Hai To Gensou No Grimgar formed in 2014 with Hiroaki Tsutsumi on vocals and guitar, Daisuke Ishida on bass, and Shinji Sato on drums. They put out their debut album 'Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash' in 2016, which included the track 'Breakthrough' that was used as the opening theme for the anime 'Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash'. Some listeners questioned the move, but the band kept working.
Their song 'Stand On The Ground' has become a recognizable piece, often mentioned alongside other tracks like 'Seeds' and 'Harvest'. They've released other albums like 'Dawn of a New World' in 2018 and 'Afterglow' in 2020, along with a single for 'Stand On The Ground' in 2021.
They're known for a sound that leans into ethereal melodies and introspective lyrics, which has found an audience among anime fans and music listeners. The band hasn't offered much public detail beyond their recordings and that early anime tie-in.
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