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Japan (1991 – present)

Formed in 1991, L’Arc～en～Ciel is one of the most popular bands from Japan. The band consists of vocalist hyde, leader and bassist tetsuya, guitarist ken, and drummer yukihiro, who replaced drummer sakura in 1997. From their beginnings in Osaka, Japan, they previously included guitarist hiro and drummer pero. All four members are established composers which adds variety to their catalog of songs. Their music ranges from ballads, to , to light tunes.

Their debut single Blurry Eyes released in 1994 was used as the opening theme for the animated TV show DNA². In late 1996, L’Arc～en～Ciel gained worldwide attention for the first time after the release of their fourth album, True. This album includes the single the Fourth Avenue Cafe, which was used as an ending theme for the popular animated TV show Rurouni Kenshin. However, drummer sakura was arrested for drug possession and consequently all L’Arc～en～Ciel merchandise was removed from store shelves. The release of their single the Fourth Avenue Cafe was canceled and the song was immediately removed from the TV series.

sakura left the band in 1997, and former die in cries drummer yukihiro replaced him for the REINCARNATION tour that year, subsequently serving as a support member for their first single after the incident, 虹 (Niji). Eventually, yukihiro officially joined the band and released the album HEART in 1998.
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  • Niyuube

    I'm glad to attented their amazing show in Paris^^ See them on their next tour to celebrate their 25th L'anniversary!! GO ON FOR ANOTHER TWO DECADES!!!

    7 hours ago

  • PedroAsak

    they didn't lose anything

    8 hours ago

  • Le_newtype

    Dune was a pretty nice album. Sorry for their loss.

    21 hours ago

  • ringwraith10

    YAY, THAT SOUNDS FUN! Wait... not really.

    yesterday evening

  • NanneTolsma

    LETS DO EVERYTHING IN CAPS LOCK

    Friday evening

  • feriinchan

    Can't wait to see them on May 2, 2012 in Jakarta! L'Arc is truly the best Japanese band ever! [5] 20 days to go! i'm so freakin ready steady go \(^o^)/

    Thursday morning

  • Gene-Starwind

    I saw them tonight in London! They were awesome, but I wish the set was longer

    Thursday morning

  • Suicide_Ali

    Pariiiiis!!! I'm coming!!! ^___^

    Wednesday evening

  • Ryo_aya

    Can't wait to see them on May 2, 2012 in Jakarta! L'Arc is truly the best Japanese band ever! [4]

    Tuesday afternoon

  • deaanggarda

    CAN'T HARDLY WAIT!

    Monday morning

  • haitonesia

    Can't wait to see them on May 2, 2012 in Jakarta! L'Arc is truly the best Japanese band ever! [3]

    last week

  • uruhara_sensei

    Can't wait to see them on May 2, 2012 in Jakarta! L'Arc is truly the best Japanese band ever! [2]

    last week

  • kemskems

    Can't wait to see them on May 2, 2012 in Jakarta! L'Arc is truly the best Japanese band ever!

    14 days ago

  • aikoilagan

    this band is so special to me since the have the theme songs from some of my favorite animes of all time

    last month

  • AshkAnPrinCe

    nice band !

    last month

  • projektsixteen

    Can't wait to see them in Indonesia.

    last month

  • dhantez

    To your back I wave my hand, Bye Bye.. As you won't turn around again I whisper Bye Bye..

    last month

  • Rismasky

    They were so damn awesome at MSG!

    last month

  • xclaimation

    i just saw the world best selection tracklist (yes i'm a little slow) and i was shocked to see GLMY in it.

    last month

  • PedroAsak

    I love it too (L), I think it sounds like a very modern album yet with bits of nostalgia

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