If you’re familiar with the modern ヴィジュアル系 (Visual Kei) scene it’s quite likely that you have seen the name “JILUKA” at least once, or possibly have seen a photo or video from Sena’s YouTube channel. What we’re trying to say is that it’s quite hard to not recognize at least something from this group, be
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.
Versailles announce new single “VOGUE”
Versailles have announced that their new single “VOGUE” will be released on June 21, 2023!
“VOGUE” will be the first release for the group in 11 years, and will be released in three different types:
Limited edition A will contain a CD featuring two songs and their two instrumental
SUI announces “First&Last” mini-album “REMINISCENCE”
Recently we’ve mostly seen SUI work on 縁 (Enishi) while David’s activities were paused, but after the announcement of David’s 6th anniversary live show on June 8 SUI now surprises us all with the announcement of a first and last mini-album named “REMINISCENCE”.
The mini-album will be released on July
ばんどごっこ (Bandgocco) present performance dates for “涙色の雨” (Namidashoku no Ame)
Okay, okay, we already hear you thinking: “this has nothing to do with ヴィジュアル系 (Visual Kei) or J-Rock!”, and yes, that is absolutely correct. But we are interested enough in the project to bring it to your attention despite it not being our usual area of expertise.
ばんどごっこ (Bandogocco) is
David announces 6th Anniversary oneman live show “RE:BORN”
David announced a pause in activities last year, but the 6th anniversary of the project is approaching quickly.
To celebrate this milestone David will have a oneman live show titled “VI Prophecy” at SHBUYA REX on June 8, 2023!
For this performance SUI will be joined by erina (@Erina163cm47kg
Alpha999 announces 6th Anniversary Acoustic live show
TAKA has announced that the 6th anniversary of Alpha999 will be celebrated through a oneman acoustic live show in 下北沢ComCafe音倉 (Shimokitazawa ComCafe Otokura) on May 28, 2023!
Tickets will cost ¥5,000 in advance, and ¥5,500 at the door on the day of the event.
Pre-sale for tickets through TIGET will
Ash Berry announces new single “ソングレター” (Songu Retaa)
Ash Berry have announced their second digital single, named “ソングレター” (Song Letter), will be released on May 1st, 2023.
“ソングレター” (Song Letter) is a letter to our fans in a song format to express our gratitude for supporting us on a daily basis. Even in a situation where we can’t
葉月 (HAZUKI) // 蓮華鏡 (Rengekyou): Putting my overlowing tears into a song
While 葉月 (HAZUKI) is mostly known for the darker style that borders between rock and metal with lynch., his solo works take a completely different approach with a symphonic style. And 葉月 (HAZUKI) wouldn’t be himself if he didn’t take some of the theatrical performance he displays in lynch. with him in
Rides In ReVellion announce new member and new single “MORE THAN WORDS”
黎 (KuRo), TaJI, 椿 (Tsubaki) and 渚 (Nagisa) already mentioned that they would make “the most important announcement in the history of Rides In ReVellion” in their recent interview with us, and that was a big announcement indeed!
MORE THAN WORDS & 志雄 (Shiyu)
Not only is the band
縁 (Enishi) // Reveals details for first full album “旬華愁灯” (Syunkasyuutou)
Our friends from 縁 (Enishi) have revealed the details for their first full album “旬華愁灯” (Syunkasyuutou). This includes the artwork and tracklist for both editions of the release.
You can find these details below:
The Wizard Store edition comes with 12 songs, a live DVD containing a 25-minutes digest
Rides In ReVellion // Ride the wave of revolution
Rides In ReVellion isn’t exactly a brand new name in the ヴィジュアル系 (Visual Kei) scene, since they already started sharing their music with us fans in 2015. Since then the lineup has changed a little, but currently the group exists out of four members: vocalist 黎 (Kuro), guitarists TaJI and 椿 (Tsubaki) and
縁 (Enishi) announces first album “旬華愁灯” (Syunkatou)
Over the last few months 縁 (Enishi) have been releasing four different singles through both their live shows and David’s webshop, but according to SUI all copies of these singles have officially sold out.
This does give him the opportunity to make an announcement through his Twitter: 縁 (Enishi)