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Oldcodex | |
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| Origin | Tokyo,Japan |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2009–2022 |
| Labels | GloryHeaven (2009—2012) Lantis (2012—2022) |
| Past members |
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Oldcodex (stylized asOLDCODEX) was a Japaneserock band fromTokyo,Japan, formed in 2009. They performed the opening themes for the anime seriesFree!,Servamp andGod Eater and the ending themes forKuroko's Basketball andTogainu no Chi. Their band name indicates their wish to "create their distinctiveness" inrock music. They also take on a unique concept, having a painter draw on canvas while the main vocalist sing on live stages.
Oldcodex was founded on October 21, 2009, by members Ta_2 (Tatsuhisa Suzuki) and R.O.N, who used to work with Ta_2 on his past solo projects. They debuted with the first mini album "OLDCODEX". They were accompanied by other members from another one named "ROSARYHILL", including R.O.N himself, YoHske and sae, though the last two did not stay from February 15, 2010, onward. On October 3, they put out their first full-length album, "hidemind", with 11 tracks in total. Many of their album covers were drawn by artist YORKE., who then became an official member of the band on November 1. Later on, the band witnessed drastic changes in the lineup, with new arrivals of 3 support members and R.O.N's departure on October 15, 2012. After 12 years of activities, the discography of Oldcodex includes 6 studio albums, a remix album, 3 mini albums, 18 singles and a digital single.
Oldcodex performed atNippon Budokan on February 11, 2015.[2]
On August 4, 2021, Ta_2 announced he was going on hiatus, with Oldcodex subsequently pausing their activities as well. This announcement came shortly afterShūkan Bunshun reported that he was involved in an extramarital affair with a female work associate.[3] On August 30, 2021, Ta_2 released a statement apologizing for his "careless behavior."[4] On December 27, 2021, it was announced that Oldcodex was set to disband following the release of the theme song for the upcomingFree! movie on the original soundtrack album which is scheduled for April 2022.[5] Ta_2 and Yorke both shared their feelings about the announcement on the exclusive fanclub site, which was closed down at 12PM local time on March 1, 2022.They officially disbanded on May 31, 2022. The official website and Twitter account for the band were shut down on August 31, 2022. The band's website now redirects to the Lantis website.[6]
Studio albums
| Year | Title | Oricon chart position [7] |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Hidemind | 44 |
| 2012 | Contrast Silver | 28 |
| 2014 | A Silent, within the Roar[8] | 5 |
| 2016 | Fixed Engine[9] | 3 |
| 2017 | They Go, Where?[10] | 8 |
| 2019 | Ladderless | 7 |
| 2021 | Full Colors | 36 |
Mini albums
| Year | Title | Oricon chart position |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Oldcodex | 51 |
| 2011 | Flower | 48 |
| 2015 | Pledge | 5 |
| Year | Title | Oricon Chart position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | "[Blue]" | 29 | — |
| "flag on the hill" | 55 | ||
| 2011 | "Harsh Wind" | 55 | |
| 2012 | "Cold Hands" | 56 | |
| "Catal Rhythm" (カタルリズム) | 20 | 2nd ending theme song forKuroko's Basketball | |
| 2013 | "The Misfit Go" | 31 | 1st ending theme song forArata: The Legend |
| "Rage on" | 6 | Opening theme song forFree! - Iwatobi Swim Club | |
| "WALK" | 18 | Ending theme song forKuroko's Basketball 2 | |
| 2014 | "Dried Up Youthful Fame" | 7 | Opening theme song forFree! Eternal Summer |
| 2015 | "Lantana" | 10 | 3rd ending theme song forKuroko's Basketball 3 |
| "Feed A" | 13 | Opening theme song forGod Eater | |
| "Aching Horns" | 10 | Theme song forHigh Speed! -Free! Starting Days- | |
| 2016 | "Deal With" | 23 | Opening theme song forServamp |
| "Scribble & Beyond" | 11 | Theme song forKuroko's Basketball Winter Cup Compilation | |
| 2018 | "Growth Arrow" | 11 | Theme song forButlers: Chitose Momotose Monogatari |
| "One Side" | — | Theme song forServamp -Alice in the Garden- | |
| "Heading to Over" | 9 | Theme song forFree!-Dive to the Future- | |
| 2019 | "Take on Fever" | 24[11] | Theme song forSpecial 7: Special Crime Investigation Unit |
| 2020 | "Core Fade" | 14 | Theme song forULTRAMAN |
| Year | Title | Album | Oricon Chart position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | "Dried Up Youthful Fame – Version:Free –" | Free! -the Final Stroke- The Second Volume Original Soundtrack "Never Ending Blue" | 21[12] | Originally scheduled to be the theme song for the first part of the movieFree! -the Final Stroke-, now released as image song. |
| "This Fading Blue" | Theme song for the second part of the movieFree! -the Final Stroke-. |
1.OLDCODEX to Perform at Nippon Budōkan Arena in FebruaryAnime News Network. July 13, 2014.
2.{{usurped|1=[MUSIC]}} OLDCODEX’s 3rd album 「A Silent, within The Roar」 AFA Channel. March 11, 2014.
3.OLDCODEX to release 3rd mini album in 2015 coolJAPAN Inc. December 18, 2014
4.OLDCODEX “Capture” 2015 in Budokan 11.02.2015 Relawan Konser. February 23, 2015
