Penpals

Penpals are a band from Japan formed in 1996 and are responsible for the opening theme for the anime ‘Berserk’, titled “Tell me Why” among many others, and have currently released a number of Albums, singles, and music DVDs.

The band broke up in 2005 with Takashi joining REVERSLOW.

Band members

-Kinya Kamijou – Drums

-Seiya Kamijou – Guitar

-Hayashi Munemasa – Bass & Vocals

-Yosihito Hirai – Bass (joined in 2002)

Yosihito Hirai joined PENPALS after his previous band, YOUNG PUNCH, broke up.Then Munemasa started playing Rhythm guitar.

Hayashi Takashi disbanded and formed the group REVERSLOW,which was a side-band around 2004.

The band reformed in 2012, releasing their eight album Past Rest Summer on July 25. The album featured a new recording of Tell me why.