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[[Image:Jda02.jpg|thumb|400px|right|The members of Janne Da Arc from left to right: you (guitar), ka-yu (bass), yasu (vocal), kiyo (keyboard), shuji (drums)]]'''Janne Da Arc''' (ジャンヌダルク) spent ten years as an indie band before signing with the Avex sub-label Cutting Edge in 1999, becoming the first visual kei group to be adopted by the company. Charachterized by fast-paced, upbeat rock and the added element of a keyboard player, Janne Da Arc has become a major player in the Japanese rock industry.
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[[File:Janne+Da+Arc.jpg|thumb|300px|Janne Da Arc]]
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==Member Profiles==
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'''Janne Da Arc''' (ジャンヌダルク) spent ten years as an indie band before signing with the [[avex trax]] sub-label [[cutting edge]] in 1999, becoming the first [[Visual-Kei|visual-kei]] group to be adopted by the company. Charachterized by fast-paced, upbeat rock and the added element of a keyboard player, Janne Da Arc has become a major player in the Japanese rock industry.
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===yasu===
 
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[[Image:Yasu.jpg|left|200px|thumb|yasu, vocalist of Janne Da Arc]]
 
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*'''Name:''' yasu
 
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*'''Position:''' Vocal
 
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*'''Real Name:''' Hayashi Yasunori
 
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*'''Date of Birth:''' January 27, 1975
 
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*'''Place of Birth:''' Osaka
 
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*'''Zodiac Sign:''' Aquarius
 
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*'''Blood Type:''' A
 
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*'''Colors:''' White, blue, grey
 
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*'''Cigarettes:''' Kent 1
 
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*'''Favorite foods:''' Umeboshi, pickles, hamburgers, sushi
 
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*'''Sport:''' Judo
 
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yasu is the leader as well as one of the founders of Janne Da Arc. Voice lessons at a young age stimulated his love for music and boosted his desire to form his own band. Besides rock, yasu has an appreciation for pop music, as well as traditional Japanese music. He also enjoys anime, manga, video games, panchinko and smoking, although it is suspected that he has, or has tried to, quit. He does not sleep very well, only getting 5-6 hours of rest at night. yasu deeply admires and respects [[HYDE|hyde]], vocalist of the Japanese rock band [[L'Arc~en~Ciel]].
 
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===shuji===
 
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[[Image:Shuji.jpg|left|200px|thumb|shuji, drummer of Janne Da Arc]]
 
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*'''Name:''' Shuji
 
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*'''Position:''' Drums
 
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*'''Real Name:''' Suematsu Shuuji
 
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*'''Date of Birth:''' November 21, 1974
 
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*'''Place of Birth:''' Kobe
 
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*'''Zodiac Sign:''' Escorpião
 
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*'''Blood Type:''' O
 
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*'''Favorite Colors:''' White, violet
 
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*'''Cigarettes:''' Cabin Mild
 
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*'''Favorite foods:''' Rice with curry and gyuudon
 
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*'''Sport:''' baseball
 
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Shuji was the last member to join Janne Da Arc. Shuji's perferred style of rock metal and heavy metal, a taste that he developed at a young age. Even today, he continues to be a fan of [[X-Japan]]. Shuji is one of the shy members of the band, however, he is able to joke around and have fun with the others.
 
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===kiyo===
 
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[[Image:Kiyo.jpg|thumb|left|200px|kiyo, the keyboardist of Janne Da Arc]]
 
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*'''Name:''' Kiyo
 
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*'''Position:''' Keyboard
 
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*'''Real Name:''' Masanobu Kiyose
 
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*'''Date of Birth:''' June 27, 1974
 
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*'''Place of Birth:''' Hirakata
 
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*'''Zodiac Sign:''' Cancer
 
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*'''Blood Type:''' A
 
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*'''Favorite Colors:''' Black, brown
 
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*'''Cigarettes:''' Seven Star
 
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*'''Favorite foods:''' Subuta, gyouza, tonkatsu.
 
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*'''Sport:''' soccer
 
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Kiyo is the shiest member of Janne Da Arc. Kiyo's skills on the keyboard are rarely found in Japanese rock bands, and therefore his presence adds an extra dimension to the group. He is very talented, sometimes appearing in shows surrounded by five different keyboards.
 
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===ka-yu===
 
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[[Image:Ka-yu.jpg|thumb|200px|left|ka-yu, the bass player of Janne Da Arc]]
 
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*'''Name:''' ka-yu
 
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*'''Position:''' bass
 
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*'''Real Name:''' Matsumoto Kazuyuki
 
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*'''Date of Birth:''' January 21, 1975
 
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*'''Place of Birth:''' Hirakata
 
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*'''Zodiac Sign:''' Aquarius
 
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*'''Blood Type:''' A
 
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*'''Favorite Colors:''' Red, white, blue, black
 
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*'''Cigarettes:''' Mild Seven Lights
 
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*'''Favorite foods:''' Hamburgers, ebifurai, pizza, ramen, cheesecake
 
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*'''Sport:''' kendo and soccer
 
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Ka-yu is one of the more extroverted members of Janne Da Arc. Although he is one of the original founders of the band, Ka-yu left the group for three years for unknown reasons before returning in 1992. He has several tattoos, earings and piercings on his body.
 
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===you===
 
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[[Image:You.jpg|thumb|200px|left|you, the gutarist of Janne Da Arc]]
 
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*'''Name:''' you
 
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*'''Position:''' guitar
 
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*'''Real Name:''' Tsuda Yutaka
 
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*'''Date of Birth:''' July 24, 1975
 
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*'''Place of Birth:''' Kobe
 
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*'''Zodiac Sign:''' Leo
 
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*'''Blood Type:''' O
 
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*'''Cigarettes:''' Kent 1
 
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*'''Sport:''' baseball
 
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you joined the band in 1991, two years after its creation, and is one of the quieter members of the band. He enjoys listening to music, buying CDs and is a fan of Metallica.
 
  
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==Members==
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*[[Acid Black Cherry|yasu]]: Vocals
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*[[you (artist)|you]]: Guitar
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*[[ka-yu]]/[[DAMIJAW]]: Bass
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*[[kiyo]]: Keyboard
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*[[shuji]]: Drums
  
 
==Biography==
 
==Biography==
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Osaka 1989. At the age of 14, Yasu and Ka-yu, who went to school together, decide to form a band. The two recruit Kiyo and Chiba. The formation is Yasu on vocals, Ka-yu on bass, Chiba on drums and Kiyo on keyboard. For unknown reasons, Ka-yu then leaves the band and is replaced by Ino. In 1990, the band is given the name Okyan Teiisu.
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Osaka 1989, At the age of 14, [[Acid Black Cherry|yasu]] and [[ka-yu]], who went to school together, decided to form a band. The two recruited [[kiyo]] and [[Chiba]]. The formation is [[Acid Black Cherry|yasu]] on vocals, [[ka-yu]] on bass, [[Chiba]] on drums and [[kiyo]] on keyboard. For unknown reasons, [[ka-yu]] then leaves the band and is replaced by [[Ino]]. In 1990, the band is given the name ''Okyan Teiisu''.
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In 1991, you joins the group as the new guitarist. The name Janne Da Arc is now adopted, inspired by a charachter from the manga ''Violence Jack'', created by Go Nagai.
 
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Chiba leaves the group for several months in 1992, and Shuji becomes the backup drummer for the band until Chiba returns. In that same year, Ka-yu returns, and the group begins their time as an indies band in the Japanese rock scene, recording their first demo tape in November. Two more demo tapes follow in 1993 and 1994. In 1995, Chiba leaves the band for good and Shuji becomes the permanent drummer.
 
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In 1997, their first mini-album ''[[Resist]]'' is recorded. 1998 brings ''[[Dearly]]'', their second mini album and a re-recorded version of ''[[Resist]]'' with new songs.  
 
  
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Their third mini-album [[CHAOS MODE]] is released in 1999. This year marks a turning point in the history of Janne Da Arc. The band is finally signed to a major label, Avex Trax, and their debut single as a major group, [[RED ZONE]] is released. The band embarks upon their first tour as a najor group, called CHAOS ZONE. 2000 brings their first major album, ''[[D.N.A.]]''.
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In 1991, [[you]]joins the group as the new guitarist. The name Janne Da Arc is now adopted, inspired by a character from the manga [[wikipedia:Violence Jack|Violence Jack]], created by [[Nagai Go]]. [[Chiba]] leaves the group for several months in 1992, and [[shuji]] becomes the backup drummer for the band until [[Chiba]] returns. In that same year, [[ka-yu]] returns, and the group begins their time as an independent band in the Japanese rock scene, recording their first demo tape in November. Two more demo tapes follow in 1993 and 1994. In 1995, [[Chiba]] leaves the band for good and [[shuji]] becomes the permanent drummer.  
  
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Since 2000, Janne Da Arc has released six new albums, along with two singles collections, and several hit singles such as ''[[EDEN ~kimi ga inai]]'' and ''[[Gekkouka]]''. Their latest single ''[[Furimukeba.../Destination]]'' debuted at #2 on the Oricon weelky charts, selling over 77,000 copies. A new double A-side is due out May 10, 2006.
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In 1997, their first mini-album "[[Resist]]" is recorded. 1998 brings "[[Dearly]]", their second mini album and a re-recorded version of "[[Resist]]" with new songs. Their third mini-album "[[Chaos Mode|CHAOS MODE]]" is released in 1999. This year marks a turning point in the history of Janne Da Arc. The band is finally signed to a major label, [[avex trax]], and their debut single as a major group, "[[Red Zone|RED ZONE]]" is released. The band embarks upon their first tour as a major group, called CHAOS ZONE. 2000 brings their first major album, ''[[D.N.A.]]''.
  
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Since 2000, Janne Da Arc has released six new albums, along with two singles collections, and several hit singles such as "[[Eden ~Kimi ga Inai~|EDEN ~Kimi ga Inai~]]" and "[[Gekkouka]]". Their single "[[Furimukeba... / Destination]]" debuted at #2 on the [[Oricon]] weekly charts, selling over 77,000 copies. Their last studio album [[Joker (Janne Da Arc)|JOKER]] was released in June 2005.
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==Discography==
 
==Discography==
 
===Albums===
 
===Albums===
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1. [[Dearly]] [17.4.1998] (Indies)
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* [2000.03.08] [[D.N.A.]]
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* [2001.02.28] [[Z-Hard|Z-HARD]]
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2. [[Resist]] [5.12.1998] (Indies)
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* [2002.01.23] [[Gaia (Janne Da Arc album)|GAIA]]
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* [2003.02.13] [[Another Story (Janne Da Arc)|ANOTHER STORY]]
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3. [[Chaos Mode]] [17.3.1999] (Indies)
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* [2004.07.07] [[Arcadia|ARCADIA]]
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* [2005.06.15] [[Joker (Janne Da Arc)|JOKER]]
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4. [[D.N.A.]] [8.3.2000]
 
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5. [[Z-HARD]] [28.2.2001]
 
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6. [[GAIA]] [23.1.2002]
 
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7. [[ANOTHER STORY]] [3.2.2003]
 
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8. [[SINGLES]] [20.8.2003]
 
  
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9. [[ANOTHER SINGLES]] [20.8.2003]  
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===Mini-Albums===
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* [1998.04.17] [[Dearly]] (Indies)
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* [1998.12.05] [[Resist]] (Indies)
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* [1999.03.17] [[Chaos Mode|CHAOS MODE]] (Indies)
  
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10. [[ARCADIA]] [07.07.2004]
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===Best Albums===
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* [2003.09.18] [[Singles (Janne Da Arc)|SINGLES]]
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11. [[JOKER]] [15.06.2005]
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* [2003.09.18] [[Another Singles (Janne Da Arc)|ANOTHER SINGLES]]
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* [2006.03.15] [[Janne Da Arc 10th Anniversary Indies Complete Box|Janne Da Arc 10th Anniversary INDIES COMPLETE BOX]]
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* [2007.02.21] [[Singles 2|SINGLES 2]]
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* [2009.05.19] [[Janne Da Arc Major Debut 10th Anniversary Complete Box|Janne Da Arc MAJOR DEBUT 10th ANNIVERSARY COMPLETE BOX]]
  
 
===Singles===
 
===Singles===
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1. [[RED ZONE]] [19.5.1999]
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* [1999.05.19] [[Red Zone|RED ZONE]]
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* [1999.09.22] [[Lunatic Gate]]
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2. [[Lunatic Gate]] [22.9.1999]
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* [2000.01.13] [[Eden ~Kimi ga Inai~|EDEN ~Kimi ga Inai~]] (EDEN ～君がいない～)
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* [2000.04.12] [[Heaven's Place / Vanity]]
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3. [[EDEN ~Kimi ga inai~]] [13.01.2000]
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* [2000.07.26] [[Will ~Chizu ni Nai Basho~|will ~Chizu ni Nai Basho~]] (will ～地図にない場所～)
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* [2000.11.08] [[Mysterious]]
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4. [[Heaven's Place / Vanity]] [12.04.200]
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* [2001.01.31] [[Dry|Dry?]]
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* [2001.04.25] [[Neo Venus|NEO VENUS]]
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5. [[will ~chizu ni nai basho~]] [26.7.2000]
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* [2001.06.30] [[Red Zone|RED ZONE]] (re-release)
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* [2001.07.25] [[Seed|seed]]
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6. [[Mysterious]] [11.08.2000]
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* [2001.10.24] [[Sylvia]]
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* [2001.12.21] [[Feel the Wind|feel the wind]]
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7. [[Dry?]] [31.1.2001]
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* [2002.08.07] [[Shining Ray|Shining ray]]
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* [2002.11.20] [[Maria no Tsumeato]] (マリアの爪痕)
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8. [[NEO VENUS]] [25.4.2001]
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* [2003.01.16] [[Kasumi Yuku Sora Sei ni Shite]] (霞ゆく空背にして)
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* [2003.05.08] [[Rainy ~Ai no Shirabe~]] (Rainy ～愛の調べ～)
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9. [[RED ZONE]] [20.6.2001]
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* [2003.08.20] [[Ueta Taiyou]]
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* [2004.03.24] [[Freedom (Janne Da Arc)|FREEDOM]]
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10. [[seed]] [25.7.2001]
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* [2004.04.07] [[Kiss Me]]
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* [2004.05.19] [[Dolls|DOLLS]]
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11. [[Shirubia]] [24.10.2001]
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* [2004.05.26] [[Romance (Janne Da Arc)|ROMANCE]]
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* [2004.06.02] [[Black Jack|BLACK JACK]]
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12. [[feel the wind]] [12.12.2001]
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* [2004.11.17] [[Love is Here]]
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* [2005.01.19] [[Gekkouka]] (月光花)
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13. [[Shining ray]] [07.08.2002]
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* [2005.05.18] [[Diamond Virgin]] (ダイヤモンドヴァージン)
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* [2006.02.08] [[Furimukeba... / Destination]] (振り向けば... / Destination)
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14. [[Maria no Tsumeato]] [20.11.2002]
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* [2006.05.10] [[Heaven / Mobius|HEAVEN / Möbius]] (HEAVEN / メビウス)
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15. [[Kasumi Yuku Sora Sei ni Shite]] [16.1.2003]
 
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16. [[Rainy ~Ai no Shirabe~]] [8.5.2003]
 
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17. [[Ueta Taiyou]] [20.8.2003]
 
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18. [[FREEDOM]] [24.03.2004]
 
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19. [[Kiss Me]] [07.04.2004]
 
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20. [[DOLLS]] [19.05.2004]
 
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21. [[ROMANCE]] [26.05.2004]
 
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22. [[BLACK JACK]] [02.06.2004]
 
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23. [[Love is Here]] [17.11.2004]
 
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24. [[Gekkoka]] [19.01.2005]
 
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25. [[DAIYAMONDO VAAJIN]] [18.05.2005]
 
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26. [[Furimukeba.../Destination]] [08.02.2006]
 
  
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==JpopStop Links==
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===DVD / VHS===
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* [2000.09.27] [[1999 Tour Chaos Mode|1999 Tour CHAOS MODE]]
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* [2000.09.27] [[5 Stories -Clips & More-|5 STORIES -CLIPS & MORE-]]
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* [2001.03.28] [[Fate or Fortune Live a Budokan|FATE or FORTUNE Live at BUDOKAN]]
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* [2002.03.13] [[6 Clips|6 CLIPS]]
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* [2002.12.26] [[100th Memorial Live Live Infinity 2002 at Budokan|100th Memorial Live LIVE INFINITY 2002 at Budokan]] (100th Memorial Live LIVE INFINITY 2002 at 武道館)
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* [2003.03.18] [[Another Story Clips|ANOTHER STORY CLIPS]]
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* [2003.11.12] [[Singles Clips|SINGLES CLIPS]]
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* [2003.12.25] [[Danjiri Night]] (男尻Night)
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* [2004.09.29] [[Arcadia Clips|ARCADIA CLIPS]]
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* [2005.02.16] [[Hirakata|HIRAKATA]]
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* [2005.07.27] [[Live 2005 Dearly at Osaka-jo Hall 03.27]]
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* [2006.09.20] [[Live 2006 Dead or Alive -Saitama Super Arena 05.20-|Live 2006 DEAD or ALIVE -SAITAMA SUPER ARENA 05.20-]]
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* [2006.09.20] [[10th Anniversary Special Live -Osaka Nanba Rockets 2006.5.9-|10th Anniversary Special Live -OSAKA NANBA ROCKETS 2006.5.9-]]
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* [2009.03.25] [[Tour 2005 "Jorker"|tour 2005 "JOKER"]]
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* [2009.05.19] [[Janne Da Arc MAJOR DEBUT 10th ANNIVERSARY COMPLETE BOX]]
  
 
==External Links==
 
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*[http://www.janne.co.jp/ Janne Da Arc Official Website]
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*[http://www.janne.co.jp/ Official Website]
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*[http://www.avexnet.or.jp/janne/index.html Janne Da Arc Official Website (Avex)]
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*[http://www.avexnet.or.jp/janne/index.html avex's Site]
  
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Latest revision as of 15:51, 5 February 2013

Janne Da Arc

Janne Da Arc (ジャンヌダルク) spent ten years as an indie band before signing with the avex trax sub-label cutting edge in 1999, becoming the first visual-kei group to be adopted by the company. Charachterized by fast-paced, upbeat rock and the added element of a keyboard player, Janne Da Arc has become a major player in the Japanese rock industry.

Members

Biography

Osaka 1989, At the age of 14, yasu and ka-yu, who went to school together, decided to form a band. The two recruited kiyo and Chiba. The formation is yasu on vocals, ka-yu on bass, Chiba on drums and kiyo on keyboard. For unknown reasons, ka-yu then leaves the band and is replaced by Ino. In 1990, the band is given the name Okyan Teiisu.

In 1991, youjoins the group as the new guitarist. The name Janne Da Arc is now adopted, inspired by a character from the manga Violence Jack, created by Nagai Go. Chiba leaves the group for several months in 1992, and shuji becomes the backup drummer for the band until Chiba returns. In that same year, ka-yu returns, and the group begins their time as an independent band in the Japanese rock scene, recording their first demo tape in November. Two more demo tapes follow in 1993 and 1994. In 1995, Chiba leaves the band for good and shuji becomes the permanent drummer.

In 1997, their first mini-album "Resist" is recorded. 1998 brings "Dearly", their second mini album and a re-recorded version of "Resist" with new songs. Their third mini-album "CHAOS MODE" is released in 1999. This year marks a turning point in the history of Janne Da Arc. The band is finally signed to a major label, avex trax, and their debut single as a major group, "RED ZONE" is released. The band embarks upon their first tour as a major group, called CHAOS ZONE. 2000 brings their first major album, D.N.A..

Since 2000, Janne Da Arc has released six new albums, along with two singles collections, and several hit singles such as "EDEN ~Kimi ga Inai~" and "Gekkouka". Their single "Furimukeba... / Destination" debuted at #2 on the Oricon weekly charts, selling over 77,000 copies. Their last studio album JOKER was released in June 2005.

Discography

Albums

Mini-Albums

Best Albums

Singles

DVD / VHS

External Links

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