FictionJunction


FictionJunction is the solo project of Japanese composer Yuki Kajiura featuring guests musicians, mainly singers. Historically, works between Kajiura and a vocalist were 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 and Joelle, 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 name. 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.
Track listing
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.
;Track listing
Charts
ChartPeak
position		SalesTime in
chart
Oricon Weekly Albums125 weeks

''Parade''

Parade, FictionJunction's third studio album, features ASCA, Keiko, LiSA, Joelle, Aimer, rito, Aira Yūki, Kaori, ReoNa, LINO LEIA, Eir Aoi, and Yuriko Kaida. It was released on April 19, 2023.
;Track listing
Charts
ChartPeak
position		SalesTime in
chart
Oricon Weekly Albums78 weeks

Singles

"Parallel Hearts"

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

Catalog Number
Track listing
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 television series Ōkami Kakushi.
;Track listing
  1. "Toki no Mukou Maboroshi no Sora"
  2. *Vocalists: Kaori, Keiko, Wakana, Yuriko Kaida
  3. "Nohara"
  4. * Vocalist: 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, released August 3, 2011. The title track was used as opening theme song for the anime television series Sacred Seven.
;Track listing
  1. "stone cold"
  2. * Vocalists: Kaori, Keiko, Wakana, Yuriko Kaida
  3. "Hitorigoto"
  4. * Vocalists: Kaori, Keiko
  5. "stone cold -Instrumental-"
  6. "Hitorigoto -Instrumental-"
Charts
ChartPeak
position		SalesTime in
chart
Oricon Weekly Singles1612,4449 weeks

"Distance"

"Distance" is FictionJunction's fourth single. The title track was used as ending theme song for the HD remastered edition of the anime television series Mobile Suit Gundam SEED. The single was paired with the track "eternal blue", which was used as opening theme song for the PSP game Senritsu no Stratus.
;Track listing
  1. "Distance"
  2. *Vocalists: Kaori, Keiko, Wakana, Yuriko Kaida
  3. "eternal blue"
  4. *Vocalists: Kaori, Keiko, Wakana, Yuriko Kaida
  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 No. 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 sang a cover of "Gatherway" for the album Harvest, which was arranged by Kajiura and their live guitarist Koichi Korenaga.