Lareine is a Japanese visual kei band. They became very successful in the indie scene in the late '90s and had several lineup changes, eventually settling down with vocalist Kamijo, guitarist Mayu, bassist Emiru, and drummer Machi. On March 26th, 1996, they marked their first anniversary of band activity with a concert at Shinjuku Loft. On that same anniversary in 1999, Lareine left the indie scene with the promotional event "Romance Kakumei" (Romance Revolution) and their last indie concert in Shibuya, which was filmed for the live video "Chantons l'amour." That anniversary was such a happy memory for them that they continued to schedule commemorative concerts in the latter stage of their career. Lareine made their official major-label debut with Sony Musical Entertainment in May 1999 with the single "fiancailles."

In 2000, 3 members decided to leave. Emiru wished to leave due to musical differences; after his decision, Machi also decided to leave for the same reason. Mayu, feeling that Lareine would not be the same without them, also withdrew from Lareine. After their last concerts together, the "Miss Carmila" tour in 8/2000, Kamijo continued alone, still using the band name "Lareine." He released 1 single ("Grand Pain") and 2 albums ("Scream" and the fan club-only version "Vampire Scream"). After a concert at Shinjuku Liquid Room in 12/00, Kamijo took some time off and joined the band New Sodmy for a year and a half.

On March 26 2003, Lareine officially ...

Kamijo is the vocalist of a popular japanese visual-kei band called Lareine. Along with guitarist Mayu, bassist Emiru and drummer Machi Kamijo has turned Lareine into a great success. Releasing 12 albums (Blue Romance, Lillie Charlotte, The Last of Romance, Scream, Reine de Fleur, Etude, Crystal Letos, Never Cage, Reincarnation, Winter Romantic, Deep Forest and Imperial Concerto) 22 singles (I'll not list them due to the fact the list is far too long) and 2 live dvds (Chantons L'amour Tour 1999 and Scarlet Majesty Tour 2003) the band has gained an overwhelming amount of popularity. The band has now begun touring outside Japan.

In the year 2000 Lareine suffered a horrible breakup. With the departure of drummer Machi soon followed guitarist Mayu and bassist Emiru. Kamijo tried to carry on as a soloist releasing the album Scream with his own work but still under the band's name as the music was played by the former members. After the release of already scheduled for release albums Reine de Fleur and Etude Kamijo released the album Crystal Letos as a message for the other members (Mayu, Emiru, Machi). He succeeded in getting Mayu and Emiru back. Machi however did not wish to return.

In early 2001 Larine was put on hold. Kamijo and Mayu joined the band New Sodmy later in the year. Emiru went off and formed his band Ribbon. Machi had gone off to form his own band called Chantons L'amour (not to be mistaken by the band's legendary tour of 1999). After New Sodmy's first conc...