D=OUT Archives

D=OUT’s vocalist Kouki to perform at Visual-kei Night in London

29 August 2024

Visual-kei Night has announced the 11th edition of their London event, set for September 14, featuring a special performance by D=OUT's vocalist, Kouki. The event will be themed "-Matsuri☆Night-", inspired by t...

D=OUT opens a powerful new chapter with “Tenya wanya” music video

Erica

13 August 2024

Music Video, Releases

On August 13, D=OUT premiered the music video for Tenya wanya (点屋椀屋) from their latest album, Gokudou (極∀道). This marks their 16th full-length album, released in two editions—a fan-club exclusive version, and a...

D=OUT’s “Kessaku” music video paints a masterpiece

Erica

1 May 2024

Music Video, Releases

On May 1, the dynamic Japanese rock band D=OUT released the music video for their digital single Kessaku (傑作). The title means "masterpiece" in English. The video's YouTube caption boldly states, "If life is a ...

D=OUT’s 16th album “Gokudou” brings multiple surprise announcements

Erica

6 March 2024

New Look, Releases, Tour and event

D=OUT is set to make 2024 an unforgettable year, with exciting announcements made during their 17th-anniversary tour finale at Shibuya Veats on March 4. Among the revelations is the release of D=OUT's 16th stud...

D=OUT’s “Kaguya no Susume” single sparks resilience through folklore

Erica

8 January 2024

New Look, Releases

D=OUT dropped the single Kaguya no Susume (かぐやのすゝめ) on New Year's Day, available for streaming on various platforms and for purchase on iTunes. Japanese lyrics can be found on vocalist Kouki's blog, inspired by...

Kouki and HIZAKI bring session band to Japan Weekend Valencia

Erica

28 October 2023

Tour and event

Kouki and HIZAKI are set to perform at Japan Weekend Valencia on November 18 and 19, 2023. If you recall, Kouki dropped some hints about this event during our interview in July, and now it's time to reveal all ...

Interview with Kouki: Bridging cultures through music and passion

Erica, Omatsu, afaenia and Nori

20 September 2023

Interview, Tour and event

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...

Report: Kouki ignites emotions and connections at Otakon

Erica

10 September 2023

Report and review, Tour and event

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...

Feel the summer intensity with D=OUT’s digital single “YASHA”

Erica

6 August 2023

New Look, Releases

D=OUT beckons you to dive into their distinctively Japanese soundscape with their latest digital single YASHA, released on August 1. The song is available to stream and purchase worldwide on platforms like Spot...

Review: D=OUT’s twin singles “Dorobou Neko” and “Ten” couldn’t be more different

Erica

23 April 2023

Releases, Report and review

On February 14, the visual kei band with traditional Japanese flair D=OUT released their 33rd and 34th singles simultaneously, Ten (天) and Dorobou Neko (泥棒猫). The music videos for the title tracks were also rev...

D updates signature prolific style with single “REVENANT”

Erica

7 April 2023

Music Video, Releases, Tour and event

Ringing in the band's 20th anniversary, D releases its long-awaited single REVENANT on April 18. Fans will be thrilled by the grandeur, vampiric storyline, and dramatic song development unique to D, which they ...

Kouki joins Otakon 2023 as musical guest, fashion model

Erica

17 March 2023

Tour and event

Kouki, vocalist of the visual kei rock band, D=OUT returns to the US east coast as a guest at Otakon 2023 in Washington DC. Kouki appears not only as a musical guest but also as a model in the fashion show for ...

D=OUT drops two dynamic singles “Ten” and “Dorobou Neko”

Erica

11 February 2023

New Look, Releases

Japanese-style rock band D=OUT is back with two new singles, Ten (天) and Dorobou Neko (泥棒猫). Both are released simultaneously on February 14, 2023. Music videos for both were unveiled on February 11, featuring ...

Interview: Kouki and HIZAKI’s philosophies of visual kei

Erica and Omatsu

8 December 2022

Interview, Tour and event

Musicians Kouki (D=OUT) and HIZAKI (Versailles, Jupiter) rocked Nekocon 24, held from November 5-7 in Hampton, VA. After a hectic weekend of autograph sessions, a Q&A panel, and no less than three live conc...