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Yeah that's how they looked tonight at the live. The live was so amazing and they showed the PV at the start of the live!!!!!!
 
I love them so much more now.... It was sooooo fun!

After their last live with Ryuya, they were all pretty cordial and goofing around. Ryuya stage-dived (dove?) at the end, too, plus they did a 6-shot photoshoot with fans who bought their album at the live. If Ryuya had left on bad terms, I think he wouldn't stick around for the signing/photoshoot. He seemed like a cool dude to me at least.

I actually really like this post and I agree with Yoshiki but honestly it only goes as far as hearing it from someone that is also Japanese and has been in the game since the start!
 
The older guy that cringed at western vkei band and thought it made it look uncool, I'm not to sure why... If they were bad then ok but honestly vkei is always a work in progress even some of the most well-known artist have bad vocals and maybe would do better with some training but for me as long as a person is doing what they love and I like what they bring to the table I'll follow them. If it's not my cup of tea then I just find what I like somewhere else.

LOL I just messaged you this same thing hahahahahaha. That is wayyyyy to weird....

I actually really like this post and I agree with Yoshiki but honestly it only goes as far as hearing it from someone that is also Japanese and has been in the game since the start!
 
The older guy that cringed at western vkei band and thought it made it look uncool, I'm not to sure why... If they were bad then ok but honestly vkei is always a work in progress even some of the most well-known artist have bad vocals and maybe would do better with some training but for me as long as a person is doing what they love and I like what they bring to the table I'll follow them. If it's not my cup of tea then I just find what I like somewhere else.

I respect what you're saying, but it's not ruined because I wasn't into them yet in the first place. I only had a piqued interest and they've let someone ruin their image. If they kick him to the curb I'll come back. I really don't like dealing with bands who have this kind of drama surrounding them. It's not fun for me.

I've always thought of vk as something not exclusive to Japan. The reasons i believe western vk gets so much dissaproval is because for the most part people that attempt vk that are non Japanese come off as cringy or just not as good when compared to vk bands from Japan. Elitists will argue vk is exclusive to Japan but i dont think so. When it comes to vk Japan does it best but that does not mean no one else should attempt it. Western vk bands arent as common... but if we truely want to see vk grow we should encourage those that do attempt vk. Visual-kei has several influences from other subgenres and it ended up adding its own unique aesthetic and became something new. If people had shun vk for taking influences several years ago it wouldnt have become what it is today. Im happy to hear Yoshiki's stance on this. Thanks for sharing this 

The other day I met YOSHIKI.  I was at a showing of We Are X in Oslo, Norway.  Norway doesn't have a huge VK scene so I was happy he had come.  It turned out to be his first time in Norway.
 
I asked him "Can western bands be visual kei?"  -  He laughed and replied "Of course!"
 
So I followed up with "If a western band is to be visual kei, is there something they must adhere to, in terms of style or aesthetic?"
 
He explained VK is more of a mindset, born out of them feeling like they didn't really fit in anywhere.  As he said, they played "super heavy" and "super soft" music.  He also told me about a festival he hosted recently where the bands were everything from metal to pop, and there was even a band that didn't play music (that got some laughs around the room).  He summed everything up by saying it really isn't a genre, but more of a mindset allowing yourself to be as creative as you want.  And it also generally has makeup.
 
I am summing these things up from memory.
 
So here's my take on VK:
1.  You must be influenced by Japan/Japanese music (because after all, it originates from Japan). 
2.  Make creative use of makeup/visuals. 
3.  Be somewhat diverse in terms of style. 
4.  Be doing your own thing confidently (basically:  be true to yourself, because people and fans can see through you being a cookie-cutter).
 
So basically, no you don't have to have a lolita in the band.  One member doesn't have to wear a surgical facemask at all times.  You don't have to have death-metal growls in your music.  Some music fans within genres and subcultures get really elitist and that gets irritating, especially when people say that VK is only Japanese (so is glam-metal only truly American?  Can you not make Brazilian samba music if you aren't from Brazil?).  VK is unique in that it is vague but also has a meaning.  A band alone isn't just "visual kei" but "visual kei rock" would be a better indicator.  I think in that sense, the addition of the term "visual kei" before "rock" to me would indicate the above traits I listed, like being influenced by Japan, be somewhat "different" in terms of makeup/visuals and potentially have a diverse musical style.
 
I had a blast meeting YOSHIKI.  He's a funny and nice guy, and it was an honor having him in Norway.

@あなたはもう一度やったThank you<3 I'll try to see if I can pick it up from little hearts

@-NOVA-@-@ signed.....

The band has announced that pre-orders through Tower Records will include a signed poster.
 

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So according to this message posted on the official twitter, you can purchase Nisshoku from Little hearts shops and mail order shops. It'll be available in other locations later, as they are currently waiting on consignment.

Their new single will be released on 2017.12.13.
 

@hirokiThis sounds really good toooooooo <3 They are on a roll!!!

Yeah his cleans are really nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Loving it tooooo

Dang  these guys are good <3 
 
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Love the new lineup, but please bring Ayasa back. She is such a QT.

@-NOVA-maybe live dates to be announced haha!
 
Looking flawlessss<3

Airish will disband after their current performance schedule (I'm assuming it's at 2018/1/5 as that is the last live listed on their OHP) and their planned best album and new album will be rescinded.
 

Their new single will be released on 2017.12.06.
 

 
 

Their new album 「JUKE BOX」 will be released on 2018.01.17.