Kiryu - Topic

Kiryū is a Japanese visual kei metal band founded in 2007 with the concept of "Japanese terror" and "painful nostalgia". Formed by vocalist Mahiro Kurosaki, guitarists Takemasa Kujō and Mitsuki Sakai, bassist Hiyori Isshiki and drummer Junji Tokai, each member is represented by a color. They have been part of the independent label B.P Records since 2009.
Many of their releases have reached high positions on the Oricon Indies chart, and they have also performed at venues such as Nippon Budokan and Tokyo Dome City Hall. They were ranked thirteenth in JRock News top 15 visual kei bands and artists of 2020 and received an honorable mention in the Most Influential Jrockers of 2017.
Takemasa Kujō stopped featuring in the band's public appearances at the end of 2021 and one year later Mahiro Kurosaki also paused his activities. Consequently, the band entered an indefinite hiatus in the end of 2023.