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"ZONE" was a Japan girl band that was active in the early 2000s, and was characterized by pop-rock songs and a refreshing atmosphere. In particular, his representative song "Secret Base ~Kimi ga Gimono~" left a strong impression on the Japan music scene and many fans with its wistful melody and lyrics on the theme of youth. This song has also been adopted as the ending theme of anime and dramas, and has become a song synonymous with youth that has been loved for many years.

Characteristics and musicality of ZONE
Style as a girl band: ZONE is a band that combines performance and vocals, with members playing their own instruments. It was a rare style in Japan at the time, and it was a new form of unit that mixed elements of bands and idols.
Refreshing and wistful songs: Many of the songs were about the fragility of youth, friendship, and love, and were especially popular with teens and young adults. It features melodies and lyrics that evoke sweet and sour emotions and nostalgia.
Members & Activities
INITIAL MEMBERS: MAIKO, MIYU, TOMOKA, AND MIZUHO ARE THE FOUR MOST FAMOUS, BUT THERE ARE TIMES WHEN THE MEMBERS HAVE GONE THROUGH A PERIOD OF CHANGEOVER. The bass of MAIKO, who was the leader, and the presence of the main vocalist MIYU supported the group.
Period of activity: ZONE was formed in 1997 and disbanded in 2005. They then briefly reunited in 2011, but have disbanded again.
Representative songs and hits
"Secret Base ~What You Gave Me~": A representative song released in 2001 and a timeless masterpiece as a youth song. Filled with the loneliness and gratitude of parting, the song depicts the end of youth and continues to be used in dramas and anime today.
"true blue" and "H.A.N.A.B.I ~Kimi ga Natsu~": There were several other hits, and many of the songs were about youth and summer memories, and the songs that stood out for their seasonal feelings were well received.
Impact and subsequent evaluation
ZONE represented the feelings of teenagers and was loved by many fans as a symbol of youth songs. Even after the band broke up, their songs were often covered or featured in the media, and they are still very popular. In particular, "Secret Base" continues to be listened to by the younger generation and is considered a masterpiece in the history of Japan pop music.
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