Influenced by European nobility, 耽美 (Tanbi) stands for “aestheticism”, “pursuit of beauty” or “obsession with beautiful things” in Japanese, something that clearly reflects in the visual performance of the artists in this genre.
While the genre has no specific sound associated with it, there is often a classical and symphonic influence as well as references of France and French being used in the titles, roses and love songs. Artists and band members are often referred to as prince, princess, duke or duchess, but neither the French influence nor the naming scheme is a standard for every artist. The pursuit of beauty is the main focus of this genre, and it can come in many different forms.
Starwave Records will release a new omnibus DVD, titled “Starwave Records Vol.4”, to commemorate the 5th anniversary of Starwave Records on September 9, 2015!
This will be the 4th omnibus release of the label since it was founded, and it will feature music videos from 11 different artists
ミサルカ (Misaruka) will give away 10 pairs of tickets (meaning: 20 tickets in total), completely free of charge to fans who don’t live in Japan so they can attend their oneman live “-The world of 13-” at Shinjuku ReNY on August 27 2015.
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Magistina Saga are about to release their new mini-album, titled “Allium”, on July 8, 2015!
The album will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the official release date is set for the start of July, you can secure your copy early by purchasing it at live shows starting
ミサルカ (Misaruka) are about to release their new live DVD, titled “2014.11.12 TSUTAYA O-WEST ~The Butterfly Effect~”, on May 27, 2015!
The DVD will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the official release date is set for late May, you can secure your copy early at live shows,
Scarlet Valse are about to release their new mini-album, titled “Story”, on May 27, 2015!
The album will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the official release date is set for late May, you can secure your copy early at live shows, starting at March 19.
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Synk;yet will give away 3 pairs of tickets (meaning: 6 tickets in total), completely free of charge to fans who don’t live in Japan so they can attend their oneman live “Expanding Inner Core-THE FINAL-” at TSUTAYA O-WEST in Shibuya (Tokyo) on March 26 2015.
ミサルカ (Misaruka) are about to release their new MV DVD, titled “-Animus II-“, on March 4, 2015!
The DVD will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the official release date is set for early March, you can secure your copy early at live shows, starting at the release party in
Scarlet Valse are about to release their new live DVD, titled “Remind of Secret Eden”, on February 14, 2015!
The DVD will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the official release date is set for the mid-February you can secure your copy early at live shows, starting at
Synk;yet are about to release their new single, titled “愛憎のファムファタール” (Aizou no Femme Fatale), on March 4, 2015!
The single will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the official release date is set for the early March you can secure your copy early at live shows, starting
Rose Noire are about to release their new mini-album, titled “Sanctuary”, on January 21, 2015!
The album will be released through Darkest Labyrinth, and even though the official release date is set for mid-January you can secure your copy early by purchasing it at the oneman live show
ミサルカ (Misaruka) are about to release their new album, titled “The Butterfly Effect ~In the Romeo & Juliet~”, on January 14, 2015!
The album will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the official release date is set for mid January you can secure your copy early starting
Magistina Saga are about to release their new MV best of DVD, titled “MV Best Vol.1”, on October 29, 2014!
The DVD will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the official release date is set for late October you can secure your copy early starting October 3rd at the release