Tokuma Japan Communications has released several reissues of early ALI PROJECT works. These are crucial for understanding their transition from a soft indie pop sound to their signature gothic style.
Whether you are a new listener exploring the dark, orchestral soundscapes of ALI PROJECT or a long-time fan seeking to complete a collection with high-quality audio, seeking out an is the best path forward. These collections offer a beautifully packaged, sonic journey through the unique, gothic world of Arika Takarano and Mikiya Katakura.
High-resolution audio updates for older tracks.
The duo's musical style is a rich blend of progressive rock, darkwave, psychedelia, and what they have termed "gothic rock," all balanced on a base of classic J-pop. Takarano's vocals range from sweet and innocent to dramatically theatrical, effortlessly fitting the group's signature "Gothic Lolita" aesthetic. Katakura's compositions, meanwhile, are complex and orchestral, often featuring harpsichords, classical guitar, and sweeping string arrangements. ali project discography repack
Highly rare early cassette tapes and indie vinyl records.
: The modern era of high-concept gothic albums.
To celebrate their longevity, the band famously re-released three foundational albums— Gekka no Ichigun , DALI , and Hoshi to Tsuki no Sonata —on the same day (June 24, 2009). Key Anniversary Collections Tokuma Japan Communications has released several reissues of
A major repackaging of their singles released under the Flying Dog label, featuring hits from Code Geass La Vita Romantica
Often features the definitive versions of "Kyoumu Densen" and "Gekkou Shoujo."
ALI PROJECT has a history of re-releasing older albums, often through new labels or to commemorate milestones: Original Album Re-release Years 1996, 2002 Takarano's vocals range from sweet and innocent to
+---------------------+-------------------+-----------------------------------------+ | Original Album | Repack/Reissue | Notable Addition / Difference | +---------------------+-------------------+-----------------------------------------+ | Gensou Teien (1988) | Gensou Teien +1 | Added bonus tracks; official remaster | | Gekka no Ichigun | 2000/2009 Reprint | Restructured distribution via major label| | DALI (1994) | 2000/2009 Reprint | Retrospective inclusion in main timeline | +---------------------+-------------------+-----------------------------------------+ 2. Déjà Vu ~The Original Best 1992–1995~ (2006)
Known for their genre-defying mix of Dark Wave, Neo-Classical, Gothic Rock, and J-Pop, Arika Takarano and Mikiya Katakura have built a massive, intricate discography spanning over three decades.
Do not overlook the compilation repacks in favor of studio albums. Ali Project is famous for hiding some of their most experimental, avant-garde work as single B-sides, which are often only compiled years later on these repack albums.