Inugami Circus-dan (犬神サーカス団) are a Japanese hard rock band. The band's name literally translates to The Dog-God Circus Troupe. Their visual element consists of the female singer wearing a kimono, and the rest of the band wearing military-style uniforms. They also wear Gothic and Kabuki style make-up.
History
They formed in 1994 after vocalist Kyoko placed an advertisement in Garo, a manga magazine. They began performing under the name Inugami Circus Dan in 1997.
In October of 2003, they released their major label debut on Zetima Records, "Inochi Mijikashi Koi Seyo Jinrui!"
Members
- Inugami Kyouko - Vocals
- Inugami Jouji II - Guitar
- Inugami Zin - Bass
- Inugami Akira - Drums
Discography
Albums
- Jigoku no Komoriuta (地獄の子守唄) - 1999
- Hebigami-hime (蛇神姫) - 2000
- Ankoku Zankoku Gekijou (暗黒残酷劇場) - 2001
- Kaidan! Kubitsuri no Mori (怪談 首つりの森) - 2002
- Kami no Inu (神の犬) - 2003
- Greatest Hits (グレイテスト・ヒッツ) - 2004
- Sukeban Rock (スケ番ロック) - 2005
- Kejijou no Eros (形而上のエロス) - 2006
- Kago no Tori, Tenkuu wo Shirazu(籠の鳥、天空を知らず) - Oct 7 2009
- Setakamui (セタカムイ) - May 12 2010
Mini-Albums
- Goreizen (御霊前) - 1997
- Akaneko (赤猫) - 2000
- Machiwabita Hi ~ Keijijou no Eros Gaiden (待ちわびた日～形而上のエロス外伝) - 2006
- Kyoko no Kyofu no Shinya Radio: Featuring Inugami Circus Dan (凶子の恐怖の深夜ラヂヲ: Featuring 犬神サーカス団) - 2007
- Ju-ren (呪恋) - 2008
- Yakouressha Gokuraku Yuki (夜行列車極楽行) - Nov 5 2008
[edit]Singles
- "Jinkou Ninshin Chuuzetsu" (人工妊娠中絶) - 2001
- "Saigo no Idol" (最後のアイドル) (2-track CD+18-track DVD) - 2003
- "Inochi Mijikashi Koiseyo Jinrui!" (命みぢかし恋せよ人類！) - 2003 (Oricon Ranking 78)
- "Saisho no Tobira" (最初の扉) - 2004 (Oricon Ranking 59)
- "Tsugou no Ii Onna / Honto ni Honto ni Gokurou-san" (都合のいい女・ほんとにほんとに御苦労さん) - 2004
- "Hikari to Kage no Toccata" (光と影のトッカータ) - 2007.8
- "Jigoku ni Ochita Kodomotachi" (地獄に堕ちた子供たち) - 2007.9
- "Takaramono" (たからもの) - 2007.10
- "BABYLONIA Koi Monogatari" (バビロニア恋物語) 2007.11
- "Itsuka" (いつか) 2007.12
- "Tsubasa" (翼) Apr 9, 2008
- "Sweet" Oct 8 2008
- "Koi wa Munekyun" (恋は胸きゅん) - April 8, 2009
DVD / VHS
- Yoru ga Owacchimau Mae ni (夜が終っちまう前に) - 1998
- Nozoki Karaku Kyouken Shibai (覘キ絡繰狂犬芝居) - 1998
- Hakoiri Idou Circus ~Tent Sono Ichi~ (箱入り移動サアカス~テント其ノ壱~) - 2002
- Yomi no Kuni (黄泉の国) - 2003
- Sennou (洗脳) - 2003
- Chingonka ~Requiem~ (鎮魂歌～レクイエム～) - 2003
- Video Clip-Shuu - Seppuku (ビデオクリップ集・切腹) - 2004
Compilation / Other
- Akai Hebi (赤い蛇) (Akai Hebi) - 2000
- Ijou no Utage (異形の宴) (Akaasa no Shoufu [赤痣の娼婦], Enamel wo Nurareta Apollinaire [エナメルを塗られたアポリネール]) - 2000
- Ijou no Utage (異形の宴) (DVD) (Enamel wo Nurareta Apollinaire [エナメルを塗られたアポリネール]) - 2000
- Forever Young (フォーエバー・ヤング) (Takeda no Komoriuta) - 2001
- 365:TRIBUTE TO STALIN (STOP JAP) - 2001
