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History

Biography

Plastic Tree, also known as PuraTuri (プラトゥリ) or Pura (プラ) 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.³⁴

In 1995, they released their first mini-album Kimyou na Kajitsu: Strange Fruits after changing drummers twice.⁵ Two years later, they released their first single, "Wareta Mado", with Warner Music Japan, their first release on a major label.⁶

Plastic Tree made their first overseas tour in 2006, named the Chandelier Tour, and performed concerts in France, Germany and Finland.⁷

On February 23, 2009, Hiroshi Sasabuchi announced his resignation as the band's drummer after having been with the band for seven years.⁸ 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.⁹ Plastic Tree claim that their sound has been considerably influenced by British bands such as Radiohead and The Cure.¹⁰

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

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 (2002–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 (2001–2002)

Discography

Singles

Albums

Mini albums

"Best of" albums

Other albums

DVD

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.¹¹

External links

• Official website
• Official blog
• PT Kurage Fans | Latam Fan Base, translating songs and content into English and Spanish.

References

1. "Interview With Plastic Tree". JaME (jame-world.com). Archived from the original on 2008-10-15. Retrieved 2008-07-13. https://web.archive.org/web/20081015192136/http://www.jame-world.com/us/article.php?id=77 ↩

2. "Zy 38: Ryutaro Arimura (Interview)". JaME (jame-world.com). Archived from the original on 2008-10-15. Retrieved 2008-07-13. https://web.archive.org/web/20081015192130/http://www.jame-world.com/us/article.php?id=3963 ↩

3. "History". Schwarzes Zelt. Retrieved 15 October 2012. http://schwarzes-zelt.net/html/pla1993.html ↩

4. "Band Biography". SickRoom. Retrieved 15 October 2012. http://sickroom.org/biography.php ↩

5. "Plastic Tree". Kiraku.tv (kiraku.tv). Archived from the original on 17 February 2012. Retrieved 13 July 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217055602/http://wiki.kira-ku.com/wiki/Plastic_Tree ↩

6. "Plastic Tree Discography". Warner Music Japan. Archived from the original on 17 February 2012. Retrieved 13 July 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217064332/http://wmg.jp/plastic_tree/disco1.html ↩

7. "Plastic Tree World Tour". JaME (jame-world.com). Archived from the original on 21 February 2009. Retrieved 13 July 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20090221111511/http://www.jame-world.com/us/theme.php?id=13 ↩

8. "Sasabuchi Hiroshi Leaves Plastic Tree". JaME. 2009-02-24. Retrieved 2024-09-07. https://www.jame-world.com/en/news/62537-sasabuchi-hiroshi-leaves-plastic-tree.html ↩

9. "Interview with Plastic Tree". JaME (jame-world.com). Archived from the original on 3 June 2012. Retrieved 13 July 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20120603115736/http://www.jame-world.com/uk/article.php?id=77 ↩

10. "Interview with Plastic Tree". JaME (jame-world.com). Archived from the original on 3 June 2012. Retrieved 13 July 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20120603115736/http://www.jame-world.com/uk/article.php?id=77 ↩

11. "Silent Noise - Collar X Malice Edition [Limited Edition] (Plastic Tree)". https://www.play-asia.com/silent-noise-collar-x-malice-edition-limited-edition/13/70aavf ↩