Shintenchi Kaibyaku Shudan: Zigzag
Shintenchi Kaibyaku Shudan: Zigzag | |
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| Also known as | Zigzag |
| Origin | Japan |
| Genres | Rock, pop rock, alternative rock, hard rock |
| Years active | 2015-present |
| Labels | Crimson (2015-present) |
| Members | Mikoto Ryuuya Kagemaru |
| Past members | Jin Aoshi |
| Website | zigzag |
| YouTube information | |
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| Channel | |
| Years active | 2018 - |
| Subscribers | 156k[1] |
| Total views | 60,059,371 million times[1] |
Last updated: January 15, 2023 | |
Shintenchi Kaibyaku Shudan: Zigzag (-真天地開闢集団-ジグザグ) (known mainly as Zigzag) is a Japanese visual kei rock band formed in 2015 and currently signed under Crimson label, subsidiaries of Giza Studio.[2]
Career
[edit]The band was formed in 2015 with the vocalist Mikoto and the members Jin and Aoshi. The members were releasing their first EP album in 2016 under independent label Crimson, subsidiary of Giza Studio. None of these albums were not successful in the music charts.[3]
In 2017, they've managed to release another two EPs without the drummer. In January 2018, Jin left the band due to the poor health condition and ended his entire music activities.[4] Soon after the announcement, two new members Ryuuya, who was firstly appointed in the position of the guitarist and Kagemaru as a drummer has joined in.[5] On the same year, the band made their first stage appearance on the live event "DFT Presents Onto Live Vol.3" held at Dojima River Forum. They've reprised their appearance following year.[6][7] By the end of the year, Aoshi has left the band.[8] Ryuuya role has been replaced for the bassist and Mikoto took the role of the guitarist.[9]
On early 2020, they released their second studio album, Zigzag Ni: Shintenchi.[10] With the release of their third studio album Zigzag San: Mugen in 2022, the charting performance was successful enough to top at number 3 on the Oricon Weekly Album charts.[3] In June, they were scheduled to appear on the Vol.7 as well, however due to the covid restrictions the entire event has been canceled. On the same year, they've released their first video-album Zigzag MV Collection: Ichi, debuting at number 4 on the Oricon Blu-Ray Weekly Charts. In August, their song "Requiem" has been used as an opening theme to the television program Break Out broadcast on TV Asahi, it has become their first song to receive a commercial media coverage.[11]
In 2022, three of their songs has been used in the smartphone game Show by Rock!! Fes A Live.[12] On the same year in December, they held their first live at Nippon Budokan, which due to its size is considered a mark in the band's career.[13] In 2023 it was announced their fourth studio album: Zigzag Yon: Saikou, released on October 4th.[14][15]
Controversy: Mikoto and Daishi from Wands
[edit]When the rock band Wands has reunited for the first time 19 years with the new vocalist, Daishi Uehara, some fans have noticed the facial and tooth structure along with the voice being very similar to the Mikoto. The rumors have been denied by the Mikoto itself through the post on his social media, claiming for him being only friend who just turn out to look similar.[16] Another fact is assumed to be name which appeared in the credits of the d-project, Daisuke Uehara (灰原大介), however it cannot be verified due to the fact that in the artist photo he is hiding his facial parts. However, both Daisuke and Mikoto started their activities as a musician in the same year under the same recording company in 2016.[17][18]
Members
[edit]- Mikoto (命, Mikoto) (2016–present) - vocalist, guitarist, composer, music-video director (2015–present)
- Ryuuya (龍矢, Ryuuya, born 10 May 1996) - bassist, ex-guitarist (2018–present)
- Kagemaru (影丸, Kagemaru, born 25 February 1995) - drummer (2018–present)
Past members
[edit]- Jin (刃, Jin) - guitarist (2016-2018)
- Aoshi (蒼梓, Aoshi) - bassist (2016-2019)
Discography
[edit]As of the 2023, the band has released 4 studio albums, 3 compilation albums, 8 mini albums, 1 single and 4 video-albums.[19]
Albums
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| JPN Oricon [3] | ||
| Zigzag Ichi: Dai Sakkai （慈愚挫愚 壱 〜大殺界〜） |
|
71 |
| Zigzag Ni: Shintenchi （慈愚挫愚 弐 〜真天地〜） |
|
- |
| Zigzag San: Mugen （慈愚挫愚 参 -夢幻-） |
|
3 |
| Zigzag Yon: Saikou （慈愚挫愚 四 -最高-） |
|
5 |
Extended plays
[edit]| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| JPN Oricon [3] | ||
| Tsunagaritai （繋がりたい） |
|
— |
| Shikiri ga Kirai (仕切りが嫌い) |
|
— |
| Okini （オキニ） |
|
— |
| Okira (オキラ) |
|
- |
| "Menhera" Hajimemashita" ("メンヘラ"はじめました) |
|
- |
| Kuso Menshi ne (糞麺氏ね) |
|
- |
| Pesa Shell Vezeru (ペサ・シェルヴェゼル) |
|
- |
| Hakyunamatata (ハキュナマタタ) |
|
17 |
Compilations
[edit]| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| JPN Oricon | ||
| Hajimete no Zigzag （はじめてのじぐざぐ） |
|
150 |
| Shintenchi Kaibyaku Shudan Zigzag Shiroban/Kuroban （-真天地開闢集団-ジグザグ 白盤/黒盤） |
|
- |
Singles
[edit]| Year | Single | Peak chart positions | Formats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPN [20] |
JPN Physical [20] | |||
| 2018 | "Kaeritai keno Kaerenai" （帰りたいけど帰れない） |
- | 80 | CD, digital download, streaming |
Video albums
[edit]| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| JPN Oricon [3] | ||
| Zigzag Mv Shut: Ichi (慈愚挫愚 MV集 -壱-) |
|
4 |
| Zig Zag 5 Shuunen Kinen: Hakyuna Matata (慈愚挫愚 5周年記念禊～ハキュナマタタ～) |
|
4 |
| Zenkoku Akuryō Taiji: Mugen (全国悪霊退治 -夢幻-) |
|
5 |
| Nihonbudōkan Tandoku Misogi: ZigZag (日本武道館単独禊『慈愚挫愚』) |
|
2 |
| Zigzag Mv Shut: Ni (慈愚挫愚 MV集 -弐-) |
|
8 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "About 真天地開闢集団ジグザグ". YouTube.
- ^ ビーイング系アーティスト (in Japanese). uta-net. Retrieved 2008-12-14.
- ^ a b c d e "-真天地開闢集団-ジグザグの作品売上ランキング" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
- ^ "ファンの皆様、関係者の皆様". -真天地開闢集団-ジグザグ 公式サイト. Archived from the original on 2018-02-09. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
- ^ "-真天地開闢集団-ジグザグ、新たな一面が垣間見える1stシングル発売決定" (in Japanese). okmusic.jp. 13 May 2018.
- ^ "２０年ぶり復活のWandsが再始動" (in Japanese). sanspo. 17 November 2019.
- ^ "新ボーカルを迎えた「第５期Wands」大阪で２０年ぶりの再始動パフォーマンス" (in Japanese). Hochi News. 17 November 2019.
- ^ "-真天地開闢集団-ジグザグBa.蒼梓、2019年1月25日(金) BIGCAT公演をもって脱退". ViSULOG. フェイクスター. 2018-11-29. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
- ^ "-真天地開闢集団-ジグザグの「禊」とは？ 初の武道館公演に挑むバンドの魅力をメンバーの言葉と共に紐解く | OKMusic". OK Music (in Japanese). 2022-08-25. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
- ^ "ZigZag uplifts spirits with calming "Promise" music video". JROCK NEWS. 2020-04-05. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
- ^ "-Breakout 9月度オープニング・トラック- 真天地開闢集団 - #ジグザグ(@shintenchi0601)「Requiem」" (in Japanese). 2022-11-22. Retrieved 2023-01-17.
- ^ "「Show By Rock!! Fes A Live」インディーズバンド"-真天地開闢集団-ジグザグ"とのタイアップが決定". 4Gamer.net. 2022-02-18. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
- ^ "-真天地開闢集団-ジグザグ 初の日本武道館単独禊で証明した唯一無二の魅力". 2022-11-22. Retrieved 2023-01-17.
- ^ "New Album from -Shintenchi Kaibyakushudan- Zigzag". JaME. 2023-09-29. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
- ^ "Zigzag - "Zigzag yon -saikou-" album details and new look". Crimson Lotus. 2023-09-01. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
- ^ "-zigzag.mikoto 14 November 2019#私は上原大史ではなく#命様だ". Instagram. 2019-11-14. Retrieved 2023-01-17.
- ^ "Daisuke Haibara (灰原 大介) profile". 2019-11-14. Retrieved 2023-01-17.
- ^ "灰原 大介 Profile". d-go.jp. 2019-11-14. Retrieved 2023-01-17.
- ^ "ZigZag 作品". ZigZag Official Website (in Japanese).
- ^ a b "真天地開闢集団-ジグザグのシングル売上ランキング". Oricon Style (in Japanese). Retrieved 23 December 2016.
External links
[edit]- Official website (in Japanese)