Kagrra,
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was a Japanese visual kei
rock band. They were originally signed to the now defunct Key Party Records
under the name "Crow". The group changed its name when they signed to PS Company in 2000. The band's major debut was in 2004 with the single "Urei". Kagrra,'s concept is "Neo Japanese". Their lyrics were in the style of Heian
era poetry, their costumes frequently incorporated traditional Japanese clothing styles, and traditional Japanese instruments and drum rhythms werere used in some of their songs. On November 10, 2010, it was announced that Kagrra, would be disbanding after ten years together. As a final request, the members asked that fans refer to it as a "demise" rather than a disbandment. The band released one last CD and held a final tour. The CD, entitled Hyakki Kenran, was released on February 2, 2011. Their final tour began on February 13, 2011 and ended on March 3, 2011 at the Shibuya C.C. Lemon Hall
in Tokyo.
On July 25, 2011, it was announced that vocalist Isshi died in his home on July 18, 2011, he was 32 years old.
* #21 Oricon
Weekly Charts, December 4, 2006
Visual Kei
is a movement among Japanese musicians, that is characterized by the use of make-up, elaborate hair styles and flamboyant costumes, often, but not always, coupled with androgynous aesthetics. Some sources state that visual kei refers to a music genre, or to a sub-genre of Japanese rock, with its...
rock band. They were originally signed to the now defunct Key Party Records
Key Party Records
Key Party Records was a Japanese independent record label established in 1997 by Henry Lee Euro, known as the vocalist for the band Speed-ID. The company had both a recording studio and a design studio focusing on visual kei bands of a similar style of music and dress. The Key Party label went on...
under the name "Crow". The group changed its name when they signed to PS Company in 2000. The band's major debut was in 2004 with the single "Urei". Kagrra,'s concept is "Neo Japanese". Their lyrics were in the style of Heian
Heian period
The is the last division of classical Japanese history, running from 794 to 1185. The period is named after the capital city of Heian-kyō, or modern Kyōto. It is the period in Japanese history when Buddhism, Taoism and other Chinese influences were at their height...
era poetry, their costumes frequently incorporated traditional Japanese clothing styles, and traditional Japanese instruments and drum rhythms werere used in some of their songs. On November 10, 2010, it was announced that Kagrra, would be disbanding after ten years together. As a final request, the members asked that fans refer to it as a "demise" rather than a disbandment. The band released one last CD and held a final tour. The CD, entitled Hyakki Kenran, was released on February 2, 2011. Their final tour began on February 13, 2011 and ended on March 3, 2011 at the Shibuya C.C. Lemon Hall
Shibuya Public Hall
or is a live theatre in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. It was completed in 1964. In the 1964 Summer Olympics, the weightlifting events took place there.The theatre was sponsored by Dentsu and Suntory, which paid ¥80 million to have its name associated with the building from 2006 to 2011.-External links:*...
in Tokyo.
On July 25, 2011, it was announced that vocalist Isshi died in his home on July 18, 2011, he was 32 years old.
Members
- Isshi (一志) – vocals
- Akiya (楓弥) – guitar
- Shin (真) – guitar, kotoKoto (musical instrument)The koto is a traditional Japanese stringed musical instrument, similar to the Chinese guzheng, the Mongolian yatga, the Korean gayageum and the Vietnamese đàn tranh. The koto is the national instrument of Japan. Koto are about length, and made from kiri wood...
- Nao (女雅) – bass
- Izumi (白水) – drums
Demo tapes
| Title | Release date | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Hyakuyae (百夜絵) | July 13, 1999 | Key Party Records |
| Kotodama (恋綴魂) | June 21, 2000 | ? |
Albums and EPs
| Title | Release date | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Nue (鵺) | December 1, 2000 | PS Company |
| Sakura (桜) | March 3, 2001 | PS Company |
| Irodori (彩) | October 3, 2001 | PS Company |
| Kirameki (煌) | May 1, 2002 | PS Company |
| Gozen | December 11, 2002 | PS Company |
| Ouka Ranman (桜花爛漫) | September 24, 2003 | PS Company |
| Miyako (京) | March 3, 2004 | Columbia Columbia Music Entertainment is a Japanese record label founded in 1910 as . It affiliated itself with the Columbia Graphophone Company of the United Kingdom and adopted the standard UK Columbia trademarks in 1931. The company changed its name to Nippon Columbia Co., Ltd. in 1946. It used the Nippon Columbia name until... |
| San (燦) | July 20, 2005 | Columbia |
| Shizuku (雫) | February 14, 2007 | Columbia |
| Core | January 9, 2008 | King Records / Europe: CLJ Records CLJ Records CLJ Records is a German independent record label formed in 2006 specializing in Japanese visual kei style rock and metal bands. The label currently has 31 bands signed. CLJ is a sub division of Colusseum Music Entertainment and their head office is located in Nuremberg Germany... |
| Shu (珠) | April 1, 2009 | King Records / Europe: CLJ Records |
| Hyakki Kenran (百鬼絢爛) | February 2, 2011 | King Records / Europe: CLJ Records |
| Kagrra Indies Best 2000-2003 | June 29, 2011 | PS Company |
Singles
| Title | Release date | Label |
|---|---|---|
| "Kotodama" (恋綴魂) | June 21, 2000 | PS Company |
| "Genwaku no Joukei" (幻惑の情景) | April 27, 2001 | PS Company |
| "Memai" (眩暈) | May 26, 2001 | PS Company |
| "Kamiuta" (神謌) | June 29, 2001 | PS Company |
| "Tsurezure Naru Mama Ni..." (徒然なるままに、、、) | April 27, 2001 | PS Company |
| "Yume Izuru Chi" (夢イズル地) | April 3, 2002 | PS Company |
| "Iroha Ni Hoheto" (いろはにほへと) | May 5, 2002 | PS Company |
| "Kakashi" (案山子) | May 5, 2002 | PS Company |
| "Sakura Mai Chiru Ano Oka De" (桜舞い散るあの丘で) | October 4, 2002 | PS Company |
| "Kotodama" (恋綴魂) | October 4, 2002 | PS Company |
| "Haru Urara" (春麗ら) | May 28, 2003 | PS Company |
| "Yotogi Banashi" (夜伽噺) | July 30, 2003 | PS Company |
| "Urei" (愁) | January 1, 2004 | Columbia |
| "Rin" (凛) | July 21, 2004 | Columbia |
| "Omou" (憶) | October 27, 2004 | Columbia |
| "Sarasouju no Komoriuta" (沙羅双樹の子護唄) | February 2, 2005 | Columbia |
| "Gen'ei no Katachi" (幻影の貌) | February 2, 2005 | Columbia |
| "Chikai no Tsuki" (誓ノ月) | February 1, 2006 | Columbia |
| "Utakata" (うたかた) * | November 22, 2006 | Columbia |
| "Uzu" (渦) | September 10, 2008 | Columbia |
| "Shiki" (四季) | October 21, 2009 | King Records |
| "Tsuki ni Murakumo Hana ni Ame" (月に斑雲 紫陽花に雨) | June 16, 2010 | Peace&Smile Music |
| "Shiroi Uso" (白ゐ嘘) | August 11, 2010 | Peace&Smile Music |
* #21 Oricon
Oricon
, established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc...
Weekly Charts, December 4, 2006
Videography
| Title | Release date | Label | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kagura-fuu Unroku (神楽風雲録) | March 3, 2002 | PS Company | VHS VHS The Video Home System is a consumer-level analog recording videocassette standard developed by Victor Company of Japan .... |
| Yume Izuru Chi (夢イズル地) | June 16, 2002 | PS Company | VHS |
| Hisai (秘祭) | November 19, 2003 | PS Company | DVD DVD A DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions.... |
| Kaika Sengen Ouka Ranman (～開花宣言～「桜花爛漫」) | April 7, 2004) | PS Company | DVD |
| Miyako Inishie no Tobira ga Ima (京～古の扉が今、、、～) | July 21, 2004 | Columbia | DVD |
| Sara Natsukashi no Rakuen (沙羅～懐かしの楽園～) | August 3, 2005 | Columbia | DVD |
| Unsanmusyo (雲燦霧消) | November 30, 2005 | Columbia | DVD |
| Kiseki~ni (鬼跡～弐) | September 27, 2006 | Columbia | DVD |
| SHUEN - Sakura Maichiru Ano Oka de... (終焉～桜舞い散るあの丘で～) | March 3, 2011 | PS Company | DVD |