Kagrra,
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Predecessor | Crow |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Defunct | March 3, 2011 |
| Headquarters | Tokyo , Japan |
Area served | Japan, Europe |
Key people | Isshi (vocals, flute), Akiya (guitar), Shin (guitar, koto), Nao (bass), Izumi (drums) |
| Products | Music albums, singles, demo tapes, videos |
was a Japanese visual kei folk rock ensemble. Initially known as "Crow" under the now-defunct Key Party Records, they adopted the name Kagrra, when they joined PS Company in 2000.
History
Kagrra,'s official major label debut occurred in 2004 with the release of the single "Urei". Their artistic direction, termed "Neo Japanesque," combined lyrics inspired by Heian period poetry with traditional Japanese attire and instruments, merging folk rock with elements of J-folk music. On November 10, 2010, after ten years of activity, the band announced their "demise," a term they preferred instead of "disbandment." They followed this announcement with their final album, Hyakki Kenran, released on February 2, 2011, and completed a farewell tour that ended on March 3, 2011 at Tokyo's Shibuya C.C. Lemon Hall.
On July 25, 2011, it was reported that vocalist Isshi had passed away at the age of 32.
Members
- Isshi (一志) – vocals, flute
- Akiya (楓弥) – guitar
- Shin (真) – guitar, koto
- 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 | PS Company |
Albums and EPs
| Title | Release date | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Nue (鵺; Chimera) | December 1, 2000 | PS Company |
| Sakura (桜; Cherry Blossom) | March 3, 2001 | PS Company |
| Irodori (彩; Color) | 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; Capital) | March 3, 2004 | Columbia |
| San (燦) | July 20, 2005 | Columbia |
| Shizuku (雫; Drop) | February 14, 2007 | Columbia |
| Core | January 9, 2008 | King Records / Europe: CLJ Records |
| Shu (珠; Jewel) | April 1, 2009 | King Records / Europe: CLJ Records |
| Hyakki Kenran (百鬼絢爛) | February 2, 2011 | Peace&Smile Music / Europe: CLJ Records |
| Kagrra Indies Best 2000-2003 | June 29, 2011 | PS Company |
Singles
| Title | Release date | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 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、、、) | July 27, 2001 | PS Company |
| Yume Izuru Chi (夢イズル地) | April 3, 2002 | PS Company |
| 'Kakashi' (案山子) | 'May 5, 2002' | 'PS Company' |
| 'Iroha Ni Hoheto' (いろはにほへと)' | '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' | 'King Records' |
| '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
Videography
| Title | Release Date | Record Label | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| "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" |
| "Shuen - Sakura Maichiru Ano Oka de..." (終焉～桜舞い散るあの丘で～) | "March 3, 2011" | "PS Company" | "DVD" |