ROmantic Mode is a Japanese music unit formed in 1996. The members consist of Akira Asakura (November 19, 1968, Aichi Prefecture) on vocals, Joe Rinoie (December 13, 1960, Kanagawa Prefecture) on keyboards, and Maki Suzukawa (August 26, 1963, Kanagawa Prefecture) on guitar. Their debut single "Dreams" was released on May 22, 1996, and was used as the opening theme for the first season of the TV anime "Mobile New Century Gundam X," reaching No. 10 on the Oricon charts. The following song , "Resolution," was also used as the theme song for the same work, and its digital rock-based sound garnered high support. Their debut album "ROmantic Mode" was released on August 21, 1996, and presented a unique fusion of electronic, pop, and rock music. The band's second album, "Vision of Love," was released on December 21, 1996, further solidifying their presence in the industry, and won the Best 5 New Artist Award at the 1997 Japan Gold Disc Awards. In the same year, they performed their first live concert at the Nissin Power Station. In 2019, the three members gathered for the first time in 20 years to perform together on stage for the first time at the 30th anniversary concert of their debut. In 2020, the group held its first live-distributed concert, and continues to be a legendary, albeit sporadic, unit.
