BAND

Unlucky Morpheus

Symphonic power metal pioneers from Tokyo's doujin scene

Founded 2008
Origin Tokyo, Japan
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Unlucky Morpheus One-man Tour 2026 "HELL or HEAVEN"

DRUM Be-1, Fukuoka, Japan
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Juni 2026 1
27 Sa.
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Unlucky Morpheus One-man Tour 2026 "HELL or HEAVEN"

KYOTO MUSE, Kyoto, Japan
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Juli 2026 4
4 Sa.
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Unlucky Morpheus One-man Tour 2026 "HELL or HEAVEN"

NAGOYA ReNY limited, Nagoya, Japan
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11 Sa.
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Unlucky Morpheus One-man Tour 2026 "HELL or HEAVEN"

HEAVEN'S ROCK Utsunomiya VJ-2, Utsunomiya, Japan
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18 Sa.
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Unlucky Morpheus One-man Tour 2026 "HELL or HEAVEN" (Ouka Kenran no Jin 2026)

Kanda Myojin Hall, Tokyo, Japan
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25 Sa.
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Unlucky Morpheus One-man Tour 2026 "HELL or HEAVEN" (Women Only Live)

CLUB JUNK BOX, Nagano, Japan
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August 2026 4
1 Sa.
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Unlucky Morpheus One-man Tour 2026 "HELL or HEAVEN"

Shibuya Kinmirai Kaikan, Tokyo, Japan
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8 Sa.
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Unlucky Morpheus One-man Tour 2026 "HELL or HEAVEN"

cube garden, Sapporo, Japan
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15 Sa.
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Unlucky Morpheus One-man Tour 2026 "HELL or HEAVEN"

GORILLA HALL OSAKA, Osaka, Japan
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23 So.
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Unlucky Morpheus One-man Tour 2026 "HELL or HEAVEN" (Tour Final)

Ebisu The Garden Hall, Tokyo, Japan
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November 2026 1
17 Di.
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Unlucky Morpheus One-man Tour 2026 "Gate of Heaven" (Rescheduled Kichijoji Show)

Kichijoji CLUB SEATA, Tokyo, Japan
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About

Unlucky Morpheus, often shortened to Ankimo (あんきも), was formed in 2008 by vocalist Fuki and guitarist Shiren. The band describes its style as Technical Melodic Speed Metal, blending power metal, symphonic elements, classical music and twin-guitar work with violin.

The project began in the Japanese doujin scene with arrangement albums of music from the Touhou Project series. The first mini album Hypothetical Box was released in 2008 at the M3 doujin event on a homemade CD-R. Over the following years the lineup expanded with violinist Jill, bassist Hiroyuki Ogawa, drummer FUMIYA and second guitarist Jinya.

With Affected (2014) and Vampir (2015) the band started writing original material in parallel to the Touhou arrangements. From Black Pentagram (2016) onward the focus shifted fully to original songs. Change of Generation (2018) became their first album to chart on Oricon, peaking at number 26.

Unlucky Morpheus released the original albums Unfinished (2020) and evolution (2022) before signing to FABTONE Inc. for the concept album Gate of Heaven (2025). Its companion piece Gate of Hell follows on June 3, 2026, with the nationwide HELL or HEAVEN one-man tour running from June to August 2026. Vocalist Fuki is also active in Light Bringer, Doll$Boxx and as a solo artist.

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Members

  • Fuki (天外冬黄) Fuki (天外冬黄) Vocals (since 2008, founder)
  • Shiren (紫煉) Shiren (紫煉) Guitar / Screams (since 2008, founder, leader)
  • Jinya (仁耶) Jinya (仁耶) Guitar (since 2016)
  • Hiroyuki Ogawa Hiroyuki Ogawa Bass (since 2008, official member since 2016)
  • Jill Jill Violin (since 2012)
  • FUMIYA FUMIYA Drums (since 2016)
  • Kasumi (歌澄) Kasumi (歌澄) Manager and support vocalist
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Discography

8 Releases
2026

Gate of Hell

FABTONE Inc. ANKM-0053
Tracklist (10)
  1. 01 Gate of Hell
  2. 02 The Raven
  3. 03 Ignis Fatuus Vacuitatis
  4. 04 L'offrande au néant
  5. 05
  6. 06 Don't Look at Me
  7. 07 Godforsaken Silence
  8. 08 Onikobe (鬼首)
  9. 09 Zenaku no Higan (善悪の彼岸)
  10. 10 Affected (re-recording)
2025

Gate of Heaven

FABTONE Inc. ANKM-0051
Tracklist (10)
  1. 01 Gate of Heaven
  2. 02 Sekai Rinne (世界輪廻)
  3. 03 Convergent Rays
  4. 04 Savior After God
  5. 05 Mangekyo (万華鏡)
  6. 06 Who Will Be The New King?
  7. 07 Ready For A New Stage
  8. 08 SAKURA chevalier
  9. 09 Blink Of An Eye
  10. 10 Satsuriku no Miseria (殺戮のミセリア) [re-recording]
2022

evolution

Self-released ANKM-41
Tracklist (10)
  1. 01 evolution 0:58
  2. 02 "M" Anthem 4:18
  3. 03 Amaryllis (アマリリス) 4:36
  4. 04 Welcome to Valhalla 3:11
  5. 05 Tagatameni (誰が為に) 3:58
  6. 06 Wer ist Faust? 0:37
  7. 07 The Black Death Mansion Murders 4:45
  8. 08 Serene Evil 5:30
  9. 09 "M" Revolution (evolution Ver.) 3:50
  10. 10 Yumemaboroshi (夢幻) 4:14
2020

Unfinished

Self-released ANKM-36
Tracklist (9)
  1. 01 Unfinished 1:40
  2. 02 Unending Sorceress 4:42
  3. 03 Near The End 3:36
  4. 04 Kago no Tori (籠の鳥) 4:16
  5. 05 Salome 3:42
  6. 06 Make Your Choice 3:39
  7. 07 Top of the "M" 3:19
  8. 08 Dogura Magura 3:35
  9. 09 Carry on Singing to the Sky 4:56
2018

Saireco Jealousy

Self-released ANKM-0028
Tracklist (8)
  1. 01 Scharlachrot -The Horizon- 0:54
  2. 02 Jealousy of Silence 6:11
  3. 03 Endless Control 3:34
  4. 04 Le Cirque de Sept Couleurs 4:45
  5. 05 Shanghai Alice of BPM 210 0:49
  6. 06 Devil Fallen Tree Sariel 4:11
  7. 07 Perverseness 5:05
  8. 08 Hundred Ghost Flight 4:55
2018

Change of Generation

Canned music ANKM-30
Tracklist (13)
  1. 01 Cambio di Generazione 2:08
  2. 02 Knight of Sword 5:08
  3. 03 CADAVER 4:15
  4. 04 REVADAC 4:15
  5. 05 KIZASI 3:21
  6. 06 Kyobou no Koibito (2018 Ver.) 4:26
  7. 07 requiem 5:04
  8. 08 Spartan Army 4:34
  9. 09 Wings (2018 Ver.) 3:59
  10. 10 Black Pentagram 4:39
  11. 11 Change of Generation (2018 Ver.) 5:09
  12. 12 Toraware no Bakura (Unlucky Morpheus Ver.) 4:30
  13. 13 Negai no Hakobune (Unlucky Morpheus Ver.) 5:28
2016

Black Pentagram

Self-released ANKM-24
Tracklist (3)
  1. 01 Black Pentagram 4:40
  2. 02 Dead Leaves Rising 3:44
  3. 03 Violet 4:08
2015

VAMPIR

Self-released ANKM-21
Tracklist (5)
  1. 01 Vampir 1:13
  2. 02 Opfer 5:32
  3. 03 La voix du sang 4:25
  4. 04 Phantom Blood 4:02
  5. 05 Angreifer 7:06