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The band Official Hige Dandism originated from which prefecture in Japan?
Answer: False
Explanation: The band Official Hige Dandism originated from Shimane Prefecture, not Tokyo Prefecture.
Official Hige Dandism was formed in the year 2015.
Answer: False
Explanation: Official Hige Dandism was formed in the year 2012, not 2015.
From which prefecture in Japan did Official Hige Dandism originate?
Answer: Shimane Prefecture
Explanation: Official Hige Dandism originated from Shimane Prefecture, Japan.
In what year was the band Official Hige Dandism formed?
Answer: 2012
Explanation: Official Hige Dandism was formed in the year 2012.
Satoshi Fujihara fulfills which roles within Official Hige Dandism?
Answer: True
Explanation: Satoshi Fujihara is the lead vocalist and also plays percussion and keyboards in Official Hige Dandism.
Which of these is NOT one of the four members of Official Hige Dandism listed in the source?
Answer: Kenji Fujiwara
Explanation: The four members of Official Hige Dandism are Satoshi Fujihara, Daisuke Ozasa, Makoto Narazaki, and Masaki Matsuura. Kenji Fujiwara is not a member.
Which of the following best describes the primary musical genre associated with Official Hige Dandism?
Answer: True
Explanation: The predominant musical genre identified with Official Hige Dandism is pop rock.
Does the band's name, Official Hige Dandism, translate to 'Official Moustache Dandies' in English?
Answer: False
Explanation: While 'Hige' translates to moustache or facial hair and 'Dandism' relates to dandyism, the name does not directly translate to 'Official Moustache Dandies' but rather implies a sophisticated, perhaps mature, masculine aesthetic.
Which of the following best describes the primary musical genre associated with Official Hige Dandism?
Answer: Pop Rock
Explanation: The predominant musical genre identified with Official Hige Dandism is pop rock.
What does the 'Hige' part of the band's name, Official Hige Dandism, translate to in this context?
Answer: Moustache / Facial Hair
Explanation: Within the context of the band's name, 'Hige' translates to facial hair, most commonly understood as a moustache.
Official Hige Dandism entered into a contract with the major label Pony Canyon in which year?
Answer: True
Explanation: Official Hige Dandism signed with the major label Pony Canyon in 2018.
The major debut single released by Official Hige Dandism was titled "Traveler".
Answer: False
Explanation: The major debut single released by Official Hige Dandism was titled 'No Doubt'. 'Traveler' is the title of their debut studio album.
Official Hige Dandism's debut studio album, "Traveler", was released in 2018 and reached number two on the Japan Albums Chart.
Answer: False
Explanation: The debut studio album 'Traveler' was released on October 9, 2019, and reached number one on the Japan Albums Chart, not number two in 2018.
The indie debut mini-album by Official Hige Dandism is titled "Love to Peace wa Kimi no Naka" and was released on April 22, 2015.
Answer: True
Explanation: The indie debut mini-album by Official Hige Dandism is indeed titled 'Love to Peace wa Kimi no Naka' and was released on April 22, 2015.
The EP "Hello EP" reached which position on the Oricon charts?
Answer: True
Explanation: The EP 'Hello EP' reached the number 2 position on the Oricon charts.
The studio album "Escaparade" reached the number one position on the Oricon Albums Chart.
Answer: False
Explanation: The studio album 'Escaparade' reached the 15th position on the Oricon Albums Chart, not number one.
"No Doubt" peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart and received Platinum certification for digital sales.
Answer: True
Explanation: 'No Doubt' peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart and received a Platinum certification for digital sales, along with a triple platinum certification for streaming.
The studio album "Rejoice", released in July 2024, reached which position on the Japanese charts?
Answer: True
Explanation: The studio album 'Rejoice', released on July 24, 2024, reached the second position on the Japanese charts.
When did Official Hige Dandism sign with the major label Pony Canyon?
Answer: 2018
Explanation: Official Hige Dandism signed with the major label Pony Canyon in 2018.
What was the title of Official Hige Dandism's major debut single after signing with Pony Canyon?
Answer: No Doubt
Explanation: The major debut single released by Official Hige Dandism after signing with Pony Canyon was titled 'No Doubt'.
What was the title of Official Hige Dandism's debut studio album?
Answer: Traveler
Explanation: The debut studio album by Official Hige Dandism is titled 'Traveler'.
Which Official Hige Dandism album reached number one on the Japan Albums Chart (Oricon)?
Answer: Traveler
Explanation: The album 'Traveler' reached the number one position on the Japan Albums Chart (Oricon).
What was the peak chart position for the EP "Hello EP" on the Oricon charts?
Answer: Number 2
Explanation: The EP 'Hello EP' reached the number 2 position on the Oricon charts.
What was the peak chart position for the studio album "Editorial" on the Japanese charts?
Answer: Number 1
Explanation: The studio album 'Editorial' attained the number one position on the Japanese charts.
The song "Pretender", released in 2019, achieved which rank on the year-end Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart?
Answer: True
Explanation: The song 'Pretender,' released in 2019, ranked third on the year-end Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart, marking a significant success for the band.
"Shukumei" was created by Official Hige Dandism as the official song for which major event?
Answer: True
Explanation: The song 'Shukumei' was created by Official Hige Dandism as the official song for the 101st edition of the National High School Baseball Championship.
The song "Cry Baby" by Official Hige Dandism served as the opening theme for which anime series?
Answer: False
Explanation: 'Cry Baby' served as the opening theme for 'Tokyo Revengers,' not 'Spy x Family'.
"Mixed Nuts" served as the opening theme song for which popular anime series?
Answer: True
Explanation: 'Mixed Nuts' served as the opening theme song for the popular anime series 'Spy x Family'.
Which song by Official Hige Dandism achieved significant success in 2019, ranking third on the year-end Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart?
Answer: Pretender
Explanation: The song 'Pretender,' released in 2019, ranked third on the year-end Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart, marking a significant success for the band.
Which song did Official Hige Dandism create as the official song for the 101st National High School Baseball Championship?
Answer: Shukumei
Explanation: The song 'Shukumei' was created by Official Hige Dandism as the official song for the 101st edition of the National High School Baseball Championship.
The song "Cry Baby" by Official Hige Dandism served as the opening theme for which anime series?
Answer: Tokyo Revengers
Explanation: 'Cry Baby' served as the opening theme for the anime series 'Tokyo Revengers'.
For which anime series did Official Hige Dandism provide the opening theme song "Mixed Nuts"?
Answer: Spy x Family
Explanation: Official Hige Dandism provided the opening theme song 'Mixed Nuts' for the anime series 'Spy x Family'.
Which song by Official Hige Dandism achieved the number 1 position on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart?
Answer: I Love...
Explanation: The single 'I Love...' achieved the number 1 position on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart.
Which song served as the opening theme for the second season of the anime "Tokyo Revengers"?
Answer: White Noise
Explanation: The song 'White Noise' served as the opening theme for the second season of the anime 'Tokyo Revengers'.
Which song by Official Hige Dandism was nominated for Best Opening Sequence at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2023?
Answer: Mixed Nuts
Explanation: The song 'Mixed Nuts' received a nomination for Best Opening Sequence at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2023.
Which song did Official Hige Dandism provide as the opening theme for the anime "Blue Box"?
Answer: Same Blue
Explanation: Official Hige Dandism provided the opening theme song 'Same Blue' for the anime 'Blue Box'.
Official Hige Dandism won the "Song of the Year" award at the Apple Music Awards in 2021.
Answer: False
Explanation: Official Hige Dandism won the 'Artist of the Year (Japan)' award at the Apple Music Awards in 2021, not 'Song of the Year'.
The studio album "Traveler" won the Grand Prize (Red) at the CD Shop Awards in 2020.
Answer: True
Explanation: The studio album 'Traveler' won the Grand Prize (Red) at the CD Shop Awards in 2020.
Official Hige Dandism won the JASRAC Award for International Works in 2021 for their song "Pretender".
Answer: False
Explanation: Official Hige Dandism won the JASRAC Award for Domestic Works in 2021 for 'Pretender,' not the International Works award.
In 2020, Official Hige Dandism won which award at the Mnet Asian Music Awards?
Answer: True
Explanation: In 2020, Official Hige Dandism won the 'Best Asian Artist – Japan' award at the Mnet Asian Music Awards.
At the MTV Video Music Awards Japan in 2019, Official Hige Dandism won both the "Song Of The Year" award for "Pretender" and the "Artist Of The Year" award.
Answer: True
Explanation: In 2019, Official Hige Dandism won both the 'Song Of The Year' award for 'Pretender' and the 'Artist Of The Year' award at the MTV Video Music Awards Japan.
The song "I Love..." was recognized with the "Best Pop Song" award at the Television Drama Academy Awards in 2020.
Answer: False
Explanation: The song 'I Love...' was recognized with the 'Best Drama Song' award at the Television Drama Academy Awards in 2020, not 'Best Pop Song'.
What award did Official Hige Dandism win at the Apple Music Awards in 2021?
Answer: Artist of the Year (Japan)
Explanation: In 2021, Official Hige Dandism was honored with the 'Artist of the Year (Japan)' award at the Apple Music Awards.
For which song did Official Hige Dandism win the JASRAC Award for Domestic Works in 2021?
Answer: Pretender
Explanation: Official Hige Dandism was recognized with the JASRAC Award for Domestic Works in 2021 for their composition 'Pretender'.
Which award did Official Hige Dandism win at the MTV Europe Music Awards in 2020?
Answer: Best Japanese Act
Explanation: Official Hige Dandism received the 'Best Japanese Act' award at the MTV Europe Music Awards in 2020.
In 2019, Official Hige Dandism won which award at the MTV Video Music Awards Japan for the song "Pretender"?
Answer: Song Of The Year
Explanation: In 2019, Official Hige Dandism won the 'Song Of The Year' award for 'Pretender' at the MTV Video Music Awards Japan.
Which song was recognized with the "Best Drama Song" award at the Television Drama Academy Awards in 2020?
Answer: I Love...
Explanation: The song 'I Love...' was recognized with the 'Best Drama Song' award at the Television Drama Academy Awards in 2020.
Official Hige Dandism announced a temporary hiatus in March 2023 due to Satoshi Fujihara needing surgery for a serious illness.
Answer: False
Explanation: The hiatus was announced in March 2023 due to Satoshi Fujihara requiring medical treatment and recovery for a vocal cord polyp, not surgery for a serious illness.
The studio album "Editorial" achieved triple platinum certification for physical sales according to RIAJ.
Answer: False
Explanation: The studio album 'Editorial' achieved platinum certification for physical sales according to RIAJ. 'Traveler' achieved triple platinum.
The single "Pretender" received a Million certification for digital sales and a Diamond certification for streaming from RIAJ.
Answer: True
Explanation: The single 'Pretender' received a Million certification for digital sales and a Diamond certification for streaming from the RIAJ.
Were only the singles "Pretender" and "Shukumei" certified Diamond for streaming by RIAJ?
Answer: False
Explanation: While 'Pretender' and 'Shukumei' are notable, the singles 'Pretender,' 'I Love...,' and 'Mixed Nuts' all received Diamond certifications for streaming from RIAJ.
What was the reason for Official Hige Dandism announcing a temporary hiatus in March 2023?
Answer: Satoshi Fujihara's vocal cord polyp treatment and recovery
Explanation: The hiatus was announced in March 2023 due to Satoshi Fujihara requiring medical treatment and recovery for a vocal cord polyp.
What certification did the single "Pretender" receive from RIAJ for digital sales?
Answer: Million
Explanation: The single 'Pretender' received a Million certification for digital sales from the RIAJ.
What certification did the single "Pretender" receive from RIAJ for streaming?
Answer: Diamond
Explanation: The single 'Pretender' received a Diamond certification for streaming from the RIAJ.
What certification did the single "Fire Ground" receive from RIAJ for streaming?
Answer: Gold
Explanation: The single 'Fire Ground' received a Gold certification for streaming from RIAJ.
What is the complete, official designation of the Japanese pop rock ensemble commonly known by the moniker 'Higedan'?
Answer: True
Explanation: The ensemble commonly referred to as 'Higedan' is officially designated as Official Hige Dandism, frequently stylized as Official HIGE DANdism.
What is the complete, official designation of the Japanese pop rock ensemble commonly known by the moniker 'Higedan'?
Answer: Official Hige Dandism
Explanation: The ensemble commonly referred to as 'Higedan' is officially designated as Official Hige Dandism, frequently stylized as Official HIGE DANdism.