Wino

Wino (stylized as WINO and pronounced “wine-oh”) was a Japanese rock band active from 1995 to 2002. Originally appearing under the name ボグ・マイトルスター (bogu maitorusuta), the group adopted the WINO name in 1996 and built a brief but memorable career in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Wino is best known in anime circles for “Taiyou wa Yoru mo Kagayaku” (“The Sun Also Shines at Night”), which served as the second opening theme for Hunter × Hunter. The song gave the band a lasting presence in anime music and remains the release most strongly associated with their name. As a Japanese rock act, Wino was noted for concise songwriting and a direct, accessible sound that fit naturally with anime openings of the era. That combination helped the band stand out even though their recording career was relatively short, and it made them an easy reference point for listeners who follow both Japanese rock and anison. Although Wino’s active period ended in 2002, the band continues to be remembered through its connection to Hunter × Hunter and through the strength of its best-known theme song. For fans searching for Japanese rock bands with anime ties, Wino remains a notable late-1990s and early-2000s name.