a double-A-side single, which would include bonus live content in special Japanese and international editions. On March 3, 2017, Brats released the music video for the song "Nounai Shoukyo Game", which served as the theme song for the Japanese film Slavemen, directed by Noboru Iguchi. On June 21, 2017, Brats released the double-A-side single "Ainikoiyo"/"Nounai Shoukyo Game", with additional live tracks available in the Japanese limited-edition CD and international digital release, breaking into the Oricon Top 100 at number 92 and reaching number 8 on the Oricon Indies chart. On July 25, 2018, the band released their first full-length album, self-titled BRATS, which included "Ainikoiyo" and "Nounai Shoukyo Game" along with new songs and fully mastered versions of the previously released live tracks. The album reached number 111 on the Oricon chart, and featured lead singer Rei's first attempt at writing lyrics, credited as co-writer of the songs "Pain" and "Lost Place". Brats made their first live concert appearance outside of Japan at “Ambitious Girls Series 1” at West Bridge Hall in Seoul, South Korea, alongside idol-metal group Broken By The Scream on January 20, 2019. The band used concert footage from the event in their music video for "Unfair". On January 10, 2020, Brats performed in the United States at Anime Los Angeles in Ontario, California, and released the digital single "Excuser". On February 14, the band released the digital single "No more No more" with the cover image shot in Hollywood, California. On July 24, 2020, the band announced release of their second studio album, titled Karma, set to be released on September 30. On July 27, guitarist Hinako announced her departure, citing creative differences. Music and influences Brats members have cited various rock and punk influences as their inspirations. Rei's interest in performing music began when she saw a SCANDAL concert at the age of 10, and Hinako started a band when she was 15 years old covering Japanese bands such as ELLEGARDEN. Aya lists singer Mio Yamazaki as a model female musician. Band members Current members (b: 11/29/2000) - vocals, guitar (2011–present) (b: 11/28/1998) - bass, backing vocals (2011–present) Former members (b: 6/3/2000) - drums (2011–2013) (b: 6/8/1998) - guitar (2011–2014) (b: 9/5/1996) - guitar (2015–2020) Discography Studio albums Live albums Singles and EPs Videography Music videos 2015: "Juuyon Sai Byou" (十四歳病) 2016: "Ainikoiyo" (アイニコイヨ) 2017: "Nounai Shoukyo Game" (脳内消去ゲーム) 2017: "Pain (LIVE)" 2018: "Kimarigoto" (決まりごと)