was a Japanese visual kei folk rock band. They were originally signed to the now defunct Key Party Records under the name "Crow". The group changed its name when they signed to PS Company in 2000.
History The band's major debut was in 2004 with the single "Urei".Barks Kagrra, Biography retrieved Apr 3, 2010Cdjournal.com Kagrra, Artist Profile retrieved Apr 3, 2010 Kagrra,'s concept is "Neo Japanesque". Their lyrics were in the style of Heian era poetry, their costumes frequently incorporated traditional Japanese clothing styles, and traditional Japanese instruments and drum rhythms were used in some of their songs. On November 10, 2010, it was announced that Kagrra, would be disbanding after ten years together. As a final request, the members asked that fans refer to it as a "demise" rather than a disbandment. The band released one last CD and held a final tour. The CD, entitled Hyakki Kenran, was released on February 2, 2011. Their final tour began on February 13, 2011 and ended on March 3, 2011 at the Shibuya C.C. Lemon Hall in Tokyo.Kagrra, Announces Their DEMISE (SHU EN) musicJAPANplus retrieved on Nov. 11, 2010
On July 25, 2011, it was announced that vocalist Isshi died in his home on July 18, 2011. He was 32 years old.Former Kagrra, Vocalist Isshi Passes Away jame-world retrieved August 28, 2011
Members Isshi (一志) – vocals, flute Akiya (楓弥) – guitar Shin (真) – guitar, koto Nao (女雅) – bass Izumi (白水) – drums
Discography Demo tapes TitleRelease dateLabelHyakuyae (百夜絵)July 13, 1999Key Party RecordsKotodama (恋綴魂)June 21, 2000PS Company
Albums and EPs TitleRelease dateLabelNue (鵺; Chimera)December 1, 2000PS CompanySakura (桜; Cherry Blossom)March 3, 2001PS CompanyIrodori (彩; Color)October 3, 2001PS CompanyKirameki (煌)May 1, 2002PS CompanyGozenDecember 11, 2002PS CompanyOuka Ranman (桜花爛漫)September 24, 2003PS CompanyMiyako (京; Capital)March 3, 2004ColumbiaSan (燦)July 20, 2005ColumbiaShizuku (雫; Drop)February 14, 2007ColumbiaCoreJanuary 9, 2008King Records / Europe: CLJ RecordsShu (珠; Jewel)April 1, 2009King Records / Europe: CLJ RecordsHyakki Kenran (百鬼絢爛)February 2, 2011Peace&Smile Music / Europe: CLJ RecordsKagrra Indies Best 2000-2003June 29, 2011PS Company
Singles TitleRelease dateLabelGenwaku no Joukei (幻惑の情景)April 27, 2001PS CompanyMemai (眩暈)May 26, 2001PS CompanyKamiuta (神謌)June 29, 2001PS CompanyTsurezure Naru Mama Ni... (徒然なるままに、、、)July 27, 2001PS CompanyYume Izuru Chi (夢イズル地)April 3, 2002PS CompanyIroha Ni Hoheto (いろはにほへと)May 5, 2002PS CompanyKakashi (案山子)May 5, 2002PS CompanySakura Mai Chiru Ano Oka De (桜舞い散るあの丘で)October 4, 2002PS CompanyKotodama (恋綴魂)October 4, 2002PS CompanyHaru Urara (春麗ら)May 28, 2003PS CompanyYotogi Banashi (夜伽噺)July 30, 2003PS CompanyUrei (愁)January 1, 2004ColumbiaRin (凛)July 21, 2004ColumbiaOmou (憶)October 27, 2004ColumbiaSarasouju no Komoriuta (沙羅双樹の子護唄)February 2, 2005ColumbiaGen'ei no Katachi (幻影の貌)February 2, 2005ColumbiaChikai no Tsuki (誓ノ月)February 1, 2006ColumbiaUtakata (うたかた) *November 22, 2006ColumbiaUzu (渦)September 10, 2008King RecordsShiki (四季)October 21, 2009King RecordsTsuki ni Murakumo Hana ni Ame (月に斑雲 紫陽花に雨)June 16, 2010 Peace&Smile MusicShiroi Uso (白ゐ嘘)August 11, 2010 Peace&Smile Music * #21 Oricon Weekly Charts, December 4, 2006
Videography TitleRelease dateLabelMediumKagura-fuu Unroku (神楽風雲録)March 3, 2002PS CompanyVHSYume Izuru Chi (夢イズル地)June 16, 2002PS CompanyVHSHisai (秘祭)November 19, 2003PS CompanyDVDKaika Sengen Ouka Ranman (～開花宣言～「桜花爛漫」)April 7, 2004PS CompanyDVDMiyako Inishie no Tobira ga Ima (京～古の扉が今、、、～)July 21, 2004ColumbiaDVDSara Natsukashi no Rakuen (沙羅～懐かしの楽園～)August 3, 2005ColumbiaDVDUnsanmusyo (雲燦霧消)November 30, 2005ColumbiaDVDKiseki~ni (鬼跡～弐)September 27, 2006ColumbiaDVDShuen - Sakura Maichiru Ano Oka de... (終焉～桜舞い散るあの丘で～)March 3, 2011PS CompanyDVD
References
External links Columbia Music Entertainment page King Records page CLJ Records page Official MySpace