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[[File:Kra - Naro to Torte promo.jpg|right|400px|thumb|Kra promoting ''[[Naro to Torte]]'' (2011) <br> Left to Right: Yura, Keiyuu, Yasuno, Taizo]]
  
 
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'''Kra''' is a [[J-Rock|Japanese rock]] band of the [[Visual-Kei|visual-kei]] variety. They signed with [[PluS label]] and debuted in August of 2001. On May 18th, 2002, they released their first demo tape "[[Brise (Kra)|Brise]]". Around November of that year they signed on with [[PS COMPANY]]. Kra is a major band and debuted with their fourth single "[[Heart Balance]]" on September 21st, 2006. Their music is a mix of pop, rock and a bit of jazz.
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'''Kra''' is a three member [[J-Rock|Japanese rock]] band of the [[Visual-Kei|visual-kei]] variety. They signed with [[PluS label]] and debuted in August of 2001. On May 18th, 2002, they released their first demo tape "[[Brise (Kra)|Brise]]". Around November of that year they signed on with [[PS COMPANY]]. Kra is a major band and debuted with their third single "[[Heart Balance]]" on September 21st, 2006. Their music is a mix of pop, rock and a bit of jazz.
  
 
They also had an alter-ego band called ''36481?'', which released a single in March of 2004 titled "[[Fiction (36481)|Fiction]]" of four cover songs of other PS COMPANY artists. Outside of occasional lives as 36481? in 2004 and the single's reprinting, the side project has been dormant.
 
They also had an alter-ego band called ''36481?'', which released a single in March of 2004 titled "[[Fiction (36481)|Fiction]]" of four cover songs of other PS COMPANY artists. Outside of occasional lives as 36481? in 2004 and the single's reprinting, the side project has been dormant.
  
On December 13th, 2010 it was announced that after their ''Heart to Heart ~Kanjou no Rinkaku~'' finale at Shibuya C.C.Lemon Hall on December 28th, [[Mai (Kra)|Mai]] would both be departing from Kra and retiring from the music industry, due to continuing poor health. Despite this, the group will still continue on without Mai.<ref>"[http://www.pscompany.co.jp/kra/news20101213.html Kra舞、引退のお知らせ]" ''Official Website''. 2010.12.13. Retrieved 2010.12.14.</ref>
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On December 13th, 2010 it was announced that after their ''Heart to Heart ~Kanjou no Rinkaku~'' tour finale at Shibuya C.C.Lemon Hall on December 28th, [[Mai (Kra)|Mai]] would both be departing from Kra and retiring from the music industry, due to continuing poor health. Despite this, the group will still continue on without Mai.<ref>"[http://www.pscompany.co.jp/kra/news20101213.html Kra舞, 引退のお知らせ]" ''Official Website''. 2010-12-13. Retrieved 2010-12-14.</ref>
 
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==Members==
 
==Members==
* [[Keiyuu]] (景夕) - Vocals, Piano, Secondary Guitar
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===Current Members===
* [[Mai (Kra)|Mai]] () - Guitar
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* [[Keiyuu]] (景夕) - Vocals
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* [[Taizo]] (タイゾ) - Guitar
 
* [[Yura]] (結良) - Bass
 
* [[Yura]] (結良) - Bass
 
* [[Yasuno]] (靖乃) - Drums
 
* [[Yasuno]] (靖乃) - Drums
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===Former Members===
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* [[Mai (Kra)|Mai]] (舞) - Guitar
  
 
==Discography==
 
==Discography==
 
[[File:36481.jpg|right|260px|thumb|Kra as '''36481?''' (2004)]]
 
[[File:36481.jpg|right|260px|thumb|Kra as '''36481?''' (2004)]]
 
[[File:Kra - bird promo.jpg|right|260px|thumb|Kra promoting "[[Bird (Kra)|bird]]" (2009)]]
 
[[File:Kra - bird promo.jpg|right|260px|thumb|Kra promoting "[[Bird (Kra)|bird]]" (2009)]]
===Albums===
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[[File:Kra - GURICO promo.jpg|right|260px|thumb|Kra promoting ''[[Gurico|GURICO]]'' (2010)]]
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===Studio Albums===
 
* [2007.03.07] [[Dharma|dhar・ma]]
 
* [2007.03.07] [[Dharma|dhar・ma]]
 
* [2008.03.12] [[Escape (Kra)|Escape]] (エスケープ)
 
* [2008.03.12] [[Escape (Kra)|Escape]] (エスケープ)
 
* [2009.02.04] [[Life ~Today Is a Very Good Day to Die~|Life ~Today is a very good day to Die~]]
 
* [2009.02.04] [[Life ~Today Is a Very Good Day to Die~|Life ~Today is a very good day to Die~]]
* [2010.02.24] [[Twinkle Star Best 2006-2009|Twinkle star BEST 2006-2009]] (Best Album)
 
 
* [2010.11.24] [[Gurico|GURICO]]
 
* [2010.11.24] [[Gurico|GURICO]]
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* [2011.10.26] [[Naro to Torte]] (ナロとトルテ)
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* [2013.02.27] [[Joker's Kingdom|Joker’s KINGDOM]]
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* [2014.04.23] [[Satahinato]] (サタヒナト)
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* [2015.10.14] [[Tsugi no Monogatari]] (次の物語)
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* [2017.01.22] [[Kra no Susume]] (Kraのすゝめ)
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===Best Albums===
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* [2010.02.24] [[Twinkle Star Best 2006-2009|Twinkle star BEST 2006-2009]]
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* [2010.04.16] [[Transmigration Best 2003-2005|Transmigration BEST 2003-2005]]
  
 
===Mini-Albums===
 
===Mini-Albums===
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* [2006.03.08] [[Krabian Night]] (ケラビアンナイト)
 
* [2006.03.08] [[Krabian Night]] (ケラビアンナイト)
 
* [2007.09.26] [[Creatures (Kra)|Creatures]]
 
* [2007.09.26] [[Creatures (Kra)|Creatures]]
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* [2016.09.14] [[Uchuu Traveler CORE ban]] (宇宙トラベラー CORE版)
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* [2016.09.14] [[Uchuu Traveler CELL ban]] (宇宙トラベラー CELL版)
  
 
===Singles===
 
===Singles===
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* [2009.10.28] [[Bird (Kra)|bird]]
 
* [2009.10.28] [[Bird (Kra)|bird]]
 
* [2010.08.18] [[Dennoo Imagination]] (デンノヲ空想理論; ''Cyber Imagination'')
 
* [2010.08.18] [[Dennoo Imagination]] (デンノヲ空想理論; ''Cyber Imagination'')
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* [2011.06.01] [[Fushigi na Sekai Kara no Shoutaijou]] (不思議な世界からの招待状; ''An Invitation from the World of Wonder'')
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* [2012.05.30] [[Honne]] (ホンネ)
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* [2012.09.26] [[Kakusei Distortion]] (覚醒ディストーション)
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* [2013.09.11] [[Clown's Crown]]
  
 
===Other Singles===
 
===Other Singles===
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* [2002.05.18] [[Brise (Kra)|Brise]] <small>(Demo)</small>
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* [2002.11.03] [[(Hard-Lolita)|[Hard-Lolita]]] <small>(Demo)</small>
 
* [2002.12.23] [[Romantic (Kra)|Romantic]] (ろまんちっく)
 
* [2002.12.23] [[Romantic (Kra)|Romantic]] (ろまんちっく)
 
* [2004.03.10] [[Fiction (36481)|Fiction]] (フィクション) <small>('''36481?''')</small>
 
* [2004.03.10] [[Fiction (36481)|Fiction]] (フィクション) <small>('''36481?''')</small>
 
===Demo Tapes===
 
* [2002.05.18] [[Brise (Kra)|Brise]]
 
* [2002.11.03] [[(Hard-Lolita)|[Hard-Lolita]]]
 
  
 
===DVDs===
 
===DVDs===
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* [2008.07.23] [[Yaonbirakidayo Zeninshugo|YAONBIRAKIDAYO ZENINSHUGO]]
 
* [2008.07.23] [[Yaonbirakidayo Zeninshugo|YAONBIRAKIDAYO ZENINSHUGO]]
 
* [2008.10.08] [[Kraction]]
 
* [2008.10.08] [[Kraction]]
* [2010.07.07] [[Nihon Zenkoku Mankai Sengen ~Sakimakuri Keihou Hatsurei~ Yaon Biraki da yo Zenin Shuugou!! Part 2]] (日本全国満開宣言~咲きまくり警報発令~野音開きだよ全員集合!!)
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* [2010.07.07] [[Nihon Zenkoku Mankai Sengen ~Sakimakuri Keihou Hatsurei~ Yaon Biraki da yo Zenin Shuugou!! Part 2]] (日本全国満開宣言~咲きまくり警報発令~野音開きだよ全員集合)
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* [2011.03.31] [[Kra Tour 2010 Final "Heart to Heart ~Kanjou no Rinkaku~" @ Shibuya C.C.Lemon Hall|Kra TOUR 2010 FINAL "Heart to Heart ~Kanjou no Rinkaku~" @ Shibuya C.C.Lemon Hall]] (感情の輪郭; ''The Contours of Emotions'')
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==Discography as Tequila==
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===Singles===
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* [2015.06.17] [[Kung-Fu Lady]]
  
 
==Books==
 
==Books==
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* [http://www.myspace.com/kraofficial Official MySpace]
 
* [http://www.myspace.com/kraofficial Official MySpace]
  
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[[Category:Japanese Bands]]
 
[[Category:J-Rock]]
 
[[Category:J-Rock]]
 
[[Category:Visual-Kei]]
 
[[Category:Visual-Kei]]

Latest revision as of 14:30, 19 March 2017

Kra promoting Naro to Torte (2011)
Left to Right: Yura, Keiyuu, Yasuno, Taizo

Kra is a three member Japanese rock band of the visual-kei variety. They signed with PluS label and debuted in August of 2001. On May 18th, 2002, they released their first demo tape "Brise". Around November of that year they signed on with PS COMPANY. Kra is a major band and debuted with their third single "Heart Balance" on September 21st, 2006. Their music is a mix of pop, rock and a bit of jazz.

They also had an alter-ego band called 36481?, which released a single in March of 2004 titled "Fiction" of four cover songs of other PS COMPANY artists. Outside of occasional lives as 36481? in 2004 and the single's reprinting, the side project has been dormant.

On December 13th, 2010 it was announced that after their Heart to Heart ~Kanjou no Rinkaku~ tour finale at Shibuya C.C.Lemon Hall on December 28th, Mai would both be departing from Kra and retiring from the music industry, due to continuing poor health. Despite this, the group will still continue on without Mai.[1]

Members

Current Members

Former Members

  • Mai (舞) - Guitar

Discography

Kra as 36481? (2004)
Kra promoting "bird" (2009)
Kra promoting GURICO (2010)

Studio Albums

Best Albums

Mini-Albums

Singles

Other Singles

DVDs

Discography as Tequila

Singles

Books

Kra no Kanata.jpg

  • [2008.09.11] Kra no Kanata (ケラのカナタ; The Other Side of Kra)

References

  1. "Kra舞, 引退のお知らせ" Official Website. 2010-12-13. Retrieved 2010-12-14.

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