EGOIST are crossing the dimensional borders – just “who” is EGOIST?

21.May.2016 | FEATURES / MUSIC

Do any of you know a music group called “EGOIST”? With Inori Yuzuriha on lead vocals, the group made their major debut in Winter of 2011. Inori Yuzuriha is a persona voiced by singer chelly, who has a relaxing yet stout singing voice. The group have released a total of 6 singles to date, all of which have entered the Top 10. They never fail to gain tremendous support from their listeners. Some of you reading this might feel a little uncomfortable. That’s right. The truth is, EGOIST are a fictional band that were born from a certain title. Let us take a look at the true identity of this girl.

The Existence of “Inori Yuzuriha”, the Heroine
Inori Yuzuriha is the vocalist of the popular internet group EGOIST in the anime series “Guilty Crown” which originally aired on noitaminA. The story tells of protagonist Shu Ouma who encounters the girl singer, and the adventure begins from there.

The person in charge of the sound production was none other than ryo of the famous music group supercell, who has created many popular Vocaloid songs with the Hatsune Miku voicebank, such as “Melt” and “Black★Rock Shooter”.
Additionally, the original illustrations for the anime were provided by popular illustrator Redjuice, who is also a member of supercell. However, the requests for both ryo and Redjuice to participate in the project were very different.

Vocalist chelly was even picked as top in a supercell vocal audition in June 2011. She was only 17 at the time she was chosen, but Inori was fittingly 16-years old, so her age was perfect.

Her refreshing voice was amply demonstrated in their first single “Departures ~Anata ni Okuru Ai no Uta~” which also served as the ending theme for the series.

 

chelly’s whispering-like voice that sounds like she is talking develops through the first and second verses of the song as the sound gradually becomes more and more dramatic, and when the chorus drops we are hit with an overwhelming climax as chilly sings at the top of her voice, almost as if had been pent up and is now gushing out. She manages to synchronise perfectly with character Inori Yuzuriha, whose mysterious aura and expressionless face is brought to liberation with through the singing.

The details regarding Inori’s personality and her role in the series are a spoiler so I won’t mention them here, but her persuasive power that comes from her charisma lies in chelly’s vocals.

The Girl from the Scenario: Toward a Unique Artist
Just when people wondered if the her project was really going to end there after Guilty Crown had finished airing, it was announced that they would be providing the ending theme for the anime series “PSYCHO-PASS”, which also aired on noitaminA. But it was not to be chelly performing as an individual artist, but in fact her continuation as part of EGOIST.

It can be said that this example as seen from the music market nowadays is unprecedented with its blurring of both a real world and fantasy artist/idols.

There have been examples of characters in stories that are musicians that have gone on to become very popular in the real world. For example, the talented singer May’n grew popular as a result of providing the singing voice for the “Galactic Fairy” Sheryl Nome from the Sci-fi anime series “Macross Frontier”. There were subsequently many live performances held to celebrate Sheryl, however it wasn’t Sheryl’s name that graced people for each one, but May’n’s.

It is a rare thing for the vocalist in charge to not reveal their face to the point where even after the series has finished airing, the original character’s face is used as the lead member.

Experiencing a Fantastical Live Performance
As new songs continued to be released, the curtain to a new stage was lifted for EGOIST as they began their march to delivering energetic live performances, starting with Anime Festival Asia Singapore back in 2013.

The show was publicised as a fictional artist who was to perform. The performance made use of a screen that displayed the 2D anime character, completely captivating the enchanted audience. However, EGOIST did not stop there.

They used real-time CG synthesis system “LiveAR” and high precision motion capture system “MVN” to link together chelly’s movements with Inori Yuzuriha in real time, which successfully enhanced the realism of Inori on stage.

Talk of EGOIST is constantly growing. They toured live houses around Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka throughout 2014, and held their first one-man live overseas in Hong Kong in 2015.
They have started this year’s tour “EGOIST Greeting Tour 2016” already, beginning on May 4th. It is predicted that they will gain a lot more slaves to their music this time around too.

EGOIST aren’t supported solely for their uniqueness.
ryo creates the music and chelly sings.
And their charming synergy with Inori Yuzuriha and her charisma also gains them countless fans.
Their ability to be so well-received may as a result of all of this may very be what makes them different from regular artists.

EGOIST are certainly a “living” virtual artist. Their new single “KABANERI OF THE IRON FORTRESS” will be hitting shelves on May 25th, so be sure to check it out!

 

EGOIST http://www.egoist-inori.jp/

Original Text: Kakoi (SHUTTER)

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    The single’s title track Sakase ya Sakase will be used as the main theme for the upcoming anime film Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: The Battle of Unato which is releasing on May 10, 2019. Described as a “killer tune,” the song was performed during the group’s ongoing fan club tour EGOIST showcase*005 and plunges EGOIST into new musical territory with the use of traditional Japanese instruments that reflect the animated film.

     

    The tour was set to end at Zepp DiverCity Tokyo on March 31, but due to demand from the tickets selling out a follow-up show will take place at the same venue on April 6.

    The other tracks on the single include a cover of the traditional English nursery rhyme London Bridge is Falling Down as well as The Everlasting Guilty Crown Nightcore mix, a remix of one of the duo’s most famous songs from their early days. The illustration above released for the new record was drawn by redjuice.

  • Concert Review: EGOIST Announce 2018 Asia Tour at Hong Kong Show on June 23

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    Pop music duo EGOIST produced by member Ryo (Supercell) released their greatest hits album Greatest Hits 2011-2017 “Alter Ego” at the end of last year which has gone on to perform successfully in both the physical and digital versions.

     

    Songwriter Ryo and vocalist Chelly performed at Kitec-Star Hall in Hong Kong on June 23. At the very end of the show, they announced a 2018 Asia tour which earned wild applause from the crowd.

    The venue was packed with 1,500 fans, and a strange air of excitement filled the room as they waited for the anticipated arrival. Everything cut to black, signalling the start of a memorable night, as Euterpe began to play. The song is popular as one of the insert songs heard in the anime series Guilty Crown. EGOIST are known for originating in the anime series where they performed as a fictional band, eventually going on to huge success in the real world.

     

    With the song over, and the crowd already fallen into the world of EGOISTThe Everlasting Guilty Crown began to play. The instant it came on, there were howls of joy so fierce it almost felt like the building was coming down.

     

    A string of popular hits followed, including Extra terrestial Biological EntitiesAme, Kimi o Tsurete, and Suki to Iwareta Hi. The set was hit after hit, leaving no time to breathe and leading the excitement to an ever-growing rise.

     

    When a breather finally came, the duo greeted fans in Chinese. This was their second performed in Hong Kong. They spoke warmly to fans, who clapped over and over.

    Things cranked up into full gear as they performed some of their most well-known songs, including ReloadedKabaneri of the Iron Fortress, and Namae no Nai Kaibutsu. To finish up the main part of the show they played their treasured ballad Kimi Sora Kiseki which brought fans together as one.

    Cries and clapping sounded through the room as fans called for an encore. Chelly stepped out onto stage once more, and surprised everyone with some covers. First up was Désir by GARNiDELiA which she co-performed together at a previous concert. This was followed by the famous Kimi no Shiranai Monogatari by Supercell, another band spearheaded by Ryo. The Hong Kong fans couldn’t predict there would be surprise covers like this, and it showed in their explosive excitement. The concert finished with EGOIST’s debut single Departures ~Anaya ni Okuru Ai no Uta~.

    Just when everyone thought there couldn’t be anymore surprises, the words “EGOIST ASIA TOUR 2018” appeared on screen, satisfying the anticipation of fans already waiting for the next show.

     

    EGOIST will begin their 2018 Asia tour at the end of August, which also includes dates in Japan.

     

    ■Information
    EGOIST ASIA TOUR 2018

    August 31, 2018 @ Indonesia Convention Exhibition, Indonesia

    Open TBA / Start TBA

    http://sozo.sg/home/

     

    September 2, 2018 @ Zepp Osaka Bayside, Osaka

    Open 16:00 / Start 17:00

    Enquiries: 0570-200-888

     

    September 3, 2018 @ Zepp Nagoya, Aichi

    Open 18:00 / Start 19:00

    Enquiries: 052-320-9100

     

    September 8, 2018 @ Zepp BIG BOX Singapore, Singapore

    Open 18:00 / Start 19:00

    http://sozo.sg/home/

     

    September 16, 2018 @ Fukuoka Civic Hall, Fukuoka

    Enquiries: 092-714-0159

     

    September 22, 2018 @ SENDAI GIGS, Miyagi

    Open 16:00 / Start 17:00

    Enquiries: 022-217-7788

     

    September 24, 2018 @ Zepp Sapporo, Hokkaido

    Open 16:00 / Start 17:00

    Enquiries: 011-614-9999

     

    October 6, 2018 @ 信義劇場Legacy MAX, Taipei

    Open 17:00 / Start 18:00

    Enquiries: contact@abigart.com

     

    October 19, 2018 @ Zepp DiverCity Tokyo, Tokyo

    Open 18:00 / Start 19:00

     

    October 20, 2018 @ Zepp DiverCity Tokyo, Tokyo

    Open 16:00 / Start 17:00

    Enquiries: 050-5533-0888

     

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    Advance: ¥5,400 (Includes Tax / Separate Drink Fee Applies)

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    *The Fukuoka Civic Hall, SENDAI GIGS and Zepp Sapporo concerts are all reserved seating.

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    Overseas Dates

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    Singapore: VVIP SG$158 / VIP SG$128 / GA SG$98

    Taipei: A Area NT$3,800 / B Area NT$2,800 / C Area NT$2,200 / Wheelchair Area NT$1,400

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    Overseas Dates

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    Ticket Window: June 25 at 10:00 – July 2 at 23:59 (Via CN Play Guide. Tickets allocated randomly.)

    *2 tickets per person, per concert.

    *Target: Long-term members of the EGOIST fan club EGOISTix*fam at 1 year or more. Must have applied before July 1, 2017.

     

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  • EGOIST will hold live concerts in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya. The cover song of “supercell” will be performed

    08.January.2018 | MUSIC

    EGOIST is an imaginary artist produced by ryo (supercell).

    The best album of EGOIST (CD/Internet distribution) released on the 27th of December (Wed.) is gaining much popularity and the band held, “EGOIST Special gig ‘ALTER EGO’” on the 29th (Fri.) of December last year at Zepp DiverCity.

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    This live was broadcasted at Zepp Osaka Bayside and Zepp Nagoya under the name of “ EGOIST sync*001 / Special gig ‘ALTER EGO.’”

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    The charm of EGOIST’s live is the fact that they use the latest motion capture technology. The performance of the vocal of the band chelly is detected with special cameras and Cho Inori (the vocal of EGOSIT in the animation), the heroin of the animation “Guilty Clown” resonates to chelly’s movements.

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    The forth song was “Sukito Iwareta Hi,”a fast-tempo digital song which was distributed on the Internet and the audience were drawn into the world of EGOIST. After the song was finished, they performed MC performance and inflamed the fans. The voice of the audience in the venues of Nagoya and Osaka could be heard at the venue in Tokyo and the whole venue was filled with a sense of unity.

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    They also performed some popular songs including,“Reloaded” and “Namae no Nai Kaibutsu” and the audience were filled with excitement! After that, they performed “KABANERI OF THE IRON FORTRESS” and “Eiyu Unmei no Uta.” The strong voice of chelly heated up the venue. Lastly, they performed superb ballads such as“Ghost of a smile,” “Kono Sekaide Mitsuketa Mono,” “Kimisora Kiseki” and the live was finished.

    After the anchor, the vocal cehlly reappeared on the stage and performed a fast-tempo rock number “It’s all about you.” The set list of the live included many B-side songs, not just songs included in the best album based on chelly’s wish to reflect on the history of EGOIST.

    The live successfully delivered the charms of the band to many people who listened to EGOIST’s music for the first time, not just old fans.

     

    As a second and third song of the anchor part, they performed a cover song which are “The Bravery” and “Kokuhaku” of supercell lead by the producer of the band ryo. The audience went wild while the songs were performed. “Kokuhaku” is the latter ending theme of the animation“Guilty Crown”which is a message song given from the main character of the animation Shu to the heroin/vocal of the band Cho Inori. The venue was filled with excitement with this surprise and the live ended with “All Alone With You.”

     

    chelly reappeared on the stage in response to the applause of fans and performed the debut single of EGOIST “Departures ~Anatani Okuru Ai no Uta~.” The voice of chelly singing this song gently filled the venue and some of the fans were crying. EGOIST Special gig “ALTER EGO” ended on a high note.

    Keep your eyes focused on EGOIST’s storm of activities in store for this new year.

    ◼︎Information

    2017/12/27(Wed.) release
    GREATEST HITS 2011-2017 “ALTER EGO”
    URL:https://egoist.lnk.to/greatesthits2011-2017alterego

    Products
    [Fully included limited edition] ※quantity limited
    CD + Blu-ray + EGOISTAG 2011-2017(original dog tug – 10 set)
    Price: 9,500 yen (tax included)

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    Price: 4,500 yen (tax included)

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    Price: 4,000 yen (tax included)

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  • EGOIST surprise fans with Christmas street concert in 7 cities around Japan

    28.December.2017 | MUSIC

    EGOIST released their greatest hits album GREATEST HITS 2011-2017 “ALTER EGO” this week on December 27th. On Christmas Day, in the run up to the release of the CD, EGOIST also performed a special Christmas street concert simultaneously in seven cities across Japan.

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    EGOIST is a pop music duo produced by ryo (supercell) that spawned from the anime series Guilty Crown. Originally, EGOIST existed as a fictional band solely within the Guilty Crown universe, with EGOIST’s other half Chelly acting as the vocalist for the character Inori Yuzuriha. However, even after the anime’s broadcast the music unit have continued to put out content together and have even brought EGOIST to perform the main theme songs for other anime series.

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    The greatest hits album Christmas live show saw EGOIST steal the spotlight on giant advertising screens across Sapporo, Sendai, Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Hiroshima and Fukuoka. It was recently revealed that a strange countdown clock with the words “Present for the fam*” had appeared on EGOIST’s official website which was set to end on Christmas day. The Christmas present for the EGOIST fans was revealed to be the Christmas live show titled EGOIST christmas exhibition “Present for the *fam”. The concert was also streamed live on YouTube. Together with the street watchers and the audience at home, a total of around 7,000 people participated in this special night.

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    Once the clock turned 18:00 the title of the concert appeared simultaneously on all platforms, revealing the mystery surrounding the countdown clock. Shortly afterwards, Inori Yuzuriha stepped into view which sparked a chain reaction of uncontrollable excitement across fans in all locations. The first song to be performed was an a cappella of Silent Night to set the Christmastime mood. The people walking by in the street also found themselves stopping spontaneously from the beautiful voice of Inori Yuzuriha. After a short talk, the performance continued with two more songs: All Alone With You and Departures ~Anata ni Okuru Ai no Uta~. To close the 15-minute performance, a handwritten sign by both ryo (supercell) and Chelly was displayed onscreen together with the message “Merry Christmas.” You could catch glimpses of fans moved to tears by the show. It was one Christmas present they will never forget.

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    EGOIST are set to perform their EGOIST Special gig “ALTER EGO” show on December 29th, a concert to commemorate the release of their greatest hits album. The concert will be performed simultaneously in Nagoya and Osaka, titled EGOIST sync*001 / Special gig “ALTER EGO”. Full details for this unprecedented show can be found here.

     

    ■Information

    ▶︎Release Information

    GREATEST HITS 2011-2017 “ALTER EGO”

    On sale December 27, 2017

     

    [Limited Pressing Edition] *Limited stock

    CD + Blu-ray + EGOISTAG 2011-2017 (set of 10 original dog tags)

    Price: ¥9,500 (tax incl.)

    VVCL-1148~1150

     

    [First Press Limited Edition A]

    CD + Blu-ray

    Price: ¥4,500 (tax incl.)

    VVCL-1151~1152

     

    [First Press Limited Edition B]

    CD + DVD

    Price: ¥4,000 (tax incl.)

    VVCL-1153~1154

     

    [Regular Edition]

    CD Only

    Price: ¥3,000 (tax incl.)

    VVCL-1155

     

    ▶︎Tour Information

    EGOIST Special Gig – “ALTER EGO”

    Friday December 29, 2017

    Zepp DiverCity Tokyo (Tokyo)

    17:00 OPEN / 18:00 START

    *Tickets on sale from December 2nd

     

    [Planning & Production]

    INCS toenter inc. / Sony Music Labels / LIFE

     

    EGOIST sync*001 / Special Gig – “ALTER EGO”

    (Osaka & Nagoya venues to be synced with EGOIST Special gig “ALTER EGO”)

    ・Friday December 29, 2017

    Zepp Osaka Bayside (Osaka)

    17:00 OPEN / 18:00 START

    Contact: Kyodo Information (0570-200-888)

     

    ・Friday December 29, 2017

    Zepp Nagoya (Nagoya)

    17:00 OPEN / 18:00 START

    Contact: Sunday Folk Promotion (052-320-9100)

     

    [Planning & Production]

    INCS toenter inc. / Sony Music Labels / LIFE

     

    EGOIST Official Homepage: http://www.egoist-inori.jp/

     

  • The best album of EGOIST will be released in advance

    24.December.2017 | MUSIC

    EGOIST will release their first best album “GREATEST HITS 2011-2017 “ALTER EGO”on the 27th of December and in advance of this release, they will release the content of the album from the 22nd of December (Fri.).

     

    They are distributing the content of the album in high-resolution sound. The album won the first place in mora’s high-resolution chart and the animation category of iTunes. The album is gaining much popularity because the songs sound great (all songs included in the album are remastered).

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    In addition, EGOIST announced that they will hold “christmas exhibition“Present for the *fam”in seven big cities in Japan on the 25th of December right before the release date of their best album (the 27th of December (Wed.)).

     

    Also, they will hold a live commemorating the release of their best album called EGOIST Special gig “ALTER EGO” on the 29th of December (Fri.) in Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka. Don’t miss this hot live!

     

    Be sure to check out information RE EGOIST’s future work.

     

    ■Information

    ▶︎Release information

    GREATEST HITS 2011-2017 “ALTER EGO”

    2017/12/27(Wed.)

     

    <Full production limited edition> ※quantity limited

    CD + Blu-ray + EGOISTAG 2011-2017 (it comes with 10 original dog tags)

    Price: 9,500 yen (tax included)

     

    <First limited edition A>

    CD + Blu-ray

    Price: 4,500 yen (tax included)

     

    <First limited edition B>

    CD + DVD

    Price: 4,000 yen (tax included)

     

    <Normal edition>

    CD Only

    Price: 3,000 yen (tax included)

     

    ▶︎Live information

    EGOIST Special gig “ALTER EGO”

    2017/12/29 (Fri.)

    Tokyo Zepp Diver City Tokyo

    17:00 open / 18:00 start

    Contact: Disc Garage 050-5533-0888

     

    EGOIST official HP:http://www.egoist-inori.jp/

     

  • Mysterious countdown clock appears on EGOIST’s official homepage: “a present to the fans”

    20.December.2017 | MUSIC

    Japanese pop duo EGOIST will release their first ever greatest hits album GREATEST HITS 2011-2017 “ALTER EGO” on December 27th. A recent mysterious post made by EGOIST staff on the staff Twitter account on December 18th has attracted a great deal of attention among fans.

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    “Present for the *fam”

    Date: http://www.egoist-inori.jp/

    Place: more to be announced…

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    The cryptic message appears on EGOIST’s official homepage where it simply reads “Present for the *fam” along with a countdown clock. The message brings to mind the duo’s digital single “Welcome to the fam*” and can be interpreted as “a present to the fans”. Excitement is currently stirring the EGOIST fan base as they anticipate what exactly EGOIST plans to give them.

     

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    The release of EGOIST’s forthcoming greatest hits album and the strange countdown is the talk of the town right now with fans. The clock will ends on Christmas Day at 6pm. The location at which this present to the fans will take place is currently unknown but is listed as TBA.

     

    We look forward to seeing just what kind of present EGOIST has for its fans this Christmas. Stay tuned for more information.

     

    ■Information

    ▶︎Release Information

    GREATEST HITS 2011-2017 “ALTER EGO”

    On sale December 27, 2017

     

    [Limited Pressing Edition] *Limited stock

    CD + Blu-ray + EGOISTAG 2011-2017 (set of 10 original dog tags)

    Price: ¥9,500 (tax incl.)

    VVCL-1148~1150

     

    [First Press Limited Edition A]

    CD + Blu-ray

    Price: ¥4,500 (tax incl.)

    VVCL-1151~1152

     

    [First Press Limited Edition B]

    CD + DVD

    Price: ¥4,000 (tax incl.)

    VVCL-1153~1154

     

    [Regular Edition]

    CD Only

    Price: ¥3,000 (tax incl.)

    VVCL-1155

     

    ▶︎Tour Information

    EGOIST Special Gig – “ALTER EGO”

    Friday December 29, 2017

    Zepp DiverCity Tokyo (Tokyo)

    17:00 OPEN / 18:00 START

    *Tickets on sale from December 2nd

     

    [Planning & Production]

    INCS toenter inc. / Sony Music Labels / LIFE

     

    EGOIST sync*001 / Special Gig – “ALTER EGO”

    (Osaka & Nagoya venues to be synced with EGOIST Special gig “ALTER EGO”)

    ・Friday December 29, 2017

    Zepp Osaka Bayside (Osaka)

    17:00 OPEN / 18:00 START

    Contact: Kyodo Information (0570-200-888)

     

    ・Friday December 29, 2017

    Zepp Nagoya (Nagoya)

    17:00 OPEN / 18:00 START

    Contact: Sunday Folk Promotion (052-320-9100

     

    [Ticket Prices]

    Advance – ¥3,800 (tax incl. / separate compulsory drink charge)

    Same-Day – ¥4,400 (tax incl. / separate compulsory drink charge)

    *Tickets on sale December 9, 2017

    [Early Tickets]

    EGOIST OFFICIAL “EGOISTix*fam” Fan Club – Free Advance Reservations for members (4 per person)

    Ticket Window: November 25th @ 12:00 – December 2nd @ 23:59

    Result Announcements: December 5th @ 12:00

    Payment Window: Open from December 6th @ 22:00

     

    [Planning & Production]

    INCS toenter inc. / Sony Music Labels / LIFE

     

    EGOIST Official Homepage: http://www.egoist-inori.jp/

  • EGOIST’s Chelly celebrates 10th anniversary of “Melt” with a vocal cover

    09.December.2017 | MUSIC

    EGOIST is a two-member Japanese pop unit produced by ryo of Supercell. ryo’s big musical hit “Melt” celebrated its 10th anniversary on niconico on December 7, 2017.

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    As comments from fans flooded in on the video streaming site to toast the commemoration, EGOIST’s vocalist chelly posted a video of herself covering “Melt”, causing huge excitement. The video was posted on chelly’s official channel which was set up today, so be sure to check it out. Also, in the run up to EGOIST’s forthcoming greatest hits album, which is set to be released on December 27th, chelly will post more covers of songs that have influenced her.

     

    While we all wait for EGOIST’s greatest hits album to hit shelves, let’s enjoy chelly’s voice in her cover videos.

     

    ■Information

     

    GREATEST HITS 2011-2017 “ALTER EGO”

    On sale December 27, 2017

     

    chelly (EGOIST) Official Channel: http://ch.nicovideo.jp/egoist-official

     

    ■Release Information

    [Limited Pressing Edition] *Limited stock

    CD + Blu-ray + EGOISTAG 2011-2017 (set of 10 original dog tags)

    Price: ¥9,500 (tax incl.)

    VVCL-1148~1150

     

    [First Press Limited Edition A]

    CD + Blu-ray

    Price: ¥4,500 (tax incl.)

    VVCL-1151~1152

     

    [First Press Limited Edition B]

    CD + DVD

    Price: ¥4,000 (tax incl.)

    VVCL-1153~1154

     

    [Regular Edition]

    CD Only

    Price: ¥3,000 (tax incl.)

    VVCL-1155

     

    ■LIVE

    EGOIST Special Gig – “ALTER EGO”

    Friday December 29, 2017

    Zepp DiverCity Tokyo (Tokyo)

    17:00 OPEN / 18:00 START

    *Tickets on sale from December 2nd

     

    [Planning & Production]

    INCS toenter inc. / Sony Music Labels / LIFE

     

    EGOIST sync*001 / Special Gig – “ALTER EGO”

    (Osaka & Nagoya venues to be synced with EGOIST Special gig “ALTER EGO”)

    ・Friday December 29, 2017

    Zepp Osaka Bayside (Osaka)

    17:00 OPEN / 18:00 START

    Contact: Kyodo Information (0570-200-888)

     

    ・Friday December 29, 2017

    Zepp Nagoya (Nagoya)

    17:00 OPEN / 18:00 START

    Contact: Sunday Folk Promotion (052-320-9100

     

    [Ticket Prices]

    Advance – ¥3,800 (tax incl. / separate compulsory drink charge)

    Same-Day – ¥4,400 (tax incl. / separate compulsory drink charge)

    *Tickets on sale December 9, 2017

    [Early Tickets]

    EGOIST OFFICIAL “EGOISTix*fam” Fan Club – Free Advance Reservations for members (4 per person)

    Ticket Window: November 25th @ 12:00 – December 2nd @ 23:59

    Result Announcements: December 5th @ 12:00

    Payment Window: Open from December 6th @ 22:00

     

     

    [Planning & Production]

    INCS toenter inc. / Sony Music Labels / LIFE

     

  • EGOIST to make history by holding simultaneous performances in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya

    28.November.2017 | MUSIC

    EGOIST have drawn much attention on social media with the recent announcement of their forthcoming greatest hits album GREATEST HITS 2011-2017 “ALTER EGO” to be released on December 27th.

     

    A special live performance titled EGOIST Special gig “ALTER EGO” is planned for December 29th to celebrate the release of the album. But this won’t be any ordinary performance, as EGOIST are planning something completely new. The performance will be held across 3 venues in Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka – all at the same time. Many artists have held “live viewings” in the past, but EGOIST will be changing it up a bit for their concert.

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    Even if fans are in a different venue they will be synced with the main venue the entire time so they can enjoy the performance live. You could definitely say this is something only possible by EGOIST. Vocalist chelly’s movements will be motion captured. That data will be used to project Inori Yuzuriha, EGOIST’s fictional lead vocalist, on-stage in real time to simulate her singing and dancing on stage. chelly’s movements will be motion captured at Zepp DiverCity Tokyo, the main venue, to bring Inori Yuzuriha to life at Zepp Nagoya and Zepp Osaka Bayside.

     

    The lighting and sound will be exactly the same at all 3 venues, and the crowds in Nagoya and Osaka will be able to see the real chelly’s ongoing performance in Tokyo on the big screens so they can enjoy both ends.

     

    If you’re in Japan this winter, don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind performance made possible by EGOIST.

     

    ■Information

    Tour Information:

    ▶︎EGOIST Special gig “ALTER EGO”

    Friday December 29, 2017

    Zepp DiverCity Tokyo (Tokyo)

    17:00 OPEN / 18:00 START

    Contact: DISK GARAGE (050-5533-0888)

     

    ▶︎EGOIST sync*001 / Special gig “ALTER EGO”

    (Osaka & Nagoya venues to be synced with EGOIST Special gig “ALTER EGO”)

    Friday December 29, 2017

    Zepp Osaka Bayside (Osaka)

    17:00 OPEN / 18:00 START

    Contact: Kyodo Information (0570-200-888)

     

    Friday December 29, 2017

    Zepp Nagoya (Nagoya)

    17:00 OPEN / 18:00 START

    Contact: Sunday Folk Promotion (052-320-9100

     

    For information regarding tickets, please visit: http://www.egoist-inori.jp

     

  • EGOIST released the latest illustration of their first best album!

    10.November.2017 | MUSIC

    EGOIST announced that they are going to release their first “best album,” “GREATEST HITS 2011-2017 ‘ALTER EGO’”on the 27th of December and this news is gathering much attention in SNS.

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    The latest illustration which represents the best album was released. The illustration was created by the popular illustrator “redjuice” who has worked with the band before. The illustration of Inori Uzuriha who is looking at the ground while holding something important in her hand is superb. It seems that the illustration represents the songs which will be included in the best album.

     

    Can’t wait to buy the best album. Let’s check out what’s coming next.

     

    ■Information

    [Full-productive Limited Edition] ※quantity limited

    CD + Blu-ray + EGOISTAG 2011-2017(original dog tag – 10 sets)

    Price: 9,500 yen (tax included)

     

    [First-limited Edition A]

    CD + Blu-ray

    Price: 4,500 yen (tax included)

     

    [First-limited Edition B]

    CD + DVD

    Price: 4,000 yen (tax included)

     

    [Normal Edition]

    CD Only

    Price: 3,000 yen (tax included)

     

    ■CD’s content ※All songs are remastered

    • Eiyu Unmei no Uta
    • Welcome to the *fam
    • KABANERI OF THE IRON FORTRESS
    • Door
    • Ghost of a smile
    • Reloaded
    • Fallen
    • Suki to Iwareta Hi
    • All Alone With You
    • Kanaderu
    • Namae no Nai Kaibutsu
    • Planetes
    • The Everlasting Guilty Crown
    • Euterupe
    • Departures~Anatani Okuru Ai no Uta~

    ~Bonus Track~

    • Departures~Anatani Okuru Ai no Uta~ Acoustic Version

     

    ■DVD / Blu-ray content

    • “Departures ~Anatani Okuru Ai no Uta~” Music Video
    • “The Everlasting Guilty Crown” Music Video (TV Edit ver.)
    • “Planetes” Music Video
    • “Namae no Nai Kaibutsu” Music Video
    • “All Alone With You” Music Video
    • “Fallen” Music Video
    • “Reloaded” Music Video
    • “Ghost of a smile” Music Video
    • “Door” Music Video
    • “KABANERI OF THE IRON FORTRESS” Original Movie

    11.”Welcome to the *fam” Music Video

    12.“Eiyu Unemi no Uta” Original Movie

     

    ■LIVE

    2017/12/29 (Fri.)

    Tokyo / Zepp Diver City Tokyo

    17:00 open / 18:00 start

    【TEL】

    Disc Galage  050-5533-0888

    【Ticket fee】

    Pre-sold ticket ¥5,400(tax included/drink fee is not included)

    Same-day ticket ¥6,000(tax included/drink fee is not included)

    【Seats】1F standing/2F designated seats

    【Age limitation】

    No limitation(Children under 5 years old have to come with parents)

     

    【Pre-reservation】

    EGOIST OFFICIAL FC「EGOISTix*fam」Long-term dues-paying member pre-reservation (two ticket per person)

    2017,11,04 (Sat.) 10:00~ / 11,8 (Wed.) until 23:59 / CN play guide (lottery)

    [Lottery announcement] 11,10 (Fri.)

    [Paying period]  After the announcement is made ~ 11,13 (Mon.) 22:00

    ※Persons who entered the group before 2016,11,7 can purchase the tickets noted above.

     

    EGOIST OFFICIAL FC「EGOISTix*fam」Long-term dues-paying member pre-reservation (two ticket per person)

    2017,11,09 (Thurs.) 10:00~ / 11,13 (Mon.) until 23:59 / CN play guide (lottery)

     

    Family Mart Pre-reservation (four tickets per person)

    2017,11,14 (Tue.) 10:00~ / 11,20 (Mon.) until 23:59 / CN play guide (lottery)

     

    EGOIST OFFICIAL FC「EGOISTix*fam」Long-term dues-paying member pre-reservation (four tickets per person)

    2017,11,21 (Tue.) 10:00~ / 11,27 (Mon.) until 23:59 / CN play guide (lottery)

     

    OFFICIAL HP Pre-reservation (four tickets per person)

    2017,11,21 (Tue.) 10:00~ / 11,27 (Mon.) 23:59 / CN play guide (lottery)

     

    Eventer / Pre-reservation in each medium

    2017,11,21 (Tue.)~

     

    【Release date】2017,12,02 (Sat.)

     

    EGOIST official website: http://www.egoist-inori.jp/

     

  • EGOIST will release their first “best” album! Their year’s end special live will be held.

    03.November.2017 | MUSIC

    A mysterious countdown started on the website of EGOIST and the news is gathered much attention on SNS.

     

    The countdown reached 0 at 12:00 on the 1st of November and the announcement was made saying “the first “best” album of EGOIST “GREATEST HITS 2011-2017 “ALTER EGO”” will be sold from the 27th of December (Wed.).” The album will include all the singles released from 2011 to 2017 and the B-side songs selected by the vocal, Chelly. Moreover, the acoustic version of “Departures~Anatani Okuru Ai no Uta~” will be included in the album as a bonus track.

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    Plus, Ryo (supercell) remastered all the songs included in this album. It is a gorgeous “best” album created by EGOIST which has been offering songs to many popular animations.

     

    The amenity of the limited edition (DVD/Blu-ray) includes all the music videos released in the past and “EGOISTAG 2011-2017” will be included in the limited edition (quantity limited) as an amenity. The edition is a gorgeous product which comes with ten sets of limited dog tug with the illustration of “Cho Inori” of each single produced by redjuice.

     

    In addition, the band will hold a special live at Zepp Diver City Tokyo on the 29th of December (Fri.) in commemoration of the release of the “best” album! You can enjoy their hit songs.

     

    Can’t wait to listen to the first “best” album of EGOIST!

     

    ■Information

    [All-inclusive Limited Edition] ※quantity limited

    CD + Blu-ray + EGOISTAG 2011-2017(ten sets of original dog tag)

    Price: 9,500 yen (tax included)

     

    [First Limited Edition A]

    CD + Blu-ray

    Price 4,500 yen (tax included)

     

    [First Limited Edition B]

    CD + DVD

    Price: 4,000 yen (tax included)

     

    [Normal Edition]

    CD Only

    Price: 3,000 yen (tax included)

     

    ■Songs included in the album ※all the songs are remastered

    1. Eiyu Unmei no Uta
    2. Welcome to the *fam
    3. KABANERI OF THE IRON FORTRESS
    4. Door
    5. Ghost of a smile
    6. Reloaded
    7. Fallen
    8. Suki to Iwareta Hi
    9. All Alone With You
    10. Kanadenaru
    11. Namae no Nai Kaibutsu
    12. Planetes
    13. The Everlasting Guilty Crown
    14. Euterupe
    15. Departures~Anatani Okuru Ai no Uta~

    ~Bonus Track~

    1. Departures~Anatani Okuru Ai no Uta~ Acoustic Version

     

     

    ■DVD / Blu-ray – content

    1. “Departures ~Anatani Okuru Ai no Uta~” Music Video
    2. “The Everlasting Guilty Crown” Music Video (TV Edit ver.)
    3. “Planetes” Music Video
    4. “Namae no Nai Kaibutsu” Music Video
    5. “All Alone With You” Music Video
    6. “Fallen” Music Video

    7.“Reloaded” Music Video

    1. “Ghost of a smile” Music Video
    2. “Door” Music Video
    3. “KABANERI OF THE IRON FORTRESS” Original Movie

    11.”Welcome to the *fam” Music Video

    12.“Eiyu Unemi no Uta” Original Movie

     

     

    ■LIVE

    2017/12/29 (Fri.)

    Tokyo / Zepp Diver City Tokyo

    17:00 open / 18:00 start

    【Contact】

    Disc Garage 050-5533-0888

    【Ticket fees】

    Pre-sod ticket ¥5,400(tax included / drink fee is not included)

    Same-day ticket ¥6,000(tax included / drink fee is not included)

    【Seats】1F standing /2F designated seats

    【Age-limitation 】

    No age-limitation(children below five years old must come with their parents)

     

    【Pre-reservation】

     

    EGOIST OFFICIAL FC「EGOISTix*fam」(long-term dues-paying members can reserve the product initially – up to two tickets per person)

     

    2017,11,9 (Thurs.) 10:00 to 11,13 (Mon.) 23:59 – CN play guide (lottery)

     

    Family Mart pre-order (up to four tickets per person)

    2017,11,14 (Tue.) 10:00 to 11,20 (Mon.) 23:59 – CN play guide (lottery)

     

    EGOIST OFFICIAL FC「EGOISTix*fam」fee-free members can order initially(up to four tickets per person)

    2017,11,21 (Tue.) 10:00 to 11,27 (Mon.) 23:59 – CN play guide (lottery)

     

    OFFICIAL website pre-order (up to four tickets per person)

    2017,11,21 (Tue.) 10:00 to 11,27 (Mon.) 23:59 – CN play guide (lottery)

     

    Eventers / Pre-order – each medium

    After 2017,11,21 (Tue.)

     

    【Release date】

    2017,12,2 (Sat.)

     

    EGOIST official website:

    http://www.egoist-inori.jp/

     

  • EGOIST’s tour finale features special guest collaboration with GARNiDELiA!

    22.August.2017 | MUSIC

    “EGOIST”, the fictional artist band produced by Ryo (Supercell), opened their tour finale for “EGOIST” Greeting Tour 2017 (E/A) on Friday 18th August at Zepp Nagoya. The finale featured special guest GARNiDELiA, who took to the stage for their number “Désir”, which is the ending theme song of the TV anime “Fate/Apocrypha”. The tour included a collaboration performance of EGOIST’s best number “The Everlasting Guilty Crown” and much more – what a special way to mark the end of the tour!

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    The “EGOIST Greeting Tour 2017 E/A” included their new song “Eiyuu Unmei no Uta”, which was released for sale on Wednesday 16th August. This was performed at 7 lives in a total of 6 cities – Sapporo, Sendai, Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. A grand 10,000 people attended the tour. The venue quickly swelled up with the excitement of fans who overflowed the venue, especially at the grand finale held in Nagoya.

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    The venue suddenly blacked out, and as the sound of the intro to “Namae no nai Kaibutsu” resonated through the venue, the crowd began to cheer with excitement. The venue was heated up with “KABANERI OF THE IRON FORTRESS”, leaving the vocalists out of breath from the start. EGOIST drew the audience into their world with their third song “Door”. The toned-down nature of this song did not fail to capture the audience.

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    The singers then took their first break to welcome the audience with a big smile. This live marked the first ever live broadcast of EGOIST, so the performers greeted not just the fans in the venue, but also viewers watching the broadcast. After talking about the current popular TV anime “Fate/Apocrypha”, they performed the opening theme song “Eiyuu Unmei no Uta”. During this song, vocalist INORI dressed in the same armour and headwear as Ruler from the series. Her magnificent grand voice swallowed the fans.

     

    The performance continued with “Fallen”, “Welcome to the *fam” and “Reloaded”. These upbeat songs electrified the audience with enthusiasm. After hitting the climax, the second half of the live was toned down, where Chelly’s vocals shone through mid-tempo ballads. After the three songs “Ghost of a smile”, “All Alone With You”, and “Eien”, it was time for the final song; “Departures 〜 Anata ni Okuru Ai no Uta”. Many fans could not hold back their tears.

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    In response to the audience screaming for an encore, Chelly reappeared on stage, calling special guest GARNiDELiA back to the stage. For the whole tour, EGOIST covered different songs in the “Fate” TV anime series for each venue. For the tour finale held in Nagoya, GARNiDELiA, who was in charge of the ending theme song of “Fate/Apocrypha”, was called forward to finish the special live with the ending song “Désir”.

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    GARNiDELiA’s stunning performance was met with a large applause. However, EGOIST and GARNiDELiA had a surprise up their sleeve. Upon announcing their collaboration song, Chelly signalled the start of the song with “So, please listen!” The intro for one of EGOIST’s best numbers “The Everlasting Guilty Crown” reverberated through the venue, triggering cheers and screams from the audience that shook the whole building.

     

    The unimaginable, special collaboration of this famous song lifted the day, leaving fans tingling with excitement. Amongst the roaring crowd, GARNiDELiA stood on the stage, presenting “Kimi Sora Kiseki” – an ultimate fan favourite. With that, the live came to a close.

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    No other venue gave such an applause as this one. Although the live finished at this location, the applause rang for such a long time that Chelly made another appearance on stage. The performers also announced their special single coupling track for “Eiyuu Unmei no Uta”, which includes a version with English lyrics called “Eiyu Fate’s Song”. The applause roared even more in response to their surprise entrance on stage. It was great to know that the “EGOIST Greeting Tour 2017 (E /A)” ended on such a high note.

     

    ■Information

    EGOIST: “Eiyuu Unmei no Uta”

    Sunday 16th July 2017

    Advanced full broadcast

    https://EGOIST.lnk.to/eiyuuunmeinouta

    CD Release date: Wednesday 16th August 2017

     

     

    【First-run limited edition version】(VVCL-1078~1079)

    CD+DVD (Eiyuu Unmei no Uta) Original movie version

    EGOIST patterned Tall Digipak

    AR poster included

    ¥1,900(tax included)

     

    【Standard edition】(VVCL-1080)

    CD only

    AR poster included(First press version only)

    ¥1,400(tax included)

     

    【Limited edition version/Anime disc】 (VVCL-1081~1082)

    CD+DVD(TV anime Fate/Apocrypha opening theme song credits movie)

    Character drawing pattern finish Tall Digipak designed by Konoe Ototsugu

    ¥1,700(tax included)

     

     

    GARNiDELiA 「Désir」

    Release date: Wednesday 23rd August 2017

     

     

    【First-run limited edition version】(VVCL-1101~1102)

    CD+DVD

    Includes one of four trading card designs (selected at random)

    ¥1,620(tax included)

     

    【Standard version】(VVCL-1103)

    CD only

    Includes one of four trading card designs (selected at random)

    *Available for first press version only

    ¥1,296(tax included)

     

    【Limited edition version/Anime disc】 (VVCL-1104~1105)

    CD+DVD

    Anime disc available in Digipak

    Anime jacket-patterned sticker inlcuded

    ¥1,620(tax included)

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