Oldcodex

Last updated
Oldcodex
Origin Tokyo, Japan
Genres
Years active2009–2022
Labels GloryHeaven (2009—2012)
Lantis (2012—2022)
Past members
  • Ta_2
  • Yorke
  • Ryo Yamagata
  • Taizo Nakamura
  • Shinji Ōmura
  • R.O.N
  • Yohske
  • Sae
  • Yoshihiro Nakao
  • Hiromitsu Kawashima
  • Masanori Mine

Oldcodex (stylized as OLDCODEX) was a Japanese rock band from Tokyo, Japan, formed in 2009. They performed the opening themes for the anime series Free! , Servamp and God Eater and the ending themes for Kuroko's Basketball and Togainu no Chi . Their band name indicates their wish to "create their distinctiveness" in rock music. They also take on a unique concept, having a painter draw on canvas while the main vocalist sing on live stages.

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History

Oldcodex was founded on October 21, 2009, by members Ta_2 (Tatsuhisa Suzuki) and R.O.N, who used to work with Ta_2 on his past solo projects. They debuted with the first mini album "OLDCODEX". They were accompanied by other members from another one named "ROSARYHILL", including R.O.N himself, YoHske and sae, though the last two did not stay from February 15, 2010, onward. On October 3, they put out their first full-length album, "hidemind", with 11 tracks in total. Many of their album covers were drawn by artist YORKE., who then became an official member of the band on November 1. Later on, the band witnessed drastic changes in the lineup, with new arrivals of 3 support members and R.O.N's departure on October 15, 2012. After 12 years of activities, the discography of Oldcodex includes 6 studio albums, a remix album, 3 mini albums, 18 singles and a digital single.

Oldcodex performed at Nippon Budokan on February 11, 2015. [2]

On August 4, 2021, Ta_2 announced he was going on hiatus, with Oldcodex subsequently pausing their activities as well. This announcement came shortly after Shūkan Bunshun reported that he was involved in an extramarital affair with a female work associate. [3] On August 30, 2021, Ta_2 released a statement apologizing for his "careless behavior." [4] On December 27, 2021, it was announced that Oldcodex was set to disband following the release of the theme song for the upcoming Free! movie on the original soundtrack album which is scheduled for April 2022. [5] Ta_2 and Yorke both shared their feelings about the announcement on the exclusive fanclub site, which was closed down at 12PM local time on March 1, 2022. They officially disbanded on May 31, 2022. The official website and Twitter account for the band were shut down on August 31, 2022. The band's website now redirects to the Lantis website. [6]

Members

Final members

Former members

Discography

Albums

Studio albums

YearTitleOricon chart
position
[7]
2010Hidemind44
2012Contrast Silver28
2014A Silent, within the Roar [8] 5
2016Fixed Engine [9] 3
2017They Go, Where? [10] 8
2019Ladderless7
2021Full Colors36

Mini albums

YearTitleOricon chart

position

2009Oldcodex51
2011Flower48
2015Pledge5

Singles

YearTitleOricon Chart
position		Notes
2010"[Blue]"29—
"flag on the hill"55
2011"Harsh Wind"55
2012"Cold Hands"56
"Catal Rhythm" (カタルリズム)202nd ending theme song for Kuroko's Basketball
2013"The Misfit Go"311st ending theme song for Arata: The Legend
"Rage on"6Opening theme song for Free! - Iwatobi Swim Club
"WALK"18Ending theme song for Kuroko's Basketball 2
2014"Dried Up Youthful Fame"7Opening theme song for Free! Eternal Summer
2015"Lantana"103rd ending theme song for Kuroko's Basketball 3
"Feed A"13Opening theme song for God Eater
"Aching Horns"10Theme song for High Speed! -Free! Starting Days-
2016"Deal With"23Opening theme song for Servamp
"Scribble & Beyond"11Theme song for Kuroko's Basketball Winter Cup Compilation
2018"Growth Arrow"11Theme song for Butlers: Chitose Momotose Monogatari
"One Side"—Theme song for Servamp -Alice in the Garden-
"Heading to Over"9Theme song for Free!-Dive to the Future-
2019"Take on Fever"24 [11] Theme song for Special 7: Special Crime Investigation Unit
2020"Core Fade"14Theme song for ULTRAMAN

As guest artists

YearTitleAlbumOricon Chart
position		Notes
2022"Dried Up Youthful Fame – Version:Free –"Free! -the Final Stroke- The Second Volume Original Soundtrack "Never Ending Blue"21 [12] Originally scheduled to be the theme song for the first part of the movie Free! -the Final Stroke- , now released as image song.
"This Fading Blue"Theme song for the second part of the movie Free! -the Final Stroke- .

DVDs

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References

1.OLDCODEX to Perform at Nippon Budōkan Arena in February Anime News Network. July 13, 2014.
2.[MUSIC] OLDCODEX’s 3rd album 「A Silent, within The Roar」 AFA Channel. March 11, 2014.
3.OLDCODEX to release 3rd mini album in 2015 coolJAPAN Inc. December 18, 2014
4.OLDCODEX “Capture” 2015 in Budokan 11.02.2015 Relawan Konser. February 23, 2015

  1. ↑ "人気"アニソンレーベル"6社の個性を徹底比較! 今後の注目アーティストは?". Pia  [ ja ] (in Japanese). 2018-04-27. Archived from the original on May 7, 2022. Retrieved 2022-03-21.
  2. ↑ "OLDCODEX to Perform at Nippon Budōkan Arena in February". Anime News Network. July 13, 2014. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
  3. ↑ Loo, Egan (2021-08-04). "Singer LiSA, Voice Actor Tatsuhisa Suzuki Go on Hiatuses (Updated)". Anime News Network . Retrieved 2021-09-01.
  4. ↑ Mateo, Alex (2021-08-30). "Tatsuhisa Suzuki Posts Apology with OLDCODEX's Future Still Uncertain". Anime News Network . Retrieved 2021-09-01.
  5. ↑ "OLDCODEX to Disband After Contributing 2nd Free! The Final Stroke Film's Theme Song".
  6. ↑ "OLDCODEX Official Disbandment".
  7. ↑ "OLDCODEXのアルバム売上ランキング". Oricon . Retrieved August 7, 2019.
  8. ↑ "[MUSIC] OLDCODEX's 3rd album 「A Silent, within The Roar」". AFA Channel. March 11, 2014. Archived from the original on February 26, 2015. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
  9. ↑ "OLDCODEX Official website". www.oldcodex.com. Archived from the original on 2016-04-23. Retrieved 2016-07-30.
  10. ↑ "they go, Where? music list on the official website". www.oldcodex.com. Retrieved 2017-07-24.
  11. ↑ "週間 CDシングルランキング 2019年12月02日付" [Weekly CD Single Ranking for December 2, 2019] (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
  12. ↑ "週間 CDシングルランキング 2022年05月09日付" [Weekly CD Single Ranking for December 2, 2019] (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved November 27, 2019.


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