After 10 years, 和楽器バンド (Wagakki Band) will suspend activities indefinitely on 12/31 (at the end of 2024).
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Well there goes an interesting band…
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I hope everyone begins new projects after hiatus, so much talent in one band. It’s a shame to see they go
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yeah, they said the members will still be active in music
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This is very unfortunate. Rip
Hugeeeeee blow. They will be super missed 
BEST Album『ALL TIME BEST ALBUM THANKS 〜八奏ノ音〜』
Scheduled for release on October 9, 2024 (Wed).
[CD]
01 Roku Chōnen to Ichiya Monogatari (Re-Recording)
02 Senbonzakura (Re-Recording)
03 Hanabi (Re-Recording)
04 Kishikaisei (Re-Recording)
05 Ame nochi Kanjōron (Re-Recording)
06 Sasameyuki (Re-Recording)
07 Ignite
08 Jōkei Effecter
09 Singin’ for…
10 Nichirin
11 Gekka Bijin
*Note: Featured on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” for October and November 2020.
12 Sakura Rising with Amy Lee of EVANESCENCE
13 Starlight (I vs I ver.)
*Note: Theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 PM drama “Ichikei no Karasu”
14 Seimei no Aria
*Note: Opening theme for the TV anime “MARS RED”
15 Blue Daisy
16 The Beast
*Note: Opening theme for the anime Hamma Baki Season 2
17 GIFT (New Song)
18 Yaso Emaki (New Song)
■Limited Edition LIVE Version (CD + Blu-ray)
CD + Blu-ray: ¥8,580 (incl. tax) / UMCK-7253
[Blu-ray Content]
10th Anniversary Best Live Selection
Includes live footage making its debut as a product, featuring selected tracks from the 10th-anniversary live performances.
◆Recorded songs
01.Senbonzakura from 2014.1.31 at clubasia
02.ikusa-ikusa- from 2015.5.23 METROCK2015 *First commercialization!
03.HANGEKINO YAIBA from 2015.9.10 NHK E-Tele “Law of R” *First commercialization!
04.Kishikaisei from 2016.8.13 RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL 2016 *First commercialization!
05.AME NOCHI KANJOURON from 2017.9.13 NHK “Shibuya no Oto” *First commercialization!
06.Senbonzakura from 2018.9.22 Inazuma Rock Festival 2018 *First commercialization!
07.Akatsuki no Ito from 2019.11.23 Wagakki Band Japan Tour 2019 REACT ~New Chapter~ FINAL
08.HAKANAKUMO UTSUKUSHIINOWA from 2020.2.16 Premium Symphonic Night Vol.2 ~Live & Orchestra~ in Osaka Castle Hall
09.Ignite from 2020.8.16 Midsummer New Year’s Party 2020 Yokohama Arena ~Celestial Bridge~
10.Starlight from 2021.5.14 NHK “SONGS OF TOKYO” *First commercialization!
11.Yoshiwara Lament from 2022.1.9 Wagakki Band Grand New Year’s Party 2022 Nippon Budokan ~Hasso Kenroku~
12.SEIMEINOARIA from 2023.9.7 Wagakki Band Japan Tour 2023 I vs I *First video!
13.Sasameyuki from 2023.9.7 Wagakki Band Japan Tour 2023 I vs I *First video!
14.The Beast from 2024.1.07 Wagakki Band Grand New Year Party 2024 Nippon Budokan ~Yae no Tsubasa~
- Trading Card Ver. A: One of 9 types randomly included
■Limited Edition Document Version (CD + DVD)
CD + DVD: ¥5,280 (incl. tax) / UMCK-7254
[DVD Content]
Documentary footage featuring behind-the-scenes of the recording process.
- Trading Card Ver. B**: One of 9 types randomly included
■CD Only Version (2CD)
2CD: ¥4,290 (incl. tax) / UMCK-1778
Disc 2 includes 8 instrumental tracks, including new songs recorded specifically for this album.
*Note: Instrumental tracks are included only in the CD Only Version.
- Trading Card Ver. C: One of 9 types randomly included
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As x-posted here, Drums: 山葵(Wasabi) (和楽器バンド(Wagakki BAND)) posted yesterday he was diagnosed with early stage colon cancer. A successful operation was recently performed and recovery is in full swing.
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