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Survive Said the Prophet
The band at FanimeCon in 2024 (from left to right): Yosh Morita, Tatsuya Kato, Sho Okada, and Ivan Kwong
Background information
Origin	Tokyo, Japan
Genres	Alternative metal alternative rock post-hardcore metalcore
Years active	2011–present
Labels	Zestone Records (2016–2017) Sony Music Records (2017–present)
Members	Yosh Morita Ivan Kwong Tatsuya Kato Sho Okada
Past members	Takuya Suzuki Kei Tatsuno Yudai Kato
Website	survivesaidtheprophet.com

Survive Said the Prophet, also known as Sabapuro and abbreviated SSTP, is a Japanese rock band formed in Tokyo in 2011. They are incorporated under the Sony Music Records label and are most well-known for the hit 2019 single "Mukanjyo", the first opening of the anime Vinland Saga.

Biography

The group was formed in 2011 in Tokyo from all members of its predecessor band, YesterdayFall, except guitarist Shige and bassist Junya. That year saw the limited release of the group's first single, "Let Us Party". It was followed in 2012 by their titular EP Survive Said the Prophet. By 2014, they had released the singles "Meiam" and "Cocoon", each limited to 1,000 copies.

In 2015, they released Course of Action, their first album distributed nationwide, on their own label. Vocalist Yosh participated in the vocal project of popular playwright Hiroyuki Sawano. Meanwhile, guitarist Takuya Suzuki withdrew. In 2016, the band made a contract with Zestone Records, with guitarist Tatsuya joining. They appeared at Knotfest in 2016. They released their second album, Fixed, with Chris Crummett as producer. It ranked 3rd in the "Breakthrough Artist" category chosen by readers of AP Japan magazine.

In 2017, at the finale of the "Fixed" tour, the one-man show at Tsutaya O-West was sold out. The band appeared in "Punkspring 2017" and "Summer Sonic 2017" and teamed up with Chris Crummett again to release their 3rd album, Wabi Sabi. The group appeared at "Countdown Japan 17/18" in December, and in May 2018, the double A-side single "Ne: One" / "Hi-Lo" ("Anyone" / "High and Low") was released. The single "Found & Lost" was released in August, while in September, they released the fourth album Space with Sony Music Records and made a major debut. From October to February of the following year, the Space Tour 2018–19 was held with 27 performances in 26 cities. In December, the single "Red" was released. The band then appeared on "Countdown Japan 18/19".

In 2019, the 47-prefecture "Now More Than Ever Tour" took place from March to June. In August, the single "Mukanjyo" was released. The "Made in Asia Tour" was held from September to December, including performances at Zepp Divercity Tokyo. The tour finale was held at Shinkiba Studio Coast.

In 2020, they released their fifth album Inside Your Head. In October, to commemorate the 10th anniversary of their formation, the members looked back on their 10 years, selecting 10 songs that they felt symbolised themselves as a band, and five songs selected based on fan votes. A total of 20 songs, including their top five popular songs, were compiled as the best-of album To Redefine / To Be Defined and released on January 20, 2021. The singer, Yosh, sang the song from Final Fantasy VII Remake, Hollow, the official theme of said game.

In 2021, bassist/vocalist Yudai departed from the band, and Dr. Show appeared as El Tempo at the closing ceremony of the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics.

Members

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Yosh / Yoshi (Yoshiya Morita; born June 4, 1988) – vocals

Born in Tokyo, he attended an international school. After graduating, he attended Full Sail University in the United States. When he was a student, he was in the wrestling club and was also the president of the student council. He is an ex-member of the band Yesterday Fall. He uses Shure microphones.

Tatsuya (Tatsuya Kato; born July 11, 1989) – guitar

Born in Sendai, he and Yudai have known each other since elementary school. His hobbies are skateboarding, fishing, and muscle training. He is an ex-member of the band Fake Face. He plays a Schecter AR-06 (See Thru Black) guitar.

Ivan (Ivan Kwong; born October 25, 1988) – guitar

Originally from Hong Kong, he came to Japan when he was 19 years old, and thus is fluent in Japanese, English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. Supper Moment's vocalist, Sunny Chan, is a childhood friend; he and Sunny performed together live on the streets of Hong Kong. In 2018, Survive Said The Prophet and Supper Moment reunited and co-produced the song "To Whom". He is an ex-member of the band Aphelion. He plays an Ibanez AZ224F-BIG guitar. He is also in charge of product sales and designing CD jackets.

Show (Sho Okada, born November 21, 1989) – drums

Born in Machida City, Tokyo, he studied karate and became a black belt in 5th grade. He began playing drums through DrumMania. He is an ex-member of the bands fly sleep fly and RAVAR, of which he was the leader, and a member of El Tempo. He has signed endorsement contracts with Pearl and Sabian. Since Yudai left the group, he has also served as a scream part.

Former members

Takuya Suzuki – guitar

He is an ex-member of the bands YesterdayFall and Moonwalk Street. He joined in 2015 but withdrew within the year.

Kei Tatsuno – drums

An ex-member of YesterdayFall.

Yudai Kato – bass, scream

An ex-member of the band Underland. Withdrew on April 2, 2021.

Former support members

Yokochin – support drums

Ex-member of the band Angry Frog Rebirth.

Yuki Hanazawa – support bassist, dirty vocal

Currently active in Me;us.

Atsushi – support bassist

Currently active in Chasedown.

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

Soundtrack appearances

Live performances

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Group tours / events

Other performances

• May 4, 2013 – "Gold Rush 2013"
• May 19 – ROOKiEZ is PUNK'D presents "Bump on da Style Vol.22: Mixture Is Not Dead (Break of Dawn Tour Final)"
• November 15 – Clubdrop × Audioleaf × MAG System presents "Transit Vol 2"
• August 20, 2014 – "Faces Tour 2014" (Fake Face)
• October 3–4, 2014 – "Until the End Japan Tour 2014" (coldrain)
• October 26, 28, 31; 2014 – "Gravitation" Tour (2014–2015) (Girugamesh)
• December 9, 2014 – "Daylight Tree Bounenkai 2014" (Day 1)
• January 10, 12, 16, 18, 23, 25, 27; 2015 – "Redline Riot Tour 2015" (Crystal Lake, Noisemaker, Survive Said the Prophet, Wrong City)
• February 14, 2015 – "The Brotherhood Tour 2015"
• March 10, 2015 – "Magna Carta Tour" (Swanky Dank)
• March 11, 2015 – "Master Peace '15"
• March 14, 2015 – "Tenjin Ototaku" (Tenjin Ontaq)
• March 20, 2015 – "Monster Energy Outburn Tour 2015"

References

1. "Sabapro's 10th anniversary commemorative best compilation release, includes 15 songs selected by members and related parties and the top 5 songs voted by fans". Music Natalie. 2020-07-10. Retrieved 2020-10-29.
2. "Survive Said The Prophet, January release best album contains 20 tracks". Music Natalie. 2020-10-27. Retrieved 2020-10-29.
3. "Survive Said the Prophetのアルバム" [Survive Said the Prophet albums] (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
4. "Billboard Japan Hot Albums". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved July 5, 2023.
   • "Wabi Sabi". August 9, 2017.
   • "Space(s)". October 3, 2018.
   • "Inside Your Head". January 22, 2020.
   • "Hateful Failures". October 19, 2022.
5. "Survive Said the Prophetのシングル" [Survive Said the Prophet singles] (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
6. "Japan Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
   • "Found & Lost". Billboard. August 11, 2018.
   • "Red". Billboard. December 22, 2018.
7. "'『LET IT DIE』、コラボバンドの動画コメントを続で独占先行配信" ["Let It Die", exclusive pre-delivery of collaboration band video comments]. Rockin'On Japan (in Japanese). March 5, 2017. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
8. "'Glorification' | Staff & Cast". Code Geass Movie Official (in Japanese). May 26, 2018. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
9. Ressler, Karen (May 24, 2018). "'Banana Fish' Anime Unveils 2nd Promo Video, Opening Theme, Additional Cast". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
10. Sherman, Jennifer (October 11, 2018). "Survive Said The Prophet Performs 'Banana Fish' Anime's 2nd Ending Song". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
11. "Survive Said The Prophetの人気曲"Right and Left"がHonda「シャトル」のCMソングに決定!!" [Survive Said The Prophet's popular song "Right and Left" has been chosen as the commercial song for Honda's "Shuttle"!!] (in Japanese). PR Times. May 10, 2019. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
12. Chapman, Paul (May 17, 2019). "Survive Said The Prophet Performs OP Theme for 'Vinland Saga' TV Anime". Crunchyroll. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
13. "サバプロ新曲「Heroine」が悠木碧、松岡禎丞ら出演のNECノートパソコンCMソングに" [Survive Said The Prophet's new song "Heroine" will be used as the NEC laptop commercial song starring Aoi Yuki and Yoshitsugu Matsuoka]. Natalie (in Japanese). January 21, 2020. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
14. "伊藤健太郎がワイルドに食べる冷食「WILDish」CM「欲望」篇、楽曲はサバプロ" [Kentaro Ito eats frozen food "WILDish" CM "Desire", music by Survive Said the Prophet]. Shokuhin Sangyo Shimbunsha (in Japanese). March 16, 2020. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
15. "B.LEAGUE 2021-22 SEASON 公式テーマソング「Win / Lose」 MV" [B.League 2021–22 Season Official Theme Song "Win/Lose" MV]. The First Times (in Japanese). January 14, 2022. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
16. McCullough, Hayley (November 24, 2021). "CloverWorks' Tokyo 24th Ward Reveals New Trailer". CBR. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
17. Cacciatore, Francesco (April 2, 2023). "'Vinland Saga' Season 2 Returns with Exciting New Trailer". Screen Rant. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
18. Vinicius, Marcus (2023-05-10). "Anime Friends 2023 | Todos os convidados do evento pt. 2". Portal GeekPop News (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-04-16.
19. "Survive Said The Prophet OFFICIAL WEB : Anime Friends 2023 @Brazil São Paulo" (in Japanese). 2023-07-13. Retrieved 2024-04-16.

External links

• Official website (in English and Japanese)
• Survive Said the Prophet at AllMusic

• 2011 establishments in Japan
• Japanese alternative metal musical groups
• Musical groups established in 2011
• Musical groups from Tokyo