The albums that define
visual kei.
Our picks for where to start with visual kei — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top visual kei artists
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The visual kei essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Miyavi
Miyavizm
A vibrant mix of rock, pop, and jazz that showcases flamboyant guitar work and playful, theatrical lyricism.
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Miyavi
MYV Pops
A vibrant mix of rock energy and pop sensibilities wrapped in Miyavi's signature flamboyance and virtuosic guitar work.
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Vivid
The Vivid Color
A vibrant blend of alternative rock and visual kei aesthetics, merging emotive melodies with theatrical instrumentation.
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Vivid
Infinity
Dynamic melodies intermingle with emotive lyrics, creating a tapestry of sound that reflects both vulnerability and strength.
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DIAURA
Genesis
A dynamic fusion of alternative metal and visual kei, marked by emotional intensity and intricate melodies.
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Pierrot
Finale
A vibrant blend of alternative rock and visual kei, pulsating with theatrical energy and emotional depth.
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D'erlanger
Lazzaro
D'erlanger's Lazzaro blends heavy metal ferocity with visual kei aesthetics, creating a dramatic and atmospheric soundscape.
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D'erlanger
The Price of Being a Rose is Loneliness
A theatrical fusion of heavy metal and alternative rock enveloped in rich visual aesthetics and profound lyrical themes.
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DIAURA
DICTATOR
A relentless fusion of heavy riffs and melodic hooks, underscored by dramatic vocal performances that evoke a sense of urgency.
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Rentrer en Soi
The Bottom of Chaos
A turbulent blend of heavy guitar riffs and haunting melodies that captures the turmoil of emotional despair.
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Rentrer en Soi
Rentrer en Soi
An eclectic blend of heavy guitar riffs, haunting melodies, and theatrical vocals that embody the essence of visual kei.
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Psycho le Cému
Frontiers
An eclectic fusion of pop melodies, heavy guitar riffs, and theatrical flair that defines the visual kei genre.
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Golden Bomber
No Music No Weapon
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Golden Bomber
Golden Album
'Golden Album' serves as a comprehensive introduction to their energetic and eclectic style, making it easier for newcomers to grasp what makes them stand out in the J-pop scene.
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SOPHIA
Kiss the Future
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SOPHIA
Little circus
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Janne Da Arc
D·N·A
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Janne Da Arc
Another Story
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Megamasso
Loveless, more Loveless
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Pierrot
ID ATTACK
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Raphael
~LILAC~
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Raphael
Mind soap
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