In Japanese “和風” (Wafuu) stands for “Japanese style” or “Japanese way”, meaning this genre has a lot of Japanese influence that returns both in their visual performance (through wearing a 着物 (kimono) and 帯 (obi)) and their lyrics (which often contain stories about Japanese myths and folklore).
Unlike other genres 和風系 (Wafuu Kei) often has more grandiose lyrics, and make use of Japanese instruments like 三味線 (Shamisen) and 箏 (Koto) and Japanese chord progressions while mixing in a more Western-inspired ヴィジュアル系 (Visual Kei) sound.
游彩 (Yusai) was actually created by the four remaining members of the band ジン (ZIN) after vocalist 唄 (Riku) suddenly withdrew from the band without any prior notice. In order to not have to cancel any shows guitarist Luy (now 雨音 類 (Amane Rui)) dropped his position as guitarist and took the stage as a replacement
After their powerful first release “アイラク偽心” (Airaku Gishin) 游彩 (Yusai) are already following it up with their second single. While the first single very much had a feeling of “fire” all over it, this second single has a calmer approach. And like the name already suggests, the inspiration
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
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
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
During 砂月-SATSUKI-‘s “Squall of Emotions” tour 大蛇 (OROCHI) was the support act for the solo artist during his stop at P60 in Amstelveen on December 6 to play his 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
During their “kanon x kanon x kanon” Euro Tour 2011 Kanon and Kanon Wakeshima stopped at Tivoli de Helling in Utrecht on November 14 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
During their “Europe tour 2011” 大蛇 (OROCHI) stopped at Winston KINGdom in Amsterdam on April 4 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
