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Janne Da Arc’s Enchanting Selection of Masterpieces ~Melodies of a Charisma~

Janne Da Arc opened up a new frontier in the visual kei rock scene from the 1990s through the 2000s.

With yasu’s charismatic vocals and a bewitching aesthetic, they have continued to captivate countless listeners.

Their hit Gekkouka, the opening theme for the anime Black Jack, broadened their recognition.

Their catalog—where emotional rock sound meets pop-inflected melodies—remains undimmed even today.

Here, we present a selection of the timeless masterpieces Janne Da Arc left behind.

Janne Da Arc’s Enchanting Masterpieces: Melodies of a Charisma (61–70)

Hungry SunJanne Da Arc

This is their 16th single, released in 2003.

Starting with a sorrowful, flamenco-inspired intro, the lively Latin-style track is fused with Janne Da Arc’s brand of hard rock, resulting in a uniquely characteristic song that only they could create.

This Life CumulativeJanne Da Arc

Joan of Arc * LIVE @STINKWEEDS- Tempe, Az. 1997 This Life Cumulative
This Life CumulativeJanne Da Arc

Joan of Arc was formed in 1996 around Mike and Tim Kinsella—brothers from the former Cap’n Jazz—and Sam Zurick.

However, with each subsequent release the lineup kept changing, and the sound became increasingly free, blending elements of acid folk, jazz, and electronic music into a mixed brew.

ICEJanne Da Arc

This is the lead track from the second mini-album.

It’s a song from when they were going full throttle in their Visual Kei days, and it was apparently a live staple.

With its fast beat in the chorus, it’s the kind of track that makes you want to headbang.

FREEDOMJanne Da Arc

This song, which the band tackled with their first self-produced approach since their indie days, leans into a liberating American rock vibe.

The crisp guitar sound and yasu’s soaring high-tone voice weave a melody that can only be described as breathtaking.

It conveys the protagonist’s cry to break free from tedious routines and constraints and to spread their wings as their heart desires.

Released in March 2004, the track became the band’s first to break into the Oricon Weekly Top 5, peaking at No.

4, and it’s also included on the classic album ARCADIA.

When you’re ready to shake off the status quo—or when you’re on a drive with the wind in your face—this song is guaranteed to blow away the pent-up haze.

ROMANC∃Janne Da Arc

[Tried Singing] Janne Da Arc / ROMANCE [career]
ROMANC∃Janne Da Arc

It’s a single released in May 2004 by the visual kei rock band Janne Da Arc, which reached No.

3 on the Oricon weekly chart.

Incidentally, the jacket features a photo of Aya Sugimoto’s eye.