}}'''Rin'''' wasa[[Japan]]ese [[Pop music|pop]] group which combines [[traditional Japanese musical instruments]] and style with elements of modern pop and rock music. It is a female trio of [[Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music]] alumni who graduated in 2003. The band made their performing debut in December 2003, at [[Meguro Gajoen]], and in April 2004, their first single, called ''Sakitama'', was released by [[avex trax]].
'''Rin'''' is an all-female Japanese [[Pop music|pop]] group which combines [[traditional Japanese musical instruments]] and style with elements of modern pop and rock music. It is a female trio of [[Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music]] alumni who graduated in 2003. The band made their performing debut in December 2003, at [[Meguro Gajoen]], and in April 2004, their first single, called ''Sakitama'', was released by [[avex trax]].
Chie Arai and Mana Yoshinaga play ''[[koto (musical instrument)|koto]]'', ''[[shamisen|sangen]]'', and ''[[jushichi-gen]]'', while Tomoca Nagasu plays ''[[biwa]]'' and ''[[shakuhachi]]''. All three perform vocals.
Chie Arai and Mana Yoshinaga play ''[[koto (musical instrument)|koto]]'', ''[[shamisen|sangen]]'', and ''[[jushichi-gen]]'', while Tomoca Nagasu plays ''[[biwa]]'' and ''[[shakuhachi]]''. All three perform vocals.
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Since their debut, the band has performed in many venues around the world, and have released four singles and several albums. A number of their songs have been used as themes for anime and movies, most notable is ''Fuhen'' used in the [[Samurai 7]] anime.
Since their debut, the band has performed in many venues around the world, and have released four singles and several albums. A number of their songs have been used as themes for anime and movies, most notable is ''Fuhen'' used in the [[Samurai 7]] anime.
Their chief international album, ''Inland Sea'', was released worldwide: in [[Europe]] and the [[United States]] on April 25, 2006 and in Japan on August 30, 2006,<ref name="wikippn">{{cite web|url=http://wiki.theppn.org/Inland_Sea|title=Inland Sea - Wiki.theppn|accessdate=2007-01-04|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060621201958/http://wiki.theppn.org/Inland_Sea|archivedate=2006-06-21|df=}}</ref><ref name="oricon">{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/music/release/d/652602/1/|title=Ｒｉｎ’-リリース-ORICON STYLE ＷＭ ミュージック|accessdate=2007-01-04|language=ja}}</ref> featuring guest performances by [[Leigh Nash]]<ref name="domo">{{cite web|url=http://www.domo.com/rin/index.html|title=Rin' : : Inland Sea|accessdate=2007-01-04 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20061207080610/http://www.domo.com/rin/index.html <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = 2006-12-07}}</ref> and [[Lisa Loeb]].<ref name="domo"/>
Their chief international album, ''Inland Sea'', was released worldwide: in [[Europe]] and the [[United States]] on April 25, 2006 and in Japan on August 30, 2006,<ref name="wikippn">{{cite web|url=http://wiki.theppn.org/Inland_Sea|title=Inland Sea - Wiki.theppn|accessdate=2007-01-04|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060621201958/http://wiki.theppn.org/Inland_Sea|archivedate=2006-06-21}}</ref><ref name="oricon">{{cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/music/release/d/652602/1/|title=Ｒｉｎ'-リリース-ORICON STYLE ＷＭ ミュージック|accessdate=2007-01-04|language=ja}}</ref> featuring guest performances by [[Leigh Nash]]<ref name="domo">{{cite web|url=http://www.domo.com/rin/index.html|title=Rin' : : Inland Sea|accessdate=2007-01-04 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20061207080610/http://www.domo.com/rin/index.html <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = 2006-12-07}}</ref> and [[Lisa Loeb]].<ref name="domo"/>
According to the band's website, as of 13 February 2009, Rin' had put an end to their activities and decided to disband<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tomoka-nagasu.com/officialwebsite/diary/entori/2009/2/13_o_zhirase.html|title=お知らせ|website=www.tomoka-nagasu.com|access-date=2018-12-25}}</ref>{{,}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://blog.goo.ne.jp/manayoshinaga1120/e/947be4602d77aba8f98545d28ed8b64f|title=Rin\' - 吉永真奈オフィシャルブログ 「千代に八千代に・・・」|website=Rin\' - 吉永真奈オフィシャルブログ「千代に八千代に・・・」|language=ja|access-date=2018-12-25}}</ref>.
According to the band's website, as of 13 February 2009, Rin' had put an end to their activities and decided to disband.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tomoka-nagasu.com/officialwebsite/diary/entori/2009/2/13_o_zhirase.html|title=お知らせ|website=www.tomoka-nagasu.com|access-date=2018-12-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://blog.goo.ne.jp/manayoshinaga1120/e/947be4602d77aba8f98545d28ed8b64f|title=Rin\' - 吉永真奈オフィシャルブログ 「千代に八千代に・・・」|website=Rin\' - 吉永真奈オフィシャルブログ 「千代に八千代に・・・」|language=ja|access-date=2018-12-25}}</ref>
After 10 years, the group announced their reunification on their official websites on March 8, 2019, and thereafter released the single Koumyou in the same year, held a number of concerts, and released a new album HORIN in 2021.
After 10 years, on March 8 2019, was officially announced on the official websites of each member the reunification of the Japanese Rin 'Musical Instruments Unit.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ameblo.jp/mana-yoshinaga/entry-12445336597.html|title=『ご報告』|website=吉永真奈オフィシャルブログ凛〜Ring〜|language=ja|access-date=2019-03-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ameblo.jp/mana-yoshinaga/entry-12446064181.html|title=『ありがとうございました！』|website=吉永真奈オフィシャルブログ凛〜Ring〜|language=ja|access-date=2019-03-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ameblo.jp/tomoka-nagasu/entry-12445340952.html|title=『ご報告』|website=長須与佳 Official blog『おと つづり』|language=ja|access-date=2019-03-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ameblo.jp/tomoka-nagasu/entry-12445823681.html|title=『御礼』|website=長須与佳 Official blog『おと つづり』|language=ja|access-date=2019-03-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BuvyBxMALVu/|title=新井智恵 on Instagram: “いつも温かく見守ってくださり、心より感謝申し上げます。 本日は、皆様に報告がございます。 2004年にメジャーデビューし、2009年に解散をしました【和楽器ユニットRin'】。 今年4月7日には、デビュー15年を迎えます。…”|website=Instagram|language=en|access-date=2019-03-21}}</ref>
.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ameblo.jp/mana-yoshinaga/entry-12445336597.html|title=『ご報告』|website=吉永真奈オフィシャルブログ 凛〜Ring〜|language=ja|access-date=2019-03-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ameblo.jp/mana-yoshinaga/entry-12446064181.html|title=『ありがとうございました！』|website=吉永真奈オフィシャルブログ 凛〜Ring〜|language=ja|access-date=2019-03-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ameblo.jp/tomoka-nagasu/entry-12445340952.html|title=『ご報告』|website=長須与佳 Official blog『おと つづり』|language=ja|access-date=2019-03-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ameblo.jp/tomoka-nagasu/entry-12445823681.html|title=『御礼』|website=長須与佳 Official blog『おと つづり』|language=ja|access-date=2019-03-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BuvyBxMALVu/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/chiesakurasparkling/1995033183808173422 |archive-date=2021-12-26 |url-access=registration|title=新井智恵 on Instagram: "いつも温かく見守ってくださり、心より感謝申し上げます。 本日は、皆様に報告がございます。 2004年にメジャーデビューし、2009年に解散をしました【和楽器ユニットRin'】。 今年4月7日には、デビュー15年を迎えます。…"|website=Instagram|language=en|access-date=2019-03-21}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
==Members==
==Members==
*{{nihongo|'Mana' Yoshinaga|吉永 真奈|Yoshinaga Mana}} (born November 20, 1979) - vocals, [[koto (musical instrument)|koto]], [[shamisen|sangen]], [[jushichi-gen]]
*{{nihongo|'Mana' Yoshinaga|吉永 真奈|Yoshinaga Mana}} (born November 20, 1979) - vocals, [[koto (musical instrument)|koto]], [[shamisen|sangen]], [[jushichi-gen]]
*{{nihongo|'Tomoca' Nagasu|長須 与佳|Nagasu Tomoka}} (born December 22, 1978) - vocals, [[biwa]], [[shakuhachi]]
*{{nihongo|'Tomoca' Nagasu|長須 与佳|Nagasu Tomoka}} (born December 22, 1978) - vocals, [[biwa|satsuma biwa]], [[shakuhachi]]
*{{nihongo|'Chie' Arai|新井 智恵|Arai Chie}} (born May 10, 19??) - vocals, koto, sangen, jushichi-gen
*{{nihongo|'Chie' Arai|新井 智恵|Arai Chie}} (born May 10, 19??) - vocals, koto, sangen, jushichi-gen
#''Inland Sea -Special edition-'' (Includes 2 CDs and a DVD. The first CD is the same like the normal ''Inland Sea'' CD without track 12. So here is only the track list of the second CD. The DVD includes the videos of Anti Hero, Sakura Sakura (サクラ サクラ), Inland Sea Spot and Samurai Heart)
#''Inland Sea -Special edition-'' (Includes 2 CDs and a DVD. The first CD is the same like the normal ''Inland Sea'' CD without track 12. So here is only the track list of the second CD. The DVD includes the videos of Anti Hero, Sakura Sakura (サクラ サクラ), Inland Sea Spot and Samurai Heart)
##{{nihongo|Sanzen Sekai|三千世界|3000 worlds = the universe}}
##{{nihongo|Sanzen Sekai|三千世界|3000 worlds = the universe}}
##{{nihongo|Jikū|時空|Spacetime}}
##{{nihongo|Jikū|時空|Spacetime}}
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##{{nihongo|Ranka|乱華|Chaotic Beauty}}
##{{nihongo|Ranka|乱華|Chaotic Beauty}}
##{{nihongo|Na Mo Naki Hana|名もなき花|Nameless Flower}}
##{{nihongo|Na Mo Naki Hana|名もなき花|Nameless Flower}}
##{{nihongo|Asaki Yume Mishi|浅キ夢見シ|And we shall not have superficial dreams}} The title comes from the poem [[Iroha|Ihora (Ihora-uta)]] (jap. いろは歌; 伊呂波歌)
##{{nihongo|Asaki Yume Mishi|浅キ夢見シ|And we shall not have superficial dreams}} The title comes from the poem [[Iroha|Ihora (Ihora-uta)]] (jap. いろは歌; 伊呂波歌)
===DVD===
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==External links==
==External links==
* [https://rin-japan.com/ Rin' Official Site]
* [http://chiechie.sakura.ne.jp/index.html 新井智恵 Chie Arai Official Site]
* [http://chiechie.sakura.ne.jp/index.html 新井智恵 Chie Arai Official Site]
* [https://www.yoshinagamana.com/ 吉永真奈 Mana Yoshinaga Official Web Site | 生田流箏曲・地歌三味線演奏家]
* [https://www.yoshinagamana.com/ 吉永真奈 Mana Yoshinaga Official Web Site | 生田流箏曲・地歌三味線演奏家]
* [http://www.tomoka-nagasu.com/officialwebsite/home.html 長須与佳 Tomoca Nagasu Official Web Site]
* [http://www.tomoka-nagasu.com/ 長須与佳 Tomoca Nagasu Official Web Site]
The official Rin' logo, as a whole, depicts its name in the Chinese character (Kanji) 凜, simultaneously in the bottom right corner, its name is concealed in English.
According to the band's website, the name Rin' comes from the English word 'ring', the Japanese word Wa (和, meaning both 'ring' and 'Japanese-style'), and from the trio's hope to create a 'ring', or circle, of music.
Since their debut, the band has performed in many venues around the world, and have released four singles and several albums. A number of their songs have been used as themes for anime and movies, most notable is Fuhen used in the Samurai 7 anime.
Their chief international album, Inland Sea, was released worldwide: in Europe and the United States on April 25, 2006 and in Japan on August 30, 2006,[1][2] featuring guest performances by Leigh Nash[3] and Lisa Loeb.[3]
According to the band's website, as of 13 February 2009, Rin' had put an end to their activities and decided to disband.[4][5]
After 10 years, the group announced their reunification on their official websites on March 8, 2019, and thereafter released the single Koumyou in the same year, held a number of concerts, and released a new album HORIN in 2021.
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Inland Sea -Special edition- (Includes 2 CDs and a DVD. The first CD is the same like the normal Inland Sea CD without track 12. So here is only the track list of the second CD. The DVD includes the videos of Anti Hero, Sakura Sakura (サクラ サクラ), Inland Sea Spot and Samurai Heart)
Provided traditional instrument sounds to the backing track for the single Samurai Heart [侍 Heart] recorded by Japanese pop band AAA. Released December 2006 by Avex Trax music as part of a double A side single package called Black and White, which featured the tracks Samurai Heart and Winter Lander. (Rin' only play on 'Samurai heart' and track is credited to AAA, not as a Rin' single).
In 2008 Rin' collaborated with Japanese composer Conisch on the soundtrack to a Japanese TV drama series called Hana goromo yume goromo 「花衣夢衣」. This resulted in an album of this music being released through EMI Music Japan (4 June 2008). Although this work is not acknowledged on the Rin' websites (as it is released by a record label different than their usual Avex Trax), the group get equal title credits, appearing as Rin' & Conisch. The album has 34 tracks, lasts 69 minutes and mixes Rin's traditional Japanese instruments with a full western orchestra.
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