cero (pronounced as “sé-ró”, short for “Contemporary Exotica Rock Orchestra”) is a Japanese band based in Tokyo, formed in 2004. The band consists of 高城晶平 (Shohei Takagi), 荒内佑 (Yu Arauchi), 橋本翼 (Tsubasa Hashimoto).

They have released five albums so far. Each of them writes songs of cero as well as arranging and producing their songs. They perform live shows and command recording their songs with support members. Their songs, albums, shows are always attractive and tells deep and spreading stories about cities and life by music.