#Band Yarouze

[fictional-birthdays]

Happy Birthday! (April 16th)

Marty (Animal Crossing)

Vesta (Animal Crossing)

Asahi Ohtori (Band Yarouze!)

Force (Pop’n Music)

Clive Miller (Prince of Tennis)

Izumi Sakurai (Nichijou)

Jinta "Jintan" Yadomi (Anohana)

Joe Sakurai (Prince of Stride: Alternative)

Shibarin (Show By Rock!!)

Shino Madarame (Bleach)

Rokuro Wakamura (World Trigger)

Stronger (One Piece)

[ryuuseirune]

listening to lullaby got me nostalgic for saeki-kun... i miss him so bad.

[melon-nyan]

Song: Ding-Dong Rock Night

Rhythm Game: Band Yarouze

Character names and Seiyuu names in video

Subtitles are in English and German

Sub by me last year

I couldn't find a English sub of this song so I did it myself

BTW., Banyaro was taken down by the publisher a few years ago

[yfu]

On really unexpected news, from Argonavis is having a crossover concert with OSIRIS from Band Yarouze!, notorious deadgame, and I really have no idea if I'm in 2023 or not. Unfortunately no overseas streaming or I would have hopped on that.

[ruruuds]

hello, I don't think anyone has made one before, so I made a list of references used for banyaro songs from past interviews. these are all I can find, if you're interested in the inspirations behind their songs, please check this out!

[namikala]

BAND YAROUZE!! Dream Match Duel GIG 2023 RAVEN/ADVENT DAY2 (24 March 2023)

Almost forgot to buy a viewing ticket! Just finished watching it and it was SOOO GOOD!!

Anyway, Banyaro used Stagecrowd for its international livestream. Everything went smoothly. Payment was easy and the stream quality was great!

The entire concert was just shy of 3 hours long. Day 2 focuses on Osiris and I think they sang all of Osiris' songs, including Kyo's character song!

Masanori Kobayashi was mostly in character as Kyo for most of the concert while Yoji Ikuta had trouble staying in Yamato's character! He even mentioned during one of the intermission talks that he had to keep reminding himself that he was Yamato! XD He also kept saying he was 'eternally 17'. (Was that Yamato's age in the game? Can't remember.) And Kobayashi-san was all 'Stop, it's been 3 years. We're now 20.' XDD

'Kyo' had great fun during 'Bloody Masquerade', where he walked among the audience while singing. He was very 'I'm a rock god' as fans reached out to touch him when he walked past them. He held hands with at least two fans for quite a few seconds, which totally made their year! XDD 'Yamato' called him out for that later, and 'Kyo' seemed rather embarrassed. I think he said it was his first time doing something like that.

Osiris' version of 'Guruguru Magic' was sooo cute~!! Complete with 'Kyo' being cute~ :3c Blast's version of 'Whiz' was great too, though 'Yamato' had to tune his voice at the beginning to get the right pitch! XDD

And I think Osiris sang one of Blast's songs. Not sure which one but it sounded familiar. (I've never really paid much attention to Blast's songs...)

At the end, there was a special guest - Raphael! (Well, it was guitarist who I think played Raphael's solo in the game?)

And the last vocal song was 'Heavenly Breeze'~ ♡

Buying Day 2 was a great choice as Osiris was definitely the main focus with Blast kind of playing support. I guess it was the other way round for Day 1?

[fuckthispost-andhappybirthday]

August 09: Happy Birthday Mint (Banyaro!)!!!!

[drawingbun]

The last of my character meme, featuring Kyo Takara

[01ballade]

Shelly from Band Yarouze! (Shutdown 2019)

SR "Aozora Simpathy" Untrained -> trained

[usabun-tl]

Let’s Do This Band Thing・バンドやろうぜ — Wasureranneyo

English+Romaji Translation

音楽だけじゃ食べていけないから

ongaku dake ja tabeteikenai kara

Music alone isn’t enough to make a living

今夜もバイトのまかない食べている

konya mo baito no makanai tabeteiru

So I’m eating free meals from my part time job again tonight

なんというなんという素晴らしい日々だ

nanto iu nanto iu subarashii hibi da

What can you call this fantastic everyday life, what can you call it

将来雑誌で話ができるよな

shourai zasshi de hanashi ga dekiru yo na

Something I can talk about in a magazine in the future, right

咲いた　さあ

saita saa

They’ve bloomed, come on

花びらが咲いた

hanabira ga saita

Petals have bloomed

いつかカタついたら

itsuka kata tsuitara

Someday, if I ever figure this all out

みんなでビールでも飲もう

minna de biiru de mo nomou

I’ll drink beer with everyone

あいつのバンドがMステに出てるから

aitsu no bando ga M sute ni deteru kara

That guy’s band got on M Station*

今夜もテレビをつけられないでいる

konya mo terebi wo tsukerarenai de iru

So I can’t turn on the TV again tonight

なんというなんという素晴らしい日々だ

nanto iu nanto iu subarashii hibi da

What can you call this fantastic everyday life, what can you call it

なんにもないときよりかはマシかもな

nannimonai toki yori ka wa mashi kamo na

Well, I guess it’s better than a life where nothing happens, right

咲いた　さあ

saita saa

They’ve bloomed, come on

花びらが咲いた

hanabira ga saita

Petals have bloomed

いつかカタついたら

itsuka kata tsuitara

Someday, if I ever figure this all out

みんなでビールでも飲もう

minna de biiru de mo nomou

I’ll drink beer with everyone

泣いた　さあ

naita saa

I cried, come on

あの夜を越えていくんだろ

ano yoru wo koeteikun darou

And I’m sure I’ll get past that night, right

いつか花咲いたら

itsuka hana saitara

Someday, if flowers ever bloom

みんなでビールでも飲もう

minna de biiru de mo nomou

I’ll drink beer with everyone

さあバンドやろうぜ

saa bando yarouze

Come on, let’s do this band thing

さあバンドやろうぜ

saa bando yarouze

Come on, let’s do this band thing

さあバンドやろうぜ

saa bando yarouze

Come on, let’s do this band thing

*japanese tv music program

[fictional-birthdays]

Happy Birthday! (April 2nd)

Cashmere (Animal Crossing)

Tammi (Animal Crossing)

Blitz (Arknights)

Iris (Arknights)

Sora Akanegasaki (Ever17)

Hinata Okano (Assassination Classroom)

Chloe (Lapis Re:LiGHTs)

Hidan (Naruto)

Soichiro Suzuki (Cheer Boys!!)

Head Ninja of Kumogakure (Naruto)

Gerrith Barrington (Final Fantasy Tactics)

Jin Akutsu (Prince of Tennis)

Fiddich (Four Knights of the Apocalypse)

Ran Kobayashi (Corpse Party)

Tokie Jinan (Tsukihime)

Yuuka Kirihara (Love Live! School Idol Festival)

Celica "Rieze" Aizawa (Log Horizon)

Yuria Harudera (The Fruit of Grisaia)

Towa (Log Horizon)

Misato Todo (Band Yarouze!)

Mizuho Asano (Bleach)

Sumire (Higanbana no Saku Yoru ni)

Shino Tokioka (I-Chu)

Takumu Mayuzumi (Accel World)

Tegamiko (Pop’n Music)

Kojirou (Pop'n Music)

Shinobian Aka (Pop’n Music)

[sbnkalny]

Coincidentally, Kurosawa tomoyo, who sings a song by Tibetan night Terrors' marco Giovanni: the italian stallion, the master of decay i'm harbinger I'm harbinger the master of decay the master of pizza that eats ya, the spagetti you'll never know the pain of farting so hard your bootyhole that sparkle it's always just a bunch of percent signs fall from grace?

[nat-bunny]

L'arc~en~ciel, Band Yarouze January 2001

[popmusicu]

I'm Malice Mizer tunnel-visioned HELP

To conclude my posts, I would like to revisit the topic I started with in my first post about visual kei, this time focusing on one of the most influential bands in the genre, Malice Mizer. This band has achieved several milestones in the movement, with their influence extending beyond music to setting trends in aesthetics and stage presence. Therefore, to wrap up this course, I want to delve deeper into their work, specifically highlighting the importance of the album merveilles for visual kei and Japanese music in general.

Malice Mizer's members with their attire for the Le Ciel video (so iconic omg)

Malice Mizer, a seminal band in the visual kei scene, left an indelible mark with their 1998 album merveilles. Among the standout tracks on this album are Illuminati, Bel Air ~Kūhaku no Toki no Naka de~, Gekka no Yasoukyoku and Le Ciel, each encapsulating the band's distinctive blend of gothic, baroque, and rock elements. The impact of both the album and these songs on the visual kei movement is profound and multifaceted.

Cover for Malice Mizer's third album merveilles (1998).

merveilles arrived at a time when visual kei was gaining significant traction in Japan. The genre, known for its elaborate aesthetics, theatrical performances, and genre-blending music, found a perfect embodiment in Malice Mizer. The band's meticulous attention to visual and musical detail set them apart, and merveilles is a testament to this dedication. The album features a rich tapestry of sounds, including art rock, synthpop, and classical influences, which are particularly evident in tracks like Bel Air ~Kūhaku no Toki no Naka de~ and Illuminati.In 2004, it was named one of the top albums from 1989–1998 by the music magazine Band Yarouze and in 2021, Jamie Cansdale of Kerrang! included merveilles on a list of 13 essential Japanese rock and metal albums, noting that Malice Mizer embraced "antiquated piano and violin fanfare, resulting in symphonic ballads and avant-garde pomp heavier than anything on the airwaves at the time."

Illuminati in particular, stands out for its dark and enigmatic themes. The song's intricate composition, combining gothic rock with classical and electronic elements, exemplifies the band's innovative approach. The accompanying music video further enhances the song's mystique, featuring elaborate costumes, gothic imagery, and a narrative that invites various interpretations. This fusion of audio and visual artistry became a blueprint for many visual kei artists who followed. Music magazine Quelle called merveilles a "gothic masterpiece," a perfect storm of theatricality and musical innovation. Illuminati was particularly noted for its "dark, romantic atmosphere" by JaMe World, contrasting starkly with the playful pop-rock dominating the mainstream at the time.

Furthermore, the visual style of the Illuminati music video had a significant influence on the visual kei scene. In the early 2000s, visual kei bands began adopting stylistic elements from the fetish branch of gothic fashion, such as corsets, vinyl fabric, and spiked collars. This more sexualized appearance can be traced back to the Illuminati video, which featured the band members in BDSM-inspired attire and behavior.

One of the BDSM-inspired attire for the Illuminati video and live presentation (these outfits live rent free in my mind)

Phantasmagoria: an example of the 'fetish' attire influence from Malice Mizer.

The influence of merveilles extends beyond its immediate impact. This album marked the pinnacle of Malice Mizer's success, being their best-selling album, charting high on the Oricon charts, and earning them several national TV appearances.  Also, the Japanese pop culture website Real Sound credited Malice Mizer as the first visual kei band to incorporate European aesthetics into heavy metal with the twin guitars in Bel Air ~Kūhaku no Toki no Naka de~.

Gackt in the Bel Air video for the single launched in 1997 and included in the merveilles album.

The album also includes Gekka no Yasoukyoku a hauntingly beautiful track that showcases the band's ability to blend classical music with modern rock. The music video for this song features a gothic fairytale aesthetic, reinforcing the band's commitment to creating a complete visual and auditory experience.

Mana Sama and Közi in Malice Mizer: Gekka no Yasoukyoku (1998)

Le Ciel is another significant track from merveilles, known for its emotional depth and poignant lyrics. The live performance of Le Ciel at the 1998 concert "merveilles l'espace" is particularly memorable. In this concert at the Nippon Budokan, the band utilized a large building as a stage prop, incorporating elaborate theatrics that captivated the audience. Each band member performed skits, with Gackt's performance of Le Ciel being a standout moment. During this skit, Gackt fell to the stage to sing the song and returned to "Heaven" by the song's and concert's end, creating a powerful visual and emotional impact. This concert was a significant success and was released on home video as merveilles (Shūen to Kisū) l'espace. Additionally, the band held their last live performance with Gackt at the Yokohama Arena in July 1998, prior to the announcement of his departure in January 1999.

Gackt s ascent to ''Heaven'' on the cover for the Malice Mizer: merveilles ~Tendency and End~l'espace DVD.

Malice Mizer's success helped to elevate the visual kei genre, pushing it into the mainstream and inspiring a new generation of bands. Groups such as Versailles, Moi dix Mois (founded by Malice Mizer's guitarist Mana sama), and many others have cited Malice Mizer as a pivotal influence. The theatricality and musical experimentation that Malice Mizer championed continue to be hallmarks of the genre.

The vkei and power metal band Versailles (very iconic, highly recommended too)

On a personal note, Malice Mizer holds a special place in my heart (as if you didn't notice haha). Despite the changes the band went through in its relatively short existence, each 'era' highlighted by the presence of different vocalists has something unique and special to offer. None is better than the other in my view; they all contribute to the cohesive whole that is Malice Mizer. Their ability to evolve while maintaining a distinct identity is what truly sets them apart and solidifies their legacy in the world of visual kei and beyond. This is especially evident in the legacy left by merveilles. The album's blend of gothic, baroque, art rock, and synthpop aesthetics with rock music not only defined their unique sound and image but also set a new standard for the genre. As visual kei continues to evolve, the echoes not only of merveilles, but their whole music can still be heard, proving the enduring influence of Malice Mizer's visionary artistry.

Malice Mizer through time, from above to below: ''Tetsu era'', ''Gackt era'' and ''Klaha era''.

No special recommendation for this post, just click on the linked words and enjoy!!

-Francisca Rivera.

[kobedivision]

Lovesick — Inspirations (Redux)

— Ren

Akira Kurusu/Ren Amamiya/Joker — Persona 5

Ren — 14 Days With You

Solivan “Sol” Brugmansia — The Kid In The Back

Kyo Takara — Band Yarouze

Tomoru Kurokawa — ARGONAVIS

Rei Sakuma — Ensemble Stars

— Max

“Ticci-Toby” — Creepypasta

Alan Orion — My Dear Hatchet Man

Pluto — Black Butler

Warwick — League of Legends

Razor — Genshin Impact

Yuma Mukami — Diabolik Lovers

— Kaiji

Kanato Sakamaki — Diabolik Lovers

Ame/KAngel — Needy Streamer Overload

Epel Felmier — Twisted Wonderland

Alois Trancy — Black Butler

Shion Sonozaki — Higurashi When They Cry

Ashley “LeyLey” Graves — The Coffin of Andy and LeyLey

— Akumu

Isha — Arcane

Killua Zoldyck — Hunter x Hunter

Homicidal Liu — Creepypasta

Joker Jr. (Tim Drake) — Batman Animated Universe

Damian Wayne / Robin — DC

Carl Grimes — The Walking Dead

[namikala]

AHHHH!!! There is going to be an INTERNATIONAL livestream for the Banyaro Osiris & Blast concert!!! Ahhh!!!!

Ahhh, I'm so tempted!! >_< I'll probably buy a ticket for the second day as that's Osiris' main day!

Link for livestream

Link to News post