Kirinji (band)

"KIRINJI" redirects here. For other uses, see Kirinji.
Kirinji
OriginSakado, Saitama, Japan
Genres
Years active1996–present
LabelsNatural Foundation (1997)
A.K.A. Records (1998-2002)
Capitol Music (2003-2004)
Triad (2005-2013)
Verve Records (2014-present)
Websitehttps://www.kirinji-official.com/

Kirinji (キリンジ) is a Japanese band from Sakado, Saitama, originally formed by brothers Takaki and Yasuyuki Horigome in October 1996.[1] The two are also pursuing their own solo efforts.[2]

In April 2013, Yasuyuki left the band to focus on his solo career. In the summer of that year, Takaki took over and continued the band with the addition of five new members under the name "KIRINJI".[3]

On January 31, 2020, Kirinji announced the end of its current band activities.[4] The last live performance "KIRINJI LIVE 2020" of the four-piece band was held on December 9–10, 2020, ending its eight year activity.[5] Kirinji announced its new format will be applied after they finished the tours promoting Cherish. In the new format, the band will be active as a variable music group (solo project), including the past band members, centering on Takaki Horigome.[6]

  1. ^ "Profile 1997-2019 – キリンジ / Kirinji".
  2. ^ https://www.myspace.com/kirinjiofficial English description of the band's history
  3. ^ "キリンジ堀込泰行がグループ脱退を発表". Billboard Japan.
  4. ^ "KIRINJIが2020年末をもってバンドとしての活動を終了". 音楽ナタリー (in Japanese). Retrieved 2021-08-01.
  5. ^ "【ライブレポート】KIRINJI現体制ラストライブ完遂、新旧織り交ぜた楽曲で8年間を締めくくる（写真27枚）". 音楽ナタリー (in Japanese). Retrieved 2021-08-01.
  6. ^ @KIRINJIOFFICIAL (1 February 2020). "おはようございます。堀込高樹です。ニュースの見出しが誤解を招いているようなので、改めてお伝えします。KIRINJIは、来年以降も続けます。解散でも活動休止でもありません。現編成のKIRINJIは年内いっぱい。来年からは現…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.