Kaikan Phrase
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2 / 2- 25EP 25
Ralph Grazer attempts to overshadow Ʌucifer with a competing charity concert featuring Freddy Brown.
Nov 7, 1999The American Grazer Group intends to expand into Japan's music sector via Metro Records. Vice president Ralph Grazer targets the band Ʌucifer, leading to immediate rivalry upon his meeting with Sakuya. Determined to destroy Ʌucifer, Ralph schedules a charity concert on the same day near their venue. Internationally renowned artist Freddy Brown performs at this event, drawing significantly more media coverage than Ʌucifer. The venue for Freddy Brown's concert proves too small for the massive crowd. Ʌucifer capitalizes on this situation by inviting the large group of people gathered outside to attend their own performance instead, effectively countering Ralph's strategy to diminish their presence.
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Ralph targets Ʌucifer after Metro Records poaches five bands and rejects their acquisition offer
Nov 14, 1999Ʌucifer gains popularity, prompting Ralph to eliminate them. Metro Records acquires five bands from rival labels and attempts to sign Ʌucifer, who decline. These new signings must release singles on the same date as Ʌucifer's third single. Believing this is retaliation for their refusal, Ʌucifer plans to counter by releasing five singles simultaneously. To execute this strategy, Sakuya and Aine spend a week in a hotel adjacent to Metro Records to compose the new tracks.
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Sakuya and Aine struggle with songwriting while Ralph spreads rumors about a girl in the honeymoon suite.
Nov 21, 1999Sakuya and Aine face difficulties while composing their tracks, prompting the rest of the band members to begin promoting the music ahead of schedule. The group successfully completes the first, second, and third songs in succession. Meanwhile, Ralph discovers that a girl is staying with Sakuya in the honeymoon suite. He chooses to disseminate this information to the media, creating a scandal. The fourth song is eventually finished. Consequently, Jupiter Records struggles to manage the fallout from the spreading rumor, dealing with the public relations crisis generated by Ralph's actions.
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Paparazzi pressure forces Ʌucifer to hide Aine while Ralph attacks Sakuya’s past
Nov 28, 1999Paparazzi surround the hotel, allowing Ʌucifer members to extract Aine without detection. Sakuya and Aine become separated, causing difficulties in composing the final track. Ralph exploits Sakuya’s history to undermine him, while Kudo from the band Radical shares gossip with the media. This negative publicity damages Ʌucifer’s reputation, leading stores to cut orders for the new singles. To counter the bad press, Yumi invites Ʌucifer to appear on her radio show. During the broadcast, Aine finds inspiration for the final song and completes the lyrics for "Plasmagic".
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Ʌucifer reaches Number 1 while Ralph orders a media boycott and threatens disbandment
Dec 5, 1999Following a radio show, stores reorder the single, allowing Ʌucifer to reach Number 1 despite Ralph’s major promotion. Furious, Ralph orders a media boycott, which Ʌucifer attributes to refusing Metro Records. Ralph tells Sakuya he is interested in him, not the band. The members decide to tour, visiting ticket sellers in Hakodate and the band Lorelei in Osaka. In Tokyo, Ralph phones Sasaki, demanding Ʌucifer disband or face a boycott of all Jupiter Records artists. Sakuya refuses to let Ralph win, continuing the tour to challenge his rival's influence and protect the group's future amidst the escalating conflict between the record labels.
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Jupiter Records yields to Ralph as Sakuya disbands Ʌucifer and departs Japan.
Dec 12, 1999Jupiter Records is forced to submit to Ralph’s demands. Ʌucifer intends to depart with Sasaki to establish an independent production company, but Sakuya warns that Ralph will continue to harass them due to their familial connection. As Ralph’s half-brother, Sakuya is viewed as his primary rival. Consequently, Sakuya officially disbands Ʌucifer and leaves Japan. Although Feel attempts to recruit Atsuro and Neon seeks to bring Towa back, both musicians decline these offers. The former members subsequently choose to release their own debut singles individually. This strategic move results in a significant increase in their personal popularity across the industry.
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Former band members reform Ʌucifer at J-Rock festival with Freddy and Sakuya
Dec 19, 1999After their debut singles achieve success, former band members receive invitations to perform at the J-Rock festival. Ralph proposes using this momentum to reform Ʌucifer, appointing Freddy Brown as the lead singer. Sasaki agrees to the plan and travels to Japan to inform both Freddy and the ex-members. During the festival, the group officially announces the revival of Ʌucifer. Freddy arrives via helicopter accompanied by Sakuya. The band then declares Sakuya’s return as the lead vocalist and utilizes the live broadcast to promote their upcoming comeback concert at the Todo residence.
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Ralph confronts Aine's kidnapping and demands Sakuya meet him at a hotel to resolve the conflict.
Dec 26, 1999Ʌucifer gains the upper hand over Ralph, who notices Aine concealed behind Sakuya. Ralph attempts to organize a media boycott against Ʌucifer, but the press declines. He also urges Radical’s Kudo and Neon’s leader to sabotage the performance, yet they refuse as well. Upon learning of Ralph’s intent to destroy Ʌucifer, the media surrounds Metro Records. Meanwhile, Ʌucifer celebrates his victory. Aine goes on an errand and is subsequently kidnapped. Ralph contacts Sakuya, instructing him to meet at a hotel to settle their differences once and for all.
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Sakuya confronts Ralph and rejects Rupert Grazer's offer to protect Aine
Jan 9, 2000Sakuya seeks Aine while Ralph orders the disbandment of Ʌucifer, revealing their father sent him to Japan to compete with Sakuya. Ralph’s men assault Sakuya until Rupert Grazer calls Ralph back to America, leading to a fistfight between the half-brothers. Sakuya finds Aine in a hotel room, where Rupert Grazer offers him the Grazer Company and a chance to launch himself in America. Sakuya declines the offer and asks Aine to walk with him. He requests she stay with him so he can protect her from the dangerous entertainment business he brought her into. Aine expresses gladness at having met him, and the two share a kiss in the street.
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Sakuya agrees to act in Ayako's drama to exact revenge through superior performance.
Jan 16, 2000Lucifer prepares a single for a drama starring Ayako Sakura, but Sakuya lacks enthusiasm. Ayako visits Jupiter Records upon learning the band is composing the theme, revealing their past romance to an angry Sakuya. She requests he play her lover in the series. Although Aine feels uneasy about the ex-relationship, Sakuya reassures her that his future is solely with her. He initially rejects the role, prompting Ayako to insult the band. Subsequently, Sakuya accepts the lead position, intending to demonstrate superior skill as a form of revenge. Aine becomes distressed witnessing their on-screen chemistry, while Ayako’s affection for Sakuya deepens further.
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Ayako sabotages Aine causing Sakuya injury, leading to a revenge plot exposing false relationships.
Jan 23, 2000Ayako observes Aine’s proximity to Sakuya and notes that her lyrics are only accepted after spending time with him. She orchestrates an accident where a scaffold collapses on Aine, resulting in Sakuya being injured while protecting her. Ayako blames Aine for the production delay and Sakuya’s wound, prompting Sakuya to continue acting to disprove her claims. Upon discovering Aine is Lucifer’s songwriter, Ayako hires a photographer to reveal their secret relationship. Sakuya retaliates by deceiving the reporter into exposing a fabricated romantic link between himself and Ayako. The confrontation ends with Ayako collapsing, bleeding from a cut on her arm.
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Aine supports Ayako while Sakuya cares for the collapsed Aine and ends the relationship.
Jan 30, 2000Aine stays with Ayako until she wakes up, learning she is depressed. Sakuya clarifies he never intended to die, though he faces blame for the scandal and suicide rumors. Aine, aware Sakuya acted to protect her, feels like a burden and pleads with Ayako to stop troubling him. Aine collapses from stress, and Sakuya carries her to his flat to recover. She asks him to continue filming. Sakuya confesses his love for Aine alone. Ayako then announces to the press that she and Sakuya have broken up.
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Band members face personal conflicts while Sasaki worries about their upcoming Dome concert performance.
Feb 6, 2000Ʌucifer prepares for a three-day concert at the Dome, but Sasaki believes the group has grown overconfident. Atsuro prioritizes school and exam studies to fulfill a graduation deal with his parents. Yumi faces personal issues, prompting Santa to offer assistance by joining as her drummer. Yuki rehearses to substitute for his ill father in Noh performances, while Towa cares for a stray puppy. Meanwhile, Sakuya goes on dates with Aine. Sasaki becomes furious as he perceives the band members are neglecting rehearsals and treating the event lightly. He also identifies the talented band e.MU, which he fears could surpass Ʌucifer.
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Aine manages Ʌucifer while e.MU outperforms them in a live broadcast competition.
Feb 13, 2000Sasaki resigns as Ʌucifer's manager, allowing Aine to assume the role. Santa’s unprofessional conduct irritates Sakuya, and the band members argue among themselves. Sasaki asserts that Ʌucifer cannot remain at Number 1 indefinitely, predicting e.MU will surpass them. After Sasaki removes Ʌucifer from their rehearsal space, the group decides to overcome their internal barriers. During a live broadcast, Ʌucifer struggles with a new arrangement, leading to e.MU’s dominance. Consequently, e.MU’s debut single reaches the top of the charts. Sasaki then demands that e.MU perform at the Dome in place of Ʌucifer.
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Board decides e.MU takes concert while Yumi leaves band and Cradle reopens
Feb 20, 2000The board of directors has decided that e.MU will take over the three-day concert. Sasaki wants Aine to write lyrics for e.MU, but she declines. Atsuro's exams are over, and Yuki stops his Noh rehearsals and returns to the band. The Cradle is to reopen. Ʌucifer wants to improve so that the event will be a success. Santa is absent-minded. Yumi tells him that she is breaking up her band and going back to her hometown to let him concentrate on Ʌucifer. Yuki wants to do another live tour, but Sakuya wants to win the three-day Dome concert back from e.MU.
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Sakuya writes melodies for rival singles while Aine faces a dangerous accident
Feb 27, 2000Sakuya composes melodies for two competing singles by Aine, one for e.MU and the other for Ʌucifer, with the chart-topping band after two weeks earning a concert slot. e.MU launches heavy promotion while Ʌucifer relies on none, initially leading the charts. However, persistent radio requests for the Ʌucifer track eventually drive its sales higher than e.MU's. Sakuya reveals his composition was inspired by thoughts of his lover being hurt. Daisuke, the leader of e.MU, congratulates Sakuya on the victory. Sasaki expresses happiness, noting his goal was to promote Ʌucifer. Later, Aine runs into the road without looking. Sakuya pushes her to safety but is struck by a truck.
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Sakuya's Heart Stops and Aine Faces Fan Violence After Media Exposure
Mar 5, 2000Sakuya undergoes surgery while Aine blames herself. His heart stops, leading to a dream where he feels unneeded until seeing Aine cry reminds him of a promise, restarting his heart. The band and fans outside are relieved. Sakuya asks Aine to help with Ʌucifer's evening rehearsals, but he collapses due to weakness. When media reports he was injured saving a girl, Sasaki bans Aine from the hospital. However, fans who already know her attack her.
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Sasaki Arranges Special Guest Performance While Sakuya Searches for Aine
Mar 12, 2000Sakuya struggles with a two-hour set, prompting Sasaki to invite e.MU for a half-hour special guest appearance. Sasaki instructs the team to keep the media’s knowledge of a girl’s involvement in the accident secret from Sakuya. On the first day of the concert, Aine attempts to locate the backstage area but is blocked by fans. Sakuya eventually discovers that the media is aware of Aine’s identity and rushes to find her, knowing the fans recognize her. The band members remain unaware of this development and attempt to stop him, instead sending staff members to search for Aine.
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Ʌucifer performs while Aine recovers and Sakuya confesses his feelings to the crowd.
Mar 19, 2000Fans await Ʌucifer’s stage appearance as Aine suffers an assault but receives medical care. Sakuya witnesses the incident with anger, yet Aine calms him before watching the show from the audience. Sakuya then expresses his love for Aine and pleads with the public not to hold her responsible. The following day, a foreign visitor requests directions to the Dome but departs before the concert concludes. Although Sasaki fails to apprehend him, he reveals to Ʌucifer that the man is England’s most influential producer, whom Sasaki invited to assist Ʌucifer in expanding into the international market.
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Ʌucifer prepares for Cradle reopening while facing a producer's challenge in London.
Mar 26, 2000Ʌucifer takes a break before the Cradle reopens. On the evening of the relaunch, a foreign producer appears and praises Ʌucifer's talent, advising against leaving Japan where they are popular. He declines to be their producer but proposes a challenge: reach Number 1 on the UK’s independent music charts within six months. Sakuya rejects this timeline, asserting that two months is sufficient. Consequently, Ʌucifer and Aine travel to London to perform at live clubs, with Yuuka serving as their manager. Ralph observes that the true battle is just beginning for the group as they embark on this new international endeavor.
Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Kaikan Phrase have?
- Kaikan Phrase has 44 episodes.
- When did Kaikan Phrase come out?
- Kaikan Phrase came out in 1999.
- Which studio made Kaikan Phrase?
- Kaikan Phrase was produced by Studio Hibari.
- Who directed Kaikan Phrase?
- Kaikan Phrase was directed by Iku Suzuki.
- Is Kaikan Phrase finished?
- Current status of Kaikan Phrase: Finished.