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Polkadot Stingray

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Polkadot Stingray
ポルカドットスティングレイ
OriginFukuoka, Japan
GenresRock
Years active2015–present
LabelsUniversal Sigma
Members
  • Shizuku
  • Kazuma Mitsuyasu
  • Yuki Uemura
  • Harushi Ejima
Past members
  • Muro
Websitepolkadot-stingray.jp

Polkadot Stingray (ポルカドットスティングレイ, Porukadotto Sutingurei, stylized as POLKADOT STINGRAY) is a Japanese rock band from Fukuoka, Japan signed under Universal Sigma. The band's members consist of Shizuku (guitar and vocals), Harushi Ejima (guitar), Yuki Uemura (bass), and Kazuma Mitsuyasu (drums).

History

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2014–2016: Indies era, Honenuki EP

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In April 2014, vocalist and guitarist Shizuku, guitarist Muro, and drummer Kazuma Mitsuyasu founded the band and later scouted Yuki Uemura as their bassist in November. On April 29, 2015, they released "Yoake no Orange" (夜明けのオレンジ), their first single. Shortly before the release of their second single, "Gokusai" (極彩), Muro departed from the band, and Harushi Ejima was scouted as the band's newest guitarist.

On March 4, 2016, Polkadot Stingray made their first nationwide release with "Telecaster Stripe" (テレキャスター・ストライプ) as a digital single. By September, the music video had gained 1 million likes.[1] This was then followed up by the release of their first extended play, Honenuki EP (骨抜きE.P.), on November 9, 2016.

2017–present: Major label debut, Zenchizennō

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In 2017, Polkadot Stingray released their first major-label extended play, Dai-Seigi (大正義), on April 26, with the leading track, "Electric Public" (エレクトリック・パブリック). The extended play was recorded with Hiromi Hirohiro from Tricot and Igarashi from Hitorie on bass due to Uemura injuring his arm.[2] In July, they went on their first nationwide tour, stopping at six cities. On November 8, 2017, they released their first studio album, Zenchizennō (全知全能).[3] To promote the album, they embarked on their second nationwide tour in 2018.[4]

In February 2018, Polkadot Stingray announced that they were releasing the extended play Ichidaiji (一大事) in May, with its leading track, "Ichidaiji", as the theme song to the live-action film adaptation of Missions of Love.[5] In September 2018, Polkadot Stingray announced that the song "Himitsu" (ヒミツ) will be the theme song for the film Smartphone wo Otoshita Dake nano ni.[6]

Polkadot Stingray performed the ending theme to the anime series Radiant with the song "Radiant."[7]

Polkadot Stingray performed the ending theme to the anime Godzilla Singular Point with the song "Aoi" (青い, Blue).

Members

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Current

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Former

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Discography

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Albums

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Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
JPN
Zenchizennō (全知全能) 6[8]
Uchōten (有頂天)
  • Released: February 6, 2019
  • Label: Universal Sigma
  • Format: CD
 7[9]
Nanimono (何者)
  • Released: December 16, 2020
  • Label: Universal Sigma
  • Format: CD
 —
Odoru yō ni (踊る様に)
  • Released: September 7, 2022
  • Label: Universal Sigma
  • Format: CD
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Extended plays

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Indies

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Title Details
Honenuki EP (骨抜きE.P.)

Major

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Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
JPN
Dai-Seigi (大正義) 7[10]
Ichidaiji (一大事)
  • Released: May 9, 2018
  • Label: Universal Sigma
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 4[11]
Hyper Klaxon (ハイパークラクション)
  • Released: October 16, 2019
  • Label: Universal Sigma
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 9[12]
Shinseiki (新世紀)
  • Released: January 8, 2020
  • Label: Universal Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 6[14]

Singles

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Indies

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Title Year Album
"Yoake no Orange" (夜明けのオレンジ) 2015 Zenchizennō
"Gokusai" (極彩) Non-album single
"Telecaster Stripe" (テレキャスター・ストライプ) 2016 Zenchizennō

Major

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Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album
JPN
Oricon Weekly Hot 100
"Himitsu" (ヒミツ) 2018 3[16] 29[17] — Uchōten
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Tours

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References

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  1. ^ "ポルカドットスティングレイ、初の全国流通盤をタワレコ限定リリース". Barks (in Japanese). September 20, 2016. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
  2. ^ "ポルカの新作「大正義」にtricot、ヒトリエのベーシストが友情参加". Natalie (in Japanese). February 3, 2017. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
  3. ^ "ポルカドットスティングレイ、新アルバム『全知全能』全編アニメーショントレーラー公開". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). November 1, 2017. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
  4. ^ "ポルカドットスティングレイ 『全知全能』ツアー完走！ 無駄に量の多い茶番パートが気になる新作ミニAL付属DVD予告ムービー公開". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). April 8, 2018. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
  5. ^ "ポルカドットスティングレイ、5月に新作ミニアルバム「一大事」". Natalie (in Japanese). February 18, 2018. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
  6. ^ "ポルカドットスティングレイ、北川景子主演映画の主題歌に決定 『スマホを落としただけなのに』". Oricon (in Japanese). September 6, 2018. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
  7. ^ Jennifer Sherman (September 4, 2018). "Radiant Anime Reveals 2nd Promo Video, Ending Song". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
  8. ^ "全知全能". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved May 17, 2019.
  9. ^ "有頂天". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved May 17, 2019.
  10. ^ "大正義". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved May 17, 2019.
  11. ^ "一大事". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved May 17, 2019.
  12. ^ "ハイパークラクション". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved October 23, 2019.
  13. ^ 週間 CDアルバムランキング 2019年10月28日付 [Weekly CD Album Ranking on October 28, 2019] (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
  14. ^ "新世紀". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved January 15, 2020.
  15. ^ 週間 CDアルバムランキング 2020年01月20日付 [Weekly CD Album Ranking on January 20, 2020] (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved January 15, 2020.
  16. ^ "秘密(初回生産限定盤)". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved November 24, 2018.
  17. ^ "Japanese Music: Top Japanese Songs Chart, November 10, 2018". Billboard Japan. Retrieved November 24, 2018.
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