Oldcodex
| Company type | Rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Founder | Ta_2 (Tatsuhisa Suzuki), R.O.N |
| Defunct | 2022-05-31 |
| Fate | Disbanded |
| Headquarters | Tokyo , Japan |
Area served | Japan |
Key people | Ta_2 (lead vocals), YORKE. (visual art and lyricist) |
| Products | Music albums, singles, live performances |
Oldcodex (presented as OLDCODEX) was a rock ensemble originating from Tokyo, Japan, established in 2009. They contributed opening tracks for anime titles including Free!, Servamp, and God Eater, as well as closing themes for Kuroko's Basketball and Togainu no Chi. The band’s name symbolizes their intention to craft a unique identity within the rock genre. A distinctive feature of their performances was the integration of live singing with an artist painting live on stage.
History
Oldcodex was initiated on October 21, 2009, by Ta_2 (Tatsuhisa Suzuki) and R.O.N, who had previously worked together on Ta_2’s solo material. Their initial release was a mini album titled "OLDCODEX". The original lineup included R.O.N, YoHske, and sae from the group "ROSARYHILL"; however, by February 2010, YoHske and sae had departed. Their debut full album, "hidemind," launched on October 3 and contained 11 songs. Artist YORKE., responsible for numerous album artworks, officially joined the band on November 1. The group experienced several personnel shifts, welcoming three new support musicians and seeing R.O.N leave in October 2012. Throughout more than a decade of activity, Oldcodex produced six studio albums, one remix album, three mini albums, eighteen singles, plus a digital single.
On February 11, 2015, Oldcodex held a concert at Nippon Budokan.
Following allegations of an extramarital relationship involving Ta_2, he announced a hiatus on August 4, 2021, which resulted in the band's suspension of activities. He issued a formal apology on August 30. Later that year, on December 27, it was revealed that Oldcodex would disband after releasing the theme song for the forthcoming Free! movie soundtrack slated for April 2022. Both Ta_2 and YORKE. communicated this decision via their fan club website prior to its closure on March 1, 2022. The official disbandment occurred on May 31, 2022. Subsequently, their website and Twitter accounts were deactivated on August 31, 2022; currently, the band's website redirects visitors to Lantis.
Final members
- Ta_2 – lead vocals
- YORKE. – visual art and lyricist
- Ryo Yamagata – drums
- Taizo Nakamura – bass guitar
- Shinji Ōmura – guitar
Former members
- R.O.N – guitar and arrangements
- YoHsKE – guitar
- Sae – drums
- Yoshihiro Nakao – guitar
- Hiromitsu Kawashima – bass guitar
- Masanori Mine – guitar
Albums
Studio albums
| Year | Title | Oricon chart position |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Hidemind | 44 |
| 2012 | Contrast Silver | 28 |
| 2014 | A Silent, within the Roar | 5 |
| 2016 | Fixed Engine | 3 |
| 2017 | They Go, Where? | 8 |
| 2019 | Ladderless | 7 |
| 2021 | Full Colors | 36 |
Mini albums
| Year | Title | Oricon chart position |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Oldcodex | 51 |
| 2011 | Flower | 48 |
| 2015 | Pledge | 5 |
Singles
| Year | Title | Oricon Chart position |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | "[Blue]" | 29 | |
| "flag on the hill" | 55 | ||
| 2011 | "Harsh Wind" | 55 | |
| 2012 | "Cold Hands" | 56 | |
| "Catal Rhythm" (カタルリズム) | 20 | Second ending theme for Kuroko's Basketball | |
| 2013 | "The Misfit Go" | 31 | First ending theme for Arata: The Legend |
| "Rage on" | 6 | Opening theme for Free! - Iwatobi Swim Club | |
| "WALK" | 18 | Ending theme for Kuroko's Basketball Season Two | |
| 2014 | "Dried Up Youthful Fame" | 7 | Opening theme for Free! Eternal Summer |
| 2015 | "Lantana" | 10 | Third ending theme for Kuroko's Basketball Season Three |
| "Feed A" | 13 | Opening theme for God Eater | |
| "Aching Horns" | 10 | Theme song for High Speed! -Free! Starting Days- | |
| 2016 | "Deal With" | 23 | Opening theme for Servamp |
| "Scribble & Beyond" | 11 | Theme song for Kuroko's Basketball Winter Cup Compilation | |
| 2018 | "Growth Arrow" | 11 | Theme song for Butlers: Chitose Momotose Monogatari |
| "One Side" | Template:N/A | Theme song for Servamp -Alice in the Garden- | |
| "Heading to Over" | 9 | Theme song for Free!-Dive to the Future- | |
| 2019 | "Take on Fever" | 24 | Theme song for Special 7: Special Crime Investigation Unit |
| 2020 | "Core Fade" | 14 | Theme song for ULTRAMAN |
Guest Artist Contributions
| Year | Song Title | Soundtrack | Oricon Ranking | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | "Dried Up Youthful Fame – Version:Free –" | Free! -the Final Stroke- The Second Volume Original Soundtrack "Never Ending Blue" | 21 | Initially intended as the theme for the first segment of Free! -the Final Stroke-, ultimately released as an image track. |
| "This Fading Blue" | Served as the theme for the latter half of Free! -the Final Stroke-. |
DVD Releases
- Harsh Wind Tour live (Released October 21, 2011)
- Catalrhythm Tour (Released March 20, 2013)
- Contrast Silver Tour final live (Released December 25, 2013)
- OLDCODEX Live Blu-ray "ONE PLEDGES" 2015 in ZEPP DIVERCITY
- OLDCODEX Live Blu-ray "Capture" 2015 in Budokan (Released August 26, 2015)
- OLDCODEX Live Blu-ray "Veni Vidi" 2016 in Budokan (Released August 24, 2016)
- OLDCODEX Live Blu-ray "Fixed Engine" 2016-2017 in Budokan (Released August 30, 2017)