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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 Selection of Masterpieces ~Melodies of a Charisma~ (41–50)

HuntingJanne Da Arc

Janne Da Arc Pre-Major-Debut LIVE “Hunting”
HuntingJanne Da Arc

This song was included on their second indie mini-album, “Resist,” released in 1998.

It’s a vibrant track packed with showcase moments for every member, and before their major-label debut it had become a staple as the final song at their live shows.

It’s a beloved classic that ranks highly among fans.

Janne Da Arc’s Enchanting Masterpieces: Melodies of a Charisma (51–60)

WingJanne Da Arc

This is a song included on their 23rd single.

It’s their first B-side to be tied in with a TV drama.

With a lively intro leading into an consistently catchy melody, it’s a track that leaves a lasting impression.

The bonus DVD included with the first-press edition features the music video for this song.

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.

Dry?Janne Da Arc

A sensual rock number brimming with seductive allure.

yasu’s sultry vocals intertwine with a comfortable shuffle beat, leading you into a passionate night that makes you lose your inhibitions.

You can vividly imagine, from the lyrics’ worldview, the thrilling romantic mind games as a confident protagonist tempts their partner provocatively.

Released in January 2001 as the seventh single and also included on the album “Z-HARD,” it was used as the theme song for a music program on Nippon TV.

It’s a killer tune that’s sure to lift your spirits on a night when you want to forget the everyday and bask in something exciting!

Kiss MeJanne Da Arc

Because it’s a love on the verge of ending, it flares up all the more—a pop tune where yasu’s sexy vocals express that final burst of passion.

Many listeners will feel their hearts tighten at the lyrical world that holds both the bittersweetness of summer’s end and a purity like a prayer to an angel.

Precisely because you’re in love, the urgency of not wanting it to end like this, and the aching wish to be touched just once more—won’t you find yourself empathizing? Released in April 2004, some may remember it as the ending theme for “Sports Urugusu” at the time.

Later included on the album “ARCADIA,” why not listen to this track and immerse yourself in the long-forgotten heat of love?