Luna Sea
Luna Sea (stylized as LUNA SEA) is a Japanese rock band formed in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1986. Due to the use of make-up and costumes early in their career and their widespread popularity, they are considered one of the most successful and influential bands in the visual kei movement. Throughout the mid-1990s they used significantly less make-up, and after a one-year break in 1998, came back with a more mainstream alternative rock style and toned down their on-stage attire. When they disbanded in 2000, they left a big mark on the Japanese rock scene. In 2003, HMV Japan ranked Luna Sea at number 90 on their list of the 100 most important Japanese pop acts.
Founded in 1986, by bassist J and rhythm guitarist Inoran while in high school, the band was originally called Lunacy. In 1989 they recruited lead guitarist Sugizo, drummer Shinya and vocalist Ryuichi, a lineup that has remained the same. They released a few demo tapes prior to renaming themselves Luna Sea in 1991 and releasing their self-titled debut album. The band achieved their breakthrough success with a sold-out tour in 1991, which helped them get a contract with MCA Victor, and with the release of their second album Image (1992), which reached number nine on the Oricon music chart. Following the critically acclaimed albums Eden (1993), Mother (1994) and Style (1996), the band switched to Universal in 1998 and released their best-selling studio album, Shine. In late 2000, after their seventh studio album Lunacy, Luna Sea disbanded.
In 2007, Luna Sea reunited for a one-off reunion concert at the Tokyo Dome, and again in 2008 for the hide memorial summit. In 2010 the group officially reunited and held a world tour, and three years later they released their first new album in thirteen years, A Will.
Releases
Sleeve | Title | Year | Format |
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Luna Sea - LUV | 2019 | Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition | |
Luna Sea - Shine | 1998 | CD, Album | |
Luna Sea - God Bless You ~ One Night Dèjàvu ~ 2007.12.24 Tokyo Dome | 2008 | DVD, DVD-Video, NTSC, Limited Edition | |
Luna Sea - A Will | 2013 | CD, Album, DVD, Limited Edition | |
Luna Sea - The Final Act Tokyo Dome | 2003 | DVD, DVD-Video | |
Luna Sea - LUV (Venue Limited Edition) | 2017 | CD, Album | |
Luna Sea - 20th Anniversary World Tour Reboot - To The New Moon - | 2011 | Blu-ray | |
No Image | Luna Sea - Mother | 2023 | CD, Album, Blu-ray, Limited Edition |
Luna Sea - Lunacy | 2000 | CD, Album | |
Luna Sea - Style (Slave Limited Edition Premium Box B) | 2023 | Box Set, Limited Edition, CD, Album, Limited Edition, Blu-ray, Limited Edition | |
Luna Sea - Luna Sea | 1991 | CD, Album | |
LUNA SEA - Luna Sea 3D In Los Angeles | 2012 | Blu-ray | |
Luna Sea - Lunatic Tokyo 1995-12-23 Tokyo Dome | 1996 | Laserdisc, 12" | |
Luna Sea - Another Side Of Singles II | 2002 | CD, Compilation | |
Luna Sea - Complete Best | 2008 | CD, Compilation, Remastered | |
Luna Sea - Mother | 1994 | CD, Album, Limited Edition | |
Luna Sea - Love Song | 2000 | CD, Single | |
Luna Sea - Rosier | 1994 | CD, Mini, Single | |
Luna Sea - A Will | 2013 | CD, Album | |
Luna Sea - 25th Anniversary Ultimate Best -The One- | 2014 | CD, Compilation | |
Luna Sea - Mother | 2023 | CD, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo, Blu-ray, Limited Edition, Stereo | |
Luna Sea - Lunacy | 2007 | CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo, DVD, DVD-Video, Stereo | |
Luna Sea - For Japan A Promise To The Brave 2011.10.22 Saitama Super Arena | 2012 | Blu-ray | |
Luna Sea - Eden | 2019 | Vinyl, LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition | |
Luna Sea - In My Dream (With Shiver) | 1993 | CD, Mini, Single | |
LUNA SEA - ◄◄[Rew] | 1997 | VHS | |
Luna Sea - Slave限定Gig2013 両国国技館 | 2014 | DVD, DVD-Video | |
Luna Sea - Lunatic X'Mas 2018 -Introduction To The 30th Anniversary- | 2020 | Blu-ray | |
Luna Sea - Complete Sigle Box | CD, Compilation, Unofficial Release | ||
Luna Sea - Singles | 1997 | CD, Compilation | |
Luna Sea - Lunacy | 2018 | Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition | |
Luna Sea - Shine | 1998 | CD, Mini, Single | |
Luna Sea - Luna Sea | 2007 | CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, DVD, DVD-Video | |
Luna Sea - A Will | 2013 | CD, Album, Blu-ray, Limited Edition | |
Luna Sea - Complete Best | 2008 | CD, Compilation, Remastered | |
Luna Sea - ◄◄[Rew] | 1997 | Laserdisc, 12" | |
Luna Sea - Sin After Sin | 1993 | Laserdisc, 12" | |
Luna Sea - Complete Singles | CD, Compilation, Unofficial Release | ||
Luna Sea - Complete Singles | CD, Compilation, Unofficial Release | ||
LUNA SEA - The End Of The Dream Zepp Tour 2012 「降臨」 | 2013 | DVD, Limited Edition | |
LUNA SEA - The End Of The Dream -Prologue- | 2013 | DVD | |
Luna Sea - Live On A Will | 2015 | DVD, DVD-Video, NTSC, Stereo, CD | |
Luna Sea - Mother | 1994 | CD, Album | |
LUNA SEA - Storm | 1998 | CD, Mini, Single | |
Luna Sea - The Final Act Tokyo Dome 2000-12-26 + 27 | 2001 | VHS, Stereo, Box Set | |
LUNA SEA - ◄◄[Rew] | 2002 | DVD, Reissue | |
Luna Sea - Reload 2021.3.28 Saitama Super Arena | 2022 | Blu-ray | |
Luna Sea - A Will | 2013 | CD, Album, DVD, Limited Edition | |
Luna Sea - Singles | 1998 | Cassette, Compilation | |
Luna Sea - Sin After Sin | 2005 | DVD, Reissue, Limited Edition |
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