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Interview with Kouki: Bridging cultures through music and passion

20 September 2023

Meet Hanamizakura Kouki, a star in the visual kei scene dedicated to promoting Japan's distinctive culture to global audiences. With a Tsugaru-jamisen guitar in hand and a resplendent folding fan, he embarks on...

Versailles’ drummer YUKI retires later this year

Astrid and Kay

19 September 2023

Lineup change

On September 10, 2023, Versailles released an official statement on YUKI's departure from the band. Versailles initially gave notice of the drummer's departure earlier in the year. However, YUKI recently decide...

HYDE’s exhilarating “6or9” music video is a psychedelic trip

Sizergyia

19 September 2023

Music Video, Releases

HYDE unironically released his latest digital single "6or9" on September 6, along with an exciting psychedelic music video that perfectly complements the party anthem. The compilation of clips shows HYDE rid...

DIAURA’s turbulent “COLD SLEEP” music video mixes beauty with tragedy

Sizergyia

14 September 2023

Music Video, Releases

DIAURA will release its 22nd single COLD SLEEP on October 4, and to get the hype train rolling, the band's turbulent music video for the title track is here! The unrelenting composition, combined with yo-ka'...

New enigmatic band Ave Mujica uncovers “Alea jacta est”, 1st mini-album

NBT

14 September 2023

New Band, Releases

Ave Mujica, the enigmatic new band that emerged as part of the "BanG Dream!" project, released the mini-album Alea jacta est on September 13. The band consists of five mysterious masked female members that w...

YOSHIKI becomes first Japanese artist enshrined at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood

Erica

12 September 2023

News

On September 14, the world-renowned rock icon YOSHIKI cements his legacy alongside Hollywood legends as his handprints and footprints are permanently enshrined at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. YOSHIKI i...

Report: Kouki ignites emotions and connections at Otakon

Erica

10 September 2023

Review, Tour

Kouki, the charismatic vocalist of the visual kei rock band D=OUT eagerly accepted the invitation to perform at Otakon, a revered gathering for anime enthusiasts and one of the largest Japanese culture conventi...

JAKIGAN MEISTER’s disco-funk “Que sais-je?” music video exudes coolness

Sizergyia

10 September 2023

Music Video, Releases

JAKIGAN MEISTER, the solo project of NIGHTMARE's guitarist Sakito, released a single titled "Que sais-je?" on August 30. Accompanying the release was the music video for "Que sais-je?" with Sakito posing and si...

Step into Luv PARADE’s “NEW WORLD”, original debut track

Erica

6 September 2023

Online Concert, Releases, Tour

Luv PARADE, a visual kei session band featuring former members of ex-D'espairsRay, will release their first original song titled NEW WORLD on September 9. The release coincides with their highly-anticip...

DEATHGAZE revives for 20th anniversary concerts

NBT

6 September 2023

Disband/Hiatus/Revive, New Look, Tour

As the members of DEATHGAZE gradually reunited one by one—and even filmed a studio performance—the spark that was ignited has now prompted the band to come back to life for its 20th-anniversary celebration! ...

UNiTE. goes retro in music video “cogito tensai no”

Jack

4 September 2023

Music Video

On August 23, UNiTE dropped the retro music video cogito tensai no, which was featured on its recent double A-side single titled "hoshitsui / cogito tensai no". Cogito tensai no is the second visual installment...

Review: Try a taste of Japan’s Moon Festival with TokyoTreat snackbox

Bri

30 August 2023

Review

Is there a better way to appreciate nature than finding the perfect snacks to pair with the seasons? Japanese cuisine is known for having specialty flavors and ingredients that are unique to specific regions or...

EGOIST ceases activities after upcoming concerts

NBT

29 August 2023

Disband/Hiatus/Revive

EGOIST declares that it will cease activities after the two upcoming concerts: EGOIST LIVE 2023 Fleeting Ruby "The Crescendo"0923 OSAKA EGOIST LIVE 2023 Resonant Indigo "Echoes of Everlasting"1009 YOKOH...

ONE OK ROCK collaborates with Monster Hunter Now for single “Make It Out Alive”

Bri

27 August 2023

Game, Releases

Rock band ONE OK ROCK released its single "Make It Out Alive" on August 24 in collaboration with Monster Hunter Now, a mobile game that is scheduled to launch on September 14. The band is known for their powerf...