AliA
{{Short description|Japanese pop rock band}}
{{Confused|Ali-A}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = AliA
| image =
| landscape = yes
| caption =
| background = group_or_band
| origin = Japan
| genre = {{flatlist|
- Rock
- J-pop
}}
| years_active = 2018–present
| discography =
| label = {{flatlist|
- Slide Sunset
}}
| website = {{URL|alialive.jp}}
| current_members =
- Ayame
- Eren Okamura{{Cite web|url=https://www.scmp.com/yp/discover/entertainment/music/article/3065811/j-rock-band-alia-how-debut-mini-album-alive-gives|title=J-rock band AliA on how debut mini-album 'AliVe' gives each member a chance to shine|author=Kai U Cheang|publisher=Young Post|date=August 14, 2019|access-date=April 26, 2024|language=en-hk}}
- TKT
- Seiya
- Rina
| past_members = * Bob
}}
AliA is a Japanese pop rock band formed in 2018.
History
AliA was formed in July of 2018 when keyboarder TKT and guitarist Eren Okamura decided to start a band. Eren found about vocalist Ayame through a friend. At that time she was active as a solo musician. After Eren attended one of her concerts in Chiba with only 2.000 Yen in his pocket, she was invited to join the band as their vocalist. Violinist Rina was invited to join the group by Eren as well. Drummer Bob and bassist Seiya were members in other bands when they were asked to join AliA.{{Cite web|url=https://natalie.mu/music/pp/alia|title=AliA「AliVe」特集|author=Yoshizumi Miura|publisher=Natalie.mu|date=February 19, 2019|access-date=April 26, 2024|language=ja}} In December of 2018 the group released a demo CD under the title Limit which was sold exclusively at Tower Records Shibuya and Village Vanguard for 100 Yen.{{Cite web|url=https://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000162757|title=7月に結成された6人組ロックバンドAliA、デモ・トラックCDを100円で発売|publisher=Barks.jp|date=December 17, 2018|access-date=April 26, 2024|language=ja}}
In February of 2019 the band released their first EP containing seven songs entitled AliVe which was produced by Satori Hiraide who produced works by Uverworld in the past. Between February and May the band toured throughout Japan in promotion of AliVe.{{Cite web|url=https://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000163074|title=6人組ハイブリッド・ロック・バンドAliA、 デビューMA『AliVe』＋全国ライブハウスツアー決定|publisher=Barks.jp|date=December 25, 2018|access-date=April 26, 2024|language=ja}} In September the same year the release of the second EP entitled Realize followed. The same named song was used as theme song for Nippon TV drama Criminologist Himura and Mystery Author Arisugawa.{{Cite web|url=https://skream.jp/news/2019/09/alia_himurahideo.php|title=AliA、9/18リリースの2ndミニ・アルバムのリード曲「realize」が斎藤 工主演日テレ系ドラマ"臨床犯罪学者 火村英生の推理2019"主題歌に決定|publisher=Skream.jp|date=September 7, 2019|access-date=April 26, 2024|language=ja}} Between August and December the band toured excessively throughout Japan while the first two concerts took place in Hongkong and Taiwan which marked their first international concerts.{{Cite web|url=https://natalie.mu/music/news/332214|title=AliA初の海外公演含むライブハウスツアー決定、9月に新作ミニアルバムもリリース|publisher=Natalie.mu|date=May 20, 2019|access-date=April 26, 2024|language=ja}} Between January 4–27, 2020 the band toured throughout the United States and Europe{{Cite web|url=https://skream.jp/news/2019/09/alia_world_tour.php|title=AliA、来年1月より初のワールド・ツアー"AliAliVe2020 Around the World -Re:AliVe-"開催決定|publisher=Skream.jp|date=September 21, 2019|access-date=April 26, 2024|language=ja}} while the Asian leg of the tour was cancelled due to the restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak.{{Cite web|url=http://www.alialive.jp/news/2020_11_22_2100_01/|title=【公演中止】AliAliVe2020 Around the World -Re:AliVe- アジアツアー中止のお知らせ|publisher=Alialive.jp|date=November 22, 2020|access-date=April 26, 2024|language=ja}}
Taken from the 2019s' EP AliVe, the song "Limit" was used as opening theme song for the first season of web anime Inō no AICis.{{Cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-10/ino-no-aicis-net-anime-teaser-reveals-more-cast-february-13-youtube-debut/.169339|title=Inō no AICis Net Anime's Teaser Reveals More Cast, February 13 YouTube Debut|author=Raphael Antonio Pineda|publisher=Anime News Network|date=February 10, 2021|access-date=April 26, 2024}} In April and Mai 2021 the band embarked on their third concert tour throughout Japan.{{Cite web|url=https://okmusic.jp/news/408956|title=AliA、2021年の全国ワンマンツアーを発表！|publisher=OKmusic.jp|date=December 26, 2020|access-date=April 26, 2024|language=ja}} AliA released their debut album entitled Me in December 2021.{{Cite web|url=https://skream.jp/news/2021/10/alia_1st_full_album.php|title=AliA、1stフル・アルバム『Me』12/22リリース決定。全国5都市Zeppツアーも開催|publisher=Skream.jp|date=October 28, 2021|access-date=April 26, 2024|language=ja}} In addition, the band played a concert the entrance fee for which was just 100 Yen.{{Cite web|url=https://realsound.jp/2021/12/post-935933.html|title=AliA、全力の想いが実った異例の「100円ライブ」 6人のアンサンブルで示した"音楽を届ける素晴らしさ"|author=Rie Hata|publisher=Realsound.jp|date=December 28, 2021|access-date=April 26, 2024|language=ja}} In July of 2023, drummer Bob decided to leave the group.{{Cite web|url=https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2023/10/16/alia-releases-our-dating-story-the-experienced-you-and-the-inexperienced-me-anime-ending-theme-music-video|title=AliA Releases Our Dating Story: The Experienced You and The Inexperienced Me Anime Ending Theme Music Video|author=Mikikazu Komatsu|publisher=Crunchyroll|date=October 16, 2023|access-date=April 26, 2024}} In October, the band released digital single "Aikotoba" which was used in the ending credits of the anime series Our Dating Story. In January 2024, AliA digitally released the song "Kokoro no Naka" was used as ending theme song in the first season of the anime production Tales of Wedding Rings.{{Cite web|url=https://www.anime2you.de/news/738358/tales-of-wedding-rings-termin/|title=Konkreter Termin von »Tales of Wedding Rings« + Trailer|author=Sarah Dumann|publisher=Anime2you.de|date=November 17, 2023|access-date=April 26, 2024|language=de}} AliA produced the song "NewGame" which was used as opening theme song for the Gods' Games We Play anime series.{{Cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-20/god-game-we-play-anime-reveals-1st-promo-video-more-cast-staff-theme-songs-and-artists-april-2024-/.205724|title=God's Game We Play Anime Reveals 1st Promo Video, More Cast, Staff, Theme Songs & Artists, April 2024 Debut|author=Joanna Cayanan|publisher=Anime News Network|date=December 20, 2023|access-date=April 26, 2024}} It was announced that AliA will provide the opening theme song for the second season of the fantasy anime series Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World called Senaka Awase.{{Cite web|url=https://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000244430|title=アニメ『キミ戦Ⅱ』OPテーマをAliA、EDテーマをSizukが担当|publisher=Barks.jp|date=February 5, 2024|access-date=April 26, 2024|language=ja}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-23/our-last-crusade-or-the-rise-of-a-new-world-season-ii-anime-reveals-new-cast-july-premiere/.209108|title=Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World Season II Anime Reveals New Cast, July Premiere|author=Joanna Cayanan|publisher=Anime News Network|date=March 23, 2024|access-date=April 26, 2024}}
Musical style
AliA described themselves as a "hybrid rock band" because their individual musical influences are wide spread, from classical music to modern rock.{{Cite web|url=https://www.diskgarage.com/digaonline/liverepo/175500|title=AliA、さらなる深化を魅せる「たった一人でも欠けたら何の意味もないんだ」|author=Sayaka Oki|publisher=Diskgarage.com|date=March 13, 2023|access-date=April 26, 2024|language=ja}} In her concert coverage for Real Sound, Rie Hata wrote that the music of the group ranges from classical to metal, from hard rock and alternative rock to anime and video game music, and J-pop.
Discography
= Albums =
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
!rowspan="1" |Title !rowspan="1" |Album details |
| scope="row"| Me
|
|
|---|
= EPs/mini albums =
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of extended plays, with selected details and chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Details ! scope="col" colspan="2" | Peak chart |
| scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"|JPN Chart positions from AliA (albums):
|
|---|
| scope="row"| AliVe
|
| 94{{efn-ua|The Oricon Chart Archive only lists the first 50 positions. Lower ranks are not displayed anymore but the chart position can be viewed in an archived version of the album entry at Oricon.{{Cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190923173926/https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/739508/products/1309804/1/|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/739508/products/1309804/1/|title=AliVe|publisher=Oricon|archive-date=September 23, 2019|access-date=April 26, 2024|language=ja}}}} |
| scope="row"| Realize
|
| 36 |
= Singles =
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of singles, with selected chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Year ! scope="col" colspan="1" | Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Album |
| style="width:3em;font-size:90%"|JPN Chart positions from AliA (singles):
|
|---|
| scope="row"| "Slide Sunset"
| 2019 | — | Me |
| scope="row"| "eye"
| rowspan="2"| 2020 | 30 | rowspan="5" {{Non-album singles}} |
| scope="row"| "Refrain Mayday"
| — |
| scope="row"| "Promise"
| rowspan="6"| 2021 | — |
| scope="row"| "Yubisaki"
| — |
| scope="row"| "Steroid"
| — |
| scope="row"| "Nostalgia"
| — | rowspan="3"| Me |
| scope="row"| "Onigokko"
| — |
| scope="row"| "100-Nen ni Ichido no Kono Yoru ni!"
| — |
| scope="row"| "Cinderella Story"
| 2022 | — | rowspan="5" {{Non-album singles}} |
| scope="row"| "Boku ga Boku de Aru Tame ni"
| rowspan="2"| 2023 | — |
| scope="row"| "Aikotoba"
| — |
| scope="row"| "Kokoro no Naka"
| rowspan="2"| 2024 | — |
| scope="row"| "NewGame"
| — |
References
= Annotations =
{{notelist-ua}}
= Notes =
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External links
- {{Official website|https://alialive.jp}}
- {{Anime News Network|people|245848|AliA}}
Category:Japanese rock music groups
Category:Japanese pop music groups
Category:Musical groups established in 2018