East of Eden (Japanese band)

East of Eden
OriginJapan
Genres
Years active2023–present
Labels
Members
  • Ayasa
  • Akina Minato
  • Yuki
  • Mina Yamauchi
  • Mizuki
Past members
  • Wakazaemon
Websitefan.pia.jp/east_of_eden_official/

East of Eden is a Japanese symphonic rock-/metal band formed in August 2023.

History

The formation of East of Eden was announced on August 8, 2023 with violinist and Morfonica member Ayasa as a founding member. Akane Minato who was a member of the idol group predia was announced as the group's vocalist. Yuki, who is also a member of the instrumental rock group D Drive, became the guitarist of the band. Mizuki, a founding member of Lonesome blue, started out as a session drummer in East of Eden.[1] Until December 2024, Wakazaemon was the band's bassist. Wakazaemon was also a member of Corona Namore Momo, a franchising band of Maximum the Hormone.[1] She was replaced by Mina Yamauchi, who was a former member of Japanese pop/rock group Girlfriend.[1][2]

The same day the band was announced, their debut single Evolve was released digitally as music download and for music streaming alongside an official music video.[1][3] In October 2023, the band sold-out their debut concert at Zepp DiverCity in Tokyo.[1][4] On December 20, 2023, East of Eden released their debut EP entitled Forbidden Fruit -1st Piece via Victor Entertainment which managed to peak at no. 34 in the official Japanese Albums Chart published by Oricon.[5][6] The EP was released internationally via British music label JPU Records on February 2, 2024.[7] In May 2024, East of Eden performed at Metrock Festival in Tokyo before releasing their second EP Forbidden Fruit -2nd Piece- in July the same year.[8][9] On the day of the EP release the group also published a music video for their song Cross∞Roads.[9]

After signing to Warner Music Japan, East of Eden released their debut album The First Eden -Seeds of Hope on March 12, 2025.[4] Between March 15–20, 2025 East of Eden played four concerts in Zepp Live Houses in Nagoya, Osaka and Tokyo.[10] In May, the band performed at Japan Jam.[11] East of Eden covered the song Tango Noir originally performed by Akina Nakamori as part of the tribute album Meikyo.[12]

Discography

Albums

List of studio albums, showing selected details, chart positions, and sales
Title Details Peak positions Sales
JPN
[6] 		JPN
Cmb.
[13] 		JPN
Hot
[14]
The First Eden -Seeds of Hope 20 24 —

Extended Plays

List of studio albums, showing selected details, chart positions, and sales
Title Details Peak positions Sales
JPN
[6] 		JPN
Cmb.
[13] 		JPN
Hot
[14]
Forbidden Fruit -1st Piece- 21 34 17
Forbidden Fruit -2nd Piece
  • Released: July 24, 2024
  • Label: Victor
  • Formats: CD, CD+BD, DL, streaming
 17 27 16

References

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  2. ^ "ベーシストのMINAがEast Of Edenに加入、来年3月に東名阪ツアー". Music Natalie (in Japanese). 2024-12-25. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
  3. ^ "バイオリニスト・Ayasaを中心とした名うての女性ミュージシャンによるEast Of Edenが始動！". OKMusic.jp (in Japanese). 2023-08-08. Archived from the original on 2023-08-09. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
  4. ^ a b Nick Balazs (2025-02-19). "Japan's EAST OF EDEN Releases "Darkside Lotus" Visualizer". BraveWords.com. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
  5. ^ Charles Shepherd (2023-12-22). "East Of Eden release debut 'Forbidden Fruit' mini-album". Electricbloomwebzine.com. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
  6. ^ a b c Chart positions in Japan:
  7. ^ "East of Eden Head West with International Debut Mini Album 'Forbidden Fruit -1st piece-'". JPU Records. 2023-12-20. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
  8. ^ "「METROCK」最終追加にNEWS、出演日は". Music Natalie (in Japanese). 2024-04-05. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
  9. ^ a b "East Of Eden、2ndミニアルバム発売に合わせて新曲「CROSS∞ROADS」MV公開". Barks.jp (in Japanese). 2024-07-24. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
  10. ^ "新体制となったEast Of Eden、新曲「Shooting Star」をワーナーミュージックからリリース". Music Natalie (in Japanese). 2025-01-01. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
  11. ^ "「JAPAN JAM」最終発表で中島健人、アジカン、ano、スカパラ、HANA、マカえん、ME:Iら". Music Natalie (in Japanese). 2025-02-19. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
  12. ^ "中森明菜トリビュートアルバムの曲順＆ジャケット公開". Music Natalie (in Japanese). 2025-03-29. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
  13. ^ a b "East Of Edenのランキング情報 (合算アルバム)". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-07-18.
  14. ^ a b "East of Eden". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-07-18.
  15. ^ "週間　アルバムランキング 2025年03月24日付". Oricon (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 2025-03-19. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
  16. ^ "週間　アルバムランキング 2024年01月01日付". Oricon (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 2023-12-27. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
  17. ^ "週間　アルバムランキング 2024年08月05日付". Oricon (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 2024-07-31. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
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