FictionJunction


FictionJunction is a singing group that solely performs songs written by Japanese composer Yuki Kajiura. The term "FictionJunction" alone refers to this group; solo works between Kajiura and a vocalist are referenced by adding the singer's name after "FictionJunction". Although both perform under the FJ title and are collaborations with Kajiura, they are separate projects.

Background

had been working on various soundtracks, including one for Mobile Suit Gundam SEED. In 2003, she released the solo album, Fiction. In 2004, she hired vocalist Yuuka Nanri to sing on some of her tracks, including "Chariot of Dawn" which became a hit. In 2005, she added vocalists Kaori Oda, Keiko Kubota, and Wakana Ootaki, who each have their own project.
Kajiura does not consider the group to have "members". At Anime Expo 2012, she said: "To be honest, FictionJunction is not a 'group.' FictionJunction is just me. Well, actually, it depends on the music and the song. We have gathered several members and singers from everywhere. We don't have 'member' members. I *am* FictionJunction. But I am 'collecting' all the singers that are powerful and worthy to be in this group. They are true professionals, each individual here. I respect them, and I do look up to them. They have the most beautiful voices, and that's how they're selected."

Personnel

With the exception of Yuriko Kaida, each vocalist has had her own FictionJunction pre-title. Each vocalist's work is considered an individual project. Some of Yuki Kajiura's vocalists now go by a capitalized names. At Anime Expo 2012, Kajiura brought vocalists Kaori, Keiko, Wakana and Yuriko Kaida to represent FictionJunction.

Everlasting Songs

Everlasting Songs, announced November 20, 2008, features all FictionJunction vocalists: Yuuka, Keiko, Wakana, Kaori, Asuka, and Yuriko Kaida. It was released on February 25, 2009.
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Charts
ChartPeak
position		SalesTime in
chart
Oricon Weekly Albums2710,4274 weeks

FictionJunction 2008-2010 The Best of Yuki Kajiura Live

The album contains recordings from Yuki Kajiura Live Vol.#2: 5. Tracks 1-4 on Disc 1 are from Yuki Kajiura Live Vol.#2. Tracks 5-8 are from Yuki Kajiura LIVE Vol.#3. Tracks 9-11 and tracks 12-14 are from Yuki Kajiura Live Vol.#4: Everlasting Songs Tour 2009. The whole tracks of Disc 2 are new performances that have never been heard on DVDs and are from Yuki Kajiura Live Vol.#5: Japanese Seal SP Live. Hikaru of Kalafina and Yuriko Kaida performed the chorus in tracks 9-11 on Disc 1.
;Track listing
Disc 1
Disc 2
Charts
ChartPeak
position		SalesTime in
chart
Oricon Weekly Albums234,2113 weeks

Elemental

Elemental, FictionJunction's second studio album, features Yuuka, Keiko, Wakana, Kaori, and Yuriko Kaida. It was released on January 22, 2014.
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Charts

Singles

Parallel Hearts

"Parallel Hearts" is a single featuring Yuriko Kaida, Keiko Kubota, Kaori Oda and Wakana Ootaki under the name FictionJunction. The title track was used as opening theme song for the anime Pandora Hearts.

Catalog Number
;Track listing.
  1. "Parallel Hearts"
  2. *Vocalists: FictionJunction
  3. "Hitomi no Chikara"
  4. *Vocalist: FictionJunction Yuuka
  5. "Parallel Hearts: Instrumental"
  6. "Hitomi no Chikara: Instrumental"
Charts
ChartPeak
position		SalesTime in
chart
Oricon Weekly Singles2014,54612 weeks

Toki no Mukou Maboroshi no Sora

"Toki no Mukou Maboroshi no Sora" is FictionJunction's second single. The title track was used as opening theme song for the anime Ookami Kakushi.
;Track listing
  1. "Toki no Mukou Maboroshi no Sora"
  2. *Vocalists: FictionJunction
  3. "Nohara"
  4. * Vocalist: FictionJunction Keiko
  5. "Toki no Mukou Maboroshi no Sora: Instrumental"
  6. "Nohara: Instrumental"
Charts
ChartPeak
position		SalesTime in
chart
Oricon Weekly Singles199,9528 weeks

stone cold

"stone cold" is FictionJunction's third single. The title track was used as opening theme song for the anime Sacred Seven.
;Track listing
  1. "stone cold"
  2. *Vocalists: FictionJunction
  3. "Hitorigoto"
  4. * Vocalists: FictionJunction Kaori, FictionJunction Keiko
  5. "stone cold -Instrumental-"
  6. "Hitorigoto -Instrumental-"
Charts
ChartPeak
position		SalesTime in
chart
Oricon Weekly Singles1612,4447 weeks

Distance

"Distance" is FictionJunction's fourth single. The title track was used as ending theme song for Mobile Suit Gundam SEED HD remastered edition. "eternal blue" was used as opening theme song for the PSP game 戦律のストラタス.
;Track listing
  1. "Distance"
  2. *Vocalists: FictionJunction
  3. "eternal blue"
  4. *Vocalists: FictionJunction
  5. "Distance -Instrumental-"
  6. "eternal blue -Instrumental-"

    Live DVDs

Yuki Kajiura Live Vol.#2 2008.07.31

Yuki Kajiura Live Vol.#2 is Yuki Kajiura’s first live concert released on DVD. It features the vocals of FictionJunction and guest vocalist Eri Itō.

FictionJunction Yuuka: Yuki Kajiura Live Vol.#4 Part I: Everlasting Songs Tour 2009

FictionJunction Yuuka: Yuki Kajiura Live Vol.#4 Part I: Everlasting Songs Tour 2009 features FictionJunction Yuuka as main vocalist, and Yuriko Kaida and Hikaru Masai on chorus. The limited edition comes with a photo booklet and PV version of "Nostalgia". The DVD reached #49 on the Oricon charts and remained in the rankings for 2 weeks.

FictionJunction: Yuki Kajiura Live Vol.#4 Part II: Everlasting Songs Tour 2009

FictionJunction: Yuki Kajiura Live Vol.#4 Part II: Everlasting Songs Tour 2009 features the vocals of FictionJunction. The limited edition comes with a photo booklet and the PV version of "Parallel Hearts".

Others

FictionJunction performed the Main Theme song for the PSP game 戦律のストラタス, entitled "Eternal Blue" and written by Yuki Kajiura. They also sang a cover of "Gatherway" for the album HARVEST, which was arranged by Kajiura and their live guitarist Koichi Korenaga.