Katt

Gotta love La' royque de zavy 

@Katt please....no more.....

Some of the worst shit i've seen in the VK fandom in a while is from tiktok. 

oh god no, but I totally agree on the resiliency part. 

Some of the worst shit i've seen in the VK fandom in a while is from tiktok. 

Lol
Plot twist : you're that guy
Nonetheless this forum is resilient and I'm glad we don't have any savages here

whoaa long time no photo of me. just playing with some makeup cuz it's halloween. feeling very vk 😎
 

we owe all that lobotomy to the decomposing corpse of the trans tumblr and I'm proud of their tireless work

Some of the worst shit i've seen in the VK fandom in a while is from tiktok. 

Children. 👶
 
Yeah that's been going around lately.  ^^

It's really not that bad here. Compare this place to somewhere like netphoria where they tear Billy Corgan a new one every day...
 
There's a tendency to be jaded with the scene because it hasn't really progressed. Many newer bands are just trying to reclaim the glory of the past. But that's the point; it's a niche scene. Bands form and break up sometimes in just a matter of weeks. It's ridiculous, but that's just how it is.
 
I still see excitement for new releases all the time here. No clue what that person on reddit's on about.

I like sukekiyo but their prices are stinking horseshit. Especially now when many of us have been stuck at home for almost a year without income. Come the fuck on.

Do not go on visual kei tiktok. DO NOT.

https://jrocknroll.com/an-interview-with-gunix/3/
ENGLISH Grammar/Spell Check thx to @Katt
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Not everyone is familiar with the world of GUNIX yet, please introduce GUNIX with some nice words. 
K-BOM: GUNIX is a rock band with the concept of us being a modern form of cyberpunk. Our musical genre can be described as EDM+LOUD MUSIC. What sets us apart from other bands is that we are also a band with a female and a male vocalist. Also, we are always trying out new things. We are a five member band with Vo. Ami & K-BOM, Gt. Arly, Ba. Matsubai and Dr. Toyotetsu. We as a band are all calm and interesting, we all take our music very seriously and we love it with our whole heart.
 
When and how was GUNIX formed? How did you all meet?
K-BOM: GUNIX was formed around the end of March 2020, and we started our activities in August. Of course while forming the band we also got stuck in production due to the shitty epidemic known as the coronavirus. We got to know vocalist  Ami by a recommendation from a music vocational school. 
 
Japanese contains a lot of Kanji, so which Kanji would you give to GUNIX
和 (wa, harmony)
This is because we value Japan’s unique melodies, sensibilities and harmony. We are a world-class band that has a unique sense of connection in our music.
 

 
Currently we live in the world of Corona. Is there something you have learned in these difficult times?
K-BOM: We have learned that it is very important to have connections and relationships with various people. We have to learn how to adapt because the coronavirus epidemic divides us as people.
 
Does Corona have any positive impact on your life?
K-BOM: Well, we can thank the coronavirus because it led to the formation of GUNIX, which I’m thankful for.
 
Why are live shows so important for a band?
At least to us, a rock band can’t be a rock band without performing live. We don’t want to limit ourselves to just releasing material online either.
 
So, you wish that fans come to your shows right? Why is that so? 
For the time being, please come to our lives. Right now we live in a difficult situation in which both artists and visitors ought to spend some money.
 
 
Which Kanji would you choose to express yourself?
K-BOM: 楽 (easy) 
Because I’m always trying to have fun at anything and everything! I consider myself a hyper positive person! 
 
What made you decide to become a bandman?
K-BOM: After seeing LUNA SEA I was longing to be a vocalist and a guitarist, however after seeing PIERROT I really wanted to become a vocalist. Well, also to me, being a bandman is a way of life. 
 
What’s the biggest challenge of being a bandman?
K-BOM: The biggest challenge is that people end up just quitting like it’s some school club activity. Being a bandman to me means that you should never give up.
 
Out of these two, which do you prefer; a bar or an izakaya? Where do you like to drink the most?
K-BOM: I only drink when I’m at home.
Matsubai: I like to drink, but I also like to eat. Specifically, I like social drinking while talking with people around a big table with plenty of food.
 
Everyone smiles and laughs, so what makes you smile and laugh?
Ami: I’m the type of person who is always smiling even if there is nothing to be smiling about.
K-BOM: I don’t really laugh.  
 
Until now, what’s your most played CD?
K-BOM: DRAGON ASH ｢LILY OF DA VALLEY｣
Arly: RADWIMPS「絶体絶命」
 
It’s really great to stand on stage and do a show, right? Isn’t that the most amazing thing?
K-BOM: There is no point in living if you wouldn’t enjoy it.
Toyotetsu: That’s right! I don’t think the time on stage can be replaced by anything else. 
 
Do you face any problems when you perform your shows?
K-BOM: Right now, due to corona, it’s difficult to share my voice to many people. It’s hard because a venue can only allow a limited amount of visitors inside.
 
How do you get your inspiration for making new music?
K-BOM: It’s like taking a bath, a bath filled with music with your favorite songs and new music you never heard before. 
 
What’s your favorite place to write a new song?
K-BOM: I’m always writing with all my focus in my own studio. I really focus on creating songs of perfect quality. 
 

https://gunix.thebase.in/items/35179820
 
Why is the album titled “WIRED”?
K-BOM: WIRED means awakening or addiction, also it fits our musical style. Beside that, our previous releases are named WIRED1 and WIRED2 so we thought let’s create a “WIRED” series for this year’s releases.
 
What was the main inspiration for creating “WIRED”?
K-BOM: CORONA. This unusual situation felt cyberpunk which became the origin.  
 
What do you want listeners to feel while listening to “WIRED”?
K-BOM: First, the craziness which you will get surprised by, later you feel the loud parts however you will also notice a bunch of pop aspects too. 
 
How was the recording of “WIRED”? Did you have any problems recording the part?
K-BOM: The process of finishing the songs together was creative and exciting. Arly really did do a good job. He did a great job on the arrangement and putting our recordings together with our engineer.
Ami: It really was lots of fun to record all the songs! Most songs of GUNIX’s have a high key, so it was really difficult to hit the tones well, also the chorus wasn’t easy. I had trouble with the many parts of the songs and the many harps. It was fully loaded.
Toyotetsu: I didn’t have any problems with it. I felt good about being allowed to do it freely, while keeping the open-ended vibe of the song. (smile).
Arly: When we were making the unique concepts for our songs, we tried to create an intense but tight sound.
 
Are there any fun and interesting stories about “WIRED”?
K-BOM: There is a point where a song just floats by, like an idiot.
Ami: K-BOM, Gt.Arly, and I do like to record background sounds together. Everytime when Arly made a mistake in timing or rhythm, K-BOM scolded him (which happened almost every time), which was super funny and interesting to me personally.  
Toyotetsu: Well it’s not really interesting, but we were able to create our first album as a very unique and strong piece. 
 
What’s the inspiration behind the lyrics of “WIRED”?
Frustration? Because we live in a shit world, there are many people who are shit. We are the shittiest creatures in the world, so to speak.
 
What did you enjoy most about working on WIRED? 
K-BOM: For me, I enjoyed the food breaks between the recording periods. 
Ami: We recorded each song together, mixed it, mastered it, and finished it as a collective.It was a lot of fun to watch the process of creating a CD as it was completed.
Toyotetsu: Watching the production process, it was great to see how each song was completed.
Matsubai: The production process includes not only songs, but also jackets, music videos, and many other things, and that’s when we start to see WIRED as one piece of work. Our song ZERO GRAVITY was the last song which we matched to fit on the album. 
 
Could you please share some self liner notes about each song of WIRED?
1. INVADE
This is an instrumental song with the theme of aggression.
 
2. ZERO GRAVITY
Zero gravity is the theme, so that means that there’s nothing to lose! That’s the message of the song.
 
3. WAVY TOXIC
It’s written with the idea that the only way for us musicians to survive is to keep chasing the waves of life, we shouldn’t give up on trying, so we have to make sure that our dreams never stop existing.
 
4. IN SIDEOUT!!
This song was written when the state of emergency was declared. Now we came to the point that it’s time to release all passionate and emotional feelings inside your heart. 
 
5. MAKE SOME NOISE!!Feat.GUNIX
This is Ami-chan’s immensely badass PARTY SONG that we helped contribute to.
 
6. BANG MY HEAD
Let’s head-bang until our heads hurt so much that our heads burst.
 
7. PARTY MONSTER
This is also PARTY SONG. It’s a very uplifting song.
 
8. SiN-METRY-SiN
This song has symmetrical lyrics and singing parts. It’s fun to listen to because of the VOCALS swapping back and forth between singers.
 
9. #wonderland
It’s a song about a song which goes viral with a hashtag on twitter. It goes viral because everybody loved it when we played it at our lives.
 
https://open.spotify.com/album/2BIKkHuGRLZUKtIR7XXKPQ
 
 
Can you tell us about the MV shooting of your MV’s INSIDE OUT!! and WAVY TOXIC?
K-BOM: While shooting the music videos, I wore a mask and it felt like I was running out of oxygen.
Arly: While we were recording WAVY TOXIC, I slammed my PC with my guitar. I almost broke my PC but my guitar didn’t even get a single scratch. 
Toyotetsu: INSIDE OUT is a very rough PV. WAVY TOXIC is like a hardcore PV, and I hope you can feel the difference in tension in a good way.
Ami: INSIDE OUT!! is a MV created from off-shot videos which we took during our activities. We took the off-shot videos and we simply edited them from scratch, so I guess you feel the handmade love in the video! (smile) 
WAVY TOXIC was quite a long shoot, and since it was during the Corona period, we had to create it with only a few people on hand, so we had to move around a lot, and we had to give our very best.
 
 
Matsubai: INSIDE OUT!! is a collection of videos taken during the time between the formation of the band, all the way up until the official band photos were taken. So, we didn’t shoot any special videos but everything happened after Dr. Toyotetsu joined the band as an official member, so it turned into an emotional video. 
When we did shoot WAVY TOXIC it was raining like crazy. (laugh). I decided on our costumes and hairstyles that day, but I only brought a few costumes with me, so I was stressed out trying to keep everything dry.  On the shooting day location there was also an e-sport match going on, so you can see the word “e-sport” written on the wall and there are a lot of computers in the video. That day we also got the chance to take a peek at the location where they were filming an e-sport event. I was really was amazed by it (Laughs)
 
 
 
Please tell us a little bit more about the concept of the MV’s
K-BOM: The concept is cyberpunk. So I just thought about how to express the feeling of cyberpunk. To me, it’s to feel the end of the world.
 
Please tell us a fun background story about the MV shootings.
K-BOM: When we were filming our music video, we also used a CG composite by using a greenscreen. It was interesting to see how everyone was moving in front of the greenscreen.
 
What’s the ultimate goal for GUNIX in the future?
Matsubai: I want to do all kinds of things which are harder to achieve in our current situation. I want to perform at outdoor festivals, oneman shows at large venues, touring all over the country and abroad!
 
Why do you think someone should listen to “GUNIX”, what’s your unique point?
K-BOM: Because of our unique sound and the way we present and promote ourselves. The GUNIX’s sound is made for male and female twin vocals in mind, it’s quite unique. I also don’t think there is any other band like us with a modern cyberpunk concept.
Ami: One of the strengths of GUNIX is that it doesn’t get stuck in some trivial pattern that someone else has decided for us. The themes and atmosphere of the music keep changing, so It never gets tired of listening to it, and you will find something new every time you listen to us.
 
We came to the end, please give your final message to your fans. 
K-BOM: If you’re reading this, please share this interview, because we want to be active and known overseas as well.
Ami: There’s not a day that goes by that someone doesn’t listen to GUNIX. I’m going to give my best to make that happen. Our goal is to take over the world!♡
Matsubai: Right now I cannot promise you to play a live show in your area, which is very sad. We live in a time where the world is turned into turmoil. Yet GUNIX was formed and shaped and we made it this far, we will always keep going on and deliver our music to everyone. Thank you very much for your support. 
Toyotetsu: I will continue taking support from those of you who are addicted to the unique sound and style that is GUNIX. We are taking everything to the next level on stage, so I’ll see you at our next live show!
Arly: The first album from GUNIX is now complete. You have to listen to it!
 
 

When I was looking through and fixing things, seeing Rei's answer literally made me laugh so hard, certainty was a highlight of my week. 

Yeah, I hope that the kylone still had some of the money laying around and some got back to the old man. 

this was one of the best interviews so far! thanks for doing the god's work m(_ _)m
 
 
 
my fav parts xD ❤️
(and yes, Rei, you can touch my boobs whenever you want 💋)

Thanks to @Katt for some "question help and spell/grammar check!"
 
You can read this interview also on J'ROCK'N'ROLL!!
https://jrocknroll.com/interview-with-nightingeil/3/
 
Japanese version
https://jrocknroll.com/interview-with-nightingeil/2/
 
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We are living in a global pandemic, so how are you currently dealing with the corona issue?
 
Vo. Kon: I just leave the global corona problem to the experts.
Gt. Kaie: I’m soooo tired of it.
Gt. Nao: I’m taking more precautions than just following the general measures.
Ba. Rei: I don’t take any special measures, because I think, if you get it, you’ll get it. 
Dr. Hakuya: I just endure it, and I’m aware of myself to stay safe and healthy.
 
Japan is full of Kanji, so how would you describe NightingeiL with just using one Kanji?
 
Kon: 傷 (kizu, scar): I guess because we are a naive and sensitive band.
Kaie:血(chi, blood): Because it’s or underlying concept.
Nao: 色 (iro, color): We have a dark image, but we have different nuances in various aspects.
Rei: 闇(yami, darkness): Because we are a two faces band
Hakuya: 夜 (yoru, night): It’s the opposite of the brightness of the day, we as a band can live without light as a nocturnal character.
 
And how would you describe yourself with just one Kanji?
 
Kon: 無 (Mu,nothing) Because I want to think about anything at all.
Kaie: 楽 (Raku, easy) Because I am an optimistic person.
Nao: 猫 (neko, cat) Because I can’t live without this creature.
Rei: 陰 (Yin,shadow) Because I’m a gloomy person.
Hakuya: 喰 (Ku, eat): LIVE is a one-shot soul life, I’m performing on stage with the intention of eating and swallowing everything!
 

 
In 2012 you disbanded once, and in 2017 you guys returned back, has anything changed?
 
Kon: We had a member change and we are a 5 member band now, also what we want to express has expanded with those changes.
Kaie: To me it feels as if we started a brand new story.
Nao: Of course the members changed, but I don’t think that the inner core of NightingeiL has changed.
Rei: The color of Solei has become darker.
Hakuya: We understand each other better and also our new members own input of their sound and entanglements ideas.  
 
Why did you decide to use the name NightingeiL as a band name?
 
Kon: We chose the name NightingeiL to express life, love and death.
 
What made you decide to use your stage name?
 
Kon: I can’t remember it anymore, I chose it too long ago.
Kaie: A character in the manga To-y is also called Kaie.
Nao: It’s a part of my real name.
Rei: My name is of no particular origin, but my fortune teller advised me to change my name because it doesn’t have any pluses.
Hakuya: From the anime “Bleach” from Byakuya Kuchiki, the first captain.
 
We are all influenced by someone or something so what are your musical influences?
 
Kon: Many bands and artists have influenced me. 
Kaie: Punk at its core, also hard rock and positive punk. To keep it short, I like LUNA SEA.
Nao: Of course it’s Japanese visual kei music, but nowadays I don’t care much about the genre. If I think it’s good music, I’m influenced by it.
Rei: I like Zi:Kill and Merry Go Round.
Hakuya: 90s J-POP.
 
You all play an instrument (vocals included(smile)), but what made you want to play your instrument?
 
Kon: Because I didn’t have to spend money to buy an instrument.
Kaie: I just happened to be in charge of it.
Nao: My dad had a guitar at home.
Rei: I’ll skip answering this question because it’s an impure motive.
Hakuya: My parents played the drums as a hobby, so we had a drum set at home, so also I started to play the drums for fun. 
 
So please tell us which type of instrument you use. 
 
Kon: I’m using SHURE BETA58A. 
Kaie: The tones I play are almost straight from the amp. 
Nao: The current guitar I use is one I painted myself.
Rei: I’m using Warwick JAZZMAN.
Hakuya:  My drum set: TAMAdrums starclassicBirch.
Hardware: TAMAdrums
Cymbals: Zildjancymbals
Twin Pedals : AMAHA FP9310
 
Talking about memories, what are some of your favorite memories?
 
Kon: Our emotions after we finish recording together..
Kaie: Can’t choose, so I guess all of them.
Nao: Our live shows and also our daily life together.
Rei: That I am finally able to perform with the legends which I saw in magazines as a junior and High school student. 
Hakuya: Our live shows at big venues and touring around.
 
You’ve been in the music industry for a long time, so what has changed the most since the start of your career?
 
Kon: I stopped to compare my own band with other bands.
Kaie: I don’t have too many expectations anymore.
Nao: We don’t have to be bound by certain stereotypes anymore, we can express ourselves in different ways.
Rei: Our hair was up to our waists, however now our haircuts are shorter. 
Hakuya: Our music and attitude towards the band and how to enjoy it has changed.
 
And what’s the secret to staying active for so long?
 
Kon: It’s finding the good balance between yourself and bandmates, also too keep up a healthy distance between each other.
Kaie: Because I love what I do and because we have people who support us.
Nao: We love our music and we respect each other, which leads to good relationships between each other.
Rei: We don’t get into conflicts easily because we don’t play as a band on a regular basis.
Hakuya: The most important thing above all is that we all love playing music and we are having lots of fun while doing it. 
 
Which song do you think is most popular under fans and what’s your own favorite song?
 
Kon: Our most popular song is “吊り下げの恋”. And my own favorite is “その手”
Kaie: I guess that our most popular song is “吊り下げの恋” and “白い森”. My personal favoriets are “その手” and “彼女と空腹” 
Nao: There are various of popular songs “吊り下げの恋” “12秒間” and “水銀”, but my own favorite is “孤島の彼女”
Rei: “吊り下げの恋” a song which is easy understand, so it’s loved by many people. My own favorite is “孤島の彼女”. 
Hakuya: 歪んで走る and 身代わりの人
 
You have a lot of introspective lyrics, where do you get your inspiration for writing lyrics?
 
Kon: I take inspiration from everything that happens in my life.
How do you write and compose your songs?
Kaie: We bring our ideas to the studio, and turn them into a real song together.
Nao: When we write a song idea, we turn it together into a song.
Rei: Based on our ideas, we create the final song together in the studio. 
 
How has your songwriting changed as you have gotten older?
 
Kon: If you wonder about the lyrics, they haven’t changed.
Kaie: Basically, I haven’t changed at all.
Nao: WE haven’t made any big changes, but we’re not trying to omit them with negative energy, but we’re trying to affirm them and trying to absorb them. 
Rei: It’s getting simpler.
 
Due to Corona, you weren’t able to perform live earlier this year.  How has this affected you? How did you deal with it?
 
Kon: No, problem at all, we didn’t have any live show planned.
Kaie: We’re just in the middle of a hiatus, so…
Nao: We weren’t able to make any plans originally, so it didn’t really affect us.
Rei: It didn’t interfere with NightingeiL’s activities, so I just gave my dogs attention during the self-restraint period. 
Hakuya: I’ve been doing some personal activities, so I was able to perform live. However I wasn’t able to do any activities for about 3 months during the self-restraint period, so in that meanwhile I just practiced at home. 
 
When you are standing on stage, do you face any challenges?
 
Kon: I’m always wondering how I can betray my audience in a good way. 
Kaie: To keep doing stuff easygoing, just to be natural and not being afraid of what I’m doing. 
Nao: Just to have fun. 
Rei: I always feel sorry for my dog to let her stay alone at home.
Hakuya: To stay calm, if you stay calm you are able to enjoy the live show.
 
Why is it important for (rock) bands to play lives?
 
Kon: To feel alive.
Kaie: Because it’s fun.
Nao: It’s the most fun to do and more importantly it’s not only fun with the members but also with the audience. 
Rei: It’s a great way to earn money.
Hakuya: We want people to see us because we’re alive.
 
What’s the most important thing that has happened to you in your music career so far?
 
Kon: Being into this current state now. 
Kaie: To be able to meet a lot of people.
Nao: That I am blessed with my musical friends.
Rei: Everything.
Hakuya: Playing with my favorite artists and supporting them.
 
Some years have passed since your last release, can we expect a new release soon?
 
Kon: If it’s expected we’ll release it, we are also considering digital distribution. 
Kaie: We’re looking at it positively!
Nao: Maybe yes, maybe no, I’ll give my best.
Rei: Would love so.
Hakuya: We’re currently considering it.
 
What’s the biggest challenge of being a musician?
 
Kon: To stay yourself.
Kaie: To absorb things without losing yourself.
Nao: How to deal with music.  
Rei: To not get fat and not to age (becoming unattractive). 
Hakuya: To keep loving and enjoying it. 
 

 
Have you ever thought about performing overseas as NightingeiL?
 
Kon: If you have an offer for us, we’d love to consider it!
Kaie: I would love to go abroad!
Nao: Currently not.
Rei: It’s hard because it makes me feel homesick. 
Hakuya: I always wanted to go abroad.
 
Kaie tweets a lot of anime, but what are some anime’s everyone watched as a kid?
Kaie: Can’t really tell, just check out my tweets. 
 
What’s your ultimate goal for the future? 
 
Kon: Sokushinbutsu. (To become a Bhuddist mummy)
Kaie: My goal is as long as I can enjoy my life, it’s the best life I can have. 
Nao: filial piety (laugh)
Rei: To own lots of dogs.
Hakuya: To be a respected musician and not just a band member.
 
Please tell us your beliefs and/or mottos as an artist?
 
Kon: Where there is will, there is a way
Kaie: Don’t beg, win, and it will be given to you.
Nao: The first thing to do is to make something that you are convinced and confident about.
Rei: It’s going to be a long story, so we’ll have to come back to it another time.
Hakuya: I always like the drums, hit the drums, and push the ensemble to the next level.
 
Please write a last message to your fans and readers.
 
Kon: If you haven’t been exposed to the world of NightingeiL yet, this is a great moment to start.
 
Kaie: The reason why I can take it easy is because there are people who are waiting for me. I am sincerely grateful. Although we are a peculiar band, we are looking forward to your continued support.
 
Nao: Nice to meet you. My name is Nao, I play guitar in NightingeiL. Thank you for taking the time to read this interview. I hope you will continue to support us.
 
Rei: Please let me touch your boobs when we meet. (laugh)
 
Hakuya: Thank you for your support. I’ll always play the drums with my heart and soul. I will continue to play the drums, which is my life’s work, and I will continue to work hard every day to provide you with a comfortable and pleasant sound. I will continue to be a band member, musician and drummer for the rest of my life.
 
 
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Thanks to @Katt for the grammar/spell check!
 
Read on jrockrnoll
https://jrocknroll.com/interview-with-rana/3/
 

RANA, thank you very much for accepting this interview! 
 
To know you a little bit better, please introduce each other with a funny comment.
 
Vo. AME OTOKO AME (雨男雨) ↓
Ari’S is a multi-talented guitarist who can do everything and anything.
Sola is a drummer with a five-dimensional sensibility. 
 
Gt. Ari’S ↓
AME OTOKO AME, is a serious, stoic and seamless person. But he is also cute and unexpected too. Funnily enough, when he’s drunk, you can have more mature conversations with him.
Sola, is a natural and easy-going person, but he sees people and things in a different way that makes him dependable. When he’s drunk, he likes to act like a sumo wrestler.
 
Dr. Sola (昊) ↓
AME OTOKO AME, is sensitive and stoic. He is quite versatile as he can compose and write lyrics and draw oil paintings. He is also very  mischievous when he drinks.
Ari’S, he is outspoken and an honest person, and on top of that, he has great talking skills.
 
Japanese contains a lot of Kanji, so which Kanji would you give to RANA? 
【真】[Truth] One’s true self, “truth”, is an attitude that we all share.
Also it can mean that we are a band that pursues the creation of great and pure music.
 
Also which Kanji would you choose to express yourself?
 
AME OTOKO AME →  【雨】 Rain, I have a gloomy personality.
 
Ari’S → 【無】 Nothing, No waste, no pressure, nothing at all…
 
Sola → 【心】 Heart/spirit, Even when playing music, it’s the most important thing to live as a person.
 
Please tell us about your encounter, how did you all meet?  
When frogman Jack-©︎ and AME OTOKO AME met each other, they talked about the need for musical notes “rain” to bring inside the modern world and so they planned to start a band to bring  that kind of “rain” to the world. AME OTOKO AME asked his former band mates Ari’S and Sola to join him and so RANA was formed.
Dir&Pro. Jack-© is a frog, right? Why does Jack-© look like a frog? Explain a bit more about the image of Jack-©.
We don’t know if he is a human being who has turned into a frog, we don’t know if humans are disguised like frogs, honestly, we don’t know the truth I guess you could say? But he is the planner of RANA and he’s the one in charge of us behind the scenes. 
 
What was the reason why you became a bandman? Was there anybody who inspired you to become one? 
AME OTOKO AME → I thought it would be lots of fun, I like hide and Ulfuls (ウルフルズ). 
 
Ari’S → The first band I copied was SHAKALABBITS, and that was really fun.
 
Sola → I love music and music saved my life. I started playing drums naturally because I loved to beat to the rhythm of music. The band who inspired me firstly would be the German heavy metal band HELLOWEEN.
 
Being a bandman isn’t always easy so, what’s the most difficult thing about being a bandman?
AME OTOKO AME → Mental strength.
 
Ari’S →  I guess for me, it would be to stay motivated?
 
Sola → To earn money and to stay alive?
 
RANA has an interesting worldview, so could you tell us a little bit more about RANA’s worldview?
The perspective of humans and other living things and “rain” is also an important keyword. While “rain” seems a bit negative and depressing to modern people, everything is inextricably linked to each other, and because there is something negative, there is also a positive. If we can see it all in such a kind of “light“, the message is that “negative” isn’t just always something “negative“.
 
Why did you decide to use “RANA” as a band name? And what does it actually mean? 
Rana is the human condition from a perspective that crosses the boundaries of living things. In keeping with that theme, we could have also used any non-human creature.
 
AME OTOKO AME → So the word RANA felt right. 
 
Your costumes look trendy, so what about your costumes for RANA? How do you decide?
We choose the ones that fit our music, based on fashion trends.
 
Due to Corona your activities and appearances of live shows have been postponed. What would you want to accomplish when you finally can stand on stage? 
AME OTOKO AME → I want to increase the number of fans we have in an audience!
 
Ari’S → Our first step is to make our lives a success. Then the next step is stepping up higher!
 
Sola → It would be nice to have an environment where we can enjoy our live shows as we did before, but it will be difficult to do that for at least a while. But we won’t let that stop us from performing even better and we want to give everyone better shows than before. 
 
Being on stage, what’s the best part of it?
AME OTOKO AME → The best part of being on stage for me is  pouring out a song with a strong message and a hard sound. Also to introduce ambient surround synths, which is rare in live houses which expands the range of sound expressions.
 
Ari’S →  For me, it’s when i’m faced with lots of smiles and when I’m covered in sweat!
 
Sola →  I like it when there is a vibe, with intensity the genuine feel of live sounds. The drums in particular are an instrument that directly expresses emotions, and I want you to experience it for yourself.
 
What’s your biggest inspiration for making music?
AME OTOKO AME → Happiness, anger, sorrow and joy.
 
Ari’S → When you find preciousness in your everyday life.
 
Sola → Both sides of Sorrow and anguish, Ugly parts such as outrageous incidents and beautiful parts such as nature, art, and human goodness.
 
How do you decide on the title of your new song?
AME OTOKO AME → We decide by trying to be as original as possible.
 
Please give us some fun comments about the release of your 1st EP “蛙の詩” and 1.5 EP “蛙の悪戯”.
【蛙の詩】 Is our first release, so we thought a lot about the band and the message we wished to convey, and we made it.
 
【蛙の悪戯】 We created this EP during the Corona restrainment period. We did the entire process online, from arranging to mastering, also it was a good period to test the band’s teamwork.
 
Please tell me about the composition of the EP. How did you write and create the new songs?
AME OTOKO AME →  We composed the EP by using smartphone voice memos and D.A.W.’s (Digital Audio Workspace).
 
Do you have any fun comment to tell about your MV’s to “蛙の悪戯” and “蛙の詩”?
蛙の詩 is the front side, 蛙の悪戯 the back side of our image.
For the MV’s, we had a meeting with the director and left everything up to his own imagination. 
 
Why did you choose the titles “蛙の詩(Frog Poem)” and “蛙の悪戯 (Frog Mischief)” for your 1st EP and 1.5 EP?
AME OTOKO AME ↓
1st → The title track [蛙の詩(Frog poem)] is used as it is.
 
1.5th → Since the theme is unhappiness, it’s a mischievous frog who can be compared to God’s mischief.
 
What was your main inspiration for both EP’s?
AME OTOKO AME ↓
【1st蛙の詩】→ The desire to reset what you’ve gained, your pride, and your ego, and to start over, straight away.
 
【1.5th蛙の悪戯】 → Negative, yet realistic emotions in everyday life, such as sad events and unexpected misfortunes.
 
Please tell us about the artwork and any other production efforts for both of your EP’s.
【1st蛙の詩】 On the cover, Jack-©︎ is observing us humans in the rain, and on the back, we have included a hopeful image of sunshine after the rain.
 
【1.5th蛙の悪戯】  Jack-©︎ stands in the street with the colors reversed. He’s looking at the  other side of the world.
 
→ 1.蛙の詩
The world is full of complaints, yet despair and hope are linked with each other. This song tells you, no matter how you feel, you always can make a fresh start and try again.  
 
→ 2.Llluvia
Creatures that humans treat with a convenient interpretation is usually done by human pattern is drawn from differing perspectives.
 
→ 3.耳カラ脳ヘ
You who behave pleasantly in everyday life.
You who are obsessed with meaningless envy and information manipulation.
The stimulus melody given to your mind via this song surely breaks your stress.
 
→ 4.ハルガサク
Like a flower that blooms around…
The proof of our lives continues to bloom in our memories.
 
→ 5.オタマジャクシの詩。
The things we’ve gained and lost.
We were upbeat and depressed.
Plus or minus 0.
From today, let’s live well again!
 
→ 1.  Tranquilio
–Show your fists, not words.–
Aggressive and emotional.
An authentic rock number.
 
→ 2.  20% FORECAST
-Sun then rain, then…–
Funky & groovy sounds.
It’s a POP SONG that shakes your body.
 
→ 3.  僕らはみんな観ている
–When you look into the abyss, the abyss is looking at you.–
A dark side mid-tune song with aggressive sounds and solid lyricism.
 
→ 4.  Social Minority
-D-on’t stop, go where the impulse leads you.-
This is a new level rock number with epic melodies and dramatic developments.
 
→ 5.  他人には見えない力で動いてる
–To the unseen you, who keeps doing your best. –
You know, I’ve got an upper sound that I’ve been working on.
A powerful, straightforward ale song!
 
→ 6.  悪魔の子
-Happiness is like a bubble that disappears when you cross a line.-
A lyrical message song that questions modern society.
 
What is your favorite music genre?
AME OTOKO AME → J-POP
 
Ari’S → Rock, metal, anime music, classics and everything in between.
 
Sola → I like listening to rock music, anything loud, anime songs, electro, etc.
Basically, I like a whole lot of different things, but mainly quiet and dark music.
 
What are your favorite bands?
AME OTOKO AME → My absolute favorite is X JAPAN.
 
Ari’S →  Recently I have found myself listening to Band-MAID.
 
Sola →  Some of my favorite bands include, Chouchou, Radiohead, 光田康典, ClariS, amazarashi etc. As for Visual Kei, I have found myself listening to Kizu a lot.
 
What is your favorite local food?
AME OTOKO AME →  Soba noodles.
 
Ari’S → Sanzoku-yaki is my favorite local food.
 
Sola →  I also like Soba noodles.
 
What is your favorite drink?
AME OTOKO AME → My favorite drink is black coffee.
 
Ari’S →  Mine’s whiskey.
 
Sola →  Lately, I’ve been drinking non-sugar latte coffee.
 
What are your hobbies?
AME OTOKO AME → I’m really into watching movies.
 
Ari’S → My hobby is that I’m into gaming.
 
Sola → Not much, I like to collect clothes and manga and I like to watch anime.
 
What makes you smile? 
AME OTOKO AME → People make me smile. 
 
Ari’S → Mo—ne–y♡money。
 
Sola → Cute people/characters and Alcohol
 
What’s your own habitat? 
AME OTOKO AME → My habit is that I like to act suspicious.
 
Ari’S →  I have lots of habits, but I always try to care about people’s opinions, so I am mindful.
 
Sola → Being Dark-hearted, unpredictable, fickle.
 
Where is your favorite place in Nagano Prefecture?
AME OTOKO AME → My house.
 
Ari’S → I like the countryside and the mountains of Nagano Prefecture.
 
Sola → The places where I can feel the beauty of trees, forests and mountains are my favorite places.
How would you like your fans to support you? What is the most important thing you want to receive?
AME OTOKO AME → We’re very happy when people like our songs, and it’s very rewarding.
 
Ari’S → We’re very happy when people try to get to know us and tell us what they think of our music in their words.
 
Sola → We’re happy when people express themselves honestly in words, or when they like and retweet us. It’s best to be able to convey excitement through sound and appearance.
 
How do you feel that you also have foreign fans?
AME OTOKO AME → I feel Ve-r-y happy about it! 
 
Ari’S → We are just grateful that you found us before we even started!
 
Sola → I’m very happy! Someday I hope to meet you in person.
 
Corona is a global problem today. How do you, as an artist, face it?
AME OTOKO AME →  We’d like to put more effort into our video productions, so that we can present RANA on the internet in a style for when we don’t have the opportunity to present our music in front of so many people.
 
Ari’S → I think that the conventional wisdom of the entertainment industry will not be accepted at all in this day and age, so we have no choice but to continue to search for entertainment that meets the needs of the times.
 
Sola → Of course, we will make efforts to control the infection, but we would like to continue to communicate with our fans without losing against the virus. 
 
What’s RANA’s ultimate goal for the future?
AME OTOKO AME → Making a living out of music.
 
Ari’S →  World domination!
 
Sola →   I would like to tour and perform at big halls, we’d like to one day tour abroad too.
 
Why do you think we should listen to RANA? What do you think is unique about RANA that other artists don’t have?
We are not limited only to just Visual Kei, our music is pure, free and has lots of diversity. 
 
Do you have any beliefs or mottos for your fans as an artist?
AME OTOKO AME →  I want to be an artist who can gently push those who want to live positively.
 
Ari’S → I would be happy if I can be the energy to live tomorrow for you. For me, your smiling face gives me the energy to live for tomorrow.
 
Sola → Give color to your days, put your fantasies in reality, music will snuggle up your loneliness. 
 
We came to the end, please give your final message to your fans. 
AME OTOKO AME → As RANA we are a newcomer in the music scene,, so please give us you support. 
 
Ari’S → We’re not able to do our activities as much as we would like because of the constant holding down, but we definitely do anything to be able to meet you, so please come to meet us! 
 
Sola → thank you for taking the time to read this interview. Hopefully we will be able to meet more and more people. We will do our very best to make you love us even more!
 
 

I feel bad for that old man. This fake kyo better rot in pieces behind bars. 

Dexcore - Metempsychosis
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picture taken while listening to jiluka at 4am. please help me i haven't seen sunlight in ten thousand years

I ain't saying anything... but pictures don't lie.

it's just one of those days ig

Besides finding Vk related items in resale stores, the best two experiences for me was going to a Mitsuwa and hearing "I for you" by Luna-Sea, and then going to a generic weeb store in a small shopping center and they were blasting an cafe, nightmare, gazette, and miyavi lolz.