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This thread was created based on Lycaon's this one is for the BORN lovers or for the ones that liked the band during a certain period. No haters allowed!
Here you can actually post pictures from your BORN collection, your favorite looks, talk about your favorite songs, releases, videos and random scans and pictures.

BORN is my favorite, and always will be!

ZēTēS teaser!

Damn! Why not come to Hong Kong as well?! ;____;

I'm excited! There should be more hype for this

it is announced at ソニックデスモンキー(sonic death monkey) タクヤ(takuya) & 翔人(shouto) birthday free 2-part one-man live at Ikebukuro EDGE at 2016/03/31 that their new single (title not yet finalized) will be released through Like an Edison and little HEARTS. at 2016/05/14, and their another new maxi single (title not yet finalized) will be released at 2016/06/08, although details have not yet been announced
 
 
btw they will hold their one-man live "猿の夏休み～たまには猿人休憩しませんか？～" at Ikebukuro EDGE at 2016/08/18
 
 
SET-LIST at 2016/03/31:
 
Part I:
SE
01.華麗な王子様
02.逃げちゃダメ。
03.らららMY上へ
04.2次元ニューワールド
05.グッバイ、ララバイ。
06.CRAZY MONSTER
07.惚れた女の弱み
 
Part II:
SE
01.2次元ニューワールド
02.華麗な王子様
03.らららMY上へ
04.デス・メロ・ポップス
05.ダメ女子
06.何百何千何万何億年前の物語
07.極上フルコース
08.逃げちゃダメ
09.惚れた女の弱み
10.CRAZY MONSTER
11.グッバイ、ララバイ。
 
EN1
01.CRAZY MONSTER

I don't know if it's actually possible to out-kawaii Gen from 04 Limited Sazabys.
 

Okie dokie people, whose your biases in cuteness and bias in badassery/sexiness?
 
My  imcomplete list of bias in cuteness:
 
Hiyori-(Kiryu) : prettiest chan ever!
Yui- (UNiTE): just that fawken adorable smile!
Yume- (Codomo Dragon) : just a precious widdle cupcake
Takashi- (Kameleo): he just looks so suspiciously innocent
ViVi- (Moran) so pwetty
MiA (Mejibray)- just ugh so beaut
Shindy- (Anli Pollicino)- just so perf
Koudai- (Royz)- surrounded by perverts, he still remain pure
Kazi- (Fest Vainqueur) I just feel happier looking at him 
Jun- (Gotcharocka)- cray cray & soooo sweet
Satoshi- (Lycaon)- thank you very much 8D
 
 
 
 
Badassery of sexiness:
Junji- (Kiryu): dem abs, dat smile 8D
Akane- (D.I.D.) : his voice, his English, his sexibadasseriness
Ryoga- (BORN): dude is cray cray on stage
Drama Queen (Dadaroma) *forgot his name, lead singer* He's just one of those men you feared but respected,somehow
Kuina (Royz)- boy's got a rep
Satoshi (DIV)- our prince of darkness
Hal (Fest Vainqueur) - he likes to perform all sexy like, boys got a dirty mind XD
Die (Dir en grey) 
Kyo (Dir en grey) 
hell the whole band (Dir en grey)
Shohei (Arlequin) just intimidatingly sexy 
Ichirou (Lycaon) drum me baby ;D
 
 

西川貴教(nishikawa takanori)(T.M.Revolution) has established his new company "株式会社 突風(kabushikigaisha toppuu)" at 2016/04/01, for which he has acted as president
 
http://www.toppu.jp/

Big news for V STAR PROMOTION
another member has joined the V STAR family.
A native Japanese whom can speak English.
With our new addition we will be able to bring you more content.
Currently we are looking into the possibility of renting a small office space in central Osaka.
If we are able to do so, we will be able to provide much more content!
More comment videos
Live streamed videos/interviews
And much much more
At the moment we are just looking into the financial side as at the moment, all our work is non profit and basically volunteer.
But we hope to widen the reach of vkei around the world

Yes!
We plan to make standard interviews and in store like live stream events.
Having our own office space will also mean more comment video screen currently there is only one live house in Osaka where it's possible to film a decent quality comment video, other than that the only other option is renting a studio which means a charge every time and a time limit.
On top of that, having our office space will allow us the opportunity to increase the services we offer.
We have some big plans.
But it might take some time as we sort out finances

We have officially sent in our first request to view a possible office space.
This is a huge step for V STAR PROMOTION as a company, and I would be lying if I said it isn't a big gamble and a risk.
But if this works out as planned V STAR PROMOTION will be able to provide much more content and services for vkei fans across the world.
But in order for this to work we will need your support.
So from now please continue to support us.
Let's grow the international vkei community!

they will hold their one-man live tour "天国に一番近い男達" since Shinjuku Zirco Tokyo at 2016/05/29 and up to tour final at Shinjuku ReNY at 2016/08/16
 

So, people, how are you feeling about all the tracks so far? Here's my personal breakdown after looping the tracks yesterday evening.
 
Faves
高級娼婦とカミキリムシ(koukyuushoufu to kamikirimushi)
イオ(io)-PiANO COSMiC-

Like 'em!
「ヨル」と「ヒカリ」(「yoru」to「hikari」)
星屑と形(hoshikuzu to katachi)
アンハッピータイムリーパー(unhappy time leaper)

Aight
ジュピタ(jupiter)
スキ≒キライ
 

ユナイト(UNiTE.) 結(yui) & ALIVE ソラ(sora) will hold their presents ユナイト(UNiTE.) & ALIVE 2-man live "結空(yuisora)" at Shibuya REX at 2016/04/25

Tracklist:
01. 東京、熱帯夜につき
02. 夜想GALAXXXY
03. サクラユメ
04. 甘美な嘘と退屈な薄紅
05. Relic Snow
06. 神様がもしいるなら

8/10 | DIV's unique blend of EDM and rock proves to be a winner!

Never a band to sit idle, young visual rockers DIV have continued their steady stream of releases and christened 2016 with their second and latest EP EDR TOKYO. The 'EDR' in the title stands for 'Electronic Dance Rock', and while electronics have always been present in DIV's music, they've mostly --with the exception of a few b-sides like "milky latte" and "東京ネクロポリス博物館 (Tokyo Necropolis Hakubutsukan)"-- operated on the peripheries: relegated to mood-setting intros, punchy breakdowns, and background frill. EDR TOKYO asserts itself as a more overt electronic endeavor, however. Their last single, the awesome, EDM-fueled "イケナイKISS (ikenai kiss)" gave us a good taste of what DIV's 'EDR' could sound like, and it's certainly served as precursor to the material on this EP.

The blithesome opener "東京、熱帯夜につ (tokyo nettaiya ni tsuki)" borrows some of the EDM elements of that song, but takes them a bit further, as guitars take a backseat to bright, layered synths and atmospheric bleep bloops. The song openly embraces electronics and effectively sets the precedent for the rest of the EP; each song is inundated with lively synth-work and programming that's both varied and meticulously applied. There may even be moments where you'll question if you're still listening to DIV or not; the main synth in "神様がもしいるなら (kamisama ga moshi iru nara)" sounds like something you'd hear in a
, and the heavy, electro-blended guitars in "甘美な嘘と退屈な薄紅 (kanbi na uso to taikutsu na usubeni)" would equally at home in a track by the GazettE, yet they implement all of this without really straying from who they are. This EP proves that DIV have thoroughly invested themselves in 'EDR' and the electronics here neither sound like a gimmick nor are they arbitrary sonic decorations. Every synth sounds like it has purpose and is an inherent part of the song.

Some may worry that the heavy-focus on electronic music may have come at a price, but rest assured, that is not the case. DIV have not neglected 'R' in 'EDR'! Tracks like "夜想GALAXXXY (yasou GALAXXXY)" and "サクラユメ (sakurayume)" have plenty of audible guitar work, yet are still seamlessly integrated with the electronics. "甘美な嘘と退屈な薄紅" and "Relic Snow", which are arguably the harder tracks of the EP, even boast a bit of breakdown chugging. Clever programming also pervades the EP, with the drums alternating between satoshi's live playing, techno kicks, dubstep-snares and more. Throughout EDR TOKYO, this creates a kind of aural symbiosis that draws forth the raving energy of EDM, but equally channels the adrenal charge of metalcore and the buoyancy of styles like pop-rock and pop-punk. In short, the EP still rocks out in spite of DIV's stylistic choices - no, perhaps even because of them.

EDR TOKYO does lose a bit of steam by the last two tracks, though. That particular duo seems to retread similar musical ground as the previous tracks, but that's a minor grievance, as both tracks still maintain enough personality to sustain the EP. Ultimately, DIV have accomplished what they've set out to do: they've successfully accentuated their electronic tendencies while maintaining their rock-oriented outlook. EDR TOKYO doesn't feel like a conscious shift in DIV's musical direction - it sounds like the band simply manifesting more of who they already were to begin with.
 
 
 
 
 
Purchase EDR TOKYO @ CDJapan
 

listen to 東京、熱帯夜につき since the preview until now
i like it !

WAIT! Are you reading my mind or something?
I just thought that they got a Kyary vibe on this song.
I was kind dissapointed, not for they following "EDR", I just think this could have been better than it was.
The tracks I enjoyed the most were 東京、熱帯夜につき and 夜想GALAXXXY.
Last but not less important, It surprises me you giving it a 8, like, I didn't knew you liked this guys.
Thank you for the review.

it is announced at BAROQUE one-man live tour "G O O D M O R N I N G B O Y S A N D G I R L S" tour final at Shimokitazawa GARDEN at 2016/03/25 that their new CD (type & title not yet finalized) will be released in 2016, although details have not yet been announced
 
 
btw they will hold their one-man live "GIRL //SO// SWEET GIRL //SO// BRAVE" since TSUTAYA O-East at 2016/05/13 and up to Fukuoka DRUM Be-1 at 2016/06/25
 

Finally! Can't wait to listen the album ver. of black bane

cool
can't wait to listen
ryo's voice

There's not enough interest or market for it.
 
Remember Tofu records? It folded almost immediately. 
 
Things like Babymetal and Psy are novelty acts; they're exceptions, not the rule. There's no market for music performed in non-English languages in America unless you're, say, targeting the ethnic population of a foreign bands home country (like Mexican rock band Mana touring in America and playing the southwest and west coast). There aren't enough Japanese-Americans, let alone Japanese Americans that listen to visual kei, to bother spending the money to push that stuff over here. You'd lose your shirt, guaranteed. 
 
Anime con gigs work because you have every weaboo in an X-mile radius packed together already. It wouldn't be profitable to come to America and tour and hit the 5-10 major cities in the region playing to smaller crowds, but it IS profitable to play the con. The market is not there naturally, but in this circumstance there is an opportunity to make a quick buck. 
 
Rammstein had a global hit with Du Haust and still do really well when they come to America, but did that mean there was a market for German-language rock in America? Clearly there wasn't.
 
The market itself has sorted all this out already: there were some visual kei fans and they purchased imports, someone like Tofu records thought there might be an opportunity to make some money, there wasn't enough interest and Tofu records folded, and fans are back to buying imports.   
Guys in Visual Kei bands know that if they want to make it in America they'd have to relocate here, learn to sing in English, and work their way up from the very bottom. Chance of success is virtually zero, so they're smart enough to stay in Tokyo where there is an interest in what they do.

Practically the kind of response I wanted to throw in, thank you tetora.
 
You'd have to take into account the dominant ethos of Japan regarding making music "for the certain group" rather than "for everyone" (see: K-music - and regarding my earlier statements about frills and approaches in K-music, even acts in the vein of Jambinai take many hints from Western alternative (especially post-music) to gain this platform of "international relevance"). This could be truly witnessed in VK where they still try to keep their loyalty towards the (small) visual image-endorsing group intact while forgetting about actually extending their scope! I am pretty sure that there's a certain bunch of VK acts who could go for the latter but the overall progress is so sluggish (hence almost everyone admitting that VK is "way far behind").
 
The jury is still out on when will most Japanese scenes finally find a way to overcome this idea of "for the certain group" and promote flexibility towards widespread recognition and eventual acceptance. For now it merely seems like they are intentionally trying to stay inside this "shell of PR isolation".

Wonderful news. As a big CindyKate fan I was hoping Yuui will be back someday.

Nice band pic [2]
I think I found their mascot, a winking owl

^ Oi. *wink wink*