Onmyo-Za (Japanese: 陰陽座, Hepburn: Onmyō-za, literally "gathering of yin and yang") is a Japanese heavy metal band from Osaka, who released their first album in 1999.[2]
They play quite orthodox heavy metal music, mixed with elements from Japanese folk and pop music, and play both fast, hard songs and slow ballads. Since their debut in 1999, they have appeared in traditional clothing characteristic of Japan's Heian period.
Their name refers to Onmyōdō and the gathering of yin and yang (Inyo in Japanese, formerly Onmyō), and the theme of opposites and cosmic dual forces are prevalent in their lyrics. This contrast is also represented by the female and male vocals and two guitarists.[3]
Each of the band member's stage names feature a double entendre with a sense of humor and make references to cats.[3]
Matatabi (瞬火) means "flash fire", but it can also be read as silver vine (loved by cats, similar to catnip).
Kuroneko (黒猫) literally means "black cat", just symbolizing her personality.
Maneki (招鬼) practically means "summoning oni", but see also maneki neko.
Karukan (狩姦) is unclear. Karu (狩) independently means "attacking"/"hunting" and Kan (姦) is "adultery". The kanji 姦 and 奸, (the latter now meaning "wickedness") were the same in old times but have been changed. But it is also a brand of cat food.
Tora (斗羅) It's pronounced like the word "tiger", but its reading is the same as tabby. It also refers to him being a Hanshin Tigers fan.
Their songs mainly deal with Japanese folklore, such as the oni, yōkai, and the dragons. However, some songs have more concrete themes and inspirations. For example, Onmyo-Za have composed twelve songs related to "Ninpocho", or "ninja scrolls". These songs are a tribute to author Futaro Yamada and his ōchō series. The band's hit song, "Koga Ninpocho", was written for the Studio Gonzo TV animated series Basilisk, which was based on Yamada's novel, The Kouga Ninja Scrolls.
There are also some other songs inspired by Osamu Tezuka and Natsuhiko Kyogoku, and the Kumikyoku Yoshitsune trilogy is based on the legend of Japanese ancient tragic heroMinamoto no Yoshitsune. "Soukoku/Doukoku" was written for the Nintendo DS game The Inugami Clan which was based on Seishi Yokomizo's novel The Inugami Clan. "Aoki Dokugan" was written for the pachinko machine "CR Sengoku-ranbu Aoki Dokugan" which is based on the story of Date Masamune, a famous daimyō.
^ abcdefghijklmwww.oricon.co.jp 陰陽座のアルバム売り上げランキング Retrieved June 23, 2014
^週間 CDアルバムランキング 2023年01月30日付 [Weekly CD Album Ranking on January 30, 2023] (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
^ abcdefghijklmwww.oricon.co.jp 陰陽座のシングル売り上げランキング Retrieved June 23, 2014
^ abcdefghijwww.oricon.co.jp 陰陽座のシングル売り上げランキング Retrieved June 23, 2014
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Onmyo Za news newspapers books scholar JSTOR July 2007 Learn how and when to remove this message Onmyo Za Japanese 陰陽座 Hepburn Onmyō za literally gathering of yin and yang is a Japanese heavy metal band from Osaka who released their first album in 1999 2 Onmyo ZaOriginOsaka JapanGenresFolk metal gothic metal symphonic metal power metal heavy metal 1 Years active1999 presentLabelsKing Records JP Gan Shin EU MembersMatatabiKuronekoManekiKarukanPast membersToraWebsiteonmyo za net Contents 1 History 2 Band members 3 Stage names 4 Influences 5 Themes and inspiration 6 Discography 6 1 Albums 6 2 Compilations 6 3 Singles 6 4 Live Performances 7 References 8 External linksHistory editThey play quite orthodox heavy metal music mixed with elements from Japanese folk and pop music and play both fast hard songs and slow ballads Since their debut in 1999 they have appeared in traditional clothing characteristic of Japan s Heian period Their name refers to Onmyōdō and the gathering of yin and yang Inyo in Japanese formerly Onmyō and the theme of opposites and cosmic dual forces are prevalent in their lyrics This contrast is also represented by the female and male vocals and two guitarists 3 Band members editMatatabi bass vocals leader lyrics composer Kuroneko vocals lyrics Maneki guitar backing vocals Karukan guitar Support members Dobashi Makoto drums percussion Abe Masahiro keyboards Former members Atsushi Tora Kawatsuka drums percussion 1999 2009 Stage names editEach of the band member s stage names feature a double entendre with a sense of humor and make references to cats 3 Matatabi 瞬火 means flash fire but it can also be read as silver vine loved by cats similar to catnip Kuroneko 黒猫 literally means black cat just symbolizing her personality Maneki 招鬼 practically means summoning oni but see also maneki neko Karukan 狩姦 is unclear Karu 狩 independently means attacking hunting and Kan 姦 is adultery The kanji 姦 and 奸 the latter now meaning wickedness were the same in old times but have been changed But it is also a brand of cat food Tora 斗羅 It s pronounced like the word tiger but its reading is the same as tabby It also refers to him being a Hanshin Tigers fan Influences editMatatabi was influenced by heavy metal bands such as Judas Priest 4 Annihilator Destruction 5 and Rush 4 Osamu Tezuka and Futaro Yamada had a significant influence on him 4 Matatabi also hailed Ningen Isu as the precedent playing heavy metal and singing in Japanese 6 Kuroneko said she respects Ronnie James Dio as her eternal goal 4 In addition to that her inspirations included Kenji Miyazawa and Zdzislaw Beksinski 4 Karukan cites Jason Becker Maneki and Paul Gilbert as his main influences 4 He practiced songs by Shrapnel Artists back in the day such as Jason Becker Richie Kotzen Greg Howe and so on 7 and covered Megadeth s songs along with Maneki 4 Maneki listed Gary Moore s Blues Alive as his favorite album 4 Themes and inspiration editTheir songs mainly deal with Japanese folklore such as the oni yōkai and the dragons However some songs have more concrete themes and inspirations For example Onmyo Za have composed twelve songs related to Ninpocho or ninja scrolls These songs are a tribute to author Futaro Yamada and his ōchō series The band s hit song Koga Ninpocho was written for the Studio Gonzo TV animated series Basilisk which was based on Yamada s novel The Kouga Ninja Scrolls There are also some other songs inspired by Osamu Tezuka and Natsuhiko Kyogoku and the Kumikyoku Yoshitsune trilogy is based on the legend of Japanese ancient tragic hero Minamoto no Yoshitsune Soukoku Doukoku was written for the Nintendo DS game The Inugami Clan which was based on Seishi Yokomizo s novel The Inugami Clan Aoki Dokugan was written for the pachinko machine CR Sengoku ranbu Aoki Dokugan which is based on the story of Date Masamune a famous daimyō Discography editAlbums edit Title Album type Release date Peak Japanese Chart Position Kikoku Tenshou 鬼哭転生 Wailing Reincarnation Studio album December 5 1999 did not chart Hyakki Ryouran 百鬼繚乱 Welter of Hundred Demons Studio album December 24 2000 did not chart Kojin Rasetsu 煌神羅刹 Coruscating god Raksasa Studio album January 10 2002 49 8 Fuuin Kairan 封印廻濫 Circulating Seal Studio album July 24 2002 63 8 Houyoku Rindou 鳳翼麟瞳 Phoenix Wing Unicorn s Eye Studio album January 22 2003 23 8 Mugen Houyou 夢幻泡影 Illusion of Vapor and Shadow Studio album March 3 2004 27 8 Garyo Tensei 臥龍點睛 Finishing Touch Studio album June 22 2005 20 8 Maou Taiten 魔王戴天 Evil Lord Takes Heaven Studio album July 25 2007 13 8 Chimimouryou 魑魅魍魎 Evil River and Mountain Spirits Studio album September 10 2008 9 8 Kongoukyuubi 金剛九尾 Sturdy Dazzling Ninetails Studio album September 9 2009 13 8 Kishi Bojin 鬼子母神 Mother Of Devils Studio album December 21 2011 13 8 Fuujin Kaikou 風神界逅 Fuujin Against the Realms Studio album September 24 2014 10 8 Raijin Sousei 雷神創世 Genesis of Raijin Studio album September 24 2014 11 8 Karyou Binga 迦陵頻伽 Kalavinka Studio album November 30 2016 7 8 Hadou Myouou 覇道明王 High handed Wisdom King Studio album June 6 2018 11 8 Ryuuou Douji 龍凰童子 Legacy of the Dragon King Studio album January 18 2023 6 9 Compilations edit Title Album type Release date Peak Japanese Chart Position Sekinetsu Enbu 赤熱演舞 Red Hot Dance Live album June 25 2003 68 In you Shugyoku 陰陽珠玉 Jewel of Yin and Yang Best of compilation album February 8 2006 14 Onmyou Live 陰陽雷舞 Onmyou Thunder Live Live album June 7 2006 35 Ryuuou Shugyoku 龍凰珠玉 Jewel of Dragon and Phoenix Best of compilation album December 4 2013 18 Singles edit Title Release date Peak Japanese Chart Position Ouka no Kotowari 桜花ノ理 Logic of Cherry Blossoms August 19 2000 did not chart Tsuki ni Murakumo Hana ni Kaze 月に叢雲花に風 Moon in the Clouds Flower in the Wind December 16 2001 did not chart Youka Ninpocho 妖花忍法帖 Ninja Magic Story of Voluptuous Flower December 25 2002 57 10 Houyoku Tenshou 鳳翼天翔 Soaring Phoenix Wing June 4 2003 66 Mezame 醒 Awakening October 1 2003 30 10 Nemuri 睡 Sleep January 7 2004 40 Kumikyoku Yoshitsune Akki Hogan 組曲 義経 悪忌判官 Yoshitsune Musical Suite The Abhorrer of Evil September 23 2004 30 10 Kumikyoku Yoshitsune Muma Enjou 組曲 義経 夢魔炎上 Blazing Nightmare October 27 2004 32 10 Kumikyoku Yoshitsune Raise Kaikou 組曲 義経 来世邂逅 Reunite in Afterworld November 26 2004 33 10 Kouga Ninpocho 甲賀忍法帖 Ninja Magic Story of the Kouga Basilisk TV animation theme song April 27 2005 31 10 Kokui no Tennyo 黒衣の天女 Black Robed Celestial Maiden June 27 2007 14 10 Kureha 紅葉 Kureha Kureha is a name of legendary female Oni August 6 2008 15 10 Soukoku Doukoku 相剋 慟哭 Rivalry Lament The Inugami Clan Nintendo DS game soft theme songs January 21 2009 13 10 Aoki Dokugan 蒼き独眼 The Blue One eyed A song tributes to Date Masamune August 26 2009 17 10 Konpeki no Soujin 紺碧の双刃 Azure twin blades Announced as a sequel to Aoki Dokugan February 9 2011 23 10 Seiten no Mikazuki 青天の三日月 Crescent moon in the blue sky Announced as a sequel to Konpeki no Soujin March 19 2014 19 10 Ouka Ninpouchou 桜花忍法帖 Ninja Scroll of Cherry Blossoms Theme song for Basilisk The Ōka Ninja Scrolls sequel to the 2005 animation January 10 2018 15 10 Live Performances edit Title Media Type Release date Peak Japanese Chart Position Hyakki Korinden 百鬼降臨伝 The Legend of Descent of Hundred Demons VHSDVD January 10 2002 February 14 2004 did not chart Hakkou Ranbu 白光乱舞 White Shining Boisterous Dance DVD June 25 2003 40 11 Wagashikabane wo Koeteyuke 我屍越行 Go Beyond the Corpse of Mine DVD March 2 2005 28 11 Yuugen Reibu 幽玄霊舞 The Live for Profoundness and Sprits DVD August 22 2005 Fanclub only Shugyoku Enbu 珠玉宴舞 The Jewel of Feast and Dance DVD June 21 2006 40 11 Tenkafubu 天下布舞 Conquer the World with Pageant DVD January 23 2008 44 11 Ryuou Rinbu 龍凰輪舞 Rondo of Dragon and Phoenix DVD April 21 2010 24 11 Shikigami Raibu 式神雷舞 Shikigami Thunder Live DVD July 1 2010 Fanclub only Zekkai Enbu 絶界演舞 Hidden World Live DVD September 5 2012 6 11 Shikigami Oubu 式神謳舞 Shikigami Celebration Live DVD December 13 2013 Fanclub only Fujin Raibu 風神雷舞 Wind God Live DVD Blu ray September 9 2015 15 11 Raijin Raibu 雷神雷舞 Thunder God Live DVD Blu ray September 9 2015 16 11 Zetten Ranbu 絶巓鸞舞 Absolute Dance DVD Blu ray June 14 2017 6 11 Hadou Seibu 覇道征舞 DVD Blu ray March 13 2019 10 11 References edit Onmyou Za discography line up biography interviews photos Spirit of metal com Retrieved 17 November 2020 Onmyo Za Biography Albums Streaming Links AllMusic Retrieved 17 November 2020 a b Official band biography Onmyo za net Retrieved 2013 12 19 a b c d e f g h 土屋京輔 2011 01 01 迸る魂の生まるる理 Fool s Mate 315 FOOL S MATE 146 149 スラドミ Retrieved 18 May 2015 陰陽座が明かす 妖怪をコンセプトに掲げる理由 海外のバンドが竜や魔法や騎士なら こっちは妖怪だ Real Sound リアルサウンド 2017年11月12日閲覧 シュラプネル シュレッド ギター レジェント 紙ジャケット コレクション キングレコード Retrieved 2016 12 31 a b c d e f g h i j k l m www oricon co jp 陰陽座のアルバム売り上げランキング Retrieved June 23 2014 週間 CDアルバムランキング 2023年01月30日付 Weekly CD Album Ranking on January 30 2023 in Japanese Oricon Retrieved January 25 2023 a b c d e f g h i j k l m www oricon co jp 陰陽座のシングル売り上げランキング Retrieved June 23 2014 a b c d e f g h i j www oricon co jp 陰陽座のシングル売り上げランキング Retrieved June 23 2014External links editOfficial website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Onmyo Za amp oldid 1223822335, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
