Puffy AmiYumi

Puffy AmiYumi was the one of the more popular J-pop groups of the 1990s. The band has two members, Ami Onuki and Yumi Yoshimura. It was first formed in 1996.

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Yumi Yoshimura (left) and Ami Onuki (right) performing as Puffy at Japan Expo 2009
Background information
Also known asPuffy AmiYumi
OriginTokyo, Japan
GenresPop rock, pop punk
Years active1996–present
LabelsSony Music Japan
Sony BMG, Epic, Bar/None, Tofu (US)
WebsitePuffyAmiYumi.com
MembersAmi Onuki
Yumi Yoshimura

They had some success when they went to the United States to record and perform. They had a short-lived (April 22, 2003 – June 27, 2006) (118 episodes) cartoon television series on Cartoon Network called Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi. It can still be seen occasionally on the Japanese version of Cartoon Network.