Influenced by European nobility, 耽美 (Tanbi) stands for “aestheticism”, “pursuit of beauty” or “obsession with beautiful things” in Japanese, something that clearly reflects in the visual performance of the artists in this genre.
While the genre has no specific sound associated with it, there is often a classical and symphonic influence as well as references of France and French being used in the titles, roses and love songs. Artists and band members are often referred to as prince, princess, duke or duchess, but neither the French influence nor the naming scheme is a standard for every artist. The pursuit of beauty is the main focus of this genre, and it can come in many different forms.
ミサルカ (Misaruka) are about to release their cover single of Malice Mizer, titled “au revoir”, on November 30, 2013!
The single will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the official release date is set for late November you can secure your copy early by purchasing it at
Synk;yet are about to release their new single, titled “Cross of sin”, on September 25, 2013!
The single will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the official release date is set for late September, you can secure a copy early by purchasing it at live shows starting August
ミサルカ (Misaruka) are about to release their new single, titled “-Rasen-“, on September 25, 2013!
The single will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the official release date is set for late September, you can secure your copy early by purchasing it at a live show starting
Magistina Saga are about to release their new mini-album, titled “The two-facedness of a tale”, on August 7, 2013!
The album will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the official release date is set for early August, you can secure a copy early by purchasing it at live
“JUBILEE” is Versailles’ first major album under Warner Music Japan. With this new release comes a variety of new features and sounds, as well as a truly though-provoking performance.
The tracks on this album deviate from the heavier, symphonic metal sound to a gentler, airy, neo-classical
Versailles’ latest release, “Holy Grail”, is their second major release with Warner Music Japan, one heavily anticipated by fans. The album takes a slightly different turn from past works though the tracks still strongly incorporate neoclassicism and complex melodies. It is heavily
Synk;yet are about to release their second mini-album, titled “Sarcred Symphony”, on April 17, 2013!
The album will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the official release date is set for mid-April, you can secure a copy early at the release party in 池袋CYBER (IkebukuroCYBER)
ミサルカ (Misaruka) are about to release their first mini-album, titled “-Juliet-“, on January 30, 2013!
The album will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the official release date is set for late January you can secure a copy early starting at January 16 at live shows.
ミサルカ (Misaruka) are about to release the second press version of their single “Epilogue -Merrow-” on December 19, 2012!
The single will be released through Starwave Records, and… the original version of the single was livehouse & mail order limited, so there is no way to obtain
Rose Noire are about to release their third mini-album, titled “Neo Renaissance -2nd movement-” on December 12, 2012!
The album will be released by Darkest Labyrinth, and even though the official release date is set for mid December you can secure your copy as early as November 10 during
Magistina Saga are about to release their second full album, titled “The tone of temptation”, on November 21, 2012!
The album will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the official release date is set for late November you can secure your copy early starting at September
ミサルカ (Misaruka) are about to release their new livehouse & mail order limited single, titled “-Epilogue Merrow-“, on October 24, 2012!
The single will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the official release date is set for the end of October, you can secure your