Sensual Phrase

: Santa's old friend and one of the founders of the band, Yuki has the strongest sense of leadership and responsibility that naturally makes him the band leader. He is often the one who knocks sense into Sakuya (sometimes almost too literally) whenever Sakuya's primal feelings blind him to Aine’s own hurt and pain, and the exasperation he causes his band mates. Yuki is the eldest son of a famous, traditional Noh theater family, but was forced to choose between the band and his family when he was offered a record contract. He chose the band and was subsequently disowned by his father, but a later episode of the series reveals a friendly relationship between the two. On a side note, Yuki is married and has a child. : Bass guitarist of Λucifer. Much to his dislike, Towa’s androgynous good looks make not only women but also men swoon over him. Born with fair, wavy hair and "cursed" with the inability to tan, Towa’s looks blur the lines between people’s perception of his gender so much that some people ignore his natural gender do not even consider him as a man. Although Towa is irked by this, he only truly cares for the opinion of his childhood friend and current girlfriend, Miya, Λucier’s official makeup artist. Miya, ironically, is considered tomboyish and considers herself a rather plain woman. She and Towa completely complement each other, as in each other’s eyes, Towa is fully man as much as Miya is fully woman. ] The series was reprinted in 2003 in a six-volume hardcover "shinsoban" edition, and then the tankobons were reissued in 2006 with new covers. The series is licensed in North America by Viz Media, which has published all 18 volumes in English. It is also licensed in Spain and Latin America by Editorial Ivréa, in France by Pika Edition, in Germany by Egmont Manga & Anime (which serialized it in "Manga Twister"), and in Italy by Star Comics (which serialized it in "Amici").cite web | url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/manga.php?id=3162 | title=Sensual Phrase (manga) | publisher=Anime News Network | accessdate=2008-09-10]

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Books

Five novels based on the manga were published by Shogakukan:

* "90-nichi no Densetsu", published December 1, 1999 (ISBN 4-09-421241-8)
* "Hong Kong Kyoushikyoku", published July 25, 2000 (ISBN 4-09-421242-6)
* "Ao no Meikyu", published November 26, 2001, (ISBN 4-09-421243-4)
* "Owarinaki Shinwa", published February 2001, (ISBN 4-09-421244-2)
* "Engage Song", published June 3, 2003, (ISBN 4-09-421245-0)

In addition, an artbook called "SA KU YA" (ISBN 4-09-199791-0) and a postcard book based on the manga were published.

Anime

"Sensual Phrase" was adapted as an anime television series by Studio Hibari. It was directed by Hiroko Tokita, with music by Susumu Akitagawa and character designs by Yumi Nakayama.cite web | url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=2029 | title=Kaikan Phrase (TV) | publisher=Anime News Network | accessdate=2008-09-10] There were multiple opening and closing themes, some of them credited to the fictional bands Λucifer and e.MU, for which real-world counterparts were created.cite web | url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=2029&page=2 | title=Kaikan Phrase (TV) | publisher=Anime News Network | accessdate=2008-09-10]

The anime was broadcast on TV Tokyo in 44 episodes from April 20, 1999 to March 25, 2000. It was later released on 11 DVDs by Pony Canyon.

Soundtracks

nihongo|"Kaikan Phrase Original Soundtrack"|快感フレーズ　Original Soundtrack is the anime series soundtrack album. It was released February 16, 2000 by Pony Canyon. Some tracks are performed by Λucifer, the real-world counterpart of the fictional rock band of the series.Tracklist
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title1 = Missile
length1 = 03:55

title2 = Speed Spot
length2 = 05:17

title3 = Honey Dawn
length3 = 05:14

title4 = Melted Chocolate
length4 = 03:58

title5 = Wipe Dope Up!
length5 = 03:33

title6 = Boost Valley
length6 = 05:18

title7 = Love Note (Petichat Ver)
length7 = 03:59

title8 = Missile (Big Satan Ver)
length8 = 04:47

title9 = Melted Chocolate (Voodu Elect Ver C B G B Remix)
length9 = 05:56

title10 = Wipe Dope Up! (Goodbye J Ver)
length10 = 03:32

title11 = Love Note
length11 = 06:01

title12 = Survival (GLAY)
note12 = サバイバル
length12 = 04:23

title13 = Fallen Angel Blue (Λucifer)
note13 = 堕天使BLUE
length13 = 03:07

title14 = The Fever of C (Λucifer)
note14 = Cの微熱
length14 = 04:47

title15 = Tokyo Illusion (Λucifer)
note15 = TOKYO幻想
length15 = 04:42

"Kaikan Phrase Visualism" (or "Kaikan Phrase BGM Image Album: VISUALISM") was releaded on March 15, 2000 by Pony Canyon.Tracklist
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title1 = Ride On
length1 = 01:31

title2 = Rolling
length2 = 01:32

title3 = Objection
length3 = 01:28

title4 = Raising
length4 = 02:29

title5 = Daylights
length5 = 01:44

title6 = Dazzling
length6 = 02:08

title7 = Conrete Jungle
length7 = 03:32

title8 = Outlaw
length8 = 03:26

title9 = Alone
length9 = 03:59

title10 = Monologue of Instruments
length10 = 01:45

title11 = Track 11
length11 = 02:21

title12 = Track 12
length12 = 01:38

title13 = Track 13
length13 = 03:47

title14 = Track 14
length14 = 04:38

title15 = Track 15
length15 = 02:15

title16 = Track 16
length16 = 03:10

title17 = Track 17
length17 = 02:20

title18 = Crime Of Lunatic (NEON)
length18 = 01:49

title19 = WIFE-LIFE (Rorerai)
length19 = 01:09

title20 = SPARK (Rorerai)
length20 = 01:42

title21 = Minto (Rorerai)
length21 = 01:49

title22 = Private Talk (Atsuro)
length221 = 01:11

title23 = Private Talk (Sakuya)
length23 = 01:20

title24 = Private Talk (Santa)
length24 = 01:11

title25 = Private Talk (Towa)
length25 = 01:28

title26 = Private Talk (Yuki)
length26 = 01:20

In addition, a self-title album by Λucifer was released on April 15, 1998 by PolyGram, containing songs from the manga.

Game

Infobox VG| title = Kaikan Phrase: Datenshi Kourin


developer = Produce
publisher = Enix
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released = flagicon|Japan February 24, 2000
genre = Music game
modes = Single-player
ratings = ESRB: E (Everyone)
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input = "Kaikan Phrase: Datenshi Kourin" is a music videogame based on the anime series. It was released for Sony PlayStation only in Japan. The game was developed by Produce and published by Enix in 2000. Gameplay is similar to such games as "Bust a Groove" or "PaRappa the Rapper".

The main characters are the five members of the fictional version of the Japanese rock band Λucifer:
*Sakuya Ookochi — harmonica
*Yuki — guitar
*Santa — drums
*Towa — bass guitar
*Atsuro Kiryuu — guitar

References

External links

* [http://www.mayutan.com/works_e/kaikan.html Kaikan Phrase] on Mayu Shinju's official website
* [http://www.viz.com/products/products.php?series_id=163 Sensual Phrase] on Viz's official website
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* [http://www.allgame.com/cg/agg.dll?p=agg&sql=1:23992 "Kaikan Phrase: Datenshi Kourin"] at allgame.com