Biography
Plastic Tree, also known as PuraTouri (プラトゥリ) or Pura (プラ) to fans, was formed in December 1993. Early in their career, they frequently performed live and handed out free copies of their demo tapes.
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, marking their official debut and first release on a major label.
Plastic Tree planned 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 being with the band for seven years. On July 3, 2009, Kenken Sato was announced as the band's new drummer. Since forming, they have had four different drummers.
Current members
| Member | Instrument |
|---|---|
| Ryūtarō Arimura (有村 竜太朗) | vocals |
| backup guitar | |
| Akira Nakayama (ナカヤマ アキラ) | lead guitar |
| Tadashi Hasegawa (長谷川 正) | bass guitar |
| Kenken Sato (佐藤 ケンケン) | drums |
Former members
| Member | Instrument | Start year | End year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiroshi Sasabuchi (ササブチ ヒロシ) | drums | 2001 | 2009 |
| Takashi Ōshōdani (大正谷 隆) | drums | 1996 | 2001 |
| Shin | drums | 1993 | 1996 |
Albums
- Kimyou na Kajitsu: Strange Fruits (1995.12.11)
- Hide and Seek (1997.07.10)
- Puppet Show (1998.08.26)
- Parade (2000.08.23)
- Cut: Early Songs Best Selection (2001.03.27)
- Plastic Tree Single Collection (2001.11.14)
- トロイメライ (TRÄUMEREI [toroimerai]) (2002.09.21)
- Best Album (Premium Best) (2002.11.07)
- シロクロニクル (Shiro Chronicle) (2003.10.22)
- Cell (2004.8.25)
- 白盤 [Shiro Ban] (Greatest Hits) (2005.10.26)
- 黒盤 [Kuro Ban] (Greatest Hits) (2005.10.26)
- Chandelier (2006.06.28)
- 「ネガとポジ」(Nega to Poji) (2007.06.27)
- Plastic Tree "e.p" (What is "Plastic Tree"?) (2007.07.13)
- B面画報 (B-Men Gahō) (2007.09.05)
- ウツセミ (Utsu Semi) (2008.09.24)
- ゲシュタルト崩壊 (Gestalt Houkai) (2009.08.26)
- ドナドナ (Dona Dona) (2009.12.23)
- Ammonite (2011.04.06)
Singles
- リラの樹 Rira no ki (1996.09.25)
- 割れた窓 Wareta Mado (1997.06.25)
- 本当の嘘 Hontō no Uso (1998.02.15)
- 絶望の丘 Zetsubō no Oka (1998.06.25)
- トレモロ Tremolo (1999.03.10)
- Sink (1999.08.25)
- ツメタイヒカリTsumetai Hikari (1999.12.10)
- スライド Slide (2000.04.19)
- ロケット Rocket (2000.07.12)
- プラネタリウム Planetarium (2001.01.07)
- 散りユク僕ラ Chiriyuku Bokura (2001.09.14)
- 蒼い鳥 Aoi Tori (2002.06.26)
- バカになったのに Baka Ni Natta Noni (2003.05.21)
- もしもピアノが弾げたなら Moshimo Piano ga Hiketanara (2003.06.25)
- 水色ガールフレンド Mizuiro Girlfriend (2003.10.1)
- 雪蛍 Yuki Hotaru (2004.01.12)
- 春咲 センチメンタル Harusaki Sentimental (2004.03.10)
- メランコリック Melancholic (2004.07.28)
- 讚美歌 Sanbika (2005.5.11)
- 名前のない花 Namae no Nai Hana (2005.10.12)
- Ghost (2005.11.16)
- 空中ブランコ Kūchū Buranko (2005.12.14)
- ナミダ ドロップ Namida Drop (2006.05.10)
- スピカ Spica (2007.01.23)
- 真っ赤な糸 Makka Na Ito (2007.05.16)
- アローンアゲイン、ワンダフルワールド Alone Again, Wonderful World (2008.04.09)
- リプレイ/DOLLY Replay/dolly (2008.08.13)
- 梟 Fukurō (2009.6.10)
- サナトリウム Sanatorium (2009.10.28)
- ムーンライト ――――。 Moonlight----- (2010.07.28)
- みらいいろMirai Iro (2010.12.15)
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