is an independent Japanese record label founded in 1986 by Color vocalist Hiroshi "Dynamite Tommy" Tomioka, with branches predominantly in Japan and the United States, as well as previously in Europe. The company also provides band management and continues to co-manage many of its artists after they have signed with a major record label.
Free-Will and Extasy Records are credited by Bounce Magazine as two important labels that helped promote visual kei. Free-Will also produced the 2001 anime adaptation of the long running manga series Grappler Baki.
Sub-divisions
The company operates several sub-divisions, some of them for a single band or purpose only. For example, Firewall Div. solely handles material which is released in collaboration with Sony Music.
Under Sony Music Back Coat – 12012 Firewall Div. – Dir En Grey, Merry Lizard – Kagerou
Under King Records PS Company – Kra Indie PSC – Born S'Cube – Baroque, Eile de Mu, Puppet Mammy, Ruvie, Tokyo Michael, Cooky
Under Tokuma Japan Communications PS Company – D=Out, Screw
Under Avex Group ism – Kannivalism
Bands or solo artists managed directly
Past Alice Nine Amphibian BIS Bellzlleb Billy & The Sluts By-Sexual Color Decameron DECAYS Dir En Grey Genkaku Allergy Gilles de Rais Kagrra, Kamaitachi Lovemania Miyavi Red Tail Cat Rentrer en Soi Sea Monkey Speed-ID Sug sukekiyo The Gazette ViViD Vogue Youka
References
External links Official website PS Company website