STEREOPONY was a Japanese rock band from Okinawa, formed in 2007. The group consisted of vocalist Aimi Haraguni, guitarist Nohana, and drummer Shiho, and its sound blended pop rock and rock with an energetic, melodic edge. The band was signed to Sony Music Entertainment Japan.
Their profile grew through the Japanese radio program School of Lock!, which helped bring them to a wider audience before their major-label breakthrough. STEREOPONY’s debut single reached the Oricon Weekly Charts, and the group quickly established itself as a rising name in Japan’s rock scene.
For anime listeners, STEREOPONY is best known for the theme songs that tied the band to anison culture. "Hitohira no Hanabira" was used as the 17th ending theme for Bleach, while "Namida no Mukou" served as the second opening theme for the second season of Mobile Suit Gundam 00. The band also collaborated with Yui on "I do it," further connecting it to the broader J-pop and anime music landscape. Its first album, Hydrangea ga Saiteiru, was released in 2009 and reached No. 7 on the Oricon Weekly Charts. STEREOPONY disbanded in 2012, but its compact discography and anime tie-ins still make it a notable name in Japanese rock and anime music.
