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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 tetsu, 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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READY STEADY GO full track
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Driver's High full track
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Blurry Eyes full track
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LOST HEAVEN full track
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HONEY full track
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STAY AWAY full track
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New World full track
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DIVE TO BLUE full track
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flower full track
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SEVENTH HEAVEN full track
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HEAVEN'S DRIVE full track
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NEO UNIVERSE full track
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Killing Me full track
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