Kirito
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| Kirito | |
|---|---|
| Origin |  Sapporo, Japan |
| Genre(s) | J-Rock |
| Years active | 1994 – present |
| Associated acts | Pierrot (1994 - 2006) Angelo (2006 - present) |
Kirito was born in Sapporo, Hokkaidō on February 24. Formerly vocalist of the rock band PIERROT, he is now the vocalist of Angelo and also holds a solo career.
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[edit] Bands
Kirito was initially involved with PIERROT, then formed Angelo.
[edit] PIERROT
Kirito appeared into the world of Japanese rock for the first time in 1994, with ex-PIERROT member, Jun. Pierrot's first line-up was Hidelow as vocalist, Kirito and Jun on guitars, Kohta on bass, and Luka on drums. As Hidelow and Luka left the group, Takeo and Aiji joined the group creating its final line-up as; Kirito on vocals, Jun and Aiji on guitars, Kohta on bass, and Takeo on drums.
In 1998, they debuted to the world of Japanese rock with the release of their single "CLEAR SKY" (クリア・スカイ). From 1998 to 2006, before they disbanded, they created a total of 11 albums and 19 singles.
On April 12th, 2006, the group announced their disbandment.
[edit] Angelo
The group members are the remnants from Pierrot which included Kirito, KOHTA, and Takeo. On August 14, 2006 they announced the formation of the group. They quickly produced their first single, aptly titled "REBORN", which was released on November 8, 2006. After only a few months, they released their second single "WINTER MOON" on February 28, 2007.
On April 18, 2007, they released their first album, titled "REBIRTH OF NEWBORN BABY".
[edit] Solo career
Kirito's solo work officially began on July 6th, 2005, seven months before the disbandment of PIERROT. On the same day, he released his first debut single entitled "DOOR" with the help of avex.
On July 28th, 2007, a Japanese movie called こわい童謡 (Scary Children's Song) was released with Kirito's new song called 拍動 (Heartbeat) as the movie's theme song.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Singles
- DOOR (July 6th, 2005)
- TEAR (March 23rd, 2006)
- DECIDE (July 19th, 2006) Maxi single
- PERIOD (September 20th, 2006) Maxi single
- Cherry trees (March 28th, 2007)
- 拍動 Heartbeat (July 25th, 2007)
[edit] Album
- Hameln (August 3rd, 2005) Debut album
- NEGATIVE (August 22nd, 2007)
[edit] DVD
- KIRITO TOUR 2005 "The Fef of Hameln" LIVE&DOCUMENT (December 7th, 2005)
- KIRITO TOUR 2006 "EXISTENCE PROOF" (December 13th, 2006)
- KIRITO Symphonic Concert 2006 EXISTENCE PROOF"RE:PARADOX" (March 7th, 2007)
[edit] V.A.
- LAST DAYS～tribute to Mr.K (April 5th, 2006)
- DEATH NOTE TRIBUTE (June 21st, 2006)
[edit] OTHER
- Marty Friedman's LOUDSPEAKER (featured on vocals for track 11, "Static Rain (NOIZU no Ame)")
[edit] Written Work
- 思考回路 Circuit of Thoughts (March 29th, 2002)
- 偽装音楽業界 The Camouflaged Music Industry (October 31st, 2003)
- 絶望的青春の救世主-メシア- Messiah to the Despairing Youth (January 16th, 2004)
- The Past of Confusion (December 15th, 2005)
[edit] Photobooks
- The Other Dawn (September 22nd, 2005)
[edit] Live Concerts
- KIRITO TOUR 2005 "The Fef of Hameln" (August 11th - August 28th 2005)
- NEO CYCLOID LIMITED SHOW CASE "EXISTENCE" (April 5th and 6th 2006)
- KIRITO TOUR 2006 "EXISTENCE PROOF" (July 20th - August 14th 2006)
- KIRITO Symphonic Concert 2006 EXISTENCE PROOF"RE:PARADOX" (September 30th and October 1st 2006)
- KIRITO "BRAND NEW ENTRANCE" 06-07 (December 24th, 2006 - January 4th, 2007)
