Band Discovery: Jeniva
Band Discovery
Jeniva（ジェニヴァ）
Active: 2004–2006（one-day revival 2007.10.14） · Area: Tokyo · Scene: tanbi-kei / gothic-leaning visual kei
Jeniva formed in 2004, paused later that year, then revived in 2005. Across 2005–2006 they issued a run of singles culminating in 想浮、明くる緋ノ月 (2006) and 灰色に降る雨 (2006), before disbanding on 2006-10-14 after keyboardist Junna announced his secession. They returned for a one-day revival on 2007-10-14. Sonically they sit in tanbi-kei with gothic/metal colors and melodic speed elements.
Line-up & Member Paths
| Role | Member | Before → After (highlights) |
|---|---|---|
| Vocals | Sono（苑） | GRIDE → Jeniva → 摩天楼オペラ (Matenrou Opera) |
| Drums | Yu（悠） | (early Jeniva) → support return 2006 → 摩天楼オペラ |
| Bass | Sakuya（咲耶） | Jeniva → Lamentglace |
| Keyboard | Junna（洵那 / 長月洵那） | Endless Vanity → Jeniva → Lamentglace |
| Guitar (support) | Kenta, Naoki, Takuya | rotating support across 2005–2006 |
| Drums (support) | MITTU | support in late 2005; later associated with ANCIENT MYTH |
Tags on archives: tanbi-kei, with gothic/metal influences; activity centered in Tokyo livehouses. (Member timeline and tags from vk.gy.)
Sound & Style
- Melodic speed touches (high-tone vocals) over gothic/metal textures.
- 想浮、明くる緋ノ月 collects their key cuts including fan-favorite 「下弦の月」.
Discography (core releases)
鳴き雪 (Naki Yuki) — 2004-05-20
Tracks: 「寂光」「鳴き雪」.
月下氷人 (Gekkahyoujin) — 2005-05-20
Single.
想浮、明くる緋ノ月 (Sou, Akuru Aka no Tsuki) — 2006-03-29 · AZMF-3011
Tracks: 「想浮～sou～」/「月下氷人」/「暗庭の使徒」/「下弦の月」.
灰色に降る雨 (Haiiro ni Furu Ame) — 2006-07-28
忌命 / Prayer (Kimei / Prayer) — 2007-10-14
(one-day revival single)
Listen / Watch
Why They’re A Gem
Ultra-short-lived and cryptic, but packed with DNA that would spill straight into 摩天楼オペラ. If you’re into elegant, melodic VK with gothic/metal edges, Jeniva’s 「月下氷人 → 下弦の月」 run is essential archaeology.
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