ALI

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Introduction: ALI, otherwise known as Alien Liberty International, is a multinational hip-hop/funk band led by vocalist Reo Imamura, otherwise known as Leo. The band has its roots all over earth, from Japan to Europe, the United States to Asia, Africa and other countries.

Their first single *"Wild Side"* was chosen as the opening theme to the anime *BEASTARS*. A year later, their second single *"Lost in Paradise"* featuring rapper AKLO was chosen as the ending theme to the anime *Jujutsu Kaisen*.

The band announced an indefinite hiatus on May 14, 2021 following the arrest and indictment of member Kahadio. They also announced his contract termination from the band the same day. As a result, the band was dropped from performing the opening theme *"Teenage City Riot"* for the anime *Subarashiki Kono Sekai The Animation* before it began airing. Half a year later on Nov 18, following their indefinite hiatus, the band announced they would resume activities.

Members: - Reo Imamura (今村怜央), better known as Leo – leader, vocalist - Luthfi Kusuma (楠間ルッフィ), better known as Luthfi – bassist - Alexander Taiyou Fidel (アレクサンダー・タイヨウ・フィデル), better known as Alex – percussionist - Aiichirou Tanaka (田中愛一朗), better known as Cesar – guitarist

Former Members: - Jua – rapper - Zeru – guitarist - Kadio Shirai (白井カディオ), better known as Kahadio – drummer - Yuu Hagiwara (萩原優), better known as Yuu/Yu – saxist - Jin Inoue (井上仁), better known as Jin – keyboardist/pianist