Tetora

Great look into the colorful (live-limited) mind of Hiroki.
 
Resistar mix was really awesome, still want them to do another big one like BPR. This one was easier to get even if it wasn`t a `big`release.
 
Also I am presuming you got all those signatures, lucky!
 
Without VK I may never have imagined listening to vocals like some of these bands, I might not think that anyone could pull it off, but thankfully, I have been shown the light, and love it (even if I have trouble singing along).
 
Blitz you got me more into, but you showed me so much that I still need to play catch up, ah well, let`s see where the future will bring us!

DADAROMA - 「最終電車」(Saishuudensha)



 

Standout Track: 最終電車 (Saishuudensha)

 

DADAROMA - dadaism#1



 

Standout Track(s): SEX! / 「溺れる魚」「Oboreru Sanaka」

 

Dead Children - Haunted Vox



 

Standout Track: Black Lily

 

Develop One's Faculties - reincarnation



 

Standout Track: insert memory

 

Devil Kitty - 雌豚解体新書 (Mesubuta Kaitaishinsho)



 

Standout Track: Chalmmy

 

DEZERT - 「暫定的オカルト週刊誌①」 (「Zanteiteki Occult Shukanshi①」)



 

Standout Track: ゴシック (Gothic)

 

DEZERT - 「変」 (「Hen」)



 

Standout Track: 「変」 (「Hen」)

 

DIAWOLF - REBELLION



 

Standout Track : REBELLION

 

DIAWOLF - TURBLUENCE



 

Standout Track: Turbulence

 

DiSPiИA - Coward TV



 

Standout Track: Coward TV

 

DuelJewel - Jewel



 

Standout Track: Beauty of the lie

 

FEST VAINQUEUR - ペルソナ傷女 (Persona Shoujou)



 

Standout Track: ペルソナ傷女 (Persona Shoujou)

 

Ｆｉｘｅｒ- 孤慟 -into the vortex- (Koudou -into the vortex-)



 

Standout Track: 孤慟 -into the vortex- (Koudou -into the vortex-)

 

ＧＡＧＡ - 恍惚の花－コウコツノハナ－ (Kokotsu no Hana)



 

Standout Track: Death Parade

 

glamscure - Subliminal



 

Standout Track: Fruitless

 

GRIMOIRE-グリモア- - ぼくとタルパ (Boku to Tulpa)



 

Standout Track: ぼくとタルパ (Boku to Tulpa)

Thanks for all the comments!
 
I also use that GiTS quote btw.
Also Gazette I still haven`t spun as much as their older stuff, but just the fact that they got back into my ears with this release was a good feeling.
 
I think MuCC swung a little bit back into doing what old-timers (hehe) can enjoy some-what with some tunes on their last album and this mini. Although I am a feverish fan of all their stuff from Karma on myself.
 
I listen to the same bands all the time but some new acts entered into my endless loop this year which is good.
 
Also something I forgot to say:
 
Thanks to everyone who shows me new music, or new ways to look at bands or even individual songs. A lot of people have inspired me, and added things into my life. I really appreciate it, and I am sure some people noticed bands that I stole from them, and things they showed me over the year.
 
Anyway, enough of that sappy moment, 2016 is upon us, let`s rock!

full albums, 10 — 1

 

10. "EPIC DAY" by B'z

 

 
After being assigned the title of 'best-selling artist in Japanese history', the long-serving duo in 'B'z' laughs in the face of retirement, and instead continues to pack arenas to the brim where it serves up great portions of quality Rock 'N' Roll on a silver platter. Do we still hunger for more? Oh yes, we most certainly do.
 
01. Las Vegas
02. 有頂天
03. Exit To The Sun
04. NO EXCUSE
05. アマリニモ
06. EPIC DAY
07. Classmate
08. Black Coffee
09. 君を気にしない日など
10. Man Of The Match
 
09. "Royale" by GOTCHAROCKA

 

 
As a fanatic of both Jui's and Jun's previous participation in VIDOLL and Phantasmagoria, I can not help but stay involved with their choices of movement — and there I believe myself to be one of the few individuals who remains eclectic about this extremely fun and clever assemblage of musicians, whose chemistry
continues to reflect on my everlasting love for UNDER CODE PRODUCTION records.
 
01. 撃愛
02. S or M
03. 恐想ロワイヤル
04. TAROT
05. Director’s cut
06. SNAKE CHANNEL
07. 赤い駅
08. Shortcake
09. Alarm
10. Starry eyes
11. Emotion
12. Happy
 
08. "BRILLIANT WORLD" by defspiral

 

 
After quite actually dismissing this group earlier in the year, defspiral are now another new contestant that made their way into my list of favourites simply by this astonishing collection of faultless Hard-Rock, most cherished when played with the volume turned up high. Vocalist Taka just about has that rough edge to his chords that make this unbelievably enjoyable, no matter the occasion.
 
01. NEW DAYLIGHT
02. SILVER ARROW
03. DREAM OF YOU
04. IN FLAMES
05. THANATOS
06. SERENADE
07. カナリア
08. FAR AWAY
09. ESTRELLA
10. BRILLIANT
11. CARNAVAL
 
07. "裏現" by COHOL

 

 
Every annual calendar deserves to encompass an absolute powerhouse, and 2015 has been a proficient year for the upcoming Post-Black horde going by the name of 'COHOL'. While haunting the less intensely freezing forests of Tokyo, we are still reminiscent of many brothers and sisters in the cold lands of Scandinavia.
 
01. 冷たい石
02. 下部構造
03. 暗君
04. 地に堕ちる
05. 葬送行進
06. 絶えぬ火
07. 病の元型
08. 急性期の終わり
 
06. "I AM MORTAL" by THE MORTAL

 

 
Who would have imagined that in this age, it was possible to navigate backwards into the olden Romantic era of spooks, witchcraft and vampirism? Mastermind Atsushi Sakurai and his supergroup 'THE MORTAL' have arranged for us a genius of gothic-horror favourites, compact in the grandly, beautiful full album 'I AM MORTAL'. 
 
01. 天使
02. DEAD CAN DANCE
03. Barbaric Man
04. 夢 -Deep Dream
05. Fantômas -展覧会の男
06. MOTHER
07. ギニョル
08. 月
09. PAIN DROP -It rains cats & dogs
10. グロテスク
11. Mortal
12. サヨナラワルツ
 
05. "少女喪失-syojosoushitsu-" by R指定

 

 
It is unquestionably rare for someone to enjoy every singular release that makes up one distinguished band's discography, but for me — so is the case with the young men of 'R指定'. Walking a lone desert of nonconformity, '少女喪失-syojosoushitsu-' is filled with originality and character, and makes up for all the legends we have seen coming and going.
 
01. 帝都に死す
02. 喪失-soushitsu-
03. サドマゾ
04. 終身旅行
05. 晩秋
06. 病ンデル彼女
07. 白いキャンバス、赤い絵の具
08. O.D
09. 八幡の薮知らず
10. 君はサブカルチャー
11. 殺したいくらい愛してる
12. THE廃人間
13. スーサイドメモリーズ
14. 焔-homura-
15. MELT DOWN
16. さらばビッチ
17. 誰かのメリークリスマス
18. LOVE is HAKATA
 
04. "Spectacular Nite -狂おしい夜について-" by D'ERLANGER

 

 
After what is nearing the thirty year mark, 'D'ERLANGER' continue to provide us with proportionate and uncompromised Hard-Rock, this album mixed with a taste of just about every respectable sub-genre available to the veterans, and therefore it would do on just about anyone's shelf. A pity, how undervalued they still are.
 
01. SEX ON THE CARPET
02. 狂おしい夜について
03. Cherry
04. Dance with me
05. SWEET EMOTION
06. DARLIN’ -2015
07. BABY
08. LULLABY -2015-
09. Candy In The Shape Of You -2015-
10. Skeleton Queen
11. CRAZY4YOU
 
03. "別世界" by DER ZIBET

 

 
The few spins that I have given this album have transported me back in time. The intelligence and craft with which this album has been composed is something I believed to no longer exist in our current era, but here comes 'DER ZIBET' in all its former and current glory; pummeling a melancholic and almost lugubrious proficiency at us, track after track.
 
01. 別世界への招待状 (ver.0)
02. METRO
03. Mr.Bad Trip
04. 時の亡命者
05. 月下美人
06. 黒い犬
07. トリックスターの憂鬱
08. MONDO MOVIE
09. 青空
10. 朝日を待ちながら
11. 傀儡使いの街
12. ドッペルゲンガー
13. 天使達のパ・ド・ドゥ
14. 別世界への招待状
 
02. "D.A.R.K -In the name of evil-" by lynch.

 

 
Being rather late to the party, I discovered the brilliant musicians of lynch. in early 2015 (after an extensive period of unjustified avoidance). Correlative to its predecessor which was equally and continuously solid, 'D.A.R.K. -In the name of evil-' does everything musically and instrumentally correct, warring itself as a deafening rival to everyone who dares to walk in its way, or footsteps.
 
01. INTRODUCTION
02. D.A.R.K.
03. ANTARES
04. EVOKE
05. GHOST
06. ILLUMINATI
07. ETERNITY
08. FALLEN
09. BEAST
10. INVADER
11. COSMOS
12. MELANCHOLIC
13. MOON
 
01. "Royal Blood -Revival Best-" by KAMIJO

 

 
Majestic, glorious, and famous for his immortal voice. This year was the one in which our nocturnal and aristocratic king took us back into his career spanning two whole decades, and our royalty did so splendidly by shining a new and bright light on well-known compositions, astride of a few new classics that will be heard by many an ear in the future to come. 
 
01. Emblem
02. Imperial Concerto
03. 薔薇は美しく散る
04. Aristocrat’s Symphony
05. 蝶の花
06. Audrey
07. この世で一番美しい薔薇よ
08. 冬東京
09. HEEL
10. God Palace -Method Of Inheritance-
11. Royal Blood

full albums, 20 — 11

 

20. "Beautiful Now" by INORAN

 

 
Never having listened to INORAN's solo-project precedently to this album, I was pleasantly surprised by how mellow and thorough this release rolls with it. Almost reminding me of the latest poppier works of 'Bon Jovi' (a band that I have adored ever since I made my first steps), 'Beautiful Now' is a very natural journey of pleasant Pop-Rock.
 
01. Beautiful Now
02. Might Never See, Might Never Reach
03. Awaking In Myself
04. 2LIME S (feat. Minhyuk, Peniel & Ilhoon)
05. Fading Memory
06. Lullaby of Winds
07. Something About You
08. Hold On
09. ピンク スパイダー
10. All We Are
 
19. "Ray" by the Raid.

 

 
the Raid. have woven together an album deserving of a great variety-award; with songs dallying between flattering and sweet ballads, to ample and abundant synth-driven growl-festivities that one wouldn't seek behind their gentle and meek appearances, the underestimated 'Ray' effortlessly earns its place in this tally.
 
01. innocent Blue
02. Ray
03. esora.
04. レゾン・デートル
05. www.
06. 言い訳DREAMER
07. Devilish Kitty
08. 依存の雨
09. Prisoner
10. REBELLION
11. ピリオド
12. PRECIOUS
13. M
 
18. "MASQUERADE OF COSMIC" by VANIRU

 

 
This is a beautiful record, crepuscular and very dramatic in the sense that reminds us of sensational acts such as 'SOFT BALLET' or 'BUCK-TICK'. 'MASQUERADE OF COSMIC' captures the theatrical flair in an expressive electronic jacket, one that I have individually been missing from the Japanese music scene.
 
01. Who am I, Picture of Ghost...
02. コズミック・ナイト
03. L’Abime
04. Harlequin
05. 深海マリア
06. Stardust Waltz
07. Memory of Mayfly
08. Διόνυσος
09. 狂乱の夢
10. 柘榴
11. 月詠ミ
12. 千の夜～Pallidus～
 
17. "GIGA BEST" by GIGAMOUS

 

 
The crew of GIGAMOUS creates an up-to-date blend of what they preferably refer to as 'party-rock'. They are not wrong in their assessment, as from beginning to end, 'GIGA BEST' delivers an upbeat and positive collection of tracks that brings an invigorating freshness to the Visual Kei scene of today.
 
01. GIGASPEAKER
02. プラトニック
03. SCARY GODS SHOW
04. 電脳ビッグマウス
05. ギガキャットのテーマ
06. 「東京」
07. ノンフィクション
08. チックタックヘッジホッグ
09. GARON
10. Make Noise!!
11. 監獄ロックメン
 
16. "シャンバラ" by FEST VAINQUEUR

 

 
While frankly not the most talented young band, 'FEST VAINQUEUR' certainly have taken onto the stage as being one of the most entertaining and amusing groups of today. This album is essentially about merry-making and banter, and I am glad that comedy can still be provided in an honest and genuine way, without it being staged.
 
01. シャンバラ〜Sambara〜 
02. Stand By Always 
03. ソレイユ
04. GONG!!!
05. NANIWAリスペクト ～Yah man！俺たちラガマフィン～
06. 合掌
07. FANG
08. KNIFE-slander-
09. 共鳴
10. THANKS 
11. Good By Again
12. レジューム〜Resume〜
 
15. "子供天國" by リライゾ

 

 
None of the newcomers in 'リライゾ' are evidently newcomers, and it is hereby that I honorably declare them as supergroup. I believe it is commonly known that talent is quite a rare characteristic in our beloved Visual Kei scene, but in this case it has indisputably gathered together in an unconcealed pool of greatness.
 
01. 序章
02. マダラ蝶
03. フルセラナヨサ
04. メンヘラベイビー
05. 好き嫌い好き∞
06. 無色の華
07. 七十億分の一
08. 芋虫
09. オカシイ娘
10. あなたに殺されたい。
11. 人形劇
12. 馬鹿 (通常版限定曲)
13. 別れ
 
14. "皮肉な種の卑屈な芽。" by 黒百合と影

 

 
Alike most lists, '皮肉な種の卑屈な芽。' has also been included on mine, as it is perchance the album I have spinned most out of all. Arisen and reincarnated from their very own ashes, this is perhaps the most successfully ambiguous and occult group the year has given us, and I except many great of things of them to follow after.
 
1. 「浴槽」～introduction
2. キミの薬指はボクのシチュー。
3. 蜥蜴-トカゲ-
4. チヒロちゃんの眼球舐め
5. -それは規則正しい不眠症-
6. ギチギチ 試聴する
7. ヨコハマメリー。
8. チャイルドマザー
9. ひとり桜。
10. 「月蝕」
11. 絵の具まみれ
12. へその緒
13. 「未遂」
14. 断崖地獄喉輪落とし
 
13. "「暫定的オカルト週刊誌①」" by DEZERT

 

 
'DEZERT' are expressly hysterical and distraught, but perhaps that is the most attractive and charming feature that they consist of. When a group can pull this off, it is quite easily that I am about to sell my very soul to them. I have mostly played this album while myself feeling uproarious or rampant, and I must say; it is quite an efficient stress-reliever.
 
01. 「秘密」
02. Sister
03. 包丁の正しい使い方-思想編-
04. 包丁の正しい使い方-実行編-
05. 包丁の正しい使い方-終息編-
06. 「誤解」
07. 大塚ヘッドロック
08. 「遭難」
09. ゴシック
 
12. "「reincarnation」" by Develop One's Faculties

 

 
Quite obviously one of the most anticipated acts of the year, thus so does this participant earn a place on this catalogue. It is highly unusual to hear such clever musicianship in Visual Kei; instrumental compositions that actually flow well together, a capable vocalist, and noteworthy and uncommonly used patterns in these measures that leaves one desiring for what they can bring us in the future.
 
01. 「 」
02. insert memory
03. フラスコを振ると天秤揺れた
04. hope
05. REAL=
06. ettad
07. ネガティブベイビー
08. 瞬間的衝動の果てに失った瞬間
09. 残念な唄
10. it is what it is.
11. for
 
11. "VITIUM" by sukekiyo

 

 
This is for me, also a very unsuspected and surprising addition to the list. I have never been an abundant supporter of Dir en grey, yet Kyo manages to capture me in his grasp with his side-project. 'VITIUM' is deliciously eerie and bizarre, there is something uncanny about it, something that almost invokes a certain feeling of unease.
 
01. leather field
02. dunes
03. dot
04. foster mother
05. 雨上がりの優詩
06. maniera
07. 白露
08. celeste
09. focus
10. 雨上がりの優詩 (Collaboration with Toshi)
11. focus (Collaboration with 三上博史)
12. elisabeth addict (Remixed by Renholder)
13. latour (Collaboration with Wes Borland)

individual tracks, 10 — 1
 
10. "彼ノ夢、幻。" by -真天地開闢集団-ジグザグ (愛シ貴女狂怪性, 2015.09.14)

 

 
09. "拡聲ニ蝕ユ蠢" by 己龍 (FAMILY PARTY, 2015.11.25)

 
http://i.imgur.com/X2d4hSY.jpg?1px;width:auto;" src="200" alt="Image" />
 
08. "Absolute being" by amber gris (2015.04.15)

 

 
07. "ETERNITY" by lynch. (D.A.R.K. -In the name of evil-, 2015.10.07)

 

 
06. "METRO" by DER ZIBET (別世界, 2015.11.25)

 

 
05. "Stranger" by PENICILLIN (Stranger, 2015.10.14)

 
http://tinyurl.com/jemsyc5px;width:auto;" src="200" alt="Image" />
 
04. "残り香" by More (Morphe, 2015.10.07)

 
http://i.imgur.com/fBAR3Ru.jpg?1px;width:auto;" src="200" alt="Image" />
 
03. "God Palace -Method Of Inheritance-" by KAMIJO (Royal Blood -Revival Best-, 2015.07.15)

 

 
02. "青く透明なこの神秘の海へ" by 摩天楼オペラ (青く透明なこの神秘の海へ, 2015.07.20)

 
 http://i.imgur.com/kylGx5L.png?1px;width:auto;" src="200" alt="Image" />
 
01. "Dedicate to Graveyard" by 凛 -the end of corruption world- (Dedicate to Graveyard, 2015.09.09)

 
http://tinyurl.com/qdmwjlwpx;width:auto;" src="200" alt="Image" />

individual tracks, 20 — 11

 

20. "sensationalism" by マルコ (近代ブラック, 2015.08.19)

 
http://tinyurl.com/hvs9g5rpx;width:auto;" src="200" alt="Image" />
 
19. "Secret mode" by DECAYS (Secret mode, 2015.07.23)

 

 
18. "甘い死臭" by Femme Fatale (鼓動, 2015.07.07)

 
http://tinyurl.com/zy7hpyxpx;width:auto;" src="200" alt="Image" />
 
17. "回転木馬" by Purple Stone (回転木馬, 2015.12.09)

 

 
16. "終幕の芥" by 滅びの美学 或は、加虐偏愛者の調性の確立 (終幕の芥, 2015.06.07)

 

 
15. "
焔-homura-" by R指定 (少女喪失-syojosoushitsu-, 2015.10.28)
 

 
14. "月光の夜、常しえに闇" by Black Gene For The Next Scene (裏返り, 2015.04.22)

 
http://i.imgur.com/c2qm4j4.png?2px;width:auto;" src="200" alt="Image" />
 
13. "BORN TO BE FREE" by X JAPAN (BORN TO BE FREE, 2015.11.06)

 
http://i.imgur.com/0U9ECZQ.jpg?2px;width:auto;" src="200" alt="Image" />
 
12. "鳥籠トロイメライ" by My Fairytale (鳥籠トロイメライ, 2015.06.03]

 

 
11. "SLOW" by MASKED RIDER SYSTEM (SLOW, 2015.06.10)

 

individual tracks, 30 — 21

 

30. "Mortal" by THE MORTAL (I AM MORTAL, 2015.11.11)

 

 
29. "Art play" by グリーヴァ (妄想主義者ノ背徳。, 2015.07.01)

 

 
28. "-CHAIN-" by Rides In ReVellion (-CHAIN-, 2015.07.28)

 
http://i.imgur.com/7zj8zTP.jpg?1px;width:auto;" src="200" alt="Image" />
 
27. "メンヘラベイビー" by リライゾ (子供天國, 2015.10.28)

 

 
26. "Neo Adam" by ライチ☆光クラブ (Jesus Christ Hyperstar, 2015.07.29)

 

 
25. "CRAZY4YOU" by D'ERLANGER (Spectacular Nite -狂おしい夜について-, 2015.04.22)

 

 
24. "INCUBUS" by ギャロ (INCUBUS, 2015.05.27)

 

 
23. "赫音-justitia-" by THE BLACK SWAN (赫音, 2015.08.26)

 

 
22. "Ella" by KEEL (R'lyeh, 2015.10.07)

 

 
21. "耳ゾゾ" by sukekiyo (耳ゾゾ, 2015.11.21)

 
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individual tracks, 40 — 31
 
40. "恋ができない" by ダウト (恋ができない, 2015.10.28)

 

 
39. "ピンク スパイダー" by INORAN (Beautiful Now, 2015.08.26)

 

 
38. "EPIC DAY" by B'z (EPIC DAY, 2015.03.04)

 

 
37. "Happy Life" by MERRY (Happy Life, 2015.08.05)

 

 
36. "「浴槽」～introduction" by 黒百合と影 (皮肉な種の卑屈な芽。, 2015.02.11)

 

 
35. "包丁の正しい使い方～実行編～" by DEZERT (「暫定的オカルト週刊誌①」, 2015.04.25)

 

 
34. "NEW DAYLIGHT" by defspiral (BRILLIANT WORLD, 2015.10.21)

 

 
33. "TAROT" by GOTCHAROCKA (Royale, 2015.06.17)

 

 
32. "FANG" by FEST VAINQUEUR (シャンバラ, 2015.04.06)

 

 
31. "RUIN" by DIAURA (RUIN, 2015.05.20)

 

individual tracks, 50 — 41
 
50. "L'Abime" by VANIRU (MASQUERADE OF COSMIC, 2015.01.28)

 

 
49. "LITTLE BELIEVER" by サウイフモノ (UN-DEADHOUSE, 2015.03.18)

 

 
48. "ピリオド" by the Raid. (Ray, 2015.01.28)

 

 
47. "ジレンマ" by アルルカン (ジレンマ, 2015.02.25)

 

 
46. "ジャパニーズサンダー" by GIGAMOUS (ジャパニーズサンダー, 2015.07.22)

 

 
45. "螺旋" by メディーナ (奈落ヘノ階段, 2015.04.29)

 

 
44. "Voyage" by Sadie (Voyage, 2015.05.27)

 

 
43. "下部構造" by COHOL (裏現, 2015.06.03)

 

 
42. "for" by Develop One's Faculties (「reincarnation」, 2015.10.28)

 

 
41. "不感症" by ザアザア (死にたい, 2015.09.01)

 

thanks for your time!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
also
 
The original not the karaoke obvs. The frantic, saccharine ziyouuvachi we all love.

 
tw: ruffs; striped hotpants; appropriation of sobreros, mer-culture, 70s prog organ.

 
The canon in the last minute is sublime.

 
katy perry but less evil!

 
2015 anthem tbh

 
should've been bigger

 
blood orange x carly, was bound to result in one of the best produced tracks of 2015

 
problematic queen mixed by the best half of thunderpuss

 
king sef

 
french pop revival 2k15
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbVnbwCKigo
 
french pop revival 2k15[2]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPjazi4mQSQ
 
And suiyoubi upped the game for everyone 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuuUfP4uJEk

Yeah, I listened to SM preview, sounding really nice! hoping for a good album aswell!
 
 
Don't be afraid to! If you are familiar with kannivalism (helios era mainly), I'm sure you will find something for you there!
 
a sample:
 

The time has also come for me to applaud the many releases that I have had the pleasure of listening to this year. I have configured this in such a manner that I have both individual lists for separate tracks, and albums. The individual tracks are all by unique artists and none are repeated — up until the top ten, all are organized randomly, and the albums include only full albums for which I have written small observations (— no singles, or mini-albums). Please enjoy this selection.

 

(Warning, picture-heavy, best not to view on mobile devices)

Top 5 PVs
 

己龍 (Kiryu) - 九尾 (kyuubi)

Fitear1590's Five Top 5s of 2015
Welcome to my year-end list! I'll be the first to admit that 2015 wasn't my favorite year in music. Sure, there were great releases or songs here and there, but overall, the year left a bad taste in my mouth with crushing disbandments/hiatuses (Moran, yazzmad, My Fairytale, etc.) and underwhelming releases from so many of my faves: DIV's Secret, NEGOTO's Vision, Kayoko Yoshizawa's Himitsu Kouen, Odotte Bakari no Kuni's Songs, Scenarioart's Happy Umbrella, DOPPEL's Röntgen, etc. With this in mind, I revamped the structure of my list and came up with five Top 5s: Japanese Artists, International Artists, PVs, Singles, and Surprises. In order to ensure the most breadth and variety, I made sure that there were no repeats throughout the five lists. Even if 2015 didn't seem that great when I started compiling this, I'm happy with the results and proud to share this with you. Hopefully, you find a few things worth checking out! Have a listen and be sure to let me know what you think in the comments!
 
 

Top 5 Japanese Artists


Chanty

 

The fin.

 

THE NOVEMBERS

HONORABLE MENTIONS:
I couldn`t fit everything into my main list, and I can`t fit everything here either but here are some:
BugLug (changed a lot but I still enjoy some), Chanty, Xaa Xaa, Clowd, Anfil, Plastic Tree, Arlequin, Dead Children, Deviloof (they look cool), Pentagon, Ronocro (R.I.P.), My Fairytail, Panorama Kyoko etc, Loud Grape, Liraizo, Unrealistic, The Mortal, Jupiter.
Also, I didn`t include any live-limited.
 
Favorite Vocalist: Takeru from SuG
Favorite Guitarist : Taizo from Kra (And favorite solo from雨に唄えば)
Favorite Bassist : Chiyu from SuG
Favorite Drummer: Shinpei from SuG
Favorite Synth Sound :  INAZUMA by ALSDEAD
Favorite PV: Teenage Dream by SuG
Favorite lyrics : イケナイ Kiss by DIV
Favorite Label : BPR
Best Comeback : Alice Nine members in Diawolf
Worst Split :  ALSDEAD
Best Look : Gackt during Hallowe`en
Best announcement : New Gackt album
Favorite Live`s : UNiTE Band Reunions, TMR Live Experience.
Best VK fan : Tetora
 
Thanks for reading. Also big thanks to Yakihiko for bugging me (for months) to make this.

ALBUM`S
 
COOL!
 
LOG-ログ- – Re:TRAGRAS-リトラグラス-

A great, higher pitched release somewhat down the street from Blu-Billion.
 
R指定–少女喪失-syojosoushitsu-

A really deep and enjoyable album. I was surprised by this.
 
The GazettE – DOGMA

To me this was the comeback of Gazette I had been waiting for, they got back to a place where I could finally be excited to hear new things from them. A well thought-out album that feels like it was conceived as such, instead of being a compilation of songs or singles.
 
CRAZY!
 
AKi – ARISE, EPHEMERAL


He came out with a stripped down sound and youthful approach that some might not expect, and not everybody will enjoy. I personally loved it. Simple and fun.
 
FAR EAST DIZAIN – TONICK DIZAIN

This album definitely rocks. Some great lyrics, interesting guitar work that goes very low on the spectrum, and some rocking songs like The War Went On and Blank Space.
 
Blu-BiLLioN – GENESIS

A great album by them. You really feel plugged in to what the vocalist is feeling.
 
DIV – SECRET

Okay, I didn`t appreciate that there were barely any new songs, and no killer tracks like DIV is more than capable of, but I still have to admit it is a great album if you take a step back and look at it.
 
コドモドラゴン –下克上。

A heavier release that does not contain as many catchy moments as their first album, but is still great altogether. It may be more of a grower than an instant turn-on. If you just let it play, you start to get the feel of it.
 
SMOKIN` SICK STYLE!!!
 
Develop One`s Faculties - reincarnation

Definitely one of the break-through`s of the year. A resurgence of the classic `band-playing` feel, great vocals, and songs that leave a strong impression.
 
vistlip – LAYOUT

Great album with emotion and delivery. The feeling is one of a kind.
 
Kra – 次の物語

Their most cohesive release in a little while. Not quite as rocking as some would wish, but still great altogether. If you are a fan, it contains great moments, though leaves you wanting more (like more guitar!).
 
BORN – LIVE THE STALIN

Possibly the most rocking release of the year for me, they absolutely kill it live, and you have to appreciate how he can still pull off his vast array of voicings in a hectic live show. If you really enjoy the head-banging element of BORN the live songs almost outperform their studio versions.
 
BAROQUE – PLANETARY SECRET

A new direction that really left an impression on me. Swallow The Night is one of my favorite songs, and the awesome guitar always pops into my mind making me listen to it again and again.
 
DOG inTheパラレルワールドオーケストラ– パラドッグス

They went in a different direction as well with this one, creating an album based on their past, present and future.
 
ユナイト – UNiVERSE

The grower of the year for me. At first I was very disappointed by this, but after a long time, I started to appreciate it more, and can now see it as a great album. Hard to explain, but the band creates huge expectations, though this does definitely deliver once you get over the fact that not every song is wild ride through UNiTE-ville.
 
SuG – BLACK

For me this is the greatest release of the year, and one of the most well-made albums I have ever heard. I have always loved a deep tonic sound mastered to cover the full spectrum, creating a sonic environment that is rich in detail and a pleasure to sit back and listen to, examining the different parts. The song-writing is amazing, at times taking elements from their influences, and making them their own, and at times creating their own completely fresh sound. Every track is great, every member performs the best that they ever have, and everything is so different yet it all fits together into one amazing album that gets better with every listen.

SID – 漂流

Another great SID single, as expected.
 
MEJIBRAY – 盈虧

They have really been mixing it up lately, some like it, some don`t. I really liked the dark and low-fi sound of this one.
 
SMOKIN` SICK STYLE!!!
 
DOG inTheパラレルワールドオーケストラ – メテオライト

DOG played it somewhat safe this year after killing it last year. Another great single with slight play on their signature sound keeping it fresh.
 
少年記 – WEAKNESS_MY BLOOD, ココロモンスター

 

 
One of the stand-out band`s in recent times. They have been following a formula yet still make everything sound fresh, and exciting. Again, great melodies, a pop element that doesn`t compromise their rock sound, and amazing work overall.
 
ユナイト –マーブル

 
The B-Sides really are what I love and long for the most from this band. One of the most killer tracks of the year from LiN, and great performances all around.
 
WING WORKS – RAVVE OF MY TRINITY

Title track is an absolute blast to listen to. This is the kind of energy that I can always appreciate. This single put him near the top of my watch-list.
 
Royz – THE BEGINNING

A bit of a different almost Codomo sound here for another solid Royz release bringing what I really like about them, attitude.
 
己龍/Royz/コドモドラゴン - FAMILY PARTY

A budget-buster, but absolutely worth it. Absolutely epic release with tons of great tracks and one of the funnest tracks of the year as its center-piece. Really shows how great the bands are and why they are taking over.
 
Purple Stone -アオイヤミ

My favorite release by them. It`s catchy and it rocks. Break The World is just too sweet.
 
NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST - PROVIDENCE

At their best with their great mix of Visual and Heavy elements creating something that is harsh and holds your attention throughout.
 
ALSDEAD – INAZUMA

Perhaps the farewell by an amazing band that left behind quite a discography. One of the best storyteller`s in terms of lyrics, and a great band behind him, with another standout in guitar work.
 
SuG – SICK`S,  teenAge dream/Luv it!!


 
Some of the deepest and well written singles. This band has been bringing it for a long time now. One of a kind for sure. Every track is different, but no matter the style or how many things they have going on, they just seem to `get it`.
 
DIV - イケナイKISS

Mind-blowing single in terms of sound, approach, delivery, etc… I just have to put it at the top of my list for the feeling I get each time I listen to this single.

ALBUM`S
 
COOL!
 
LOG-ログ- – Re:TRAGRAS-リトラグラス-

A great, higher pitched release somewhat down the street from Blu-Billion.
 
R指定–少女喪失-syojosoushitsu-

A really deep and enjoyable album. I was surprised by this.
 
The GazettE – DOGMA

To me this was the comeback of Gazette I had been waiting for, they got back to a place where I could finally be excited to hear new things from them. A well thought-out album that feels like it was conceived as such, instead of being a compilation of songs or singles.
 
CRAZY!
 
AKi – ARISE, EPHEMERAL


He came out with a stripped down sound and youthful approach that some might not expect, and not everybody will enjoy. I personally loved it. Simple and fun.
 
FAR EAST DIZAIN – TONICK DIZAIN

This album definitely rocks. Some great lyrics, interesting guitar work that goes very low on the spectrum, and some rocking songs like The War Went On and Blank Space.
 
Blu-BiLLioN – GENESIS

A great album by them. You really feel plugged in to what the vocalist is feeling.
 
DIV – SECRET

Okay, I didn`t appreciate that there were barely any new songs, and no killer tracks like DIV is more than capable of, but I still have to admit it is a great album if you take a step back and look at it.
 
コドモドラゴン –下克上。

A heavier release that does not contain as many catchy moments as their first album, but is still great altogether. It may be more of a grower than an instant turn-on. If you just let it play, you start to get the feel of it.
 
SMOKIN` SICK STYLE!!!
 
Develop One`s Faculties - reincarnation

Definitely one of the break-through`s of the year. A resurgence of the classic `band-playing` feel, great vocals, and songs that leave a strong impression.
 
vistlip – LAYOUT

Great album with emotion and delivery. The feeling is one of a kind.
 
Kra – 次の物語

Their most cohesive release in a little while. Not quite as rocking as some would wish, but still great altogether. If you are a fan, it contains great moments, though leaves you wanting more (like more guitar!).
 
BORN – LIVE THE STALIN

Possibly the most rocking release of the year for me, they absolutely kill it live, and you have to appreciate how he can still pull off his vast array of voicings in a hectic live show. If you really enjoy the head-banging element of BORN the live songs almost outperform their studio versions.
 
BAROQUE – PLANETARY SECRET

A new direction that really left an impression on me. Swallow The Night is one of my favorite songs, and the awesome guitar always pops into my mind making me listen to it again and again.
 
DOG inTheパラレルワールドオーケストラ– パラドッグス

They went in a different direction as well with this one, creating an album based on their past, present and future.
 
ユナイト – UNiVERSE

The grower of the year for me. At first I was very disappointed by this, but after a long time, I started to appreciate it more, and can now see it as a great album. Hard to explain, but the band creates huge expectations, though this does definitely deliver once you get over the fact that not every song is wild ride through UNiTE-ville.
 
SuG – BLACK

For me this is the greatest release of the year, and one of the most well-made albums I have ever heard. I have always loved a deep tonic sound mastered to cover the full spectrum, creating a sonic environment that is rich in detail and a pleasure to sit back and listen to, examining the different parts. The song-writing is amazing, at times taking elements from their influences, and making them their own, and at times creating their own completely fresh sound. Every track is great, every member performs the best that they ever have, and everything is so different yet it all fits together into one amazing album that gets better with every listen.

I should check Chouchou's Alexandrite, Fear's album and それでも世界が続くなら (why not? they have umbrellas, and I like musicians holding it)
I would recommend DIAWOLF, since you have good taste with bands with electro music.

Thought I should write my own favorite releases of 2015 since it seems you guys are having so much fun in it. xD
I can't tell apart which ranks the releases are in in my heart, so I won't be ranking them down here.
 
 
 
>> [album] Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas - Feeling of Unity
Genre: Post-hardcore, Trance
One of the few releases I was able to buy, and I'm so glad I did! Very fun to listen to so every time I got bored, I listen to this.



 

>> [album] lynch. - D.A.R.K. - In the name of evil -
Genre: Metalcore, Nagoya Kei
This was an awesome album at first listen. I got bored with it gradually but I'm sure it will grow on me later nonetheless.




 

>> [album] CROSSFAITH - XENO
Genre: Metalcore
Stunning album! I actually liked the ballad, "Tears Fall", unlike other fans who preferred their old sound.



 


>> [album] Chouchou - Alexandrite
Genre: Electronica, experimental
Very beautiful electronica album. Chouchou are one of the best electronica duos in the scene.






>>[album] the GazettE - DOGMA
Genre: Visual Kei, Metal
One of the darker albums that they have released. They didn't disappoint me this time.




 
>>[album] Presence of soul — All Creation Mourns
Genre: Post-rock, post-metal
Very atmospheric. Loved the last two track of this album.




 
>> [album] world's end girlfriend, Vampillia, 中原中也 -  在りし日の声 Voices of Days Past
Genre: "Poemcore", electronica, ambient
Poemcore with dark and mysterious atmosphere. Loved the world's end girlfriend's and instrumental tracks.

 

 
>> [album] Anoice - Into the Shadows
Genre: Modern classical, ambient, post-rock
Beautiful and stunning music like always.


 
 
>> [mini-album] ハルカトミユキ - 世界
Genre: Indie-pop, pop rock
Easy on the ears and lively to listen to. Good release.




 
 
>>[album] それでも世界が続くなら - 最低の昨日はきっと死なない
Genre: Rock
Album starts of with mellow slow vocals and beats which catches the ear. Don't get me wrong though, they are a pretty upbeat rock band.
 


 
 
>> [album] 溶けない名前 - タイムマシンがこわれるまえに
Genre: Shoegaze
Sounds like My Dead Girlfriend and Plastic Girl In Closet. I don't know if they are related but even if they are not, 溶けない名前 is still good shoegaze to listen to.


 
 
>> [mini-album] 雑魚猫タワー - 一隅にて
Genre: Indie pop, Folk
Very light-hearted and easy to listen to. Vocalist has a sweet voice.


 

 
 
>>[album] Gecko（ゲッコー） - Forestract
Genre: Ambient, modern classical
Sad, beautiful, and captivating.


 
 

>> [album] 渋谷 慶一郎 - ATAK022 Live in Paris
Genre: Piano, modern classical
Shibuya plays one of the saddest piano music, in this live album, mixed with electronic elements. My favorite track is "Open Your Eyes".


 
 
 
 
Yup, that's all I could think of for now even though I might have missed some. Tell me if you have common favorites from my list! I also very welcome recommendations as well! Thanks for taking time to read this.
 
Edit: I edited out Haruka Nakamura's album since I'd mistaken it for releasing in 2015 but it was actually from 2014.

It has been really fun to read all you guys reviews, so I thought, why not?
 
I'll stick to individual songs instead of full releases, in no special order, so let's go!
 

xTRiPx - good trip.
 
Such a heartfelt song, a thank you for all those years. It so on point that really makes me question why disbanding when they were clearly on their best shape. Ena is a BEAST here, I'm afraid D=OUT won't do justice to him. A powerful, bittersweet end note for my favorite band. Let's meet again for sure.
 
 

develop one's faculties - insert memory.
 
This song gives me fucking hope in the future. DOF never ceases to amaze me with their guitarwork, and yuya's voice and quirks really works. And then comes that chorus. Thats utter brilliance in everyone's face, guys! The voice layering on each other, makes a funky, banger song turn into an emotional rollercoaster that you really should not miss. DON'T YOU DARE TO MISS THE OTHER SONGS ON REINCARNATION, THO. 'it is what it is.', 'for', 'Frasco wo Furu to Tenbin Yureta', 'Negative baby', 'hope', 'Shunkanteki Shoudou no Hate ni Ushinatta Shunkan' are all absolutely amazing, enough to make this the album of the year for me.
 

SuG - Kagerou (LOL, thx Tetora)
 
I had to choose one song from their 'BLACK' album, and this is the one. This is SuG in what they do best. Since MISSING, their style has changed for the better, and even if you have any kind of prejudice with them, should totally give 'BLACK' a listen, one of my top contenders of 2015. Which was a fucking shitty year for me, and this song quite helped me going through, love the lyrics here. Other high notes on the album: 'Ichirentakushou', 'MISSING', 'overflow', 'CRY OUT', 'time after time', 'BLACK'.
 

MORRIGAN - Betrayal:Cocytus
 
MORRIGAN is probably my favorite new band of 2015. they shelled out so many songs, and most of them rocks my ass! Was difficult to choose just one, so I've just went with the one I think is the most their most emotional piece. Nice lyrics aswell! Please also check 'Everlasting', 'UNDER WORLD END 'XISS', 'SELFISH RUSSIAN', 'EUTHANASIA', 'UNDERWORLD'.
 
 

MY BACTERIA HEAT ISLAND - Mezameru nifun Mae
 
The whole MIMIC mini-album is AMAEZENG, as most of their disco, truth to be told. Again, had to chose the song that directly talked to me, and this was the one. If I had to choose one song to introduce Tenten to someone, this would be the one (Actually, Praparat 1st ver. but moving on). Now go give that mini a spin and terrorize your neighbours with Tenten bad english shouts on their skull!
 

DIAWOLF - Turbulence
 
DIAWOLF's Rebellion mini was not bad, but Turbulence is on another level. They really stepped up here, the whole mini is really really nice. It was a toss up between 'Turbulence' and 'Afterglow', but the title track gets the prize for its composition. Check the whole release, Shou's improved english, pronunciation and lyric-wise was a nice really touch!
 

PELICAN FANCLUB - Dali
 
This song revived my love for indie. The guitar work here totally reminds me of Two Door Cinema Club, which is a hell of a compliment for them. This song has EVERYTHING to be commercially viable on the west, for radio time, indie festivals and everything. Besides the vocalist. Not that he is bad, not at all, I quite like it, really. It's just not fit for western ears, unfortunately. Other high notes on the mini: 'Variety Mania Talent System', 'Police City'.
 

the GazettE - RAGE
 
Maybe DOGMA wasn't what everyone was expecting, but was good enough for me, much better than some of their previous recent efforts. Following a concept really worked for them, but they really should give up SOME of their formulaic styles of composition. I know, RAGE is not the best song on the album, and really is part of the rehashed formula I mentioned above, but LEAVE ME ALONE, OK? I like it. Other great tunes on the album: 'DOGMA', 'OMINOUS' (which  are both better than 'RAGE'), 'INCUBUS', 'DEUX'.
 
 

REALies - Ano Kage no Naka de
 
One word to describe it. Emotional. Rayka pours his everything in this one. They really saved their best for last. It's another thank-you, bittersweet goodbye note that shows the best REALies could do. Go listen to it, right now. As Rayka said, I hope this song reaches deeper in your chest aswell.
 

Shounenki - WEAKNESS_MY BLOOD
 
Shounenki DELIVERS. They just DELIVER. THEY WILL NAIL IT if not on the A-side, the B-sides come to rescue, as happened with 'BANG ME' (please don't hate me). This wasn't the case tho, WEAKNESS_MY BLOOD is absolutely great, and makes up for the weaker b-side. Kou's shouting, failing voice in the end of this song is so fantastic, make this song sound TRUE. And oh my god, it's CATCHY. You will be all LEEEET ME KNOW MY BLOOOOOD MY BLOOOOD all the way around.
 

amber gris - Absolute Being
 
to end the 'OH COME ON GUYS, WHY THE FUCK YOU ARE DISBANDING?' comes amber gris. Seriously, WHY? Absolute Being is their last effort that proves they still had so much steam to burn. Temari vocals are beautiful as usual, and while it may not be the best on their disco ('wishstar and sunlight and darkness' takes that prize) this song has a sense of grandeur that really gave closure to such an awesome band, that ones that gives you flashbacks of their best moments.
 

BAROQUE - SWALLOW THE NIGHT
 
BAROQUE'S PLANETARY SECRET was quite a disappointment for a lot of people, but not for me. It was what I expected from them, a step forward from the style kei and Ryo followed on the final years of kannivalism. 'SWALLOW THE NIGHT' embraces their new style, while paying respects for their past with kei's intense guitar work. Everything in this song just CLICKS. Don't be afraid to try it, to dive on the atmosphere they brought to you in this album. Other great songs: 'PLANETARY LIGHT', 'DREAMSCAPE', 'SILENT PICTURE'
 
 
Other High notes to make this post shorter: Misanthropist - Solace / xaa-xaa - Tsumetai / lynch - EVOKE / DIV - Ikenai Kiss / IX-NINE - HEAT HAZE / LAMP IN TERREN - Ryokusenkou / Kuroyuri to Kage - Kimi no Kusuriyubi wa Boku no Stew / DOPPEL - ZEPPET CiTY / Fake? - Addicted / ONE OK ROCK - Memories / Roub - Snatcher / TRA TRA TRA - Shosen Onnayadori, Shangri-La / Re;ply - Illumination / Sakanaction - Shin Takarajima / coldrain - Fire in the Sky / GOTCHAROCKA - Marry me, 'cause I hate U / WING WORKS - RAVVE OF MY TRINITY / KRA - Tsuyogari no You na Iroaseta Boku no Hitorigoto, Purple Stone - Aoi Yami / XENON - LIQUID, Hitoshizuku.

Hello!
I can't write such well in English, so I decided to just make a list.
There are VK bands and non VK.
Since I saw greats best of 2015 I decided to make my   
What I meant with "Bands that grew the most" are bands that I had been following before, but in 2015 made incredible materials, each release was perfect!
Unsurprisingly my favorite album was BLACK, but feel free to post your opinion!
 
Album / Mini Album
 

BLACK - SuG
Result - ANGELO
Factor - ANGELO
PLANETARY SECRET - Baroque
VENA - Coldrain
EPHEMERAL - AKi
REVOLUTION - IGGY
LAYOUT - Vistlip
TONICK DIZAIN - Far East Dizain
Royale - GOTCHAROCKA
Rebellion - DIAWOLF
dadaism♯1 - DADAROMA
Corpse Reviver - MORRIGAN
Sirus - DaizyStripper
Providence of BIONIC - The Lotus
MIMIC - My BACTERIA HEAT IsLAND
Honne to Tatemae - Yeti


Single / Maxi Single
 

SICK'S - SuG
Providence - Nocturnal Bloodlust
Paradigm Paradox - MEJIBRAY
Sennen Dive!! - An Cafe
Ikenai KISS - DIV
Burn Your Soul - WING WORKS
Waruagaki - Codomo Dragon
Calling - Loka
DTM - Back-on
Split EP - The Legendary Six Nine
WEAKNESS_MY BLOOD - Shounenki
Heads up! - ZON
Koi ga Dekinai - D=OUT
Subcul - RAVE
Gozensanji no kanjousen - Belle
LIQUID - Xenon


V.A.
 

Family Party - Kiryu, Royz, Codomo Dragon


Best new bands
 

GUTS AND DEATH
FAR EAST DIZAIN
AKi
DIAWOLF
ZON
IGGY

Bands that grew the most
 

Angelo
Vistlip
Shounenki
Baroque

Since everyone else is also doing it, i'd like to share my favorite releases of 2015~ I'm aware that my taste is rather specific, so you're likely to either love most of the songs or despise all of them. Whatever the case, if you happen to find something that piques your interest or a song from my list you happen to enjoy, you can be sure that i'll be delighted to know what you think--so please feel free to comment etc.
 
I'm not even gonna try to list everything I like from 2015; so here's my top 10 minis/albums, top 10 singles, and top 5 live-limited singles. Each entry will feature a snippet of my favorite track from the release. Enjoyyy~
 
 
 
TOP 10 Mini-Albums & Full Albums (in reverse order)
 
10. Anima - irony of fate
 

 
Favorite track: バンギャイズム
 

 
 
09. Anli Pollicino - STARGAZER vol.1
 

 
Favorite track: Lonely Glory Story
 

 
 
08. Blu-BiLLioN - GENESIS
 

 
Favorite track: キミコレクション
 

 
 
07. メガマソ (Megamasso) - ニシュタリ (Nishutari)
 

 
Favorite track: ｽﾉｳｨﾌﾞﾙｰ
 

 
 
06. BLESSCODE - Mind Core
 

 
Favorite track: Lucid
 

 
 
05. Diz - Dearly
 

 
Favorite track: 魅惑のMEW
 

 
 
04. V.A. - 妖幻鏡 -WEST- Vol. 2 ～大阪・名古屋連合～
 

 
Favorite track: ピノキオ (by FoLLoW)
 

 
 
03. vistlip - LAYOUT
 

 
Favorite track: Idea
 

 
 
02. Shellmy - 伍月病 (Gogetsubyo)
 

 
Favorite track: 甘い目眩、煢然に僕は依然、
 

 
 
01. アンフィル (Anfiel) - LUNAR PHASE
 

 
Favorite track: charming love
 

 
 
 
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TOP 10 Singles (in reverse order)
 
10. ペンタゴン (Pentagon) - ひじきとカラアゲ (Hijiki to Karaage)
 

 
Favorite track: MAKEINU
 

 
 
09. Lig - 恋HANABI (Koi HANABI)
 

 
Favorite track: 恋HANABI
 

 
 
08. Blitz - 卒業 (Sotsugyo)
 

 
Favorite track: 卒業
 

 
 
07. Purple Stone - アオイヤミ (Aoi yami)
 

 
Favorite track: Break the World
 

 
 
06. Neverland - HumaNOISE
 

 
Favorite track: HumaNOISE
 

 
 
05. CLØWD - #夏の微熱 (#Natsu no Binetsu)
 

 
Favorite track: #夏の微熱
 

 
 
04. FoLLoW - プラネタリウム (Planetarium)
 

 
Favorite track: プラネタリウム
 

 
 
03. Crimson Shiva - Feather Pray
 

 
Favorite track: Mermaid Misery
 

 
 
02. アンフィル (Anfiel) - destin
 

 
Favorite track: timeless
 

 
 
01. DiCE - Hope
 

 
Favorite track: Secret Night
 

 
 
 
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TOP 5 Live-limited Singles (in reverse order)
 
05. アプレスエコール (Apres Ecole) - ハジマリノセカイ (Hajimari no Sekai)
 

 
Favorite track: ハジマリノセカイ
 

 
 
04. 日本男児 (Nihon Danji) - (Untitled)
*Session band of Shibuya (Vo. 東京指定)
 

 
Favorite track: (Untitled) [Note: I confirmed with Shibuya that none of the songs in this cd are titled ._.]
 

 
 
03. V.A. - VISUAL GRAFFITI vol. 2
*feat. CRIMZON bands
 

 
Favorite track: sakura.-Demo ver.47- (Band: Purple Stone)
 

 
 
02. ミケ with HMK2 - ポップコーンLOVE DAYS / カサブランカ (Popcorn LOVE DAYS / Casablanca)
*Resistar Records Shuffle band feat. Mike (Vo. Blu-BiLLioN)
 

 
Favorite track: カサブランカ
 

 
 
01. THE SINK. - Starry Starry Night
*Session band of Kate (Vo. My Fairytale)
 

 
Favorite track: Starry Starry Night
 

 
 
 
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THAT'S ALL!! Whew, took ~3h to write this post >_> Thanks for reading!

2015 is finished, welcome 2016 and with it its lot of future releases.
Best & favourites are suggestive and may not please everyone but still, let’s try to do a personal selection. Those tracks & albums has been selected for its replay value + the ‘love at first hearing’ thing. Because there’s definitely something in these tracks that attract me for good and want to destroy the repeat button. xD doesn't mean that I didn't liked the others tracks from album x (for example), just that if I had to choose one or two songs off this release, this would be my choice.
Sorry I'm not that good to write things or doing review, I'm shit.
Anw, here’s mine:

Tracks
 

— March —
 
INAZUMA, by ALSDEAD / SPOT
Sick track, really. It’s like a melodic punch in your face and you can't resist it, you want more, I want more!

VIPER (U need Me [GAMASSO] add4), by メガマソ(megamasso) / SPOT
They took a classic and remade it perfectly onto a sick track. The synths brings really something more.
 

— April —

Cross Peagent, by 凛-the end of corruption world- / SONG
I love everything in this song; the piano, the solos, Sui’s singing, the verse and chorus, I could put this song on repeat again and again. So epic.

九尾(kyuubi), by 九尾(Kiryu) / SPOT
It’s a giant mess and stil, it’s working!
 

— August —

VENOMS, by MEJIBRAY / SPOT
I’m on a love/hate relationship with MEJ, but I enjoyed this song a lot. Dunno if it’s the symphonic background, or the addictive chorus, ambiance or something. I really love this song, I wish they'd continue in this path...

スノウィブルー(snowy blue) & エインシャントソング, by メガマソ(megamasso) / PV SONG
1st track: Probably my most listened track off this year. What can I say more? The verse already is addictive, let the chorus begins and it’s heaven. Impossible to be bored with this song xD
2nd song: My biggest surprise of 2015, what an insolent idea! Delightful track and voice, I'm especially in love with the synths! Now I'm waiting impatiently for a reverse track xD

DOGMA & OMINOUS, by the GazettE / SONG1 PV2
Their latest album may not please everyone for reasons, but these two song stands out and each time I’m like “wow. just wow.” I’m totally amazed with the ambiance and creativity.
 

— September —

WEAKNESS_MY BLOOD, by 少年記(shounenki) / SPOT
Each time I’m listening shounenki, I’m saying to myself “holy shit, this guy can def sing!! what a voice, this tone!”, and yet here you can really hear that in the chorus.
 

— October —

m.o.b., by Chanty / SPOT
These guys definitely knows how to make good and fresh songs that you can love immediately.
 

Releases
 

Camera obscure -カメラオブスキュラ-, by lycaon
INAZUMA, by ALSDEAD
Memento-Mori, by 凛-the end of corruption world-
ニシュタリ(nishutari), by メガマソ(megamasso)
VENOMS.app, by MEJIBRAY
WEAKNESS_MY BLOOD, by 少年記(shounenki)
 
 
 
thanks for reading, don't hesitate to share your thoughts if we have a best/fav stuff in common.