[ORICON RANKINGS] Visual Kei Bands

Here's how some visual kei bands are holding out on the charts this week.

CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (December 17, 2018)
#50 Love Letter/ Xaa Xaa
         
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (December 17, 2018)
#17 IM A SINGER/ ToshI
#23 Deing/ DAIGO
#32 SAMURAI SESSIONS vol.3 - Worlds Collide-/ MIYAVI

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (December 10, 2018)
#1   Anomaly/ the Raid.
#7   Garakuta/ JAKIGAN MEISTER
#14 SINFONIA/ Royz

 CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (December 10, 2018)
#3   BEST ALBUM 2015~2018-THANK YOU FOR MYCLONE-/ THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S
#4   ALL BROSE/ Aldious

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S Loses Vocalist

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S has announced that vocalist Nimo has decided to leave the band after they finish their Spring 2019 tour. In an English-language message on his blog, the vocalist apologizes for the announcement and says he made the decision after due consideration. He thanks fans and members for the experiences he had during his time with the band. His Japanese statement elaborates that he feels he'd like to grow and go a different way. The other members have expressed a desire to continue together, though it is unclear whether it will be as THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S. Individual statements appear on the band's OHP.

Nimo statement here
THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S OHP here

[ORICON RANKINGS] Visual Kei Bands

Here's how some visual kei bands are holding out on the charts this week.

CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (July 9, 2018)
#6   WHO'S GONNA SAVE US/ HYDE
#16 DOLL/ Royz
#30 Revive/ D
          
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (July 9, 2018)
NO LISTINGS

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (July 2, 2018)
#5   Natsukaze/ Belle
#7   Nemureru Mori no Zenso Kyoku~REVOIR~/ THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S
#9   Shigoku/ REIGN
#10 Hakuda/ REIGN
#18 BRILLIANT/ RAZOR
#20 Noroiuta/ Xaa Xaa

 CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (July 2, 2018)
#6   NEW CLASSIC/ UNiTE
#8   DRIPPING/ sleepyhead
#19 CALL US/ Nana
 
ORICON STYLE Rankings here

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S New Single Release 6/20

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S has announced that they will release a new single on June 20. The new single will be titled "Nemureru Mori no Zensoukyoku -REVOIR-," and it will be released in two types. Track details are available on the band's OHP.

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S OHP here

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S Announcement Video on YouTube

ViSULOG added a new announcement video for THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S to its official YouTube channel. The new video includes stage footage of the band and announcements for upcoming live shows and tour dates as well as a hint that they will be announcing a new CD release soon.

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S announcement on YouTube here

[ORICON RANKING] Visual Kei Bands

Here's how some visual kei bands are holding out on the charts this week.

CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (December 18, 2017)
#24 Timer/ vistlip
#28 WINTERDELICS.EP/ GLAY
         
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (December 18, 2017)
#9   Kiseki Best Collection/ Wagakki Band

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (December 11, 2017)
#3   RIN/ Gremlins
#8   Yanya Yanya Night ~Odoroyo Tokyo~/ Golden Bomber
#9   ANTHEM/ Royz
#12 Yanya Yanya Night ~Odoroyo Hokkaido~/ Golden Bomber
#14 Yanya Yanya Night ~Odoroyo Osaka~/ Golden Bomber
#16 Yanya Yanya Night ~Odoroyo Fukuoka~/ Golden Bomber
#17 Stargazer/ JAKIGAN MEISTER
#18 Jogen no Tsuki no Orchestra-Stella Note Magic-/ THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S
#19 Yanya Yanya Night ~Odoroyo Kanagawa~/ Golden Bomber

 CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (December 11, 2017)
#1   We Are/ Aldious
#2   VERSUS/ DIAURA
#5   TRIBUTE OF MUCC/ Various
#12 TO THE GALAXY/ defspiral

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

[ORICON RANKING] Visual Kei Bands

Here's how some visual kei bands are holding out on the charts this week.

CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (December 11, 2017)
#30 WINTERDELICS.EP/ GLAY
         
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (December 11, 2017)
#3   Kiseki Best Collection/ Wagakki Band
#11 We Are/ Aldious
#23 ONENESS M/ SUGIZO
#30 VERSUS/ DIAURA

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (December 4, 2017)
#4   R-P-S/ jealkb
#5   Stargazer/ JAKIGAN MEISTER
#6   Jogen no Tsuki no Orchestra-Stella Note Magic-/ THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S
#9   Asagao ga Naiteru/ XAA XAA
#13 DIRTY X DIRTY/ Codomo Dragon
#14 Mikuzu to Narite/ Yusai

 CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (December 4, 2017)
#11 the CORE/ RAZOR

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

[Music Tip] Visual Bands on iTunes

Some Japanese labels are beginning to test the waters and expand their visual bands' albums into the global market. Today I will share a list of artists and albums that can be found on iTunes in the U.S. Many of these are new releases for 2017 that were released in the U.S. market concurrent with or shortly after the Japanese releases. Today's post will not include links to specific albums; however, I do recommend that if you have a favorite visual artist or band, you should check your local iTunes online to see if that band is available in your country. Be sure to check both the band name and the name of the album, single, or song you want. Sometimes iTunes does not have a proper spelling or catalog listing of the CD or artist, even though they are available through the online store. Checking both ensures you don't miss finding what you want.

Found on iTunes in the U.S.
A9/PENDULUM
A9/Re:Born
AllS/Do or Die
Arlequin/puzzle
BUCK-TICK/BABEL
Chanty
CLOWD/Butterfly Effect
dexcore/The Dead Sea
Initial'L/VISION
lynch./BLOOD THIRSTY CREATURE
MERRY/MOLOGY
MUCC/Coupling Best II
MUCC/Shin Homura Uta
MUCC/Koroshi no ShirabeII This is NOT Greatest Hits
MUCC/Shin Tsuuzetsu
NoGoD/Arlequin
NoGoD/proof
Purple Stone
Rides in Revellion
SHIN/GOOD MORNING DREAMER
THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S/Jougen no Tsuki no Orchestra-Stella Note Magic-

Editor's Note: This list is definitely NOT a complete listing of what you can find on iTunes. Know about more bands? Comment to let me know. Can't find the ones listed here? Comment to let me know and I will find the links for you.

THE MICRO HEAD 4NS Join Gan-Shin Records

Gan-Shin Records announced this week that visual band THE MICRO HEAD 4NS is the newest group to join their label. Gan-Shin is a music company that brings J-Music to European audiences. The announcement was made one day before the band released their newest single, "Jougen no Tsuki No Orchestra - Stella Note Magic-," and the company announced that it was pleased to release that single simultaneously with the Japan version. Gan-Shin has also added a short comment and music spot video for TMH4NS to its official YouTube page.

Gan-Shin OHP here
TMH4NS comment on YouTube here

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S MV Spot on YouTube

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S added a new video to their official YouTube channel. The new video features a video spot for the new single titled "Jougen no Tsuki no Orchestra~Stella Note Magic~," due out in stores on November 22.

MV Spot on YouTube here

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S New Single Release 11/22

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S has announced that they will release a new single on November 22. The new single will be titled "Jougen no Tsuki no Orchestra -Stella Note Magic-," but no other details are available yet.

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S OHP here

[ORICON RANKINGS] Visual Kei Bands

Here's how some visual kei bands are holding out on the charts this week.

CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (July 17, 2017)
#23 AGAKU/ SuG
         
CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (July 17, 2017)
#27 Acid BLOOD Cherry/ Acid Black Cherry

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (July 10, 2017)
#3   Noah/Shangri-la/ DIAURA
#7   Dobunezumi Sanka/ LACK-CO.
#10 RAVEN/ Royz
#19 Kachikan no Chigai wa Yuiitsu no Sukui Datta/ Arlequin

 CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (July 10, 2017)
#12 Grimoire/ GRIMOIRE
#14 Hyakoku no Mirai to Tatta Hitotsu no Ima -INFINITE FUTURE-/ THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S Short Interviews Available on YouTube

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S has updated their official YouTube channel with two new short interview videos. One video featuring kazuya and SHUN. and another featuring Nimo, ZERO, and TSUKASA are now available to view online.

kazuya and SHUN. interview on YouTube here
Nimo, ZERO, TSUKASA interview on YouTube here

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S Interview on YouTube

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S has added a new video to their official YouTube channel. The new video features over 14 minutes of all band members participating in a new album release interview moderated by Kazuya.

YouTube interview video here

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S New Album Sample Video

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S has added a new video to their official YouTube channel. The video includes audio samples of the music on their upcoming new album release, as well as live show footage and PV sample shots from previous releases. Track details are available in the video's description area.

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S spot on YouTube here

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S PV Spot on YouTube

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S has added a new video to their official YouTube channel. The new video features a long-version PV for the song titled "Ginga Tetsudou no Yoru~STARDUST EXPRESS."

PV on YouTube here

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S English-Version PV

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S have an English-version PV available from their official YouTube channel. The new version of the PV for the song titled "Deeper Than Black ~Yamiiro no Tsubasa~" features the lyrics in English subtitled across the bottom of the video. This would seem to be one more step toward reaching out to a wider overseas audience, following the creation of a Facebook page with updates and video comments for fans in English.

English-subbed video on YouTube here

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S New Album Release 6/28

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S have announced that they will be releasing a new album on June 28. The new album will be titled "Hyaku Oku no Mirai to Tatta Hitotsu no Ima ~INFINITE ∞ FUTURE~" and it will be released in two types. A video announcement is available on the band's official YouTube channel.

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S OHP here
Video trailer on YouTube here

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S Video on YouTube

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S have added a new video to their official YouTube channel. The video announces live show dates for 2017, teases a new CD release, and shows live stage footage.

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S on YouTube here

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S New Comment on YouTube

ViSULOG has added a new comment video for THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S to its official YouTube channel. The new video features all members and SHUN. talking about the MONSTER'S ROAR event in February.

THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S comment on YouTube here