Hidari (ヒダリ) is a rock band from Kobe, Japan, known for its combination of modern rock and retro electronic sounds.

Hidari
OriginKobe, Japan
GenresIndie, Pop, Rock
Years active2003–present
LabelsBad News Records
MembersHiroshi Ohta, Yukihiro
Websitezousanrecords.com/hidari/

Members

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  • Hiroshi Ohta (太田宏) - guitar, vocals
  • Yukihiro (ユキヒロ) - mecha

Former members

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  • Hiroshi "Yoma" Aoki (青木ヨーマ), electronics, keyboards
  • Justin Bacon (ジャスティン ベイコン), mecha
  • Daisuke Kouzuki (上月大介) - bass, backup vocals

Name

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The word hidari means "left" in Japanese, though the actual origin of the band's name comes from the first syllable of each of the three founding members' names, "Hiroshi", "Daisuke", and "Ryosuke". For that reason, it is spelled in the phonetic alphabet of katakana instead of the more representative kanji.

Discography

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ヒダリの「ヒ」 Hidari's "Hi" June 2004 Handmade Demo
ヒダリの「ダ」 Hidari's "Da" September 2004 Handmade Demo
ヒダリスムージー Hidari Smoothie May 2005 Handmade Demo
ピタリ! Pitari! February 15, 2006 EP
ヒダリのしっぽ Hidari's tail December 13, 2006 Debut album
ワインとチョコレート Wine and Chocolate March 4, 2009 Second full album

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