Unlucky Morpheus, often abbreviated as Ankimo (あんきも), is a Japanese power metal band formed in 2008. It consists of vocalist Fuki, guitarists Shiren and Jinya, bassist Ogawa Hiroyuki, drummer Fumiya Morishita, and violinist Jill. Vocalist Kasumi is not a regular member of the band, but has participated in some of the band's recordings and live performances. Their latest album, "Gate of Hell", was released in 2026.
History Unlucky Morpheus was formed in 2008 by Fuki (vocals) and Shiren (guitar) after having met the year prior. On October 3, 2008, the band released their first mini-album, Hypothetical Box, an arrangement album of compositions from the Touhou Project series, at the dōjin event "M3" on a home made CD-R.
The band released their first professionally pressed CD, REBIRTH, at the dōjin event "Hakurei Jinja Reitaisai" on March 8, 2009. Later that year on October 12 they played their first live show at Tamachi CUBE (CUBE).
On January 6, 2011, they performed their final show of the "Fuyu no Mikaku no Tabearuki 2010→2011" tour at Shibuya O-EAST. This show was recorded and released as their first live album Fuyumika Tabearuki Final ~Lunatic East~ LIVE ( ～Lunatic East～ LIVE) on both CD and DVD on 2011-05-08.
On August 16, 2014, the band released the album affected, their first to consist entirely of original compositions.
The band released their first music video, "Black Pentagram", on April 9, 2017, on YouTube to promote their EP of the same name released on December 29, 2016.
On September 19, 2018, the band released the album Change of Generation, their first release to chart, peaking at 26 on the Oricon charts.
The sub-unit, "Quadratum From Unlucky Morpheus" (composed of Jinya, Jill, Hiroyuki Ogawa and FUMIYA), released their first album, Loud Playing Workshop on January 27, 2021. It featured covers of popular heavy metal songs, including a violin cover of Van Halen's "Eruption".
Unholy Orpheus Unholy Orpheus is a melodic death metal project by the five members of Unlucky Morpheus, excluding Fuki.
In a column for Geki-Rock, Shiren stated that he always wanted to create his own melodic death metal album, having been strongly influenced by a Children of Bodom concert he saw while in high school. Unholy Orpheus's debut album what is DEATH? was released on May 29, 2024. The album primarily features Shiren's harsh vocals, while Fuki appears as a guest vocalist on "TRAUMATA".
Band members Shiren () – composer, arranger, guitar, harsh vocals, programming, backing vocals Fuki – vocals, backing vocals, lyricist, web development Jinya () – guitar Jill – violin Hiroyuki Ogawa – bass guitar FUMIYA – drums Kasumi () – manager, support vocals
Discography Major studio albums Title Album details Peak positions JPN Affected Released: 2014-08-16 Label: None (ANKM-0020) Formats: CD— Vampir Released: 2015-04-26 Label: None (ANKM-0021) Formats: CD— Change of Generation Released: 2018-09-19 Label: None (ANKM-0030) Formats: CD26 Unfinished Released: 2020-07-29 Label: None (ANKM-0036) Formats: CD15 Evolution Released: 2022-04-27 Label: None (ANKM-0041) Formats: CD16 Gate of Heaven Released: 2025-11-26 Label: Fabtone Inc. (ANKM-0051) Formats: CD30 Gate of Hell Released: 2026-06-03 Label: Fabtone Inc. (ANKM-0053) Formats: CD26
Major live albums Title Album details Peak positions JPN Live 2017 CD Released: 2017-08-11 Label: None (ANKM-0026) Formats: CD— "XIII" Live at Toyosu PIT CD Released: 2022-03-09 Label: None (ANKM-0039, ANKM-0040) Formats: CD49 Evolution & Diversity Live 2022 at Zepp DiverCity CD Released: 2023-03-08 Label: None (ANKM-0043, ANKM-0044) Formats: CD49 15th Anniversary Live Tour 2024 Reincarnation Live at Toyosu Pit CD Released: 2025-06-04 Label: Fabtone Inc. (ANKM-0050) Formats: CD—
Extended plays Title EP details Peak chart positions JPN Black Pentagram Released: 2016-12-29 Label: None (ANKM-0024) Formats: CD — Cadaver / Revadac Released: 2018-03-28 Label: None (ANKM-0027) Formats: CD — Takiyashahime () Released: 2020-04-29 Label: None (ANKM-0035) Formats: CD 24
Major singles Title Single details Peak positions JPN Wings Released: 2015-08-14 Label: None (ANKM-0022) Formats: CD— "M" Revolution Released: 2021-09-12 Label: None Formats: digital download—Sekai Rinne () Released: 2024-07-31 Label: Fabtone Inc. (ANKM-0046/47) Formats: CD29Sakura Chevalier Released: 2025-03-05 Label: Fabtone Inc. (ANKM-0048) Formats: CD29 Zen'aku no Higan () Released: 2025-12-24 Label: Fabtone Inc. (ANKM-0052) Formats: CD48
Major live videos Title Album details Peak positions JPN Live 2017 Released: 2017-08-11 Label: None (ANKM-0025) Formats: DVD— Change of Generation Tour Final Released: 2019-07-31 Label: None (ANKM-0032) Formats: Blu-ray— "XIII" Live at Toyosu Pit Blu-ray Released: 2022-03-09 Label: None (ANKM-0038) Formats: Blu-ray13 Evolution & Diversity Live 2022 at Zepp DiverCity Blu-ray Released: 2023-03-08 Label: None (ANKM-0042) Formats: Blu-ray11 15th Anniversary Live Tour 2024 Reincarnation Live at Toyosu Pit Blu-ray Released: 2025-06-04 Label: Fabtone Inc. (ANKM-0049) Formats: Blu-ray10
Dōjin studio albums Title Release date Catalog number Hypothetical BoxANKM-0000 RebirthANKM-0001 So That a Star Shines at Night SkyANKM-0002 Amazement Park!!ANKM-0003 JealousyANKM-0004 Unbeatable AccompliceANKM-0005 Hypothetical Box Act 2ANKM-0006 Byōgin Kishō ()ANKM-0007 Heavy Metal Be-BopANKM-0012 Faith and WarfareANKM-0013 U&I Eurobeat RemixANKM-0014 Parallelism・αANKM-0015 Parallelism・βANKM-0016 Parallelism・γUNUN-0001 Miseria Kills SlaughterouslyANKM-0018 SignsANKM-0019 Rebirth RevisitedANKM-0023 Saireco JealousyANKM-0028 Heikō Jikū no Ongakukai ()ANKM-0031 Hypothetical Box ACT3ANKM-0033
Dōjin live albums Title Release date Catalog number Fuyumika Tabearuki Final ~Lunatic East~ LIVE CD ( ～Lunatic East～ LIVE CD)ANKM-0009/0010/0011 Kiseki no Heijitsu ()ANKM-0029
Dōjin compilation albums Title Release date Catalog number Visual Rock History ~Raddock & XI All Songs Collection~ (Visual Rock History ～＆XI All Songs Collection～)YUKI-0001/0002 Best of Dramatic MelodyANKM-0017
Dōjin live videos Title Release date Catalog number Fuyumika Tabearuki Final ~Lunatic East~ LIVE DVD ( ～Lunatic East～ LIVE DVD)ANKM-0008 Lunatic East 2019 TOUR FINALANKM-0034
As Quadratum From Unlucky Morpheus Studio albums Title Album details Loud Playing Workshop Released: 2021-01-27 Label: None (ANKM-0037) Formats: CD
As Unholy Orpheus Studio albums Title Album details Peak positions JPN What Is Death? Released: 2024-05-29 Label: Fabtone Inc. (ANKM-0045) Formats: CD30
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