JUDY AND MARY

Judy and Mary

Judy and Mary (often stylized as JUDY AND MARY) was a Japnese multi-genre band formed in 1991 in Hakodate, Hokkaido by bassist YOSHIHITO ONDA and vocalist Yuki Isoya with drummer Kohta Igarashi and guitarist Taiji Fujimoto completing the lineup in 1992. 
Guitarist Takuya Asanuma replaced Taiji the following year. The band is known for their innovative punk,rock and pop meldings of noisy but melodic music in 1990 s 


In 1992 , Judy and Mary released an album and accompanying video, Be Ambitious  on the independent Chainsaw Records label. The band was soon signed by Epic/Sony Records and released their first major label single, "Power of Love", in 1993. The band's major label debut album, J.A.M, was released in 1994. Judy and Mary quickly became one of the most popular bands in Japan. Their song "Sobakasu" was used as the first opening theme for the popular anime TV series RUROUNI KENSHIN , and sold over a million copies.

Judy and Mary released seven original albums, three compilation albums (through 2006) and twenty-two singles. The band dissolved in March 2001.

Yuki is now enjoying a successful solo career as Yuki. Takuya is also currently a solo artist. Onda joined the band Hot Rod Crue, but since 2008 has been a member, along with Igarashi, of the band Zamza.