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
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 is still the main person who does interviews the interviews and live photos that you see on Arlequin, but also a large chunk of the reviews and behind-the-scenes work and communication goes through her.
She speaks Dutch and English on a native level, but also understands Japanese and German.
摩天楼オペラ (Matenrou Opera) // A Europe tour in July
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 // A show at P60 in Amstelveen
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 // “BRAND NEW MAID” in Europe
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”.
NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST // “DEIMOS” in Europe
For the very first time in their career, the guys from NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST will be visiting Europe for a short tour.
During the tour they will be visiting the UK, France, The Netherlands, Germany, Hungary, Russia, and eventually end their tour with a tour final in Finland for a total of 9 shows in 7 different
砂月-SATSUKI- // “EPOCALIPSE” European Tour 2016 at OshareCon
During his “EPOCALIPSE” European Tour 2016 砂月-SATSUKI- stopped at OshareCon in Nieuwegein on March 19 to play his show for the fans visiting the convention.
We also went to check out his performance, and took some photos while we were there. You can find these photos on our portfolio, Arlequin
大蛇 (OROCHI) // “RYU” European Tour 2016 at OshareCon
During his “European Tour” 龍 (RYU) (since he is the only remaining member from 大蛇 (OROCHI)’s original lineup) stopped at OshareCon in Nieuwegein on March 19 to play his show for the fans who were visiting the convention.
We also went to check out his performance, and took some photos while
龍 (RYU) // Samurai rock in a modern era
If you’re familiar with the ヴィジュアル系 (Visual Kei) scene here in Europe, 龍 (RYU) isn’t a new face for you. While known by merely his first name in Japan, here in Europe he’s always performing under the name 大蛇 (OROCHI).
But what is 大蛇 (OROCHI) exactly? Since 龍 (RYU) has a very unique stage performance that