j-pop lover

anyone know this band? : D

I especially like the song dolls and shinnig ray; D

Janne Da Arc (ジャンヌダルク Jannu Daruku?) Is a Japanese rock band from Hirakata, Osaka. The band's name is shortened to Either Often seen "Janne" (ジャンヌ) or "JDA". The band is currently signed to the Motorod record label, a subsidiary of Avex Trax. They have released three indies albums, nine major-label albums (including single collections), 26 singles, and 14 DVDs.

On May 9, 2006, They celebrated Their tenth anniversary, the date marking the final Pls member, Shuji, Became an official member of the band. The band was not named after historical figure Joan of Arc, despite Their song "Kyuuseishu - Messiah -" being about her. Yasu named the band after a character in the manga Devilman by Go Nagai. A picture of the character cans be seen on-the-art for the band's limited edition Janne Da Arc 10th Anniversary Indies Complete Box, released March 15, 2006.

Their sound is self-described as "pop rock", and vocalist yasu takes many musical cues from his musical idol, Motoyuki "Morrie" Otsuka of the metal band Dead End. However, the members of Janne Da Arc have proven themselves to be very versatile as well as proficient at Their chosen instruments, and are influenced by many bands and musical styles.

As of January 26, 2007, the members of Janne Da Arc are pursuing solo projects, concurrent with Their work in the band.

On May 19, 2009, They released a 10th Anniversary Complete Box Set, the which topped the Oricon chart.

Members

Yasu (Yasunori Hayashi), vocalist, born January 27, 1975 in Hirakata, Osaka, Japan. Favorite artists include Dead End and BOOWY. Yasu describes Himself as someone WHO Generally likes to Remain at home, with a penchant for going out and playing pachinko and reading manga late into the night. Yasu Also plays the guitar and keyboards, the latter of the which he uses to compose most of his music. In 2007 he started his solo project, Acid Black Cherry.

You (Yutaka Tsuda), guitarist, born July 24, 1974 in Kobe, Japan. Favorite artists include Unicorn and Nuno Bettencourt. Yasu uterus describes as a very cool, collected individual. Shuji, however, describes the uterus as a member of the band's rainy weather That Seems to follow around, thanks to installments of Janne Da Arc's live shows being done on days with severe rainfall.

Ka-yu (Kazuyuki Matsumoto), bassist, born January 21, 1975 in Hirakata, Osaka, Japan. Favorite artists include Crazy "Cool" Joe (Dead End bassist) and BOOWY. Ka-yu is like a brother to yasu, and is characterized by his more Visual Kei look in comparison to the rest of the band members, as well as his love for animals. In 2010 he has Announced the start of a new project Called DAMIJAW, starting out with an album on April 28.

Kiyo (real name unknown), keyboardist, born June 27, 1974 in Hirakata, Osaka, Japan. Favorite artists include Earth, Wind, and Fire and Keith Emerson. Kiyo is the oldest member of Janne Da Arc, and acts as an older brother to the band.

Shuji (Shuji Suematsu), drummer, born November 21, 1974 in Kobe, Japan. Favorite artists include X Japan and Loudness. Shuji is Often Referred to by the other members as "Gramps" Because of his older appearance and down-to-earth nature. In contrast to guitarist You, Shuji considers Himself to be a fair-weather man.

All the members, with the exception of the Ka-yu, graduated from Hirakata West High School in the Same Class. For the Release of Their single Furimukeba ..., Janne Da Arc returned to Their high school to give a special performance, the which Became the feature film Hirakata.