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Takara is a Japanese band known for their 2005 song "Always Be Mine," which became their most recognizable track. The group includes Arika Kimura on vocals,...

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Takara is a Japanese band known for their 2005 song "Always Be Mine," which became their most recognizable track. The group includes Arika Kimura on vocals, Daisuke Saito on guitar, Yuko Nakajima on bass, and Kenichi Fujii on drums. They've released albums like "Symphony of Dreams" in 2008 and "Illuminate" in 2017.

In 2010, Kimura underwent vocal cord surgery, which interrupted their touring schedule. A few years later, in 2014, they faced a copyright dispute over the melody of "Always Be Mine," though it was eventually resolved. Their catalog also includes songs like "Lonely Shade Of Blue" and "Fallen Angel."

Some band members have spoken about dealing with depression and anxiety, which has informed the emotional tone of their music. They haven't released new material in a few years, but their earlier work still gets played.

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