Kirito

Infobox musical artist
Name = Kirito


landscape = yes
Years_active = 1994 – present
Background = solo_singer
Birth_date = February 24th
Origin = flagicon|Japan Sapporo, Japan
Genre = J-Rock
Associated_acts = Pierrot (1994 - 2006)
Angelo (2006 - present)

Kirito was born in Sapporo, Hokkaidō on February 24. Formerly vocalist of the rock band PIERROT, he is now the vocalist of Angelo and also holds a solo career.

Bands

Kirito was initially involved with PIERROT, then formed Angelo.

PIERROT

Kirito appeared into the world of Japanese rock for the first time in 1994, with ex-PIERROT member, Jun. Pierrot's first line-up was Hidelow as vocalist, Kirito and Jun on guitars, Kohta on bass, and Luka on drums. As Hidelow and Luka left the group, Takeo and Aiji joined the group creating its final line-up as; Kirito on vocals, Jun and Aiji on guitars, Kohta on bass, and Takeo on drums.

In 1998, they debuted to the world of Japanese rock with the release of their single "CLEAR SKY" (クリア・スカイ). From 1998 to 2006, before they disbanded, they created a total of 11 albums and 19 singles.

On April 12, 2006, the group announced their disbandment.

Angelo

The group members are the remnants from Pierrot which included Kirito, KOHTA, and Takeo.On August 14, 2006 they announced the formation of the group. They quickly produced their first single, aptly titled "REBORN", which was released on November 8, 2006. After only a few months, they released their second single "WINTER MOON" on February 28, 2007.

On April 18, 2007, they released their first album, titled "REBIRTH OF NEWBORN BABY".

olo career

Kirito's solo work officially began on July 6, 2005, seven months before the disbandment of PIERROT. On the same day, he released his first debut single entitled "DOOR" with the help of avex.

On July 28, 2007, a Japanese movie called こわい童謡 ("Scary Children's Song") was released with Kirito's new song called 拍動 ("Heartbeat") as the movie's theme song.

Discography

ingles

*DOOR (July 6, 2005)
*TEAR (March 23, 2006)
*DECIDE (July 19, 2006) "Maxi single"
*PERIOD (September 20, 2006) "Maxi single"
*Cherry trees (March 28, 2007)
*拍動 "Heartbeat" (July 25, 2007)

Album

*Hameln (August 3, 2005) "Debut album"
*NEGATIVE (August 22, 2007)

DVD

*KIRITO TOUR 2005 "The Fef of Hameln" LIVE&DOCUMENT (December 7, 2005)
*KIRITO TOUR 2006 "EXISTENCE PROOF" (December 13, 2006)
*KIRITO Symphonic Concert 2006 EXISTENCE PROOF"RE:PARADOX" (March 7, 2007)

V.A.

*LAST DAYS～tribute to Mr.K (April 5, 2006)
*DEATH NOTE TRIBUTE (June 21, 2006)

OTHER

*Marty Friedman's LOUDSPEAKER "(featured on vocals for track 11, "Static Rain (NOIZU no Ame)")"

Written Work

*思考回路 "Circuit of Thoughts" (March 29, 2002)
*偽装音楽業界 "The Camouflaged Music Industry" (October 31, 2003)
*絶望的青春の救世主-メシア- "Messiah to the Despairing Youth" (January 16, 2004)
*The Past of Confusion (December 15, 2005)

Photobooks

*The Other Dawn (September 22, 2005)

Live Concerts

*KIRITO TOUR 2005 "The Fef of Hameln" (August 11th - August 28 2005)
*NEO CYCLOID LIMITED SHOW CASE "EXISTENCE" (April 5th and 6th 2006)
*KIRITO TOUR 2006 "EXISTENCE PROOF" (July 20th - August 14 2006)
*KIRITO Symphonic Concert 2006 EXISTENCE PROOF"RE:PARADOX" (September 30th and October 1 2006)
*KIRITO "BRAND NEW ENTRANCE" 06-07 (December 24, 2006 - January 4, 2007)

External links

* [http://www.angelo-web.com Angelo and Kirito solo project Official Page]
* [http://www.pierrot-site.com Pierrot Official Page] "Now closed"