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  1. 3 points
    LockInitial

    What's goin on?

    Hi! I've visited this site once and a while and now that I see myself on it more I made an account. Some of my favorite VK bands are Kannivalism, xtripx, 9goats black out, Deathgaze, and Baroque. I've been also getting into more non-visual Japanese bands like Lamp in Terren, People in the box, and Super Beaver. I've never actually read any of the introductions here so this is probably posted all wrong but I'm looking forward to sharing my opinion on stuff here!
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    So... their new maxi-single ""雨ニ、スピーカー" (Ame ni, Speaker)" will be released at 2017/05/31 (2 types) Limited edition (2160Y) will include CD (2 songs) and DVD including "蒼イ林檎" (Aoi Ringo) PV, multi-angle PV and PV documentary Regular edition (1620Y) will include CD (3 songs) ony [tracklist] 1. 蒼イ林檎 2.SA・KU・RA・N 3. 美しき裏切り者 [regular edition only] their new petit album Vol.2 "人間失格" (Ningen Shikkaku) will be released at 2017/05/31 too (2800Y) [tracklist] 1. 紫餡ノ百合籠 2. < 骰 / 骰 > 3. たんぽぽ畑 4. 秋入梅 5. 後悔謝罪嗚呼融解 6. 排他的被虐人形
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    I just remember this existed and I wish I didn't:
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    it was announced at BugLug oneman live "5+君=∞" at 2017/05/07 at Nippon Budoukan, that their new maxi-single (title not yet finalized) will be released at 2017/08/09 their live DVD including scenes of that oneman live at Nippon Budoukan will be released at 2017/09/06 they will hold their oneman live tour "RESTART WITH A NEW LIFE" since 2017/09/03 at Kawasaki CLUB CITTA’ to 2018/02/17 at Shinkiba STUDIO COAST they will hold their free oneman live "自由~ASOVIVA~区域 Revenge" at 2017/08/09 at Yoyogikouen Yagai Stage
  5. 2 points
    itsukoii

    random thoughts thread

    TOP 10 ANIME BATTLES..........
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    Overrated : - Tsuzuku (Mejibray) - Karma (ex Avelcain) - Yuuki (ex Lycaon, Initial'L) - Kamijo Underrated : - Asagi (D) - Kaya - Ryo (9GOATS BLACK OUT) - nigu (ex-cocklobin) - Sou (emmurée)
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    I recommend not taking the train to Sapporo unless you’re already going to be near there. I’ve made the trip from Tokyo to Sapporo by Shinkansen with a JR pass and it was around 9 hours one way. The Shinkansen train on the northern route isn’t as fast as the Tokyo~Osaka segment, and IIRC somewhere north of Sendai you have to transfer to a regular slow train for the rest of the way. If you’ll be commuting between Kyoto and Tokyo it’s worth getting a JR pass for that. But for Sapporo, it’s best to fly if you can manage it. I’d only take the train to Sapporo if that segment of the trip is falling during a time when you would have a JR pass anyway for other reasons. If you would have to buy a longer JR pass in order to fit in Sapporo, it might better to get a short one and do Sapporo separately as a plane trip on a discount airline. It's better to buy in advance. Lower prices, better ticket numbers. For my favorite band I asked my friends who are also hardcore fans to help me get tickets to see them, but for the other bands I want to see (that my friends don't like) I asked a shopping service. One of the lives I want to see is almost certain to sell out before I arrive. I used White Rabbit Express. They entered the preorder lottery on e-plus for me, shipped the tickets, and I received them safely already. p.s. My trip is in late July, so I will miss you.
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    I feel like Mako from deadman is pretty underrated. Also, I know he gets (or used to get a lot of shit), but my heart has a soft spot for Sakito from Dué le quartz. Back in the day I felt like Asagi from D was super overrated. I can't stand his voice.
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    tfw the rarez come in the mail and they're delectable shout out to @hyura
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    That's a lot! I'm sure you'll have a blast! If a band will allow you to buy or reserve tickets in advance from overseas, I'd do that since day of tickets usually cost more (and you run the risk of them selling out). Or if you know someone in Japan they could purchase them for you. If not, you can just purchase them all at once at a Loppi machine when you touch down. As far as experiencing the night life, if you'll be by yourself, I recommend going to a "snack", which is a bar usually run by an older lady. There will probably be more older gentleman clientele than anything else, but many of them would be more than happy to sing karaoke with you there, buy you some drinks, and maybe take you to a few other local drinking spots in return for your company and some English practice. It might sound sketchy but it's not, and it'll make for some fun memories. Plus the snack will have reasonably priced drinks and different dishes of home cooked Japanese food to compliment them. Edit: I'm not sure what kind of presents are "best". Bangya give anything from alcohol (cheap to expensive), jewelry, fan art/letters, cologne, bags, or whatever else they think the band might like (or talk about wanting on their social media). If there's any kind of food or snacks your home country is famous for (especially if they pair well with alcohol), I'm sure they'll appreciate it. I personally wouldn't bother buying anything too expensive and save your money for fun times when you get here. ^^
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    Lereku

    Overrated/underrated Jrock singers

    Underrated : - Shougo (Anfiel) - Masashi (ex FoLLoW) - Sakurai Yuki (ex Raphael, rice) - Angel-Taka (UCHUSENTAI:NOIZ) - Danchou (Shinkou Shuukyou Gakudan NoGoD) - Keiyuu (Kra) Overrated : - Tsuzuku (Mejibray) - Karma (ex Avelcain) - Yuuki (ex Lycaon, Initial'L) - Kamijo - Subaru (Royz)
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    I used to live in Tokyo and when I go back for visits I try to stay near Shinjuku station, in that area around Shin-Okubo, Okubo, Nishi-Shinjuku. I think there are a couple of business hotels near Like an Edison for around 7,000 yen per night. Since I like to go for 2 to 3 weeks and stay in Tokyo the whole time, I’ve been getting places on Airbnb so I can have a kitchen. For my next trip I got a studio apartment near Shin-Okubo for about $800 (USD) for 2 weeks. It’s a lot more than normal rent, but cheaper than a business hotel in the area. Airbnb also has some guesthouse-style places with private bedrooms and shared kitchens and bathrooms which are much cheaper. As a resident of Japan I was usually stuck on Willer Bus when I traveled to other cities, but as a tourist I get the JR pass and travel in luxury on the Shinkansen. Worth it. If you’re getting on the Shinkansen in Tokyo and going west/south, try to use Shinagawa station instead of Tokyo station. Shinagawa has a nicer layout and is much easier for transfers, and it has better bentos for sale. Those of you coming to Tokyo from other cities might want to get off in Shinagawa instead of Tokyo too. Outside Tokyo I normally get business hotels on Rakuten, but In Osaka I’ve usually stayed at Hotel Chuo in the Dobutsuen-mae area. That neighborhood is sketchy by Japanese standards, but it’s clean and safe compared to Western cities. This is one of the better hotels in that area. It has private guest rooms and shared bathrooms, and advance bookings are 2600 yen/night for a single. Every time I’ve been there the clientele seems to be a mix of bangya and foreign backpackers. http://www.chuogroup.jp/chuo/english/index.html
  13. 2 points
    SadMoomin

    Show Yourself (again)

    I was bored and ... it happened.
  14. 1 point
    ラッコ (LACK-CO.) new one-coin single "溝鼠賛歌" (Dobunezumi Sanka) will be released at 2017/06/28 (2 types) Limited edition (1620Y) will include CD (2 songs) + DVD Regular edition (500Y) will include CD (1 song) only
  15. 1 point
    Hohchicano96

    Hey, Hey, Hey!

    It's me, Hohchicano96; I may be familiar to a number of users because of my presence on the RarezHut auctions. Finally, after lurking for a few months, I pushed myself to create an account to interact with visual kei fans. I hope to have some connections in the near future. A number of VK artists I listen to: Aliene Ma'riage (or Maφriage) BAISER (Both eras) deadman (Wha' ha' happened to the photobook?) Dir en grey (One of the first visual kei groups I learned of) hide (Forever beloved) Himitsu Kessha Codomo A (Does Eiji still have Peter Pan Syndrome?) La'Mule (Nao's dyed hair I'd picture myself having for so long) Laputa (Inappropriate name for hispanohablantes to say) Malice Mizer (Same situation as DEG) Nightmare (The reason why I'm typing this sentence) A number of non-VK artists I listen to: AFI (Can't wait for the Detroit concert!) Against Me! (Laura is love, Laura is life) Brand New ("The Devil and God..." album I fully process when lying) David Bowie (The museum exhibit, in Chicago, was an eyeopener) The Fever Haze (Support your local music scene, bitches) La Dispute (I hope to see them at Bled Fest this year) Marilyn Manson (The first western artist that led me to not listen to visual kei bands exclusively) Panic! at the Disco (Not just the Fever and Pretty. Odd. eras) Placebo (When will they return to America, making it great again?) Prince (He makes me just wanna dance, you sexy MFs) Still reading? Yes? Well, do feel free to ask questions, leave recommendations, read and throw shade, hennies!
  16. 1 point
    He is playing a character. It's so clear it is funny you are talking about it with such intensity. Nightmare has been around with this lineup for ages. Ruka has been the most prolific songwriter in the band. He went on and did sendai kamotsu with them and wrote songs for it. He joins Yomi and Hitsugi on their dumb nico nico crap sometimes. If he disliked the band so much and was annoyed by silliness that would not had been like that. He is putting on a show to seem more interesting because he's probably a fairly boring anime/visual novel/idol otaku.
  17. 1 point
    WhirlingBlack

    Show Yourself (again)

    2017.05.05 - Polaroid image by @hyura
  18. 1 point
    Bear

    The general Metal discussion thread

    This is dropping tomorrow. Really looking forward to this.
  19. 1 point
    Lack Co is a reminder that we'll never get any variation on MBHI ever again. Why Taira, Soft Disk was great MIMIC was even better. Farewell hopes, farewell Djent Tenten dreams </3
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    fesFE[M] (PV FULL) FEfem (PV FULL)
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    So I'm guessing millennial means vocalists that were active around 2005-present? Here are a few memorable ones for me that are lesser known. Saki (active 2004-2010) Bands: Clorican, ClearVeil While he's not the best screamer, and may sometimes make you wonder: does this dude even know how to scream? (but ironically makes him memorable), his clean vocals are to die for. And even more, when he reaches those higher notes. I miss him so much and want him back. Raya (active 2004-present) Bands: L'eprica, ANGRAYSE, D'efend Chroma, Sierra de Cobre If you like art-kei vocals, Raya is not to be missed. He's currently back with L'eprica members and plays with bands Emmuree, DISH, and Sioux, but still no sign of them releasing any new material. Still, I can only hope. Amonn (active 2001-present?, but probably only became well-known with the band MELLO in 2006) Bands: Diod'honneur, MELLO, Trompe l'oeil Another art-kei vocalist that shouldn't be missed. Very deep and powerful vocals with amazing delivery. I haven't heard anything from his recent band Trompe l'oeil, but I hope they didn't completely disappear and are still active and planning something new. Oh, and I voted for Ryoga. I don't know much about the other ones, but I'm growing to like Kazuki. I favor Tora over Ryuga so I didn't vote him. They're both great vocalists, but I've always thought Tora was more compelling and emotive.
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    frayed

    Bangya! How do you plan your live tours?

    If you're going to Sapporo by shinkansen then definitely buy it, haha. I think that trip alone from Kyoto would probably make it worth it. Just try your best! I find too that if you are willing to try a little Japanese, even if it's broken, the less self-conscious some Japanese girls will be about trying what limited English they have with you. It's a give and take kind of thing. I'd second what jaymee said about tickets. Also if your written Japanese is stronger, if you feel at all comfortable trying it you might be able to arrange a ticket deal with some of the girls on Twitter to pick up tickets on the day of the live. Just another option. Literally I've given presents from wine to posters to figures and just whatever tickles my fancy to give them to be honest. Like jaymee said, it really doesn't need to be expensive. I've gone as ridiculous and cheap as drawing on mikans and the band guy apparently loved it, haha. Also I never knew putting purikura on the gifts was a thing! That's pretty adorable actually!
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    ORZ is doing another round of recruitment! If you would like to join the reviewing team, check out emmny's new announcement:
  25. 1 point
    platy

    The OFFICIAL RPDR Discussion Thread

    It was time for Aja to leave. Even though I don't like her, sympathised with her in untucked. Also, you guys should see this
  26. 1 point
    plastic_rainbow

    What are you listening to?

    right in the feels
  27. 1 point
    enyx

    random thoughts thread

    AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!! Why the fuck are these demos only being distributed at lives? Do they not want my money!? ;_;
  28. 1 point
    I lowkey wish this project will be as big as TM Revolution eventually just to spite the fanbase lmao
  29. 1 point
    Ikebukuro Black hole SET-LIST at 2017/05/06: SE 1.琥珀 2.恨ミ言 3.ボクノ悪イ癖 -SE- 4.夜明け、灰色の呼吸 5.紅いドレス 6.蓮華 7.二枚舌 ループ有り 8.ユートピア 9.暁
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    I honestly wouldn't have a clue as I've only recently started traveling back to Japan but for the past 2 years it's only cost me $1000 for 1 week at my favourite hotel & the millions of love hotels that surround it are of reasonable prices The most expensive gift I've bought was a custom made pink lipstick that I went in picked all the colours & scents & got it named after him cause he wears pink lipstick alot 🙊🙊 it was $70, plus he got some other little things. As I'm from Australia I try to get everyone something very Australian. & I haven't seen anyone stick their pre-concert purikura on the gifts but thanks for the tip ✌ 1 of the best moments was when I got back to my hotel & saw that 3 of the members uploaded picture's of stuff I got them on their blog, twitter & instagram 😍
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    IGM_Oficial

    random thoughts thread

    Listening to this song brings me memories. And it's so cool.
  32. 1 point
    platy

    random thoughts thread

    If you're talking about what I think you are, that person is caught up in two huge essays of 8000+ words and they're very sorry and still plan to write a review as soon as they're done
  33. 1 point
    Duwang

    ALSDEAD return as "AllS"

    Shin posted it 1.Hunter 2.D9N 3.evoIII 4.Saga 5.黙殺劇 6.Puzzle 7.Life Of Sorrow I wasn't there but my friend says they rearranged their old songs
  34. 1 point
    Bear

    The general Metal discussion thread

    He really tears these ANTIFA and BLM fuckers a new fucking asshole, this guy. Lovely!
  35. 1 point
    Valicious

    random thoughts thread

    Crashplan just finished backing up 5.4TB of VK to the cloud. Only took 1.5 years. I hate Comcast
  36. 1 point
    could it be MOAMETAL though?.. because that's like the only Moa I know of.
  37. 1 point
    gekiai

    random thoughts thread

    Do you ever get the feeling that some things that seem to be essentials in life just aren't for you? For me it's meaningful relations of any kind. I just suck at making friends in all arenas, whether someone has similar interests or none at all. If I do get someone to become interested in me, they often seem to lose interest or become friends with someone else 'nearby' in said circle. Perhaps it's attributed to my social awkwardness or introvertedness or I just have really bad luck. And when I do try to be social, most times I'm shot down in some form or fashion. Sobby random thought (there's probably a thread for these kinda things), but it's just been on my mind the past few days. I'm really starting to think I won't be able to truly connect with anyone.
  38. 1 point
    a legendary, brilliant, miraculous, enchanting, charismatic, one of a kind, radiant, staggering, extraordinary, impactful, prodigious, superhuman, breathtaking, genre re-inventing visual kei vocalist blessed with his gift by G-d himself you might be familiar with his work as a frontman for the indie sensation avelcain!
  39. 1 point
    Lestat

    The general Metal discussion thread

    Speaking of Schammasch (I am beyond excited for the new release already), these Canadians apparantly somewhat play in the same vein as they do and lie somewhere between the aforementioned's sound and Batushka's. Definitely something to look forward to, I love ritualistic / ascension- themed black metal.
  40. 1 point
    Bear

    The general Metal discussion thread

    The clean vocals is way too low in the mix, but musically this sounds great. It's not a new Til Fjälls, but it sure does sound like Vintersorg, and when I say that I mean the folky era of the band. And it sounds really fucking nice, despite being a bit overproduced. But you know, this is how I want my Vintersorg and I really fucking like it. Give me the entire album, fuckers!
  41. 1 point
    Biopanda

    Your last music-related buy!

    Just got some awesome stuff from my super lovely friend Michelle/Miiki <33 DANGER☆GANG poster + CDs, Smileberry's new live-limited single, Purple Stone photoset + pick set and some chekis~ Oh and some strawberry chocolate daifuku that are amazing
  42. 1 point
    xriko

    Memorable Millenial Kei Vocalists

    オトギ (otogi) active : 2003 to 2014 Notables band : アヲイ (awoi) ---------------------------------------------------------------- mar active: 2004 to 2011, retired Notables band : It, As If In The Darkness ---------------------------------------------- 緋絽 (hiro) active : 2002 to now Notables band: Visage, gossip, ヴァリル ----------------------------- 龍司 (ryuuji) active : 2008/2011, retired Notable band : Re:dis
  43. 1 point
    I feel like Dir en grey has one more album up their sleeves... i hope anyway. I feel like this will be some weird ambient instrumental stuff with random guest vocalist.
  44. 1 point
    Interesting. The DIRU IZ DED OMFG conversation has come up constantly since THE FINAL, and we've laughed it off as ridiculous. Now we're in a weird position where 3/5 of the band are doing other things, and the band themselves have been extensively touring most of their old material from past to present like some kind of last hurrah. These could be the final days. On the other hand, Dir en grey is WAY too big to just lie down. There's money there, whereas I doubt most people will care too much about these side-projects. Perhaps they're feeling creatively bankrupt as Dir en grey and need to move on. Or maybe these solo endeavours exist simply to fill in the down-time between DEG tours. Of course, we can speculate, but there's really no way of knowing.
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    ^ this + god damn they sound soooooooooooo good!!!!!!!
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    -jibakurei-

    "Best" Engrish Songs

    It has also some Engrish gems and they're not even hiding them
  49. 1 point
    Alkaloid

    "Best" Engrish Songs

    I was listening to this song and instantly thought of this thread, so here you go: The first screaming verse is entirely in English. Not hard to understand, necessarily, but they don't make sense at all. "Children don't know the pain Right arm rolls to lonely Can't also angry also Be cry Just only want to be loved You mince with a laugh me Day swore [someday]"
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    Lestat

    "Best" Engrish Songs

    I really don't get why these songwriters won't take an extra hour to find someone who is willing to properly translate their lyrics from 'Engrish' to proper English. Japan is home to not just the Japanese anymore, a ton of foreigners have taken residence in the country (most of them as translators, even) and would be more than willing to save a band from turning into a major joke. Also, my two cents added to the topic: Schwarzschild and Die Letzte Nacht by D. The lyrics aren't necessarily terrible, but whenever you listen to them there's no way to make out what Asagi's singing.
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