88Kasyo Junrei
88Kasyo Junrei 八十八ヶ所巡礼 | |
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Also known as | 88Kasyo |
Origin | Tokyo, Japan[1] |
Genres | Progressive, psychedelic, alternative, hard rock, heavy metal |
Years active | October 8, 2006 (October 8, 2006)–present[2] |
Labels | PPR (Psychedelic Progressive Revolution)[3][4] |
Members |
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Website | 88kasyo |
88Kasyo Junrei (Japanese: 八十八ヶ所巡礼, Hepburn: Hachi-jū Hachi Kasho Junrei) is a Japanese rock band formed on October 8, 2006.[2] They consist of vocalist and bassist Margarette Hiroi, guitarist Katzuya Shimizu and drummer Kenzo. The name, which means "pilgrimage to eighty-eight places," is reminiscent of the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Their music combines elements of jam band,[5] heavy metal, alternative, psychedelic and progressive rock styles. All lyrics are written by Hiroi[6][7][8] and often contain references to religion, such as Buddhism or Shinto,[7] and different yōkai.[9] All albums are released through their own label, PPR.[3][8]
The mascot character, who appears on numerous album covers, was created by Japanese animator Takashi Taniguchi [ja] and nicknamed "pilgrim" (オヘンロさん, o-henro-san).[2][10]
They performed outside of Japan for the first time at Eurockéennes Music Festival in France, on July 7, 2019.[11]
Members
Current
- Margarette Hiroi (マーガレット廣井) – vocals, bass and lyrics (2006–present)
- Described on the official site as "the bassist, singer and the gang's mastermind" (Ba.と歌と主犯格)
- A native of Yoshida (now Uwajima, Ehime).[12]
- Started playing the bass in junior high school, describing that time as "practicing until midnight and listening to music all night long."[13]
- Briefly played in Green Milk from the Planet Orange until their disbandment in 2008.[14] Also provided bass for the track "Alice" on the 2017 album Bootleg by Kenshi Yonezu.[15][16]
- Has named Ningen Isu as one of the artistic influences, the two bands have also performed together once in 2014. Other favorite artists include King Crimson and Eastern Youth.[6][12][13]
- The notable bass guitar design used in most of the band's first videos is a custom-made "Alien" model, crafted by Japanese guitar maker Nobuaki Hayashi (Atlansia).[17][18][19]
- Katzuya Shimizu – guitar (2006–present)
- Described on the official site as "the guitarist, staff officer and acting coach" (Gt.と参謀と演技指導)
- Learned classical piano as a child and started playing the guitar at age 15. Cites Steve Vai and Van Halen as the main influences on his playing style.[20]
- Outside of band activities, he is giving guitar lessons and participating in recordings of other projects.[20][21] Has provided guitar for the soundtracks of Nights of Azure and various Atelier video games by Gust.[22][23]
- Kenzo (賢三) – drums (2006–present)
- Described on the official site as "the drummer, gangster and the one who chuckles" (Dr.と極道と含み笑い)
- A native of Ehime prefecture, Shikoku island.[5]
- Started playing the drums in 5th grade. Named X Japan as having been one of the favorite bands to play to during his high school years.[5]
- Since 2019, he has also been playing in a band named Girigiri no Kagiri (限り限りの限り).[24]
Discography
Studio albums
Title | Album details | Track listing | Peak positions | ||||||||
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JPN Oricon [25] | |||||||||||
Hachi tasu Hachi (八+八, "8 plus 8") |
| 16 tracks
Bonus tracks:
| — | ||||||||
Syg88 (SYG88) |
| 8 tracks
| 188 | ||||||||
○△□ |
| 8 tracks
| 76 | ||||||||
0088 |
| 8 tracks
| 89 | ||||||||
Kōgeki-teki Kokumin-teki Ongaku (攻撃的国民的音楽, "Aggressive National Music") |
| 8 tracks
| 64 | ||||||||
Nihon (日本, "Japan") |
| 9 tracks
| 45 | ||||||||
Tōkyō (凍狂, "Tokyo") |
| 9 tracks
Bonus track:
| 30 | ||||||||
Genma Taisai (幻魔大祭, "Grand Festival of Demons") |
| 9 tracks
Bonus track:
| 19 | ||||||||
"—" denotes items that did not chart. |
Live albums
Title | Album details | Peak positions | |||||||||
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JPN Oricon [25] | |||||||||||
1010 (-1010-) |
| — | |||||||||
0567 (0567, can be read as "ko-ro-na") |
| — | |||||||||
"—" denotes items that did not chart. |
Extended plays
Title | Album details | Track listing | Peak positions | ||||||||
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JPN Oricon [25] | |||||||||||
1st E.P (ファーストE.P) |
| 4 tracks
| — | ||||||||
1st mini album (ファースト・ミニ・アルバム) |
| 6 tracks
| — | ||||||||
"—" denotes items that did not chart. |
Singles
Title | Album details | Track listing | Peak positions | ||||||||
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JPN Oricon [25] | |||||||||||
"1st maxi single" (ファースト・マキシ・シングル) |
| 3 tracks
| — | ||||||||
"Armageddon Fest." (幻魔大祭) |
| 1 track
| — | ||||||||
"The Dark Side of the Moon" (鬼畜) |
| 1 track
| — | ||||||||
"Hells Bells" (奈落サブウーファー) |
| 1 track
| — | ||||||||
"—" denotes items that did not chart. |
Videos
Video albums
Title | Album details | Peak positions | |||||||||
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JPN Oricon [25] | |||||||||||
Kōgeki-teki Kokumin-teki Ongakusai (攻撃的国民的音楽祭, "Aggressive National Music Festival") |
| — | |||||||||
"—" denotes items that did not chart. |
Music videos
Song | Director | Releases |
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"Butsumetsu Torishunā" (仏滅トリシュナー) | YouTube
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"Palama Jipang" (PALAMA・JIPANG) | YouTube
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"Reikai Nūbō" (霊界ヌ〜ボ〜♨) | YouTube
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"Kuru Kuru Nenbutsu" (苦苦★念仏) | Takashi Taniguchi[26] | YouTube
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"Kōgeki-teki Kokumin-teki Ongaku" (攻撃的国民的音楽) | Taro Maruyama[27] | YouTube
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"Zetsumyō Sigma" (絶妙Σ) | YouTube
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"Shikō" (紫光) | YouTube
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"Kindonichi" (金土日) | Mani Kato[28] | YouTube
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"Yūrakuchō-sen" (幽楽町線) | Taro Maruyama[27] | YouTube
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"Tōkyō" (凍狂) | Mani Kato[28] | YouTube
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"Nō no Ōkoku" (脳の王国) | Taro Maruyama[27] | YouTube
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"Jove Jove" (JOVE JOVE) | Mani Kato[28] | YouTube
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"M.O.Eight" (M.O.8) | Taro Maruyama[27] | YouTube
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"Kyōkan Dekinai" (狂感できない) | Mani Kato[28] | YouTube
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"Genma Taisai (Album Version)" (幻魔大祭(Album Version)) | YouTube
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"Deishun" (泥春) | YouTube
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"Saramato" (沙羅魔都) | YouTube
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Guest appearances
Track | Release | Release artist |
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11. "Shikō" (紫光, "Purple Light") feat. Margarette (摩阿訶烈音) from 88Kasyo Junrei
| Batten Shāku (バッテンシャーク, "X Shark")
| DJ Rokugatsu |
10. "Pilgrim" (ピルグリム) by 88Kasyo Junrei
| Tribute to The Band Apart (tribute to the band apart)
Peaked at 22 on the Oricon Albums Chart[32] | Various |
9. "Kata Kamuna!" (肩噛むな!, "Don't Bite My Shoulder!") by Ie no Mae de Gorira ga Shinderu (家の前でゴリラが死んでる, "A Dead Gorilla In Front Of Your House")
| Onryо̄ o Agete Kike Tako!! Onryо̄ o Agero Tako! Nani Utatten no ka Zenzen Wakannē n da yo!! Original Compilation Album (音量を上げて聴けタコ!! ~音量を上げろタコ!なに歌ってんのか全然わかんねぇんだよ!! オリジナルコンピレーションアルバム~)
Peaked at 56 on the Oricon Albums Chart[34] | |
"Ao no Sekai" (青の世界, "World of Blue") by 88Kasyo Junrei
| Parade III -Respective Tracks of Buck-Tick- (PARADE III ~RESPECTIVE TRACKS OF BUCK-TICK~)
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Acting performances
- Louder! Can't Hear What You're Singin', Wimp! [ja][36](音量を上げろタコ!なに歌ってんのか全然わかんねぇんだよ!!, "Onryо̄ o Agero Tako! Nani Utatten no ka Zenzen Wakannē n da yo!!")
- Appeared as a fictional band Ie no Mae de Gorira ga Shinderu (家の前でゴリラが死んでる), with singer Mayako Shimizu (清水麻八子) as the vocalist[37][38]
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- ^ "Green Milk from the Planet Orange". Archived from the original on September 14, 2008. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
- ^ Kenshi Yonezu (September 29, 2017). "爱丽丝は主に飲み仲間で構成されております。" ["Alice" is mostly composed with my drinking buddies.]. Twitter (in Japanese). Retrieved April 29, 2020.
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- ^ a b c d Taro Maruyama. "[Music Video Works] GRIND IMAGE" (in Japanese). Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ a b c d Mani Kato. "[Music Video Works] manifilms" (in Japanese). Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ "DJ6月「バッテンシャーク」特設サイト" [DJ Rokugatsu, "Batten Shāku" special site]. Low High Who? (in Japanese). Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ "八十八ヶ所巡礼 ピルグリム 歌詞".
- ^ "the band apart、初トリビュート盤" [The Band Apart, first tribute disk]. Barks (in Japanese). August 17, 2018. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ "Tribute to the band apart | オムニバス".
- ^ a b "「音量を上げろタコ!」コンピ詳細発表" ["Onryо̄ o Agero Tako!" compilation details reveal]. Natalie (in Japanese). September 9, 2018. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ "音量を上げて聴けタコ!~音量を上げろタコ! なに歌ってんのか全然わかんねぇんだよ!! オリジナルコンピレーションアルバム~ | オムニバス".
- ^ "BUCK-TICKトリビュート詳細解禁!" [Buck-Tick tribute details unveiled!]. Natalie (in Japanese). November 22, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
- ^ "Onryô o agero tako! Nani utatten no ka zenzen wakannê n da yo!!". IMDb. 12 October 2018.
- ^ "『音量を上げろタコ!』KenKen、PABLO、富澤タクら10人のキャスト写真公開" ["Onryо̄ o Agero Tako!" Photos of 10 cast members released]. Cinra.net (in Japanese). October 10, 2018. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ "清水麻八子 Mayako Shimizu Official". Mayako Shimizu Official. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
External links
- Official site
- 88Kasyo Junrei discography at Discogs