by It was announced on the group’s official website that Yasunori Arai, a member of the rock band BAAD, which had a big hit with the theme song “Kimi ga Suki to Sakeitai” of the popular TV anime “SLAM DUNK,” passed away.
On the official website, “BAAD Yasunori Arai passed away on May 22, 2023, while he was under medical treatment for some time.” When it was decided that he would appear in the event on the day of the event, he strongly wished to participate and devoted himself to treatment.
We have believed in a “reunion,” but the premature obituary to respond to that feeling. All the members and staff are still in a situation where they cannot accept the reality.” In addition, the funeral and farewell ceremony were held only by relatives and close relatives. [Quoted from BAAD official website] To everyone who supports BAAD, BAAD Yasunori Arai passed away on May 22, 2023, while undergoing medical treatment for some time.
The BAAD members “reunited” for the first time in about 30 years, and when it was decided that they would appear at the event on May 18, he strongly wished to participate and devoted himself to treatment. To respond to that feeling, our company has believed in “reunion,” but all the members and staff are still in a situation where they cannot accept the reality due to the sudden news of his passing.
The funeral and farewell ceremony were held only by relatives and close relatives. We apologize for the late notice. Please refrain from individual inquiries or interviews with the bereaved family and his BAAD members. I want to express my sincere gratitude to all of you for your kindness during my lifetime. [BAAD Profile] Formed in 1992 by vocalist Kyoji Yamada, guitarist and chorus Shinichiro Ota, bassist Masamichi Kobayashi, and Dr. Yasunori Arai. The 3rd Sg “Kimi ga Suki to Sakeitai” (the opening theme song for the TV anime “SLAM DUNK”) became a memorable blockbuster.
