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5 pointsThis discussion brings back some memories of the time the tokyo damage report about the inner workings of the VK industry was posted on the net and so many overseas fans were in total disbelief and denial. Most of us overseas fans never had been to a live in Japan and most of had no idea how the scene truly was in its home country. So it was really hard for many to stomach to hear that their beloved oh-so-perfect and "better than plastic, mass-produced 'murrican pop music" bands were just as fabricated by labels and couldn't write their own music or play their instruments. Even then many new VK bands were just talentless hacks who wanted to get their 15 mins of fame and easy access to pussy, and that was maybe 8-10 years ago? Around that same time LUNA SEA's Sugizo and Dir en grey Kyo commented on the then contemporary scene, that the newbies are not passionate about making art and music, but only care about attracting chicks. I remember how much hate and flack they both got then, with some fans accusing Sugizo to be jealous of the young bandomen, because they were hotter and got more girls, lol. How naive we gaijins were back then. Ofc we would also believe that there are no kusomen - our fav bandomen are all perfect, because they are hawt! It's good that the scene nowadays is more open about discussing what's going on inside and that we are not foaming at our mouths because someone "insulted" our fav bands by pointing out the obvious… like Kisaki's misdeeds. If that would have become public ten years ago I bet you there would have been at least a small army of people defending this guy. At least now most people see him for what he is. That said, VK always rubbed along with a bit of delinquency and depravity. Since the hosts entered the scene that got even more amplified, but that transition has taken place since a whole decade. I think we reached a point where almost none of the "original" spirit is left behind. Ofc you get the occasional band that's truly concerned about doing art, but for every honest group you get 10 forgettable ,mass-produced trash ones.
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The bad bandmen of VK bands
riyusama and 2 others reacted to ghostpepper for a post in a topic
It is always a question of how far I can go without pissing some key figures off. Recently I tweeted in Japanese about these feelings towards the current seen and got around 600 likes, had lots of people DMing me saying they feel the same, but one person who does ghostwriter work got angry, can understand, we all gotta make a living. -
3 pointsI'm really interested in this topic of the lack ofart spirit within the scene. If it existed since always, I think it is patent that is reached whole new levels in the last ten years. During this time, which for me still is a time of much frustration over discovering good artists in this scene, I've been digging a lot older bands, and kinda started to understand some threads tied to its origins, differentiating key acts, waves into the scene, and also looking profoundly for an understanding of the many Western trends that inspired VK since its very proto-eras when even the "VK" label didn't existed. Unfortunately, English is not my mother tongue, so writing down all my thoughts over these matters could take me a very hard time in order to make things meaningful and not weird at all, lol! But perhaps I could try to do it in the near future! In the meanwhile, feel free to make posts about your thoughts over this stuff! I think many of the users here are interested in discussing much more things than liking A or B band's scheduled new release and PV... @ghostpepper I will definitely read an online "diary" of your work behind the curtains!
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I imagined but didn't believe that 2020 would be so dark.
Miku70 and one other reacted to Euronymous for a status update
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The bad bandmen of VK bands
seys and one other reacted to ghostpepper for a post in a topic
That guy is a bit more oldschool in ways, overall top guys in kabuki are a bit different. One thing I can say is the image that the vice video and this video too give of the host industry is like a 10% view. Ive thought of doing a youtube video explaining what it is really like but kind of do not want to be mainly known for that if it blew up tbh. Now I do designs for host clubs in our group and help newer guys who come into our group so I still see it from behind the scenes everyday. Honestly lots of parallels to how vk guys do mitsu eigyou. -
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The bad bandmen of VK bands
riyusama and one other reacted to seys for a post in a topic
Like this video? -
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[POSTPONED] Versailles new single, "Emperor" release
Serox and one other reacted to Wakarimashita for a post in a topic
I think "cancelled" in the title is a bold edit, I'd just say "postponed"... -
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The bad bandmen of VK bands
Miku70 and one other reacted to ghostpepper for a post in a topic
Haha oh god, to make it simple: non suit wearing i.e. regular clothes (shifuku) cute look? Like how vk bands have a more cute young makeup style if that makes sense, does not drink alcohol often, sells on face instead of talk abilities. Hard to explain all in english terms in detail. -
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[POSTPONED] Versailles new single, "Emperor" release
SHOKI and one other reacted to alone_tsubasa for a post in a topic
VERSAILLES new single, KAMIJO new album and HIZAKI grace project new single have been discontinued. http://chateau-agency.com/versailles/information/release/2186 -
2 pointsCan you name the bands that you are sure they write their own stuff?
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{Lyrics} Baiser
shane reacted to XxXThornXxX for a post in a topic
Ive constructed most of the lyrics myself, but there are some parts missing, can anyone help me? Anata o nakushii toki karasu to kurikaesu ??? Anata no egao Ano hi no nakade Mo todokanai Omoi de Anata ga nakushii to omoi no nakao samayoite ??? Anata no egao Ano hi no nakade Mo todokanai Omoi de Sayonara anata ga, tsugeita wakareno kotoba mune no oku de Sayonara ano hi no, futari eieni dakedo shinjite Anata ga naita Ano hi no nakade Mo kaeranai Omoi de Sayonara anata ga, tsugeita wakareno kotoba mune no oku de Sayonara ano hi no, futari eieni dakedo shinjite Koware sora, kokoro omoi de sae Sayonara anata ga, Sayonara ano hi no, Sayonara anata ga, Sayonara ano hi no, Sayonara... Sayonara... Sayonara... Sayonara... -
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ギャロ (THE GALLO) new single "極東海賊團 神威" (Kyokutou Kaizoku Dan-Shini-) release
Bunny reacted to Shaolan974 for a post in a topic
ギャロ (THE GALLO) new single "極東海賊團 神威" (Kyokutou Kaizoku Dan-Shini-) will be releasd at 2020/05/21 (3 songs) [tracklist] 01. 極東海賊團-神威- (Kyokutou Kaizoku Dan-Shini-) 02. 極東海賊團-神鳴- (Kyokutou Kaizoku Dan-Shinmei-) 03. 黒鶏式葬送曲第参番-フェクダ- (Kokkeishiki Sousoukyoku dai san-ban- Fekda-) -
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DIR EN GREY new single 落ちた事のある空 release summer 2020
Kabukichoatmidnight reacted to Ro plz for a post in a topic
This single gonna drop. This thread will get locked a few weeks later cuz MH can’t act right whenever DEG releases music smh.... I can see it now ;-; I’m stoked for this btw. Idk what to expect. -
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The bad bandmen of VK bands
Nighttime Jae reacted to ghostpepper for a post in a topic
You have to use your brain when dealing with customers but there is nothing intellectual about the host or kyaba industry here tbh. The talking aspect is different to strip etc. In the west but honestly in ways that makes more sense in ways compared to the masochist nature of money spending for a fake relationship with lots of bs talk in between or just wanting to show off. Clubs here are not really themed but the feel of minami (osaka) compared to kabuki (tokyo) is different and same for countryside too. -
1 pointgod i wish i could feel like any degree of optimism or positivity that wasn't at least half-faked again cuz it feels like it's been ages. can someone just drop the nukes already?
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1 pointAfter two years of playing FF14, I finally got to Heavensward lol
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The bad bandmen of VK bands
Miku70 reacted to ghostpepper for a post in a topic
Not innocence, most of those guys are A-holes but hey, that is what the girls pay for haha. -
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The bad bandmen of VK bands
ghostpepper reacted to platy for a post in a topic
Cute face, no substance. Going for a more youthful/innocent kinda thing? -
1 pointOne of the few releases I was looking forward to as well.
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The bad bandmen of VK bands
Miku70 reacted to ghostpepper for a post in a topic
of newer groups? I am not really into any new groups and honestly was surprised by one of the newer groups I saw my coworkers acquaintance had made demos for. Basically an easy way to know a band is really doing it 100% themselves is like how I said before, do they have a gradual buildup in their work? Demonstration singles etc. and do the members who are "writing" have previous band history with similar sound? Now talking about current VK is like talking about WWE wrestling, the stuff behind the scenes is more interesting than what is going on at face haha. these times are just a phase hopefully and will die out or VK will become some shitty menhera appeal idol johnnys fake rock thing mainly forever. Hosts being in the scene has been going on since Yoshiki haha. But even Host culture has changed alot within the past decade. I had fun doing host work in the past but the whole "neo-host" wave is really bad @_@ ;; changed quite a bit in the environment. -
1 pointOh, that's a shame to hear… they were really good and had potential. Maybe for the better if they had stayed in their hiatus then.
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random thoughts thread
shane reacted to Total Saikou for a post in a topic
I know most celebrities have their heads up their ass but Grimes really gave her kid a name that sounds like a rejected UNDER CODE band -
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Who knew that Gulu Gulu would provide us what some of us wish DEZERT would provide to
ricchubunny reacted to Himeaimichu for a status update
Who knew that Gulu Gulu would provide us what some of us wish DEZERT would provide to us? Holy fuck the new mini is awesome. It's not Kuroyuri, it's not Memento Mori, it's its own thing, but in a good way. Hearing Ai's voice again just makes me feel so happy. If my highschool days were filled with me jamming Kuroyuri and DEZERT, my young adult days will be spent jamming to Gulu Gulu and JIGSAW -
1 pointare you shitting my britches rn another vk trend that needs to die
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1 pointthey did just come back from a hiatus and recruited a new drummer, plus a new vocalist who is fucking terrible the vocal needs to gtfo asap, or just kaisan altogether
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1 pointgrimes found dead by a methadon clinic, god bless covid x
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1 pointim very surprised and also disappointed that no one in the band picked hageshisa considering its one of the most played songs in live concerts.
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DIR EN GREY announce TOUR20 疎外 (Sogai) and Two-Days "The Insulated World -The Screams of Alienation-"
atsudahiru reacted to Seelentau for a post in a topic
NEW SINGLE 落ちた事のある空 (Ochitakoto no aru Sora) The Fallen Sky -
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Gt. タイゾ (Taizo) (ex-ZORO -> Kra) has joined ベル (Belle) and new maxi-single "乙女劣等行進曲" (Otome Rettou Koushinkyoku) release
atsudahiru reacted to Shaolan974 for a post in a topic
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The bad bandmen of VK bands
porawantstodie reacted to Naaaaani for a post in a topic
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What are you listening to 2?
ghost reacted to Total Saikou for a post in a topic
Me spending all my corona bucks on VK stuff like: -
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What are you listening to 2?
ghost reacted to KrumpingChihuahua for a post in a topic
Doesn't get old for me that song -
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D 2 new singles "ACACIA~Pray For Australia~" and "Hard Koala" release
SHOKI reacted to Shaolan974 for a post in a topic
D 2 new singles "ACACIA~Pray For Australia~" and "Hard Koala" will be released at 2020/04/29 (1100yen each) ["ACACIA~Pray For Australia~" tracklist] 01. ACACIA~Pray For Australia~ 02. ACACIA~Pray For Australia~ (Instrumental) ["Hard Koala" tracklist] 01. Hard Koala 02. Hard Koala (Instrumental) -
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D 2 new singles "ACACIA~Pray For Australia~" and "Hard Koala" release
SHOKI reacted to Shaolan974 for a post in a topic
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1 pointTop 10 april 1st topic titles that are NOT posted in april 1st
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摩天楼オペラ (Matenrou Opera) new mini-album "Chronos" release
SHOKI reacted to atsudahiru for a post in a topic
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Should digital releases be uploaded?
NICKT reacted to Nighttime Jae for a post in a topic
Tell that to Yuu (ex-Zodia and a bunch of other bands) and his master's degree in mechanical engineering. The whole "high school dropouts that live off their mitsus" stereotype is so outdated. Most indies in this day and age have an education and have day jobs to support themselves, otherwise with what they're making they'd be begging on the streets. You guys really can't help yourselves from being judgemental and sassy for no reason huh? Of course everyone is free to do whatever, uploading and downloading definitely won't stop, but I just wanted to reflect on how this affects the scene, especially for the western fanbase. This may be beating a dead horse for your, but I haven't seen a topic for discussing this, so might as well hearing everyone's opinion in just one place. -
1 pointApparently the charity projects will continue. Kudos to Asagi.
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1 pointLimited 2 DICS Regular CD 01.Chronos 02.Kiss 03.Silence 04.Reminiscence 05.Anemone [CD-2](Limited only) 01.紅 (Kurenai) 02.PHOENIX 03.The WORLD 04.Mammon Will Not Die 05.Psychic Paradise 06.SHINE ON Live Recorded at CHELSEA HOTEL, on February 14, 15th, in 2020.
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1 pointThats why things like ACACIA and Hard Koala are important. People seems to forget about stuff really fast these days. Everyday there is something new to worry about that the media will be bashing in our heads at left and right, but the animals are still there suffering from the fires aftermath and is important to still think about they too.
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1 pointThe didgeridoo SLAPS!
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1 pointThey are making the M10M album Mana has been promising us for a decade.
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How to make Visual Kei popular again?
Katt reacted to Peace Heavy mk II for a post in a topic
are you ricky gervais