Depapepe 4 U

      In November 2002, Tokuoka Yoshinari and Miura Takuya (both are from Kobe) formed Depapepe. The band's name was cobbled together by combining the Japanese word for 'overbite', 'deppa', because of Miura's overbite, and the name of Tokuoka's previous band 'Derupepe'.
     They both shared the dream of creating songs which can convey their emotions, whether sad or happy feelings. From their native Kobe to Osaka to Kyoto, they gather a circle of people wherever they perform on the street. With only two acoustic guitars, they articulate imagined sceneries and emotions; their heartfilling, swinging sound and yearning melody provide a comfortable, enjoyable and highly compassionate atmosphere. Buoyed by the rapidly expanding instrumental music market, Tokuoka gives full play to his talent as melody maker, while Miura sensitively yet boldly embodies his emotions with help of his guitar.
     With catchy melodies, geat strumming rythmns and energetic style, Depapepe's songs are seemingly popular across all genders, ages and languages. With their quick interchanges, skilfully smooth and melodic solos and synergistic accompaniment so brilliant that even without vocals, the song feels complete even for instrumental newbies. Depapepe has a very well-rounded range of guitar techniques and sometimes, they apply very basic stuff such as harmonics, tremelo etc aptly to augment the song. Their songs aren't technically difficult but the two guys just do it very well.
     Since their first CD release, they have been enjoying massive exposure on TV, radio, live events, all of which enhancing their talent and humanity.
     They released three indies before their major debut, which collectively reached sales figures of about 100,000 copies.

Member :

Takuya Miura
Yoshinari Tokuoka