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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.

Enchanted Masterpieces of Janne Da Arc ~Melodies of a Charisma~ (11–20)

Rainy ~Melody of Love~Janne Da Arc

Janne Da Arc Rainy Melodies of Love by osamu0419
Rainy ~Melody of Love~Janne Da Arc

Using rain as its motif, the lyrics portray the end of a romance with a dual meaning: tears of sorrow for the farewell and a fruitful rain that nurtures the life to come.

Framed as the beginning of each person’s new journey, it’s sung with a fresh, forward-looking tone.

The song is notable for its a cappella sections and choral parts with fans.

BLACK JACKJanne Da Arc

BLACK JACK / Janne Da Arc(cover)
BLACK JACKJanne Da Arc

It portrays approaching a woman you happen to meet in the city and trying to woo her while keeping a poker face.

The lyrics liken the frustrating push-and-pull of a romance—where she won’t easily fall despite every tactic—to a game of blackjack, and the song delivers it briskly over a jazz-tinged arrangement.

When I turn around…Janne Da Arc

Released in 2006 as their 25th single, it became the theme song for the film “HIRAKATA,” which is based on the members’ alma mater.

It’s a popular song that was turned into a single at fans’ request.

Centered on the season when cherry blossoms dance, it’s a farewell song that has become a standard graduation anthem.

MysteriousJanne Da Arc

This is their sixth single, released in 2000, and it served as the opening theme for the TV Asahi anime “Sci-Fi HARRY.” As the title suggests, the song begins guided by mysterious keyboard tones, and features intricate drum phrases and metal-style guitar, showcasing the band’s appeal in a cool, dynamic way.

R-TYPE “Eye Color”Janne Da Arc

This song was included on CHAOS MODE, the band’s third indie mini-album released in 1999.

Although it was written before their major debut, a promotional video was produced, showing how determined the band was.

It’s a classic ’90s visual kei rock tune.

Love is HereJanne Da Arc

I tried playing Love is Here/Janne Da Arc [Live ver.]
Love is HereJanne Da Arc

A classic by Jeanne d’Arc that climbed back to No.

3 on the Oricon charts.

It’s a song that stays close to a woman in love as she’s hurt and moved to tears.

While feeling the sadness of being by her side yet unable to get through to her, it sings of a steadfast, strong love that keeps reaching out a hand.

It’s a song that will resonate deeply with anyone experiencing unrequited love.

Janne Da Arc’s Enchanting Masterpieces: Melodies of a Charisma (21–30)

StillJanne Da Arc

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StillJanne Da Arc

This is a song about a scene from the day I parted ways with the girl who had always been by my side.

I thought I would forget right away, but I’m surprised at how impossible it is to let go.

The lyrics also capture a feeling close to regret about sulking after a trivial argument and not even trying to stop her as she walked out.