Ketchup Mania

Ketchup Mania were a J-rock band that combined two typical tricks of the Japanese musical scene -- an energetic pop-punk attack and cute girly vocals. The group has been around for a decade and found some recognition in the late 2000s, but ultimately split into several new acts due to musical differences. Ketchup Mania began in 1999, then consisting of Hiro (vocals), Dai (guitar) and Fanfan (bass), supported by another guitarist, Maashii. The band was initially named "Plutonium," but since there was another group by that name in the neighborhood, they changed their moniker, c...