Spitz

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Japanese alternative rock band Spitz started out as four university friends in the late 1980s who formed a rock band, promoting their music by playing small live venues in and around Tokyo. One of their early influences was the Japanese punk band The Blue Hearts who lead singer Masamune Kusano cites as a source of inspiration.



After signing to Polydor in the early '90s the band's music initially failed to make an impression on the record buying public. In 1995 their fortunes changed when they released the single 'Robinson' which stayed in the top ten for more than 30 weeks and sold more than one million copies. 'Robinson' was the first in a series of successful singles for the band and during the next two decades they established themselves as one of Japan's most popular bands with 15 albums to their credit including 'Souvenir' (2005), 'Togemaru' (2010) and 'Samenai' (2016).

Top tracks

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Robinson
Spitz
Cycle Hit 1991-1997 Spitz Complete Single Collection
04:21
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
03
Majyo Tabini Deru
Spitz
Cycle Hit 1991-1997 Spitz Complete Single Collection
03:59
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
13
Cherry
Spitz
Cycle Hit 1991-1997 Spitz Complete Single Collection
04:21
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
08
Soramo Toberuhazu
Spitz
Cycle Hit 1991-1997 Spitz Complete Single Collection
04:31
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
12
Namidaga Kirari
Spitz
Cycle Hit 1991-1997 Spitz Complete Single Collection
03:59
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
09
Murasakinoyoruwokoete
Spitz
Himitsu Studio
04:22
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
09
Aoi Kuruma
Spitz
CYCLE HIT 1991-1997 Spitz Complete Single Collection
04:59
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
12
Cherry
Spitz
インディゴ地平線
04:20
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
03
Soramo Toberuhazu
Spitz
Soranotobikata
04:28
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
12
Sanka
Spitz
Himitsu Studio
03:45
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
15
Scarlet
Spitz
Cycle Hit 1991-1997 Spitz Complete Single Collection
03:33
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
02
Natsuno Mamono
Spitz
Cycle Hit 1991-1997 Spitz Complete Single Collection
03:11
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
10
Spider
Spitz
Cycle Hit 1991-1997 Spitz Complete Single Collection
03:45
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
07
Kimiga Omoideni Narumaeni
Spitz
Cycle Hit 1991-1997 Spitz Complete Single Collection
05:04
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
01
Beautiful Fin
Spitz
Beautiful Fin
03:29
Composers: Masamune Kusano
04
Kimiga Omoideni Narumaeni
Spitz
Crispy!
05:02
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
06
Kaede
Spitz
Fake Fur
05:26
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
06
Pool
Spitz
Namaewotsuketeyaru
03:52
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
01
i-O(Shuri No Uta)
Spitz
Himitsu Studio
03:40
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
01
Usagino Bike
Spitz
Namaewotsuketeyaru
03:28
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
05
Miikoto Guitar
Spitz
Namaewotsuketeyaru
02:46
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
03
Namaewo Tsuketeyaru
Spitz
Namaewotsuketeyaru
03:44
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
04
Suzumushiwo Kau
Spitz
Namaewotsuketeyaru
04:47
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Tetsuya Miwa
02
Nitiyoubi
Spitz
Namaewotsuketeyaru
02:36
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
07
Muneni Saita Kiiroi Hana
Spitz
Namaewotsuketeyaru
03:24
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
08
Machiawase
Spitz
Namaewotsuketeyaru
02:58
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
10
Sandie
Spitz
Himitsu Studio
03:24
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
06
Obake No Rockband
Spitz
Himitsu Studio
04:35
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
08
Mirai Mirai
Spitz
Himitsu Studio
03:56
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
11
TOKIMEKI part1
Spitz
ひみつスタジオ
03:34
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
07
Temari
Spitz
Himitsu Studio
03:19
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
03
Daikoubutsu
Spitz
Himitsu Studio
04:08
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
05
Hinatano Madoni Akogarete
Spitz
Cycle Hit 1991-1997 Spitz Complete Single Collection
06:12
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
14
Nagisa
Spitz
Cycle Hit 1991-1997 Spitz Complete Single Collection
04:41
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
13
Megurimegutte
Spitz
Himitsu Studio
03:38
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
10
Koino Uta
Spitz
Namaewotsuketeyaru
02:40
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano

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  • Discography
Albums
℗ 2023 UNIVERSAL MUSIC LLC
17-05-2023
Himitsu Studio
01
i-O(Shuri No Uta)
Spitz
Himitsu Studio
03:40
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
02
Tobe
Spitz
Himitsu Studio
03:36
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
03
Daikoubutsu
Spitz
Himitsu Studio
04:08
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
04
Beautiful Fin
Spitz
Himitsu Studio
03:31
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
05
Sabishikunakatta
Spitz
Himitsu Studio
04:30
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
06
Obake No Rockband
Spitz
Himitsu Studio
04:35
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
07
Temari
Spitz
Himitsu Studio
03:19
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
Access the complete album info (13 songs)
℗ 2021 UNIVERSAL MUSIC LLC
15-09-2021
Kachoufuugetsuplus
01
Nagareboshi
Spitz
Kachoufuugetsuplus
05:11
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
02
Aino Shirushi
Spitz
Kachoufuugetsuplus
03:02
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
03
Supica
Spitz
Kachoufuugetsuplus
04:19
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
04
Tabibito
Spitz
Kachoufuugetsuplus
03:31
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
05
Oreno Subete
Spitz
Kachoufuugetsuplus
04:04
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
06
Nekoni Naritai
Spitz
花鳥風月+
04:58
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
07
Kokorono Sokokara
Spitz
Kachoufuugetsuplus
04:28
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
Access the complete album info (17 songs)
℗ 1992 UNIVERSAL J, a division of UNIVERSAL MUSIC LLC
11-07-2012
Hoshinokakera
01
Hoshino Kakera
Spitz
Hoshinokakera
05:25
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
02
Honey Honey
Spitz
Hoshinokakera
04:40
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
03
Bokuno Tenshi Mari
Spitz
Hoshinokakera
03:09
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
04
Over Drive
Spitz
Hoshinokakera
03:38
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
05
Apart
Spitz
Hoshinokakera
03:13
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
06
Shurafu
Spitz
Hoshinokakera
05:43
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
07
Shiroi Honoo
Spitz
Hoshinokakera
05:00
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
Access the complete album info (11 songs)
This Compilation ℗ 2017 UNIVERSAL J, a division of UNIVERSAL MUSIC LLC
25-03-2006
Cycle Hit 1991-1997 Spitz Complete Single Collection
01
Hibarino Kokoro
Spitz
CYCLE HIT 1991-1997 Spitz Complete Single Collection
04:21
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
02
Natsuno Mamono
Spitz
Cycle Hit 1991-1997 Spitz Complete Single Collection
03:11
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
03
Majyo Tabini Deru
Spitz
Cycle Hit 1991-1997 Spitz Complete Single Collection
03:59
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
04
Hoshino Kakera
Spitz
Cycle Hit 1991-1997 Spitz Complete Single Collection
05:26
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
05
Hinatano Madoni Akogarete
Spitz
Cycle Hit 1991-1997 Spitz Complete Single Collection
06:12
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
06
Hadakano Mamade
Spitz
Cycle Hit 1991-1997 Spitz Complete Single Collection
04:45
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
07
Kimiga Omoideni Narumaeni
Spitz
Cycle Hit 1991-1997 Spitz Complete Single Collection
05:04
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
Access the complete album info (15 songs)
℗ 1998 UNIVERSAL J, a division of UNIVERSAL MUSIC LLC
01-01-1998
Fake Fur
01
Etrange
Spitz
Fake Fur
01:29
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
02
Sentimental
Spitz
Fake Fur
03:28
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
03
Tsumetai Hoho
Spitz
Fake Fur
04:04
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
04
Unmeino Hito (Album Version)
Spitz
Fake Fur
05:12
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
05
Nakayoshi
Spitz
フェイクファー
02:41
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
06
Kaede
Spitz
Fake Fur
05:26
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
07
Super Nova
Spitz
Fake Fur
03:43
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
Access the complete album info (12 songs)
℗ 1996 UNIVERSAL J, a division of UNIVERSAL MUSIC LLC
01-01-1996
Indigo Chiheisen
01
Hana Dorobo
Spitz
Indigo Chiheisen
01:50
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Tetsuya Miwa
02
Hatsukoi Crazy
Spitz
Indigo Chiheisen
04:09
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
03
Indigo Chiheisen
Spitz
Indigo Chiheisen
04:20
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
04
Nagisa
Spitz
Indigo Chiheisen
04:47
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
05
Hayate
Spitz
Indigo Chiheisen
03:14
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
06
Nanaeno Kimochi
Spitz
Indigo Chiheisen
03:42
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
07
Niji Wo Koete
Spitz
Indigo Chiheisen
04:14
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
Access the complete album info (12 songs)
℗ 1995 UNIVERSAL J, a division of UNIVERSAL MUSIC LLC
01-01-1995
Hachimitsu
01
Hachimitsu
Spitz
ハチミツ
03:05
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
02
Namidaga Kirari
Spitz
Hachimitsu
03:57
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
03
Arukidase, Clover
Spitz
Hachimitsu
04:25
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
04
Runa Runa
Spitz
Hachimitsu
03:39
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
05
Aino Kotoba
Spitz
Hachimitsu
04:21
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
06
Tongari '95
Spitz
Hachimitsu
03:03
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
07
Ajisai Doori
Spitz
Hachimitsu
05:12
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
Access the complete album info (11 songs)
℗ 1994 UNIVERSAL J, a division of UNIVERSAL MUSIC LLC
01-01-1994
Soranotobikata
01
Tamago
Spitz
Soranotobikata
03:25
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
02
Spider
Spitz
Soranotobikata
03:44
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
03
Soramo Toberuhazu
Spitz
Soranotobikata
04:28
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
04
Maigono Heitai
Spitz
Soranotobikata
04:28
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
05
Koiwa Yugure
Spitz
Soranotobikata
04:58
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
06
Fujimino Venus
Spitz
Soranotobikata
03:22
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
07
Raspberry
Spitz
Soranotobikata
04:39
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
Access the complete album info (11 songs)
℗ 1993 UNIVERSAL J, a division of UNIVERSAL MUSIC LLC
01-01-1993
Crispy!
01
Crispy
Spitz
Crispy!
03:04
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
02
Natsuga Owaru
Spitz
Crispy!
04:09
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
03
Hadakano Mamade
Spitz
Crispy!
04:45
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
04
Kimiga Omoideni Narumaeni
Spitz
Crispy!
05:02
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
05
Dolphin Love
Spitz
Crispy!
04:06
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
06
Yume Janai
Spitz
Crispy!
04:28
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
07
Kimidakewo
Spitz
Crispy!
05:26
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
Access the complete album info (10 songs)
℗ 1991 UNIVERSAL J, a division of UNIVERSAL MUSIC LLC
01-01-1991
Spitz
01
Ninoudeno Sekai
Spitz
Spitz
04:31
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
02
Umito Pink
Spitz
Spitz
03:38
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
03
Bidama
Spitz
Spitz
04:43
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
04
Gosen Konenno Yume
Spitz
Spitz
02:42
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
05
Tsukini Kaeru
Spitz
Spitz
04:26
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Tetsuya Miwa
06
Tv
Spitz
Spitz
04:07
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
07
Tanpopo
Spitz
Spitz
05:09
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
Access the complete album info (12 songs)
℗ 1991 UNIVERSAL J, a division of UNIVERSAL MUSIC LLC
01-01-1991
Namaewotsuketeyaru
01
Usagino Bike
Spitz
Namaewotsuketeyaru
03:28
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
02
Nitiyoubi
Spitz
Namaewotsuketeyaru
02:36
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
03
Namaewo Tsuketeyaru
Spitz
Namaewotsuketeyaru
03:44
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
04
Suzumushiwo Kau
Spitz
Namaewotsuketeyaru
04:47
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Tetsuya Miwa
05
Miikoto Guitar
Spitz
Namaewotsuketeyaru
02:46
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
06
Pool
Spitz
Namaewotsuketeyaru
03:52
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
07
Muneni Saita Kiiroi Hana
Spitz
Namaewotsuketeyaru
03:24
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
Access the complete album info (11 songs)
EPs
℗ 1992 UNIVERSAL J, a division of UNIVERSAL MUSIC LLC
11-07-2012
Auroraninarenakattahitonotameni
01
Mahou
Spitz
Auroraninarenakattahitonotameni
04:31
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
02
Inakano Seikatsu
Spitz
Auroraninarenakattahitonotameni
03:18
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
03
Knife
Spitz
Auroraninarenakattahitonotameni
06:56
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
04
Umineko
Spitz
Auroraninarenakattahitonotameni
04:02
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
05
Namida
Spitz
Auroraninarenakattahitonotameni
04:20
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
Singles
℗ 2025 UNIVERSAL MUSIC LLC
06-10-2025
Protect the Light
01
Protect the Light
Spitz
Protect the Light
03:33
Writer: Masamune Kusano / Composers: Masamune Kusano
℗ 2023 UNIVERSAL MUSIC LLC
10-04-2023
Beautiful Fin
01
Beautiful Fin
Spitz
Beautiful Fin
03:29
Composers: Masamune Kusano
℗ 2021 UNIVERSAL MUSIC LLC
25-03-2021
Murasakinoyoruwokoete
01
Murasakinoyoruwokoete
Spitz
Murasakinoyoruwokoete
04:22
Composers: Masamune Kusano