Diaura

Diaura
Background information
OriginTokyo, Japan
Genres
Years active2010–present
LabelsAins, Galaxy, NDG
Membersyo-ka
Kei
Shoya
Tatsuya
Past membersYuu
WebsiteOfficial website

Diaura (ディオーラ, Diōra) is a four-member Japanese visual kei rock band, currently signed to their own record label, called NDG, they were formerly under Galaxy Inc.[1][2] and then Ains. The band formed in December 2009 by yo-ka (ex-Valluna and Megamasso roadie), Kei (ex-Valluna), Yuu (ex-Valluna), and later recruited Shoya.[3] Their current fourth member and then-support drummer, Tatsuya, was later on added to the group as an official member after ex-drummer Yuu's departure from the group due to tendinitis. Their debut single "Shitsuyoku no Seiiki" was released on January 19, 2011.[4] Diaura released their first full studio album Genesis on March 21, 2012[5] and their second full studio album Focus on December 4, 2013.[6]

History

Yo-ka and Yuu first formed a short-lived band called Marely, and after they disbanded, yo-ka joined Valluna, which quickly became popular with fans of visual kei. When Valluna split, yo-ka and guitarist Kei founded Diaura (short for "Dictatorial Aura") with drummer Yuu, and later their agent helped to recruit bassist Shoya.[7] Their first album, Genesis was released in March 2012 to critical acclaim, Allmusic writer John D. Buchanan gave it four and a half stars, saying "this is one of the best debuts VK had ever seen, spectacularly fulfilling Diaura's promise and cementing their place as one of the pre-eminent bands in the scene."[8]

Drummer Yuu announced his departure from the band in October 2012 due to tendonitis.[9][7]

In April 2013, support drummer Tatsuya officially joined the band.[10][7]

Moving to a new label, Blowgrow, allowed them to have access to better quality recording studios which elevated their sound significantly.[7] They later returned to Ains, and then in August 2019, the band established its own indie label called NDG.[11][12]

Influence

Kei cited Kouichi from Laputa as his primary influence.[13] Tatsuya stated that he was into Luna Sea, Laputa and JUDY AND MARY.[13]

Members

Current
yo-ka – vocals
Kei (佳衣) – guitar
Shoya (翔也) – bass
Tatsuya (達也) – drums
Former
Yuu (勇) – drums (2010–2012)

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details[14] Peak positions
Oricon
Indies Albums Weekly Chart[15]
Genesis Release date: March 21, 2012 168
Focus Release date: December 4, 2013 49
Triangle Release date: November 26, 2014 2[16] 33
Versus Release date: November 29, 2017 2[17] 30
R.I.P. Release date: October 6, 2021 3[18] 34

Compilation albums

Title Album details[14] Peak positions
Oricon
Indies Albums Weekly Chart[15]
Incomplete Release date: December 15, 2015 2[19] 38

Mini albums

Title Album details[14] Peak positions
Oricon
Indies Albums Weekly Chart[15]
Dictator Release date: August 10, 2011 195
Reborn Release date: March 13, 2013 4[20] 68
My Resistance Release date: November 16, 2016 3[21] 27
Definition Release date: February 13, 2019[22] 6[23] 43
Antism Release date: April 5, 2023 — 39

Singles

Title Single details[14][24] Peak positions
Oricon
Indies Singles Weekly Chart[25][26]
Shitsuyoku no Seiiki (失翼の聖域) Release date: January 19, 2011
Beautiful Creature Release date: February 23, 2011
2nd Press: June 15, 2011 		10[27]
Imperial "Core" Release date: November 2, 2011
Tracklist
  1. SE-C.O.R.E-
  2. Imperial "CORE"
  3. Kesshō (結晶)
 134
Reason for Treason Release date: June 9, 2012
To Enemy Release date: July 7, 2012
Evils (Evil/Inferiority Complex) Release date: July 28, 2012
Tracklist

Regular edition:

  1. evil
  2. Inferiority Complex
  3. to Enemy (remastered)

Limited edition:
CD:

  1. evil
  2. Inferiority Complex

DVD:

  1. Reason for Treason (MV)
 6[28] 65
Whiteness Release date: February 20, 2013 97
Sirius/Lily Release date: July 10, 2013
Tracklist

A type
CD:

  1. Sirius
  2. Lily

DVD

  1. Sirius (MV)
  2. Lily (MV)

B type

  1. Sirius
  2. Lily
  3. deadly number
 2[29] 36
Shitsuyoku no Seiiki (失翼の聖域)
  • Release date: August 28, 2013
  • Re-recording
Tracklist
  1. Shitsuyoku no Seiiki (失翼の聖域)
  2. Todokanu Tegami (届かぬ手紙)
  3. Judgement

DVD:

  1. Shitsuyoku no Seiiki (失翼の聖域) (MV)
 7[30] 61
Horizon (ホライゾン)
  • Release date: July 9, 2014
  • TVS Hot Wave opening theme song[31]
Tracklist
  1. Horizon (ホライゾン)
  2. Yugamu kyūtai (歪む球体)

DVD:

  1. Horizon (ホライゾン) (MV)
 2[32] 19
Silent Majority Release date: July 9, 2014
Tracklist
  1. Silent Majority
  2. Jūsan-kai wa zetsubō (十三階は絶望)

DVD:

  1. Silent Majority (MV)
 3[32] 20
Blind message Release date: September 3, 2014 4[33] 42
Ruin Release date: May 20, 2015
Tracklist

A type

  1. Ruin
  2. Sakura sacramento (桜サクラメント)

DVD:

  1. Ruin (MV)
  2. Documentary of Ruin

B type

  1. Ruin
  2. Sakura sacramento (桜サクラメント)

DVD:

  1. from Under (MV shooting)
  2. Documentary of from Under

C type

  1. Ruin
  2. Sakura sacramento (桜サクラメント)
  3. from Under
 3[34] 30
Enigma Release date: March 30, 2016
Tracklist

A type

  1. Enigma
  2. Rakuin: stigma (烙印-stigma-)

DVD:

  1. Enigma (MV)

B type

  1. Enigma
  2. Rakuin: stigma (烙印-stigma-)
  3. Kaigan (開眼)
 9[35] 26
Gekkō (月光) Release date: August 3, 2016[36]
Tracklist

A type

  1. Gekkō (月光)
  2. Toge (棘)

DVD:

  1. Gekkō (月光) (MV)

B type

  1. Gekkō (月光)
  2. Toge (棘)
  3. Dark Age
 3[37] 30
Noah/Shangri-La (シャングリラ) Release date: July 10, 2014[38]
Tracklist

A type

  1. Noah
  2. Shangri-La (シャングリラ)

DVD:

  1. Noah (MV)
  2. Shangri-La (シャングリラ) (MV)

B type

  1. Noah
  2. Shangri-La (シャングリラ)
  3. Ranse dystopia (乱世ディストピア)
 3[39] 24
Unmei Kaika (運命開化)
  • Release date: July 18, 2018[40]
  • Released under the alter-ego name Diōra (ディオーラ)[41]
Tracklist
  1. Unmei kaika (運命開化)
  2. Sōgoku (葬獄)
  3. Nemesis (ネメシス)
 2[42] 30
Malice Release date: October 24, 2018[25]
Tracklist

A type

  1. Malice
  2. Resonance (レゾナンス)

DVD:

  1. Malice (MV)

B type

  1. Malice
  2. Resonance (レゾナンス)
  3. Human Noise
 5[43] 22
Sacrifice Release date: October 2, 2019[44]
Tracklist
  1. Sacrifice
  2. Unmei Kaika (運命開化) （Live at 2018.09.03 ZeppDiverCity Tokyo）
 10[45]
FINALE-Last Rebellion- Release date: October 2, 2019[25]
Tracklist

A type

  1. Finale
  2. Signal

DVD:

  1. Finale (MV)

B type

  1. Finale
  2. Signal

DVD:

  1. “July 13, 2019 Hattori Ryokuchi Outdoor Music Hall” Live Video

C type

  1. Finale
  2. Signal
  3. Mind Mirror
 2[45] 21
Envy Release date: March 4, 2020
Tracklist

A Type

  1. Envy
  2. Drain Drain

DVD:

  1. Envy MV

B Type

  1. Envy
  2. Drain Drain

DVD:

  1. 2019.12.24 Ebisu LIQUIDROOM Dictatorial X'mas

C Type

  1. Envy
  2. Drain Drain
  3. Inner Core
 9[46] 40[47]
Hydra Release date: April 1, 2020
Tracklist

A Type

  1. Hydra
  2. Poise (ポワゾ)

DVD:

  1. Hydra (MV)

B Type

  1. Hydra
  2. Poise (ポワゾ)

DVD:

  1. 2019.12.24 Ebisu LIQUIDROOM Dictatorial X'mas (恵比寿LIQUIDROOM Dictatorial X'mas)

C Type

  1. Hydra
  2. Poise (ポワゾ)
  3. Promised Land
 15[48] 28
Gokusai (獄彩) Release date: July 1, 2020; digital only[49]
Saihate ni Furu Yuki (最果てに降る雪) Release date: October 14, 2020[49] 24
Vermillion Release date: April 6, 2022 2[50] 21
  • The singles where tracklists are not added separately only feature the title song.
  • Venue-only single releases were not included in the list due to their limited availability

DVDs

  • 独-Dictator-裁 (August 3, 2011)
  • Master (November 30, 2011)
  • Judgement Day (August 28, 2012)

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