「灯火」先行リリース 「この楽曲が灯火のような存在になって欲しい」 - Spincoaster (スピンコースター)" (in Japanese). 2020-04-27. Retrieved 2023-01-11.
  7. ^ "strobo | Vaundy". ORICON NEWS. Retrieved 2023-01-11.
  8. ^ "Vaundy、令和の『東京ラブストーリー』主題歌に抜擢". BARKS (in Japanese). 13 April 2020. Retrieved 2023-01-11.
  9. ^ "裸の勇者(初回生産限定盤) | Vaundy". ORICON NEWS. Retrieved 2023-01-11.
  10. ^ Dempsey, Liam (2022-06-15). "Ado Shares Breathtaking Music Video for ONE PIECE FILM RED's Main Theme Song [UPDATED]". Crunchyroll. Retrieved 2023-06-15.
  11. ^ "9/8(木)、9(金) 開催 Vaundy one man live at BUDOKAN "深呼吸" 当日券販売のお知らせ". Vaundy Official Website (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-01-11.
  12. ^ Department, Skream! Editorial. "Vaundy、TVアニメ"チェンソーマン"第1話エンディング・テーマ「CHAINSAW BLOOD」MV公開". Skream! 邦楽ロック・洋楽ロック ポータルサイト. Retrieved 2023-01-11.
  13. ^ Cabison, Rosalie (2013-01-02). "Billboard Japan Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-01-11.
  14. ^ Michel, Patrick St (2022-11-16). "The return of K-pop and a cartoon cameo dot this year's 'Kohaku' lineup". The Japan Times. Retrieved 2023-01-11.
  15. ^ "Billboard Japan Top Artists". January 11, 2023. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
  16. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100". January 11, 2023.
  17. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 | Charts". Billboard JAPAN (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-03-08.
  18. ^ Japan, Billboard (2023-12-07). "YOASOBI, King & Prince Hit No. 1 on Billboard Japan's 2023 Year-End Charts". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
  19. ^ "Vaundyの3年半ぶりアルバム発売決定、フジロックのステージで発表". 音楽ナタリー (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  20. ^ Joanna, Cayanan (25 September 2023). "Spy×Family Anime 2nd Season's Main Trailer Unveils Theme Songs, Artists". Anime News Network. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  21. ^ アニソン・アニメ音楽のポータルサイト, リスアニ！-. "Vaundy、新曲「タイムパラドックス」が「映画ドラえもん のび太の地球交響楽」主題歌に決定！". リスアニ！ – アニソン・アニメ音楽のポータルサイト (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-02-16.
  22. ^ Mateo, Alex (17 June 2024). "My Hero Academia: You're Next Film's Trailer Reveals Theme Song by Vaundy". Anime News Network. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  23. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (2 August 2024). "Vaundy Also Performs Ending Theme for My Hero Academia: You're Next Film". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
  24. ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (12 November 2024). "Sakamoto Days Anime's Video Unveils Opening Song, January 11 Debut, 2-Part Run". Anime News Network. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  25. ^ "Vaundyのアルバム" [Vaundy albums] (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
  26. ^ "Vaundy on Oricon Combined Albums Chart" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  27. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Albums". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved January 15, 2023.
  28. ^ "Vaundyのアルバム" [Vaundy albums] (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
  29. ^ a b "Vaundy on Oricon Combined Singles Chart" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  30. ^ "Digital Chart – Week 28 of 2024". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 18, 2024.
  31. ^ "音楽授賞式「MTV EMA」の日本部門にオーサム、Eve、櫻坂46、STUTS、Vaundyがノミネート" [Awesome, Eve, Sakurazaka46, STUTS, Vaundy nominated for Japan category of music award ceremony "MTV EMA"]. Natalie (in Japanese). October 20, 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
  32. ^ "MTV VMAJ 2021 Winners" (in Japanese). MTV Video Music Awards Japan. December 18, 2021. Archived from the original on December 11, 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
  33. ^ "MTV VMAJ 2022 Winners" (in Japanese). MTV Video Music Awards Japan. November 2, 2022. Retrieved January 11, 2023.