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{{Infobox musical artist  <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians -->
| name              = L'Arc-en-Ciel
| image             = L'arc En Ciel @ MSG - 3-25-12 - 040.jpg
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| landscape         = yes
| caption           = L'Arc-en-Ciel performing at [[Madison Square Garden]] on March 25, 2012.
| background        = group_or_band
| alias             = P'unk-en-Ciel, The Zombies, D'ark-en-Ciel
| origin            = [[Osaka]], Japan
| genre             = {{flatlist|
* [[Alternative rock]]
* [[pop rock]]
* {{nowrap|[[post-punk]]}} <small>(early)</small>}}
| discography       = [[L'Arc-en-Ciel discography]]
| years_active      = 1991–present
| label             = {{flatlist| 
* Night Gallery
* [[Danger Crue Records|Danger Crue]]
* [[Ki/oon Records|Ki/oon]]
* [[Tofu Records|Tofu]] (US)
* [[Gan-Shin]] (EU)}}
| associated_acts   = {{flatlist|
* [[Vamps (band)|Vamps]]
* [[Sons of All Pussys]]
* [[Acid Android]]
* Creature Creature
* [[Zigzo]]}}
| website           = {{URL|http://www.larc-en-ciel.com/}}
| current_members   = [[Tetsuya (musician)|Tetsuya]]<br />[[Hyde (musician)|Hyde]]<br />[[Ken (musician)|Ken]]<br />[[Yukihiro (musician)|Yukihiro]]
| past_members      = Hiro<br />Pero<br />[[Sakura (musician)|Sakura]]
}}

{{Nihongo|'''L'Arc-en-Ciel'''|ラルク アン シエル|Raruku an Shieru|lead=yes|[[French language|French]] for "The Rainbow"<ref name="forbes">{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/zackomalleygreenburg/2012/03/27/l-arc-en-ciel-the-richest-rock-band-youve-never-heard-of/|title=L'Arc-En-Ciel: The Richest Rock Band You've Never Heard Of|work=[[Forbes]]|date=2012-03-27|access-date=2014-09-10}}</ref>}}, stylized as '''L'Arc〜en〜Ciel''' and abbreviated as '''Laruku''', is a Japanese [[Rock music|rock]] band formed in [[Osaka]] in 1991 by bassist [[Tetsuya (musician)|Tetsuya]] and vocalist [[Hyde (musician)|Hyde]]. Following the departure of original members Hiro and Pero, guitarist [[Ken (musician)|Ken]] and drummer [[Sakura (musician)|Sakura]] were recruited to replace them in 1992 and 1993, respectively. While they first got their start as a [[visual kei]] band, L'Arc-en-Ciel have not had any association with the movement since their major label debut in 1994.<ref name="Billboard">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/industry/touring/l-arc-en-ciel-japanese-visual-rock-band-1006560952.story|title=L'Arc-en-Ciel, Japanese Visual Kei Band, To Play Madison Square Garden This Weekend|publisher=[[Billboard.biz|Billboard]]|date=2012-03-23|access-date=2012-04-15}}</ref><ref name="Wall Street Journal">{{cite web|url=https://blogs.wsj.com/scene/2012/04/25/20-years-of-larc-en-ciel/|title=20 Years of L'Arc-en-Ciel|publisher=The Wall Street Journal|date=2012-04-25|access-date=2012-05-20}}</ref> Sakura left the band in 1997 and was replaced by [[Yukihiro (musician)|Yukihiro]] in January 1998, completing the current line-up.

With a reported 40 million records sold, L'Arc-en-Ciel are one of the [[List of best-selling music artists in Japan|best-selling music artists in Japan]]. Their 1999 simultaneously-released albums ''[[Ark (L'Arc-en-Ciel album)|Ark]]'' and ''[[Ray (L'Arc-en-Ciel album)|Ray]]'' are each one of the [[List of best-selling albums in Japan|best-selling albums of all time in Japan]]. L'Arc-en-Ciel have had seven number one studio albums and 21 number one singles. They were ranked number 58 on a 2003 list of the top 100 Japanese pop musicians by [[HMV|HMV Japan]], and were the first Japanese act to headline [[Madison Square Garden]] in New York City.

==History==

===1991–1997: Formation, major label debut and sakura's departure===
In February 1991, bassist [[Tetsuya (musician)|Tetsuya]] (then known as TETSU) recruited vocalist [[Hyde (musician)|Hyde]] (then known as HIDE),<ref name="HIDE">As used in the band's first home video, the self-titled ''L'Arc~en~Ciel'' released on 1992-03-16. Retrieved 2012-05-07.</ref> guitarist Hiro and drummer Pero. Together, they formed a band and named themselves L'Arc-en-Ciel. A year later, after gaining popularity in their hometown of [[Osaka]], Hiro left the band on June 12, 1992. Tetsuya then convinced his friend [[Ken (musician)|Ken]] to quit his university studies and join the band as guitarist. However, Pero then left the group on December 30, 1992. The following year, [[Sakura (musician)|Sakura]] joined as L'Arc-en-Ciel's new drummer.<ref name="hmv" />

On April 1, 1993, the band released their debut album ''[[Dune (L'Arc-en-Ciel album)|Dune]]'' on the independent, but well-known, record label [[Danger Crue Records|Danger Crue]]. The album was a success and ranked number one on the [[Oricon]] indies charts. This caught the attention of some major labels. In 1994, L'Arc-en-Ciel signed a contract with [[Sony Music Entertainment Japan]]'s [[Kioon Music|Ki/oon]] division. They released their major debut album ''[[Tierra (L'Arc-en-Ciel album)|Tierra]]'' that same year. Their third album ''[[Heavenly (L'Arc-en-Ciel album)|Heavenly]]'' followed in 1995. In 1996, their fourth album, ''[[True (L'Arc-en-Ciel album)|True]]'', became their first to sell over a million copies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/14296/|script-title=ja:Ｌ’Ａｒｃ～ｅｎ～Ｃｉｅｌのプロフ|publisher=oricon|access-date=2008-10-31|language=ja}}</ref>

On February 24, 1997, drummer Sakura was arrested for violating the Stimulants Control Law.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uta-net.com/user/artist_profile/artist_8.html|title=アーティストプロフィール L'Arc～en～Ciel|publisher=uta-net|access-date=2008-10-31|language=ja|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081216075501/http://www.uta-net.com/user/artist_profile/artist_8.html|archive-date=2008-12-16}}</ref> In May, he received a two year [[Suspended sentence|prison sentence suspended]] for three years. When news of the arrest became public, the group's CDs were removed from the shelves in record shops.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/1999-12-16/music/big-in-japan/2|title=Big in Japan / page 2|publisher=[[Phoenix New Times]]|date=1999-12-16|access-date=2008-11-01|archive-date=2012-08-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120805235313/http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/1999-12-16/music/big-in-japan/2/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Their song "[[The Fourth Avenue Cafe]]" was replaced as the fourth ending theme of the [[Rurouni Kenshin (TV series)|''Rurouni Kenshin'' anime]] after only four episodes and its single release was halted.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.livedoor.com/article/detail/3308641/|title=【カオス通信】「アニソンとJ-POPの微妙な関係」|publisher=[[livedoor]]|date=2006-11-28|access-date=2008-10-31|language=ja}}</ref> (It was eventually released in 2006.)

Over the next few months, the group continued to be featured in magazines as a trio. On October 17, the single "[[Niji (L'Arc-en-Ciel song)|Niji]]" was released without Sakura. Instead, it features former [[Zi:Kill]] and [[Die in Cries]] drummer [[Yukihiro (musician)|Yukihiro]] as a support member. Sakura officially announced his departure from L'Arc-en-Ciel on November 4. The remaining members formed "The Zombies", which was advertised as a "copy band" singing L'Arc-en-Ciel songs.<ref name=jrock>{{cite web|url=http://www.j-rock.com/back_intime/98_3/9832/9832.html|title=the zombies|publisher=J-Rock.com|access-date=2008-11-02|language=ja}}</ref> The end of their hiatus was marked by a concert at the [[Tokyo Dome]] on December 23, 1997, entitled Reincarnation. It was the band's first performance at the venue and had an attendance of 56,000 people, with the tickets sold out in a record-breaking four minutes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.barks.jp/artist/?id=52004608&m=bio|title=L'Arc～en～Ciel: バイオグラフィー|publisher=BARKS|access-date=2008-11-01|language=ja}}</ref>

===1998–2003: Blockbuster success and hiatus===
[[File:L'Arc-en-Ciel logo (2010s).svg|thumb|Official L'Arc-en-Ciel logo during 2010s]]
Yukihiro officially joined L'Arc-en-Ciel as their drummer on January 1, 1998. The single "[[Winter Fall]]", which was released at the end of the month, became the group's first number one on the [[Oricon Singles Chart]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://music.biglobe.ne.jp/custom/winter07/index.html|title=Winter song special '07|publisher=[[BIGLOBE|Biglobe music]]|access-date=2008-12-01|language=ja|archive-date=2009-06-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090602000511/http://music.biglobe.ne.jp/custom/winter07/index.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/music/release/d/147787/1/|script-title=ja:ｗｉｎｔｅｒ ｆａｌｌ|publisher=Oricon|access-date=2008-11-14|language=ja}}</ref> They subsequently released their album ''[[Heart (L'Arc-en-Ciel album)|Heart]]'' on February 25, 1998. The band was also included in the Japanese and Philippine releases of the official movie soundtrack of [[Godzilla (1998 film)|Godzilla]]. It was released on May 19, 1998, through Epic Records and mainly consists of alternative rock songs. They provided the track titled "Lose Control."

On July 1, 1999, the group released two albums, ''[[Ark (L'Arc-en-Ciel album)|Ark]]'' and ''[[Ray (L'Arc-en-Ciel album)|Ray]]'', simultaneously. These two albums became the first Japanese albums to be released simultaneously in other Asian countries outside Japan. Both albums topped the Oricon music charts, with ''Ark'' occupying number one and ''Ray'' number two and each selling over two million copies. This, along with the 1999 Grand Cross Tour which united over 650,000 people in 12 concerts, marked the commercial high point of the group's career.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://special.goo.ne.jp/10th/history/99/music.html|script-title=ja:1999年に「音楽」ジャンルで起こった主なできごと|publisher=[[goo (search engine)|goo]]|access-date=2009-10-31|language=ja|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110614023049/http://special.goo.ne.jp/10th/history/99/music.html|archive-date=2011-06-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.larc-en-ciel.com/en/biography/1999.php|title=L'Arc-en-Ciel Biography: Year 1999|publisher=L'Arc-en-Ciel Official Website|access-date=2015-10-27|archive-date=2014-09-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140903014923/https://www.larc-en-ciel.com/en/biography/1999.php|url-status=dead}}</ref>

In 2000, two of the band's songs were included in the soundtrack for ''[[Ring 0: Birthday]]''. Their next album ''[[Real (L'Arc-en-Ciel album)|Real]]'', released on August 30, 2000, was their last studio album for some time. Its song "[[Stay Away (L'Arc-en-Ciel song)|Stay Away]]" was featured in the arcade game ''[[Drum Mania|DrumMania 4th Mix]]''. The compilation album ''[[Clicked Singles Best 13]]'' was released on March 14, 2001. It includes twelve songs chosen online by the group's fans.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chosunonline.com/article/20040219000088|title=なかなかの威力発揮するJ-POP 若手アーティストが善戦|publisher=[[The Chosun Ilbo]]|date=2004-02-19|access-date=2008-11-01|language=ja|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081216075502/http://www.chosunonline.com/article/20040219000088|archive-date=2008-12-16}}</ref> It also includes an additional thirteenth song, "Anemone".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.famitsu.com/entertainment/news/2001/02/14/n05.html|script-title=ja:ラルクのシングルコレクション盤収録曲発表!!|publisher=[[Famitsu]]|date=2001-02-14|access-date=2008-11-01|language=ja}}</ref> Their album ''Real'' was re-released as a [[Super Audio CD]] on July 4, 2001. "[[Spirit Dreams Inside (Another Dream)]]", released on September 5, 2001, was L'Arc-en-Ciel's last single before a long period of inactivity. The English-language version of the single's title track was adopted as ''[[Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within]]'''s ending theme song.

During this period of inactivity, the members began working on solo careers and side projects. In 2001, Tetsuya started his solo career under the name Tetsu69 and Yukihiro formed the band [[Acid Android]]. The following year, Ken founded [[Sons of All Pussys]] with L'Arc-en-Ciel's former drummer Sakura. Hyde released two solo albums, ''[[Roentgen (album)|Roentgen]]'' (2002) and ''[[Hyde (musician)|666]]'' (2003), and co-starred in the 2003 movie ''[[Moon Child (2003 film)|Moon Child]]''. He also played the part of Adam in the film ''[[Kagen no Tsuki]]'' (2004).

Three compilation albums; ''[[The Best of L'Arc-en-Ciel 1994–1998]]'', ''[[The Best of L'Arc-en-Ciel 1998–2000]]'' and ''[[The Best of L'Arc-en-Ciel C/W]]'', were released on March 19, 2003. The album series included all of their previous singles, with the exception of "Spirit Dreams Inside (Another Dream)".

===2003–2006: Comeback and international activities===
[[File:L'arc En Ciel @ MSG - 3-25-12 - 075.jpg|thumb|right|tetsuya and hyde performing at Madison Square Garden, 2012]]
After two and a half years, L'Arc-en-Ciel performed a series of seven concerts, entitled Shibuya Seven Days, in [[Tokyo]] in June 2003. During this event, the group announced that a new album would be released the following year. "[[Ready Steady Go (L'Arc-en-Ciel song)|Ready Steady Go]]", the group's first single in more than three years, was released in February 2004. This song was used as an opening theme song for the [[Fullmetal Alchemist (TV series)|''Fullmetal Alchemist'' anime]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2003-12-13/fullmetal-alchemist-op-by-l'arc-en-ciel|title=Fullmetal Alchemist OP by L'Arc-en-Ciel|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|date=2003-12-13|access-date=2008-10-31}}</ref> The single topped the Oricon weekly singles charts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/music/release/d/534911/1/|script-title=ja:ＲＥＡＤＹ ＳＴＥＡＤＹ ＧＯ|publisher=oricon|access-date=2008-10-31|language=ja}}</ref> Additionally, a sample of this song was also used in a [[Nintendo DS]] game called ''[[Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan]]''. The group subsequently released another single, "[[Hitomi no Juunin]]", in early March 2004. This was followed by the group's album, ''[[Smile (L'Arc-en-Ciel album)|Smile]]'', on March 31. Shortly after, on June 2, the single "[[Jiyuu e no Shoutai]]" was the first to feature a song by [[#P'unk-en-Ciel|P'unk-en-Ciel]].

On July 31, 2004, L'Arc-en-Ciel made their North American debut at the anime convention [[Otakon]]. Approximately 12,000 people attended the concert, which was held at the [[1st Mariner Arena]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/convention/2004/otakon/17|title=L'Arc~en~Ciel Concert|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|date=2004-08-12|access-date=2008-10-31}}</ref> They were the first Japanese band to perform at the arena. On May 31, 2005, [[Tofu Records]], Sony Music Japan's U.S. label, released a DVD of their 2004 Otakon concert.{{citation needed|date=March 2012}}

In 2005, the band released various singles, including "[[Killing Me (L'Arc-en-Ciel song)|Killing Me]]", "[[New World (L'Arc-en-Ciel song)|New World]]" and "[[Jojoushi]]". These were later complied onto the album ''[[Awake (L'Arc-en-Ciel album)|Awake]]'', which was released on June 22, 2005. It features twelve tracks, including "Lost Heaven", the ending theme song of ''[[Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa]]''. Another of the band's single, "[[Link (L'Arc-en-Ciel song)|Link]]", was released on July 20, 2005. This song was also featured in the movie as the opening theme song, and was included on their next album, entitled ''[[Kiss (L'Arc-en-Ciel album)|Kiss]]''.

In August 2005, the band went on a nationwide tour for their album ''Awake''. It was followed by another tour titled Asia Live 2005, which had the band performing in [[Seoul]] and [[Shanghai]] and ended at the [[Tokyo Dome]]. Following these two tours, L'Arc-en-Ciel's members turned their attention back to their own solo projects. Tetsuya began recording with [[Morrie (musician)|Morrie]] for his solo project Creature Creature. Yukihiro regrouped his band Acid Android and released the single "Let's Dance" on April 5, 2006. Acid Android joined [[Mucc]] to perform two concerts in Shanghai in April 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/special/38963/|script-title=ja:ワールドツアーで欧州・米国で人気ムック ニュース|publisher=oricon|date=2006-11-15|access-date=2008-11-02|language=ja}}</ref> Hyde composed "[[Glamorous Sky]]", the theme song of the film adaption of the manga ''[[Nana (manga)|Nana]]''. The song was sung by pop singer [[Mika Nakashima]], the first time hyde composed music for another vocalist. In addition, his own solo album, ''[[Faith (Hyde album)|Faith]]'', was released on April 26, 2006. Hyde also went on a five-month tour throughout Japan to publicize his album. After signing with [[Tofu Records]], he held four small concerts in the United States in July 2006, making his US debut. This was the first of L'Arc-en-Ciel's solo projects to be held outside Japan. On August 23, 2006, ken released a solo single entitled "Speed".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/music/23838/|title=ラルクのken、ついにソロワークスを始動！|publisher=oricon|date=2006-06-05|access-date=2008-10-31|language=ja}}</ref>

===2006–2010: 15th anniversary and concert hiatus===
On November 25 and 26, 2006, L'Arc-en-Ciel played two shows at the Tokyo Dome to celebrate their 15th anniversary. The tickets for these concerts sold out in two minutes, breaking the previous record, which was also set by them.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://event.yahoo.co.jp/larc_en_ciel/discography/profile/index.html|title=L'Arc-en-Ciel profile|publisher=[[Yahoo! Japan]]|year=2007|access-date=2008-11-14|language=ja|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071123154811/http://event.yahoo.co.jp/larc_en_ciel/discography/profile/index.html|archive-date=2007-11-23}}</ref> A poll was created on their official website, during the weeks before the concert, which allowed fans to pick the songs they would like to hear at the show.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wowow.co.jp/music/larc/contents.html|title=L'Arc〜en〜Ciel 15th L'Anniversary Live|publisher=[[WOWOW]]|access-date=2008-11-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061206212559/http://www.wowow.co.jp/music/larc/contents.html|archive-date=2006-12-06|language=ja}}</ref> The concert was later broadcast on the [[WOWOW]] channel on December 23, 2006, and was subsequently broadcast on Korean [[MTV]] on February 8, 2007.

L'Arc-en-Ciel recorded the song "Shine", which was to be used as the opening song for the NHK anime ''[[Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit]]''. In the spring of 2007, the group kicked off their Mata Heart ni hi wo Tsukero 2007 tour in Japan. They also released the single "[[Seventh Heaven (L'Arc-en-Ciel song)|Seventh Heaven]]" on May 30, 2007, which topped the Oricon charts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/music/45431/|title=L'Arc～en～Ciel、怒涛の5ヶ月連続リリース決定！ |publisher=oricon|date=2007-06-12 |access-date=2008-10-31|language=ja}}</ref> Their song "[[My Heart Draws a Dream]]", which was used in a [[Subaru]] commercial, was also released as a single on August 29, 2007. This single also topped the Oricon charts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/music/release/d/723279/1/|script-title=ja:ＭＹ ＨＥＡＲＴ ＤＲＡＷＳ Ａ ＤＲＥＡＭ|publisher=oricon|access-date=2008-10-31|language=ja}}</ref>

L'Arc-en-Ciel subsequently recorded the song "[[Daybreak's Bell]]", which was used as the first opening theme for the anime ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam 00]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-10-18/gundam-00-opening-theme-tops-japanese-singles-chart|title=Gundam 00 Opening Theme Tops Japanese Singles Chart|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|date=2007-10-18|access-date=2008-10-31}}</ref> This song was released as a single on October 10, 2007, later topping the Oricon weekly charts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/music/release/d/728027/1/|script-title=ja:ＤＡＹＢＲＥＡＫ’Ｓ ＢＥＬＬ|publisher=oricon|access-date=2008-10-31|language=ja}}</ref> From November 14 to December 25, 2007, they released a limited edition single titled "[[Hurry Xmas]]", along with two new DVDs, titled ''15th L'Anniversary Live'' and ''Chronicle 3''. Their studio album ''[[Kiss (L'Arc-en-Ciel album)|Kiss]]'' was released on November 21, 2007, and debuted at number one on the Oricon charts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/rankmusic/49983/|script-title=ja:ラルク、ニューアルバムで1位。通算7作目|publisher=Oricon|date=2007-11-27|access-date=2008-11-14|language=ja}}</ref>

L'Arc-en-Ciel then performed the Theater of Kiss tour, which was held from December 22, 2007, to February 17, 2008. The song "[[Drink It Down (L'Arc-en-Ciel song)|Drink It Down]]" was used as the Japanese opening song for the PS3/Xbox 360 game ''[[Devil May Cry 4]]''. It was released as a single on April 2, 2008, and topped the Oricon weekly charts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/music/release/d/754484/1/|script-title=ja:ＤＲＩＮＫ ＩＴ ＤＯＷＮ|publisher=oricon|access-date=2008-10-31|language=ja}}</ref> The band went on a tour, entitled Tour 2008 L'7: Trans Asia via Paris, which covered several major Asian cities, as well as [[Paris]], [[France]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.takungpao.com:10000/gate/gb/www.takungpao.com/news/08/05/11/UL-903500.htm|title=L'Arc～en～Ciel虹环魅力长存|publisher=[[Ta Kung Pao]]|date=2008-05-11|access-date=2008-11-01|language=zh|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081216081617/http://www.takungpao.com:10000/gate/gb/www.takungpao.com/news/08/05/11/UL-903500.htm|archive-date=2008-12-16}}</ref> On this tour, a live show hiatus until 2011 was announced, although new material would still continue to be released.

Their double A-side single "[[Nexus 4/Shine]]" and the DVD ''Tour 2007-2008 Theater of Kiss'' were released together on August 27, 2008. On May 20, 2009, L'Arc-en-Ciel released the DVD of their live concert in Paris, titled ''Live in Paris''. hyde and [[K.A.Z]] formed the hard rock group [[Vamps (band)|Vamps]] and released their self-titled first album, ''[[Vamps (album)|Vamps]]'', on June 10, 2009. On December 1, 2009, L'Arc-en-Ciel announced the release of a new single named "[[Bless (song)|Bless]]" on January 27, 2010. This was used as the theme song for [[NHK]]'s broadcast of the [[2010 Vancouver Olympics]]. Also, tetsu announced that he had changed his [[stage name]] to "tetsuya" and released his first artist book. The book, which ranked number six amongst the Talent Book Charts, featured early live pictures and a 30,000 character interview with the bassist.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://musicjapanplus.jp/news/?&action=detail&news_id=3960|title=tetsuya's Artist Book to Rank No.&nbsp;6 in Talent Book Charts!|publisher=MusicJapanPlus|date=2010-01-31|access-date=2010-02-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722114411/http://www.musicjapanplus.jp/news/?&action=detail&news_id=3960|archive-date=2011-07-22|url-status=dead}}</ref>

On March 10, 2010, L'Arc-en-Ciel released their fifth "best of" album, entitled ''Quadrinity: Member's Best Selections''. It contains 4 CDs with 7 tracks per band member, chosen and remastered by each of them. The first press edition of this compilation also came with a DVD that includes a variety quiz show with the band titled ''The L'Arquiz''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://musicjapanplus.jp/news/?action=detail&news_id=4215|title=L'Arc-en-Ciel to Open Online Quiz in Celebration for their Best-Of Album!!|publisher=MusicJapanPlus|date=2010-03-02|access-date=2010-03-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171203042853/http://www.musicjapanplus.jp/news/?action=detail|archive-date=2017-12-03|url-status=dead}}</ref>

===2011–2013: 20th anniversary and world tour===
Ending their live show hiatus on January 1, 2011, L'Arc-en-Ciel celebrated both their 20th anniversary and the New Year with the midnight concert L'A Happy New Year! at [[Makuhari Messe]]. On February 16, they released the compilation album ''Twenity'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jpopasia.com/news/larcenciel-twenity::5083.html |title=L'arc~en~ciel *Twenity* |publisher=jpopasia|date=2011-01-19 |access-date=2011-03-19}}</ref> which consists of three parts: ''[[Twenity 1991-1996]]'', ''[[Twenity 1997-1999]]'', and ''[[Twenity 2000-2010]]''. The albums are an all-around "best of" collection of the band, covering everything from the formation of the group, including their hit singles up to their newest works. A box set entitled ''Twenity Box'' was later released on March 9 and contains all three of the albums. It also came with a special digest DVD that covered the 20-year history of the band, a deluxe booklet, and a special [[music box]] that contained either "[[Flower (L'Arc-en-Ciel song)|Flower]]", "Anata", "[[New World (L'Arc-en-Ciel song)|New World]]", or "[[My Heart Draws a Dream]]" at random.

Later, it was announced that L'Arc-en-Ciel would provide the theme song for ''[[Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: The Sacred Star of Milos]]'', entitled "[[Good Luck My Way]]". This is their fourth contribution to the ''[[Fullmetal Alchemist]]'' franchise.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musicjapanplus.jp/news/1/8328/larc-en-ciel-once-again-providing-theme-song-for-fullmetal-alchemist/|title=L'Arc-en-Ciel Once Again Providing Theme Song for Fullmetal Alchemist|publisher=MusicJapanPlus|date=2011-03-28|access-date=2011-03-30|archive-date=2011-05-31|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531131012/http://www.musicjapanplus.jp/news/1/8328/larc-en-ciel-once-again-providing-theme-song-for-fullmetal-alchemist/|url-status=dead}}</ref> The song was released as their first 20th L'Anniversary single on June 29, 2011. To further celebrate their 20 years together, L'Arc-en-Ciel put on a 20th L'Anniversary Concert at [[Ajinomoto Stadium]] in Tokyo on May 28–29, 2011, with each day dedicated to one half of their career. All of the proceeds from the concerts were donated to the [[2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami|Great East Japan earthquake]] relief efforts. Additionally, at the end of the concert, it was announced that there would be a L'Anniversary Japan Tour in 2011, as well as a world tour in 2012. On October 12, 2011, the second 20th L'Anniversary single was released, entitled "[[X X X (L'Arc-en-Ciel song)|XXX]]" . L'Arc-en-Ciel was subsequently approached by the producers of the ''[[Wild 7]]'' live-action film to perform the movie's theme song.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-10-07/larc-en-ciel-performs-manga-based-wild-7-film-theme |title=Live Stream of L'Arc~en~Ciel's New Album Mastering |publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|date=2011-10-07|access-date=2011-12-06}}</ref> Entitled "[[Chase (L'Arc-en-Ciel song)|Chase]]", the song was released as the group's third L'Anniversary single on December 21.

[[File:L'arc En Ciel @ MSG - 3-25-12 - 082.jpg|thumb|left|ken and hyde performing at Madison Square Garden, 2012]]
L'Arc-en-Ciel then announced that they would be releasing their twelfth studio album, and gave fans who bought "Chase" a sneak peek with a live internet broadcast of the band mastering the album on December 26 on [[Ustream]].<ref name="12th album">{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyohive.com/2011/12/punk-en-ciel-to-release-their-first-album-punk-is-not-dead/ |title=P'unk-en-Ciel to release their first album, "P'unk is Not Dead"|date=2011-10-17|access-date=2011-12-06}}</ref> They also announced that their alter ego band P'unk-en-Ciel would be releasing their first album, titled ''[[Butterfly (L'Arc-en-Ciel album)|P'unk is Not Dead]]'', the same day.<ref name="12th album"/> The band's twelfth album, ''[[Butterfly (L'Arc-en-Ciel album)|Butterfly]]'', was released on February 8, 2012.<ref name="Butterfly">{{cite web|url=http://www.musicjapanplus.jp/news/1/12843/larcenciel-announced-new-album-release-and-20th-lanniversary-final-performance-dates/|title=L'arc~en~Ciel Announced New Album Release and 20th L'Anniversary Final Performance Dates|date=2011-12-27|access-date=2011-12-27|archive-date=2013-07-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130730040317/http://www.musicjapanplus.jp/news/1/12843/larcenciel-announced-new-album-release-and-20th-lanniversary-final-performance-dates/|url-status=dead}}</ref> It includes all their singles from the single "Drink it Down" onwards and four new songs.

The band's 2012 world tour took them to Hong Kong on March 3, Bangkok on March 7, Shanghai on March 10, Taipei on March 17, New York on March 25, London on April 11, Paris on April 14, Singapore on April 28, Jakarta on May 2, Seoul on May 5, Yokohama on May 12–13, Osaka on May 19–20, Tokyo on May 26–27, and Honolulu on May 31.<ref name="world tour 2012">{{cite web|url=http://www.alafista.com/2012/01/27/larc-en-ciel-world-tour-2012-schedule/|title=L'Arc-en-Ciel WORLD TOUR 2012 Schedule|publisher=Alafista|date=2012-01-27|access-date=2012-05-20|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130116145857/http://www.alafista.com/2012/01/27/larc-en-ciel-world-tour-2012-schedule/|archive-date=2013-01-16}}</ref> Their show in New York was originally scheduled to be at [[The Theater at Madison Square Garden]] on March 23, but was later moved to [[Madison Square Garden|the main arena]], making L'Arc-en-Ciel the first Japanese artist to be the headlining act at the legendary venue.<ref name="msg">{{cite web|url=http://www.musicjapanplus.jp/news/1/13294/larc-en-ciel-finally-making-new-york-city-debut-with-headling-show-at-madison-square-garden/|title=L'Arc-en-Ciel Finally Making New York City Debut with {{sic|nolink=y|reason=error in source|Headling}} Show at Madison Square Garden|publisher=musicjapanplus.jp|date=2012-01-26|access-date=2012-01-26|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130730045311/http://www.musicjapanplus.jp/news/1/13294/larc-en-ciel-finally-making-new-york-city-debut-with-headling-show-at-madison-square-garden/|archive-date=2013-07-30}}</ref> They ended the tour by returning to the US for two nights in Honolulu, Hawaii on May 31 and June 1, the latter being for the group's fan club members only.<ref name="Butterfly2">{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyohive.com/2011/12/larcenciel-reveals-details-on-new-album-live-concert-in-hawaii/|title=L'Arc~en~Ciel reveals details on new album + live concert in Hawaii|date=2011-12-26|access-date=2011-12-28}}</ref> At the first day, the mayor of Honolulu [[Peter Carlisle]] made a surprise appearance and declared May 31 "L’Arc~en~Ciel Day", saying he felt the band "made a great contribution to cultural activities, and built a bridge of friendship between Hawaii and Japan".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyohive.com/2012/06/honolulu-hawaii-establishes-may-31st-as-larcenciel-day/|title=Honolulu, Hawaii establishes May 31st as 'L'Arc~en~Ciel Day'|publisher=Tokyohive|date=2012-05-02|access-date=2012-05-02}}</ref>

===2014–2022: 25th and 30th anniversaries ===
On March 21 and 22, 2014, the band played a two-day concert at the [[Japan National Stadium]] in Tokyo, where they also played and announced the future release of their new single "Everlasting".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://okmusic.jp/#!/news/34580|title = OKMusic - 全ての音楽情報がここに}}</ref> In June 2015, the band announced a two-day concert under the name of L'ArCasino, held at Yumeshima Outdoor Special Stage, Osaka, on September 21 and 22.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.larc-en-ciel.com/en/news/detail.php?id=1153|title=Announcement of L'Arc～en～Ciel LIVE 2015!|publisher=L'Arc-en-Ciel Official Website|access-date=2015-10-22|archive-date=2017-07-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170728193927/https://www.larc-en-ciel.com/en/news/detail.php?id=1153|url-status=dead}}</ref> As they did with the previous live performances in Tokyo, they played a single for a Christmas release, "Wing's Flap".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.larc-en-ciel.com/en/news/detail.php?id=1200|title=New Single「Wings Flap」 2015.12.23 OUT!|publisher=L'Arc-en-Ciel Official Website|access-date=2015-10-22|archive-date=2017-07-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170728193147/https://www.larc-en-ciel.com/en/news/detail.php?id=1200|url-status=dead}}</ref> In December 2016, the single "Don't be Afraid" was released. The song was used as the theme song for the film ''[[Resident Evil: The Final Chapter]]'', and the video game ''[[Resident Evil 7: Biohazard|Resident Evil 7]]''. To promote their release, the band recorded a VR music video for the [[PlayStation 4]], which features the band members fighting zombies in the franchise's fictional Racoon City.

In 2017, L'Arc-en-Ciel celebrated their 25th anniversary with two shows at the Tokyo Dome on April 9 and 10. Only 110,000 seats were available for the almost 600,000 fans who signed up for the ticket lotteries. In December 2018, L'Arc-en-Ciel's first Christmas live was held at the Tokyo Dome. In late 2019 the band reinforced their presence on social media, opening an official account on Instagram, as well as an official channel in YouTube. They also released most of their music albums across different music streaming services, including [[Apple Music]] and [[Spotify]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.larc-en-ciel.com/en/news/detail.php?id=2373|title=The L'Arc-en-Ciel Official Instagram Account & Music Streaming Service are now available!|publisher=L'Arc-en-Ciel Official Website|access-date=2020-01-10}}</ref>

On January 9, 2020, the band started a new arena tour, the first one in eight years. A total of twelve live shows were to be held across five cities between January and March, starting with their home town at the [[Osaka-jō Hall]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.larc-en-ciel.com/en/news/detail.php?id=2265|title=ARENA TOUR MMXX is confirmed!|publisher=L'Arc-en-Ciel Official Website|access-date=2020-01-10}}</ref> However, the last four concerts were cancelled due to [[coronavirus]] outbreak-related concerns.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jame-world.com/en/news/153208-l-arc-en-ciel-cancel-final-four-arena-tour-mmxx-shows.html|title=L'Arc~en~Ciel Cancel Final Four "ARENA TOUR MMXX" Shows|date=27 February 2020|publisher=JaME World|access-date=2020-02-27}}</ref>

[[File:L'Arc-en-Ciel logo (2020).svg|thumb|Official L'Arc-en-Ciel logo]]
For the band's 30th anniversary in 2021, a partnership with Japanese TV-broadcasting station [[WOWOW]] was made. Starting in February 2021, the station broadcast most of L'Arc-en-Ciel's past concerts for several months.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://jrocknews.com/2021/03/larc-en-ciel-30th-anniversary-wowow.html|title=L'Arc~en~Ciel celebrates 30th-anniversary with exclusive footage|date=9 March 2021|publisher=JRockNews|access-date=2021-03-09}}</ref> On May 29 and 30, the band played two concerts named L'Appy Birthday at Chiba's Makuhari Messe.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://larc-en-ciel.com/s/n137en/news/detail/10582?ima=0000&link=ROBO004|title=30th L'Anniversary Starting Live "L'APPY BIRTHDAY!" Confirmed!|publisher=L'Arc~en~Ciel Official Website|access-date=2020-04-22}}</ref> On May 31, the band digitally released "Mirai", their first new song in almost five years.<ref>{{Cite web|title=L'Arc-en-Cielが4年半ぶり新曲「ミライ」配信リリース、新ビジュアルも解禁|trans-title=L'Arc-en-Ciel releases new song "Mirai" for the first time in four and a half years, and new visuals are unveiled|url=https://natalie.mu/music/news/430191|website=Natalie|language=Japanese}}</ref> The single was used as the theme of the [[Bandai Namco]] video game ''Blue Protocol''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twinfinite.net/2021/05/blue-protocol-gets-anime-opening-cutscene-tease-theme-song-by-larc-en-ciel/|title=Blue Protocol Gets Anime Opening Custscene Tease & Theme Song by L'Arc-en-Ciel|date=30 May 2021|publisher=Twinfinite|access-date=2021-05-30}}</ref> A second single, "Forever", was announced as the second opening theme of the anime adaptation of ''[[Edens Zero]]'' on the day of its broadcast on July 3.<ref>{{cite web|last=Luster|first=Joseph|title=EDENS ZERO Reveals New L'Arc-en-Ciel Song as Latest Opening Theme|url=https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2021/07/03/edens-zero-reveals-new-larc-en-ciel-song-as-latest-opening-theme|website=[[Crunchyroll]]|access-date=July 3, 2021|date=July 4, 2021}}</ref> The song was digitally released on August 8, 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://larc-en-ciel.com/s/n137en/news/detail/10653?ima=5903/|title=New Song "FOREVER" Full Version Digital Release Confirmed!|publisher=L'Arc-en-Ciel Official Website|access-date=2021-08-01}}</ref> while the physical version was released on September 21, 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://larc-en-ciel.com/s/n137en/news/detail/10653?ima=5903/|title=New Song "FOREVER" Full Version Digital Release Confirmed!|publisher=L'Arc-en-Ciel Official Website|access-date=2021-08-01}}</ref>

The national 30th L'Anniversary Tour saw the band play 19 concerts across Japan from September 5 to December 26.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://larc-en-ciel.com/s/n137en/|title="30th L'Anniversary TOUR Confirmed!|publisher=L'Arc-en-Ciel Official Website|access-date=2021-08-01}}</ref> The tour's two final concerts were held at the Tokyo Dome on May 21 and 22, 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://larc-en-ciel.com/s/n137en/news/detail/10667?ima=0000&link=ROBO004|title="New Song "FOREVER" Single Release Confirmed|publisher=L'Arc-en-Ciel Official Website|access-date=2021-08-16}}</ref>

On May 18, 2022, the band released ''L'Album Complete Box -Remastered Edition-'', a compilation box containing remastered versions of all their albums from 1994 to 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://larc-en-ciel.com/s/n137/news/detail/12887?ima=0043|title="結成30周年記念アルバムリマスターBOX「L'Album Complete Box -Remastered Edition-」の発売が決定！|publisher=L'Arc-en-Ciel Official Website|access-date=2021-02-03}}</ref>

===2023–present: 2024 Arena Tour===
On May 30, 2023, for its 30th anniversary, the band released a remastered edition of their first album [[Dune (L'Arc-en-Ciel album)|''Dune'']], released originally in 1993.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://larc-en-ciel.com/s/n137en/news/detail/10982?ima=4309|title=DUNE Remastered Edition and LP Edition to be Released!|publisher=L'Arc-en-Ciel Official Website|access-date=2023-03-30}}</ref>

On December 7, 2023, the band announced a 10 dates national stadium tour titled 'Arena Tour 2024 Underground', which is set to start on February 8, 2024 until April 14, 2024.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://larc-en-ciel.com/s/n137/news/detail/13130?ima=4919|title=『ARENA TOUR 2024 UNDERGROUND』開催決定!|publisher=L'Arc-en-Ciel Official Website|access-date=2023-12-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://larc-en-ciel.com/s/n137en/news/detail/11091?ima=2714|title="ARENA TOUR 2024 UNDERGROUND" Additional Dates Confirmed!|publisher=L'Arc-en-Ciel Official Website|access-date=2024-01-22}}</ref> On September 13, 2024, their new single "You Gotta Run" was announced as the intro for the second season of the anime Beyblade X. The single was released digitally on October 18, 2024 and released physically on January 15, 2025.

The band performed at Tokyo Dome on January 18 and 19, with the concert named L'Arc-en-Ciel Live 2025 Hyde Birthday Celebration -Hyde 誕生祭- in honor of Hyde's birthday.

==Legacy and influence==
With 40 million records sold,<ref name="salesMSG">{{cite magazine| title = L'Arc-en-Ciel, Japanese Visual Rock Band, To Play Madison Square Garden This Weekend| url = http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/touring/1098263/larc-en-ciel-japanese-visual-rock-band-to-play-madison-square| magazine = [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=2012-03-23 |access-date=2015-05-29|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131023031558/https://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/touring/1098263/larc-en-ciel-japanese-visual-rock-band-to-play-madison-square|archivedate=2013-10-23}}</ref> L'Arc-en-Ciel are one of the [[List of best-selling music artists in Japan|best-selling music artists in Japan]]. Their 1999 simultaneously-released albums ''[[Ark (L'Arc-en-Ciel album)|Ark]]'' and ''[[Ray (L'Arc-en-Ciel album)|Ray]]'' are each one of the [[List of best-selling albums in Japan|best-selling albums of all time in Japan]]. In 2003, L'Arc-en-Ciel were ranked number 58 on a list of the top 100 Japanese pop musicians by [[HMV|HMV Japan]].<ref name="hmv">{{cite web|url=http://www.hmv.co.jp/news/newsDetail.asp?newsnum=309170052|title=Top 100 Japanese pops Artists - No.58|publisher=[[HMV#Japan|HMV Japan]]|date=2003-10-04|access-date=2008-10-31|language=ja}}</ref> In 2012, they became the first Japanese act to headline [[Madison Square Garden]] in New York City.<ref name="salesMSG"/> [[Hiroki Kamemoto]], lead guitarist of [[Glim Spanky]], became interested in music after hearing L'Arc-en-Ciel and [[Glay]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinra.net/article/interview-otoheya-vol27-glimspanky|title=あの人の音楽が生まれる部屋 vol.27 GLIM SPANKY|work=Cinra|language=Japanese|date=2016-02-04|access-date=2023-09-13}}</ref> Vocalist Eye and bassist Rio of the heavy metal band [[Mary's Blood]] both started bands because of L'Arc-en-Ciel.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mary's Blood 激ロック インタビュー |url=https://gekirock.com/interview/2020/09/marys_blood_3.php |language=Japanese |work=Geki-Rock |date=2020-09-04 |accessdate=2023-09-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Mary's Bloodが初のアニソンカバーアルバムをリリース！EYE(Vo)＆MARI(Dr)にインタビュー！ |url=https://www.diskgarage.com/digaonline/interview/146760 |language=Japanese |work=Disk Garage |date=2020-08-24 |accessdate=2022-01-08}}</ref> [[Masato Hayakawa]] of [[Coldrain]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rock-fanatics.de/interviews/interview-masa-coldrain/|title=Interview: Masa (Coldrain)|work=Rock Fanatics|language=German|date=2014-07-20|accessdate=2023-09-13}}</ref> [[D (band)|D]] vocalist Asagi,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jame-world.com/de/articles-86587-was-verrieten-d-in-wien-mynchen-koln-und-hamburgs.html|title=Was verrieten D in Wien, München, Köln und Hamburg?|work=jame-world.com|language=German|date=2012-05-14|accessdate=2023-09-13}}</ref> [[Vistlip]] vocalist Tomo and guitarist Yuh,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://jrocknews.com/2020/05/interview-vistlip-no9.html|title=Interview with vistlip: Shaping the nostalgic album "No.9"|work=JRock News|date=2020-05-18|accessdate=2023-09-13}}</ref> and American disc jockey [[DJ Heavygrinder]] have all cited L'Arc-en-Ciel as an influence.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sensiblereason.com/djing-womans-world-interview-heavygrinder/|title=Heavy Music, Deep Thoughts: An Interview With Heavygrinder|work=Sensible Reason|date=2015-01-25|accessdate=2023-09-13 |url-status=usurped|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150128081526/http://sensiblereason.com/djing-womans-world-interview-heavygrinder/|archivedate=2015-01-28}}</ref>

==P'unk-en-Ciel==
'''P'unk-en-Ciel''' (stylized as '''P'UNK〜EN〜CIEL''') is an [[alter ego]] of L'Arc-en-Ciel. Introduced in 2004, Hyde takes over the guitar, Ken the drums, Yukihiro plays the bass, while Tetsuya performs the vocals. P'unk-en-Ciel's songs have a more punk sound and their music is usually heavier and faster with a different tone due to Tetsuya's vocals. Hyde wears a pirate patch over his left eye in P'unk-en-Ciel performances. Yukihiro is known to wear a gas mask; however, this has only been seen once at a live concert during their ''[[Smile (L'Arc-en-Ciel album)|Smile]]'' tour in 2004.

Each member is called in capital letters; T.E.Z P'UNK (formerly TETSU P'UNK), KEN P'UNK, HYDE P'UNK and YUKI P'UNK. Each member produces one song of their choice, and they alternate their productions.

P'unk-en-Ciel is the re-visitation of '''D'ark-en-Ciel''' (stylized as '''D'ARK〜EN〜CIEL'''), a special event that took place during concerts in the years when Sakura was their drummer. The only material released from D'ark-en-Ciel is the 18-minute self-titled B-side found on the (then) unreleased "[[The Fourth Avenue Cafe]]" single. Each member was called; DARK TETSU, HYDE DARK, Suck・D'ark・La and Kën D'Ark.

P'unk-en-Ciel songs have been recorded and used as B-sides on singles since 2004 and their performances can be found on live DVDs. They also featured television personality [[Sayaka Aoki (comedian)|Sayaka Aoki]] (called P'UNK {{nihongo2|青木}}) in the song "Round and Round 2005".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/ranking/4878/|script-title=ja:青木さやかがオリコン1位!? 参加のラルク アン シエル新曲が初登場首位！|publisher=Oricon|date=2005-01-18|access-date=2008-11-14|language=ja}}</ref> On February 8, 2012, P'unk-en-Ciel released their first album ''[[Butterfly (L'Arc-en-Ciel album)|P'unk is Not Dead]]'',<ref name="12th album"/> which contains all twelve songs they released up to that point.

===P'unk-en-Ciel songs===
Recorded versions released on singles:
* "Milky Way", found on the "[[Jiyuu e no Shoutai]]" single (Produced by HYDE P'UNK).
* "Round and Round 2005", found on the "[[Killing Me (L'Arc-en-Ciel song)|Killing Me]]" single (Produced by KEN P'UNK).
* "Kasou Heisei 17 Nen", found on the "[[New World (L'Arc-en-Ciel song)|New World]]" single (Produced by HYDE P'UNK).
* "Heaven's Drive 2005", found on the "[[Jojoushi]]" single (Produced by YUKI P'UNK).
* "Promised land 2005", found on the "[[Link (L'Arc-en-Ciel song)|Link]]" single (Produced by TETSU P'UNK).
* "Honey 2007", found on the "[[Seventh Heaven (L'Arc-en-Ciel song)|Seventh Heaven]]" single (Produced by KEN P'UNK).
* "Feeling Fine 2007", found on the "[[My Heart Draws a Dream]]" single (Produced by YUKI P'UNK).
* "Natsu no Yuu-utsu [Sea in Blood 2007]", found on the "[[Daybreak's Bell]]" single (Produced by HYDE P'UNK).
* "I Wish 2007", found on the "[[Hurry Xmas]]" single (Produced by TETSU P'UNK - it also has a PV).
* "Dune 2008", found on the "[[Drink It Down (L'Arc-en-Ciel song)|Drink It Down]]" single (Produced by KEN P'UNK).
* "Route 666 -2010-", found on the "[[Bless (song)|Bless]]" single (Produced by YUKI P'UNK).
* "Metropolis -2011-", found on the "[[Good Luck My Way]]" single (Produced by T.E.Z P'UNK).

Commercially released live performances:
* ''Smile Tour 2004'' ("Milky Way")
* ''Asia Live 2005'' ("Round and Round 2005")
* ''Are You Ready? 2007 Mata Heart ni hi wo Tsukero!'' ("Honey 2007" and "Feeling Fine 2007")
* ''Tour 2007-2008 Theater of Kiss'' ("Natsu no Yuutsu [Sea in Blood 2007]" and "I Wish 2007")
* ''Tour 2008 L'7: Trans Asia via Paris'' ("Feeling Fine 2007" and "Milky Way 2004")
* ''Five Live Archives 2 (Are You Ready? 2007 Mata Heart ni hi wo Tsukero!)'' ("Feeling Fine 2007" and "Honey 2007")

==Members==
* [[Hyde (musician)|Hyde]] – [[Singing|lead vocals]], guitars, keyboards, [[harmonica]] (1991–present)
* [[Tetsuya (musician)|Tetsuya]] – [[Bass (guitar)|bass]], [[keyboard instrument|keyboard]], [[backing vocals]], [[bandleader]] (1991–present)
* [[Ken (musician)|Ken]] – [[guitar]]s, keyboard, [[tambourine]], [[vibraphone]], [[autoharp]], [[lap steel guitar]], backing vocals (1992–present)
* [[yukihiro (musician)|Yukihiro]] – [[drums]], [[percussion]]. [[synthesizers]] (1998–present)

;Former members
* Hiro – guitars (1991–1992)
* Pero – drums (1991–1992)
* [[Sakura (musician)|Sakura]] – drums, percussion (1993–1997)

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TimeAxis = orientation:horizontal format:yyyy
Legend = orientation:vertical position:bottom columns:4
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ScaleMinor = increment:1 start:1993

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  id:G          value:green         legend:Guitars
  id:K          value:purple        legend:Keyboards
  id:D          value:orange        legend:Drums,_percussion
  id:lines      value:black         legend:Studio_album_releases
  id:lines2     value:gray(0.66)    legend:Double_album_releases

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  at:14/07/1994 color:black      layer:back
  at:01/09/1995 color:black      layer:back
  at:12/12/1996 color:black      layer:back
  at:25/02/1998 color:black      layer:back
  at:30/08/2000 color:black      layer:back
  at:31/03/2004 color:black      layer:back
  at:22/06/2005 color:black      layer:back
  at:21/11/2007 color:black      layer:back
  at:01/07/1999 color:lines2     layer:back
  at:08/02/2012 color:lines2     layer:back

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  bar:tetsuya   text:"Tetsuya"
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  bar:sakura    text:"Sakura"
  bar:yukihiro  text:"Yukihiro"

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  bar:hyde       from:01/01/1999  till:end         color:G width:3
  bar:hyde       from:01/01/2011  till:end         color:K width:7
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  bar:ken        from:01/07/1992  till:end         color:G
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  bar:tetsuya    from:01/01/1999  till:end         color:K width:3
  bar:pero       from:start       till:30/12/1992  color:D
  bar:sakura     from:01/01/1993  till:04/11/1997  color:D
  bar:yukihiro   from:01/01/1998  till:end         color:D
}}

==Discography==
{{main|L'Arc-en-Ciel discography}}
* ''[[Dune (L'Arc-en-Ciel album)|Dune]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Tierra (L'Arc-en-Ciel album)|Tierra]]'' (1994)
* ''[[Heavenly (L'Arc-en-Ciel album)|Heavenly]]'' (1995)
* ''[[True (L'Arc-en-Ciel album)|True]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Heart (L'Arc-en-Ciel album)|Heart]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Ark (L'Arc-en-Ciel album)|Ark]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Ray (L'Arc-en-Ciel album)|Ray]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Real (L'Arc-en-Ciel album)|Real]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Smile (L'Arc-en-Ciel album)|Smile]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Awake (L'Arc-en-Ciel album)|Awake]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Kiss (L'Arc-en-Ciel album)|Kiss]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Butterfly (L'Arc-en-Ciel album)|Butterfly]]'' (2012)
* ''[[Butterfly (L'Arc-en-Ciel album)|P'unk Is Not Dead]]'' (2012) {{small|(as P'unk-en-Ciel)}}

==See also==
* [[List of best-selling music artists in Japan]]
* [[Acid Android]]
* [[Sons of All Pussys]]
* [[Vamps (band)|Vamps]]
* [[Zigzo]]

==References==
{{reflist|colwidth=30em}}

==External links==
{{commons category|L'Arc-en-Ciel (band)}}
* [https://larc-en-ciel.com/index.php Official website]

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[[Category:Ki/oon Music artists]]
[[Category:Visual kei musical groups]]
[[Category:Japanese pop rock music groups]]
[[Category:Japanese alternative rock groups]]
[[Category:Musical groups from Osaka]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 1991]]
[[Category:Japanese musical quartets]]
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