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generasia:Featured article for 2016 week 51
From generasia
L'Arc~en~Ciel
L'Arc~en~Ciel (ラルク アン シエル, Rainbow in French), also known as Laruku (ラルク) or L'Arc to their fans, is a popular Japanese rock band, formed in 1991. They are one of the most popular and affluent bands in Japan. L'Arc~en~Ciel are known for their pop-rock sound while they occasionally produce heavier or more experimental tracks, ranging from techno to loose ballads with full string orchestration. The group has sold over 15 million albums, 30 million singles, and millions of other units, such as videos, and have been voted #58 in HMV Japan's "Top 100 Japanese Pop Artists" of all time.
Their 42nd single "Don't be Afraid" is released this week on December 21st.
