hyura 465 Posted July 16, 2013 I just found this picture I made two years ago on my Facebook page and thought it was an interesting topic. Many people claim that the 'original' VK is already dead but... I think there are some looks that have been around forever and still keep getting copied. Can you think of some timeless looks, too? 1 CAT5 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jigsaw9 6783 Posted July 16, 2013 Haha, I made one like that not too long ago - may I present: the Chain of Fanboyism. Kyo (D'ERLANGER, late '80s) --> Kiyoharu (Kuroyume, early '90s) --> Kyo (Dir en grey, late '90s) --> Kyouki (Grieva, 2012-) (also notice the name similarities, lol) 5 hyura, ronluna, CAT5 and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Takadanobabaalien 3607 Posted July 16, 2013 I think one of SUGIZO's look is still copied, have no pics tho. Fun to see pictures though, post more 8D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pretsy 1343 Posted July 16, 2013 Pete Burns appreciation post...3...2...1...GO! http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lcptzdZxrT1qae2lfo1_500.jpg Morrie (Dead End) http://blog-imgs-38.fc2.com/p/r/o/providence0708x0520/200912102219541ce.jpg Ryuichi (Luna Sea) http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lt30imd7Mj1qlf9g8o1_500.png Shuuji Ishii (Cali-gari) http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/_/21959879/HAKUEI.jpg Hakuei (Penicillin) Though we might safely assume that both Shuuji and Hakuei are inspired by Pete Burns' latest efforts...which you can google-image search by yourselves (warning: you might get horrified) @hyura: I think Das:Vasser's vocalist had same-ish look, if I remember correctly :/ 3 hyura, ronluna and Number Girl reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JukaForever 758 Posted July 17, 2013 lead guitarists and pink hair, I keep seeing it every so often Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hyura 465 Posted July 17, 2013 @hyura: I think Das:Vasser's vocalist had same-ish look, if I remember correctly :/ He did! Seems like I didn't include him because I didn't have a 'portrait'-style picture like for the others. XD I didn't even know the white-streak of hair was still going on tbh. Thanks everyone for posting! And yes. Pink haired guitarists. Hide (X Japan) http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1dunoltuAiI/Tb8LmZVOJuI/AAAAAAAAAGU/aGMElDLCYkk/s1600/hide0908.jpg Sugizo (Luna Sea) http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/28/Sugizo_in_S%C3%A3o_Paulo%2C_Brazil_2011-11-09.jpg/399px-Sugizo_in_S%C3%A3o_Paulo%2C_Brazil_2011-11-09.jpg Kaoru (Dir en grey) http://www.freewebs.com/dirufansite/kaoru26a.jpg Jun (Phantasmagoria) http://www.jame-world.com/_pic/pic/2330-a.jpg Aoi (The Gazette) http://www.jref.com/forum/images/imported/2010/12/16659447968817554318270-1.jpg 1 Number Girl reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Takadanobabaalien 3607 Posted July 17, 2013 I don't think that counts though, it's just a color lol (not even the same hairstyle). Of course it's going to be used. Kaoru did however have same pink hair as Sugizo did earlier. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Umi_Niwa 31 Posted July 17, 2013 Awesome thread I was thinking more in the lines of the roles in visual kei. Like the girly girl image is pretty common for some bands (girly bassists in this case).I happened to find very similar looks of Rame and Emiru. 1 CAT5 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mitsubana Posted July 17, 2013 This thread is awesome!!! Thanks for sharing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DogManX 179 Posted July 17, 2013 Jigsaw, just got a new addition to your picture list above Only found that pic, but it's kinda obvious he's trying to copy Kyo (Deg) more than anything else- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jigsaw9 6783 Posted July 17, 2013 Haha, nice one! Even better that Grieva and DIAURA are on the same label, lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pretsy 1343 Posted July 18, 2013 Axl Rose-like look (aka bandanna with long hair aside + jewelry/crosses/bracelets + shirtless) appreciation post: (since I can't look for certain pics I will post videos AND pics through which you can check these looks) Hiroshi Kyono (The Mad Capsule Markets) - 1993/1994-ish http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UVpC6KLq8Q Kiyoharu Mori (Kuroyume) - 1997 Hakuei (Penicillin) - 1998 (almost close, he did perform without that sleeveless jacket though) Gara (Merry) - 2009 (sort of close to looks above) If you have more similar looks like that (especially from 2000 and so on), then go ahead and reply 1 Umi_Niwa reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ikna 1225 Posted July 18, 2013 The singer of nuvɔ:gu reminds me of Pete Burns as well. And then there is also big hair (mostly red or with some red strands) + face mask look which seems to be very popular in visual kei. Hide has done it followed by Die from Dir en grey, the guy from Avelcain and Haru from Grieva. There are a lot more, at least face masks were the thing in the 90s and are still beloved fashion items in visual kei. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-timecapsule- 1233 Posted July 18, 2013 Loving this thread! It's really lovely to see that you people actually care about the influence of looks (and it's emancipatory importance) within the scene! (no sarcasm) Please post more Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronluna 17 Posted July 20, 2013 adding to Axl Rose list, Uesugi Shou of ex-WANDS, now on Nekodamashi. He is a fan of Axl Rose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ikna 1225 Posted July 20, 2013 ^you forgot MERE REVEIL. But then Lanus Dune, Ruellia & co. were all connected because they shared members and they tried to be trve old skewl... so kind of logical that they look very similiar. Oh, and Kyouki also did the Obscure PV look Hm... does Mao's Rosario look count as Obscure inspired too? (Edit: okay, I have overlooked that small Sadie pic you have already posted, Peace Heavy mk. I am really blind or too tired right now) 1 PsychoΔelica reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seikun 317 Posted July 20, 2013 Some seem coincidental to me and others plain copy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miyuu 40 Posted July 20, 2013 lol indeed the name similarities with kyo not only the image .never thought of it before also lycaon guy copies slash i can say more about obvious influences that i see in many jrockers than timeless image.sorry if i am out of subject.most copies i can think are of most jrockers with kiyoharu at some style of his career.except kyo old look. you can see it in guys like byou(screw),singer of lycaon,even in tsuzuku(mejibray) but is not a blatant copy.you just can see clearly the influence.i am sure there are more i can't think right now.and omg if i see one more guy with kiyoharu tattoo.i never understood why so many guys are infatuated so much with kiyoharu more than anyone else.after him is kyoand then hide and maybe hakueione of most obvious examples is koichi likes hakuei PENICILLIN - RAINBOW pv - YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kie4cmfUero sorry if i am out of subject.and he obviously likes gackt 1 Umi_Niwa reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peace Heavy mk II 7200 Posted July 20, 2013 Hasn't he been trying to be Gackt since like 2004? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seikun 317 Posted July 20, 2013 Hmm, I tend to think some styles become the pattern, just like in any other music styles. Goths have their patterns, Punks have their patterns, and so on. So they repeat sometimes. Like most Visual Kei musicians (at least in the near past) wore the typical Visual Kei hairstyle inspired by the super saiyajin hair. Some are just coincidence. Meguru Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Umi_Niwa 31 Posted July 22, 2013 I want to mention a certain trend makeup-wise. I think this was started by Tatsuro and MUCC (correct me if I'm wrong) way back and been done by at least a few other bands, especially Metronome/Fukusuke. I may have seen others too but I can't recall right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Umi_Niwa 31 Posted July 22, 2013 Hmm, I tend to think some styles become the pattern, just like in any other music styles. Goths have their patterns, Punks have their patterns, and so on. So they repeat sometimes. Like most Visual Kei musicians (at least in the near past) wore the typical Visual Kei hairstyle inspired by the super saiyajin hair. Some are just coincidence. Meguru And you know who ~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hyura 465 Posted July 22, 2013 Another look that is still around and hasn't changed for 20 years is the 'prince' one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites