(ジャンヌダルクs a Japanese rock band hailing from Hirakata, Osaka. The band's name is often seen shortened to either "Janne" (ジャンヌ) or "JDA".
The band is currently signed on 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 of their formation, the date marking when the final member, shuji, became an official fixture of the band's lineup. The band was not named after historical figure Joan of Arc, despite their song "Kyuuseishu --Messiah--" being about her; rather, yasu named the band after a character in the manga "Devilman" by Go Nagai. A picture series of the character can 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, MORRIE of the 1980s rock band DEAD END. However, Janne Da Arc has proven themselves to be very versatile as well as proficient at their chosen instruments, and draws influence from the favorite bands and musical styles of all of their members.
As of January 26 2007, the members of Janne Da Arc are pursuing solo projects, concurrent with their work in the band. See official announcement in Japanese or an unofficial fan translation into English, and below for an itemization of solo activities by member.
On May 19, 2009, they released their major debut 10th anniversary COMPLETE BOX which topped the oricon chart.
* yasu (Yasunori Hayashi), vocalist, born January 27, 1975 in Hirakata, Osaka, Japan, blood type A. 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. His favorite manga is Parasyte, and he has recommended the movie "SE7EN" as well as the television show "24" to listeners of Janne Da Arc no Moto, the band's weekly radio program through fmosaka. yasu is also quite proficient at guitar and keyboard, the latter of which he uses to compose most of his music.
* you (Yutaka Tsuda), guitarist, born July 24, 1974 in Kobe, Japan, blood type O. Favorite artists include Unicorn and Nuno Bettencourt. you is generally considered to be the quietest member of Janne Da Arc, but he often tells long, humor-filled stories during Janne Da Arc's live shows. yasu describes him as a very cool, collected individual. shuji, however, describes him as the member of the band that rainy weather seems to follow around, thanks to several 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, blood type A. Favorite artists include CRAZY COOL JOE (ex 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 28th.[1]
* kiyo (real name unknown to public), keyboardist, born June 27, 1974 in Hirakata, Osaka, Japan, blood type A. 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. He has a very distinctive sense of humor, as seen on his personal blog, but is also known to have a quick temper. He is the resident gourmet of the band, and enjoys food very much.
* shuji (Shuji Suematsu), drummer, born November 21, 1974 in Kobe, Japan, blood type O. 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. He is fairly computer-savvy, and keeps a personal blog on his official site. In contrast to guitarist you, shuji considers himself to be a fair-weather man.
All the members, with the exception of 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, which became the feature film HIRAKATA.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Demo tapes
* Demo #1 - November 1992
1. Deja-vu
2. Strange Voice
3. JESUS CHRIST
* Demo #2 - June 1993
1. Legend of~ Dreamers
2. Labyrinth
3. Psycho Dance
* Demo #3 - August 1994
1. ICE
2. Yami no Tsuki wo Anata ni... (闇の月をあなたに...?, To You the Dark Moon...)
3. Orleans
4. Hunting
* Resist - July 21, 1997
1. MISTAKE
[edit] Indies
* Dearly - April 17, 1998
1. Fantasia
2. Judgement Shinigami no Kiss (Judgement 死神のkiss?, Judgement: Death God's Kiss)
3. More Deep
4. So Blew
5. Confusion
6. Speed
7. Yami no Tsuki wo Anata ni... (闇の月をあなたに...?, To You the Dark Moon...)
* Resist - December 5, 1998
1. ICE
2. Resistance
3. Misty Land
4. Hunting
5. Lady
6. Stare
* CHAOS MODE - March 17, 1999
1. Desperate
2. -R-TYPE "Hitomi no Iro" (-R-TYPE ｢瞳の色｣?, -R-TYPE "Color of the Pupil")
3. Psycho Dance
4. ....song
5. Labyrinth
6. Strange Voice
[edit] Singles
1. RED ZONE - March 19, 1999 / June 20, 2001
1. RED ZONE
2. seal
2. Lunatic Gate - September 22, 1999
1. Lunatic Gate
2. FAKE
3. EDEN ~Kimi ga Inai~ (EDEN～君がいない～?, Eden: You're Not Here) - January 13, 2000
1. EDEN ~Kimi ga Inai~ (EDEN～君がいない～?, Eden: You're Not Here)
2. Vanish
4. Heaven's Place/Vanity - December 4, 2000
1. Heaven's Place
2. Vanity
5. will ~Chizu ni nai Basho (will 〜地図にない場所〜?, will: A Place Unmapped) - June 26, 2000
1. will ~Chizu ni nai Basho (will 〜地図にない場所〜?, will: A Place Unmapped)
2. IMAGE or ...
6. Mysterious - November 8, 2000
1. Mysterious
2. differ
7. Dry? - January 31, 2001
1. Dry?
2. Blue Tear ~Ningyo no Namida~ (Blue Tear ～人魚の涙～?, Blue Tear: Mermaid's Tears)
8. NEO VENUS - April 25, 2001
1. NEO VENUS
2. EDEN ~Kimi ga Inai~ (at Budokan Live Version) (EDEN～君がいない～（at BUDOKAN-LIVE Version）?, Eden: You're Not Here (At Budokan Live Version))
3. -S- (at BUDOKAN-LIVE Version)
9. seed - July 25, 2001
1. seed
2. Knife (ナイフ, Naifu?)
10. Sylvia (シルビア, Shirubia?) - October 24, 2001
1. Sylvia (シルビア, Shirubia?)
2. GUNS
11. feel the wind - December 12, 2001
1. feel the wind
2. Dear my…
12. Shining ray - August 7, 2002
1. Shining ray
2. MOTHER BRAIN
13. Maria no Tsumeato (マリアの爪痕?, Maria's Scar) - November 20, 2002
1. Maria no Tsumeato (マリアの爪痕?, Maria's Scar)
2. QUEEN
14. Kasumi Yuku Sora Se ni Shite (霞ゆく空背にして?, Turning My Back On the Misty Sky) - January 16, 2003
1. Kasumi Yuku Sora Se ni Shite (霞ゆく空背にして?, Turning My Back On the Misty Sky)
2. answer
15. Rainy ~Ai no Shirabe~ (Rainy～愛の調べ～?, Rainy: Sense of Love) - May 8, 2003
1. Rainy ~Ai no Shirabe~ (Single Version)
2. Rainy ~Ai no Shirabe~ (New Vocal Edition)
3. Rainy ~Ai no Shirabe~ (Orgel Version)
4. Dry? (from 100th Memorial Live LIVE INFINITY 2002 at Budokan (武道館?))
5. feel the wind (from 100th Memorial Live LIVE INFINITY 2002 at Budokan (武道館?))
16. Ueta Taiyou (餓えた太陽?, Thirsted Sun) - August 20, 2003
1. Ueta Taiyou (餓えた太陽?, Thirsted Sun)
2. MEDICAL BODY
17. FREEDOM - March 24, 2004
1. FREEDOM
2. survive?
18. Kiss Me - April 7, 2004
1. Kiss Me
2. Hysteric Moon
19. DOLLS - May 19, 2004
1. DOLLS
2. Maria no Tsumeato (マリアの爪痕?, Maria's Scar)
20. ROMANCﾖ - May 26, 2004
1. ROMANCﾖ
2. OASIS-Live at Hirakata West High School November 18th,2003-
21. BLACK JACK - June 2, 2004
1. BLACK JACK
2. Ueta Taiyou (餓えた太陽?, Thirsted Sun)
22. Love is Here - November 17, 2004
1. Love is Here
2. Shōnen no Hitomi (少年の瞳?, Boy's Pupils)
23. Gekkouka (月光花?, Moonlight Flower) - January 19, 2005 - #2
1. Gekkouka (月光花?, Moonlight Flower)
2. WING
3. Gekkouka ~Black Jack Mix~
24. Diamond Virgin (ダイヤモンドヴァージン, Daiyamondo Vaajin?) - May 18, 2005
1. Diamond Virgin (ダイヤモンドヴァージン, Daiyamondo Vaajin?)
2. Mizuumi (湖?, Lake)
25. Furimukeba (振り向けば…?, If I turn around…)/Destination - February 8, 2006 - #2
1. Furimukeba (振り向けば…?, If I turn around…)
2. Destination
26. Heaven/Mobius (メビウス, Mobiusu?) - #2
Ranked Platinum (selling more than 250,000 copies) by RIAJ in 2008
1. HEAVEN
2. Mobius (メビウス, Mobiusu?)
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