move is formed.
Because of the fact that all of the members originate from Avex-based acts, move is instantly signed to avex tune.
move release their second single “around the world”, which is featured as an opening theme for the monstrously popular anime series Initial-D, thus beginning a close relationship between the band and anime, as they would go on to have eight more songs featured in Initial-D.
move release their first album “electrock”, which reaches number 12 on the Oricon charts and is eventually certified gold.
move release their second album “worlds of the mind”, which becomes their first release to break the Oricon top 5 at number 3, staying in the charts for 7 weeks. It becomes their best-selling release to date, and is also soon certified gold.
move change their name to m.o.v.e, and later release their first release under this name, the single “FREAKY PLANET”, that September.
m.o.v.e announces its official disbandment.
m.o.v.e officially disbands
m.o.v.e was a non-vkei band. They were active from 1997 to 2013 and are now disbanded.