Diaura Explained

Diaura
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Origin:Tokyo, Japan
Years Active:2010 - present
Label:Ains, Galaxy, NDG
Website:Official website
Current Members:yo-ka
Kei
Shoya
Tatsuya
Past Members:Yuu

is a four-member Japanese visual kei rock band, currently signed to their own record label, called NDG, they were formerly under Galaxy Inc.[1] [2] and then Ains. The band formed in December 2009 by yo-ka (ex-Valluna and Megamasso roadie), Kei (ex-Valluna), Yuu (ex-Valluna), and later recruited Shoya.[3] Their current fourth member and then-support drummer, Tatsuya, was later on added to the group as an official member after ex-drummer Yuu's departure from the group due to tendinitis. Their debut single "Shitsuyoku no Seiiki" was released on January 19, 2011.[4] Diaura released their first full studio album Genesis on March 21, 2012[5] and their second full studio album Focus on December 4, 2013.[6]

History

Yo-ka and Yuu first formed a short-lived band called Marely, and after they disbanded, yo-ka joined Valluna, which quickly became popular with fans of visual kei. When Valluna split, yo-ka and guitarist Kei founded Diaura (short for "Dictatorial Aura") with drummer Yuu, and later their agent helped to recruit bassist Shoya.[7] Their first album, Genesis was released in March 2012 to critical acclaim, Allmusic writer John D. Buchanan gave it four and a half stars, saying "this is one of the best debuts VK had ever seen, spectacularly fulfilling Diaura's promise and cementing their place as one of the pre-eminent bands in the scene."[8]

Drummer Yuu announced his departure from the band in October 2012 due to tendonitis.[9]

In April 2013, support drummer Tatsuya officially joined the band.[10]

Moving to a new label, Blowgrow, allowed them to have access to better quality recording studios which elevated their sound significantly. They later returned to Ains, and then in August 2019, the band established its own indie label called NDG.[11] [12]

Influence

Kei cited Kouichi from Laputa as his primary influence.[13] Tatsuya stated that he was into Luna Sea, Laputa and JUDY AND MARY.[13]

Members

Current
  • yo-ka – vocals
  • Kei (佳衣) – guitar
  • Shoya (翔也) – bass
  • Tatsuya (達也) – drums
    Former
  • Yuu (勇) – drums (2010–2012)

    Discography

    Studio albums

    TitleAlbum detailsPeak positions
    Oricon
    Indies AlbumsWeekly Chart[14]
    GenesisRelease date: March 21, 2012168
    FocusRelease date: December 4, 201349
    TriangleRelease date: November 26, 20142[15] 33
    VersusRelease date: November 29, 20172[16] 30
    R.I.P.Release date: October 6, 20213[17] 34

    Mini albums

    TitleAlbum detailsPeak positions
    Oricon
    Indies AlbumsWeekly Chart
    DictatorRelease date: August 10, 2011195
    RebornRelease date: March 13, 20134[19] 68
    My ResistanceRelease date: November 16, 20163[20] 27
    DefinitionRelease date: February 13, 2019[21] 6[22] 43
    AntismRelease date: April 5, 2023—39

    Singles

    TitleSingle details[23] Peak positions
    Oricon
    Indies SinglesWeekly Chart[24] [25]
    Release date: January 19, 2011
    Beautiful CreatureRelease date: February 23, 2011
    2nd Press: June 15, 2011    		10[26]
    Imperial "Core"Release date: November 2, 2011134
    Reason for TreasonRelease date: June 9, 2012
    To EnemyRelease date: July 7, 2012
    Evils (Evil/Inferiority Complex)Release date: July 28, 20126[27] 65
    WhitenessRelease date: February 20, 201397
    Sirius/LilyRelease date: July 10, 20132[28] 36
    • Release date: August 28, 2013
    • Re-recording
    		7[29] 61
    • Release date: July 9, 2014
    • TVS Hot Wave opening theme song[30]
    		2[31] 19
    Silent MajorityRelease date: July 9, 2014320
    Blind messageRelease date: September 3, 20144[32] 42
    RuinRelease date: May 20, 20153[33] 30
    EnigmaRelease date: March 30, 20169[34] 26
    Release date: August 3, 2016[35] 3[36] 30
    Noah/Release date: July 10, 2014[37] 3[38] 24
    • Release date: July 18, 2018[39]
    • Released under the alter-ego name [40]
    		2[41] 30
    Malice Release date: October 24, 20185[42] 22
    SacrificeRelease date: October 2, 2019[43] 10[44]
    FINALE-Last Rebellion-Release date: October 2, 2019221
    EnvyRelease date: March 4, 20209[45] 40[46]
    HydraRelease date: April 1, 202015[47] 28
    Release date: July 1, 2020; digital only[48]
    Release date: October 14, 202024
    VermillionRelease date: April 6, 20222[49] 21

    DVDs

    External links

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: Ex. Valluna's yo-ka and Kei's new band – DIAURA. Shattered-Tranqiuility. 2015-10-25.
    2. Web site: DIAURA (in Japanese). Vkdb.jp. 2015-10-25.
    3. Web site: Diaura. 11 April 2013 . Jame World. 2019-11-28.
    4. Web site: Diaura. Barks. 2019-09-05. ja.
    5. Web site: Genesis. Allmusic. 2019-09-05.
    6. Web site: DIAURA、現メンバー初フルアルバム「FOCUS」完成. 2013-11-27. natalie.mu. 2019-09-05. ja.
    7. Web site: Diaura. Allmusic. 2019-09-05. John D. Buchanan.
    8. Web site: Genesis. Allmusic. 2019-11-22.
    9. Web site: Yuu Leaving DIAURA. JpopAsia. 2015-10-25.
    10. Web site: DIAURA Gains New Drummer and Announces Two New Singles. JpopAsia. 2015-10-25.
    11. Web site: DIAURA、キズ、gulu gulu、『MIND-V』主催イベント＜V霊-ブイダマ- Vol.5＞に出演決定. 2019-06-21. 2019-11-28. ja.
    12. Web site: 【DIAURA 新レーベル設立のお知らせ】. Diaura official blog. 2019-11-28. ja.
    13. Web site: 【インタビュー】DIAURA、2ndフルアルバム『FOCUS』完成「"常識を疑え"っていうコンセプト自体がこのバンドを表している」. 2015-08-17. BARKS. 2013-12-02.
    14. Web site: DIAURAのランキング. Oricon. 2019-11-28. ja.
    15. Web site: Oricon 2014 Week 50. 12 December 2014. Jame World. 2019-11-28.
    16. Web site: Oricon 2017 Week 50. 14 December 2017. Jame World. 2019-11-28.
    17. Web site: Oricon 2021 Week 43. 31 October 2021 . Jame. 2022-09-03.
    18. Web site: Oricon 2015 Week 53. 2 January 2016. Jame World. 2019-11-28.
    19. Web site: Oricon 2013 Week 13. 28 March 2013. Jame World. 2019-11-28.
    20. Web site: Oricon 2016 Week 48. 30 November 2016. Jame World. 2019-11-28.
    21. Web site: DIAURA「DEFINITION」. Visulog. 2019-10-13. ja. 2019-07-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20190708134300/http://v-kei.jp/interview/?interviewId=488. dead.
    22. Web site: Oricon 2019 Weeks 09 – 11. 17 March 2019. Jame World. 2019-11-28.
    23. Web site: Single. diaura.net. 2019-12-01.
    24. Web site: DIAURAのランキング. Oricon. 2019-11-28. ja.
    25. Web site: DIAURAのランキング (p2). Oricon. 2019-11-28. ja.
    26. Web site: Oricon 2011 Week 10. 12 March 2011. Jame World. 2019-11-28.
    27. Web site: Oricon 2012 Week 45. 8 November 2012. Jame World. 2019-11-28.
    28. Web site: Oricon 2013 Week 30. 25 July 2013 . Jame World. 2019-11-28.
    29. Web site: Oricon 2013 Week 37. 14 September 2013. Jame World. 2019-11-28.
    30. Web site: ホライゾン. Oricon. 2019-12-02. ja.
    31. Web site: Oricon 2014 Week 30. 26 July 2014. Jame World. 2019-11-28.
    32. Web site: Oricon 2014 Week 38. 18 September 2014. Jame World. 2019-11-28.
    33. Web site: Oricon 2015 Week 23. 6 June 2015. Jame World. 2019-11-28.
    34. Web site: Oricon 2016 Week 15. 13 April 2016. Jame World. 2019-11-28.
    35. Web site: Diaura Discography . Diaura Official Website . October 31, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190708164914/http://di-aura.com/discography.html . July 8, 2019 . dead .
    36. Web site: Oricon 2016 Week 33. 21 August 2016. Jame World. 2019-11-28.
    37. Web site: Noah/シャングリラ. Oricon. 2019-11-28. ja.
    38. Web site: Oricon 2017 Week 28. 12 July 2017. Jame World. 2019-11-28.
    39. Web site: 運命開化. Oricon. 2019-12-02.
    40. Web site: DIAURA's alter ego band Dioora releases "blind memory" before commencing hiatus. 2018-09-22. jrocknews. 2019-11-28.
    41. Web site: Oricon 2018 Week 31. 6 August 2018. Jame World. 2019-11-28.
    42. Web site: Oricon 2018 Week 45. 18 November 2018 . Jame World. 2019-11-28.
    43. Web site: 【DIAURA】12月31日(火)東京キネマ倶楽部＜Dictatorial Countdown2019-2020＞開催決定！翔也、佳衣、達也の各聖誕祭開催！そして「ディオーラ」が10月2日にライカエジソン限定2nd Single「sacrifice」をリリース・・・. Visunavi. 2019-11-28. ja.
    44. Web site: Oricon 2019 Week 42. 20 October 2019. Jame World. 2019-11-28.
    45. Web site: 週間 インディーズシングルランキング 2020年03月16日付. Oricon. ja. 2020-04-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20200318032355/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/is/w/2020-03-16/. 2020-03-18.
    46. Web site: 週間 CDシングルランキング 2020年03月16日付. Weekly CD Single Ranking for March 16, 2020. Oricon. March 11, 2020. Japanese.
    47. Web site: インディーズシングルランキング 2020年04月20日付. Orivon. 2020-05-06. ja. https://web.archive.org/web/20200506163153/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/is/w/2020-04-20/p/2/. 2020-05-06.
    48. Web site: New Single from DIAURA. 25 August 2020. JaME. 2020-08-26.
    49. Web site: Oricon 2022 Week 16. 24 April 2022 . Jame. 2022-09-03.

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