175R, also known as Inago Rider, is a Japanese ska punk band formed in
Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka Prefecture. The band, consisting of members Shogo (vocals),
Kazya (guitar), Isakick (bass), and Yoshiaki (drums), debuted in 2001. Their
name was derived from a Japanese wordplay combining the numbers 175 and the
letter 'R' for "rider," alluding to the popular Kamen Rider Series. Their
musical career began with the release of their first single "From North Nine
States" in June 2001. They followed this with their debut album Go! Upstart! in
2002. Over the next few years, 175R was prolific in...