ARCANA PROJECT is a four-member tarot card themed girl's vocal unit. They are jointly produced by Lantis and DEARSTAGE, and Mia_REGINA directs some of their songs and dances.
They made their debut on January 18, 2020, followed by their first organized live "ACE of CUPS" named after minor arcana.
Members and assigned tarots[]
Current Members[]
- Sakurano Usa (桜野羽咲) with the Empress
- Aida Shion (相田詩音) with the Judgement
- Hanamiya Hana (花宮ハナ) with the Magician
- Amano Hikaru (天野ひかる) with the Star
Former Members[]
- Sasaki Mai (佐々木麻衣) with the World (Left March 20, 2021)
- Sorano Aozora (空野青空) with the Wheel of Fortune (Left June 29, 2024)
History[]
2020[]
- They released their pre-debut single ACE of WANDS on March 25, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, all release events in March were canceled.
- They were forced to perform occasionally online where membership is available instead of appearing at live houses due to the COVID-19 restrictions.
- They performed the opening theme for the anime Monster Girl Doctor which they released as their first single, titled Campanella Hibiku Sora de (カンパネラ響く空で).
2021[]
- They were able to perform on site again.
- They performed the ending theme for the anime Kaifuku Jutsushi no Yarinaoshi which they released as their second single, titled Yume de Sekai wo Kaeru nara (夢で世界を変えるなら).
- They opened their official fan club at their official website where limited digital contents are available for a monthly fee.
- They performed the opening theme song, Tayutae, Nanairo (たゆたえ、七色 Sway, Seven Colors) for Aquatope of White Sand produced by P.A.Works which they released as their third single.
- Their fourth single Tomedonai Shiosai ni Bokutachi wa Nani wo Utau Darou ka (とめどない潮騒に僕たちは何を歌うだろうか) was the opening theme for the second cour of Aquatope of White Sand.
2022[]
- In March 2022, they performed the theme song for the comic "Can't Focus on Class With My Idol Next to Me!" (推しが隣で授業に集中できない！).
- In August 2022, they released their first album Genesis (創世記) which was represented by two different songs: Kaisei no Está Lista (快晴のエスタリスタ; Sunny day esta lista) and Doukoku no Tormenta (慟哭のトルメンタ; Shrieking tormenta).
2023[]
- In January 2023, they performed the opening theme song Koigoromo (恋衣) for Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari, for which they have the collaboration song as well.
- In August 2023, they performed the ending theme song Eureka (ユリイカ) for SYNDUALITY Noir, and had their third oneman live "Eureka!".
2024[]
- In January 2024, they performed the opening theme song Aire (アイレ)for SYNDUALITY Noir.
- During Mar thru Apr 2024, they had one man tour in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and Shizuoka.
- They will release a new single "Meramera" to be the first Ending theme for "ULTRAMAN ARC" on 21st July 2024.
- On June 29th Sorano Aozora graduates from this group due to termination of the management agreement between DearStage and her. Despite of the fact, the 8th single which will be released on July has her song as well.
Discography[]
Albums[]
- [2022.08.24] Genesis (創世記)
Singles[]
- [2020.03.25] ACE of WANDS (Pre-Debut)
- [2020.09.09] Campanella Hibiku Sora de (カンパネラ響く空で)
- [2021.02.10] Yume de Sekai wo Kaeru nara (夢で世界を変えるなら)
- [2021.07.14] Tayutae, Nanairo (たゆたえ、七色)
- [2021.10.27] Tomedonai Shiosai ni Bokutachi wa Nani wo Utau Darou ka (とめどない潮騒に僕たちは何を歌うだろうか)
- [2023.01.25] Koigoromo (恋衣)
- [2023.08.23] Eureka (ユリイカ)
- [2024.03.13] Aire (アイレ)
- [2024.07.21] Meramera (メラメラ)
Digital Singles[]
- [2022.05.21] Revolutional Dawn (革命的レイメイ)
Featuring[]
- [2022.03] Spring Storm (春色ストーム)
- [2022.05] Summer time Complex (ヒトナツ･コンプレックス)
Radio[]
- [2021.04.03-] ARCANA PROJECT presents: A miracle that will happen on the radio from now on (ARCANA PROJECTの〜今からラジオで起きる奇跡〜) at FM-FUJI
Live Events[]
- [2020.01.18] 0th Oracle (first live)
- [2020.02.02] ACE of CUPS vol.1 (first organized live)
- [2020.12.06] ARCANA PROJECT FANMEETING - THE FANS. Vol.1 -
- [2021.02.13] ANI-L@N NIGHT Produce By Lantis (held online together with Okui Masami and Kuribayashi Minami)
- [2021.02.21] ARCANA PROJECT FANMEETING Vol.2
- [2021.07.18] Plasma Dempa Fes 2021 Vol.2 (two-man live with Dempagumi.inc)
- [2021.10.24] Sacre de L'ARCANA PROJECT (first oneman live, held at Ebisu liquid room)
- [2022.04-2022.05] New Introduction to Arcana (first live tour)
- [2022.04.29] Tokyo
- [2022.05.01] Osaka
- [2022.08.06] Tokyo Idol Festival 2022 (first appearance)
- [2022.08.28] Animelo Summer Live 2022 -Sparkle- (first appearance)
Trivia[]
- Their outfits are based on a common design with personalized details.
- Two of the members have joined DS Gaming Team to appear at eSports contests.
