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

Labels

• B.P.RECORDS (2009-)
• Office Kiryu (2007-2009)

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)
• [2016.06.29] Hyakki Yakou (百鬼夜行)
• [2018.11.14] Tensho Rinne (転生輪廻)

Best Albums

• [2012.12.16] Nisennana ~ Nisenjyunana (二〇〇七~二〇一七)

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)
• [2014.11.19] Amaterasu (天照)
• [2015.04.01] Kyuubi (九尾)
• [2016.03.02] Irodori (彩)
• [2016.11.23] Gekka Bijin (月下美人)
• [2017.04.05] Watashi wa Kairai, Sarugutsuwa no Ningyo (私ハ傀儡、猿轡ノ人形)
• [2017.10.25] Jyo no Hana / Oborozukiyo (情ノ華 / 朧月夜)
• [2018.03.07] Harushigure (春時雨)
• [2018.07.11] Muku (無垢)

Split Singles

• [2015.11.25] FAMILY PARTY (Kiryu / Royz / Codomo Dragon)

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～)
• [2015.01.28] Kiryu Tandoku Jungyo -Senshuraku- "Kyouka Suigetsu" 2014 Nen 9 Gatsu 7 Ka Tokyo Dome City Hall"
• [2015.08.12] Kiryu Hall Tandoku Jungyo ~Senshuraku~ (己龍ホール単独巡業～千秋楽～)
• [2016.01.20] 47 Todofuken Tandoku Jungyo Senshuraku "Ryuchokoga" ~July 31, 2015 Nippon Budokan~ (47都道府県単独巡業千秋楽「龍跳孤臥」 ～二〇一五年七月三十一日 日本武道館～)
• [2016.05.11] Kiryu Tandoku Koen「FAMILY PARTY」Senshuraku -Kiryu Hen- ~Nisenjyuroku Nen Ichi Gatsu Yo Ka Zepp Tokyo~ (己龍単独公演「FAMILY PARTY」千秋楽-己龍編-～二〇一六年一月八日 Zepp Tokyo～)
• [2016.09.14] Tandoku Jungyo "Saika Gaisei" Senshuraku TOKYO DOME CITY HALL (単独巡業「彩霞蓋世」千秋楽～二〇一六年四月二十四日 TOKYO DOME CITY HALL～)
• [2017.01.25] Tandoku Jungyou Senshuuraku "Hyakki Yako" 2016 Nen 8 Gatsu 29 Nichi Nippon Budokan ~Tandoku Kouen 400 Kai Kinen~ (単独巡業千秋楽「百鬼夜行」二〇一六年八月二十九日 ～単独公演四〇〇回記念～)
• [2017.08.23] Kiryu Tandoku Jungyou Senshuuraku "Gekka Suiko" ~2017 Nen 1 Gatsu 15 Nichi NHK Hall~ (己龍単独巡業千秋楽「月嘩睡敲」～二〇一七年一月十五日 NHKホール～)
• [2018.01.10] 47 Todoufuken Tandoku Jungyou Senshuuraku "Kairo Kourai" ~2017.9.2 Toyosu Pit~ (47都道府県単独巡業千秋楽「傀露蒿儡」　～二〇一七年八月十三日　豊洲PIT～)
• [2018.05.16] Kiryu Concert "Onmyo Roka" ~2017.12.27 Oborozukiyo -2017.12.28 Jo no Ka ZEPP TOKYO~ (己龍単独巡業「陰陽朧華」～2017.12.27朧月夜-2017.12.28情ノ華 ZEPP TOKYO～)
• [2018.09.26] Kiryu Oneman Tour "Gaifushouu" 2018.04.28 Nakano Sun Plaza (己龍単独巡業「磑風舂雨」2018年4月28日中野サンプラザ)
• [2019.01.16] Kiryu Higashi Meihan Tandoku Jungyou "Onjin Riku" ~2018.9.7 Shinkiba STUDIO COAST~ (己龍 東名阪単独巡業「遠塵離垢」 ～2018年9月7日新木場STUDIO COAST～)

Compilations / Other

• [2009.10.14] Shock Edge 2009 (#7 "Shinshoku")
• [2013.07.03] hide TRIBUTE SPIRITS III -Visual SPIRITS- (#3 "Pink Spider")

External Links

• Official Website
• Official MySpace
• Official Twitter