Visual Kei

Visual Kei Bands have grown to be one of the most unique Japanese culture.

Visual kei is a genre of music that defies definition. At the first glance, you might assume that their music may be ategorized under specific genres of music, such as glam-rock, heavy metal, Goth or Punk. But you cannot rely on an appearance of band to know what kind of music they play. They take inspirations from a wide range of music, including classical, pop, and electronic, evading any attempt at categorization or simplistic definition. Listen to music created by different Visual kei artists to experience them all. You will find yourself blown away and craving for more.

Visual kei artists also seek to express their worldviews visually. The approach they take is as varied and powerful as their style of music. Distinctive make-ups, inspiring costumes, and striking hair arrangements are part of the expression founded on a concept intertwined with their music. The live performances showcase an abundance of mesmerizing and climaxing expressions of passion and emotion.

Looking back on 2008, the Visual kei artists have extended the reach of their expression
globally through tours and performances around the world, and CDJapan was always
the best source of the latest releases from Visual kei artist!

Here are some of CDJapan best sellers from Visual Kei artists.
Look through them to make sure you haven't missed any of them!

Miyavi is an ambitious Visual kei solo musician who embarked on his first world tour "This Iz The Japanese Kabuki Rock Tour 2008." One of the top guitar players in Japan, he delivers rhythmic style of music he calls Kabuki-Rock, which could be described as R&B blended with the funky electronic sound with drops of classical and traditional Japanese music. Kabuki-rock also draws inspirations from the visually spectacular world of the traditional Japanese opera.

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LeechOptical Impression [CD+DVD]

the GazettE

Release Date: 2008/11/12

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1700yen

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Kamikaze[w/ DVD, Limited Edition]

D'espairsRay

CD

Release Date: 2008/08/06

In Stock at Supplier:Usually ships in 2-4 days

2381yen

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D\'espairs Ray Official Site

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Ageha[Regular Edition]

MUCC

CD

Release Date: 2008/08/27

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952yen

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MUCC Official Site

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Cross Game[w/ DVD, Limited Edition]

alice nine.

CD

Release Date: 2008/12/10

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1381yen

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alice nine. Official Site

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Lost in Blue[w/ DVD ("Kaiko Catharsis" PV), Limited Edition]

Nightmare

CD

Release Date: 2008/09/17

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1429yen

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Nightmare Official Site

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JewelyBox

DuelJewel

DVD

Release Date: 2008/06/11

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3000yen

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DuelJewel Official Site

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Kraction

Kra

DVD

Release Date: 2008/10/08

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6190yen

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Kra Official Site

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Salon De Chocolat

Kaya

DVD

Release Date: 2008/08/20

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4286yen

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Kaya Official Site

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Yami no Kuni no Alice / Hamon[w/ DVD, Limited Edition]

D

CD

Release Date: 2008/09/03

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1800yen

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D Official Site

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Zero[Limited Pressing]

Plastic Tree

DVD

Release Date: 2008/11/12

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4533yen

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Plastic Tree Official Site

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