Luz (singer, born 1993)

Luz
Background information
Born
Kōji Tatewaki

(1993-07-23)July 23, 1993
Fukui Prefecture, Japan
DiedAugust 19, 2025(2025-08-19) (aged 32)
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
Years active2010–2025
Labels
Websiteluz-web.com

Kōji Tatewaki[1] (Japanese: 帯刀光司; July 23, 1993 – August 19, 2025), also known professionally as Luz, was a Japanese singer. He released five original albums and two singles, and he was leader of the unit Royal Scandal and organizer for the XYZ Tour.

Early life

Luz was born in Fukui Prefecture, Japan, on July 23, 1993.[1] He was born to a Japanese father and a mother who is of American, German, and Filipino descent—his grandmother was Filipino and his grandfather was American and German.[2] He was part of a light music club in high school, choosing to be a vocalist instead of a guitarist because the club lacked vocalists.[3]

Career

He made his music debut in 2010 by publishing videos on Nico Nico Douga,[4][5] and rose in popularity through live events.[1] His stage name "Luz" came from a suggestion from a livestream chat after he suggested one with 光, a kanji within his real name.[6]

His first album, tWoluz, was released in 2014.[1] In 2015, he released two versions of Labyrinth; the "White" edition charted at #3 on the Oricon Albums Chart.[7] He made his first tour, Genesis, in 2016.[8] In 2017, he released his third album Reflexión, and toured with it.[9][10] In June 2018, Luz released his first single, "Sister", which was the ending song for the anime Cutie Honey Universe,[11][12] and held a Sister tour that year.[13]

He formed the unit Royal Scandal with Kanon69 and Rahwia,[4] and they made their debut with the album Q&A -Queen and Alice- in December 2019.[14][15] He was also organizer for the XYZ Tour, which in 2019 had an All Night Nippon 0 edition at Yokohama Arena.[16] Also in 2019, he performed on the solo Fanatic tour.[17]

In January 2021, Luz released the single "Rose", which he wrote himself.[18] In October 2021, he released Faith.[19] In 2021, he had his fifth and sixth solo tours, Eleven[20] and Faith.[21] His song "Kakuriyo" was the opening song for the 2023 anime adaptation of Dark Gathering.[11]

On January 30, 2024, Pony Canyon announced that it had terminated its contract with Luz after he was arrested for possession and use of illegal drugs.[22][23] After the guilty verdict, he issued a public apology.[22][23]

Personal life and death

Luz's fan mark was the rose, which he adopted after learning that his fans were already using it to represent him.[5] He cited singer-songwriter Yasu as a major influence.[3] He owned a ragdoll cat named Rei-kun (レイくん).[24]

Luz died on August 19, 2025, aged 32; the announcement by his agency said his death was "sudden" but gave no further details.[4] His Luz Anniversary Live XI concert had been planned for August 31.[4]

Discography

Albums

No. Released Title
1st October 1, 2014 tWoluz[25]
2nd October 7, 2015 Labyrinth -black-[26]
Labyrinth -white-[7]
3rd June 28, 2017 Reflexión[27]
4th October 27, 2021 Faith[19]

Singles

No. Released Title
1st June 20, 2018 "Sister"[12]
2nd January 27, 2021 "Rose"[28]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "luz（ルス）". CDJournal (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-08-24.
  2. ^ @luzabs (2016-05-02). "僕は父方が日本で母方がアメリカドイツフィリピン！" (Tweet). Retrieved 2025-08-24 – via Twitter.
  3. ^ a b "luz「Labyrinth」インタビュー - 音楽ナタリー 特集・インタビュー". Music Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. Retrieved 2022-01-07.
  4. ^ a b c d "人気歌い手・luzさん死去 所属事務所が公表「関係者一同、深い悲しみに暮れております」【全文】（モデルプレス）". ModelPress (in Japanese). 2025-08-20. Retrieved 2025-08-24 – via Yahoo News.
  5. ^ a b Luz (2021-01-27). "luz インタビュー 活動10周年を振り返るとともに、新たな一面を打ち出した2ndシングル「Rose」を紐解く". Spice (Interview) (in Japanese). Interviewed by Sugie, Yuki. Retrieved 2022-01-07.
  6. ^ 【裏話】歌い手luzくんの過去を聞いてみました！！！ (in Japanese). 2021-08-20. Event occurs at 21:04. Retrieved 2022-01-07.
  7. ^ a b "Labyrinth -white- | luz". Oricon News (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-08-24.
  8. ^ "luz、6月に1stワンマンツアー「Genesis」". Music Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. 2016-03-17. Retrieved 2022-01-06.
  9. ^ "luzの新作アルバムに164、まふまふ、奏音69らが曲提供". Music Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. 2017-04-24. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
  10. ^ "luzの2ndワンマンツアーにLeda、IkuoOら強力アーティスト". Music Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. 2017-03-23. Retrieved 2022-01-06.
  11. ^ a b Jovanovic, Marko (2025-08-20). "Japanese Singer luz Passes Away at 32". Anime Corner. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
  12. ^ a b "luzが1stシングル発表、カップリングに武瑠参加の新曲も（動画あり）". Music Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. 2018-05-09. Retrieved 2022-01-06.
  13. ^ "luz「キューティーハニー」新アニメのEDテーマ歌唱、全国ツアー開催も決定（コメントあり）". Music Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. 2018-02-23. Retrieved 2022-01-06.
  14. ^ "Royal Scandal「Q&A -Queen and Alice-」インタビュー｜3つの個性が集結した待望の1stアルバム - 音楽ナタリー 特集・インタビュー". Music Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. Retrieved 2022-01-06.
  15. ^ "luz、奏音69、RahwiaによるRoyal Scandalがメジャー1stアルバム発表". Music Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. 2019-10-27. Retrieved 2022-01-06.
  16. ^ Shibayama, Emi (2019-10-05). "luz、そらる、まふまふ、センラら出演 進化し続ける『XYZ Tour』が横浜アリーナで見せたもの". Spice (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-08-24.
  17. ^ "luzが6月よりライブツアー開催、モバイル会員限定公演も". Music Natalie (in Japanese). 2019-03-23. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
  18. ^ "luz、初めて作詞作曲手がけた"最高のシングル"リリース（動画あり / コメントあり）". Music Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. 2020-11-20. Retrieved 2022-01-06.
  19. ^ a b "FAITH | luz". Oricon News (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-08-24.
  20. ^ "luz、約2年ぶりのワンマンツアー「Eleven」開催". Music Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. 2021-04-15. Retrieved 2022-01-06.
  21. ^ "luz、ニューアルバム携え全国ツアー開催". Joysound (in Japanese). 2021-09-30. Retrieved 2025-08-24.
  22. ^ a b ""違法薬物所持で逮捕"アーティスト・luzの有罪判決確定 本人&所属事務所が謝罪「心からのお詫び」【各コメント全文】". Oricon. 2024-06-11. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  23. ^ a b luz(ルス)🥀＠帯刀光司 [@luzabs] (2024-06-10). "皆様" (Tweet). Retrieved 2024-06-12 – via Twitter.
  24. ^ Luz [@luzabs] (2020-10-24). "家族を迎えました 産まれて二ヶ月、ラグドールの男の子🐱 名前はレイくんです🥀 心から大切にするからね" (Tweet) (in Japanese) – via Twitter.
  25. ^ "tWoluz | luz". Oricon News (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-08-24.
  26. ^ "Labyrinth -black-(初回限定盤) | luz". Oricon News (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-08-24.
  27. ^ "luz「Reflexión」特集 luz×Leda". Music Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. Retrieved 2017-06-28.
  28. ^ "Rose【初回限定盤】 | luz". Oricon News (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-08-24.
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