Kiryu

Kiryu promoting Mugen Houyou (2011)
Left to Right: Sakai Mitsuki, Ishiki Hiyori, Tokai Junji, Kurosaki Mahiro, Kujo Takemasa

Kiryu (己龍) is a five-piece Japanese rock band in the visual-kei scene from Tokyo with the independent label B.P RECORDS. They formed sometime in September of 2007, though it wasn't until December that they had any official activities. Kiryu came together under the band concept of Tsuuzetsu Nostalgic, which they take to mean traditional Japanese aesthetics in modern contexts, and in turn it describes their visuals and music.

They have an alter-ego band, called MY DRAGON, that has a more overall pop sound and no traditional Japanese aesthetics. The group started in 2009 and the members are all known under different names. They released their debut single "Nijigen Complex" on February 2nd, 2011.

Members

• Kurosaki Mahiro (黒崎 眞弥) - Vocals
• Sakai Mitsuki (酒井 参輝) - Guitar
• Kujo Takemasa (九条 武政) - Guitar
• Ishiki Hiyori (一色 日和) - Bass
• Tokai Junji (遠海 准司) - Drums

Discography

Studio Albums

• [2010.01.27] Meikyoushisui (明鏡止水; Clear and Serene)
• [2011.03.02] Mugen Houyou (夢幻鳳影)
• [2012.04.25] Shuka Ensen (朱花艶閃)
• [2014.04.30] Kyoka Suigetsu (暁歌水月)

Mini-Albums

• [2008.11.26] Shuugetsu Heika (羞月閉花; The Charms of a Uniquely Beautiful Woman)

Singles

• [2008.05.20] Another Side (アナザーサイド)
• [2008.10.29] Shishoku / Saigo no Koi (紫蝕 / 最後ノ恋; Violet Eclipse / Last Love)
• [2009.05.06] Akaku Chiru Boku no Ao (朱ク散ル僕ノ蒼; The Red Is Blurring My Blue)
• [2009.10.21] Tsuki no Hime (月ﾉ姫; Moon Princess)
• [2010.06.23] Minazakura (水無桜; The Waterless Month's Cherry Blossoms)
• [2010.10.27] Ruru (屡流; Frequent Current)
• [2011.07.06] Kisai (鬼祭; Demon Festival)
• [2011.10.26] Kyousei (叫声; Shouting Voice)
• [2012.11.07] tomoshibi (ともしび ; Lamplight)
• [2013.02.20] Etsu to Utsu (悦ト鬱)
• [2013.05.29] Aien Kien (愛怨忌焔)
• [2013.11.27] Akai Mi Hajiketa (アカイミハジケタ)

Other Singles

• [2008.03.25] Shigami Sakura (獅噛ミ桜; Clinging Cherry Blossoms)
• [2008.09.12] Misekake no Ame to Jiko Manzoku no Muchi (見セ掛ケノ飴ト自己満足ノ鞭)
• [2009.01.17] Watashi. (私。; I.)
• [2009.03.02] Sakura-garami (桜絡ミ; Cherry Blossom-related)
• [2009.05.15] Chimimouryou no Chouryoubakko (魑魅魍魎ノ跳梁跋扈; The Domination of the Evil Spirits from the Rivers and Mountains)
• [2009.05.15] Oni Yuugi (鬼遊戯; Demon Games)

Video Releases

• [2010.03.10] Ryuujou Koshi ~Nisenkyuunen Juunigatsu Nanoka Shibuya O-WEST Tandoku Kouen~ (龍驤虎視～二〇〇九年十二月七日渋谷オーウエスト単独公演～)
• [2010.12.08] Kyouka Ranbu ~Nisenjuunen Hachigatsu Muika Shibuya CLUB QUATTRO Tandoku Kouen~ (狂華乱舞～二〇一〇年八月六日渋谷クラブクアトロ単独公演～)
• [2011.04.20] Kiryu Zenkoku Tandoku Jungyou "Kyourandotou" ~Senshuuraku~ 2010nen 12gatsu 3ka Shibuya O-EAST LIVE DVD (己龍全国単独巡業「狂 瀾 怒 涛」～千秋楽～)
• [2011.04.20] Kiryu Zenkoku Tandoku Jungyou "Kyourandotou" ~Document DVD~ (己龍全国単独巡業「狂 瀾 怒 涛」～ドキュメントDVD～)
• [2011.08.31] Kiryu Zenkoku Tandoku Jungyou "Mugen Houyou" -Senshuuraku- 2011nen 4gastu 17nichi Akasaka BLITZ (己龍全国単独巡業「夢幻鳳影」-千秋楽-2011年4月17日)
• [2012.06.06] Kiryu Zenkoku Tandoku Jungyo ~Senshuraku "Tenra Kyosei" Niya Renjitsu Koen Zenkyoku Mora 2012 Nen 1 Gatsu 9 Nichi (2012/1/9) Shibuya AX
• [2013.01.16] 47 Todofuken Tandoku Jungyo "Shuka Ensen" Document Ban
• [2013.01.16] 47 Todofuken Tandoku Jungyo - Senshuraku - "Shuka Ensen" 2012 Nen 9 Gatsu 17 Nichi ZeppDiverCity
• [2013.04.03] Kiryu Tandoku Koen Jyugyo ~Senshuraku~ "Fuko Meito" Nisen Jyuni Nen Jyuni Gatsu Nijyugo Nichi Shibuya Kokai Do
• [2013.08.21] "Fueki Ryuko" Nisenjyusan Nen San Gatsu Nijyu Nichi NHK Hall
• [2014.05.14] 47 Todofuken Tandoku Jungyo ~Senshuraku~「Aien Kien 」2013.09.22 Zepp Tokyo (47都道府県単独巡業～千秋楽～「愛怨忌焔」二〇一三年九月二十ニ日 Zepp Tokyo)
• [2014.09.17] Kiryu Tandoku Jungyou Senshuraku Niya Renjitsu Koen Sekkaranrin ~2014 Nen Ichi Gatsu Juhachi Nichi, Juku Nichi Zepp Diver City~ (己龍単独巡業 千秋楽 二夜連日公演 赤香蘭凛～二〇一四年一月十八日・十九日 Zepp Diver City～)

Compilations / Other

• [2009.10.14] Shock Edge 2009 (#7 "Shinshoku")
• [2013.07.03] hide TRIBUTE III -Visual SPIRITS- (#4 Pink Spider)

External Links

• Official Website
• Official MySpace
• Official Twitter