History
Laliene (1994–1996)
Lareine was initially formed in November 1994 under the name Laliene (stylized as LALIENE), by vocalist Kamijo (then known as Shoki) and guitarist Mayu (then known as Kaito), who met while roadies for Malice Mizer. They were joined by Sakureu and Hirono on guitar and Kyouka on drums, later Emiru was recruited on bass. But before their first performance in March 1995 Mayu left, Sakureu left a short while later and Mayu returned to replace him. In October however Kyouka and Hirono both left. They recruited Machi, also a former Malice Mizer roadie, on drums. On March 26, 1996 they held their first anniversary live and changed their name to Lareine.Lareine (1996–2000)
In August 1996 Akira joined as second guitarist. In December they released their first EP, ''Blue Romance''. In August 1997 Akira left the group. In January 1999 Lareine signed withKamijo's Lareine (2000–2002)
Although all other member's left, Kamijo decided to continue Lareine alone and created his own record label, Applause Records. This "solo project" continued until 2001 when he ceased Lareine activity and formed New Sodmy with Mayu. But New Sodmy only lasted a year up to 2002 and so Lareine resumed activity.Reunited (2003–2006)
On March 26, 2003 Emiru announced he was rejoining Lareine, as was new drummer Kazumi. On May 17, at a concert, Mayu also rejoined the group. On September 5, 2004 the album ''Never Cage'' was released. On March 1, 2006 Kazumi left the band and quit the music business. They recruited their roadie, Kazami, as support drummer and continued to perform. But Mayu started to blow off gigs and lose touch with the rest of the group, so in October Lareine announced they would disband in February 2007. Their last official performance was on October 31, 2006, with Hizaki filling in on guitar. Vocalist Kamijo, has since formed Versailles, with Hizaki. Emiru is now called Run and is the bassist for Anubis.Members
* Kamijo/Shoki – vocals 1994–2007 (New Sodmy, Versailles) * Emiru –Former members
* Mayu/Kaito –Support member
* Kazami – drums 2006–2007 ( DaizyStripper)Discography
Albums
* ''Blue Romance: Yasashii Hanatachi no Kyousou'' (, September 7, 1997) * ''Fierte no Umi to Tomo ni Kiyu: The Last of Romance'' (, February 16, 2000) Oricon Style Weekly Albums Chart Top Position: 20www.oricon.co.jpEPs
* ''Blue Romance'' (December 24, 1996) * ''Lillie Charlotte'' (October 1, 1998) Oricon Style Weekly Albums Chart Top Position: 70 * ''Etude'' (December 25, 2002) * ''Majesty'' (September 30, 2003) * ''Knight'' (November 28, 2003) * ''Etude: Platinum White'' (December 25, 2003) * ''Princess'' (March 24, 2004) * ''Winter Romantic'' (March 18, 2006)Singles
* "Saikai no Hana" (再会の花, March 26, 1996) * "Romancia" (April 26, 1997) * "Fleur" (March 14, 1998) * "Metamorphose" (December 18, 1998) Oricon Style Weekly Singles Chart Top Position: 50www.oricon.co.jpDemo tapes
* "Laliene" (March 29, 1995) * "2ND DEMO" (July 27, 1995, tour distributed) * "Tsukiyo no Kageki" (, July 20, 1996, live distribution) * "Mist" (April 28, 1997)Videos
* ''Chantons L'amour: Lillie Kara no Tegami'' (, August 25, 1999) * ''Fierte no Umi to Tomo ni Kiyu: Film Tracks'' (, February 16, 2000) * ''Scarlet Majesty'' (April 1, 2004) * ''KAMIJO in Vienna'' (July 19, 2005) * ''Live Document Film In Tokyo Kinema Club'' (August 31, 2005) * ''The Last Of Romance I'' (August, 2006) * ''Legend Of Fantasy'' (December, 2006)References
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