ヴィジュアル系 (Visual Kei) started to form in Japan in the 1980’s, creating a genre where the visual performance of the artist is just as important as the music they make. The name itself is derived from the slogan “Psychedelic Violence Crime of Visual Shock”, which was seen on the cover of X Japan’s second studio album “Blue Blood”, released in 1989.
By combining the often flamboyant and androgynous looks with their music, these artists tell the story of their works in a more theatrical way than other genres worldwide often do. The visual presentation also allows these artists to express themselves individually in their own creative style.
While ヴィジュアル系 (Visual Kei) is the “top” of the genre, there are a lot of artists who can’t be categorized in any of it’s many subgenres but still have the ヴィジュアル系 (Visual Kei) style in their works. That’s why we’ve collected them here, as well as bands from other countries that have been inspired by this unique genre.
Magistina Saga are about to release their new mini-album, titled “Allium”, on July 8, 2015!
The album will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the official release date is set for the start of July, you can secure your copy early by purchasing it at live shows starting
Tokami are about to release their new mini-album, titled “Paradox”, on June 24, 2015!
The album will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the official release date is set for late June, you can secure your copy early at live shows, starting at the oneman live in 池袋RUIDO
MAJOLICA are about to release their new album, titled “魔女狩り” (Majogari), on May 20, 2015!
The album will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the official release date is set for late May you can secure your copy early at the release party in Shibuya REX on May 1.
Starwave
During their “Europe Tour 2015” REMNANT stopped at 330live in Den Haag on April 23 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 on our portfolio,
nüe are about to release their new single, titled “サイレン” (Siren), on May 27, 2015!
The single will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the official release date is set for late May, you can secure your copy early at live shows, starting at the release party in 池袋Chop (IkebukuroChop)
REMANT was formed by vocalist Marie and guitarist Takmi in June of 2009 based on the concepts of “horror”, “melancholy” and “dark fantasy” to deliver their views of the world to their audience through their music.
In 2012 the third member of the group, Rober__tj joined as the noise and synthesizer player
During their “SEXPLOSION” European Tour ADAMS stopped at both OshareCon on March 14 and at 330live in Den Haag on March 15 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, but only went to the 330live in Den Haag, there
ADAMS is all about LOVE, an ultimate love that is far from the barriers of gender, borders and clichés. Vocalist ADAM and guitarist Shota describe themselves as a “NEOSEXUAL” rock duo who incorporate the theme of ultimate love across the borders of gender into their lyrics, music videos and live performances.
ミサルカ (Misaruka) are about to release their new live DVD, titled “[2014.11.12 TSUTAYA O-WEST ~The Butterfly Effect~”, on May 27, 2015!
The DVD will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the official release date is set for late May, you can secure your copy early at live
Scarlet Valse are about to release their new mini-album, titled “Story”, on May 27, 2015!
The album will be released through Starwave Records, and even though the official release date is set for late May, you can secure your copy early at live shows, starting at March 19.
Starwave Records