Transtic Nerve was formed in November 1995 in Japan by guitarist Tal, bassist
Ryo, and drummer Masaki, with vocalist Taka and guitarist Masato joining shortly
thereafter; the group identified as a visual kei rock band. Their breakthrough
came with the release of the single "Shindou" in 1999, followed by the debut
album Transonic Vision the same year, which established their presence in the
Japanese rock scene. In 2000 the band issued singles "Into Yourself" and
"Binetsu", supporting extensive touring that reinforced their growing fan base.
The 2001 album Recall and the single "Ma...