D=OUT Archives

D=OUT soars into next era with digital single “SYOUDOU”

Apr 29, 2025

On April 28, D=OUT released their latest digital single SYOUDOU (翔動), marking their first new music since their 2024 album Gokudou. Available digitally worldwide, SYOUDOU is a bright, uplifting anthem that hera...

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

Sizergyia

Aug 29, 2024

Tour and event

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

Aug 13, 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

May 1, 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

Mar 6, 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

Jan 8, 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

Oct 28, 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

Sep 20, 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

Sep 10, 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

Aug 6, 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

Apr 23, 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

Apr 7, 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

Mar 17, 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

Feb 11, 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 ...

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