Face 2 Fake
Face 2 fAKE | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Japan |
| Genres | J-Pop, Soundtrack, R&B, Hip hop, Electronic, Orchestral |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Associated acts | EXILE, KinKi Kids, V6, Hitomi Shimatani, BoA |
| Website | Official Website |
| Members | Achilles Damigos, Oh!Be |
Face 2 fAKE is a Japanese music production duo formed by Achilles Damigos and Oh!Be. Active since the mid-1990s, they have composed and produced for major J-pop artists and later transitioned to scoring music for television dramas and feature films. Their works include soundtracks for Lupin no Musume, Cells at Work! (live-action adaptation), and the film series Fly Me to the Saitama.[1]
History
Face 2 fAKE was founded in 1994 and started professional activities in 1995. They initially gained recognition in the late 1990s by composing and producing songs for artists such as SMAP and Rina Takahashi.[2]
In 2000, they composed the soundtrack for the anime Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Children, marking their early entry into visual media scoring.[3]
During the 2000s and 2010s, they provided music for numerous television dramas and films, including Gallery Fake (2005), Lupin's Daughter (2019–2020) and its 2021 film adaptation. In 2022, they composed the score for the NHK drama The Great Passage, based on the award-winning novel.[4]
In 2019, they scored the hit film Fly Me to the Saitama, which grossed over 3.7 billion yen, earning them the Japan Academy Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Music in 2020.[5] They returned for the sequel Fly Me to the Saitama: From Lake Biwa with Love (2023) and scored the live-action film Cells at Work! (2024), released by Warner Bros. Japan.[6] The film earned over 6.3 billion yen, and they received the same award again in 2025.[7][8]
Members
- Achilles Damigos – Composer, arranger, producer. Studied contemporary music composition at Shobi University in Tokyo.
- Oh!Be (Yoshimitsu Oba) – Composer, arranger, producer. Studied under Kyōhei Tsutsumi and is also active in commercial music.
Musical Style
Face 2 fAKE’s style combines orchestral writing with contemporary pop, electronic elements, and rhythmic structures. Their scores often feature layered arrangements and live instrument recordings blended with digital production.
Notable Works
Anime
| Title | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Children | 2000 | Theme and soundtrack |
| Gallery Fake | 2005 | TV Tokyo anime series |
Television Dramas
| Title | Year | Broadcaster |
|---|---|---|
| Dekichatta Kekkon | 2001 | Fuji TV |
| Train Man | 2005 | Fuji TV |
| Bussen | 2013 | TBS |
| The Great Passage | 2022 | NHK |
Films
| Title | Year | Distributor |
|---|---|---|
| Fly Me to the Saitama | 2019 | Toei |
| Lupin's Daughter: The Movie | 2021 | Toei |
| Fly Me to the Saitama: From Lake Biwa with Love | 2023 | Toei |
| What If Tokugawa Ieyasu Were Prime Minister? | 2024 | Toho |
| Cells at Work! | 2024 | Warner Bros. |
Discography (Selected)
| Year | Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Children | Anime OST | Debut soundtrack |
| 2019 | Fly Me to the Saitama | Film OST | Toei |
| 2024 | Cells at Work! | Film OST | Warner Bros. |
Collaborations
Face 2 fAKE has provided compositions and arrangements for numerous artists, including:
| Year | Artist | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | EXILE | Your Eyes Only | Composer, Arranger |
| 2003 | BoA | LOVE & HONESTY | Composer, Arranger |
| 2025 | Da-iCE | FUNTASISTA | Composer, Arranger[9] |
Stage and Commercial Work
- Provided opening theme for Yoshimoto Kogyo’s LIVE STAND 2022[10]
- Composed music for commercials for NTT, McDonald's Japan, ANA, Asahi, and Shiseido.
Awards
- 2020 – Japan Academy Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Music for Fly Me to the Saitama
- 2025 – Japan Academy Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Music for Cells at Work!
References
- ↑ "Face 2 fAKEの映画作品". eiga.com (in 日本語). Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ↑ "Face 2 fAKE｜アキレス・ダミゴスが語る、日本音楽の「橋渡し」". ステラnet (in 日本語). NHKサービスセンター. 2023-04-03. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
- ↑ "Face 2 fAKE - VGMdb". VGMdb. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ↑ "NHKドラマ「舟を編む」音楽をFace 2 fAKEが担当". エンタメラッシュ (in 日本語). 2022-11-06. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
- ↑ "第43回 日本アカデミー賞". 日本アカデミー賞公式サイト (in 日本語). Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ↑ "映画『はたらく細胞』オリジナル・サウンドトラック". Rambling RECORDS (in 日本語). Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ↑ "『第48回日本アカデミー賞』優秀賞発表". Real Sound (in 日本語). 2025-01-15. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
- ↑ "『日本アカデミー賞』優秀賞発表 Face 2 fAKEら受賞". Oricon News (in 日本語). 2025-01-21. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
- ↑ "Da-iCE「FUNTASISTA」リリース". Billboard Japan (in 日本語). 2025-02-08. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ↑ "LIVE STAND 2022 音楽提供アーティスト発表". FANY Magazine (in 日本語). 2024-03-27. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
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