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w-inds. (along with Flame and Lead) debuted for the purpose of competing with the boy groups that Johnny's Jimusho features. Though they were in no way able to stand up to them in terms of sheer popularity, they still became quite popular in their own rights, w-inds most of all. This was due in part to Tachibana's unique, and even slightly feminine vocals. As of 2006, Tachibana has even embarked on his own solo career, in which he writes his own songs.