Kagrra^^

Kagrra (神樂, Kagura?, Kagrra, on album art and promotional material) is a visual kei band from Japan. They were originally signed to the now defunct Key Party Records under the name "CROW". The group changed its name when it signed to PS Company. The band's major debut was in 2004 with the single "Urei". Kagrra's concept is "Neo Japanese." Their lyrics are in the style of Heian era poetry, their costumes frequently incorporate traditional Japanese clothing styles, and traditional Japanese instruments and drum rhythms are used in some of their songs. On November 10, 2010, it was stated that Kagrra will be disbanding as after ten years. As a final request, the members of the band asked that fans refer to it as a "demise" rather than a disbandment. The band has stated that they will bid their fans goodbye with a CD and a final tour. The CD, entitled Hyakki Kenran, will be released on February 2, 2011. Their final tour will start on February 13, 2011 with the final concert on March 3, 2011 at C.C Lemon Hall in Tokyo

Members

Isshi (一志) – vocals
Akiya (楓弥) – guitar
Shin (真) – guitar, koto
Nao (女雅) – bass
Izumi (白水) – drums

Discography

Demo tapes

Title Release date Label
Hyakuyae (百夜絵) July 13, 1999
Kotodama (恋綴魂) ？

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
San (燦) July 20, 2005 Columbia
Shizuku (雫) February 14, 2007 Columbia
Core January 9, 2008 King Records / Europe: CLJ Records
Shu (珠) April 1, 2009 King Records / Europe: CLJ Records
Hyakki Kenran (百鬼絢爛) February 2, 2011 King Records / Europe: CLJ Records

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
"Iro wa Nioedo" (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 Weekly Charts, December 4, 2006[5]

Videography

Title Release date Label Medium
Kagura-fuu Unroku (神楽風雲録) March 3, 2002 PS Company VHS
Yume Izuru Chi (夢イズル地) June 16, 2002 PS Company VHS
Hisai (秘祭) November 19, 2003 PS Company DVD
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