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“Ex-bandmates form Lucifer, battling music industry struggles, personal demons, and Sakuya's tragic past with teen lyricist Aine.”

Kaikan Phrase

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7.35

2,777 rank · 15,138 viewers · 110 favorites

Drama Romance Music Showbiz Shoujo

44 episodes · 24 min per ep min · Spring 1999 · Studio Hibari · PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

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Synopsis

Ex-bandmates form Lucifer, battling music industry struggles, personal demons, and Sakuya's tragic past with teen lyricist Aine.

After the break up of their old band, guitarist Yuki & drummer Santa decide to form a new one. They recruit bass player Towa, young guitarist Atsuro, and after much persuasion, vocalist Sakuya. Together they form Lucifer and they struggle to make it in the music business, and also to stay together. As well, they have to deal with personal issues, such as parental objections, and watching their old bands succeed ahead of them. Sakuya is the most troubled band member, as he has to deal with his tragic past, and his relationship with teenaged lyricist Aine.