Gan-Shin artists

, stylized as '''L'Arc〜en〜Ciel and abbreviated as Laruku''', is a Japanese rock band formed in Osaka in 1991 by bassist Tetsuya and vocalist Hyde. Following the departure of original members Hiro and Pero, guitarist Ken and drummer Sakura were recruited to replace them in 1992 and 1993, respectively. While they first got their start as a visual kei band, L'Arc-en-Ciel have not had any association with the movement since their major label debut in 1994. Sakura left the band in 1997 and was replaced by Yukihiro in January 1998, completing the current line-up.

, better known as Gackt (stylized in all caps), is a Japanese singer-songwriter, musician, record producer and actor.

Japanese metal band

Japanese visual kei band

Japanese rock musician

Japanese musical group

Japanese visual kei gothic metal band

is a Japanese visual kei rock band, formed in Ibaraki Prefecture in 1997. The classic line up of Tatsuro on vocals, Miya on guitar, Yukke on bass, and Satochi on drums was solidified in 1999 following the departure of original bassist Hiro. After 24 years, Satochi retired from the music industry in October 2021, leaving Mucc a trio. They have released 17 studio albums, with 2020's Aku being their highest-charting. Although predominately a heavy band both lyrically and musically, Mucc is known for switching between music genres and styles frequently. Kerrang! included their fourth studio album

Japanese visual kei metal/rock band

Japanese band

Japanese band

'''D'espairsRay (formerly stylized as DéspairsRay, D'ESPAIRSRAY or +DéspairsRay+''') is a Japanese visual kei heavy metal band active from 1999 to 2011. The lineup of Hizumi on vocals, Karyu on guitar, Zero on bass and Tsukasa on drums remained the same, with the group having released four full-length records, three EPs and thirteen singles. Outside Japan, D'espairsRay have toured Europe and North America and had domestic releases in those territories.

is a Japanese heavy metal band from Osaka, who released their first album in 1999.

Japanese rock duo

Japanese rock band

band

Japanese idol, singer, actor, talent

was a Japanese visual kei rock band. Their sound was lively and upbeat, with a unique mix of punk, piano ballads and pop rock.

Japanese rock-band

Japanese musical group

rock band from Japan

Japanese musical group; alternative rock band

was a Japanese visual kei rock band formed in 2002 with the concept "Occult Romance". They were signed to independent labels Matina, Undercode, and Sword Records. After signing with Nippon Crown, they released three albums and had three top 40 singles before disbanding in 2011.

Japanese musical group; visual kei band

Japanese musical group; rock band

is a Japanese visual kei rock band formed in January 1997.

Japanese band

Japanese visual kei band

Japanese punk band

Japanese visual kei rock band

Japanese visual kei rock band