Biography

Members: 

Isshi (一志) – vocals, flute

Akiya (楓弥) – guitar

Shin (真) – guitar, koto

Nao (女雅) – bass

Izumi (白水) – drum

Kagrra (神樂 or かぐら) was formed in October 1998 under the name CROW by bassist Nao, drummer Izumi, and lead singer Isshi. The band later evolved into its current form with the participation of Akiya and Shin on guitar. In 2000, they changed their name to Kagrra and became a pioneer of the "Neo Japanesque" concept, which blended Japanese folk music and western music. Within this concept, they also managed to take part in the v-kei movement with their unique style.

Kagrra, released their last album, Hyakki Kenran, on February 2, 2011, and bid farewell to their fans with their last concert at Tokyo Shibuya C.C. Lemon Hall on March 3, 2011.

On July 25, 2011, it was announced that vocalist Isshi died in his home on July 18, 2011. He was 32 years old.

Discography

CROW ERA

• Hyakuyae (百夜絵) - [July 13, 1999] (Demo)
• Hold Your Key - 2000 - 桜舞い散るあの丘で / Sakura Maichiru Ano Oka De

KAGRRA/KAGRRA, ERA

• Kotodama (恋綴魂) - [June 21, 2000] (Demo)
• Nue (鵺) - [December 1, 2000] (Album)
• Sakura (桜) - [March 3, 2001] (Album)
• Genwaku no Joukei (幻惑の情景) - [April 27, 2001] (Single)
• Memai (眩暈) - [May 26, 2001] (Single)
• Kami Uta (神謌) - [June 29, 2001] (Single)
• Tsurezure Naru Mama Ni... (徒然なるままに、、、) - [July 27, 2001] (Single)
• Irodori (彩) - [October 3, 2001] (Album)
• Yume Izuru Chi (夢イズル地) - [April 3, 2002] (Single)
• Kirameki (煌) - [May 1, 2002] (Album)
• Iroha Ni Hoheto (いろはにほへと) - [May 5, 2002] (Single)
• Kakashi (案山子) - [May 5, 2002] (Single)
• Sakura Mai Chiru Ano Oka De (桜舞い散るあの丘で) - [October 4, 2002] (Single)
• Kotodama (恋綴魂) - [October 4, 2002] (Single)
• Gozen - [December 11, 2002] (Album)
• Haru Urara (春麗ら) - [May 28, 2003] (Single)
• Yotogi Banashi (夜伽噺) - [July 30, 2003] (Single)
• Ouka Ranman (桜花爛漫) - [September 24, 2003] (Album)
• Urei (愁) - [January 1, 2004] (Single)
• Miyako (京) - [March 3, 2004] (Album) 
• Rin (凛) - [July 21, 2004] (Single)
• Omou (憶) - [October 27, 2004] (Single)
• Sarasouju no Komoriuta (沙羅双樹の子護唄) - [February 2, 2005] (Single)
• Gen'ei no Katachi (幻影の貌) - [February 2, 2005] (Single)
• San (燦) - [July 20, 2005] (Album)
• Chikai no Tsuki (誓ノ月) - [February 1, 2006] (Single)
• Utakata (うたかた) - [November 22, 2006] (Single)
• Shizuku (雫) - [February 14, 2007] (Album)
• Core - [January 9, 2008] (Album)
• Uzu (渦) - [September 10, 2008] (Single)
• Shu (珠) - [April 1, 2009] (Album)
• Shiki (四季) - [October 21, 2009] (Single)
• Tsuki ni Murakumo Hana ni Ame (月に斑雲 紫陽花に雨) - [June 16, 2010] (Single)
• Shiroi Uso (白ゐ嘘) - [August 11, 2010] (Single)
• Hyakki Kenran (百鬼絢爛) - [February 2, 2011] (Album)
• Kagrra Indies Best 2000-2003 - [June 29, 2011] (Album)

COLLAB/ANIME

• Kagrra & Due'le quartz & Ash - TRIBAL ARIVALL WARNING - [August 27, 2001]
• Kinnikuman Nisei Ultime Muscle 2 Ending Single - 2006

SOLO [ISSHI] - shiki project

• Rasyazakura [羅紗桜] - [September 9, 2011] (Album)
• Kureha [紅葉] - [December 7, 2011] (Album)
• Ribetsu ~Miyabi Na Sora no Shita De~ [離別～雅な空の下で～] - [March, 2012]