disbanded 2001 ~ 2004

Hotaru

ホタル

Hotaru
© KoME
Vocal
Shinichirou
Bass
Takashi
Drums
GAO
Guitar
Ryota
Hotaru (firefly) was a band that mixed rock music with jazz and blues to create an incredibly catchy style. Vocalist Shinichirou added to the originality of the band's sound, pouring his emotions out through his voice. The band members are all very skilled, and with their readiness to experiment with other styles Hotaru was never lacking in variety.

The band was generally categorized as a visual kei band, or an angura kei band, because of the dark make-up they used to wear in the beginning of their career. However, soon after they traded the make-up and funny costumes for a much more casual look.
Author: Kay
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Latest Articles

Hotaru - Hito oto © KoME

Review

Hotaru - Hito oto

Four unplugged remakes + two new songs = a small Hotaru best-of.

Hotaru © KoME

Biography

Hotaru

Hotaru

First Full Album and Many Lives From Jully © KoME

News

First Full Album and Many Lives From Jully

New band Jully has announced the release of their first full album on April 25th, and lots of concerts.

New Band: Jully © KoME

News

New Band: Jully

Former members of Hotaru, Poroli and Kalimero have created a new band called Jully.

Latest Releases

Single CD 2004-10-05 2004-10-05
Hotaru
Mini-Album CD 2004-06-01 2004-06-01
Hotaru
Single CD 2004-04-01 2004-04-01
Hotaru
Album CD 2004-02-25 2004-02-25
D, DOREMIdan, Hotaru, Poroli, Sendai Kamotsu, Shulla, Unzu, ZEROSHIKI
Album CD 2004-01-21 2004-01-21
DOREMIdan, Hotaru, Iroha, Jinkaku Radio, Kalimero
Album CD 2003-10-21 2003-10-21
Hotaru
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