A funeral has already taken place for his relatives and close friends.
No other information about his passing has been released.

The dinner show, 『鬼婚』 (Kikon) that was scheduled for July 28th and 29th have been rescheduled as a memorial for Isshi.

Isshi was probably best known as the vocalist for Kagrra,. We offer our sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Source: vkdb’s Twitter, shiki∞project OHP

< Important News >
Former Kagrra members, SIN (Shin) and NAOKI (Nao) will now be active under the name PLAYERS.
Please continue your favors toward assistance to SIN and NAOKI in the future.
-PS COMPANY Ltd.

New names, new project, new looks, and new blogs! Follow NAOKI over here and SIN over here.

Source: PS COMPANY

After the “DEMISE” of Kagrra, fans have been anxious as to know what the coming projects of the band members would be and eagerly anticipated all new moves.

It has now been revealed that vocalist Isshi has started his new project called “Shiki-project”, for which a homepage has just been set up. (OHP: http://www.shiki-project.com/ blog: http://ameblo.jp/shiki-isshi/)
Next to participating in number of reading and poetry events, he will be releasing his first solo single already on May 5th, 2011 and samples are also available.

Make sure to check out his new project, while anticipating also news from the other members.

Source: musicjapan+

For all of those who weren’t able to go, for all of those who don’t want to forget these last moments, the DVD is readily available for pre-order. The package will include, next to the main DVD, a 48-page booklet and a documentary of the band’s last rehearsal on a second DVD.

The DVD is made to order and only available for a limited time.
Please find the details and the link to order below.

[DVD]
Kagrra, LAST LIVE
“SHUEN – Sakura Maichiru Ano Oka de…”
2011/03/03 (Thu) at C.C.Lemon Hall

Price: 6,800Yen (tax in)

[Application Period]
2011/03/9 (Wed) 12:00 to 05/6 (Fri) 18:00hr (Japanese Standard Time)
* International shipping available
* Payment through PayPal available

Order the DVD right here!

Source: music japan plus

Isshi: http://ameblo.jp/isshi-kagrra/
Akiya: http://ameblo.jp/akiya-kagrra/
Shin: http://ameblo.jp/sin-kagrra/
Nao: http://ameblo.jp/nao-kagrra/
Izumi: http://ameblo.jp/izumi-kagrra/

Source: VKDB

As Kagrra, have announced their “DEMISE” they have now send out their messages to the members of the GLOBAL PS COMPANY FAN CLUB.
It has been released in English and Japanese along with beautiful pictures of Kagrra,.
We hope these messages will mend the broken heart of Kagrra,’s fan just a little.

Let’s take a look at the interview.

* Isshi:
[Looking Back on 10 Years]
It’s mysterious. I know there have been hard and troublesome times; however, looking back at it now, I can only remember happy things. With all my heart I think that these ten years I spent as Isshi of Kagrra, were great.

[to be continues at the GLOBAL PS COMPANY FAN CLUB]

What do you think about their last look? I don’t know about you but I am sure going to miss these guys together!

Sources: MUSIC JAPAN+, Myspace

It seems the rumors are true. With great sadness, S-T.net can now officially confirm Kagrra,’s sudden decision to disband.

From the OHP:

The Demise

We wish to announce that it has come to it that, as of the Thursday, March 3, 2011 concert at C.C. Lemon Hall in Shibuya, Kagrra, who had been continually active since their June 3, 2000 formation, will cease activities as a band.

For giving us your support over these 10 years, we thank you most sincerely.

The band members, as well, humbly offer their most heartfelt gratitude.

Embracing everybody’s feelings of gratitude, we will release one more album, titled “Hyakki Kenran,” on Wednesday, February 2, 2011. We will hold a countrywide “Angya – Hyakki Yakou ~Hi~” (“Pilgrimage – Mischief Night – Sun”) tour commencing on February 13, 2011, and concluding with the March 3, 2011 “Shuuen -Sakura mai chiru ano oka de~” (“The end ~Upon that hill where the sakura flutter~”) live at Shibuya’s C.C. Lemon Hall.

It’s naught but a short time we have left, but we hope for your continued favor in supporting us to the end.

November 11, 2010
Kagrra,
PS Company, Ltd.
Tomomi Ozaki, Representative Director

I don’t have a lot to say. I’m still trying to process this. Kagrra, was really a one-of-a-kind, irreplaceable act. I wish the members the very best in whatever future endeavors they pursue and thank them for the music and memories they leave behind.

ETA: The tracklist for the final album, courtesy of pinkbloodblog:

『百鬼絢爛』”Hyakki Kenran”
February 2, 2011 ON SALE

First Press Limited Edition (CD+DVD) ¥3,990(tax inc.)
Item Number: YZPS-10003
*The DVD contains the PV for “Chigiri” and a very special collection of off-shots)

Regular Edition (CD only) ¥3,150(tax inc.)
Item Number: YZPS-10004

Track Listing
1.百鬼跳梁 (Hyakki chouryou)
2.契 (Chigiri)
3.隠恋慕 (Kakurenbo)
4.白ゐ嘘 (Shiroi uso)
5.鬼還 (Kikan)
6.月に斑雲　紫陽花に雨 (Tsuki ni murakumo, hana ni ame)
7.鬼咆 (Kihou)
8.魔夏の世の夢 (Manatsu no yo no yume)
9.四季 (Shiki)

It seems there are also plans for a final fan club “lunch party” trip in January in Sendai, the details of which can be found here and in the fan club mailer.

 

ETA 2: The official translations the members’ messages have been posted on the Official Myspace, along with dates for the last tour and information on how to enter the lottery for tickets from overseas.

It’s the time for Kagrra, to cease the activities, which have lasted for 11 years. This is the demise.

During these long years, thanks to the members, fans, staff and all the persons concerned, Kagrra, was able to create a unique culture pursuing the best music. However, we have found a final form in it as a result.

However, we believe that we should not be complacent with our current condition, therefore, we call it a demise.

As to the time I’ve spent with Kagrra, it’s no exaggeration to say that there are so many memories that I can not possibly resolve my feelings, even after I made this conclusion. As Isshi of Kagrra, I want to focus all my energy on to the end with all of you.

I want to say sorry to all the fans, staff and people concerned, who have been supporting us till now. However, I still believe that the music and the words that we have left will be alive forever in the future. We will pursue all the possibilities and begin our own activities in the future, although it’s hard to imagine how the future will be for myself. I will feel very happy if we can have your unchanged love from now on.

The belief that I had in saying “Where Kagrra, is, is where everyone is. Where everyone is, is where I am.” will not change.

Although it’s a farewell, I want to express my gratitude to all of you who have been supporting Kagrra, and Isshi.

Isshi
Kagrra,

 

We have a very important announcement for everyone today.

Kagrra, will stop activities after the live concert at Shibuya C.C. Lemon Hall on March 3rd, 2011.

The five of us have been making music for more than ten years, as Kagrra, it has been ten years.
I’ve met the best band members, we shared a dream and we grew up together.
A lot of things happened; not only good things,
but we have the best memories with our fans who loving our music and the staff we can trust.

Although we have celebrated our 10th anniversary,
in order to aim for a higher place,
we have had several discussions on the course of our future activities,
and reached a tough decision after considering all kinds of opinions.

To those who have been supporting us,
I’m so sorry to make such a sad announcement.

We are a band, which can not exist without Isshi, Shin, Nao, Izumi.
Our music will remain forever because it is unique,
and I will always be proud of Kagrra, as the most important band for me.

Thank you for being with us for ten years.

In the time remaining, the five of us will try our best to present the whole world of Kagrra,
with all our might.
Please support us until the very end.

Akiya
Kagrra,

 

As an unexpected announcement, after the discussion among all band members, Kagrra, will cease activities and come to a “Demise” after the live concert on March 3rd 2011.

The reason differs by each member. but to me, at the moment we have done what we can do and want to do as Kagrra,. It would be by pressure only if we continued these same activities without a pause.

Thanks to the support from a lot of people, we have made it through ten years, which is a long time.
The ten years with Kagrra, have become a life style to me, and I kept growing both as an artist and as a human being.

I’m proud of the band Kagrra, and at the same time I can never thank enough to everyone who has been supporting Kagrra,.

Thanks to every member of Kagrra, the fans, and the staff concerned.

There is still a little time left before the “Demise”, please keep your support up until the last minute with Kagrra, until then, we keep work as hard as we can

Sin
Kagrra,

 

I’m so sorry for the sudden and unexpected announcement.
Based on a lot of discussions, we decided this is not possible to keep the band anymore.

Kagrra, is a band that has been supported by a lot of fans, staff and persons concerned for ten years long.
It’s been 10 years already and I keenly feel that the time goes by so fast.
Lives, tours, KITANSAI, in-store events, fan club trips. Amongst a lot of memories, the most impressive ones are “KITANSAI” and the “fan club trips”.
We had a lot of fun, planning how to make everyone happy, although there were some tough times like when being too busy during recording. We have found the fulfillment and sense of accomplishment in these events.
These were some of the few events where we could communicate with you.
The final two events have been scheduled, but we will try our best to make them more fun than ever, for you to enjoy.

I have spent 1/3 of my life as Nao of Kagrra,.
And although it makes me feel anxious and lonesome to leave Kagrra, But I will not bend down my head!
I will focus on the future and move forward with belief in myself.
The announcement might make you, who loves Kagrra, sad, but please don’t feel down and let’s move forward.
I am proud of everyone and “Auga” who have been supporting us.
There is little time left, but I hope we can say goodbye with a smile.

Thank you for being with us for ten years.

Nao
Kagrra,

 

It’s a very disappointing result.
Celebrating the 10th anniversary, I felt that Kagrra, would have a new start.
I wanted to continue.
No matter for what reason, I wanted to continue this forever.

We started to discuss about this even before the tour “HYAKKI YAKO” starts, but hadn’t reached a conclusion for a long time. It was a tough tour.
However, we have had a lot of good memories from a pleasant tour.
In retrospect, everyone seemed to have enjoyed it.
I really felt that we could still go on.
Unfortunately, I could neither save it nor stop it.

To be honest, there are moments I feel tired.
Why someone who would like to continue have to suffer? I questioned myself, but got no answer.

It has been great ten years.
We have received a lot of passionate support from you so we could continue on.
We got a lot of experience.
We created a lot of memories.
We have gained a lot of happiness. I could never thank you enough.

I believe that Kagrra, is a great band.
Now and ever.
It’s really nice to be a member of this band.
Kagrra, is everything to me.

Thank you very much to all of you.
Thank you very much for your love.
And, thanks to Kagrra,.

I am still Izumi of Kagrra, until next March.
Please keep up your support.
Let’s enjoy it until the very last minute.

Izumi
Kagrra,

Sources: Kagrra, OHP, Kagrra, Official Myspace, jrocknyc, VKDB, pinkbloodblog

As of today, October 20th, the “GLOBAL PS COMPANY FAN CLUB” has been established and opened. The fan club has been established to express the feeling of gratitude from all band members of PS COMPANY and Indie-PSC to all overseas fans, who have supported them ever since.

For more information on becoming a fan club member, please see the details below!

[Service Contents]
The “GLOBAL PS COMPANY FAN CLUB” will provide exclusive information and contents about all band of PS COMPANY and Indie-PSC.

[Included Artists] *As of October 20th, 2010
the GazettE, Kagrra,, Alice Nine, Kra, SuG, SCREW, ViViD, BORN, D=OUT

[Supported Languages] *As of October 20th, 2010
All contents will be provided in English (In the future, further languages will be added.)

[Registration]

http://www.musicjapanplus.jp/fanclub/pscompany

* The “GLOBAL PS COMPANY FAN CLUB” is a collaboration between PS COMPANY Co.,Ltd. and MJP (musicJAPANplus) operator coolJAPAN inc.

How many people have joined fanclubs?

Source: Music Japan Plus

Isshi updated his blog this morning with the following entry:

Everyone, thank you for all of the encouraging messages!!

When I really thought about it, I realized that you guys, not knowing anything, were probably more anxious than I was.

But I’m okay.

I slept more than I have for a long time, and even though my voice still hasn’t really returned and I can’t speak properly yet, I feel like I’m getting better!!

I am so sorry to everyone who came to Nagoya to see us…

But I’ll get all better, and for your sake, my vooice will make its return!!

I think all that happened was that all sorts of things piled up, and I lost the proper balance between my mind and my body.

I’m heading out now to get some tests done.

I guess you all have school or work now, so do your best!!

Well,
I’ll see you later!!

Earlier today, Isshi updated again with the following message. Note that the italicized portion at the bottom was originally written in English on his blog.

I just got home.

First off all, from the results [of the tests], I’m all better!!

I’ll need a little more time, but they told me that if I take my medicine and get some rest, I’ll be all good.

The doctor who always looks after was surprised,

And over and over he said, “This… doesn’t hurt?”, but

it really didn’t hurt at all.

But I guess I have something like a natural tolerance to pain…

At any rate, I’m all better!!

I’ll be able to sing with you all once again!!

Please don’t worry.

Thinking like this has somehow made me extremely sleepy…

Everyone, thank you!!

All of your prayers reached me!

Truly, thank you…

Everyone must be relieved.

It recovers.

Thank you!!

They have also announced that the rescheduled live will take place on October 2nd at Nagano CLUB JUNK BOX.

Details on ticketing for the new live and refunds are available on the band’s OHP.

Source: Isshi’s Blog, OHP, vsoku

The following announcement was posted on the band’s OHP:

An Announcement Regarding the Postponement of Kagrra,’s Performance on September 18th at Nagano J

Today, Kagrra, had planned to perform in Nagano, however, vocalist Isshi has currently lost his voice, and although he was taken to the hospital for an examination, the result was that performing today would be impossible. Therefore, after a discussion between the members and staff, we have decided to postpone the performance.

Details about the rescheudled performance depend on the results from the medical examinations, but will be available in a few days via our OHP.

We will be contacting our FC members.

For those who have purchased tickets, they will be transferrable, so please keep them safe.

If you would like a refund for your ticket:
Those who bought through the FC Auga, please send your inquiry to the FC after September 22nd.
For those who bought through PIA, Lawson, etc., please contact FOB Niigata after Septermber 22nd at 025-229-5000.

We are extremely sorry to everyone for the worry and trouble that we have caused you.

We hope that you will continue to support Kagrra, just as you have been.

PSCompany
Backstage Project
FOB Kikaku

Isshi also took to his blog to post a message to the fans.

In the end…

I haven’t been able to sleep, and now it’s turned out that morning has come.

Without any interuptions, I’ve been reading and reading all of the words of “love” from everyone.

Just like that, silent tears started to fall.

Now, instead of my own voice which won’t come out, the guitar has been echoing.

But even at a time like this,

“I want to put these feelings into a song”.

The way I’m thinking, is really stupid.

With feeling so unsteady at the moment, I can’t do anything except wiggle my finger.

Usually, the climax of the stage feels so reachable, but now it seems so frightening.

I’m really sorry…

I’m really sorry…

Please note that the announcement does not make the problem seem dire and that they are still waiting for the results of the examination. We’ll keep you updated if and when more information is released.

Source: OHP, Isshi’s Blog, Twitter

The track listing of all three singles has been announced now, so let’s have a look:

Along with their new single announcement, they have also updated the section of their site for the 10th Anniversary events with video comments.
Go check them out over here: http://www.pscompany.co.jp/kagrra,/10th/index.html

Source: OHP

Kagrra, are releasing a new single on August 11th entitled 「白ゐ嘘 」(shiroi uso).

It’ll be released in three types, type A has two songs and a DVD of “shiroi uso”. Type B has two songs and a DVD of a different coupling song that has yet to be announced, and Type C has the two songs from the first types and a third song that is not on the other two (and has yet to be announced).

The two with the dvd cost 1890yen and the regular edition costs 1260yen.
We will keep you updated when they announce the actual track listings!

You can get them at CDJapan, here, here, and here

Source: OHP, CDJapan

Vocals: MUSASABY | Vocals: MADAO | Guitar: MON-MARSHY

Okay, you guys know I can’t keep secrets, I’ll tell you!

Its Nao (Kagrra), Keiyuu (KRA) and Tora (Alice Nine)! Now how did this weird and wacky session start? They actually premiered at TRIBAL ARIVALL Vol.99 earlier this month. They have another show on May 30th (TRIBAL ARIVALL Vol. 100) with other PS COMPANY bands, including KRA, Alice Nine, SCREW, ViViD and SuG! You can view their myspace over here.

So glad to have returned to give you guys a bit of randomness each day! If you have a fact or tip for me don’t forget to email me!

Kagrra, have added another date to their 10th Anniversary live tour, this one actually on the day!
The details are as follows:

Kagrra,10th Anniversary～百鬼夜行～ 第二弾「鬼咆」 (Kagrra, 10th Anniversay~hyakkiyakou~daini dan”kihou”)
June 3rd, 2010 at Shibuya O-EAST
[OPEN/START]18:00/19:00　　
The price is ￥5,250(tax-in) + the drink charge
They will go on sale to the public on April 24th.
For inquiries: キョードー東京 03-3498-9999 (平日10:00～18:00)

They had a mobile preorder for it between April 16th and April 18th.

As a special privilege to those who preorder whom are in the fan club, they will receive at the live house, a special DVD. It’ll be “LIVE DVD『2010.03.03「鬼還」(onikae)@Shibuya O-WEST LIVE & DOCUMENT』.

Source: OHP

The Limited Type A will cost 1890 yen and contain 2 songs plus a PV to the title one. The Limited B type will cost the same and include also the title track, but a different second track and additionaly a special booklet. Finally, the Regular Type will cost 1260 yen and include 3 songs (the title track + 2 B-sides from the Limited types).

What’s more, and this is really cool, some shops offer an amazing bonus! If you get the first press type A or B, plus the single which is planned to come out in August, there’s a coupon inside. You can send them in for a chance to win one of 10 backstage passes!! And then if you win, you can use it to go to the backstage at one of the 6 chosen lives, during their 10th anniversary tour:

August 26th @ Mito Lighthouse
August 28th @ Sapporo KRAPS HALL
September 3rd @ Shibuya duo MUSIC EXCHANGE
September 11th @ Nagoya Electric Lady Land
September 12th @ Umeda Shangri-La
September 14th @ Fukuoka DRUM Be-1

Source: Brand-X

Probably the most exciting news for fans, is that the band has two new singles planned! The first will be out on June 16th, and the second in the middle of August. Details are not yet available, but you can be sure we’ll update you when they are!

The band has two special lives and a new tour planned. The first live happened on March 3rd at Shibuya O-WEST.

The next, part two, which is called 「鬼咆」 (Kihou) takes place on June 3rd at Shibuya O-EAST. Tickets are 5250 yen a piece, and regular ticket sales begin on April 24th. Anyone who is part of the fanclub and purchases a ticket through the fanclub will receive a live DVD with footage from the show March 3rd.

The last is a live tour called 「行脚 百鬼夜行～陰～」 (Angya Hyakkiyagyou ~ Kage ~), which kicks off in August. Dates, venues and performance titles are as follows. The performance titles are actually really interesting, the band took a myth or story from the area that they’re performing, and titled the show after that.

・ August 25th @ Mito Lighthouse
  -河童の怪- (Kappa no Kai; The Mystery of the Kappa)

・August 26th @ Sendai darwin
  -鵺の怪- (Nue no Kai; The Mystery of the Chimera)

・August 28th @ Sapporo KRAPS HALL
  -コロポックルの怪- (Korpokkur no Kai; The Mystery of the Korpokkur)

・August 29th @ Tomakomai Ongakukan
  -パウチの怪- (Pawci no Kai; The Mystery of Pawci)

・September 3rd @ Shibuya duo MUSIC EXCHANGE
  -豆腐小僧の怪- (Toufukozou no Kai; The Mystery of the Tofu Youngster)

・September 5th @ HEAVEN’S ROCK Saitama Shintoshin
  -袖引小僧の怪- (Sodehikikozou no Kai; The Mystery of the Cuff Rascal)

・September 11th @ Nagoya Electric Lady Land
  -大入道の怪- (Oonyuudou no Kai; The Mystery of the Giant)

・September 12th @ Umeda Shangri-La
  -茨木童子の怪- (Ibarakidouji no Kai; The Mystery of Ibaraki Demon)

・September 14th @ Fukuoka DRUM Be-1
  -海御前の怪- (Umegozen no Kai; The Mystery of the Female Kappa Spirit)

・September 16th @ KYOTO MUSE
  -羅城門ノ鬼の怪- (Rashoumon no Oni no Kai; The Mystery of the Silk [Wearing] Castle Demon)

・September 18th @ Nagano LIVE HOUSE J
  -八面大王の怪- (Hachimendaiou no Kai; The Mystery of the Eight Faced King)

Tickets to all of the shows cost 4725 yen and go on sale starting July 24th. They also note that preschool-aged children and younger cannot attend…

Another cool thing they have planned is a fanclub trip!
The trip is to Kyoto, and takes place on May 22nd and 23rd (two days, one night). Seems like the band has a lot of cool things planned for those attending:
・ Sight-seeing with the members of Kagrra,
・ A special 10 year anniversary banquet
・ A personal experience in Kyoto! Solo activity with the Kagrra, members (you can choose which member’s “course” you’d like to participate in. The contents are a secret):
      Isshi – 「鬼扇～京の都で扇國乱舞～」 (Oni Ougi ~ Kyou no Miyako de Senkoku Rappu)
      Akiya – 「京コマ作り体験しよーぜ！」 (Kyoukoma Tukuri Taiken Shyouze!)
      Shin – 「お前の力を見せてみろ！」 (Omae no Chikara wo Misetemiro!)
      Nao – 「これ魅力！！七味セラピー」 (Kore Miryoku!! Shichimi Therapy)
      Izumi – 「THE袋～私の匂い、貴方の匂い～」 (THE Fukuro ~ Watashi no Nioi, Anata no Nioi~)
・ A wrap-up lunch party with Kagrra,
・ A one-on-one photo with all six members
・ Special souveniers for those who participate

Further details will be available on the OHP and in the member’s blogs as the occasion rises.

Going back to the collaborations and accessories, vocalist Isshi, has teamed up once again with Kasuh Koubou to make an original, silver ring.

The ring costs 8500 yen and comes packaged in a specially marked box. Also included is a comment card personally written by Isshi, an original silver cross, and silver number. There is the option for anyone who purchases the ring to have their initials carved into it.

The 10 year anniversary page also has a list of each of the member’s regular programs, so tune in if you’re interested! Note that Nao’s column at Minna @ Soccer will not begin until April.

Isshi – All Night Nippon Mobile, 「Kagrra,一志の妖怪鬼談」 (Isshi‘s Ghost Stories)
      http://www.allnightnippon.com/m/

Isshi – Cell Phone Site, 「新耳袋」 (Shinmimibukuro), 「音怪」 (Onkai) Column
      http://livecast.jp/

Nao & Izumi – FM Apple 「渦」 (Uzu), 「道産子牧場」 (Dosanko Bokujou) (Tues @ 11:00pm)

Nao – Cell Phone Site, 「みんな＠サッカー」 (Minna @ Soccer); Column about Soccer
      http://minasaka.net/

Along with all the information, the special page also has a video message from each of the members, so if you’re a fan make sure you check it out!

Strong: OHP, 10th Anniversary Page

My favorite things? Yanni, greens, and secret head quarters.

The pendant costs 8500 yen, and can be purchased either at Marui One in Shinjuku, or through PSCompany.

Source: OHP

They also have a new look to go with the new release. What do you guys think?

四季

Source: HP, CD Japan