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Since their debut in 1999, they have appeared in traditional clothing characteristic of Japan’s Heian period.Their name refers to Onmy\u014dd\u014d and the gathering of yin and yang (Inyo in Japanese, formerly Onmy\u014d), and the theme of opposites and cosmic dual forces are prevalent in their lyrics. This contrast is also represented by the female and male vocals and two guitarists.[3]       (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});after-content-x4Band members[edit]Support membersFormer membersAtsushi “Tora” Kawatsuka – drums, percussion (1999\u20132009)Stage names[edit]Each of the band member’s stage names feature a double entendre with a sense of humor and make references to cats.[3]Matatabi (\u77ac\u706b) means “flash fire”, but it can also be read as silver vine (loved by cats, similar to catnip).Kuroneko (\u9ed2\u732b) literally means “black cat”, just symbolizing her personality.Maneki (\u62db\u9b3c) practically means “summoning oni”, but see also maneki neko.Karukan (\u72e9\u59e6) is unclear. Karu (\u72e9) independently means “attacking”\/”hunting” and Kan (\u59e6) is “adultery”. The kanji \u59e6 and \u5978, (the latter now meaning “wickedness”) were the same in old times but have been changed. But it is also a brand of cat food.Tora (\u6597\u7f85) It’s pronounced like the word “tiger”, but its reading is the same as tabby. It also refers to him being a Hanshin Tigers fan.Influences[edit]Musically Matatabi was influenced by heavy metal bands such as Judas Priest,[4]Annihilator and Destruction,[5] and by Rush.[4]Osamu Tezuka and Futaro Yamada had a significant influence on him.[4] Matatabi also hailed Ningen Isu as the precedent playing heavy metal and singing in Japanese.[6] Kuroneko said she respects Ronnie James Dio as her eternal goal.[4] In addition to that, her inspirations included Kenji Miyazawa and Zdzis\u0142aw Beksi\u0144ski.[4] Karukan cites Jason Becker, Maneki and Paul Gilbert as his main influences.[4] He practiced songs by “Shrapnel” Artists back in the day such as Jason Becker, Richie Kotzen, Greg Howe and so on,[7] and covered Megadeth’s songs along with Maneki.[4] Maneki listed Gary Moore’s “Blues Alive” as his favorite album.[4]Themes and inspiration[edit]Their songs mainly deal with Japanese folklore, such as the oni, y\u014dkai, and the dragons. However, some songs have more concrete themes and inspirations. For example, Onmyo-za have composed twelve songs related to “Ninpocho”, or “ninja scrolls”. These songs are a tribute to author Futaro Yamada and his \u014dch\u014d  series. The band’s hit song, “Koga Ninpocho”, was written for the Studio Gonzo TV animated series Basilisk, which was based on Yamada’s novel, The Kouga Ninja Scrolls.There are also some other songs inspired by Osamu Tezuka and Natsuhiko Kyogoku, and the Kumikyoku Yoshitsune trilogy is based on the legend of Japanese ancient tragic hero Minamoto no Yoshitsune. “Soukoku\/Doukoku” was written for the Nintendo DS game The Inugami Clan which was based on Seishi Yokomizo’s novel The Inugami Clan. “Aoki Dokugan” was written for the pachinko machine “CR Sengoku-ranbu Aoki Dokugan” which is based on the story of Date Masamune, a famous daimy\u014d.Discography[edit]Albums[edit]TitleAlbum typeRelease datePeak Japanese Chart PositionKikoku-Tenshou (\u9b3c\u54ed\u8ee2\u751f; Wailing Reincarnation)Studio albumDecember 5, 1999did not chartHyakki-Ryouran (\u767e\u9b3c\u7e5a\u4e71; Welter of Hundred Demons)Studio albumDecember 24, 2000did not chartKojin-Rasetsu (\u714c\u795e\u7f85\u5239; Coruscating god Raksasa)Studio albumJanuary 10, 200249[8]Fuuin-Kairan (\u5c01\u5370\u5efb\u6feb; Circulating Seal)Studio albumJuly 24, 200263[8]Houyoku-Rindou (\u9cf3\u7ffc\u9e9f\u77b3; Phoenix Wing, Unicorn’s Eye)Studio albumJanuary 22, 200323[8]Mugen-Houyou (\u5922\u5e7b\u6ce1\u5f71; Illusion of Vapor and Shadow)Studio albumMarch 3, 200427[8]Garyo-Tensei (\u81e5\u9f8d\u9ede\u775b; Finishing Touch)Studio albumJune 22, 200520[8]Maou-Taiten (\u9b54\u738b\u6234\u5929; Evil Lord Takes Heaven)Studio albumJuly 25, 200713[8]Chimimouryou (\u9b51\u9b45\u9b4d\u9b4e; Evil River and Mountain Spirits)Studio albumSeptember 10, 20089[8]Kongoukyuubi (\u91d1\u525b\u4e5d\u5c3e; Sturdy Dazzling Ninetails)Studio albumSeptember 9, 200913[8]Kishi Bojin (\u9b3c\u5b50\u6bcd\u795e; Mother Of Devils)Studio albumDecember 21, 201113[8]Fuujin Kaikou (\u98a8\u795e\u754c\u9005; Fuujin Against the Realms)Studio albumSeptember 24, 201410[8]Raijin Sousei (\u96f7\u795e\u5275\u4e16; Genesis of Raijin)Studio albumSeptember 24, 201411[8]Karyou Binga (\u8fe6\u9675\u983b\u4f3d; “Kalavinka”)Studio albumNovember 30, 20167[8]Hadou Myouou (\u8987\u9053\u660e\u738b; High-handed Wisdom King)Studio albumJune 06, 201811[8]Ryuuou-Douji (\u9f8d\u51f0\u7ae5\u5b50; Legacy of the Dragon King)Studio albumJanuary 18, 20236[9]Compilations[edit]TitleAlbum typeRelease datePeak Japanese Chart PositionSekinetsu-Enbu (\u8d64\u71b1\u6f14\u821e; Red Hot Dance)Live albumJune 25, 200368In’you-Shugyoku (\u9670\u967d\u73e0\u7389; Jewel of Yin and Yang)“Best of” compilation albumFebruary 8, 200614Onmyou-Live (\u9670\u967d\u96f7\u821e; Onmyou Thunder Live)Live albumJune 7, 200635Ryuuou-Shugyoku (\u9f8d\u51f0\u73e0\u7389; Jewel of Dragon and Phoenix)“Best of” compilation albumDecember 4, 201318Singles[edit]TitleRelease datePeak Japanese Chart PositionOuka no Kotowari (\u685c\u82b1\u30ce\u7406; Logic of Cherry Blossoms)August 19, 2000did not chartTsuki ni Murakumo Hana ni Kaze (\u6708\u306b\u53e2\u96f2\u82b1\u306b\u98a8; Moon in the Clouds, Flower in the Wind)December 16, 2001did not chartYouka Ninpocho (\u5996\u82b1\u5fcd\u6cd5\u5e16; Ninja Magic Story of Voluptuous Flower)December 25, 200257[10]Houyoku-Tenshou (\u9cf3\u7ffc\u5929\u7fd4; Soaring Phoenix Wing)June 4, 200366Mezame (\u9192; Awakening)October 1, 200330[10]Nemuri (\u7761; Sleep)January 7, 200440Kumikyoku “Yoshitsune” – Akki Hogan (\u7d44\u66f2\u300e\u7fa9\u7d4c\u300f\uff5e\u60aa\u5fcc\u5224\u5b98; “Yoshitsune” Musical Suite – The Abhorrer of Evil )September 23, 200430[10]Kumikyoku “Yoshitsune” – Muma Enjou (\u7d44\u66f2\u300e\u7fa9\u7d4c\u300f\uff5e\u5922\u9b54\u708e\u4e0a; Blazing Nightmare )October 27, 200432[10]Kumikyoku “Yoshitsune” – Raise Kaikou (\u7d44\u66f2\u300e\u7fa9\u7d4c\u300f\uff5e\u6765\u4e16\u9082\u9005; Reunite in Afterworld )November 26, 200433[10]Kouga Ninpocho (\u7532\u8cc0\u5fcd\u6cd5\u5e16: Ninja Magic Story of the Kouga)April 27, 200531[10]Kokui no Tennyo\u3000(\u9ed2\u8863\u306e\u5929\u5973; Black-Robed Celestial Maiden )June 27, 200714[10]Kureha\u3000(\u7d05\u8449; Kureha)“Kureha” is a name of legendary female Oni.August 6, 200815[10]Soukoku\/Doukoku (\u76f8\u524b\/\u615f\u54ed; Rivalry\/Lament)January 21, 200913[10]Aoki Dokugan (\u84bc\u304d\u72ec\u773c;  The Blue One-eyed )August 26, 200917[10]Konpeki no Soujin (\u7d3a\u78a7\u306e\u53cc\u5203;  Azure twin blades )Announced as a sequel to Aoki DokuganFebruary 9, 201123[10]Seiten no Mikazuki (\u9752\u5929\u306e\u4e09\u65e5\u6708;  Crescent moon in the blue sky)Announced as a sequel to Konpeki no SoujinMarch 19, 201419[10]Ouka Ninpouchou (\u685c\u82b1\u5fcd\u6cd5\u5e16;  Ninja Scroll of Cherry Blossoms)Theme song for Basilisk: The \u014cka Ninja Scrolls, sequel to the 2005 animationJanuary 10, 201815[10]Live Performances[edit]TitleMedia TypeRelease datePeak Japanese Chart PositionHyakki-Korinden (\u767e\u9b3c\u964d\u81e8\u4f1d; The Legend of Descent of Hundred Demons)VHSDVDJanuary 10, 2002February 14, 2004did not chartHakkou-Ranbu (\u767d\u5149\u4e71\u821e; White Shining Boisterous Dance)DVDJune 25, 200340[11]Wagashikabane wo Koeteyuke (\u6211\u5c4d\u8d8a\u884c; Go Beyond the Corpse of Mine)DVDMarch 2, 200528[11]Yuugen-Reibu (\u5e7d\u7384\u970a\u821e; The Live for Profoundness and Sprits)DVDAugust 22, 2005Fanclub onlyShugyoku-Enbu (\u73e0\u7389\u5bb4\u821e; The Jewel of Feast and Dance)DVDJune 21, 200640[11]Tenkafubu (\u5929\u4e0b\u5e03\u821e; Conquer the World with Pagent)DVDJanuary 23, 200844[11]Ryuou Rinbu (\u9f8d\u51f0\u8f2a\u821e; Rondo of Dragon and Phoenix)DVDApril 21, 201024[11]Shikigami Raibu (\u5f0f\u795e\u96f7\u821e; Shikigami Thunder Live)DVDJuly 1, 2010Fanclub onlyZekkai Enbu (\u7d76\u754c\u6f14\u821e; Hidden World Live)DVDSeptember 5, 20126[11]Shikigami Oubu (\u5f0f\u795e\u8b33\u821e; Shikigami Celebration Live)DVDDecember 13, 2013Fanclub onlyFujin Raibu (\u98a8\u795e\u96f7\u821e; Wind God Live)DVD\/Blu raySeptember 9, 201515[11]Raijin Raibu (\u96f7\u795e\u96f7\u821e; Thunder God Live)DVD\/Blu raySeptember 9, 201516[11]Zetten Ranbu (\u7d76\u5dd3\u9e1e\u821e; Absolute Dance)DVD\/Blu rayJune 14, 20176[11]Hadou Seibu (\u8987\u9053\u5f81\u821e)DVD\/Blu rayMarch 13, 201910[11]References[edit]^ “Onmyou-Za – discography, line-up, biography, interviews, photos”. Spirit-of-metal.com. Retrieved 17 November 2020.^ “Onmyo-Za | Biography, Albums, Streaming Links”. AllMusic. Retrieved 17 November 2020.^ a b “Official band biography”. Onmyo-za.net. Retrieved 2013-12-19.^ a b c d e f g h \u571f\u5c4b\u4eac\u8f14 (2011-01-01). “\u8ff8\u308b\u9b42\u306e\u751f\u307e\u308b\u308b\u7406”. Fool’s Mate. FOOL’S MATE. No.315: 146\u2013149.^ “\u30b9\u30e9\u30c9\u30df\uff01”. 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Retrieved 2016-12-31.^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m www.oricon.co.jp \u9670\u967d\u5ea7\u306e\u30a2\u30eb\u30d0\u30e0\u58f2\u308a\u4e0a\u3052\u30e9\u30f3\u30ad\u30f3\u30b0 Retrieved June 23, 2014^ \u9031\u9593 CD\u30a2\u30eb\u30d0\u30e0\u30e9\u30f3\u30ad\u30f3\u30b0 2023\u5e7401\u670830\u65e5\u4ed8 [Weekly CD Album Ranking on January 30, 2023] (in Japanese). Oricon. 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