After debuting in the summer of 2013 with the single “Blessing of the Future” Jupiter’s lineup has been consistent, in the sense of it existing out of ZIN on vocals, HIZAKI and TERU on guitars, MASASHI on bass and YUKI on drums. In 2015 however, bassist MASASHI and drummer YUKI both announced that they
雪 (Yuki)
She originally started the project in 2009 as a photographer under the name of Arlequin Photography, but developed an interest in journalism and translation ever since. Because of these interests interviews and reviews were added to the project, until it eventually hit the limits as a "photographer" in 2021, and Arlequin Magazine was added to the mix.
雪 (Yuki) is a native Dutch speaker with a graphic design degree, which means she is also the main person behind Arlequin Creations.
After all these years, she's still the one responsible for the interviews and most of the live photography you see here at Arlequin, but the majority of reviews and behind-the-scenes work is also done by her.
The reviews she writes are from the viewing point of an overseas fan, and thus written in English before being translated to Dutch, Spanish and Japanese. In the English versions she also tries to explain the meaning behind certain kanji or song titles to the readers, but what you don't see here is that these explanations are omitted in the Japanese versions in order to appeal to these readers more.
She speaks Dutch and English on a native level, but also understands Japanese and German.
G.L.A.M.S // “A QUEEN OF THE NIGHT” European Tour 2017 at AnimeCon
During their “A QUEEN OF THE NIGHT” European Tour 2017 G.L.A.M.S stopped at AnimeCon in Den Haag on June 6 to play their show for the fans who were visiting the convention.
We also went to check out their performance, and took some photos while we were there. You can find these photos on our portfolio, Arlequin
NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST // “DEIMOS” European Tour 2016 at MTC
During their “DEIMOS” European Tour 2016 NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST stopped at MTC in Cologne on July 21 to play their show for the fans who had been waiting outside for most of the afternoon already.
We also went to check out their performance, and took some photos while we were there. You can find these photos
NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST // “DEIMOS” European Tour 2016 at Melkweg
During their “DEIMOS” European Tour 2016 NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST stopped at the Melkweg in Amsterdam on July 17 to play their show for the fans who had been waiting outside for most of the afternoon already.
We also went to check out their performance, and took some photos while we were there. You can find
摩天楼オペラ (Matenrou Opera) // Rising like a phoenix from it’s ashes
With the upcoming European tour now is more than a good time to ask the guys of 摩天楼オペラ (Matenrou Opera) some questions about not just the tour, but also their upcoming album and the mini-album before it. Because if you have followed the band you might know that this is not their first visit to Europe, and
PLASTICZOOMS // PLASTICZOOMS: Underground passes, I see the sky clearly now
PLASTICZOOMS is a project that tries to capture music and fashion on the same level, while being centered on frontman SHO ASAKAWA.
With their roots being in genres like 70’s Punk, 80’s Post Punk, New Wave and Gothic PLASTICZOOMS creates a unique sound that doesn’t make you think
游彩 (Yusai) // アイラク偽心 (Airaku Gishin): Would you open up this complicated heart of mine?
游彩 (Yusai) is a band created by guitarists Luy and 慶 (Yoshi), bassist 大蛇 (Orochi) and drummer 沙久 (Saku), who used to play together with vocalist 唄 (Riku) in ジン (ZIN).
Unfortunately 唄 (Riku) decided to step down from his position of vocalist last minute before a live performance, resulting in Luy taking
摩天楼オペラ (Matenrou Opera) announces European tour “Pantheon Tour Second Movement Euro Tour 2017”
The winter has been raging over Europe, but in order to warm everyone up for summer a little early, 摩天楼オペラ (Matenrou Opera) have announced they’ll be coming to Europe for a tour in late June and early July!
During the tour they will visit Finland, the UK, Germany, Poland, France and The Netherlands
PLASTICZOOMS announce a live performance in The Netherlands
On Thursday, March 9, PLASTICZOOMS will have their show at the P60 Poppodium in Amstelveen.
Tickets are on sale now, and you can obtain one through the website of P60, TicketMaster and all Primera shops.
Rather have a VIP upgrade? If you have a regular ticket you can purchase a VIP upgrade through the website
Versailles // Finally back in Europe after a long hiatus
I don’t think I have to introduce Versailles to any of you, right? Given their track record here in Europe and how pretty much everyone who has ever heard of ヴィジュアル系 (Visual Kei) knows their name?
Well, we all know Versailles has been on a hiatus for a few years now already while vocalist KAMIJO works on his
BAND-MAID // “BRAND NEW MAID” European Tour 2016 at MTC
During their “BRAND NEW MAID” European Tour 2016 BAND-MAID stopped at MTC in Cologne on October 13 to play their show for the fans who had been waiting outside for most of the afternoon already.
We also went to check out their performance, and took some photos while we were there. You can find these photos
BAND-MAID announces European tour “BRAND NEW MAID”
Despite only having three years together as a band, BAND-MAID have been making quite a name for themselves by playing in quite a few big venues in Japan, like SHIBUYA-AX and Zepp Tokyo, but also some big events like “AGO FES”, “OTODAMA” and “Niku ROCK Festival”.