The group has been active since 1996 and has done its rounds around the doujinshi/indies music circuit. Its earliest releases are very hard to find. It did however, gain exposure from 2005 onwards with the release of its album Stigma and has since gained popularity through the use of its music in various media.
Yousei Teikoku's sound is very German, gothic and industrial. Yousei Teikoku merges heavy guitars and fantastical story telling. Yui's voice is not the typical growling associated with metal/hard rock, she carries an ethereal and siren-like quality as she flits gracefully through Tachibana's compositions. Their music combines elements of electronic, ambient, heavy rock, neoclassical, gothic, industrial and anison.
When she's not being Fairy Yui and claiming to be 4325 years old, Yousei Yui (Yui Itsuki in the real world) is a voice actor and a massive nerd. She has three computers - one of which she built, coded her personal website and Yousei Teikoku's website and voraciously on top of technology and massive video game player.
The other members of Yousei Teikoku have nominated Yui to be the frontwoman of the band so that they can get on with their job of composing music. Plus even from the group's early days, Takaha Tachibana was always secretive that during lives, he would intentionally play from the back of the stage rather than stand beside Yui. Team Fairithm, the production group behind Yousei Teikoku have always been veiled in secrecy - however there is no doubt that Takaha and Yui are part of the team and take a hands on role with their music.
They released several independent albums before signing with their current publisher Lantis circa 2006. With Lantis they have released 5 full albums and 15 singles, as well as several anime/video game theme songs and soundtracks.
Members:
Vocal: Yui (ゆい)
Keyboard/Guitar: Takaha Tachibana (橘尭葉)
Lead Guitar: Shiren (紫煉) - Joined Jan 12, 2013
Bass: Nanami - Joined 2010
Drums: Gight - Joined Jan 12, 2013
Former Members:
Drums: Relu (2010 - Jan 12, 2013)
Mischievous of Alice
妖精帝國 Lyrics
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我が身飾りて凜と成せ
終わりも知らず
果てなく続く遊技に
高まる鼓動
私は満ちてゆく
自分だけを信じ生きる
その身に纏った
真の証高く掲げ
誰よりも美しく
畏れないで戦え
穢れきったこの地に
導きを示せ
出でよ躍れよ聖なる戦士
滾る闘志を胸に秘め
この世は瓦礫
踏みはずしたら堕ちゆく
不安な甘美
私は満ちてゆく
歪な世界の
覇者に挑む時を超えて
すべてを繋いで
巡り廻る強い絆
誰よりも艶やかに
誇りを持ち戦え
澱みきった心に
制裁を下せ
終わりも知らず
果てなく続く遊技に
高まる鼓動
私は満ちてゆく
歪な世界で
自分だけを信じ生きる
その身に纏った
真の証高く掲げ
誰よりも美しく
恐れないで戦え
穢れきったこの地に
導きを示せ
The lyrics to "Mischievous of Alice" by 妖精帝國 invoke a sense of battle and determination in a world that is distorted and deceptive. The opening lines speak of a holy messenger who has opened a door, and the singer is charged with adorning themselves proudly to face the challenges that lie ahead. The endless games and battles that follow are accompanied by a rising heartbeat, leading to a sense of empowerment and fulfillment within the singer.
The distorted world that the singer exists in is overcome by their own self-belief and the proud display of their "true proof." The call to fight fearlessly and guide others through the polluted land is a fervent one, with the singer leading a charge of holy warriors who must carry the burden of their own fears and anxiety, but ultimately succeed in their mission.
The lyrics speak of a world that is corrupted and distorted, but in this dark realm, there is still hope, as the singer and their fellow warriors must trust themselves and their bonds to triumph over their adversaries. The sense of pride and determination in the face of these obstacles is palpable throughout the song, making for a powerful and evocative experience.
Line by Line Meaning
出でし扉の聖なる使者よ
Oh holy messenger of the opened door
我が身飾りて凜と成せ
Adorn myself and become resolute
終わりも知らず
Without an end in sight
果てなく続く遊技に
In games that continue endlessly
高まる鼓動
My heartbeat quickens
私は満ちてゆく
I am filled with energy
歪な世界で
In this distorted world
自分だけを信じ生きる
I will believe in myself and live
その身に纏った
Wrapped around my body
真の証高く掲げ
I raise my true proof high
誰よりも美しく
Being more beautiful than anyone
畏れないで戦え
Fight without fear
穢れきったこの地に
In this polluted land
導きを示せ
Show me the way
出でよ躍れよ聖なる戦士
Come forth and dance, holy warriors
滾る闘志を胸に秘め
Secretly holding my boiling fighting spirit in my chest
この世は瓦礫
This world is rubble
踏みはずしたら堕ちゆく
If I step off, I will fall
不安な甘美
Anxious sweetness
私は満ちてゆく
I am filled with energy
歪な世界の
In this distorted world's
覇者に挑む時を超えて
Beyond the time to challenge the ruler
すべてを繋いで
Connecting everything
巡り廻る強い絆
A strong bond around that revolves
誰よりも艶やかに
Being more glamorous than anyone
誇りを持ち戦え
With pride, fight
澱みきった心に
In this stagnant heart
制裁を下せ
Deliver punishment
恐れないで戦え
Fight without fear
穢れきったこの地に
In this polluted land
導きを示せ
Show me the way
終わりも知らず
Without an end in sight
果てなく続く遊技に
In games that continue endlessly
高まる鼓動
My heartbeat quickens
私は満ちてゆく
I am filled with energy
歪な世界で
In this distorted world
自分だけを信じ生きる
I will believe in myself and live
その身に纏った
Wrapped around my body
真の証高く掲げ
I raise my true proof high
誰よりも美しく
Being more beautiful than anyone
恐れないで戦え
Fight without fear
穢れきったこの地に
In this polluted land
導きを示せ
Show me the way
Contributed by Carter G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@REM-js7zo
Ideshi tobira no seinaru shisha yo
Wagami kazarite rin to nase
Owari mo shirazu
Hate naku tsudzuku yuugi ni
Takamaru kodou
Watashi wa michite yuku
Ibitsu na sekai de
Jibun dake wo shinji ikiru
Sono mi ni matotta
Shin no akashi takaku kakage
Dare yori mo utsukushiku
Osorenaide tatakae
Kegare kitta kono chi ni
Michibiki wo shimese
Ideyo odore yo seinaru senshi
Tagiru toushi wo mune ni hime
Konoyo wa gareki
Fumihazushitara ochi yuku
Fuan na kanbi
Watashi wa michite yuku
Ibitsu na sekai no
Hasha ni idomu toki wo koete
Subete wo tsunaide
Meguri mawaru tsuyoi kizuna
Dare yori mo adeyaka ni
Hokori wo mochi tatakae
Yodomi kitta kokoro ni
Seisai wo kudase
Owari mo shirazu
Hate naku tsudzuku yuugi ni
Takamaru kodou
Watashi wa michite yuku
Ibitsu na sekai de
Jibun dake wo shinji ikiru
Sono mi ni matotta
Shin no akashi takaku kakage
Dare yori mo utsukushiku
Osorenaide tatakae
Kegare kitta kono chi ni
Michibiki wo shimese
@keycoto2642
I can't believe that they aren't in Spotify 💔Yousei Teikoku deserves more recognition not only for the Mirai Nikki Opening.
@NoheJimenez
Key Coto leiva TOTALLY AGREE!! (Even tho i know them for that xD)
@ryanshi7204
They are in Spotify, just search them in kanji then you'll find them.
@L.Miranic
they were just added this week. Yui-sama posted about it on their facebook account
@keycoto2642
I've already find them, by they name in Japanese (妖精帝國)
Thanks! 💖
@mariodejesusespinosaramire6429
Spotify no sabe de música , esto es arte metal sinfónico
@malik-ci7xb
Yui is a queen. She need way more freaking recognition
@aniketgupta8988
You are damn right!!!
@borisketou3177
We are its army, to us to make the world bow to her.
@Exalted-Beleth
Bro I do not care if she's nearing 40 (I still can't believe that she is absolutely beautiful.) she is the best and I have her set as my background like 85% of the time. 💖