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Japan (1991 – present)

Formed in 1991, L’Arc～en～Ciel is one of the most popular bands from Japan. The band consists of vocalist hyde, leader and bassist tetsuya, guitarist ken, and drummer yukihiro, who replaced drummer sakura in 1997. From their beginnings in Osaka, Japan, they previously included guitarist hiro and drummer pero. All four members are established composers which adds variety to their catalog of songs. Their music ranges from ballads, to , to light tunes.

Their debut single Blurry Eyes released in 1994 was used as the opening theme for the animated TV show DNA². In late 1996, L’Arc～en～Ciel gained worldwide attention for the first time after the release of their fourth album, True. This album includes the single the Fourth Avenue Cafe, which was used as an ending theme for the popular animated TV show Rurouni Kenshin. However, drummer sakura was arrested for drug possession and consequently all L’Arc～en～Ciel merchandise was removed from store shelves. The release of their single the Fourth Avenue Cafe was canceled and the song was immediately removed from the TV series.

sakura left the band in 1997, and former die in cries drummer yukihiro replaced him for the REINCARNATION tour that year, subsequently serving as a support member for their first single after the incident, 虹 (Niji). Eventually, yukihiro officially joined the band and released the album HEART in 1998.
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  • PedroAsak

    oh sorry ka_ga_min_ had said that XD

    yesterday afternoon

  • PedroAsak

    but that's only a list with the time, it doesn't say anywhere those are the only cities we can vote...

    yesterday afternoon

  • autumnoffeelsad

    extra cd = Waljinah - Niji cover <- cant wait :3

    yesterday morning

  • ka_ga_min_

    @TarantulaEyes this is not the voting list so far, just the timezones.

    yesterday morning

  • TarantulaEyes

    I'm so happy for South America that some of their cities are on the voting list! I'm also glad New York is there, though I was hoping a location on the west coast mainland would be listed, too. I'm so excited!

    yesterday morning

  • Yamibito

    I cannot fucking wait to see how TLC and Boyz II Men cover their songs

    Sunday evening

  • lacie_

    ELF [Everlasting L'Arc~en~Ciel Fans] XD [7] Also in! x3

    Sunday evening

  • MargeHouse

    Latin america is waiting for L'Arc *_*!!!!!!

    Sunday afternoon
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