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'''Kagrra,''' (神楽) is a five member Japanese [[Visual-Kei|visual-kei]] [[J-Rock|rock]] band. The formed in October of 1998 as ''CROW'' under the indies label [[KEY PARTY]]. A little more than two years later the band signed with another indies label, [[PS COMPANY]], and changed their name to ''Kagrra'' in the process. At the end of 2003 Kagrra debuted as a major act with [[Columbia Music Entertainment]], adding the comma to their name. Kagrra, incorporates "wa" (和; ''Harmony'') into their music and visuals, creating a neo-japanesque image. They often wear [[Wikipedia:Kimono|kimono]] or other traditional Japanese clothing.
  
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'''Kagrra,''' (神樂) is a Japanese [[Visual-Kei|visual-kei]] band.
 
 
==Members==
 
==Members==
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* [[Isshi]] (一志) (Vocals)
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* [[Isshi]] (一志) - Vocals
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* [[Akiya]] (楓弥) (Guitar)
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* [[Akiya]] (楓弥) - Guitar
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* [[Shin (Kagrra,)|Shin]] (真) (Guitar)
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* [[Shin (Kagrra,)|Shin]] (真) - Guitar
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* [[Nao (Kagrra,)|Nao]] (女雅) (Bass)
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* [[Nao (Kagrra,)|Nao]] (女雅) - Bass
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* [[Izumi]] (白水) (Drums)
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* [[Izumi]] (白水) - Drums
  
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==Information==
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==Discography==
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'''Kagrra''' was formed in October 1998 under the name ''CROW'', along with a 'sister-band' named [[Lar~Mia]]. They were both attached to [[Key Party]], and called themselves informally "black feathers" and "white feathers", respectively. However, by the first quarter of 1999, CROW left Key Party and signed with [[PS Company]], changing their name to Kagrra in the process. Once they had their major debut in January 2004, PS Company retitled them to '''Kagrra,''' - adding the comma to their name.
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===Albums===
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* [2002.12.11] [[(Gozen)|[gozen]]]
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* [2004.03.03] [[Miyako (album)|Miyako]] (京; ''The Capital'')
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* [2005.07.20] [[San (Kaggra,)|san]] (燦～san～; ''Brilliant'')
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* [2007.02.14] [[Shizuku (Kagrra, album)|shizuku]] (雫～shizuku～; ''A Drop of Water'')
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* [2008.01.09] [[Core (Kagrra,)|Core]]
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* [2009.04.01] [[Shu]] (珠; ''Jewel'')
  
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==History==
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===Mini-Albums===
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Sometime in 1998, [[Isshi]], [[Izumi]] and [[Nao (Kagrra,)|Nao]] came together to form a band, and put out advertisements to find guitarists. They were joined shortly afterward by [[Akiya]] and [[Shin (Kagrra,)|Shin]], and CROW was born. In June 1999, they released a demotape entitled [[Hyakuyae]]. Not much information is available about their CROW days, unfortunately.
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* [2000.12.01] [[Nue]] (鵺; ''[[Wikipedia:Nue|Japanese Chimera]]'')
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* [2001.03.03] [[Sakura (Kagrra,)|Sakura]] (桜; ''Cherry Blossoms'')
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* [2001.10.03] [[Irodori (Kagrra,)|Irodori]] (彩; ''Color Scheme'')
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* [2002.05.01] [[Kirameki]] (煌; ''Sparkle'')
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* [2003.09.24] [[Ouka Ranman (mini-album)|Ouka Ranman]] (桜花爛漫; ''A Riot of Cherry Blossoms'')
  
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Come June of 2000, they performed under the name of Kagrra for the first time, and in the same month recorded [[Kotodama]]. Their first album, 'Nue', was released December 2000, and after being sold fairly fast, [[Nue]] was a second pressing the following March.
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===Singles===
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* [2002.04.03] [[~Yumeizuru Chi~]] (～夢イズル地～; ''Dreams Commanding the Land'')
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* [2004.10.04] [[Kotodama (single)|Kotodama]] (恋綴魂; ''Love Binding Soul'')
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* [2004.10.04] [[Sakura Mai Chiru Ano Oka de]] (桜舞い散るあの丘で; ''The Fluttering Cherry Blossoms Fall on That Hill'')
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* [2003.05.28] [[Haru Urara]] (春麗ら; ''Lovely Spring'')
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* [2003.07.30] [[Yotogi Banashi]] (夜伽噺; ''A Story of Attending Someone Through the Night'')
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* [2004.01.01] [[Urei]] (愁; ''Unhappy'')
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* [2004.07.21] [[Rin (Kagrra,)|Rin]] (凛; ''Dignified'')
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* [2004.10.27] [[Omou (Kagrra,)|Omou]] (憶; ''Think'')
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* [2005.02.02] [[Gen'ei no Katachi / Sara Souju no Komoriuta]] (幻影の貌 / 沙羅双樹の子護唄; ''Shape of an Illusion / A Sal Tree's Lullaby'')
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* [2006.02.01] [[Chikai no Tsuki]] (誓ノ月; ''Oath of the Moon'')
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* [2006.11.22] [[Utakata (Kagrra,)|Utakata]] (うたかた; ''Bubble on the Surface of Liquid'')
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* [2008.09.10] [[Uzu (Kagrra,)|Uzu]] (渦; ''Swirl'')
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* [2009.10.21] [[Shiki (Kagrra,)|Shiki]] (四季; ''The Four Seasons'')
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* [2010.06.16] [[Tsuki ni Murakumo Hana ni Ame]] (月に斑雲 紫陽花に雨; ''Uneven Clouds Upon the Moon, Raining on the Hydrangeas'')
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* [2010.08.xx] ''Untitled''
  
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Also in that March, Kagrra performed live in Shibuya, released their second album 'Sakura', and their official fanclub, [http://www.pscompany.co.jp/kagrra,/auga/main.html auga], opened. During the summer of 2001 four singles, each tied to the themes of the four seasons, were released - 'fuyu', 'aki', 'natsu' and 'haru'. In September, together with [[Kagerou]] and [[Dué le quartz]], Kagrra toured Hong Kong, and October saw the release of their third album, [[Irodori]].
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* [2001.04.27] [[Genwaku no Joukei]] (幻惑の情景; ''A Scene's Fascination'')
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* [2001.05.26] [[Memai (Kagrra,)|Memai]] (眩暈; ''Vertigo'')
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* [2001.06.29] [[Kami Uta (Kagrra,)|Kami Uta]] (神謌; ''The Song of God'')
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* [2001.07.21] [[Tsurezure Naru Mama ni,,,]] (徒然なるままに、、、; ''I Have Nothing to Do as It is'')
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* [2002.05.05] [[Kakashi (Kagrra,)|Kakashi]] (案山子; ''Scarecrow'')
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* [2002.05.05] [[Iro ha Niho he to]] (いろはにほへと; ''Although its Scent Still Lingers On'')
  
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Kagrra's first live recording, a VHS tape entitled [[Fuunroku]], was released on March 6th, 2002, and no more than a month later came out their first maxi-single: [[Yume Izuru Chi]]. The same year witnessed also the release of two maxi-singles, a mini album, and finally their first full album entitled [[Gozen]].
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===Demo Tapes===
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* [1999.06.13] [[Momoyo-e]] (百夜絵; ''Picture of a Hundred Nights'') <small>('''CROW''')</small>
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2003 abounded with releases as well: two maxi-singles, mini album, their first live DVD. In December Kagrra performed their last indies gig. On January 1st, 2004 released their first major single: [[Urei]]. March 3rd brought their first major album [[Miyako]] as well as a concert limited to a female-only audience on March 3rd Hina Matsuri (Doll Festival). In the following month their last indies live was released on DVD, and a DVD of the Hina Matsuri concert was released in July.
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* [2000.06.21] [[Kotodama (demo tape)|Kotodama]] (恋綴魂)
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On December 20th, Kagrra performed at the Shibuya Kokaido, which was recorded for a DVD release in early 2005. During the second song, however, a malfunction with the pyrotechnics filled the hall with smoke and the band and audience were evacuated for approximately 40 minutes. How this will reflect on the DVD release remains to be seen.
 
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==Discography==
 
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===Albums===
 
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* [2000.12.01] [[Nue]] (鵺)
 
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* [2001.03.03] [[Sakura (Kagrra,)|Sakura]] (桜)
 
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* [2001.10.03] [[Irodori]] (彩)
 
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* [2002.05.01] [[Kirameki]] (煌)
 
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* [2002.12.11] [[Gozen|gozen]]
 
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* [2003.09.24] [[Oukaranman]] (桜花爛漫)
 
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* [2004.03.03] [[Miyako]] (京)
 
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* [2005.07.20] [[San (Kagrra,)|san]] (燦)
 
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* [2007.02.14] [[Shizuku|shizuku]] (雫)
 
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* [2008.01.09] [[Core]]
 
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* [2009.04.01] [[Shu]] (珠)
 
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===Singles===
 
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* [2000.06.21] [[Kotodama (Kagrra,)|Kotodama]] (恋綴魂)
 
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* [2001.04.27] [[Genwaku no Jyoukei]] (幻惑の情景)
 
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* [2001.05.26] [[Memai]] ()
 
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* [2001.06.29] [[Kami Uta]] (神謌)
 
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* [2001.07.21] [[Tsurezure Narumamani,,,]] (徒然なるままに、、、)
 
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* [2002.04.03] [[Yume Izuruchi]] (夢イズル地)
 
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* [2002.05.05] [[Irohanihoheto]] (いろはにほへと)
 
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* [2002.05.05] [[Kakashi]] (案山子)
 
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* [2002.10.04] [[Sakura Maichiru Ano Okade]] (桜舞い散るあの丘で)
 
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* [2002.10.04] [[Kotodama (Kagrra,)|Kotodama]] (恋綴魂)
 
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* [2003.05.28] [[Haruurara]] (春麗ら)
 
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* [2003.07.30] [[Yotogi Banashi]] (夜伽噺)
 
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* [2004.01.01] [[Urei]] (愁)
 
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* [2004.07.21] [[Rin (Kagrra,)|Rin]] (凛)
 
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* [2004.10.27] [[Omou (Kagrra,)|Omou]] (憶)
 
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* [2005.02.02] [[Genei no Katachi / Sarasoju no Komoriuta]] (幻影の貌 / 沙羅双樹の子護唄)
 
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* [2006.02.01] [[Chikai no Tsuki]] (誓ノ月)
 
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* [2006.11.12] [[Utakata (Kagrra,)|Utakata]] (うたかた)
 
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* [2009.09.10] [[Uzu (Kagrra,)|Uzu]] (渦)
 
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* [2009.10.21] [[Shiki (Kagrra,)|Shiki]] (四季)
 
  
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===DVD & VHS===
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* [2002.03.06] [[Kagura Fuunroku]] (神楽風雲録)
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* [2002.03.06] [[Kagura Fuuun Roku]] (神楽風雲録; ''Kagrra's Elements Record'')
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* [2002.06.16] [[Yume Izuruchi]] (夢イズル地)
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* [2003.11.19] [[Hisui (Kagrra,)|Hisui]] (秘祭; ''Secret Festival'')
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* [2003.11.19] [[Hisai]] (秘祭)
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* [2004.04.07] [[~Kaika Sengen~ "Ouka Ranman"]] (～開花宣言～「桜花爛漫」; ''Blooming Proclamation'')
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* [2004.04.07] [[~Kaikasengen~ "Oukaranman"]] (～開花宣言～「桜花爛漫」)
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* [2004.07.21] [[Miyako ~Inishie no Tobira ga Ima,,,~]] (古の扉が今、、、; ''The Ancient Door is Now'')
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* [2004.07.21] [[Miyako ~Inishie no Tobira ga Ima,,,~]] (京 ～古の扉が今、、、～)
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* [2005.08.03] [[Sara ~Natsukashii no Rakuen~ 2005.04.14 (Moku) Shibuya-AX|Sara ~Natsukashii no Rakuen~ 2005.04.14 (Moku) SHIBUYA-AX]] (～懐かしの楽園～ 2005年4月14日(木)SHIBUYA-AX; ''A Dear Paradise (Thursday)'')
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* [2005.08.03] [[Sara ~Natsukashii no Rakuen~ at 2005.04.14 SHIBUYA AX]] (沙羅 ～懐かしの楽園～ 2005年4月14日(木) SHIBUYA-AX)
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* [2005.11.30] [[-Unsanmusyo- 2005.08.22 (Getsu) Tokyo Kousei Nenkin Kaikan|-unsanmusyo- 2005.08.22 (Getsu) Tokyo Kousei Nenkin Kaiken]] (～雲燦霧消～ 2005年8月22日(月)東京厚生年金会館; ''Vanishing Like Mist (Monday)'')
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* [2005.11.03] [[Unsanmusyo 2005.08.22 at Tokyo Kousei Nenkin Kaikan|unsanmusyo 2005.08.22 at Tokyo Kousei Nenkin Kaikan]] (～雲燦霧消～ -unsanmusyo- 2005年8月22日(月) 東京厚生年金会館)
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* [2006.09.27] [[Kiseki~Ni]] (鬼跡～弐; ''Remains of the Dead~Two'')
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* [2006.09.27] [[Kiseki~ni]] (鬼跡～弐)
 
  
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==Books==
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* [2003.05.05] gozen
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* [2003.05.05] [gozen] Shashinshuu (写真集; ''Photobook'')
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* [2006.07.07] Sacra
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* [2006.07.07] "Sacra" Shashinshuu (写真集)
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* [2007.04.25] shizuku Band Score (雫～shizuku～ バンドスコア)
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* [2008.07.19] Core Band Score (バンドスコア)
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==External Links==
 
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* [http://www.pscompany.co.jp/kagrra/ Official Website]
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* [http://www.pscompany.co.jp/kagrra,/ Official Website]
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* [http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/jpop/essentials/kagrra/ Kagrra at CDJapan]
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* [http://www.myspace.com/kagrraofficial Official MySpace]
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* [http://www.kingrecords.co.jp/kagrra/index.html Kagrra, @ KING RECORDS]
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* [http://columbia.jp/artist-info/kagrra/ Kagrra, @ Columbia Music Entertainment]
  
 
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[[Category:Groups]]
 
[[Category:J-Rock]]
 
[[Category:J-Rock]]
 
[[Category:Visual-Kei]]
 
[[Category:Visual-Kei]]

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Kagrra, promoting "Shiki" (2009)

Kagrra, (神楽) is a five member Japanese visual-kei rock band. The formed in October of 1998 as CROW under the indies label KEY PARTY. A little more than two years later the band signed with another indies label, PS COMPANY, and changed their name to Kagrra in the process. At the end of 2003 Kagrra debuted as a major act with Columbia Music Entertainment, adding the comma to their name. Kagrra, incorporates "wa" (和; Harmony) into their music and visuals, creating a neo-japanesque image. They often wear kimono or other traditional Japanese clothing.

Members

  • Isshi (一志) - Vocals
  • Akiya (楓弥) - Guitar
  • Shin (真) - Guitar
  • Nao (女雅) - Bass
  • Izumi (白水) - Drums

Discography

Albums

  • [2002.12.11] [gozen]
  • [2004.03.03] Miyako (京; The Capital)
  • [2005.07.20] san (燦～san～; Brilliant)
  • [2007.02.14] shizuku (雫～shizuku～; A Drop of Water)
  • [2008.01.09] Core
  • [2009.04.01] Shu (珠; Jewel)

Mini-Albums

Singles

  • [2002.04.03] ~Yumeizuru Chi~ (～夢イズル地～; Dreams Commanding the Land)
  • [2004.10.04] Kotodama (恋綴魂; Love Binding Soul)
  • [2004.10.04] Sakura Mai Chiru Ano Oka de (桜舞い散るあの丘で; The Fluttering Cherry Blossoms Fall on That Hill)
  • [2003.05.28] Haru Urara (春麗ら; Lovely Spring)
  • [2003.07.30] Yotogi Banashi (夜伽噺; A Story of Attending Someone Through the Night)
  • [2004.01.01] Urei (愁; Unhappy)
  • [2004.07.21] Rin (凛; Dignified)
  • [2004.10.27] Omou (憶; Think)
  • [2005.02.02] Gen'ei no Katachi / Sara Souju no Komoriuta (幻影の貌 / 沙羅双樹の子護唄; Shape of an Illusion / A Sal Tree's Lullaby)
  • [2006.02.01] Chikai no Tsuki (誓ノ月; Oath of the Moon)
  • [2006.11.22] Utakata (うたかた; Bubble on the Surface of Liquid)
  • [2008.09.10] Uzu (渦; Swirl)
  • [2009.10.21] Shiki (四季; The Four Seasons)
  • [2010.06.16] Tsuki ni Murakumo Hana ni Ame (月に斑雲 紫陽花に雨; Uneven Clouds Upon the Moon, Raining on the Hydrangeas)
  • [2010.08.xx] Untitled

Other Singles

  • [2001.04.27] Genwaku no Joukei (幻惑の情景; A Scene's Fascination)
  • [2001.05.26] Memai (眩暈; Vertigo)
  • [2001.06.29] Kami Uta (神謌; The Song of God)
  • [2001.07.21] Tsurezure Naru Mama ni,,, (徒然なるままに、、、; I Have Nothing to Do as It is)
  • [2002.05.05] Kakashi (案山子; Scarecrow)
  • [2002.05.05] Iro ha Niho he to (いろはにほへと; Although its Scent Still Lingers On)

Demo Tapes

  • [1999.06.13] Momoyo-e (百夜絵; Picture of a Hundred Nights) (CROW)
  • [2000.06.21] Kotodama (恋綴魂)

VHS / DVDs

Books

  • [2003.05.05] [gozen] Shashinshuu (写真集; Photobook)
  • [2006.07.07] "Sacra" Shashinshuu (写真集)
  • [2007.04.25] shizuku Band Score (雫～shizuku～ バンドスコア)
  • [2008.07.19] Core Band Score (バンドスコア)

External Links

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