MaikoMizu

弾丸 NO LIMIT
 

 
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Members:
 

未夢 -Miyuu-
Part：Vocal
Birth Day：12/11
Bloodtype：A
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Leo
Part：Guitar
BirthDay：8/1
Bloodtype：O
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ちか -Chika-
Part：Bass
BirthDay：4/23
Bloodtype：O
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悠介 -Yusuke-
Part：Drums
BirthDay：10/21
Bloodtype：A
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So I saw this band for the first time about a year ago and to be honest, I wasn’t very impressed. I saw them again this past week and I was so surprised! They seemed like a totally different band! Or they had a completely different energy! or something! Being right in front of Miyuu definitely helped ^_~ and the fact that he threw his towel at me during the last song of his set didn’t hurt either *not biased* lolol
 
Any other fans out there?? ﾙﾝ♪ヾ(´∀･｀*)ﾉヾ(*´･∀｀)ﾉﾙﾝ♪
 

So I gathered the data out of this thread:
https://www.monochrome-heaven.com/topic/26485-your-top-10-favorite-visual-kei-bands/?page=1
and put it into excel, sorted from highest to lowest and have found the top 10 favorite visual kei bands according to the community. Most of this list will surprise no one but I thought there might be some interest.
 
Note: I didn't include 'honorable mentions' on this list just the poster's top 10. I also didn't include rank data in spreadsheet because it would be too much effort and some posters didn't rank their list.
 
1. Dir en grey (28 votes)
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
It comes as no surprise that dir en grey are number 1. Everyone on this forum knows who they are and they are probably the most influential VK band of the last 15 years. Next.
 
 
2. D'espairs Ray (22 votes)
 

 
 
An alternative metal band loved my many during their time and one of the most popular 2000s VK bands. Sadly their vocalist Hizumi caught a rare throat condition and the band was forced to disband for the sake of his health. Still many people have fond memories of these guys and their music was well liked in both Japan and overseas. Known for their energetic live shows.
 
 
3. The GazettE (19 votes)
 

 
 
Another extremely popular band from the 2000s. Many people love to hate them and many people hate to love them but whenever they release something, the VK community catches on fire. It comes as no surprise seeing these guys here.
 
 
4. Malice Mizer (17 votes)
 

 
One of the most influential VK bands of the 90s and one of the few 90s VK bands that overseas fans have actually heard of. Playing a distinctive style of visual kei, symphonic/gothic rock and neoclassical darkwave, they have a small but legendary discography and there still are many bands imitating their style to this day. They faced many challenges throughout their career that people on this site probably know already (lead singer quitting to become a celebrity, death of their drummer) and eventually disbanded (or "indefinite hiatas"). 
 
 
5. Lynch. (16 votes)
 

 
The most popular 'nagoya kei' band of the last decade or so. They have been churning out multiple releases a year since 2004 and while many people call them mediocre, they still have a lot of dedicated fans who follow their every release. Their concept is "uniting heavy music with beautiful melodies".
 
 
6/7. deadman / Girugämesh (14 votes)
 

 
Deadman were a nagoya kei band from the 2000s. A bit surprising to see them this high but it seems they have a strong cult following on this website. They're music has strong alternative rock influences and they're releases were very well received during their time. 
 
 

 
 
Girugämesh were a 2000s visual kei band who mostly sticked to nu metal and metalcore throughout their career. They were really popular in the international VK community while nu metal was dying in the west but became an internet meme after being featured on a Sakuracon anime convention advertisement. Their newer releases were poorly received but many people hold their early discography in high regard. They broke up in July of this year and it was the biggest VK break up of the year (so far...).
 
 
8. Renter en soi (13 votes)
 

 
 
An alternative metal band from the early-mid 2000s loved my many during their short time active. People praised Satsuki's voice, their atmospheric production, and the band's ability to write strong melodies in an alternative metal style. They broke up in 2008 before is was cool but they still hold an important place on many VK listener's ipods.
 
 
9/10. Buck Tick / DIV (12 votes)
 

 
Regardless whether you think Buck Tick qualifies as a visual kei band, you cannot deny their huge influence they have had on the looks and sound of visual kei as a whole. Forming in 1983, their music includes a wide range of influences including gothic rock, alternative rock, post punk, darkwave and electronic music. They are hugely successful in Japan and many of their releases are regarded as classics. If you like VK than these guys really are an essential listen.
 
 

 
The newest band on this list (formed in 2012) and the only band on this list leaning towards the pop side of visual kei. Honestly I didn't know these guys were this popular but it appears they have caused quite a stir in the community while I wasn't looking. Sadly they are disbanding in October so if you are in Japan this will likely be your last chance to see them live.
 
 
 
And for those interested, numbers 11-20:
- 9GOATS BLACK OUT (11 votes)
- MEJIBRAY (11)
- MUCC (11)
- LUNA SEA (10)
- Versailles (10)
- 12012 (8)
- AvelCain (8)
- Cali Gari (8)
- Kagrra (8)
- Plastic Tree (8)
 
 

Today was good. I met a bassist today and he said he'd like to jam sometime ^^

DaizyStripper will perform along with Matenrou Opera on October 12, at Shinjiku Blaze.
 
Sono, Yu, Yu-Giri and Nao gave a brief interview.
 
Source:
https://daizystripper.com/contents/62023
 

The most I've spent on a band is around $160 possibly 200 if I want to add items where they're in a compilation. 
 
I'm not exactly sure what it is that I like about the band but their material (music) puts a smile on my face and I still follow their new projects/bands.

thank god they'll continue nonetheless! 
they are pure love with their mega catchy music!

<3

@Valicious& @Biopandacoming through yet again for an amazing selection and price! 


 
GALEYD - precious heart -FOOL'S MATE EDITION-
SUG - I SCREAM PARTY (1st Press w/ interchangeable jacket of bassist, Chiyu) &  Life 2Die

It feels good to have the Galeyd discography complete now ^^
 
 

whoaaaa It's been a while! (man I'm loving the new site design)
 
soooo here's some random doodles to update this dump!
 

 

 

 

 
 

Got Coldrain's Final Destination and Nothing Lasts Forever in the mail today, all I'm missing is their Fiction and 8AM singles and Until The End (the songs are on the U.S version of The Revelation anyway) next up is their Live DVD's whenever I can afford those xD

バラライカ - この門をくぐる者、一切の希望を捨てよ
SIN. – DAYLIGHT (Type B )
 

How much Japanese do you know?
 

 
Poll suggested by the always glorious @fitear1590!
 
To submit a poll for the MH POLL OF THE MONTH, P.M @beniwith your poll question, choices, and state whether it's multiple choice or not.

I suspect this depends on the contract the band signs. If they negotiated a good deal, they should continue to get royalties from CD sales (though this is probably a very small percentage). Otherwise, all of the money goes to the record label..
 
(that's just my theory, based on things i've heard about western entertainment industries. i have zero actual knowledge of how it works in japan..)

so many times i read the lyrics of a song and realize that some parts are sang in english (there are times when you can't tell)

I'm not as into it as I used to be, but neither have I replaced it with anything else. I have my few favourites and I keep actively listening to their new stuff, admittedly usually a bit late though, but I don't search for new, listenable bands anymore. I'm utterly convinced that only this small circle of bands can make good music, and if they break up I just move on to their next projects. 
 
New bands are hard for me to listen to. Not because I think "everything new sucks" but because I simply have no affiliation to the new bands. I've always found new stuff to listen to by just following ex-members of something I have listened to previously, but now it seems that the endless flow of new bands has dried up in my case. Either I already listen to the new, active bands (in the case of BFN and Kameleo), or they suck (GOTHAROCKA) or they've disappeared or nearly disappeared (CO- from Futurism Boyz, the ex-members of Dali, Shun from Vidoll). 
 
Meh, I've still got Kiryu and Kameleo. *shrug*

@Valicious& @Biopandacoming through yet again for an amazing selection and price! 


 
GALEYD - precious heart -FOOL'S MATE EDITION-
SUG - I SCREAM PARTY (1st Press w/ interchangeable jacket of bassist, Chiyu) &  Life 2Die

It feels good to have the Galeyd discography complete now ^^
 
 

Sometimes I feel like I'm too old for vk, but then I go to a gig and see grandpas and grandmas headbanging and jumping around with everyone so I figure I'm still good haha. I tend to fall out of the vk scene when I go back to the states and feel further from the bands I love, but when I come back to Japan the excitement is there again. It's like @ぺるしゃ猫said, it's a lot easier when you're living in Japan and can be a part of it all. It's also easier to find new bands since you can see like 5-8 bands in one night.
 
As far as shitty bands forming recently, I'd say that I agree, but I think shitty bands/artists are popping up in all genres of music. I figured that's just me getting older. Don't all generations think that their generation of music/tv/everything was better than newer generations?? lolol despite that, usually I can find something that interests me ^^

Not as into it as i was before but its so nice 2 come across killer bands from time to time. 
 
Been bumping Awoi A LOT this summer.

Angry driver = Trombe, cartoon characters = MH staff, guy laughing = me.
 
 
Sorry, I just had to...

The ultimate gaming question, WHICH HASN'T BEEN ASKED BEFORE!? We may have had similar threads, but nothing with asking this in particular. So, what do you personally prefer? Do you have any reason why? Or are you not fussed, or can't even decide? Has one got more of the games you love?
 
Feel free to discuss and debate!

if anyone was curious, here's hiro's old band:

 
^ and that's hiro.

I preordered the steelbook with the soundtrack.
 
loooong time fan. I thought 13 was impressive. 14, well..... if the gameplay is consistent, then it will make up for the weird 3D look of the characters. Kyo looks like a white dude lol.

Fucking trash.