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Probably way too soon to learn the songs and know how to play with them. If the drumming is off the whole show is ruined.

Here is a similar issue addressed by Shounen Jump regarding the manga industry. This letter actually vastly changed the online manga distribution system, including the prompt removal of the biggest scanlation providers / network. Of course, this did not majorly affect Shounen Jump, but has affected the availability of smaller magazines and series to this day, http://www.animevice.com/news/shonen-jump-asks-fans-to-stop-scanning-its-manga/4254/

Interesting posts so far. I would also like to share this older story, I don`t agree with the sentiment completely, but it is still an interesting read for those who haven`t seen it: http://www.japanator.com/visual-kei-fans-are-killing-visual-kei-bands-9146.phtml

Hello, This has been going on for a little while now, but many people are discussing in various places so I decided to make a thread. Nocturnal Bloodlust has also issued warnings on Youtube, and filed violations on users, stating that they will sue all culprits, etc... I would like to share some quotes from Otaking, Co-Creator of Gainax and Evangelion, amongst other works: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2012-04-21/gainax-co-founder-okada-shares-thoughts-on-illegal-copying There is also another quote I remember from the Gurren Lagann era, where one Gainax employee stated: We don`t pay much mind to people wanting to illegally download our product, we focus more on making a product so good that fans will want to buy it. IMO unlike even anime, VK and other Japanese music isn`t structured in a way that permits fans to find it, get into it, or become fans without illegally downloading sometimes large amounts of music. It is a complex situation, but removing all downloads and unauthorized videos online will only harm the industry at this point. There is more I would like to say, but I will just post the most pertinent of my current thoughts at the moment. And yes, although I buy all my music, I still believe downloading is the only way Japanese music stays Internationally somewhat known atm. Thanks for reading.

I hope that they recover, and that they can overcome the trauma of this incident. I do not follow this group, but I know one from another 'team' and she is sweet, hardworking,and an overall great person. I bet these girls were the same way, and it brings an even greater sense of anger and injustice to me to be able to connect how great these girls can be as people, and what kind of injuries and trauma they sustained. I hope the criminals in cases as these can get better rolemodels in their lives and assistance with their issues so they do not become such people, and commit such acts. I will show as much respect as possible to this act and never talk bad about them because they deserve support after this, IMO.

They are making this way too complicated... Their last single I still haven`t heard all the songs from because it was split over so many releases... This one looks like it is going to do the same thing, and even the regular edition wont have all tracks, and you will have to buy all versions to get them. Then you go and make anyone who wants to see the live have to buy two cds because you split it... IMO it is much better business to put the PV on one CD, and the live on another, that way at least the fans like me dont feel so ripped off. I`m not going to buy all versions, I cant even decide which one to buy so I might not buy any if I dont like the PV. It is too complicated, too transparent, and just a pain in the @$$. I like the band, but dont understand what they are doing. Also, I am guessing this is still on Bandsaid? I didn`t see the info anywhere, but it seems likely. I would put them on the same set-up that Codomo Dragon got, that way you can actually follow the releases instead of getting completely lost.

If you dont like what Blackdoll is saying why not just ignore it or state your complete opinion once rather than continuosly ganging up on them and running a thread in circles for two pages.

I know a couple of labels like PSC and DC take data from J-Melo. I have no idea how many people ask for bands to come to places like North America through them, but it would be nice to organize a real petition for bands to come to different locations and see if it ever happens.

Both their last singles are up here in perfect quality.

Hey guys, We live in a time where Visual Kei and other Japanese Music is more available and visible (to those already looking for it) than ever, and where the number of bands we can choose from seems absolutely enormous. Now, there still may be a shortage of bands that suit certain fans, but in general, we see huge numbers of bands in all levels of lower popularity, up to what may seem like a lower number of new `Monster`bands. My Rough Scheme of Band Levels: Struggling Indie Small attendance and sales, sometimes fighting to survive as a band. Indie Anywhere from sustainable sales, to potentially breaking through. I didn`t know these guys were `major` Bands that you would easily beieve (or did believe) were Indie, but apparently aren`t. I can see why they are major Bands that can pack buildings. and ship units, you dont have to look for fellow fans, they are in your face. Monsters The bands that roll with the big boys of pretty much any other genre, they dont have to always top charts, but they get up there and fill big venures whenever. Market Size and Shares? To me, it seems like there are the top dogs in the Major and Monster categories, who take the biggest piece of the pie, and everyone else that may share their demographic will have to work with what is left, and there is usually many bands to fill that area of what is left. I see it as only natural that fans with broad tastes within a certain field would have to settle for buying only their top favorites, or picking and choosing, then downloading the rest that they cant afford. To me, there are many many bands that I like, and dont see it as possible that all fans who adore as many acts as me would be able to satisfy their appetite through purchasing. Naturally, the big bands are going to be the most visible, and the ones getting first share of attention spans and wallets. Distance Between Levels, and a Glass Ceiling? Some artists have this kind of distance between them and bands lower in popularity, like certain huge bands left the stratosphere, and are considered something different altogether to fans and the general public, though there are a few great bands that work with lower bands, and put them over constantly. Then there seems to be a glass-ceiling that stops many bands, like there are only so many fans that some great bands can have, and some account this to a limited potential fanbase, and others think that the band should change, through either their sonic, or visual values [and I find both of these often fail, oft times I see a band try to look more mainstream for example, and they drop off]. So sometimes it seems like a band can only go so far based off of who they are alone. Are Too Many Bands Doing the Same Thing? Either visually, or sonically, does it sometimes feel as if certain acts could gain more traction or become even larger if they didn`t have so many other bands who are now comparative to them? Some styles really leave an impact at first, and then other acts adopt that style, and it becomes sort of familiar, and less of an attraction. Sometimes it may even feel overdone, or give audiences that `been-there-done`that` feeling. Every genre, scene, etc... is getting older, so some may move on, or others may feel that this is a superficial issue. What do you think? Feel free to discuss any kind of Japanese music, and go in-depth with your opinions. Thanks for reading.

Mmm, I can see why there might be some disagreement with Giru being 3 times as expensive, but at the same time, I know that Giru has been one of the top ten most requested and popular Japanese bands with fans outside of Japan, and they are sort of an ambassador of Japanese rock music that act as a gateway for people to get into Japanese music starting from more hard and VK stuff to eventually other bands. So I am optimistic that their popularity and live shows lead to more and more attendance for all sorts of Japanese acts in the future. They are one of the only bands I know that people have listened to or like even if they arent into Japanese music (another being Dir en Grey or Larc or Vamps). Even anime and some video games can lead people into this winding road of Japanese music, so I think it is all one not-so-distant family we are a part of in the end.

Whoooooaaaaa, over 200 artists? That is so awesome. Thanks so much for posting info like this too, I love reading it even if I am not living in Europe. It is great that you spread the word, and I hope the attendance builds.

Okay, I will when I beat this one. I am confused as to what I wanna do, as I realized that clicking the heart rate thing that pops up seems to bring out murderous intent in my characters subconscious, so I dont want to be a bad guy but I dont wanna be a vanilla Whiteknight either lol.

Wassup guys. Victoria Day here so last night I stayed up messing around and played the demo for that BlazBlue Visual Novel game 「XBlaze」 on my Playstation. It didnt have any actual choices besides what you are interested in, that changes the games outcome, but was pretty cool. I dont see too much info on the game, anyone know if it will have actual choices, and can you hook up with the girls? Will teddies be shown? Anyway, I got a little itch for Visual Novels so I am going to play a little of what I have before Wrestling tonight. I think I have one of the Chaos;Head games that I never beat and some eroge, lol.

Cool.

There are a lot of translation and interpreter jobs from what I have been told. One dude I know works in a department for my Uni where he manages relations with Japanese peers and possible affiliates, as well as organizes events with Japanese companies and special guests who can come give seminars at our school. And one of my boys has worked a while in translation, he has done a lot of different jobs for different people, but he said he made the most translating legal documents. He was turned down the first time he applied for it because they need top notch 日本語, but a year later he got it. I am sure there are a lot of possibilites in the future, it is sick that you are going to Japan to study, congratulations, I wish you and everyone else luck.

Fuaaark, Last album was legendary, cant wait.

I wonder if this will in a way be his 'Vanilla'?

I have always liked this PV: PARADOX by MORRIE It features a whole bunch of symbolism, comparisons to pre-existing works of art, as well as historical events, and even some instances that some may think are eerily similar to what would unfold in the future (there is a scene that you could easily compare to 9/11). It creeps me out a little, especially when you dont know if they are really trying to be deep, or just messing around to make an interesting vid or get people talking. Beware of slight nudity that is in the BG of one part. (Fellas, you are going to want to check out the teddies behind Morrie during the later half of the video). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Da4w7sTaW5k

Cool, it brings together different fanbases to gather potentially larger crowds and also gives bands exposure to slightly new audiences, IMO. I liked BORN live too. Eurobrahs getting some cool shows.

I like the look in the PV, the vocalist looks like the 9th inning just finished and he's going to hang with the boys, very cool.