D.Gray-Man

D.Gray-Man formed in 2004 with vocalist Takuya Sugimoto, guitarist Tomohiro Nakayama, and bassist Hiroki Sasada. They put out their first single, "Snow Rabbit," the following year. Their songs like "Snow Kiss" and "Doubt E Trust" often carried a melancholic rock feel, with lyrics that leaned introspective.

Around 2006, Sugimoto was dealing with a neurological condition that affected his performances, but the band kept going. They also stirred some talk with a track called "Musical Necromancer," which some found too dark. Their albums from that period, like 2007's "Requiem" and 2009's "Lost," reflected that heavier, somber style.

Later on, their sound shifted a bit, bringing in more experimental touches and sometimes mixing in traditional Japanese instruments. They kept releasing music through the 2010s, with records like "Ten No Shishi" in 2011 and "Abyss" in 2013. Songs such as "Lala's Lullaby" and "Yume No Tsuduku He" show that softer, melodic side they could tap into alongside the rock.