hiroki 5521 Posted November 2, 2016 (edited) Translated from official announcement: Quote To all fans of RAVE: We had announced in August that RAVE's guitarist Mikuru will be indefinitely pausing band activities. Following further medical examinations he was forced to undergo long-term treatment. He was determined to return to resume band activities and fought hard against his illness, but unfortunately he passed away on 2016/10/26 4.51am. We respect Mikuru's wishes to not disclose details of his illness. This is a notification to everyone who loves RAVE and Mikuru, for whose support we are extremely grateful. The wake and funeral were held for family and close friends only. Fans can attend flower-laying ceremonies which will be held in Fukuoka where Mikuru grew up, as well as in Tokyo. (details below) [...] The remaining members of RAVE will carry Mikuru's dreams and do their best to bring RAVE forward. Please continue to support the band. Flower-laying ceremonies for Mikuru Date: 2016/11/14 Time: 4pm - 7pm Locations: Fukuoka DRUM Be-1 and Shibuya ZEAL LINK B1F Event Space More information can be found below. Edited November 2, 2016 by hiroki 9 -NOVA-, Zeus, Aferni and 6 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-NOVA- 3027 Posted November 2, 2016 (edited) This really sucks... This kills me more because his last tweet was him re assuring everyone he will return once he was all better... Edited November 2, 2016 by -NOVA- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eiheartx 1310 Posted November 2, 2016 The fuck is this shit ._________.; RIP 😧 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yuuya Miyagi 57 Posted November 2, 2016 i want to cry (T_T) RIP Mikuru Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Devilish_Eye 1168 Posted November 2, 2016 Holy fucking shit... I'm speechless.. Rest in peace dear Mikuru ; ; Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suji 8317 Posted November 2, 2016 Totally blown away by this...RIP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Takadanobabaalien 3607 Posted November 2, 2016 Feels weird because I saw them live once... Can't believe he's dead. Rip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aferni 2381 Posted November 2, 2016 This is depressing.. R.I.P. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
echo 547 Posted November 2, 2016 I have no words..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hiroki 5521 Posted November 2, 2016 i'm pretty much out of tears at this point. thanks for everything mikuru and have a good rest ♡ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGM_Oficial 1964 Posted November 2, 2016 Oh. It's so sad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ada Suilen 652 Posted November 2, 2016 Oh my... I don't know what to say... so shocking... R.I.P. Mikuru... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricchubunny 2013 Posted November 2, 2016 i cant believe.... rest in peace. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunny 1140 Posted November 2, 2016 Terrible news for such young age musician... R.I.P. Mikuru-chan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tetsu_sama69 1119 Posted November 2, 2016 Wow... and he was always so full of energy... R.I.P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smilesxchibi 265 Posted November 2, 2016 Incredibly heart breaking was looking forward to his return and wanted to see them all stand kn stage together as a whole again.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waru Chibi 142 Posted November 2, 2016 Totally sad - there are not many words left Rave was such an awesome band also live. I wish the best to all his dear fans, friends and family Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Licio123 181 Posted November 2, 2016 Ouch... not familiar with the band, but it always sucks. RIP, Mikuru Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
visualcrisis 7 Posted November 2, 2016 So sad. RIP Mikuru Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huniefoxx 9 Posted November 2, 2016 I'm crying right now... Rest in peace. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waru Chibi 142 Posted November 2, 2016 (edited) may i have your ears: I just beg you not to discuss which illness he had cause the familiy does not want this. I know some members of his family and therefore I plea you not to discuss too much about it. Thank you PS: I am not going to answer any mails or questions Edited November 2, 2016 by Waru Chibi 2 suji and Elazmus reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites