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This is a pretty difficult choice even though I haven't listen to all their albums. >.< Decided on Withering to death. Since it was my first listen of theirs and my most memorable of all their work. Wonder which'll come out on top. I'm really excited for more of these!

^ very cute!! :}
 
@Shir0: I prefer it with the "nude" lips! You're also very pretty

He probably scares more people and probably would be described by some as cute rather than beautiful when he smiles, but I think the genuine emotions he shows when he's happy is beautiful. I adore his dimple smile!

Another one I'd love to add! Taroo~ This single gif cheers me right up!

So, well, I've wanted to join here for quite a while now, but have never had enough confidence to do it. I've actually, just today, decided to join as many social community things (sig..) as I could to try to socialise with the people I want to talk with more (even though I have no clue how to do ANY of these stuff on the internet....), but seeing as I known no one where I live who likes VK and Japanese music in general. So that's why I've decided now to join up here, in a random moment of feeling both scared and excited... So please go easy on me if I say something dumb or wrong, I just want to join in with you guys. There's too many awesome people here so, even though I'm shaking, I'd like to chat with you all as much as I can and make friends and just chat about what we all love.
So thanks for reading my pretty dumb introduction, hah, don't let me bore you, run along now or I might just be overwhelmed if anyone replies. xD Anyway, enjoy your day and see you around (love reading comments from everyone so I'll still probably stay on the sidelines still anyway xD) Aha, well, take care and everything.

I never done this before so here I go,
 
It's a pleasure to meet everyone! my name is periwinkle I have been a have of jrock for four years now I have a long list of favorite bands but I'll just post my top ones UNiTE , 2nd Dyz , Daizy Stripper , LM.C & LOST ASH I don't like heavy metal etc. it's just not my cup of tea but those bands do have my respects the song that got me into jrock was LM.C's Punky Heart which my friend let me listen to while I was over at her house one weekend I been hooked since I love learning and experiencing new things so recommendations are welcome well I'll leave it at that best wishes to all ^.^

Too many attractive people here, and then.. there's me.
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First time with selfie/make-up and showing myself on here, outcome = fail. xD (Super blurred too, sorry and hair isn't done at all >.<)

Too many attractive people here, and then.. there's me.
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First time with selfie/make-up and showing myself on here, outcome = fail. xD (Super blurred too, sorry and hair isn't done at all >.<)

He probably scares more people and probably would be described by some as cute rather than beautiful when he smiles, but I think the genuine emotions he shows when he's happy is beautiful. I adore his dimple smile!

Another one I'd love to add! Taroo~ This single gif cheers me right up!

Too many attractive people here, and then.. there's me.
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First time with selfie/make-up and showing myself on here, outcome = fail. xD (Super blurred too, sorry and hair isn't done at all >.<)

This is fake as hell though.
 

("foto verdadeira" means "real photo")

Well...Alright...
 

Too many attractive people here, and then.. there's me.
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First time with selfie/make-up and showing myself on here, outcome = fail. xD (Super blurred too, sorry and hair isn't done at all >.<)

I created account some time ago, but I forgot to put the topic in this thread xD
I am akiko from Poland.
 
My biggest love is J-Rock, since July 2008.
My favorite band is 宇宙戦隊NOIZ, what is uncommon. Because no one listens to them ;_;
The rest of my most favorite bands is PIERROT, SIAM SHADE, Angelo, LM.C, SuG and LUCHe.
 
In 90% of cases lead guitarist is my favorite member in the band xD
So I will not exchange them all xD
I will mention my three favorite vocalists:
- キリト [PIERROT, Angelo, solo career]
- 栄喜 [sIAM SHADE, DETROX, solo career]
- ANGEL-TAKA [宇宙戦隊NOIZ]
 
That's all, so I give a link to my last.fm and tumblr.
On my last.fm page you can see small list of concerts at which I was xD
 
 

I want to cosplay Karma from AvelCain but I really could need some help >< his make up don't work on me, I feel like a prostitute xD
these are two versions AND PLEASE don't tell me 'they look similar' because it's not D: take a closer look & be helpful please ;D
I know that I still need to dye my hair black don't pay attention to it this is just the make up test & I don't know which one to choose
If you've any suggestions how I should do it feel free to tell me (;
 
first verison: (reminds me more of Ryogas current make up tbh, I don't use much red lipstick on this)

 
second version: (with red lipstick, I used more black eye shadow and no Kajal)

I've always absolutely adored Jins' vocals, no matter how aggressive he sounded or 'over the top' it was (over the instruments I mean, since I read a couple of times fans didn't like how loud he was). So I was thrilled when I saw he'd be in a new band. Their first release I really enjoyed, so I'm looking forward to seeing more from them and, hopefully, Jin'll keep improving so everyone can listen happily. 

about x japan
it's not necessary  to like a band but it is good just to have knowledge of their value and why people respect them.
i mean do you understand why  people respect them or like them? then do not try to find why you do not like their music is normal.music taste is personal.
(actually if you can't understand the point of  view of others,despite if you disagree or not with them.you can't make any good argument and support it at the end imo. )

I'm probably going to get hate for this but.. Yohio and Seremedy have a couple nice songs. >.< So yeah, I've been spamming the replay button of their songs such as Our Story and Always By Your Side. But for a while now my main band obsessions have been both Lycaon and Mejibray. :'3

D'aw, I love threads like this. 
 

^Yeah, Miyaviuta~Dokusou~ is glorious. What's My Name?, on the other hand, is the album that made me stop listening to Miyavi for a while. Couldn't get into it at all.

Sandwich de 120 pun?

Too many beautiful smiles, I just can't..! I'm smiling like an idiot at the screen in response. xD
Anyway, my vote goes to...
< - : 3 of course hah

That's your problem. Go listen to a better album and then you'll see what fans saw in him a few years ago. I suggest Miyaviuta~Dokusou~, Galyuu, or even Miyavizm.

I remember reading this thread a while back and wanted to reply, even if I am a bit late. So, here I go:

 

As the title inquires, if you didn`t have Japanese music (VK, Indie, Pop, Idol, Electronic, or whatever you like / love) what would you be listening to, and how would your life be different?

 

I really believe I'd still be listening to the small amount of British/Rock pop and rock I had listened to about 2 or 3 years ago. It doesn't seem like such a long time, and I don't exactly want to be called a 'weebo' since I read somewhere that only listening to Japanese music would make you be labelled one but having listened to it, I just can't feel anything special for the bands I used to listen to in America/Britain. I can't even hear the English anymore in English speaking songs now. xD I feel like if I didn't enter into the VK scene, I wouldn't dress in the way I am. I don't dress that out there, but I purposely and unsubconciously (sometimes, I guess) dress differently compared to those around me because I want to feel individual in a way. If I didn't see the way VK musicians dressed, I feel like I wouldn't try doing anything different with my style. I only hope to dress even more out there, and end up looking like Meto or something. xD

 

How much does Japanese music add to your life?

 

I don't want to sound neutural or negative at this part, but trying to face and answer this sounds a bit tricky. I feel like I enjoy Japanese music on a whole much more than anything else I've ever listened to. It's made me even more interested in Japan, looking up things like even artists/painters or smaller areas of the country. I've always thought, without music, I'll literally be wasting my day doing nothing at all. I feel at peace listening to music, and even better being able to talk to others about it now after having joined. I feel A LOT more confident about myself because, like I said above, about dressing up, I think of a few VK artists as my role models. And I want to continue being more confident in being the person I want to be through this. I want to try more things like my favourite musicians do and, eventually, accept that not everyone are bad like I've been afraid of thinking and believing.

 

Would there be any benefits to not having it, like a heavier wallet or bigger bank account? Or is it just plain worth it?

 

I used to purchase as many records I could on iTunes, but the recent ones I want and have found over here are so expensive, my mother will ban me from her account after I purchase just one. I MUCH prefer having a physical copy of an album, and I know their are websites that you can order from overseas, but I'm not lying when I say my mother is very strict with money, and she always says buying from somewhere else would be far too expensive. So I just get tracks from YouTube or different sites I can find, since I want to join in and understand when someone talks about a particular band/singer. I really do believe, if you're also a fan, then you're sure to say it's plain worth it. It's the same with every hobby/love, I believe doing the thing you enjoy most is just worth your time and money and enjoyment.

 

Do you have irreplaceable friends you found through Japanese music?

 

Having started on here, Tumblr and Last.fm, I feel like I am able to make friends who enjoy the same music I do finally. I know no one in real life who likes Japanese music. I only had a friend who knew about Korea's pop groups, that was the closest I got to having a friend who enjoyed Asian music. But I feel like I might be able to have irreplaceable friends on here, hopefully. I just want to chat about Asian music and learn more about it from others.

 

Has it opened up your life more? Gave you an interest in Japanese culture? How would your interests change if you didn`t have this music?

 

Like I answered in the second quesiton, it certainly has! After speaking with a career advicer, she told me if I have an interest in Japanese music, I should expand on it to help me out with my CV and future job hunting. So I now enjoy reading books by Japanese authors, trying to learn a bit of Japanese, and look at the culture and art. I definitely wouldn't have ventured into this in a wider way if I didn't start listening to it, that's for sure.

 

Note: beware of the typos.. ><

I remember wanting to reply to this thread after reading it a couple of times, and I now know what I have to say with my unpopular opinion, since I had typed up one of them similar in another thread. (Hoping replying to a none-lit thread is okay..) So the first is, I guess, liking Yohio and Seremedy. I've read a lot of responses and opinions on them, but I can't help but enjoy the music and vocals even if they're a foreign music act. The other one I can think of right now is liking vocalists who aren't exactly skilled in singing at all (for example, Tokami's Agato and singer Kana), actually preferring them over a lot of the more experienced/recognised artists. I know it's about personal taste, but I suspected fans/listeners would prefer a vocalist who could hit notes and be listenable the majority of the time. xD

I hope you aren't too bombarded with too much work and things, it's lovely to have you. I hope to see you around then too, it's a pleasure to have spoken with you. ( Haha, I MUST check it out already then damn it, I'm always so late with everything! Will do now that someone has highly recommended it ( : )
 
 
Haha, I thought you might be joking about suc a long message! I'll try to prevent myself, it seems I have a lot of crap to go on about most of the time. Anyway, I really look forward to contacting you again then!
 
 
xD I'm glad I'm not the only one feeling that way at times. I'm more than happy everyone will support each other here so I'm no longer worrying. Trust me, you join in so much, it's really encouraging! Haha, we'll both be doing that then you know. Oh yeah, both those bands were the first ones I checked out and will always be ones I'll keep listening to. Seems to be them for most listeners huh? I can see why! xD I HATE those bands with the weirdest names, with silly symbols not even on the keyboard! I love them really actually, just, not when having to type them up. xD I understand your pain. Let's enjoy Hizumi's god like voice together (it's seriously too bad his voice became damaged, he'll always have one of the best voices in VK) and I look forward to seeing more from you on Last.fm, thank YOU for approaching me. I love discovering new bands so I'm delighted you don't mind helping me out with any that might catch my eye, ta very much. Hope I don't embarrass myself. ><
 
 
Ooh oooh, another fan of Pura? : 3 I won't let you get away either haha. Thanks very much for the welcome, I hope I'll be able to reply to you again some time, all the best.
 
 
Oh yeah! Seriously, there's so many fans, this is great! Thank you, don't mind if I do, I hope I'll be able to join in a bit (just blaming myself, not any of you guys). Ah I see, that's why you're a different colour! Just a bit slow, sorry, I understand now, I hope I won't be a bother. Thanks very much for telling me! I hope we can see each other again, take care now.
 
 
I remember reading some 'shout box's' and a few arguments in them. >< I feel like if I speak my opinion, it's either completely wrong or completely dumb. xD So yeah, that's why I logged off before even trying.. I'll take note of what you've just told me and feel now I feel like I can do it so thank you for your comment. Of course I understand that, I just have no one in real life to talk about the music scene, so I wanted to actually join in for a change somewhere on the internet and I felt I could be happiest here. I've probably repeated myself so much on just this thread so I better stop now ehe.
Get going then and catch him before it's too late!! I son't usually ship people in real life but.. xD Haha, it's very funny and sweet.
 
 
Thanks very much hiroki. (I hope replying now is alright too, sorry) I see on last.fm we're compatability is only in the middle huh? Well, this is a first for me, it's interesting. I love Yuya, he's one of the few male solo artists I enjoy listening to (I don't even know many actually xD). <3 I see you like vistlip as well? Their vocalist is a fine singer, seriously. : 3 You too! I hope we can chat again, goodbye for now.