Plastic Tree

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Japanese alternative rock band

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Field	Value
name	Plastic Tree
image	B1k6w0sCcAA31OP.jpg
caption	Plastic Tree performing in 2014
background	group_or_band
origin	Chiba Prefecture, Japan
genre
years_active	1993–present
label	Gio Records (1995–1997)
Warner Music Japan (1997–2001)
Entrance (1997–1998)
Sweet Heart Records (2001 and 2003)
Atmark Corporation (2002)
Universal Music Japan (2003–2004 and 2006–2010)
Sick Room Records (2003–2005)
J-Rock (2005)
Akatsuki label (2007–present)
Tokuma Japan Communications (2010-2012)
Flying Star (2012-2015)
CJ Victor (2015-present)
associated_acts	Tatsuya Nishiwaki (1998)
Shinobu Narita (1999-2002)
Seiji Kameda (2003-2004)
Masataka Kitaura (2007)
Masao Akashi (2007-current)
current_members	Ryutaro Arimura
Akira Nakayama
Tadashi Hasegawa
Kenken Sato
past_members	Koji/Shin
Takashi
Hiroshi Sasabuchi
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| name = Plastic Tree | image = B1k6w0sCcAA31OP.jpg | caption = Plastic Tree performing in 2014 | image_size = | background = group_or_band | alias = | origin = Chiba Prefecture, Japan | genre = | years_active = 1993–present | label = Gio Records (1995–1997) Warner Music Japan (1997–2001) Entrance (1997–1998) Sweet Heart Records (2001 and 2003) Atmark Corporation (2002) Universal Music Japan (2003–2004 and 2006–2010) Sick Room Records (2003–2005) J-Rock (2005) Akatsuki label (2007–present) Tokuma Japan Communications (2010-2012) Flying Star (2012-2015) CJ Victor (2015-present) | associated_acts = Tatsuya Nishiwaki (1998) Shinobu Narita (1999-2002) Seiji Kameda (2003-2004) Masataka Kitaura (2007) Masao Akashi (2007-current) | website = | current_members = Ryutaro Arimura Akira Nakayama Tadashi Hasegawa Kenken Sato | past_members = Koji/Shin Takashi Hiroshi Sasabuchi

Plastic Tree are a Japanese alternative rock band. Formed in December 1993 in Chiba Prefecture, they released their first mini-album in December 1995, and in 1997, they released their first single on a major label.

History

Biography

Plastic Tree, also known as PuraTuri or Pura to fans, was formed in December 1993 originally under the name of NTT FUCKS then later decided on Plastic Tree, aiming for "something abstract and natural at the same time", as Ryutaro puts it.

In 1995, they released their first mini-album Kimyou na Kajitsu: Strange Fruits after changing drummers twice. Two years later, they released their first single, "Wareta Mado", with Warner Music Japan, their first release on a major label.

Plastic Tree made their first overseas tour in 2006, named the Chandelier Tour, and performed concerts in France, Germany and Finland.

On February 23, 2009, Hiroshi Sasabuchi announced his resignation as the band's drummer after having been with the band for seven years. On July 3, 2009, Kenken Sato was announced as the band's new drummer. Since forming, the band has had four drummers.

Sound and style

Early in their career, their music had heavy visual kei influences. As time went on, their sound seemed to change and evolve with every album. Plastic Tree combine alternative rock with art rock, electronic, and heavy metal. Their sound is a blend of raw melody, with the occasional orchestral backing track. However, the band does not think that they should be placed into any specific genre. Plastic Tree claim that their sound has been considerably influenced by British bands such as Radiohead and The Cure.

The most easily recognizable signature of Plastic Tree's music is the melodic, childlike voice of Ryūtarō Arimura. Their sound is also aided by Arimura's abstract lyrics. All four band members collaborate to write songs and lyrics, with Arimura writing most of the lyrics.

Band members

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Current members

Ryutaro Arimura (有村竜太朗) – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (1993–present)
Akira Nakayama(ナカヤマアキラ) – lead guitar (1993–present)
Tadashi Hasegawa (長谷川正) – bass guitar (1993–present)
Kenken Sato (佐藤ケンケン) – drums (2009–present)

Former members

Shin – drums (1993–1996)
Takashi Ōshōdani (大正谷隆) – drums (1996–2001)
Hiroshi Sasabuchi (ササブチヒロシ) – drums (2001–2009)

Discography

Singles

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Release date	Title	Indie	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th	7th	8th	9th	10th	11th	12th	13th	14th	15th	16th	17th	18th	19th	20th	21st	22nd	23rd	24th	25th	26th	27th	28th	29th	30th	31st	32nd	33rd	34th	35th	36th	37th	38th	39th	40th	41st	42nd	43rd	44th
September 25, 1996	Rira no ki
June 25, 1997	Wareta Mado
February 15, 1998	Hontou no Uso
June 25, 1998	Zetsubou no Oka
March 10, 1999	Tremolo
August 25, 1999	Sink
December 10, 1999	Tsumetai Hikari
April 19, 2000	Slide
July 12, 2000	Rocket
January 7, 2001	Planetarium
September 14, 2001	Chiriyuku Bokura
June 26, 2002	Aoi Tori
May 21, 2003	Baka ni Natta Noni
March 25, 2003	Moshimo Piano ga Hiketanara
October 1, 2003	Mizuiro Girlfriend
January 12, 2004	Yuki Hotaru
March 10, 2004	Harusaki Sentimental
July 28, 2004	Melancholic
May 11, 2005	Sanbika
October 12, 2005	Namae no Nai Hana
November 16, 2005	Ghost
December 14, 2005	Kuuchuu Buranko
May 10, 2006	Namida Drop
January 23, 2007	Spica
May 16, 2007	Makka na Ito
April 9, 2008	Alone Again, Wonderful World
August 13, 2008	Replay/dolly
June 10, 2009	Fukurou
October 28, 2009	Sanatorium
July 28, 2010	Moonlight-----.
December 15, 2010	Mirai Iro
February 29, 2012	Joumyaku
June 20, 2012	Kuchizuke
September 5, 2012	Shion
September 4, 2013	Doukou
September 3, 2014	Mime
March 4, 2015	Slow
September 2, 2015	Rakka
August 17, 2016	Silent Noise
January 25, 2017	Nenriki
June 21, 2017	Uchuu Yuuei
July 25, 2018	Inside Out
September 4, 2019	Senzou
July 19, 2023	Azabana
December 13, 2023	Zawameki
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Albums

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Release date	Title	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th	7th	8th	9th	10th	11th	12th	13th	14th	15th	16th
October 9, 1997
August 25, 2010 (Re-edition)	Hide and Seek
August 26, 1998
August 25, 2010 (Re-edition)	Puppet Show
August 23, 2000
August 25, 2010 (Re-edition)	Parade
September 21, 2002	Träumerei
October 27, 2003	Shiro Chronicle
August 25, 2004	Cell
June 28, 2006	Chandelier
June 27, 2007	Nega to Poji
September 24, 2008	Utsusemi
December 23, 2009	Dona Dona
April 6, 2011	Ammonite
December 12, 2012	Ink
December 23, 2015	Hakusei
March 7, 2018	doorAdore
March 25, 2020	Jusshokuteiri
May 29, 2024	Plastic Tree
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Mini albums

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Release date	Title	Indie	1st
December 11, 1995	Strange Fruits -Kimyou na Kajitsu-
March 5, 2014	echo
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"Best of" albums

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Release date	Title	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th	7th	8th	9th	10th
March 27, 2001	Cut ~~Early Songs Best Selection~~
November 14, 2001
September 6, 2006 (Re-edition)	Single Collection
November 7, 2002
August 25, 2010 (Re-edition)	Premium Best
October 26, 2005	Best Album Shiro Ban
October 26, 2005	Best Album Kuro Ban
September 5, 2007	B-Men Gahou
August 26, 2009	Gestalt Houkai
July 7, 2010	ALL TIME THE BEST
February 13, 2019	Zoku B-Men Gahou
April 28, 2022	(Re)quest
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Other albums

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Release date	Title	Overseas release
July 13, 2007	Plastic Tree "e.p." What is "Plastic Tree"?
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DVD

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Type	Release date	Title	Live	PV Collection	PV Collection	PV Collection	Live	Live	PV Collection	Live	Live	Live	Live	PV Collection	Live	Live	Live	Live	Live	Live	TV program	Live
April 3, 1996	Alice's sleeping bag
March 23, 1997	Innocent Picture Show
October 19, 2011 (VHS)
February 9, 2005 (DVD)	Nijigen Orugōru
November 8, 2000 (VHS)
November 22, 2000 (DVD)	Nijigen Orugōru 2
March 21, 2002	Kuro Tent
December 18, 2002	Kuro Tent 2
December 22, 2004	Nijigen Orugōru 3
March 29, 2006
November 21, 2007 (Re-edition)	Hana moete, bourei no namida, tenmaku ni ochiru.
December 19, 2007
November 12, 2008	Zero
December 24, 2008
November 4, 2009 (Limited re-edition)	Merry Go Around The World
November 25, 2009	Tent
December 23, 2009	Gestalt houkai -Eizou hen-
July 7, 2010	Shugyoku to himitsu kouen
October 27, 2010	Ch.P
September 7, 2011	Yuku pura kita pura
December 14, 2011	Ammonite Jitsuen-Ban
March 20, 2013	Hide and Seek" -Tsukai Kouen
June 19, 2013	Tent 3
December 17, 2014	Plastic Tree no Sen Pura
February 11, 2015	Soshite Parade wa Tsuzuku
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In popular culture

"Sink" was used as the eighth ending song for the anime Kindaichi Case Files.
"Namida Drop" was used as the first ending song for the anime Garasu no Kantai.
"Mirai Iro" was used as the fifth ending song for the anime Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's.
"Silent Noise" was used as the opening song for the Visual novel Collar_×_Malice.

References

"Interview With Plastic Tree". JaME (jame-world.com).
"Zy 38: Ryutaro Arimura (Interview)". JaME (jame-world.com).
"History". Schwarzes Zelt.
"Band Biography". SickRoom.
"Plastic Tree". Kiraku.tv (kiraku.tv).
"Plastic Tree Discography". Warner Music Japan.
"Plastic Tree World Tour". JaME (jame-world.com).
(2009-02-24). "Sasabuchi Hiroshi Leaves Plastic Tree".
"Interview with Plastic Tree". JaME (jame-world.com).
"Silent Noise - Collar X Malice Edition [Limited Edition] (Plastic Tree)".

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