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6Apr

Yousei Teikoku returns with dark, thrilling Age of Villains (Review)

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Vocalist Yui has never embodied her role as “Empress” of the evil Fairy Empire as fully as she does in the age of villains. Her “Dictator for Life” persona was the focus of 2015’s SHADOW CORPS[e], and we got a glimpse of further evolution in the fantastical imagery of 2017’s flamma idola, but her combination of authority, seductiveness, and unpredictable intensity throughout this album is both fearsome and magnetic. From whispered horror in the prologue “A Treatise of Villainy” to escalated madness of “Eclipsed” to her dramatic narrative in “Phantom Terror”, Yui’s vocal performance holds your attention like a clawed hand around the throat.

Review:
https://j-generation.com/2020/04/yousei-teikoku-returns-with-dark-thrilling-age-of-villains-review/

15Aug

Press Release: FLOW and Yousei Teikoku complete 2-day Anisong World Matsuri at Otakon

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August 15, 2017

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Anisong World Matsuri completed its 2-day event at Otakon in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, August 12, with performances by two diverse anisong artists – gothic metal band Yousei Teikoku and rock group FLOW. 3000 fans filled the event hall at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center to experience a second day of anisong entertainment.

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19May

Manga.Tokyo: Interview with Yousei Teikoku (2017)

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Empress Yui: When I write lyrics, I turn the lights off and make the room totally dark. I burn a candle and watch its flame sway. I write words that spring from me. When words don’t flow, I go to somewhere in nature. Nature always inspires me visually and by its tactile sensations. It’s either shutting myself inside or go outside to touch many things. They are polar opposites, but both work on me.

Link:
http://manga.tokyo/interview/an-interview-with-empress-yui-from-yousei-teikoku/

10May

Press Release: YOUSEI TEIKOKU reveals track list for new single “flamma idola”

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YOUSEI TEIKOKU Reveals Track List and Powerful Jacket Image for 20th Anniversary Single
Japanese Gothic Rock Band Will Return to the United States for Anisong World Matsuri at Otakon 2017

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May 10, 2017

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Japanese gothic metal band YOUSEI TEIKOKU has revealed the stunning cover image and track list for their upcoming 20th anniversary single flamma idola, due for release May 31, just in time for their return to the United States for Anisong World Matsuri at Otakon® in Washington, D.C. this August.
https://www.otakon.com/concerts/anisong/
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7Aug

JaME: Interview with Yousei Teikoku (2016)

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What is the concept behind the composition of DISORDER?

Takaha: The composition was, of course, based on the anime and our own outlook. In previous albums, we’ve made some very complex metal songs, but this time we went for something simple and catchy. With this kind of melody, we felt there was a chance to appeal to all of our subjects, plus people who are not yet subjects. Incidentally, making a song that’s easy to listen to — or, rather — easy to get into with the aim of making new fans was a big intentional advantage.

Full interview:
http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-122281-interview-with-yousei-teikoku-at-a-kon.html

10May

Press Release: Yousei Teikoku’s Theme For “Big Order” Anime Hits iTunes on May 20

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May 10, 2016 — Japanese gothic metal band Yousei Teikoku will release their 3-song single “Disorder” on USA iTunes on May 20, allowing fans to get the band’s latest tracks right before their live concert appearance at A-Kon 2016 in Dallas, Texas, on June 3.

Yousei Teikoku is already well-known to American anime fans for contributing songs to Future Diary and Tokyo ESP, among others. Their latest collaboration, “Disorder,” is featured as the the theme song to the anime series Big Order (with story by Future Diary‘s Sakae Esuno).

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21Apr

Press Release: Yousei Teikoku Releases New Music Video and Message for A-Kon 2016

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Latest Single is Opening Theme for “Big Order” Anime

April 21, 2016 — Japanese gothic metal band Yousei Teikoku has released their new music video “Disorder”, the opening theme for the anime series Big Order (with story by Future Diary‘s Sakae Esuno) which began broadcast this month in Japan. “Disorder” is Yousei Teikoku’s 18th single, due for release on April 27, just as the band begins a multi-city tour of Japan in April and May.

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4Jan

Press Release: Yousei Teikoku’s Shadow Corps(e) Now Available on iTunes USA

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January 4, 2016 – Japanese gothic heavy metal band Yousei Teikoku’s latest album Shadow Corps[e] has finally been released to overseas fans via iTunes USA. The band released their previous 2 albums Pax Vesania and Gothic Lolita Agitator on iTunes last year to support their appearance at Lantis Anisong World Tour in Las Vegas.

Yousei Teikoku, whose name means “Fairy Empire” in Japanese, has contributed 15 songs for anime series and video game soundtracks including Future Diary, Magical Pokan, Innocent Venus, Kurokami: The Animation, The Qwaser of Stigmata, Mai-HiME, Valiant Knights and Tokyo ESP.

Yousei Teikoku on iTunes
https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/yousei-teikoku/id266647368

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23Nov

Press Release: Yousei Teikoku returns to America for A-Kon 27

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YOUSEI TEIKOKU RETURNS TO AMERICA FOR A-KON 27
Gothic Metal Band Has Performed Themes For Valiant Knights, Future Diary, and Tokyo ESP

November 23, 2015 – Japanese gothic heavy metal band Yousei Teikoku will return to America for a special one-night performance at A-Kon 27 in Dallas, Texas, during the 3-day Japanese anime and culture event June 3-5, 2016. The band has performed themes for Valiant Knights, Future Diary, and Tokyo ESP.

Popular with mainstream metal fans and anime viewers worldwide, Yousei Teikoku’s loyal subjects will also have a rare chance to meet frontwoman/vocalist Empress Yui in person for autographs and a Q&A session. Pre-registration is now open at A-Kon’s website: http://www.a-kon.com

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19Jul

Press Release: YOUSEI TEIKOKU releases new MV and track list for SHADOW CORPS[e]

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YOUSEI TEIKOKU releases new MV and track list for SHADOW CORPS[e]

Heavy metal band’s new album includes song from Revolutionary Girl Utena anime

July 19, 2015 – Japanese hard rock band YOUSEI TEIKOKU has released their new music video for “SHADOW CORPS” along with the full track list for the new album, due for release on August 5. The band promises that this new album will be the first step in a new direction for YOUSEI TEIKOKU.

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27Jan

Press Release: Lantis Anisong World Tour Completes Successful Las Vegas Performances

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LANTIS ANISONG WORLD TOUR COMPLETES SUCCESSFUL LAS VEGAS PERFORMANCES
American Fans Join With Anisong Artists to Start World Tour

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January 27, 2015 – Over 1300 J-Pop and anime fans hit Sin City to celebrate anime songs with a massive lineup of legendary performers on the opening weekend of the 2015 ANISONG World Tour – Lantis Festival at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

The January 16-17 event was the beginning of the world tour celebration marking the Lantis label’s 15th anniversary, showcasing Lantis label artists JAM Project (Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Monsters GX), YOUSEI TEIKOKU (Future Diary), Sayaka Sasaki (Cardfight!! Vanguard), Faylan (Tokyo ESP), ChouCho (Girls und Panzer), Yoko Ishida (Sailor Moon R), and bamboo (milktub) (Baka and Test).

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5Jan

Press Release: New iTunes Releases from JAM Project and YOUSEI TEIKOKU

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NEW ITUNES RELEASES FROM JAM PROJECT AND YOUSEI TEIKOKU
Anisong stars prep American fans for Las Vegas concert

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January 5, 2015 – In preparation for this month’s live concert in Las Vegas, Japanese animation song (“anisong”) stars JAM Project have released two albums on USA iTunes that were previously unavailable overseas.

Best Collection X – X Cures Earth features “Wings of the Legend” (from Playstation 3’s Super Robot Wars 2 Original Generation), “Yume Sketch” (from anime series Bakuman), and “Isshoku Sokuhatsu ~Trigger of Crisis~” (from the GARO ~Yami wo Terasu Mono tokusatsu series).

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18Dec

Press Release: Lantis Festival at Las Vegas adds Special Appearance by Hatsune Miku

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LANTIS FESTIVAL AT LAS VEGAS ADDS SPECIAL APPEARANCE BY HATSUNE MIKU
Virtual Singer to Join Anime Song Artists for Live Performance

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December 18, 2014 – The 2015 ANISONG World Tour – Lantis Festival has announced virtual singing superstar Hatsune Miku as a special guest to the Las Vegas artist line-up. The festival launches January 16th (Friday) and 17th (Saturday), 2015, at The Joint – Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.

Lantis Festival at Las Vegas has expanded to a large-scale event with a massive lineup of legendary anime song performers, including JAM Project (Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Monsters GX), YOUSEI TEIKOKU (Future Diary), Sayaka Sasaki (Cardfight!! Vanguard), Faylan (Tokyo ESP), ChouCho (Girls und Panzer), Yoko Ishida (Sailor Moon R), and bamboo (milktub) (Baka and Test).

The addition of Hatsune Miku to both days of the Las Vegas concerts is surprise treat for American fans of the virtual superstar who recently headlined back-to-back MIKU EXPO events in Los Angeles and New York and performed live on The Late Show with David Letterman.

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12Dec

Press Release: Lantis Festival Launches YouTube Channel

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LANTIS FESTIVAL LAUNCHES YOUTUBE CHANNEL
Exclusive Full-Length Music Videos Released For Las Vegas Event

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December 12, 2014 – Lantis Records has created a special YouTube channel showcasing the superstar lineup of anime song artists appearing at next month’s Lantis Festival at Las Vegas.

Anisong fans can subscribe here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjR6YoI3EYrJXoQlEHt4HfQ

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10Dec

Press Release: Lantis Festival at Las Vegas announces JAM Project solo performances

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LANTIS FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES JAM PROJECT SOLO PERFORMANCES
Once-in-a-Lifetime Concert for Anisong Fans Continues to Expand

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December 10, 2014 – Lantis Festival at Las Vegas has announced additional solo performances from Japanese anisong super group JAM Project. Members of JAM Project have made contributions to popular anime series such as Dragon Ball Z, Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s, One Piece, Macross 7, and Space Battleship Yamato 2199.

The 2-day Festival at The Joint – Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas is the beginning of the world tour celebration marking the Lantis label’s 15th anniversary, featuring seven powerful music artists, many of them making their American performance debut.

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18Nov

Press Release: Lantis Festival in Las Vegas – Venue and Artist Announcement

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THE CIRCLE OF ANISONG TAKES OVER LAS VEGAS
Tickets on sale November 21, 2014

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November 18, 2014 – Lantis Records, the world’s largest label for anime song artists, presents “ANISONG WORLD TOUR ~ LANTIS FESTIVAL” on January 16 and 17th , 2015 at The Joint – Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, NV. The Lantis Festival brings 7 major artists to spread their Anisong circle to U.S. fans.

Lantis Company, Ltd., the Japanese music label specializing in singers and soundtracks for anime and video games, held “Lantis Festival 2014” to celebrate its memorable 15th year anniversary.

Lantis Festival World Tour is scheduled to start in 2015 across 6 cities. The U.S. show will kick off their world tour as “the circle of Anisong” that connected all of Japan goes overseas to deliver the heat of Anisong throughout the world.

Lantis Festival at Las Vegas is presented in conjunction with Otakon Vegas.

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