Introduction
Reol (れをる, Reworu, [ɺe̞o̞ɺɯᵝ]) is a Japanese female singer, songwriter, record producer, and rapper. She is a former member of J-pop group REOL and is currently signed under Victor Entertainment as a solo artist. She started creating and releasing music onto Nico Nico Douga and YouTube in late 2012.
Career
2012–2015: Career beginnings and No Title+
In late 2012, Reol began uploading original songs and cover songs to video sharing sites Nico Nico Douga and YouTube. On August 17, 2014 Reol co-released the compilation album titled No Title+ with music arranger GigaP, video director Okiku, and art producer Key, under the group name Anyosupenyosuyaya. The album contains vocals by Vocaloid virtual singers such as Hatsune Miku, GUMI and Megurine Luka, the album was released through Japanese label Celo Project. Reol has since released a version with her own vocals, titled No Title-. In 2014, Reol released the single "LUVORATORRRRRY!" in collaboration with Nqrse, GigaP and Okiku. The music video for the song has amassed over 49 million views on YouTube, making it their most commercially successful release. On July 29, 2015 Reol independently released her first studio album titled Gokusaishiki, which reached the top ten on the Oricon Albums Chart.
2015–2017: Debut with REOL
Later in 2015, Reol, along with GigaP & Okiku, signed to Toy's Factory under the unit name REOL. On August 18, REOL made their first public appearance in the music video for their single "Give Me a Break Stop Now". They released their debut studio album titled 'Sigma' on October 19, 2016, which reached number 8 on the Oricon weekly Albums Chart.
In August 2017, REOL announced that they would be disbanding after their last live performances. On October 11, 2017, REOL released their final project, which was an EP entitled Endless EP.
2018–present: Victor Entertainment and solo debut
In January 2018, Reol signed to Victor Entertainment. On March 5 she released a music video for the song titled "エンド" as the single for her solo debut EP. Reol released her first EP titled Kyokoushu on March 14.
Reol released the singles "Saisaki" and "Sairen" in July and August respectively before the announcement of her first studio album Jijitsujo (事実上). Jijitsujo was released on October 17, and a music video for the third single "Gekihaku" was released on December 19. Reol was featured on TeddyLoid's SILENT PLANET: INFINITY album on the song "Winners". Reol later went on her first tour dubbed "MADE IN FACTION" around Japan, and later into China.
In 2019, she released the Bunmei EP on March 20, and music videos for "Utena" and "Lost Paradise" respectively. She has went on her second Japanese tour, named "Reol Secret Live".
"Phanto(me)" was released on July 24 as a single.
Discography
Albums
- 2014: No Title+
- 2015: Gokusaishiki
- 2017: Endless EP
- 2018: Kyokou shu
- 2018: Jijitsujo
- 2019: Bunmei EP
- 2020: Kinjitou
Studio albums
| Year | Title | Peak Position | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPN (Oricon) | US World | |||
| 2015 | Gokusaishiki (極彩色) | 6 | – | as Reworu |
| 2016 | No Title- | – | – | |
| 2016 | Sigma | 6 | 9 | Released with REOL |
| 2018 | Jijitsujo (事実上) | 5 | 9 | |
| 2020 | Kinjitou (金字塔) | To be released | ||
Extended plays
| Year | Title | Peak Position | |
|---|---|---|---|
| JPN (Oricon) | US World | ||
| 2018 | Kyoko Shu (虚構集) | 3 | – |
| 2019 | Bunmei (文明) | 3 | 13 |
Digital Singles
| Release Date | Title |
|---|---|
| January 9, 2018 | Heimenkyou (平面鏡) |
| May 16, 2018 | Saisaki (サイサキ) |
| July 17, 2018 | SAIREN |
| June 4, 2019 | Lost Paradise (失楽園) |
| July 24, 2019 | Phanto(me) (ゆーれいずみー) |
| October 20, 2019 | HYPE MODE |