are a Japanese

rock Rock most often refers to: * Rock (geology), a naturally occurring solid aggregate of minerals or mineraloids * Rock music, a genre of popular music Rock or Rocks may also refer to: Places United Kingdom * Rock, Caerphilly, a location in Wale ...

trio formed in 2005 by

Luna Sea Luna Sea (stylized as LUNA SEA) is a Japanese Rock music, rock band formed in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1986. Due to the use of makeup and costumes early in their career and their widespread popularity, they are considered one of the most successf ...

members

Ryuichi Kawamura is a Japanese singer, songwriter, record producer, actor and author. He is best known as lead singer of the rock band Luna Sea since 1989. They are regarded as one of the most influential bands in the visual kei scene. After they disbanded in ...

(vocals) and

Inoran , better known exclusively by his stage name Inoran, is a Japanese musician and singer-songwriter. He is best known as the rhythm guitarist and co-founder of the rock band Luna Sea since 1986. He started his solo career in 1997. Luna Sea disba ...

(guitar), and D-Loop member Hiroaki "H. Hayama" Hayama (keyboards). They reached number three on the

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with " Break the Chain", the opening theme of the TV series ''

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''. The group ended activities in 2008 shortly after its release. Tourbillon reunited in 2015, and again in 2023.

History

Although their band

had disbanded in 2000, vocalist

and guitarist

kept in touch and talked about doing something together again someday. In 2003, supported by D-Loop keyboardist Hiroaki "H. Hayama" Hayama, the two performed covers together at a 20th anniversary concert for Aion at Shibuya La Mama. The three musicians announced the formation of Tourbillon in May 2005. The announcement included the date of their first official concert to be held at the

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on July 2, 2005. The 10,000 tickets sold-out immediately. For the show, they were supported by

Masami Tsuchiya Masami Tsuchiya may refer to: * Masami Tsuchiya (Aum Shinrikyo) (1965–2018), member of the Aum Shinrikyo movement *Masami Tsuchiya (singer) is a Japanese singer-songwriter, musician and record producer. He rose to prominence in the late 1970 ...

on guitar, Tokie (

Rize Rize (; ; ; ka, რიზე}; ) is a coastal city in the eastern part of the Black Sea Region of Turkey. It is the seat of Rize Province and Rize District. Tourbillon's first single, "Heaven", was released on September 7. It was followed by the release of "Your Place" on October 5, 2005. Third single "Mouichido Kimi ni" was released on November 2 and used as the theme to the anime film '' Black Jack: The Two Doctors of Darkness''. Their first album ''Heaven'' followed on November 30, and was supported by their first tour of 12 performances throughout December. "Ageha/Selfish", the band's first double A-side single, was released on August 2, 2006. Tourbillon's second album, ''A Tide of New Era'', was released on November 8. Their fifth single " Break the Chain" was released on March 26, 2008 and used as the opening theme song of the TV series ''

''. Tourbillon reunited for a 10th anniversary concert at the

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on November 27, 2015, and a three-date tour at different

Zepp The Zepp music halls are a group of Japanese music venues covering every area of the country. They play host to many international tours and are a popular stop among Japanese musicians. Each venue takes the Zepp name, along with the city in whic ...

venues throughout December. The compilation album ''The Decade - 10th Anniversary Best'' was previously released on November 25, and includes three new songs. One of these new songs, "Colorless Images", was released as a single on February 24, 2016, and used as the theme song of '' Kamen Rider: Battride War Genesis''. The band's third studio album, ''Life is Beautiful'', followed on October 12 and was supported by a four-date Zepp tour that month. Tsuchiya, Tokie and Yukarie returned as support musicians for the tour, with Takashi Numazawa (

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) on drums. After seven years, Ryuichi, Inoran and Hayama resurrected Tourbillon again in 2023 to celebrate their 20th anniversary. They held two concerts titled 20 Years Since Time Began on August 5 and 25 at Zepp Haneda, and released the new song "I'm Going to Love" digitally on August 26. To commemorate their 20th anniversary, Tourbillon will release their fourth studio album, ''Boundless'', on June 18, 2025, and perform a three-date Zepp tour in June and July.

Discography

Albums

* ''Heaven'' (November 30, 2005),

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Peak Position: #13 * ''A Tide of New Era'' (November 8, 2006) #15 * ''The Decade - 10th Anniversary Best'' (November 25, 2015, compilation album) #39 * ''Life is Beautiful'' (October 12, 2016) #25 * ''Boundless'' (June 18, 2025)

Singles

* "Heaven" (September 7, 2005),

Peak Position: #12 * "Your Place" (October 5, 2005) #13 * #15 :Theme song of the anime film '' Black Jack: The Two Doctors of Darkness''. * #21 * " Break the Chain" (March 26, 2008) #3 :The theme song for the TV series ''

''. * "Colorless Images" (February 24, 2016) #61 :The theme song for the video game '' Kamen Rider: Battride War Genesis''.

Home videos

* ''Frame of Heaven'' (March 23, 2006), Oricon DVDs Chart Peak Position: #45 * ''10th Anniversary Tour 2015 in Zepp Tokyo'' (March 23, 2016) #132

References

External links

Official site
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