Luna Sea achieved their breakthrough success with a sold-out tour in 1991, which helped them get a contract with MCA Victor, and with the release of their second album Image, which reached number nine on the charts. In 2003, HMV Japan ranked Luna Sea at number 90 on their list of the 100 most important Japanese pop acts.
When they disbanded in 2000, they left a big mark on the Japanese rock scene. Throughout the mid 1990s they used significantly less make-up, and after a one-year break in 1998, came back with a more mainstream alternative rock style and toned down their on-stage attire. Originally called Lunacy, the band changed their name to Luna Sea upon their first album release in 1991.ĭue to their early use of make-up and costumes and their widespread popularity, Luna Sea are considered one of the most successful and influential bands in the visual kei movement. In 1989 they recruited lead guitarist and violinist Sugizo, drummer Shinya and vocalist Ryuichi, a lineup that has remained the same. The band was initially founded by bassist J and rhythm guitarist Inoran, when they were in high school. Luna Sea (stylized as LUNA SEA) is a Japanese rock band from Kanagawa, formed in 1986. Progressive rock, alternative rock, pop rock, hard rock, punk rockġ986–2000, 20 (reunion shows), 2010–present Clockwise from top left: Inoran, J, Shinya, Sugizo, Ryuichi
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