Luna Sea is a Japanese rock band formed in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1986. Due to the use of make-up and costumes early in their career and their widespread popularity, they are considered one of the most successful and influential bands in the visual kei movement. Throughout the mid-1990s they used significantly less make-up, and after a one-year break in 1997, came back with a more mainstream alternative rock style and toned down their on-stage attire. They disbanded in 2000. In 2003, HMV Japan ranked Luna Sea at number 90 on their list of the 100 most important Japanese pop acts.
"Tell Me" is the fourth single by Japanese musician hide, released on March 24, 1994. It reached number 4 on the Oricon Singles Chart. The B-side "Scanner " is a different version of "Scanner" from Hide Your Face, as it features vocals by Ryuichi from Luna Sea. The single was certified Gold by the RIAJ in April 1994, and Double Platinum in February 2020 for sales over 500,000.
Lunacy is the seventh studio album by Japanese rock band Luna Sea, released on July 12, 2000. It reached number three on the Oricon Albums Chart, charted for six weeks, and was the band's last studio album before disbanding in late 2000.
Shine is the sixth studio album by Japanese rock band Luna Sea, released on July 23, 1998. It was the band's first since switching record labels to Universal and their second consecutive number one studio album, following 1996's Style. With over 1 million copies sold, it is also their best-selling and was certified Million by the RIAJ. Shine was named "Rock Album of the Year" at the 13th Japan Gold Disc Awards.
Style is the fifth studio album by Japanese rock band Luna Sea, released on April 22, 1996. It was the band's last on the record label MCA Victor, became their first number one on the Oricon Albums Chart, and charted for 21 weeks. In 1996, it was certified Platinum by the RIAJ for sales over 400,000.
Mother is the fourth studio album by Japanese rock band Luna Sea, released on October 26, 1994. It reached number two on the Oricon Albums Chart and was certified Platinum by the RIAJ for sales over 400,000.
Eden is the third studio album by Japanese rock band Luna Sea, released on April 21, 1993. It reached number five on the Oricon Albums Chart, and charted for 19 weeks. In 2000, it was certified Platinum by the RIAJ for sales over 400,000.
Luna Sea is the debut studio album by Japanese rock band Luna Sea, released on April 21, 1991 by Extasy Records. It sold over 30,000 copies by July 1992. After reuniting in 2010, Luna Sea re-recorded the whole album and released it on March 16, 2011 through HPQ.
"I for You" is the eleventh single by Japanese rock band Luna Sea, released on July 1, 1998. It reached number 2 on the Oricon Singles Chart and was the 49th best-selling single of the year. It was the third and last in a serial release after the band's hibernation from 1997 to early 1998.
"Believe" is the first single by Japanese rock band Luna Sea, released on February 24, 1993. It reached number 11 on the Oricon Singles Chart, and charted for seven weeks. In 2000, it was certified Gold by the RIAJ for sales over 200,000.
"True Blue" is the fourth single by Japanese rock band Luna Sea, released on September 21, 1994. It was the band's first number 1 on the Oricon Singles Chart, and charted for 17 weeks. In 2000, it was certified Platinum by the RIAJ for sales over 400,000. The song was covered by melodic death metal band Blood Stain Child for their 2005 album Idolator.
"End of Sorrow" is the seventh single by Japanese rock band Luna Sea, released on March 25, 1996. The song was the band's third number 1 on the Oricon Singles Chart, and charted for eight weeks. In 1996, it was certified Platinum by the RIAJ for sales over 400,000. This single version of "End of Sorrow" is slightly different from the one that appears on the album, Style. The song was covered by Yu-Ki & DJ Koo from the band TRF for 2007's Luna Sea Memorial Cover Album -Re:birth-.
"In Silence" is the eighth single by Japanese rock band Luna Sea, released on July 15, 1996. It reached number 2 on the Oricon Singles Chart, and charted for nine weeks. In 1996, it was certified Gold by the RIAJ for sales over 200,000. The song's promotional video features a young Eiji Wentz. The song was used as the theme song for the first season of the Japanese dub of the American television drama Chicago Hope.
"Gravity" is the twelfth single by Japanese rock band Luna Sea, released on March 29, 2000. It was the band's sixth number one on the Oricon Singles Chart, and stayed on the chart for 12 weeks. In 2000, it was certified Gold by the RIAJ for sales over 200,000.
Period -the Best Selection- is a compilation album by Japanese rock band Luna Sea, released on December 23, 2000, prior to their "Final Act" concerts. All tracks were remastered from their original versions, and tracks 11-13 & 15 were re-recorded just for this release. The album became the band's fourth number one on the Oricon Albums Chart, and charted for nine weeks. In 2001, it was certified Platinum by the RIAJ for sales over 400,000.
Luna Sea 3D in Los Angeles is a live album, 3D concert film and home video by Japanese rock band Luna Sea. It was recorded and filmed at the Hollywood Palladium in the United States on December 4, 2010, as part of their 20th Anniversary World Tour Reboot -to the New Moon-. The live album was released on June 1, 2011, while the film began showing in theaters nationwide on June 4, 2011 and was released on home video on February 22, 2012. The album reached number 15 on the Oricon Albums Chart, the Blu-ray reached number 48 on Oricon's Blu-ray chart, and the DVD version peaked at number 67.
The discography of the Japanese rock band Luna Sea, consists of 10 studio albums, 3 live albums, 10 compilations, 10 instrumental remix albums, 21 singles, and 32 home videos.
Singles is the first compilation album by the Japanese rock band Luna Sea, released on December 17, 1997. It is a double album that collects all of their singles up to that point, with the A-sides on disc one, and the B-sides on disc two.
Cross is the tenth studio album by Japanese rock band Luna Sea, released on December 18, 2019. Co-produced with Steve Lillywhite, it marks the first time the band did not produce an album by themselves. It was released during Luna Sea's 30th anniversary year and some of its tracks were made in collaboration with the 40th anniversary of the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise. Although peaking at number 3 on the Oricon Albums Chart, Cross became Luna Sea's first release to top Billboard Japan. The album's second single, "The Beyond", became the band's first in over 20 years to top the Oricon Singles Chart.
"The Beyond" is the twenty-first single by Japanese rock band Luna Sea, released on April 29, 2020. Despite receiving a limited production amount, it became the band's first in over 20 years to top the Oricon Singles Chart.
