Wikipedia / Free-Will
Wikipedia / Free-Will
is an independent Japanese record label founded in 1986 by Color vocalist Hiroshi "Dynamite Tommy" Tomioka, with branches predominantly in Japan and the United States, as well as previously in Europe. The company also provides band management and continues to co-manage many of its artists after they have signed with a major record label.
Free-Will and Extasy Records are credited by Bounce Magazine as two important labels that helped promote visual kei. Free-Will also produced the 2001 anime adaptation of the long running manga series Grappler Baki.
Sub-divisions
The company operates several sub-divisions, some of them for a single band or purpose only. For example, Firewall Div. solely handles material which is released in collaboration with Sony Music.
Under Sony Music Entertainment JapanSony Music
Back Coat – 12012
Firewall Div. – Dir En Grey, Merry
Lizard – Kagerou
Under king Records (Japan)King Records
PS Company – Kra
Indie PSC – Born
S'Cube – Baroque, Eile de Mu, Puppet Mammy, Ruvie, Tokyo Michael, Cooky
Under Tokuma Japan CommunicationsTokuma Japan Communications
Under Avex GroupAvex Group
ism – Kannivalism
Bands or solo artists managed directly
Past
Amphibian
Billy & The Sluts
Decameron
DECAYS
Gilles de Rais
Lovemania
Red Tail Cat
Sea Monkey
Speed-ID
sukekiyo
Vogue
Youka
References
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