Indigo la End (stylized as indigo la End) is a Japanese rock band led by vocalist and songwriter Enon Kawatani. The band released their debut extended play in 2012 with independent label Space Shower Records, and were later signed by Warner sub-label Unborde.

Biography The band first began in April 2009, however after a member change began full activities from February 2010. The original bassist, E ni Naranai Kachō, left the band in July 2011. In January he was replaced with Mariko Wada, and the band released their debut extended play Sayōnara, Subarashii Sekai in April 2012. Mariko Wada left soon after in June, with the band releasing a second extended play Nagisa nite in September.

The band released their debut album Yoru ni Mahō o Kakerarete in February 2013. Two months later saw the debut of another band of vocalist Enon Kawatani's, Gesu no Kiwami Otome, when they released the extended play Dress no Nugikata. Gesu no Kiwami Otome featured former indigo la End bassist E ni Naranai Kachō. In December, the band was signed to Warner sub-label Unborde simultaneously with Gesu no Kiwami Otome. Both musical units released their major label debut released on April 2, 2014: Minna Normal for Gesu no Kiwami Otome and Ano Machi Record for Indigo la End.

In the remainder of 2014, the band released two singles, Hitomi ni Utsuranai and Sayonara Bell the end of the band's performance at the Countdown Japan 14/15 new years music festival, band drummer Yūsuke Ōta announced his retirement from the band, citing differences in opinion for the future of the band. His final recordings with the band are featured on their second studio album, Shiawase ga Afuretara (2015).

Later in 2015, the band released the singles Kanashiku Naru Mae Ni and the double A-Side single Shizuku ni Koi Shite/Wasurete Hanataba, which was followed by another single in 2016, Kokoro Ame. In July 2016, the band released their third studio album, and second major label album, Aiiro Music (2016).

In 2017, the band's song Kane Naku Inochi was featured as the opening theme song of the Japanese television drama Inside Mari, and was released as part of the band's third major label album, and fourth studio album, Crying End Roll (2017). That same year, band leader Kawatani Enon's birthday on December 3 served as the release date for the band's first digital single, Touya no Magic. This was followed in April 2018 by a second digital single, Haru no Iutōri, and the release of their fifth studio and fourth major label album, PULSATE (2018), in July 2018.

Their fifth full major label album, Nureyuku Shishousetsu (2019), was released on October 9, 2019.

The band's name was inspired by Japanese band Spitz and their album Indigo Chiheisen (1996).

Members , real name , is the band's vocalist, guitarist and main songwriter, who also fronts the band Gesu no Kiwami Otome. , real name , is the band's guitarist. is the band's bassist. Formerly a support member, he was promoted to being a fully-fledged member on August 10, 2014. is the band's drummer. Formerly a support member for the band's 2015 Shiawase ga Afuretara tour, he was promoted to being a fully-fledged member on March 17, 2015.

Former members , real name , was the band's drummer. In December 2014 he left the band, after recording the Shiawase ga Afuretara album and performing at the Countdown Japan 14/15 festival. , real name , was the band's bassist from 2010 until July 2011. From 2007 to 2009, Wada was a member of the band Aomune, performing under the name . He later collaborated with Kawatani in 2012 as , the bassist for the band Gesu no Kiwami Otome. was the band's bassist from January 2012, but announced her retirement in June 2012. During her time with the band, she also worked as a member of the bands Boots on Avalanche and Far France, and was formerly a member of Halt.

Discography Studio albums + List of studio albums, showing selected details, chart positions, and sales Title Details Peak chart positions Sales (JPN)JPN Yoru ni Mahou wo Kakerarete Released: February 6, 2013 Label: Space Shower Music Formats: CD, digital download, streaming 112 1,300 Shiawasega Afuretara Released: February 4, 2015 Label: Unborde Formats: CD, digital download, streaming 7 13,000 Aiiro Music Released: June 8, 2016 Label: Unborde Formats: CD, digital download, streaming 10 Crying End Roll Released: July 12, 2017 Label: Unborde Formats: CD, digital download, streaming 10 Pulsate Released: July 18, 2018 Label: Unborde Formats: CD, digital download, streaming 16 Nureyuku Shisyousetsu Released: October 9, 2019 Label: Unborde Formats: CD, digital download, streaming 17 4,610 Yakou Himitsu Released: February 17, 2021 Label: Warner Music Japan Formats: CD, digital download, streaming6 Aishuengeki Released: October 25, 2023 Label: Warner Music Japan Formats: CD, digital download, streaming16 5,489 Molting and Dancing Released: January 29, 2025 Label: Warner Music Japan Formats: CD, digital download, streaming11 4,351 Violet, Brimming Over Released: June 24, 2026 Label: Daphnis Formats: CD, digital download, streaming19 4,431

Extended plays + List of EPs, with selected chart positions Title Details Peak chart positions Sales (JPN)JPN Sayonara Subarashii Sekai Released: April 11, 2012 Label: Space Shower Formats: CD, digital download, streaming 169 600 Nagisa Nite Released: September 5, 2012 Label: Space Shower Formats: CD, digital download, streaming 167 500 Anomachi Record Released: April 2, 2014 Label: Unborde Formats: CD, digital download, streaming 11 8,500

Singles As lead artists + List of singles as lead artist, showing year released, selected chart positions, physical sales, certifications, and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Sales (JPN)Certifications AlbumJPN OriconJPNHot 2014 19 13 6,000Shiawasega Afuretara 24 17 6,000 2015 12 26 8,000Aiiro Music 16 19 6,000 — 2016 18 34 4,000 2017 — —Pulsate 2018 — — —— —— 2019 — — Nureyuku Shisyousetsu — — 2020 — — Yakou Himitsu — — — — — — rowspan="2" —— — — Yakou Himitsu 2021——Aishuengeki —— 2022—— —— 2023—51 RIAJ: Platinum —— —— 2024——Winter Evening ——Molting and Dancing —— —— 2025—— 2026——Violet, Brimming Over "Whirlpool"—— ——"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

As featured artists + List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, and album name Title Year Peak chart positions AlbumJPNHot "Feel"(among Unborde All Stars) 2016 53 Feel + Unborde Greatest Hits

Promotional singles Title Year Peak chart positions AlbumJPNHot "Sweet Spider" 2013 31 Yoru ni Mahou wo Kakerarete 2015 51 Shiawasega Afuretara

Other certified songs +List of songs not released as singles, showing year released, certifications, and album nameTitleYearCertificationsAlbum2016 RIAJ: Platinum Aiiro Music Covers and Tributes +YearSongOriginal artistsPerformed byAlbumNotes2024ABCDCCreepHypindigo la EndCreepHyp Tribute Album 「もしも生まれ変わったならそっとこんな声になって」

(CreepHyp Tribute Album

"If I were to be reborn, I would like my voice to be like this")Released: August 28, 2024

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