Paraph 826 Posted March 25, 2019 (edited) ライカエジソンの運営主体であった株式会社ライカロリーポップについて、本日午前10時に破産手続が開始されました。 株式会社ライカロリーポップ破産管財人である柴田義人弁護士は、破産手続の開始直後に、原宿店を除く株式会社ライカロリーポップの事業を株式会社フォーラムに譲渡したので、ライカエジソンの運営は、今後、株式会社フォーラムにおいて続けていくことになりました。残念ではございますが、原宿店については本日をもって閉鎖されました。長らくご愛顧いただいたお客様には心からお詫び申し上げます。 今後、原宿店で予定されていたイベント等については追ってご報告します。また、債権の届出等、破産手続については、破産管財人の事務所にお問い合わせください（03-6864-3007 info on Twitter. Apparently closed today due to bankruptcy filing? Unsure if permanent or not or if it affects all locations. Not understanding full translation. Edited March 25, 2019 by Paraph 5 esurkareality, Miku70, Gesu and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juuichi 27 Posted March 25, 2019 not surprised when I went earlier this year I was the only customer, and there was hardly any cds (1/3 was probably dir en grey/sukekiyo lol) vs. 10+ yrs ago during vkei boom when the shops were packed with cds top to bottom 2 Miku70 and suji reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kiryu999 3336 Posted March 25, 2019 It sucks. Hope the one in Shinjuku won't close, it's one of my favorite place for vk music and the staff are very nice 1 VkBrutaliaN reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frayed 404 Posted March 25, 2019 Supposedly just the one in Harajuku is closing Forum is taking over the rest. Yeah, Mejibray’s Forum. And the one who’s recently taken on Diaura. 2 3 yomii, Komorebi, Doesn'tEvenGoHere and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Komorebi 2193 Posted March 25, 2019 46 minutes ago, Kiryu999 said: It sucks. Hope the one in Shinjuku won't close, it's one of my favorite place for vk music and the staff are very nice Everytime I go I see people there and they hold a lot of instores in that one, so hopefully it will stay afloat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suji 8317 Posted March 25, 2019 Basically their company Like a Lollipop filed for bankruptcy which is why the Harajuku store is closing and the rest are getting new management. That's really depressing, but I'm glad the other stores have survived, I'd love to go there someday. They're one of the best vk stores to shop from. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrenGun 2261 Posted March 25, 2019 was there one in harajuku? never went there also in that store were never instore events. So easy a place people just don't know and forget. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frayed 404 Posted March 25, 2019 31 minutes ago, BrenGun said: was there one in harajuku? never went there also in that store were never instore events. So easy a place people just don't know and forget. Yeah, it was a very small location. Not ideal for events, but great for a day of shopping of Harajuku. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrenGun 2261 Posted March 25, 2019 19 minutes ago, frayed said: Yeah, it was a very small location. Not ideal for events, but great for a day of shopping of Harajuku. Harajuku also changed in a few years a lot... I doubt many vkei fans go there shopping nowadays. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frayed 404 Posted March 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, BrenGun said: Harajuku also changed in a few years a lot... I doubt many vkei fans go there shopping nowadays. Yeah I was just thinking that; Closet Child is gone too, right? Wonder if it’s a sign of it falling out of fashion? (At least as far as trendy youth goes.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suji 8317 Posted March 25, 2019 13 minutes ago, frayed said: Yeah I was just thinking that; Closet Child is gone too, right? Wonder if it’s a sign of it falling out of fashion? (At least as far as trendy youth goes.) How did I forget about that? That really sucks, especially for a fashion staple like Harajuku... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paraph 826 Posted March 25, 2019 26 minutes ago, frayed said: Yeah I was just thinking that; Closet Child is gone too, right? Wonder if it’s a sign of it falling out of fashion? (At least as far as trendy youth goes.) my heart Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrenGun 2261 Posted March 25, 2019 (edited) 22 minutes ago, suji said: How did I forget about that? That really sucks, especially for a fashion staple like Harajuku... Harajuku fashion did change since about... 2013 I guess. 2012 it was cool, 2014 it was changed completely... It's more a rich kid area now. And yes Closet Child Harajuku is gone too yes, Even in that store were many instore events, good promotion etc, still gone. But Harajuku truly changed in a short period of time. Visual Kei is gone there... Edited March 25, 2019 by BrenGun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xLIZ4 140 Posted March 25, 2019 (edited) I think the vk stores in Shibuya, Shinjuku and Ikebukuro are doing fine though. I visit them regularly (and I'm usually not the only costumer plus they sell online too) and instores are still getting held there. Japanese fans really do prefer collecting physical stuff, so it's more popular than downloading here. Edited March 25, 2019 by xLIZ4 1 Paraph reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Piass 3472 Posted June 28, 2019 Minor news : The shopping bag will be charged as of 2019.07.01. http://ktai.la-edison.com/pc/0055-eve.html 2 Masato and Miku70 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrenGun 2261 Posted June 28, 2019 On 3/25/2019 at 7:11 PM, xLIZ4 said: I think the vk stores in Shibuya, Shinjuku and Ikebukuro are doing fine though. I visit them regularly (and I'm usually not the only costumer plus they sell online too) and instores are still getting held there. Japanese fans really do prefer collecting physical stuff, so it's more popular than downloading here. shibuya is without any vk store now ikebukuro also 0 stores. only shinjuku is doing fine... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duwang 676 Posted June 28, 2019 1 hour ago, BrenGun said: ikebukuro also 0 stores. Ikebukuro still has Closet Child. They're just not buying CDs anymore and the selection is quite small. 1 Masato reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Masato 365 Posted June 28, 2019 Is instore culture dying, too? Along with physical stores and free VK mags like Gab? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frayed 404 Posted June 28, 2019 16 minutes ago, Masato said: Is instore culture dying, too? Along with physical stores and free VK mags like Gab? I mean I guess realistically some incentives for instores like 2shots can be done at venues, but the talks 1 Masato reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrenGun 2261 Posted June 29, 2019 23 hours ago, Duwang said: Ikebukuro still has Closet Child. They're just not buying CDs anymore and the selection is quite small. then it's just a wait until all CD's will be sold out... 22 hours ago, Masato said: Is instore culture dying, too? Along with physical stores and free VK mags like Gab? there are still plenty of free magazines to grab.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Masuha 15 Posted June 30, 2019 On 6/28/2019 at 2:09 PM, BrenGun said: shibuya is without any vk store now What's with Zeal Link? It's still in Shibuya if I'm not mistaken. It's crazy, whenever I'm in Osaka Like an Edison has moved. I already know four differend store locations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redaudrey 70 Posted June 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Masuha said: What's with Zeal Link? It's still in Shibuya if I'm not mistaken. It's crazy, whenever I'm in Osaka Like an Edison has moved. I already know four differend store locations. Shibuya Zeal Link is closing today Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Masuha 15 Posted June 30, 2019 3 hours ago, redaudrey said: Shibuya Zeal Link is closing today Ah, thanks. Didn't know that. There really isn't left much anymore... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esurkareality 0 Posted October 23, 2019 Hopefully Pure Sound still stays in business! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
