Plastic Tree

Plastic Tree (プラスティック・トゥリー) is a J-Rock band with influences from many Alternative rock bands such as Radiohead, The Smashing Pumpkins, The Cure. When they went major, they changed their style to more Britpop sound.



Information
Plastic Tree also known as PuraTuri, or more affectionately, Pura-chan by fans (kurage), Plastic Tree formed between 1993 and 1994. They can generally be described as alternative, although their beginnings tend to be labeled as Visual-Kei, and are often compared with Britpop bands .

The most recognizeable signature of Plastic Tree is the melodic, child-like voice of Ryutaro. It is often described as very 'ethereal', and adds to the unique quality of their music. He composes the vast majority of their lyrics, while Akira, and Tadashi generally compose their music. In recent years, there has been some dispute of the band moving in a more mainstream direction, though they still appear to be very devoted to their fans and remain faithful to their musical roots.

While it has been popularly speculated that the band's name was derived from Radiohead's song, Fake Plastic Trees, the formation of the band and the release of this song do not coincide properly. In addition, in a recent interview, Ryutarou and Tadashi have revealed the real meaning behind their name. It is also common knowledge that Plastic Tree's Rira no Ki is a 'cover' of Radiohead's My Iron Lung.

On the DVD Kuro Tent 2, many of the live names are derived from works by The Smashing Pumpkins.

Albums
[1995.12.11] Strange Fruit -奇妙な果実- (~Kimyou na Kajitsu~)
[1997.07.10] HIDE and SEEK
[1998.08.26] Puppet Show
[2000.08.23] Parade
[2002.09.21] TRÄUMEREI (トロイメライ)
[2003.10.22] SHIRO CHRONICLE (シロクロニクル)
[2004.08.25] CELL.
[2006.06.28] Chandelier (シャンデリア)
[2007.06.27] Nega to Poji (ネガとポジ)

Members
Arimura Ryutaro (有村竜太朗): Vocals, Secondary Guitar
Nakayama Akira (ナカヤマ アキラ): Lead Guitar
Hasegawa Tadashi (長谷川 正): Bass
Sasabuchi "Bucchi" Hiroshi (ササブチ ヒロシ): Drums

Arimura Ryutaro



The quiet and polite vocalist of Plastic Tree. Ryutaro writes almost all of the lyrics he sings and is very well known for his unique voice. His lyrics are often sad and reflect his uncertainty toward certain subjects.

Name: Arimura Ryutaro/Ryuutarou
Birth Date: March 6, 1973
Blood Type: AB
Hometown: Chiba, Japan
Height: 173 cm
Weight: Unknown
Favorite Food: Curry
Favorite Season: Winter
Favorite Artists: Radiohead, The Cure

Nakayama Akira


Nakayama Akira is the guitarist of Plastic Tree and one of the band main song writer. His motto is "Ramen anytime, anywhere."

Name : Nakayama Akira (ナカヤマアキラ)
Position: Guitar
Birthdate: 1971.01.16
Blood Type: A

Hasegawa Tadashi



Hasegawa Tadashi is the leader and bassist of Plastic Tree and the band's main song writer.

Name : Hasegawa Tadashi (長谷川正)
Position: Bass
Birthdate: 1970.11.16
Blood Type: O

Sasabuchi "Bucchi" Hiroshi



Sasabuchi Hiroshi, or "Bucchi" as he's more often called, is the drummer of the band Plastic Tree.

Name : Sasabuchi Hiroshi (ササブチヒロシ)
Position: Drums
Birthdate: 1976.10.12
Blood Type: A