Lily 106 Posted February 26, 2012 Some days ago my Japanese friends sent me a link: http://www.raphael.jp/ It's a counter and the last day is Kazuki's birthday (7th April). I don't know what does it mean, but it's very interesting... After La'Mule and X-Japan they'll come back too??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LIDL 692 Posted February 26, 2012 Curious! Better not putting my hopes up for nothing At worst maybe another best of release? Dunno how they would revival without Kazuki, curious! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lily 106 Posted February 26, 2012 They had some concerts after Kazuki's death in 2001. But they said that without Kazuki Raphael can't exist... So I don't know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Furik 832 Posted February 26, 2012 This would be exciting but i'm not sure how I feel without Kazuki. I never got into Raphael much but I am a fan of 'rice' so this would be interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lily 106 Posted February 26, 2012 This would be exciting but i'm not sure how I feel without Kazuki.I never got into Raphael much but I am a fan of 'rice' so this would be interesting. I think it'll be like rice... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saishuu 3220 Posted February 26, 2012 Well, they probably need the cash, so a couple of revival concerts would make sense. In case that's what it is, I hope they bring in some nice guest guitarists. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yukami 5086 Posted February 27, 2012 I don't like rice. Hopefully resurrect Raphael. +_+ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nick 10212 Posted February 28, 2012 rice is a good band after all, but it can't be compared to raphael. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trombe 22025 Posted February 28, 2012 btw rice will have important announcement at their one-man live "trial 0406" at Harajuku ASTRO HALL at 2012/04/06 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lily 106 Posted February 28, 2012 @Trombe Yeah, that's the same announcement I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yukami 5086 Posted February 29, 2012 I hope that the announcement of rice is the separation and the announcement of Raphael is the resurrection xD P.S. sorry for the fans of rice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LIDL 692 Posted February 29, 2012 Might be hiatus for Rice, anything is possible until the news out. But i am not sure how to feel over reuniting. Didn't they disbanded to respect Kazuki than to keep Raphael going with new member before? Like Lily said earlier. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lily 106 Posted February 29, 2012 Yeah. Last time I talked with their producer Hirai Koichi he was acting so weird. He said things like Kazuki came back and he is here... I didn't understand what happened, because he respects Kazuki so much and never said things like this before. And one year ago I made some Raphael tribute song and I uploaded to Myspace. Hirai Koichi listened them all... I don't know why. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alucardius 933 Posted February 29, 2012 Hm..I don't think rice will seperate...they just bring out a new single in march so this won't be a good final,ne?! I'm pretty sure this will be some Tribute Revival of the band...not expecting something new...maybe if they got some new found unfinished stuff of Kazuki ^^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lily 106 Posted February 29, 2012 Raphael has some unreleased song like Elf no juutsu or Dear. Maybe they'll record them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yukami 5086 Posted March 1, 2012 best method to remember Kazuki to relive the band? @Mister : what happened to Lily? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LIDL 692 Posted March 1, 2012 @Mister : what happened to Lily? Was referring to her post on page one, #3, the second line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lily 106 Posted March 1, 2012 best method to remember Kazuki to relive the band? Yes, but not like X-Japan... Some concerts or a best album is ok. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yukami 5086 Posted March 1, 2012 I agree, although I would like something more... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki No Sai 5736 Posted March 3, 2012 I hope that the announcement of rice is the separation and the announcement of Raphael is the resurrection xDP.S. sorry for the fans of rice Suck my d*ck !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yukami 5086 Posted March 3, 2012 ^ I'm sorry, I do not like rice... is my opinion and you should accept it as another... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Champ213 1858 Posted March 3, 2012 rice are good, but Raphael were a lot better, my favourite Jrock band of all time. However, I'm a bit sceptical about revivals, they're rarely as good as they were before. But I guess a few revival lives don't hurt anybody, and if there's a DVD for it I would buy it right away. A Best-of seems a bit pointless, it would probably just contain most of the stuff from "Fumetsuka" and "Singles". Some unreleased or even some re-recorded old stuff would really be the best I could hope for. If they record some new stuff but it ends up sounding like rice, they could just release it under rice anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nick 10212 Posted March 3, 2012 this thread makes me feel like listening to raphael. *goes listen to 「…」～或る季節の鎮魂歌～* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lily 106 Posted March 3, 2012 I'm afraid of a revival a bit... Because Raphael means Kazuki for me and I don't think I can call them "Raphael" without him anymore. For example I can't respect X-Japan since they came back... I love rice, their music suits to Yuki's voice and don't want them to disband. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki No Sai 5736 Posted April 1, 2012 Now there is the name of the line up of the band ! Yuki, Hiro, Yukito (!!) and Kasuki ??? ! Really excited with hte Yukito come back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
