# Judy and Mary

Judy and Mary (often stylized as JUDY AND MARY) was a Japanese rock band formed in 1991 in Japan by bassist Yoshihito Onda and vocalist Yuki, with drummer Kohta Igarashi and guitarist Taiji Fujimoto completing the lineup in 1992. Guitarist Takuya replaced Taiji the following year. The band is known for their innovative punk, rock, and pop meldings of noisy but melodic music in the 1990s.

## History

In 1992, Judy and Mary released an album and accompanying video, Be Ambitious, on the independent Chainsaw Records label. The band was soon signed by Epic/Sony Records and released their first major label single, "Power of Love", in 1993. The band's major label debut album, J.A.M, was released in 1994. Judy and Mary quickly became one of the most popular bands in Japan. Their song "Sobakasu" was used as the first opening theme for the anime television series Rurouni Kenshin, and sold over a million copies.
Judy and Mary released seven original albums, three compilation albums (through 2006) and twenty-two singles. The band dissolved in March 2001.
Yuki is now enjoying a successful solo career as YUKI. Takuya is also currently a solo artist. Onda joined the band Hot Rod Crue, but since 2008 has been a member, along with Igarashi, of the band Zamza.

## Members
### Past members

* Yuki (ユキ) = Yuki Isoya (磯谷 有希, Isoya Yuki, born February 17, 1972 in Hokkaido) - vocalist, lyricist
* Yoshihito Onda (恩田 快人, Onda Yoshihito, born December 13, 1963 in Hyogo) - bassist, composer
* Takuya (タクヤ) = Takuya Asanuma (浅沼 拓也, Asanuma Takuya, born September 9, 1971 in Kyoto) - guitarist, lyricist, composer
* Kohta Igarashi (五十嵐 公太, Igarashi Kōta, born January 17, 1963 in Kanagawa) - drums, composer
* Taiji Fujimoto (藤本 泰司, Fujimoto Taiji) - guitarist

## Discography
### Albums
#### Studio albums

| Year | Album Information | Chart positions | Total sales |
| 1992 | Be Ambitious Independently released EP Released: April 1992 Label: Crown Re-released December 16, 2000 Re-released September 19, 2001 | 19* | 11,000* |
| 1994 | J.A.M. Released: January 21, 1994 Label: Epic Records Japan (ESCB-1466) | 23 | 189,000 |
| 1994 | Orange Sunshine Released: December 1, 1994 Label: Epic Records Japan (ESCB-1555) | 5 | 681,000 |
| 1995 | Miracle Diving Released: December 4, 1995 Label: Epic Records Japan (ESCB-1707) | 2 | 939,000 |
| 1997 | The Power Source Released: March 26, 1997 Label: Epic Records Japan (ESCB-1805) | 1 | 2,162,000 |
| 1998 | Pop Life Released: June 24, 1998 Label: Epic Records Japan (ESCB-1890) | 2 | 1,150,000 |
| 2001 | Warp Released: February 7, 2001 Label: Epic Records Japan (ESCB-1890) | 1 | 887,000 |
*positions from 2001 re-release.

#### Compilation albums

| Year | Album Information | Chart positions | Total sales |
| 1999 | 44982 Vs. 1650 3CD Live album. Released: March 31, 1999 Label: Epic Records Japan (ESCB-1890) | 7 | 287,000 |
| 2000 | Fresh Greatest hits album. Released: March 23, 2000 Label: Epic Records Japan (ESCB-2110) | 1 | 1,776,000 |
| 2001 | The Great Escape: Complete Request Best 2CD greatest hits album. Released: May 23, 2001 Label: Epic Records Japan (ESCB-2230) | 1 | 780,000 |
| 2006 | Complete Best Album: Fresh 2CD greatest hits album. Released: February 13, 2006 Label: Epic Records Japan (ESCB-2230) | 2 | 222,000 |
| 2009 | 15th Anniversary Complete Single Box 22CD singles box set Released: August 5, 2009 Label: Epic Records Japan (ESCL-3220) | 83 | 2,000 |

### Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released, sales, certifications and album name :
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales | Certifications | Album |
| Title | Year | JPN | Sales | Certifications | Album |
| "Power of Love" | 1993 | 95 | 3,000 | — | J.A.M. |
| "Blue Tears" | 1993 | – | — | — | J.A.M. |
| "Daydream" | 1994 | 58 | 13,000 | — | J.A.M. |
| "Hello! Orange Sunshine" | 1994 | 22 | 99,000 | — | Orange Sunshine |
| "Cheeze "Pizza"" | 1994 | 15 | 77,000 | — | Orange Sunshine |
| "Chiisa na Koro Kara" (小さな頃から, Since I Was Little) | 1995 | 37 | 39,000 | — | Orange Sunshine |
| "Over Drive" | 1995 | 4 | 670,000 | — | Miracle Diving |
| "Doki Doki" (ドキドキ, Heartbeat) | 1995 | 8 | 256,000 | — | Miracle Diving |
| "Sobakasu" (そばかす, Freckles) | 1996 | 1 | 1,058,000 | RIAJ: Platinum (streaming) | The Power Source |
| "Classic" (クラシック, Kurashikku) | 1996 | 3 | 632,000 | — | The Power Source |
| "Kujira Jū Ni Gō" (くじら12号, Whale No. 12) | 1997 | 5 | 447,000 | — | The Power Source |
| "Lovely Baby" (ラブリーベイベー, Raburī Beibē) | 1997 | 12 | 96,000 | — | The Power Source |
| "Lover Soul" | 1997 | 5 | 504,000 | — | Pop Life |
| "Sanpomichi" (散歩道, Promenade) | 1997 | 3 | 479,000 | — | Pop Life |
| "Music Fighter" (ミュージック ファイター, Myūjikku Faitā) | 1998 | 4 | 148,000 | — | Pop Life |
| "Iro Toridori no Sekai" (イロトリドリ ノ セカイ, World of Various Colors) | 1998 | 11 | 76,000 | — | Pop Life |
| "Tegami o Kaku yo" (手紙をかくよ, I Write a Letter) | 1998 | 22 | 22,000 | — | Pop Life |
| "Brand New Wave Upper Ground" | 2000 | 4 | 158,000 | — | Warp |
| "Hitotsu Dake" (ひとつだけ, Only One) | 2000 | 9 | 111,000 | — | Warp |
| "Mottö" (More) | 2000 | 8 | 138,000 | — | Warp |
| "Lucky Pool" (ラッキープール, Rakkī Pūru) | 2001 | 3 | 183,000 | — | Warp |
| "Peace (Strings Version)" | 2001 | 8 | 73,000 | — | Warp |
* ↑ 1st opening theme song for Rurouni Kenshin
* ↑ theme song for the television drama News no Onna

### Books/Publications

* Jam Book (March 15, 1996)
* Yuki Girly Rock -yuki biography- (1997)
* Yuki Girly Swing -yuki autobiography & diary- (1997)
* Yuki Girly Folk -yuki bio- (2000)
* Yuki Girly Boogie -yuki autobio- (2000)
* Yuki Girly Wave -yuki bio- (2004)
* Yuki Girly Tree -yuki autobio) (2004)
* What's In Jam-Pack (memorial compilation of 'What's In' magazine articles)