Debut song of a 90s visual kei band
A visual kei band that revolutionized the Japanese music scene with their innovative musicality and glamorous looks.
Even major artists that everyone knows today—such as GLAY, L’Arc~en~Ciel, and DIR EN GREY—once took their very first steps as newcomers.
While influenced by X JAPAN, each established a uniquely rich musical identity and forged a new era.
Here, we introduce the debut songs that became their starting point, hidden behind the bold makeup and costumes.
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Debut songs by 90s visual kei bands (11–20)
Fantastic IdeaKneuklid Romance
A track from Kneuklid Romance that hits like a vivid flash of light piercing a creaking everyday life.
In the suffocating routine of each day, the impulse to grasp a ray of hope that cuts through the darkness rides on a powerful band sound and shoots straight to the heart.
That unforgettable, catchy guitar riff after just one listen is irresistible, isn’t it? This song is the lead track from their major-label debut, the mini-album “LINK,” released in March 1998, and it was used as the ending theme for All Japan Pro Wrestling broadcasts.
It’s sure to ignite the heart of anyone longing for change and give you the courage to take a new step forward.
swaying gentlyMASCHERA
This is “Yurari,” the major-label debut song by MASCHERA, a band whose name means “mask” in Italian.
They debuted in 1997 under Teichiku Entertainment, a label primarily focused on enka and kayōkyoku.
Above all, the beautiful singing voice is remarkable and can be said to be a defining feature of the band.
Fallen Angel BLUEΛucifer
With guitar riffs that slice through the darkness and a driving beat that grabs the listener by the heart, this is a passionate track.
It portrays the impatience and pure longing of someone who keeps reaching out even while knowing it’s forbidden, capturing the descent into ruin.
The heartrending cry that dwells within its decadent beauty is truly stirring.
This song is Λucifer’s striking debut single, released in September 1999.
As the opening theme for the TV anime ‘KAIKAN Phrase,’ it dramatically colored the world of the series.
Blurry EyesL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
This is L’Arc~en~Ciel, led by vocalist HYDE, who is also active in VAMPS.
They made their major debut in 1994, releasing the song “Nemuri ni Yose te” as a video single, and in the same year they released their first album and this song as their first single.
SunflowerSOPHIA
This is the band SOPHIA, led by vocalist Mitsuru Matsuoka, who is also active as an actor.
For a visual kei band, their songs are pop and their fashion is casual, with lighter makeup.
At that time, visual kei was the trend, and it was normal for any band to wear makeup and operate as a visual kei act.