#reita x uruha

[diamondmeadow]

one true pairing

I'm going through some of my old files in my fanfic writing folder to see if any of the past wips can be salvaged for some kind of relatable lines and I found a 3 page long essay that explains what my OTP was and why they were my OTP and how come they were so good together. Christ. I don't remember writing that at all. But also my OTP was two people who knew each other for majority of their lives and always had the bff vibes and I keep thinking no wonder I love wolfstar and perhaps I should start reading and writing prongsfoot too. Maybe prongsfoot makes even more sense ahaha. Does anyone have recs for prongsfoot? Either way, it makes me feel nostalgic about my past OTP. I wonder how the fandom is now. Since it's a band fandom, so real people and all, and they are currently in their 40s and god, I kind of wish I would still be there, so I could write about these 40 year olds being gay for each other. The dynamics would be so delicious.

[gazetto-no-ki]

2024.04.16 【The important notice】

2024.04.17 【To All the Fans from the Members】

〈 RUKI 〉

In the end, he said 'I wish for the GazettE to be eternal'. What does eternity mean to him?

I believe Reita wished that the best scenes he saw from the stage in 2023 would continue forever.

The scenes shared with the fans, the faces of his fans filled with joy, the moments when everyone could raise their voices together—

Those are irreplaceable treasures.

I believe he wished those moments would last forever.

I remember him saying how he wanted to do a live show again soon.

Even as an adult, he was a kind and passionate man who could honestly say, "No matter how hard things get, the times when I can laugh with my band members are the best."

I loved that honesty.

This year too, just like every year, we jokingly told each other to take care of our health on our birthdays.

The band will never be just four members. No matter what anyone says.

There’s no bassist for us but you.

I believe your spirit is always at my right side.

Everyone should feel it, even if they can’t see it.

The proof of Reita's life, built up through the GazettE, will never fade and will continue to live on.

I believe that, and I will keep singing by your side, so that your soul can always be right next to me.

The GazettE will never become a band that Reita would dislike.

I wouldn't want to upset you.

People live finite lives, but I believe the soul is eternal.

Reita’s spirit remains with the band, with me, and with the fans.

I want to keep doing live shows that will make the souls of those who love us want to keep coming back to our stage, even in eternity.

It’s because each and every one of you fans that we can create the scenes he wished would last forever.

That’s why I want you to stay by our side and be there, just as you always have.

He would want you to remember him with a smile, thinking, "He was an amazing guy!" rather than feeling sad when you think of him.

We’re more determined than ever to protect this band.

We will fulfill the eternity that Reita wished for.

So, Reita, feel free to come to every live show from heaven.

Your spot will always be here.

We’re going to be really busy from now on.

I’ll let you know when the schedule is set.

〈 Uruha 〉

To all the fans who have supported REITA until now,

I believe he was an incredibly important support not just for everyone, but also for me. I still can't accept or fully realize the fact that he’s no longer here and that we can’t stand on stage together anymore. As time goes on, there may be many things I’ll come to understand little by little. But I strongly feel that I need the strength to move forward now, because if I remain consumed by sorrow, I won’t be able to fulfill the eternity that he wished for.

I believe that the path we’ve walked together with everyone was something irreplaceable for him, and it will continue to live on in all of our hearts, including mine. He gave us so much and walked with us for so long, and that will never change—he will always be my best friend, now and forever. Please keep all the words, memories, and love that he left behind for everyone close to your heart.

REITA will continue to exist and live on in everyone’s hearts.

I want to express my deepest gratitude to everyone who has supported and cheered for REITA of the GazettE until now.

〈 Aoi 〉

For a long time now, the members and a small group of staff have been working together on all sorts of things, always going back and forth with “this and that.” But writing this message is the one thing I never wanted to do.

There were times when I almost gave up on my dreams. Every time, we would talk things through over and over, sometimes giving each other a push, pulling each other back from giving in. That’s the kind of band we are, and that’s how we’ve been able to keep moving forward without ever stopping.

REITA, you’re not the kind of person who just wishes for eternity—you’re someone who was making it happen. I can’t come up with some clever line like, “I’ll carry your burden too.” I just wanted to make more music with you, to see more of the world together.

Every scene we see is amazing because it’s the five of us together, surrounded by our fans. I don’t know why, but the fact that I can’t even tell you everything I want to say is just too painful.

For now, when I eventually join you, I’m planning to start with a massive lecture. I know it’ll be lonely without us all of a sudden, but until then, take your time and rest.

I’ve still got some things to take care of over here.

Thank you for walking this long journey with us. Please rest in peace.

〈 Kai 〉

For me, REITA was an immeasurably important presence. His words and sounds saved me countless times. He was the mood-maker of the band, and all the memories I have of him are filled with joy. And more than anything, the only image that comes to mind is of him shining on stage.

He was the perfect partner as part of the rhythm section and a truly irreplaceable presence. That will never change, not now and not in the future.

I want to continue carrying his spirit with me, with even greater determination, as we carry on with the GazettE.

Lastly, to all the fans and everyone involved who have supported us for 22 years, thank you.

And moving forward, our feelings remain unchanged—we want to keep running as a band of five, so we ask for your continued support.

REITA, thank you for all your hard work. We’ll continue to protect the GazettE with the same unwavering resolve, along with all our comrades... I promise.

There are so many of us who don’t want to waste the 22 years you gave us. We’re all waiting for you. You’d better show up at the shows!

Let’s have some good drinks again.

2024.04.25 【Regarding the HERESY LIMITED 'SIX GUN’S' Concert】

Thank you very much for your continued support of the GazettE. We respectfully inform you that the funeral for REITA, who passed away on April 15, 2024, has been held.

After much discussion among the members and staff of the GazettE on how best to honor REITA with our fans, we have decided to hold this performance as a memorial concert, given REITA’s deep love for music and live performances.

Details are still under discussion, and we will provide further information at a later date. We appreciate your understanding.

Please note that there will be no merchandise sales at this performance.

Messages from the members to the fans regarding this performance have been posted on the official site’s news page. Please check the official site for further details.

2024.04.25 on Twitter:

Ruki:

To everyone,

We share a sadness so overwhelming that we could never bear it alone, but with the resolve to forever uphold the words he wished for in the end, every member is now pouring everything into the GazettE.

Ruki:

This photo is one we took a long time ago, with the five of us joining hands together as one.

I remember that Reita really liked this photo.

Someone had posted this picture, so I'm borrowing it from them.

When I saw it, I hurried to find the original data. It's such an old photo that it feels like a miracle that it was still around.

Ruki:

Dear fans,

Thank you so much for all your words. No amount of gratitude will ever be enough.

No one has a guarantee for tomorrow. It shows just how precious today is.

So, to my beloved fans, I simply ask you to cherish each passing second and keep living with us.

Ruki:

Lastly, I hope you’ll take a moment to read the members' comments about the upcoming live show.

I believe this is the time when we need to come together the most.

I’m really sorry for making you worry. I’ll start writing here little by little from now on.

Uruha:

The memorial live that was announced today. This reflects how we’re feeling right now—we want to face everyone honestly, without turning away. That’s all we wish for.

However, I want everyone to also take care of their own feelings. It’s fine if you need to take your time to get in the right mindset before moving forward.

Uruha:

REITA has saved me countless times. That’s why I want to cherish my own feelings and face him directly. When we started the band together, we made a promise: 'Let’s keep playing in the band together even when we’re old men.' Because of that promise,

Uruha:

I can’t let time stop in my heart as we grow older together. That thought is speaking to me now.

My feelings for REITA, and above all, the support I’m receiving from all the fans through their words, fill me with gratitude.

Uruha:

To convey these feelings, I couldn’t think of anything other than doing a live performance.

This got a bit long, but as we move forward, I want to keep writing here and facing everyone, so thank you for your support.

Aoi:

Hello, sorry for leaving you like that. The fact that we managed to book a venue in Tokyo about a month from now is truly miraculous.

For us, it wasn’t just a matter of finding an available place. It was essential that we send REITA off while feeling his presence to the fullest. So when I heard that Toyosu PIT was available on May 27, I was honestly thrilled.

Aoi:

"We can send him off in our own way. REITA will definitely be happy," I thought.

In reality, even though we’ve secured the venue and made the announcement, we still need to carefully consider what we can and cannot do on the day. My current feeling is that we must definitely say "thank you" to REITA and send him off.

I just wanted to share this with everyone.

Kai:

I’ve seen so many words of support from the fans, and it means a lot to me, I’m sorry I haven’t been able to update more often.

And truly, thank you!

With all of you here, I really feel that the GazettE exists because of you all.

Kai:

SIX GUN'S

When we decided on this title, I thought it was the only possible choice.

Our thoughts behind choosing May 27 for the live show are detailed in the comments on the official site, so I’d like everyone to take a look.

Kai:

Ideally, we would have liked to prepare a venue where everyone could attend, but even so, it feels like a true miracle that Toyosu PIT was available.

We’re still in the process of discussing what else we can do regarding this, so once the details are decided, we’ll let you know!

Messages:

〈 RUKI 〉

After gathering all the members together, discussing our true feelings, and sharing what's in our hearts, we have decided to hold a memorial concert on May 27th.

Each of us, including myself, is feeling a mix of various emotions, and there's only one reason why we've chosen to perform a live show at this time.

When we thought about what made REITA the happiest, what brought him the most joy, it was always hearing the fans’ voices and seeing everyone enjoying themselves at live shows. We all agreed on this.

REITA's wish was for "the GazettE to be eternal," and hearing words of encouragement from his family, telling us to "keep going," helped us make this careful decision.

Rather than giving up and waiting for our hearts to find peace, we believe that REITA will be with us and our fans forever. Holding this live show every year is the true way to remember REITA and is a form of love that we, as his bandmates, can give.

We believe that this is our mission as the ones still living, and we want to carry on this wish.

More than anything, we've always heard from our fans that our band is what keeps them going. Together, we've laughed and cried, and even through it all, you've continued to support us. We believe that if we continue with the GazettE, alongside our fans, our band will become stronger than ever.

We have learned that many people, not only in Japan but also from abroad, have paid their respects to REITA. We believe we need to express our gratitude to everyone in person someday.

So, no matter what challenges lie ahead, we believe that the path we're on is the right one, and we will continue to move forward with strength. We will stand on stage with this band, and always protect this place where everyone can return. When you feel ready to come back to a live show, please allow us to express our gratitude with smiles.

Once again, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your continued warm support. We’ll be waiting for all of you on May 27th.

〈 Uruha 〉

The one thing REITA left behind for us, the members, and all the fans was his wish: "I want the GazettE to be eternal."

We've thought long and hard about how we can honor REITA's feelings, which were always with the fans and the band until the very end. As a result, we have decided to hold a memorial concert titled HERESY LIMITED ‘SIX GUN'S’ on May 27th at Toyosu PIT.

It wasn’t easy to reach this decision. After discussing our resolve and determination, the four of us who remain have committed to standing on stage that day.

Only a short time has passed since he left us, but rather than relying on time to heal our wounds, we want to dedicate the rest of our lives to creating a place where we can keep REITA’s memory vivid and colorful, together with all the fans.

When I think about the feelings of everyone who cares about REITA, I realize that it's impossible to fully understand each person's thoughts about a 'LIVE.'

But whenever we talked together as a band, we would always get excited over silliest things. On stage, he would play his bass like a madman, captivating the fans. Most importantly, REITA himself always said, "I feel alive" on that stage, where we’ve stood for the past 22 years as the GazettE.

We cannot ask everyone to simply accept everything and join the live. Everyone processes things differently.

No matter how much time it takes, when you’re ready to accept it and move forward, we believe it’s our mission to keep protecting this place where anyone can return. That’s the one thing the four of us can do now.

It feels almost like a miracle that Toyosu PIT was available on this specific day within our tight timeframe. I can’t help but think that maybe God allowed us this final chance to say goodbye to REITA.

I believe that REITA's spirit will surely come down to Toyosu PIT on May 27th to say thank you to everyone.

If we can directly express our feelings and gratitude to REITA at that time, I believe he will be able to safely come down to the stage again in the future.

〈 Aoi 〉

It's been a long time since I last wrote something like this for everyone. Since then, we've talked about so many things every day. We really spent a lot of time talking, being honest with each other about what the band means to us and our feelings as members, speaking openly as genuine friends.

We’ve reminisced about many memories with REITA and talked about what REITA was like. Most of our memories with REITA involve laughter. He was always a presence that brightened up our lives. I’ve often said, 'He was the heart of the GazettE,' because he was such a kind person.

So, we talked about how it’s our way to send him off with a GazettE live show, something he loved. Right now, it might still be a time for mourning REITA. There are surely many different opinions and emotions, and some may think it's too soon. But if May 27th ends up being filled with sad tears, it would only make him sad. We want May 27th to be a day where we can say "thank you" to REITA. We believe that’s what would make him happiest.

I’ve thought a lot about the words REITA left us: "I want the GazettE to be eternal." Of course, it could simply mean he wanted the band to continue, but knowing his gentle nature, I think he also wanted us to protect the band, the staff, and most of all, the fans.

Fans around the world have been grieving since then, and I imagine REITA is shedding tears with them too. Many fans have cherished his words and even gone to Shinjuku for him. I keep thinking that REITA must be saying, "I'm sorry for making you cry, but thank you for coming."

We talked about how we can’t just leave those fans alone in their sorrow forever. REITA wouldn’t be at peace with that, so we decided to prepare a place where those fans can come back and be supported. Even if you can't bring yourself to come right away, the moment you find a little bit of courage, the GazettE should be there for you. If we were to stop, we wouldn’t be able to be in reach when you need us. So, take your time, go at your own pace. We’ll be standing here when that moment comes.

〈 Kai 〉

We, the members, discussed our feelings with one another and decided to do this live show on May 27th. Having spent so much time with REITA, we’re certain that the most brilliant version of him was the REITA standing on that stage, and we believe the fans feel the same way.

Since then, we’ve seen so many fans express their feelings in various ways. We believe that by bringing those feelings to life and continuing to show everyone the unchanging the GazettE, alongside REITA, we are expressing our gratitude to all those who have supported us until now. We want to continue conveying this from the stage, now and always.

For this live show, we understand that fans will have a variety of opinions. But there's no need to force yourself to stand up, and no need to rush to come to terms with your feelings. It doesn’t matter how much time it takes.

We’ll be waiting with unchanging hearts in the same place.

We believe this is what REITA meant by saying that the GazettE is eternal, and that this is the only place where we can address those feelings that are beyond words.

Please be with us on May 27th.

2024.05.27 HERESY LIMITED 「SIX GUN’S」

To everyone who attended the HERESY LIMITED 「SIX GUN’S」performance at TOYOSU PIT and to those who watched the partial broadcast available through the official fan clubs, HERESY and the GazettE MOBILE, thank you very much.

2024.05.27 Twitter:

Uruha:

Thank you all for today.

I believe the miracle of being able to do this live today, along with everyone’s feelings, definitely reached him.

And without a doubt, I could feel his spirit.

Thank you, REITA, for being born. 🎂

Aoi:

Everyone, you were absolutely amazing.

Thank you so much for coming today and sending your thoughts—it really gave us strength.

I know I keep saying the same thing over and over again, but truly, thank you.

Take your time. Let’s keep walking together from here on out.

Aoi:

HBD REITA 🎂 I’m envious of how loved you are.

Kai:

Thank you for today.

Thanks to all of you, I was able to feel our strong bond once again, and with even stronger determination, I can move forward.

Please continue to support the unchanging the GazettE.

REITA, Happy Birthday. Looking forward to continuing this journey with you.

2024.05.28 Aoi:

Until now, I’ve only been conveying my words to everyone one-sidedly, so I took the time to read the letters you brought to the venue.

Every time I see the correction pen marks, I think that even if it was written smoothly, it must have been revised many times.

I said to REITA that he was the one connecting 'eternity,' but perhaps it’s really all of you who are doing that.

Aoi:

It’s difficult to put into words, but I take great pride in having met all of you and being connected through this band the GazettE.

I wonder what kind of good deeds we must have done in our past lives to be loved so much.

I feel really saved. Right now, those are the only words I can find.

[citybops]

did with nana a throughout scientific research in the subject of vkei and astrology and this is what we found: cancer scary

aries: toshiya dir en grey, kyuho madmans, kazuki raphael, boogie jiluka, emiru lareine, koji lacryma

taurus: izam shazna, hora swarch stein, ryuichi luna sea, klaha mm, gisho penicillin

gemini: kozi mm, kazushi rouage, yuki raphael, uruha and reita the gazette, machi lareine, hide bt

cancer: gackt, kamijo, kaya, issay, sugizo luna sea

leo: yuki mm, j luna sea, tatsuro mucc, maya lmc, daisuke kagerou, hiro lacryma, junji laputa

virgo: miyavi, yura psycho le cemu, asagi d, bou an cafe, mia mejibray (😭), sena jiluka (😭)

libra: tetsuya larc, inoran luna sea, arika ali project, it dazzlingbad (😭), satoshi girugamesh, toshi x japan, imai bt

scorpio: yoshiki x japan, aiji lmc, yo-ka diaura , kiyoharu kuroyume, kai the gazette

sagittarius: die dir en grey, hazuki lynch, aki arlequin, shiina ringo, ryuichi soft ballet, isshi kagrra, tsuzuku mejibray, hakuei penicillin, ken larc, tetsu mm, hide x japan

capricorn: koichi mejibray 🦅, aoi thw gazette, miku an cafe

aquarius: kyo kaoru dir en grey, hyde yuki larc, yasu abc, ruki the gazette, hizaki versailles, heath x japan, kyonosuke kizu

pisces: atsushi bt, mana mm, shinya dir en grey, aya psycho le cemu, kyo derlanger, kami mm, ken morioka soft ballet, kirito pierrot, ryutaro plastic tree, chiaki dezert, hizumi despairsray, jasmine you versailles

[the-blackmoral-blog]

18th anniversary Day 6578 Goods List

Logo Hoodie Black x White >￥9800 > PSGG-1120/1

Logo Hoodie Black x Black >￥9800 > PSGG-1122/3

T-Shirt Day 6578 >￥5000 > PSGG-1117/9

T-Shirt ‘Thanx SG’ White >￥5000 > PSGG-1114/6

T-Shirt ‘Thanx SG’ Black >￥5000 > PSGG-1111/3

Muffler Towel >￥2000 > PSGG-1124

Leather Schedule Book >￥5500 > PSGG-1126

Square Mirror >￥2800 > PSGG-1125

Multi Pouch >￥3800 > PSGG-1127

Shop Bag >￥1200 > PSGG-1128

Pamphlet >￥5800 > PSGG-1129

Mug >￥1300 > PSGG-1141

Bear Keyring Boxset >￥13800 > PSGG-1135

Bear Keyring Ruki > ￥2800 > PSGG-1130

Bear Keyring Uruha >￥2800 > PSGG-1131

Bear Keyring Aoi >￥2800 > PSGG-1132

Bear Keyring Reita >￥2800 > PSGG-1133

Bear Keyring Kai >￥2800 > PSGG-1134

Member Goods

Uruha Body Mist >￥3500 > PSGG-1136

Aoi Boxershorts >￥3500 > PSGG-1137

Reita Socks & Pouch >￥3500 > PSGG-1138/9

Kai Demiglace Sauce >￥2000 > PSGG-1140

Gacha ￥500

Hairtie set > PSGG-1148

Hairtie set > PSGG-1149

Hairtie set > PSGG-1150

Rubber Keyholder > PSGG-1142

Rubber Keyholder > PSGG-1143

Rubber Keyholder > PSGG-1144

Rubber Keyholder > PSGG-1145

Rubber Keyholder > PSGG-1146

Rubber Keyholder > PSGG-1147

Name Tag Keyholder >￥700 > PSGG-1153

Name Tag Keyholder >￥700 > PSGG-1154

Smartphone Ring >￥800 > PSGG-1151

Smartphone Ring >￥800 > PSGG-1152

[emeraldbabygirl]

nct - yuta, mark, ten, rennie, jisung, xiaojun, johnny, taeyong, hendery

monsta-x - hyungwon, chankyun

bts - suga, jungkook, taehyung, jin

pentagon - wooseok, yuta, shinwon

nu'est - ren

b1a4 - cnu

cnblue - jungshin

n.flying - jaehyun, chahun, dongsung, seunghyub

onlyoneof - junji, kb, yoojung

2pm - taecyeon, nickhun

got7 - jb, mark

lunafly - teo

shinee - key, taemin, onew, minho

winner - seunghoon, taehyun, jinwoo

ikon - bobby, donghyuk

dbsk - jaejoong, changmin, yoochun, junsu, yunho

exo - chanyeol, kris, tao, luhan, xiumin, lay, kai

infinite - dongwoo, sungyeol, sungjong

u-kiss - kevin, dongho, kiseop

dalmation - donglim

m.i.b - kangnam

mblaq - lee joon, mir

boyfriend - the jo twins

ss501 - kim hyun joong

ftisland - hongki, jaejin

uniq - yibo, seungyoun/woodz

b.a.p - yongguk, jongup

txt - beomgyu, huehue, yeonjun

seventeen - jun, jeonghan, the8, mingyu, vernon, woozi, joshua

beatwin - sunhyeok, yoonhoo

sf9 - hwiyoung, zuho, rowoon

lucente - parkha, z.hoo

a.c.e - donghun, jun, sehyoon

vixx - leo, hongbin, ken

teen top - niel, minsoo

knk - youjin

victon - seungwoo, hanse

1team- bc

omega x - xen

k.a.r.d - j.seph

stray kids - hyunjin, jisung, felix, i.n

day6 - youngk

super junior - leeteuk, eunhyuk, heechul, donghae

imfact - jian, lee sang, ungjae

block b - jaehyo, p.o, park kyung, zico

newkidd - hwi

cross gene - takuya

ateez - hongjoong, yeosang, seonghwa, mingi, wooyoung

big bang - gd

bonus: kim jae wook

bonus: kim woo bin

bonus: park bo gum

bonus: park hyo shin

myname - gunwoo, junq

m.pire - haru

topp dogg - atom, xero, sangdo, bjoo

14u - loudi

2z - hojin, jisub, bumjun, junghyun, zunon

alphabat - gamma

n.tic - jion

dkb - yuku, heechan, harry june

vav - ace

target - boun, oojin, g.i

wei - yoo yongha

kingdom - ivan, mujin

to1 - chanhyuk, donggeon

mcnd - win, huijin

ghost9 - shin, prince

e'last - romin, rano, wonhyuk, baekyuel, yejun

blitzers - chris, go_u

nik - parkha

megamax - iden, jaehun, jini

argon - kain

epex - baekseung, mu

b.i.g - heedo

mirae - lien

xdinary heroes - gaon, jooyeon, junhan, o.de

oneus - xion, leedo

onewe - cya, dongmyeong

cravity - minhee, serim

xeed - jaemin

bz boys - seunghyun

xodiac - beomsoo

the rampage - hokuto, kaisei, itsuki, takahide, ryu, riku, yamamoto

psychic fever - jimmy, weesa

ballistik boys - matsui, sunada

j soul brothers - hiroomi

fantastics - keita, yusei yagi

atlas - erwin, nice, muon

travis japan - noel, genta, umi

zero base 1 - ricky, jiwoong

7 men samurai - konpi, bana-san, rinne

treasure - haruto, junghwan, hyunsuk, jaehyuk

bang yedam

jo1 - shosei, kinjo

snow man - hikaru, fuka, daisuke, raul, date-sama, koji, ren

boys republic - sunwoo

kim woojin

lucas

justb - geonu

the rose - woosung, dojoon

fistbump - hyunwoo

sema - sema

ini - rihito, jun

bonus: maeda gouki

bonus: jun shison

ryuji sato

bonus: shuntaro yanagi

bonus: masataka kubota

bonus: kanta sato

bonus: akhisa shiono

bonus: yuki yamada

riize - wonbin

great guys - dongin

cix - bae jiyoung

4mix - ninja, folksong, george

xy - gai, p star, furutatsu, kanji, jay, karma, kairi, kyohey

miyavi

yoshiki

hyde

gazette - aoi, kai, uruha, ruki, reita

highlight - dongwoon

buck-tick - atsushi, hyde, yuta, imai

t1419 - gunwoo, leo, sian

btob - minhyuk

click b -minhyuk

younite - dey, eunho

orbit - ooon, youndong

d-crunch - minhyuk, jungseung, dylan

unvs - eunho

enhypen - sunghoon, jake

hihi jets - syoya igari

sugizo

dir en grey - toshiya

sug - takeru

yohio

golden bomber - kenji, yutaka, jun

bonus: kento yamazaki

bonus: dori sakurada

bonus: takumi saitoh

arashi - matsumoto jun, oguri shun

bonus: haruma miura

bonus: go ayano

bonus: hu xiaoling

bonus: mizushima hiro

kat-tun - jin akanishi

itagaki mizuki

8turn - myungho

wataru vasayegh

onf - j-us

p1harmony - intak, theo, soul, jongseob

bonus: zhang shuai bo

bonus: song jae rim

bonus: takenouchi yutaka

bonus: paing takhon

bonus: ryu jun yeol

bonus: hu yetao

wang lin kai

wow - daro yoon

jeff satur

the7 - woochul

mont - roda, narachan

xenex - uhyeong

dawn

dios - hyun

n.ssign - doha

trendz - havit

lun8 - chael

82major - seongil

hoppipolla - jeonghun

@witchy-weve-monbebe ok I wasn’t going to post it cause I know there’s more but this is all I have so far. I have no idea what to do with the list I wanted a visual guide lol but idk what to do with it hehe I have pics from Pinterest I can use but yeah idk

[vkeidriptournament]

Visual Kei Drip Tournament: Full Ranking - WARNING: EXTREMELY LONG POST

------------------------------------ ★ finals ★

1. kozi (malice mizer) - 61.9%

2. ryonai (blam honey) - 38.1%

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★ runner ups ★

3. hide (x japan) - 60.6%

4. kaya (schwarz stein) - 39.4%

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round 5

5. arisu (missalina rei) - 48.3%

6. shinya (dir en grey) - 42.4%

7. emiru (lareine) - 41%

8. zin-francois angelique (madame edwarda) - 18.5%

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round 4

9. kazuki (raphael) - 47.6%

10. mana (malice mizer) - 47.1%

11. kami (malice mizer) - 47.5%

12. inoran (luna sea) - 47.5%

13. yu~ki (malice mizer) - 40.2%

14. izam (shazna) - 33.3%

15. kyouka (aliene ma'riage) - 25.6%

16. ken (l'arc en ciel) - 17.3%

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round 3

17. lucifer luscious violenoue (gille loves, fiction) - 47.5%

18. jyou (exist trace) - 47.5%

19. tara-chan (kilhi ice) - 47.2%

20. hakuei (penicillin) - 46.9%

21. bou (an cafe) - 45.5%

22. toshiya (dir en grey) - 43.2%

23. kamijo (lariene, versailles) - 40.8%

24. kazushi (rouage) - 38.9%

25. hizaki (jupiter, versailles) - 36%

26. ryutaro (plastic tree) - 31.7%

27. kon (la'mule) - 31.4%

28. hyde (l'arc en ciel) - 30.9%

29. ray (aliene ma'riage) - 28.6%

30. sena (jilkua) - 27.6%

31. yoshiki (x japan) - 17.6%

32. kaoru (dir en grey) - 15.9%

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round 2

33. mikoto (zigzag) - 48.2%

34. kyo (dir en grey) - 47.5%

35. mayu (lareine) - 47.5%

36. issay (der zibet) - 47.3%

37. ken morioka (soft ballet) - 46.7%

38. kiwamu (blood, gpkism) - 46.5%

39. isshi (kagrra) - 44.8%

40. die (dir en grey) - 44.6%

41. boogie (jiluka) - 42.6%

42. atsushi sakurai (buck-tick) - 42.4%

43. jasmine you (versailles) - 42.2%

44. sugizo (luna sea) - 41.7%

45. gackt (malice mizer) - 40.8%

46. ruki (the gazette) - 40.7%

47. wataru (liphlich) - 40.4%

48. kiyoharu (kuroyume) - 38.9%

49. klaha (malice mizer) - 36.8%

50. ayaha (dazzlingbad) - 35.8%

51. daisuke (kagerou) - 34%

52. ryoichi endo (soft ballet) - 33.3%

53. iT (dazzlingbad) - 31.3%

54. kazuma (merry go round) - 30.4%

55. gothique prince ken (gpkism) - 29.8%

56. kyuho (madmans esprit) - 28.9%

57. kei (eliphas levi) - 28.4%

58. hora (schwarz stein) - 27.5%

59. ryuichi (luna sea) - 25%

60. tetsu (malice mizer) - 24.1%

61. hiro (la'cryma christi) - 18.5%

62. yura (psycho le cemu) - 14.3%

63. aisaku (deviloof) - 10.5%

64. reita (the gazette) - 9.6%

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round 1

65. yukari (baiser) - 49.4%

66. full (guniw tools) - 49.4%

67. j (luna sea) - 47.6%

68. asagi (D) - 47.2%

69. aoi (the gazette) - 45.8%

70. kujou takemasa (kiryu) - 45.8%

71. dynamite tommy (color) - 44.4%

72. sakura (l'arc en ciel) - 44.3%

73. imai hisashi (buck-tick) - 44.2%

74. juka (moi dix mois) - 44.1%

75. miko (exist trace) - 44.1%

76. ai (gulu gulu) - 44%

77. yoshiatsu (dadaroma) - 43.8%

78. yagami toll (buck-tick) - 42.2%

79. yasu (janne da arc, acid black cherry) - 41.9%

80. teru (versailles) - 41.9%

81. uruha (the gazette) - 41.5%

82. hazuki (lynch) - 41.4%

83. chiaki (dezert) - 41.3%

84. juho (madmans esprit) - 40.7%

85. tsuzuku (mejibray) - 39.9%

86. maya (LM.C) - 39.6%

87. mia (mejibray) - 39.6%

88. lime (kizu) - 38.9%

89. aya (psycho le cemu) - 38.6%

90. miyavi (due le quartz) - 38.5%

91. jojo (the gallo) - 38.2%

92. takashi (dadaroma) - 38.1%

93. machi (lareine) - 37.7%

94. hidehiko hoshino (buck-tick) - 36.6%

95. kyonosuke (kizu) - 36.2%

96. taka (la'cryma christi) - 35.9%

97. tetsu (l'arc en ciel) - 35.7%

98. meto (mejibray) - 35.1%

99. t.m. revolution (luis-mary) - 34.4%

100. maria cross - 34.4%

101. kengo (noir fleurir) - 34.3%

102. dada (velvet eden) - 33.9%

103. morrie (dead end) - 33.3%

104. tsutomu ishizuki (fanatic crisis) - 31.9%

105. aki (laputa) - 30.9%

106. koichi (mejibray) - 30.1%

107. heath (x japan) - 29.5%

108. shou kiryuuin (golden bomber) - 29.5%

109. miko (exist trace) - 28.4%

110. yukihiro (l'arc en ciel) - 26.5%

111. mast (aliene ma'riage) - 25.5%

112. tatsuro (mucc) - 23.6%

113. aki (arlequin) - 22.3%

114. gisho (penicillin) - 21.4%

115. yutaka higuchi (buck-tick) - 21.4%

116. kyohei (das:vasser) - 21.1%

117. seek (psycho le cemu) - 21.1%

118. kirito (pierrot) - 18.9%

119. darvish kenji (golden bomber) - 18.8%

120. kisaki (phantasmagoria, mirage, la:sadies) - 18.6%

121. tsune-hito (D) - 16.1%

122. kai (the gazette) - 15.5%

123. mako (deadman) - 14.9%

124. yune (the gazette) - 14.1%

125. shun (deshabillez) - 13.9%

126. tusk (zi-kill) - 12.7%

127. chill (kane to juusei) - 12.3%

128. yohio (disreign) - 11.3%

[say3x]

Uruha

From X/Twitter [25.06.2024]

[Release date for the GazettE REITA model "BASS DRIVER DI-HEAVINESS" decided]

Sales will begin on Tuesday, July 9th at music stores nationwide.

Make sure to check it out.

[ennesasixthgun]

Dear fellow Reituha shippers! I'm looking for this picture of Rei and Uru but I can't find it anywhere. If you have this picture, or can find it somehow, somewhere pls share it with me! (I used it as a browser wallpaper, but I lost the original picture. 😭)

[fraunzz]

Went trough my merch collection and decided to downsize it a bit. Would be very happy if those items find a new home 🤍

Shipping from Austria/Europe!

Prices are basis for negotiation. Including EU shipping should you take more than 1 item and your total is above 40€. Should you need detail picture of a certain item/more information on it - I’m happy to provide! Just either message me here or even better on Instagram: @mtths.francis

DIR EN GREY

“Ningen wo kabaru” Single, EU Version incl. bonus track, SIGNED / 70€

“Ghoul” Tour 2013 Limited Edition, Blu-ray / 50€

“Average Blasphemy” music videos / not pictured / asking shipping only

“5 ugly kingdom” Tour 2003, DVD / 30€

“the rose trims again” Tour 2008, DVD / 10€

“a knot of” , DVD / not pictured / asking shipping only

“it withers and withers” Tour 2005, LOST THE COVER, ONLY THE DVD / not pictured / asking for shipping only

Players book with poster / 7€

Tattoo Tribal vol. 65 Kyo / 7€

Tattoo Tribal vol. 61 Kaoru / 7€

Ongaku to hito, Sept. 2016, with poster / 7€

Bandana “wearing human skin” Tour 2018 / 7€

HIDE

Co Gal / 5€

“hide with Spread Beaver appear!!” 1998 TRIBAL Ja, Zoo, it’s the Limited Edition which includes a bonus track as well as a VIP Pass / 30€

THE GAZETTE

“Scream yourself” Bandana, super rare / 50€

“Kiss my sperm u” Bandana, super rare / 50€

“Pulse wriggling to black” Bandana, super rare / 50€

[blogsweethoneypetal]

My latest work - 

“At the age of 17, Kouyou is suddenly and tragically orphaned. With nowhere else to go, Kouyou returns to the home of an old friend, one he hasn't seen since his childhood. Life is strange at the Shiroyama house, but also peaceful. However, as he draws nearer to Yuu, the mystery of his family and his home begins to envelop him, until finally, Kouyou discovers the horrifying truth.”

[cali-in-reverse]

Some of my favorite things 😍

[burialapplicant]

REITA x club Zy. Super Long Interview (2/4) May 31 2021

READ: Part 1 / Part 3

Please feel free to send a message if there are any mistakes or if you have suggestions on improving the translation. Please credit if posting elsewhere.

-It felt lonely because the GazettE didn’t hold a live stream, but it’s fascinating that you’re obsessed with live performances. There were lots of artists who didn’t resort to live streaming and instead made videos playing instruments in their room or just talked, did you do any of those things?

I didn’t. We were silent, I think the fans were like “What are you doing?” I didn’t want to release anything that wasn’t 100%. If I did, I would regret it later.

-I understand that feeling quite a bit. However, did you worry your fans would forget about the GazettE?

Yes, I had a feeling. That feeling is still there, we don’t know how many people will listen to the new album. Even if we get to play live, we won’t know how many people will come. I think there are lots of people who lost their enthusiasm after a year of absence. I’m worried, but I think it’s important that when we start playing lives again we show people a live that makes them think they should come back. I mean, that’s all we can do, right?

-If you watch the GazettE live, you will understand the members were not resting but instead honing their skills while they were silent, I’m sure with the next live people who lost their heart will come back. Also, as mentioned earlier, the GazettE were working on a new album in 2020, right?

We started working on the new album little by little before the 18th anniversary live last March. Originally, we were talking about starting to record in 2020 after the anniversary live. So, we wrote our first song at the end of last year

-You started early, didn’t you? Were there any ideas or concepts for the album during the song writing?

No, it wasn’t like that for a while. It was just a feeling that became visible after some song selection meetings. For the GazettE, it’s always the same process. DOGMA (August 26, 2015) RUKI brought in an image that represented the album, I had an image of the album that was in RUKI’s mind, otherwise the big picture comes out through song selection meetings. That’s how it occurred this time around too. However, we’re always looking at live performances, so it becomes clear even before we start that we want something that is good live and something we could use after the album tour. In that sense, this may be close to the previous work NINTH (June 13, 2018).

-So the first thing you began with was song writing. You started the production last spring but it was not until the summer you were able to get together. During that time, did you use ZOOM to talk about ideas, arrangements and song selection meetings?

No, I recently started using ZOOM. I think sometime during January of this year.

-What!? That recent?

Yes (laughs). The staff prepared it last spring but no one tried it out. Being in a band for so long, there’s a part of me that hates new things (laughs). I’m not good at digital stuff either. I started using ZOOM a lot during recordings, but before that it was LINE. On LINE, we talked like “The rhythm should be like “dan-dan-daddada” (laughs). When we started to use ZOOM, we talked to each other for the first time while playing instruments on the screen and we were like “Oh, this is easier” (laughs). Now that I think about it, I used to use LINE like that often (laughs).

-I’m shocked at how slow it was introducing ZOOM (laughs). There are some bands that have a member who likes to introduce new things and then lecture other members how to do it, that didn’t happen for the GazettE, did it?

It didn’t happen. URUHA is that type, during NINTH URUHA told us there was a place we could share our projects called Pro Tools, all the members were invited immediately. But no one used it (laughs). I started to use it for this album and when I did I found it’s quite useful. You can upload your data to the project and everyone will be able to listen to it. Up until now audio files were sent by giga files. But now with Pro Tools you can share data, it’s very convenient. Even if it might be late (laughs).

-No, I think it’s a good thing you ended up using it. Back to the production of MASS, did you start songwriting on LINE?

Something like that. We had a list of songs and we wanted “BLINDING HOPE” on the album, so we decided to record “BLINDING HOPE” first. Well, there was only one at the time and that was “BLINDING HOPE” (laughs). We recorded “BLINDING HOPE” in August to decide on the sound and direction.

-”BLINDING HOPE” is heavy and emotional, it’s the GazettE’s latest style, isn’t it? What were your feelings like when you first recorded this song?

At the time I was buying a new bass, I thought that bass would be a better fit. It’s a Canadian bass brand called Dingwall, the fret is fan-shaped. It’s a bass that is quite popular in the metalcore world these days. Also, it wasn’t in its original state, the equipment was orthodox. The amplifier is an Ampeg simulator, all I had was a compact SansAmp (Drive Effector). I recorded it in a simple way that it became the bass I imagined, and that’s how I saw it.

(T/N: First time translating an interview so I went over and edited this multiple times and I still feel like there may be some sentences where it's just a jumble of words. Honestly, my mind goes blank whenever equipment is talked about, I know nothing about these technicalities, I had to Google A LOT (then got distracted by Dingwall bass guitars). Sorry if the last question/answer sounds wonky. If any clarification is needed do not hesitate to message!)

[the-gazette-archive]

the GazettE JaME Interview in Bonn, Germany (2006.07.28)

Press conference with The GazettE in Bonn, Germany on July 28th, 2006. The two concerts on Saturday and on Sunday are your first gigs outside of Asia. Are you nervous ? Kai: Of course, we are. You recently changed your name from ‘Gazette’ to ‘The GazettE’. What’s the reason for this ? Ruki: That’'s only because of visual reasons. The writing ‘The GazettE’ is supposed to have the effect of a logo on the viewer. How are The GazettE songs made? Ruki: At first we compose the music, then I add the lyrics. When will your next European tour start? (everyone laughs) Ruki: We will announce that the next time. Kai: I’'d really like to play in Germany again. Which band member writes the lyrics for your songs and where does that person get their inspiration from? Which song would be a concrete example for that? Ruki: (raises his hand) I write the lyrics. I am often inspired by sad things such as war or murder which I hear of in the news. A song that expresses something like this would be ‘Saraba’ from the ‘DISORDER’ album, for example. It rather refers to the situation in Japan, though. What influences your music? Aoi: The are no specific factors. It depends on the band members’ tastes. Everyone adds what they like. Your first concert outside of Asia is held in Germany. Why here of all places? Ruki: There is no special reason. Kai: We wish to be able to perform in all countries of the world and to show our style to everyone. Who are your musical and artistic idols? Aoi: Before The GazettE started, we liked bands from the Japanese rock scene, of course, such as X JAPAN or LUNA SEA. Are there any western musicians that you see as idols? Ruki: (thinks about it but stays quiet) (everyone laughs) Aoi: (questioning) Helloween? Where does the name ‘Gazette’ come from and what does it mean? Ruki: ‘Gazette’ is based on the word ‘cassette’. We just changed it a little to make it sound better. The term ‘cassette’ itself stands for the fact that we don’t make a highly technical kind of music, but every instrument is played and every song is written by ourselves. To make it simple: Everything is handmade. How did you get to know each other? Ruki: Uruha, Reita and me played in a band together at first. Aoi and Kai did so as well, so we were ‘rivals’ of some sort. At first we worked with another drummer, then Kai joined and we formed our group together. Are you also friends in private? Ruki: At the moment we almost don’'t have any free time at all. We’'re always together. Aoi: We understand each other as friends, but when it comes to the music, arguments pop up from time to time. Why do you make music? Ruki: For myself there is no other way to express my feelings and thoughts other than through music and singing. Bands like Dir en grey and MUCC stamp the ‘visual kei’ image over here. In which way do you see yourself connected to them and the ‘visual kei’ image in general? Uruha: We'’ve got our own style and do our own kind of music. We do not want to be put into categories or compared to others all the time. The slogan of your latest tour in Japan had been ‘Nameless Liberty’. These words can be seen as well on the cover of your recent album ‘NIL’. Do they have a special meaning for you? Ruki: They express that future success can’'t be taken for granted by us and by others. Have you been able to see Bonn already? Kai: Unfortunately, we didn'’t have the time to do anything in the city or to go sightseeing yet. Aoi: I walked around today and visited the Beethoven house. In which way are your look and your style part of your image? Ruki: Our image is mostly made up of our music and our lyrics. Style, make up or clothes are not closely linked to it. Our outfits change from single to single, from CD to CD. Is there anything that you would’'ve liked to see or experience in Germany? Kai: Unfortunately, we missed the FIFA World Cup… (everyone laughs) Aoi: Last year we recorded the promotional video for our single ‘Cassis’ in Austria. We had a stop in Frankfurt/Main to switch planes. Even back then, we all wanted to see more of Germany. Kai: We'’re really happy to be here again. Did you prepare yourself in a special way for your concerts in Germany? Are there major differences from your lives in Japan? Ruki: We make our concerts here in the same way as in Japan. We don’'t want to make any differences but show the same side of us to our German and European fans as to our Japanese ones.

[depravity-translations]

Entrevista: The GazettE desvendando pensamentos sobre Família, fãs e amigos.

Caminhando pelas ruas chuvosas de Londres, nos fez pensar como The GazettE sentiu sobre a chuva de boas-vindas ao retornar à cidade após muitos anos. Tivemos a oportunidade de encontrá-los pela segunda vez neste ano - a primeira em Nova York - e foi um dia depois de sua performance em Londres, em 11 de junho no Electric Ballroom em Camden Vestidos em moletom minimalista e camisetas com estampa simples ou designs bordados, os membros sentaram-se um do lado do outro com uma janela atrás. Como a chuva ainda continuava, o som calmante dos pingos de chuva e o cheiro de café preencheu a sala aconchegante enquanto nos sentávamos diante deles.

Esta é a segunda vez que vocês tocam em Londres, bem-vindos de volta. Como foi o show da noite passada? 

Ruki: Foi bom. 

[Todos riem] 

Já se passaram 12 anos, não é? Houve algo significativamente  diferente desde a última vez que tocaram aqui?

Ruki: No show anterior (em 2007), a maioria da audiência era feminina, mas desta vez era metade por metade. Mais homens apareceram e que fez uma grande diferença, e eu realmente aprecio ver isto. Me sinto melhor.  

Sim? Vocês estão surpresos por esta mudança?

Ruki: Nós estivemos em alguns países agora, não apenas no Reino Unido, e notamos a popularidade de fãs homens por lá também. Como também somos homens, parecia haver um melhor entendimento entre a banda e o público, é assim que nos sentimos. 

Ano passado, conhecemos alguns roadies (apoio técnico) de bandas visual kei. Eles aparentemente trabalhavam de graça para obter experiência que mais tarde seria usada em suas próprias bandas. Como foi para vocês no início? 

Ruki: Nenhum de nós experienciou ser roadie de outra banda. Desde o início, éramos uma banda profissional. O significado de “roadie” no Japão tem uma diferença em comparação com aqui. No oeste, eles são vistos como profissionais e músicos altamente qualificados em guitarras, bateria, baixo, teclado e outros enfeites, enquanto no Japão é o tipo de função de “corredor” ou assistente pessoal. Eles podem realmente ver o que está acontecendo nos bastidores, essa é a recompensa. A experiência é o pagamento, assim como fazer conexões. 

Reita e Uruha costumavam jogar futebol, certo? Então, como vocês fizeram a transição do esporte para a música, e como vocês conseguiram manter sua amizade por tanto tempo?

Uruha: No Japão é muito comum ter atividades escolares extracurriculares (beisebol, futebol , e vôlei por exemplo), obviamente não poderíamos nos tornar atletas depois que as atividades da escola acabassem. Esse é o motivo pelo qual escolhemos nos tornar músicos. 

 Também é uma coisa boa porque agora vocês estão juntos na banda. 

[Todos riem]

Como conseguiram se motivar daquela época até agora, para se tornarem músicos?

Reita: Quando estava na segunda série do colégio, ia para a casa do Uruha e ficávamos apenas tocando CD’s e covers das músicas. Era muito divertido. Foi quando decidi que queria ser músico.

O que normalmente passa pela cabeça antes da turnê? O líder Kai assume a liderança na visão de tudo?

Kai: Não é realmente minha decisão, nós sempre falamos sobre - nós cinco. Primeiro, decidimos o conceito e pensamos sobre o álbum, o criamos e então pensamos sobre como trazer o conceito a vida esse conceito para os palcos. Planejamos o máximo que podemos, mas apenas vemos o que funciona e o que dá errado quando tocamos. 

Já fizemos muitos shows, um após outro. Depois de um tempo, as coisas se tornam mais claras, assim entendemos através das experiências. Incluindo o álbum e a turnê, estamos sempre indo para o show final com o objetivo de completar e aperfeiçoar nosso trabalho. 

Isto muda se é uma turnê mundial ou uma turnê doméstica? Se sentem mais nervosos se é uma turnê mundial?

Ruki: Não sei. Não tem muita diferença entre turnê mundial e doméstica para nós. Obviamente, podemos utilizar nossos próprios equipamentos se é uma doméstica. Essa é a verdadeira parte que nos deixa nervosos. Ter certeza que tudo funcione bem tanto quanto trazer tudo.  Para os shows no exterior, nós  temos que nos contentar com o que recebemos do local ou da empresa. Então é isso que realmente nos preocupa. Sempre há uma equipe que está correndo por aí para garantir que tudo funcione, tudo o que precisamos está lá - não sei se a equipe está mais estressada com isso ou não?

Então seria como coisas inesperadas?

Ruki: Sim. 

Shows são vitais para o The GazettE, qual a essência disto? Por que vocês performam?

Aoi: Claro, queremos mostrar para a audiência algo que se diferencia das suas vidas cotidianas, e é nos apoiando por virem em nossos shows. Nós queremos levá-los para um novo mundo que usualmente não existe. Esse é o nosso motivo. No meu caso, eu pessoalmente me divirto vendo os outros membros no palco. Ver eles tendo um ótimo momento, tendo uma boa performance, isto é o que me motiva. Todos trabalham duro, fazendo o seu melhor. Eu não posso ficar para trás, tenho que continuar com eles. 

Vocês consideram a turnê final um tanto mais especial? Pode nos explicar o motivo?

Ruki: Hmm, a primeira ou a turnê final - não me importo com isso. O último show significa que eu tenho que encontrar algo que não aconteceu no começo, então eu fico um pouco nervoso comparado com os outros shows. Mas não parece que haja nada de especial. 

Mas assistimos seus DVDs e vocês sempre estão mais emotivos no show final. Especialmente o Reita, nós os vimos chorando. 

Reita: Era tudo CG (computação gráfica) [risos]

É incrível [risos]! E sobre o fim da turnê? Você tem depressão pós-turnê? 

Reita: Acontece comigo após cada turnê, não sou o único, né? Todos nós cinco estamos vivendo e viajando juntos em turnê. E de repente, estou sozinho, apenas fico um pouco triste. Eu estava chorando um pouquinho noite passada [risos]. 

 Sério? [risos] Como você sai dessa? 

Aoi: Nosso empresário me tira da tristeza. No outro dia, ele fica me ligando e me pedindo para me alegrar porque temos uma agenda lotada, então não tenho tempo para ficar depressivo. 

 Você faz parecer fácil [risos] 

Kai: Não costumava ser assim, mas hoje em dia começamos a dar dicas para a próxima turnê ou visão da banda. Vou aproveitar essa emoção para ter algo pelo qual ansiar. 

Gosta de se animar? 

Kai: Sim, sim. 

O pai de Ruki foi inicialmente contra ele estar em uma banda até que eles aparecessem nas paradas musicais. O que sua família sente sobre sua escolha de carreira hoje?

[Todos riem] 

Ruki: No começo eu era fã de outras bandas, tinha pôsteres deles na parede.

LUNA SEA?

Ruki: X JAPAN! Em nossa geração, as bandas eram vistas como estranhas. Os meninos maus. É por isso que meus pais ficaram preocupados, mas quando viram que estávamos tendo sucesso, começaram a entender. 

Podemos ouvir sobre os outros membros também?

Uruha: Meus pais eram realmente contra. Principalmente meu pai. “Pare de ser músico”, “Pare de estar na banda” e outras coisas. Sempre esperei que um dia aprovassem o que estou fazendo. 

Eles aprovam agora? 

Uruha: Não tenho certeza, é uma situação delicada, mas quando começamos a aparecer na TV, meus pais começaram a gravar os programas. Quando vi isso, fiquei aliviado. 

Eles se tornaram fãs! Eles ainda têm essas fitas? 

Uruha: Sim, eu acho que sim? [risos]

Kai. Ouvindo as histórias de todos, minha experiência foi completamente oposta. Na verdade, não tive o apoio de meus pais, mas eles não eram particularmente contra. Minha mãe estava envolvida com música, então ela meio que entendia o que estava acontecendo. Quando eu disse a ela que abandonei a escola sem contar a ninguém, ela ficou realmente chocada, mas aceitou a situação, como “Bem, o que está feito está feito e dizer qualquer coisa será inútil, então podemos também seguir em frente.”

Kai parece um ‘bad boy’. 

Kai: [risos] 

Que tipo de música sua mãe fazia?

Kai: Ela era professora de piano, mas seu hobby era jazz piano.

Já pensou em fazer alguma colaboração com ela?

Kai: Só toquei piano uma vez com minha mãe.

Reita: Quanto a mim, meus pais não eram contra isso. Na verdade, eu só morava com a minha mãe e minha irmã mais velha e não tínhamos muito dinheiro na época, então eu estava pensando comigo: “Está tudo bem se eu não estiver trabalhando?”. Eu realmente me senti culpado e com pena da minha mãe, mas ao mesmo tempo minha paixão por formar uma banda era muito forte, então continuei. 

Uruha: Ah, é mesmo? 

Ruki: Foi isso que aconteceu? [risos] 

Então nós temos um bom Reita, e temos o bad boy Kai. 

[Todos riem]

Aoi: Bem, eu não cresci em Tóquio. Eu morava em uma cidade pequena e assistia programas de música tarde da noite na TV. Eu vi algumas bandas e pensei casualmente “Eu também posso fazer isso!”, então decidi ir para Tóquio. Meus pais realmente não disseram nada sobre isso.

Achei que poderia fazer melhor do que aquelas bandas da TV, e na verdade fiz! Talvez agora eu esteja influenciando os jovens em suas TVs, assim como eu antes?

As Olimpíadas acontecerão em Tóquio em 2020. Até 1948, a música e arte, com a escrita de poesia, eram eventos olímpicos. Se você pudesse apresentar qualquer atividade, o que aconteceria? 

Ruki: Você quer dizer se pudéssemos escolher? [risos]

Sim.

Reita: Não poderíamos escolher um vencedor se fosse uma competição de música, então talvez uma atividade física - tipo, quem poderia fazer headbang por mais tempo? 

Nós [Uruha e eu] realmente representaremos o Japão nesta categoria!

Isto é muito impressionante!

Reita: Faremos o nosso melhor.

[Todos riem]

Vocês tocam música há tanto tempo, de que forma mudou em suas atividades musicais, em termos de personalidade?

Ruki: Fiquei um pouco mais ansioso.

Por que? 

Ruki: Eu faço muitas coisas sozinho por causa da música - compor, fazer produtos, até folhetos - tenho que gerenciar muitos aspectos e garantir que não haja erros. Não posso me permitir confiar tanto nas pessoas e deixar todo o trabalho para elas. Por causa disso, sinto mais pressão e tenho tendência a ficar ansioso. 

E você Kai? 

Kai: Eu não acho que mudei fundamentalmente - personalidade não é algo que você pode mudar tão facilmente. Mas todos nós juntos estamos criando músicas que gostamos, e eu acho que nossa atitude, nossa abordagem em relação à música mudou em comparação a quando começamos. Ela se aprofundou.

Você ainda cozinha para a banda?

[Risos]

Kai: Bem, não tanto quanto antes.

Ruki: Mas você não cozinhou para nós recentemente, macarrão?

Kai: Ah, isso mesmo, pepperoncini (um prato de espaguete com alho, azeite e pimenta!) 

Podemos fazer a pergunta ao Uruha?

Uruha: O que foi mesmo? 

[Todos riem]

Estávamos conversando sobre a influência da música em sua personalidade.

Uruha: Ah sim. Quando joguei futebol, não tive oportunidade de me afirmar. Joguei como zagueiro, então não estava em posição de tomar iniciativa, então costumava recuar e ficar para trás. Quando comecei a tocar música realmente gostei, e acabei me tornando mais extrovertido e direto, realmente me surpreendeu. 

E você Reita? 

Reita: Há muito tempo atrás, eu não era muito bom em ficar de pé na frente do público. No ensino fundamental, por exemplo, durante as apresentações, eu era tão tímido que não conseguia parar de tremer os joelhos. Mas, eventualmente, eu me acostumei e gostei de me apresentar no palco. Acabei superando esse medo. 

Na verdade, amamos a maneira como você se move no palco!

Reita: Sério? Valeu. 

Podemos ouvir sobre o Aoi? 

Aoi: Eu era o mais novo dos meus irmãos, então eu era meio mimado e um pouco egoísta, de alguma forma a música me animava e eventualmente meu egoísmo desapareceu um pouco. 

Qual a tecnologia mais legal que você já usou na música?

Aoi: Provavelmente o DAW (Digital Audio Workstation). Contribuiu muito para a música recente, então as gravadoras podem economizar muito dinheiro graças a isso, já que não precisamos ficar muito tempo no estúdio. De certa forma, o Daw nos dá mais liberdade para fazer o que queremos. 

Também ouvimos que você costumava usar um software com o EZ Drummer?

Aoi: É claro que estou usando muito esse tipo de software. 

Você tem alguma recomendação?

Aoi: Bem, usamos esse software para demos e, obviamente usamos a bateria do Kai quando gravamos as faixas. 

                                                     ° ° °

Obrigado ao The GazettE, JPU Records, a equipe e gerenciamento pela oportunidade.

Entrevistada feita por edoh+ e NBT, pela JrockNews. 

[ominous-meme]

FAMILY (GAZETTE X CHILD!READER) [familial]

Requested by anonymous.

Military! AU

Dear (Name),

Happy Birthday!

I’m sorry we couldn’t be there for your birthday party. I know we promised to be back in time, but it seems like it’s gonna take longer. The higher-ups aren’t able to let us go on leave because of all the fighting that’s happening.

We’re sending you a little present from the field; it’s a tiny gem shard we found near the mines. When you hold it, you can think of us. I hope that makes you happy until we return home.

My mother says that you’ve grown a few more inches in the last few months. I can’t wait to see how tall you’ll get in the future...although I don’t want you to become taller than any of us. You’re still our little kid, after all, but Kai says you might grow taller than me, at the very least. You can guess how I reacted to THAT.

We’re hoping we can come back in time for the autumn. It’s going to be a close shave if we do, since you’ll be starting school soon, but we really want to make it!

Ok, I should go, the others are waiting for me. They say hello, and that they love you very very much...as do I. Remember that.

Hold the gem tightly in your hands and make a wish; they say it’ll come true.

Happy birthday once again, (name) dear. We love you so so so much, and we can’t wait for the day when we see you again.

Love, Ruki

Folding the letter and sealing it, he turns to the cadet, who salutes him and runs out.

The others are waiting outside the tent. “Done?” Reita asks, holding back his own tears.

“Yeah,” Ruki replies. They can’t afford to shed tears now, not with their men standing nearby, awaiting orders.

“Okay then.” Aoi sighs, and puts on his designated hat. “The others are ready to go.”

Kai adjusts his uniform and looks at his papers one last time. “This is the only way,” he mutters, shaking his head. “It’s the only way.” Everyone knows he was the first to lose his mind, though he doesn’t show it; in fact, it was his idea that Ruki write the letter.

Uruha also hands the cadet a letter; this one to his mother, who volunteered to keep a copy of the adoption papers. “Make sure it reaches her as soon as possible,” he orders. “She needs to make the arrangements if...if we don’t make it back.”

Ruki stares at his fellow officers, grateful that they had a good life, at least for a few years. They hope to return alive, but it does not seem likely. The enemy forces draw closer by the day, and this is perhaps their last stand.

“Goodbye, (Name),” he whispers, praying his voice will carry across the land to the toy house (Name) loves to play in every morning after breakfast. He’s not so sure about his voice, but he’s certain the gem will.

We’ll see you soon, my child.

[gazettodaily]

the GazettE - Rock in Japan 2019 [ x x ] Q1. What did you eat this morning? 一 Kai: Bread. Q2. Speaking of summer? 一 Ruki: Sea. Q3. When does the tension go up? 一 Aoi: Live. Q4. What have you been into recently? 一 Reita: Reading. Q5. What would you be doing if you weren’t in music? 一 Uruha: Greengrocer. Q6. What do you always do before live? 一 Kai: Scream. Q7. What is the charm of RIJF? 一 Ruki: Uh...people are kind. Q8. A word to RIJF, which celebrates its 20th anniversary. 一 Aoi: Congrats! Q9. What did you do 20 years ago? 一 Reita: I wasn’t born yet. Q10. If you want to watch RIJF? 一 Everyone: WoWow.