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A visual kei rock band from Chiba, formed in 2002. Known for their ferocious guitar sound and sophisticated visual presentation. Featuring Ruki's distinctive high vocals, they combine melodic elements with extremely dark soundscapes. They have cultivated a passionate fanbase both domestically and internationally.

A legendary rock band centered on Yoshiki and Toshi. As founders of Japan's visual kei movement, they left an indelible mark on Japanese rock history with music fusing intense metal sounds with classical ballads. They command a passionate fanbase overseas.

A one-of-a-kind music unit fusing idol culture with heavy metal. They created the new genre of 'kawaii metal' and generated huge response at major overseas metal festivals. They are globally recognized as a bridge between Japanese pop culture and metal culture.

The originators of Japanese visual kei rock. Led by YOSHIKI and TOSHI, they fused heavy metal with classical music and performed at Madison Square Garden. The origin of global V-kei culture.

Keigo Oyamada's solo project. Albums like 'Fantasma' and 'Point' earned global acclaim for meticulous sound design. A key Shibuya-kei figure who evolved into an experimental music master.

A virtual singer using Yamaha's Vocaloid voice synthesis. Hatsune Miku, born in Japan, became a global music phenomenon. Users freely create songs, pioneering virtual idol industry as an innovative force.

A Japanese hard rock band centered around Yoshiki. A pioneer of the visual kei movement, it dominated Japan's rock scene from the 1980s to 1990s. Known for powerful drum performances and grand ballads, it gained international popularity.