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 of 90s Visual Kei bands (21–30)
Dear SongEins:Vier
Eins:Vier is notable among visual kei bands of the time for its distinctive UK rock–based sound.
They made their major-label debut in 1995 with Dear Song.
After reuniting in 2017, they embarked on what truly became their final nationwide tour in 2018.
SUPER SOULFANATIC◇CRISIS
They were one of the representative Nagoya-scene bands and, along with MALICE MIZER, La’cryma Christi, and SHAZNA, were known as the “Big Four of Visual Kei.” Their songs were mostly pop and upbeat, and while their fashion was distinctive, it wasn’t overly flashy, which earned them support from a wide range of fans.
Debut songs of 90s visual kei bands (31–40)
RAINGLAY
GLAY is now a nationally beloved rock band.
They debuted in 1994 with the song “RAIN.” YOSHIKI from X JAPAN contributed to the lyrics, composition, and arrangement, and under his production, they made their major-label debut.
Clear SkyPIERROT
Pierrot was a band that set itself apart from other visual kei groups with a musical style that incorporated a guitar synthesizer and electronic percussion.
Their lyrics also showcased a distinctly otherworldly worldview far removed from everyday life, emphasizing the essence of visual kei.
Blue MoonPENICILLIN
PENICILLIN is a band that broke into households nationwide with their 1998 smash hit “Romance.” All the members pursue solo activities, and the fact that each of them is thriving is another remarkable aspect of this band.
This is PENICILLIN’s 1996 major-label debut song.
RAINSIAM SHADE
SIAM SHADE is known for the theme song of the TV anime Rurouni Kenshin, 1/3 no Junjou na Kanjou.
Their major-label debut was the 1995 single RAIN.
They were well known as the junior group to LUNA SEA and seemed to be doted on by them.
As a band, their performance skills are extremely high, and they are regarded as a highly accomplished group.
SHELLYBlüe
Blüe is a visual-kei band known for its deep sound and pop melody sensibility.
This is their major-label debut single from 1998, “SHELLY.” The layering of piano and band sounds is beautiful, and the vocalist’s pop-leaning melodies come through pleasantly.