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| Genre = [[J-pop]], [[Rock music|rock]], [[Crossover (music)|crossover]] |
| Genre = [[J-pop]], [[Rock music|rock]], [[Crossover (music)|crossover]] |
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| Voice_type = [[Baritone]] |
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| Occupation = Singer-songwriter |
| Occupation = Singer-songwriter, actor |
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| Years_active = 1995–present |
| Years_active = 1995–present |
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| Label = <small>1999-2010</small> <br> [[Nippon Crown]]/Dears <br> <small>2010-</small> <br> [[Avex Group]] |
| Label = <small>1999-2010</small> <br> [[Nippon Crown]]/Dears <br> <small>2010-</small> <br> [[Avex Group]] |
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| Associated_acts = Cains:Feel |
| Associated_acts = Cains:Feel, [[Malice Mizer]], [[Skin (Japanese band)|S.K.I.N.]] |
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| Notable_instruments = [[Piano]] |
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{{Nihongo|'''Gackt Camui'''|神威 楽斗|Kamui Gakuto|born July 4, 1973<ref name="dob">{{Cite web|url=http://career.oricon.co.jp/news/70378/full/|title= 年齢不詳のGACKT、遂に実年齢をカミングアウト「来年37歳！」 ニュース-転職・派遣・キャリアのオリコンランキング|publisher=[[Oricon]]|date=2009-11-06|accessdate=2009-11-06}}</ref>}} is a [[Japanese people|Japanese]] [[musician]], [[actor]] and [[author]]. Usually referred to by his [[Mononymous person|mononymous]] [[stage name]], he is known for his career as a solo artist and as the former vocalist for the now-defunct band [[Malice Mizer]]. |
{{Nihongo|'''Gackt Camui'''|神威 楽斗|Kamui Gakuto|born July 4, 1973<ref name="dob">{{Cite web|url=http://career.oricon.co.jp/news/70378/full/|title= 年齢不詳のGACKT、遂に実年齢をカミングアウト「来年37歳！」 ニュース-転職・派遣・キャリアのオリコンランキング|publisher=[[Oricon]]|date=2009-11-06|accessdate=2009-11-06}}</ref>}} is a [[Japanese people|Japanese]] [[musician]], [[actor]] and [[author]]. Usually referred to by his [[Mononymous person|mononymous]] [[stage name]], he is known for his career as a solo artist and as the former vocalist for the now-defunct band [[Malice Mizer]]. |
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He has released fourteen albums and thirty-eight singles as a solo musician, which have over 10 million sales in Japan.<ref name="gackt-profile"/> He became the first Japanese artist to release his music catalog on [[iTunes]] in October 2007.<ref name="itunes"> {{cite news | title = 日本人初！ 224曲リリースでGacktが世界進出!! | date = 2007-09-17 | url = http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000034299&m=jpop | work = BARKS | accessdate = 2010-09-11 | language = Japanese}}</ref> His music has been used as theme songs for various anime, television dramas, and video games, such as ''[[Fist of the North Star|New Fist of the North Star]]'', ''[[Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII]]'', and ''[[Kamen Rider Decade]]'', amongst others. His image has been used as the model of video game characters in ''[[Bujingai]]'' and ''[[Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII]]''. |
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As an actor and writer, he co-starred and co-wrote the 2003 film ''[[Moon Child (2003 film)|Moon Child]]'' and acted in the [[NHK]] drama ''[[Fūrin Kazan (Taiga drama)|Fūrin Kazan]]'' as [[Uesugi Kenshin]]. He made his international film debut in the film ''[[Bunraku (film)|Bunraku]]'' in [[2010 Toronto International Film Festival|2010]] at the [[Toronto International Film Festival]]. |
As an actor and writer, he co-starred and co-wrote the 2003 film ''[[Moon Child (2003 film)|Moon Child]]'' and acted in the [[NHK]] drama ''[[Fūrin Kazan (Taiga drama)|Fūrin Kazan]]'' as [[Uesugi Kenshin]]. He made his international film debut in the film ''[[Bunraku (film)|Bunraku]]'' in [[2010 Toronto International Film Festival|2010]] at the [[Toronto International Film Festival]]. |
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==Early life== |
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Gackt was born in [[Okinawa, Okinawa|Okinawa]], [[Japan]], on July 4, 1973. His father was a [[music teacher]] primarily playing the [[trumpet]] and his mother was also a [[teacher]]. According to Gackt's [[autobiography]], he was a mischievous child and enjoyed taking risks; at age seven he nearly drowned while swimming off the coast of Okinawa. After this [[near-death experience]], he claims to have the ability to see and speak with deceased family members, and people.<ref name='jihaku'>{{Cite book| last = Gackt | first = Camui | title = Jihaku: Gackt | publisher = 光文社 ( Kobunsha) | date = 2003 | isbn = 4-3349-7412-0 }}</ref> At the age of ten, he was hospitalized with a [[Gastrointestinal tract|gastrointestinal]] condition and had to remain at the hospital for a prolonged time. He made the acquaintance of several terminally ill children, some of whom died during his stay.<ref name="jihaku"/> |
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===Early life=== |
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Gackt was born on July 4, 1973, as the second of three children to a [[Ryukyuan people|Ryukyuan]] family, in [[Okinawa, Okinawa|Okinawa]], [[Kyūshū]] region in [[Japan]]. His father was a [[music teacher]] primarily playing the [[trumpet]] and his mother was also a [[teacher]]. Gackt has an older sister, and a younger brother. Because of father's job, he lived in many different cities. In addition to Okinawa where he was born, in [[Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi|Yamaguchi]], [[Fukuoka]], [[Shiga, Shiga|Shiga]], [[Osaka]], and [[Kyoto]], where raised up.<ref name="jihaku"/> |
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According to Gackt's [[autobiography]]<ref name='jihaku'>{{cite book | last = Gackt | first = Camui | title = Jihaku: Gackt | publisher = 光文社 ( Kobunsha) | date = 2003 | isbn = 4-3349-7412-0 }}</ref>, he was a mischievous child and had a tendency to face death. At age of seven he nearly drowned while swimming off the coast of Okinawa. After this [[near-death experience]], he claimed to have the ability to see and speak with deceased family members, and could not distinguish the living people from the passed ones. People started talking about him, and he was not sure of the meaning of his existence. At the age of ten, Gackt was hospitalized with a unknown [[Gastrointestinal tract|gastrointestinal]] condition and had to remain at the hospital for a prolonged time. He made the acquaintance of several terminally ill children, some of whom died during his stay. It's also mentioned his great-grandfather who was the founding father of the family, according to people, one of who revitalized the town of Okinawa. Besides that, how his family says Gackt look exactly like his great-grandfather, and that all the spiritual phenomena happaned to him also happaned to his great-grandfather. Also it was born with [[Ryukyuan religion|Kaminchu]] abilities (usually those involving incorporeal beings), so being able to see things before they happened. A rarity for a man to be born with it.<ref name="jihaku"/> |
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Gackt's musical education began at age three, when his parents initiated his classical [[piano]] education, which he grew tired of four years later. It would take another four years until his parents allowed him to quit. Since his father played the trumpet, was familiar with brass instruments. As his fingers were disciplined because of the piano, he was able to play all brass instruments. There's a story how when Gackt was fourteen years old, when he learned that a friend was also playing the piano and it very well, it led to Gackt taking up the piano again so he could be better. In order to pass him, at town's music store he bought all the possible pieces of piano sheet that had a difficulty level above E, and immersed himself to the point that didn't even went to school or sleep.<ref name="jihaku"/> |
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Having only listened to classical and [[enka]] while growing up, Gackt didn't become interested in rock music until he was a young adult. He cites Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" as being particularly inspiring, and went on to master modern percussion and guitar.<ref name="jihaku"/> |
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===Cain's:Feel=== |
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"Cain's:Feel" ( with biblical reference to the story of [[Cain and Abel]] ) came about during the time Gackt was in his early 20's, in [[Kyoto]].<ref name="jihaku"/> He quit playing drums, and studio band activities went blank for awhile. In the meantime working multiple jobs at once, and as a sound technician at the studio where went to practice drums. Because was touched by music He didn't want to cut himself off from it. In a music event holding by a livehouse, Gackt began to be interesed for one guitarist, that was You Kurosaki ( present member of GacktJob ).<ref name="jihaku"/> After becoming friends, both wanted to form a band, and began looking for other members. Without a vocalist, half-jokingly Gackt mentioned himself. He sang few songs in front of You, leaving him more than surprised. Because of the mediocre acquaintances at the moment, Gackt became the [[Lead vocalist|frontman]].<ref name="jihaku"/> In Japan, most vocalists had a higher range, while Gackt had deeper voice with low and narrow range. He was unsatisfied since a deep low voice wasn't too popular at the time. To became a vocalist started voice training, but began writing songs that would complement his voice, rather than adapting his voice.<ref name="jihaku"/> |
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With a complete band, Cains':Feel went on to record a demo with three songs. |
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==Career== |
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===Malice Mizer=== |
===Malice Mizer=== |
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{{Main|Malice Mizer}} |
{{Main|Malice Mizer}} |
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Gackt officially entered the music scene in October of 1995 when he joined [[visual kei]] band [[Malice Mizer]], created in 1992 by guitarists [[Mana (musician)|Mana]] and [[Közi]]. Malice Mizer, after a year-long search for a new vocalist, Mana discovered Gackt's vocals through the Cain's:Feel demo tape and recruited him as a new frontman. Gackt entered the band with ambitions of taking over not just Japan, but entire Asia. He believed it was through Malice Mizer this goal could be reached. With their new vocalist, their fame soared, and so Gackt's fanbase. At the peak of Malice Mizer's fame and after four years and two albums with the band, Gackt announced in January of 1999 that he was leaving the band.<ref name="jihaku"/> |
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In 1995, Gackt joined [[Malice Mizer]] as the group's vocalist, lyricist and pianist. The band released several singles along with two albums with him as the vocalist, entitled ''[[Voyage ~Sans Retour~]]'' and ''[[Merveilles]]''. At the immediate start of 1999, he left [[Malice Mizer]]. |
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There were many rumors about his departue, but according his autobiography, one day in 1998, at the members meeting (what usually only members attened), all of the members and the president of the office came. After the statement that with Malice Mizer is over and they can't work anymore with him, Gackt said to would like Malice Mizer continue even if he did quit, but they were unable to do that. Gackt cited: |
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Five months after his departure, [[kami (musician)|Kami]] (then drummer of Malice Mizer and close friend of Gackt's) died of a [[subarachnoid hemorrhage]]. |
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=== 1999–2003: Solo debut === |
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''..."If this was the end, there was also a way to erase that. No matter what would happen at the end, could I shut the curtain in the face of the fans that have helped me along until now? That was the most important thing. As I was saying these things, someone else started saying "Isn't it good enough that we put out a CD? We're selling copies, at least…"''.<ref name="jihaku"/> |
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Gackt launched his solo career on May 12, 1999 with the release of the [[Extended play|EP]] ''[[Mizerable (album)|Mizerable]]''. ''Mizerable'' performed well on the Oricon charts, reaching second on the weekly charts. On April 26, 2000, Gackt released his debut album, ''[[Mars (Gackt album)|Mars]]''; the album reached number three on the [[Oricon]] weekly chart. He released three albums, ''[[Rebirth (Gackt album)|Rebirth]]'', ''[[Moon (Gackt album)|Moon]]'', and ''[[Crescent (Gackt album)|Crescent]]'' each year after his debut album. Gackt's music was featured as theme songs for the [[anime]], ''[[Fist of the North Star|New Fist of the North Star]]''<ref>{{Cite web| title=''New Fist of the North Star'' credits | work=imdb.com | url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0367037/fullcredits}}</ref> and ''[[Texhnolyze]]'', as well as the [[video game]] ''[[Bujingai]]''.<ref>{{Cite web| url = http://www.bujingai.com/information/information.html | title = Bujingai Information | accessdate = 2010-09-07 | work = Taito Corporation | language = Japanese}}</ref> |
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In April 2003, Gackt co-wrote and co-starred in the movie ''[[Moon Child (2003 film)|Moon Child]]'', featuring [[Hyde (singer)|Hyde]] (vocalist of [[L'Arc~en~Ciel]]) and Taiwanese-American singer [[Leehom Wang]].<ref>{{Cite web| title=''Moon Child'' credits | work=imdb.com | url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0365514/fullcredits}}</ref> Later that year, Gackt published his autobiography, ''Jihaku'', and designed two guitars, named "Mercury" and "Venus", for [[Caparison Guitars]].<ref>{{Cite web| url = http://www.brlguitars.com/resources/caparison_history.pdf | title = History Behind Caparison Guitars | accessdate = 2010-09-07 | format = PDF}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web| url = http://www.caparison.jp/caparison-eng/e-artist.html | title = CAPARISON GUITAR PLAYERS | accessdate = 2010-09-07}}</ref> |
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At those words he left the meeting in anger and sadness. After things he done, felt miserable. Gackt says it isn't his story to blame, but problem of suddenly having too much money, band members differences of conciousness, driving obsession, became a vicious circle ended up hurting everyone.<ref name='jihaku'>{{cite book | last = Gackt | first = Camui | title = Jihaku: Gackt | publisher = 光文社 ( Kobunsha) | date = 2003 | isbn = 4-3349-7412-0 }}</ref> </blockquote> |
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=== 2004–2008 === |
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In February 2004, Gackt released his first compilation album ''[[The Sixth Day: Single Collection]]'', which was a collection of the singer's previous A-sides. This album was followed three months later by the release of ''[[The Seventh Night: Unplugged]]'', another compilation album, containing the acoustic arrangements of previously released songs. The [[Acoustic music|unplugged]] theme would be continued in the release of his fifth studio album, ''[[Love Letter (Gackt album)|Love Letter]]'' in February 2005. In the same year, he switched to a more alternative rock style and released his sixth studio album ''[[Diabolos]]'' and had a tour called "Diabolos ~Aien no Shi to Seiya no Namida~" which ended with a performance on December 24, 2005 at the [[Tokyo Dome]].<ref>{{Cite news| title = Gackt『想像以上の“Gacktワールド”が広がっている』-ORICON STYLE ミュージック | date = 2005-09-14 | url = http://www.oricon.co.jp/music/interview/050914_01.html | work = Oricon Style | accessdate = 2010-09-07 | language = Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web| url = http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=CRBP-10039 | title = LIVE TOUR 2005 DIABOLOS - Aien no Shi to Seiya no Namida | accessdate = 2010-09-07 | work = CDJapan}}</ref> |
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Gackt launched his solo career on January 1, 1999 known also as a band "GacktJob". After complited recording, first gig as a solo artist was ''99 Gackt Resurrection'' tour held in 12 locations across Japan, followed on May 12 with the release of the mini album ''[[Mizerable (album)|Mizerable]]''. Five months after Gackt's departure, [[kami (musician)|Kami]] died of a [[subarachnoid hemorrhage]]. Gackt was on the tour at the time, it was in the middle of recording he heared about the death of his friend. The funeral was already over. Gackt wrote two songs in memory of Kami that were both released on his [[Mars (Gackt album)|Mars]] album. |
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Until the end of the year appeared at ''Shock Wave Illusion'', in [[Osaka]] and [[Tokyo]] on July 11 and July 25. |
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In the beginning of 2006, his single ''[[Redemption (song)|Redemption]]'' was used as the theme song for ''[[Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII]]''. He also provided [[voice acting]], [[motion capturing]] and his likeness for the game.<ref>{{Cite web| title=''Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII'' credits and also played Genesis Rhapsodos in Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII | work=imdb.com | url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0481507/fullcredits}}</ref> |
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Since then several singles have followed, and on April of 2000, Gackt released his first studio album "[[Mars (Gackt album)|Mars]]", to subsequently embarked on a nationwide tour titled "{{nihongo|Mars Sora Kara no Homonsha -Kaisō-|空からの訪問者〜回想〜|MARS Visitor From the Sky -Flashbacks-}}. For [[Caparison Guitars]], has designed two guitars named "Marcury" and "Venus", what occasionally use on his live performances.<ref>{{cite web | title=Caparison Mercury | work=kyowashokai.co.jp | url=http://www.kyowashokai.co.jp/caparison-jp/j-discon/marcury.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=Caparison Venus | work=kyowashokai.co.jp | url=http://www.kyowashokai.co.jp/caparison-jp/j-discon/venus.html}}</ref> |
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In December 16, released his first "Platinum Box", as Gackt's Christmas present to his fans: featuring a DVD, original goods and prized images. |
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Beginning January 7, 2007, Gackt played the warlord [[Uesugi Kenshin]] in the [[NHK]] drama ''[[Fūrin Kazan (Taiga drama)|Fūrin Kazan]]''.<ref>{{Cite web| title=来年の大河ドラマ「風林火山」、主役に内野聖陽さん | url=http://www.asahi.com/culture/news_culture/TKY200704040177.html | work=asashi.com | accessdate=2007-02-22 | language=Japanese }}</ref> His single "[[Returner ~Yami no Shūen~]]", was released on June 20, 2007, and was the first in his career (both solo and in a band) to reach the number one spot on the Japanese [[Oricon]] charts.<ref>{{Cite web| title=Oricon compliments Gackt on his first #1 single | work=oricon.co.jp | url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/rankmusic/45823 | language=Japanese}}</ref> He provided the voice for Malthazar in the Japanese release of the film ''[[Arthur and the Minimoys]]''<ref>{{Cite web| title=News article on ''Arthur and the Minimoys'' involvement | work=tokyograph.com | url=http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-1304 | accessdate=2008-01-27}}</ref> and in October 2007, his back catalog became available in the [[iTunes Store]].<ref name="itunes"/> |
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At the beginning of 2001 Gackt's health jeopardized by large doses of pressure and anxiety, and was hospitalized with diagnosed pneumonia. Gackt pursued to write lyrics and songs while hospitalized. He released his second studio album "[[Rebirth (Gackt album)|Rebirth]]" on April 25th. It was followed by ''Requiem et Reminiscence'' tour. Gackt expresed his concept "''Requiem et Reminiscence''" what is taking place at the time of [[World War II]], with a live performance, audio and video recording, lyrics and photos. |
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On December 19, 2007, Gackt released an album titled ''[[0079–0088]]''. It contains eight tracks, which had either previously been used on the soundtracks of the ''[[Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam]]'' movies or were covers of earlier songs from the ''Gundam'' franchise.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-2015|title=Gackt to release "Gundam album"}}</ref> It was created as a tribute to the creator of ''Gundam'', [[Yoshiyuki Tomino]], for his birthday.<ref>{{Cite web| title=Anime News Network- Gackt x Gundam for 0079-0088 | url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-11-05/gackt-gundam-songs}}</ref> Gackt performed on the 58th ''[[Kōhaku Uta Gassen]]'', the 2008 annual New Year's Eve special by [[NHK]].<ref>{{Cite web| title=NHK reveals Kohaku lineup | work=tokyograph.com | url=http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-2188 | accessdate=2008-01-27}}</ref> |
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After discovering the events of [[September 11 attacks|September 11th, 2001]] in [[New York City|New York]], Gackt wrote a song for a world peace.<ref name="Band Bio: Gackt">{cite web|title=Band Bio: Gackt|url=http://www.jrockrevolution.com/index.php/webzine/feature-articles/1255-band-bio-gackt.html|acessdate=2010-09-13}}</ref> It was released that December, titled "December Love Song" ([[Jūnigatsu no Love Song|12gatsu no Love Song]]). From 2001 to 2004, the single was recorded in four different languages: [[Japanese language|Japanese]], [[English language|English]], [[Korean language|Korean]] and [[Chinese language|Chinese]], released before Christmas. |
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On May 21, 2008, he released the documentary, ''Amakakeru Ryu no Gotoku'', which was about his time spent making the drama, ''Fūrin Kazan''. He reprized his ''[[Fūrin Kazan (Taiga drama)|Fūrin Kazan]]'' television role of Japanese warlord [[Uesugi Kenshin]] at [[Joetsu]] city's Great Kenshin Festival for the second year in a row on August 23, 2008.<ref name="gackt-profile">{{Cite web| url = https://gackt.com/jp-h/profile/index.html | title = Gackt Official Profile | accessdate = 2010-09-07 | language = Japanese}}</ref> Also in August, it was announced that he would be cast in the 2010 film [[Bunraku (film)|Bunraku]], in which he would play a samurai lord.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Perlman to play gang lord in "Bunraku"|author=Kit, Borys|work=Reuters|url=http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKN0943266520080509|accessdate=2010-02-17}}</ref> |
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===2002-2003=== |
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Between 2001 and 2002, with the releasing of the single "[[Another World (Gackt song)|Another World]], Gackt began, as considered by him, his life work, ''Moon Project''. There were two nationwide tours represeting his new concept, a ''live house tour'', prior the releasing of his third album "[[Moon (Gackt album)|Moon]]" on June 16, and second started on October 14, known as "{{nihongo|Live Tour 2002 Kagen no Tsuki|下弦の月|The Waning Moon}}". On September 22, appeared in a large musical event "China-Japan: Holding Hands, Moving Together" at the Beijing Worker's Gymnasium, in China. The event was part of a "Japan-China Diplomatic Relations Normalization 30th Anniversary Commemoration". |
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=== 2009–present: Tenth anniversary === |
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In 2003 Gackt announced his film ''[[Moon Child (2003 film)|Moon Child]]''. Gackt worked on the script, and did own action scences on location in Taiwan. In collaboration with co-star [[Hyde (musician)|Hyde]], he also sang the theme song "Orenji no Taiyou (The Orange Sun)". Film was released on April 19 in Japan, and was screened all throughout Asia, America, and some countries in Europe.<ref>{{cite web | title=''Moon Child'' credits | work=imdb.com | url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0365514/fullcredits}}</ref> On May 05 launched his nationwide tour {{nihongo|Live Tour 2003 Jogen no Tsuki|上弦の月|The Waxing Moon}}, continuing the concept of the previous one. On August 06, Gackt released "{{nihongo|[[Gekkou]]|月光|Moonlight}} featuring video clips from previous singles "{{nihongo|[[Kimi ga Oikaketa Yume]]|君が追いかけた夢|Dreams that You've Chased}}" and "{{nihongo|[[Tsuki no Uta]]|月の詩|The Moon's Song}}". |
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Gackt's twenty-eighth single "[[Jesus (Gackt song)|Jesus]]" was released on November 26, 2008; it was his first single release in over a year.<ref>{{Cite web|url= http://gackt.com/jp-h/news/index.php?page=32|title= Gackt Official Website - Jesus|accessdate= 2008-10-17|publisher= Dears Co.,Ltd.|language= Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=DSCD-2 |title=Jesus Gackt [CD] |publisher=Cdjapan.co.jp |date= |accessdate=2010-03-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news| title = BARKS Interview November_2008 Interview November 2008 | date = 2008-12-01 | url = http://feeds.barks.jp/trackback/tb/watch/1000023815 | work = BARKS | accessdate = 2010-09-07}}</ref> On January 28, 2009, he released his twenty-ninth single, "[[Ghost (Gackt song)|Ghost]]", which was the opening for the Japanese version of ''[[The Sarah Connor Chronicles]]''. To celebrate his 10 Year Anniversary Countdown, a countdown to his 10th anniversary as solo artist, Gackt released four singles, "[[Koakuma Heaven]]", "[[Faraway]]", "[[Lost Angels (song)|Lost Angels]]", and "[[Flower (Gackt song)|Flower]]", a week after one another starting from June 17, 2009 and ending on July 1, 2009.<ref name="10th anniversary">{{Cite web|url=http://gackt.com/jp/page/anniversary-singles/|title=New World in the Other Side of Heaven's Door - Gackt 10 Years Anniversary Countdown|language=Japanese}}</ref> In September 2009, he performed as a representative of Japan at the [[Asia Song Festival]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.asf.kofice.or.kr/l_eng/05_new/index.php?sm=v&bbs_data=aWR4PTY3JnRhYmxlPSZjb2RlPWVuZ19ub3RpY2U=// |title=Asia Song Festival |accessdate=2009-09-07 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/FU/FU_EN_15.jsp?cid=789314 |title=Korea 2009 Asia Song Festival: Starring Your Favorite Groups |accessdate=2009-09-07 }}</ref> On December 2, 2009, he released his seventh studio album ''[[Re:Born]]'' which continued the story he had originally created in ''[[Rebirth (Gackt album)|Rebirth]]''. A week later, he released his 36th single "[[Setsugekka (The End of Silence)/Zan]]" and both songs were theme songs for the third installment in the ''[[Samurai Warriors]]'' series video game.<ref>{{Cite news|title= コーエー、Wii「戦国無双3」発表会を開催 宮本茂氏、GACKTさんなどスペシャルゲストが登場| url=http://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/20090805_307314.html|accessdate = 2009-09-07|language=Japanese}}</ref> |
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Gackt switched to a new record label, [[Avex Group]] "in pursuit of creating the one and only entertainment."<ref>{{Cite web|title=移籍第1弾シングル発売決定!!|work=Gackt Myspace|accessdate=2010-05-23|url=http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=1000648050&blogId=533263200}}</ref> The first single with this new company, "[[Ever (Gackt song)|Ever]]", was the theme song of the [[massively multiplayer online role-playing game|multiplayer online role-playing game]] ''[[Dragon Nest]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Japanese Singer GACKT To Play Villain In Upcoming RPG, Dragon Nest |work=Gamegrep|accessdate=2010-05-17|url=http://www.gamegrep.com/news/32338-japanese_singer_gackt_to_play_villain_in_upcoming_rpg_dragon_nest/}}</ref> After the release of "Ever", Gackt held a 24-shows concert tour in six locations in June–July 2010.<ref>{{Cite web|title=GACKT、エイベックスへの移籍を発表|work=Barks|accessdate=2010-04-17|url=http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000060280|language=Japanese}}</ref> Gackt held a male-only concert, which consisted only of rock songs, at Club Citta in [[Kawasaki, Kanagawa|Kawasaki]], under using the name ''Yellow Fried Chickenz'', which refers to human cowardice.<ref>{{Cite web|title=ＧＡＣＫＴ女禁ライブ、ニューハーフ連行|work=Sanspo|accessdate=2010-03-22|url=http://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/100322/gnj1003220506008-n1.htm}}</ref> Gackt continued the ''Yellow Fried Chickenz'' tour in Europe, touring there for the first time at a very selective choice of clubs in London, Paris, Barcelona, München and Bochum.<ref>{{Cite web|title=GACKT coming to Europe 2010 ATTACK OF THE YELLOW FRIED CHICKENz|work=Twisted Talent Concerts|accessdate=2010-06-01|url=http://www.twisted-talent.com/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mainichi.jp/enta/geinou/graph/201006/10/?link_id=REH05|title=ＧＡＣＫＴ：新曲熱唱、武道館ライブも宣言「みんなサムライにしてやる」 全国ツアースタート|work=The Mainichi Daily News|accessdate=2010-06-10|language=Japanese}}</ref> [[Nippon Crown]], his former record label, released a new greatest hits album ''[[The Eleventh Day: Single Collection]]'' and reissued ''[[The Sixth Day: Single Collection]]'', and compilation album ''[[Are You "Fried Chickenz"??]]''<ref>{{Cite web| url = http://www.crownrecord.co.jp/artist/gackt/whats.html | title = ＧＡＣＫＴ - 最新ニュース｜日本クラウン株式会社 クラウンレコード | accessdate = 2010-09-07 | work = Nippon Crown | language = Japanese}}</ref> |
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Then on September 27, Gackt performed as a special guest at the [[TV Asahi]] 45 anniversary commemorative "Kingdom Rock Show".<ref>{{Cite news|title=KINGDOM ROCK SHOW 2003 追加公演は国立代々木競技場 第一体育館にて開催！|url=http://www.visunavi.com/news/preview.php?id=1116320128&year=2003&month=09|accessdate=2003-09-27|language=Japanese}}</ref> And on October 2, has performed the [[John Lennon]]'s song "[[Love (John Lennon song)|Love]]"<ref name="Dream Power 2003">{{Cite news|title=Dream Power Live 2003 - Report by Elton Suzuki|url=http://www.jeclique.com/onoweb/news-johnlennonsuperlive2003review.html|accessdate=2003-10-02|language=English}}</ref> in both acoustic and cover rock version, at the "Dream Power: John Lennon Super Live" concert held in [[Saitama Super Arena]].<ref name="Dream Power 2003"/> The "Dream Power" concerts were initiated by [[Yoko Ono]] in 2001 as a benefit concerts for deprived children, and Japan’s top musical talents gather each year to perform along with Yoko Ono herself, tribute to the music and spirit of John Lennon.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Dream Power: John Lennon Super Live: Building Schools in Asia & Africa|url=http://imaginepeace.com/archives/6574|accessdate=2009-11-09|language=English}}</ref> |
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In February 2010, Gackt was confirmed to voice Maltazard in the Japanese dubbed version of the movie [[Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard]]. The summer of 2010 marked his theater debut as he played the lead role in the [[jidaigeki]] “[[Nemuri Kyoshirō|Nemuri Kyoshiro Buraihikae]].”<ref>{{Cite web|title=Gackt ready for theater debut as 'attractive' samurai|date=2010-04-04|work=The Mainichi Daily News|accessdate=2009-04-30|url=http://mdn.mainichi.jp/arts/archive/news/2010/04/20100404p2g00m0et021000c.html}}</ref> On August 23, 2010, Gackt participated on the 85th Great Kenshin Festival for the third time, with record attendance of more than 240,000 visitors.<ref>{{Cite web|title=ＧＡＣＫＴ謙信に大歓声|accessdate=2010-08-23|work=Joetsu Times|url=http://www.j-times.jp/news.php?seq=3915|language=Japanese}}</ref> |
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Through November and December 12, was released his sixteenth single "[[Last Song (Gackt song)|Last Song]]", and his fourth concept album "[[Crescent (Gackt album)|Crescent]]". Also in 2003, Gackt published a novel ''Moon Child Requiem'', and his autobiography, ''Jihaku'', and performed on the 55th ''[[Kōhaku Uta Gassen]]'', the 2004 annual New Year's Eve special by [[NHK]]. |
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===2004-2005=== |
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In February 2004, Gackt has his released first compilation album, [[The Sixth Day: Single Collection|The Sixth Day]], which was a collection of the singer's previous singles, and some being re-recorded. Then Gackt held ''The Sixth Day & Seventh Night'' nationwide tour between the releases of the albums. Previous album was followed three months later by the release of ''[[The Seventh Night: Unplugged]]'', another compilation album, containing the acoustic arrangements of previously released songs. On October 27, has released his 18th single "{{nihongo|[[Kimi ni Aitakute]]|君に逢いたくて|Needing You}}"<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/music/interview/041027_01.html|title=インタビュー：Gackt 『男性に聴いて口ずさんでもらいたい』|accessdate=2004-10-27|language=Japanese}}</ref>, and on December 04, was invited and awarded the "Best Asian Rock Artist" at the musical event in Korea, the [[M.net KM Music Festival|M.net/Km Music Video Festival]]. The [[Acoustic music|unplugged]] theme would be continued in the release of his fifth studio album, ''[[Love Letter (Gackt album)|Love Letter]]'' on next year Valentine's Day. Album was re-recorded in Korean and released on June 16, for the Korean market. |
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In 2005, with the releasing of his 21st single [[Black Stone]] on April 27, Gackt switched to a more alternative rock style<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/music/interview/050427_01.html|title=生まれながらにして闇だからさ|accessdate=2005-04-27|language=Japanese}}</ref>, and went to continue the "Moon Saga". On September 21, was released his third concept album [[Diabolos]], to be followed with a nationwide "{{nihongo|Diabolos ~Aien no Shi~|哀婉の詩|A Sorrowful Poem}} tour held in 36 performances across Japan. Gackt on December 24, held the final performance titled "{{nihongo|Diabolos ~Aien no Shi to Seiya no Namida~|哀婉の詩 と 聖夜の涙|A Sorrowful Poem and Tears on Christmas Eve}}", at the [[Tokyo Dome]]. Gackt enterted the sold-out arena, filled with around 42,000 fans, the arena on horseback, and as well flew near the ending. The Christmas Eve show, is on record as his most expensive to mount and one of the costliest in Japanase concert history, the one-time event was estimated by his business partners to have cost around 500 million yen (or around 4,3 million dollars).<ref name="Band Bio: Gackt"/> |
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===2006-2007=== |
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Beginning of the year 2006, on January 14, Gackt went on first Asian tour, "{{nihongo|Diabolos ~Aien no Shi to Seiya no Namida in Asia~|哀婉の詩 と 聖夜の涙|A Sorrowful Poem and Tears on Christmas Eve in Asia}}", from Fencing Stadium in [[Olympic Park, Seoul|Korean Olympic Park]]. It was held from [[China]] ([[Beijing]] and [[Shangai]]), to [[Hong Kong]], and [[Taiwan]]. On Januray 25, has relesed his 24th single "[[Redemption (song)|Redemption]]", what was used as the theme song for ''[[Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII]]''. He also provided [[voice acting]], [[motion capturing]] and his likeness for the game.<ref>{{Cite web| title=''Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII'' credits and also played Genesis Rhapsodos in Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII | work=imdb.com | url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0481507/fullcredits}}</ref> |
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Gackt on February 28, appeared on the graduation of the Maiko High School in [[Hyōgo Prefecture]], the site of surprising story. After the explanation of circumstances of his arrival; That one year earlier when he was regular on late night broadcast program, he recived a letter from a student. The student was in the only environmental distaster prevention program in all of Japan, however the program itself was at risk due to lack of participants, and he asked Gackt for advice. Both having experienced the [[Great Hanshin earthquake|Kobe earthquake]] firsthand, and agreeing with the need for preparedness and the curriculum of Maiko High, Gackt sent him the response, "''First, become that great person that people can look to learn about the appeal of distaster pervention class''". Later the boy wrote to him that the class had managed to add enough people to the class, and that he would like Gackt come to the school's graduation ceremony. One year later, Gackt has maintained his promise. He spoke to them with words of encouragement, and performed his own songs live, among them unreleased song especially written for the graduation. It was released next year on February 07, as "{{nihongo|[[No ni Saku Hana no Yō ni]]|野に咲く花のように|Like a Wild Flower}}".<ref name="nikkansports">{{cite web|url=http://www.nikkansports.com/ns/entertainment/p-et-tp0-060301-0002.html|title=Ｇａｃｋｔ卒業式ライブ！門出を祝福 |language=Japanese|accessdate=2006-03-02}}</ref><ref>http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=CRCP-10160</ref> |
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On August 23, were simultaneously released, ''The Greatest Filmography 1999-2006 Blue'' containing video clips of ballads msingles, while''The Greatest Filmography 1999-2006 Red'' of rock songs. They were followed by five large-sized CD jacket edition, [[Super Audio CD|SACD]] hybrid albums, released within a week of one another, as ''Gackt Premium Collection''. |
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Also in 2006, Gackt was one of last few artist to take part in last exibition of "Super Stars" project by photographer Leslie Kee, which is dedicated to the victims of the [[2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami|2004 tsunami]] disaster. Although at the beginning, due to lack of information rejected the offer, in the end decided to participate in the project, and after talking with Leslie, saw that have the same idea of uniting Asia. For the shooting, to show his admiration for the artists who took part in the concept, decided to have all their names printed onto his face and shoulder, among the names were the words "We are all Asian."<ref name="Karazen">{{cite web|url=http://www.karazen.com/news/2006/NOV/superstars_11_26.php|title="Super Stars" Charity Photobook by Leslie Kee|language=English|accessdate=2006-11-26}}</ref><ref name="The list of SuperStars by Lesile">{{cite web |url=http://www.littleoslo.com/eng/home/?p=34|title=The list of SuperStars by Lesile|language=English|accessdate=2006-11-30}}</ref> On December 24, Gackt went on nationwide fanclub only, "Training Days 2006 D.r.u.g. Party" tour, started with Zepp Osaka.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/music/special/070110_02.html|title=ファンクラブ限定のスペシャルライブ・レポート！|accessdate=2007-01-10|language=Japanese}}</ref> |
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Beginning January 7, 2007, Gackt played the warlord ''Uesugi Kenshin'' in the [[NHK]] Taiga drama ''[[Fūrinkazan (Taiga drama)|Fūrin Kazan]]''.<ref>{{cite web | title=来年の大河ドラマ「風林火山」、主役に内野聖陽さん | url=http://www.asahi.com/culture/update/0331/015.html | work=asashi.com | accessdate=2007-02-22 | language=Japanese }}</ref> Gackt's single "[[Returner ~Yami no Shūen~]]", was released on June 20, and was the first in his career (both solo and in a band) to reach the number one spot on the Japanese [[Oricon]] charts.<ref>{{cite web | title=Oricon compliments Gackt on his first #1 single | work=oricon.co.jp | url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/rankmusic/45823 | language=Japanese}}</ref> |
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In October 2007, at the held press conference in [[iTunes]] store in [[Ginza]], Gackt besides that advertised the first [[iPhone]], was announced as the first Japanese artist with a back catalog in the [[iTunes Store]], as well that his "The Greatest Filmography" will be released on October 9, in the [[U.S.A.]] and [[Canada]], and talked about his album Diabolos, what will be released on October 26 in eighteen European countries.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.apple.com/jp/articles/interviews/gackt/|title=Special Interview - Gackt|accessdate=2007-10-23|language=Japanese}}</ref> |
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On November 17 performed at [[M.net KM Music Festival|M.net/Km Music Video Festival]] in [[Korea]] as the special guest star. While on November 27 appeared and performed at the "2007 Japan-China Cultural Exchange Grand Concert Final" in Beijing. He sang the "December Love Song" in Japanese, Korean and Mandarin and said: |
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"I excpect that, one day, all people who are living in Asia, just like me and everyone here, heart to heart, hand in hand. Everyone speak in loud ''We are all Asian! We are all family!''" |
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Then on December 10, appeared at the China Fashion Awards in [[Beijing]], where was awarded for the "Japanese Artist of the Year".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2007-12/10/content_7225585.htm|title= |
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Singers, actors claim fashion awards|accessdate=2007-12-09|language=English}}</ref> Gackt performed on the 58th ''[[Kōhaku Uta Gassen]]'', the 2008 annual New Year's Eve special by ''NHK''.<ref>{{cite web|title="NHK reveals Kohaku lineup"| work=tokyograph.com | url=http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-2188|accessdate=2008-01-27}}</ref> |
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===Other projects=== |
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On May 25, 2007, the formation of the [[Supergroup (music)|supergroup]] [[S.K.I.N. (musical project)|S.K.I.N.]] was announced which, including Gackt, consists of fellow pop/rock artist [[Miyavi]], former [[Luna Sea]] guitarist [[Sugizo]] and [[X Japan]] co-founder [[Yoshiki (musician)|Yoshiki]]. The group gave its debut performance at the [[Anime Expo]] convention in [[Long Beach, California]] on June 29, 2007<ref>{{Cite web| title=Anime Expo 2007 announcement | work=anime-expo.org | url=http://www.anime-expo.org/?q=story/anime_expo_2007_announces_j_rock_concert_of_the_century}}</ref> and plans to release an album.<ref>{{Cite web| title=Yoshiki interview at JRock Revolution | work=jmusicamerica.com | url=http://www.jmusicamerica.com/us/article.php?id=2351}}</ref> |
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GACKT lent his voice and stage name for the creation of the [[Vocaloid]] {{Nihongo|'''Kamui Gakupo'''|神威がくぽ}}. Yamaha wanted to utilize the voice of a musician but felt it would be difficult to acquire cooperation. They consulted Dwango (new owner of Vocaloid publisher [[Internet Co., Ltd.]]), who suggested Gackt, as Gackt had previously provided his voice for Dwango's cell phone services.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://japan.cnet.com/news/tech/story/0,2000056025,20376132,00.htm|title=Gackt to Sing and Kentarō Miura to Draw Gackpoid|author=Michiko Nagai|publisher=[[CNET Networks|CNET Japan]]|date=2008-06-20|accessdate=2008-06-29|language=Japanese}}</ref> Referred to alternately as Gakupoid or Gackupo, the most recent release includes a new program, OPUS Express, for mixing vocal parts with accompaniment and phoneme data.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000041036|title=Kamui Gakupo, Debut At the End of July! "Gackpoid"|publisher=Barks|date=2008-06-20|accessdate=2008-06-29|language=Japanese}}</ref> The new software will be available for download for users with registered copies of previous Vocaloids. Besides the new program, Gackpoid will include two of Gackt's songs and three example songs.<ref name="gackpoid-official">{{Cite web|url=http://www.ssw.co.jp/products/vocal/gackpoid/index.html|title=Gackpoid|publisher= Internet Co. Ltd.|date=2008-06-20|accessdate=2008-06-29|language=Japanese}}</ref> |
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In 2007, Gackt created the "Save our Dears" charity. It was created to help the victims of the powerful earthquake that struck the [[Niigata Prefecture]] in Japan that year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.orico.co.jp/cardorder/newcard/interview.html|title=Save Our Dears Card|accessdate=2007-12-09|language=Japanese}}</ref> To raise funds for this charity, Gackt designed a pink crystal keychain as well as bracelets similar to ones his character wore in his role on "Furinkazan".<ref>http://netst.jp/save-our-dears/</ref> In addition, the charity also features two Orico UPty MasterCard credit cards with a photo of Gackt.<ref>http://gackt.com/assets/files/japanese/html/dears_kikin/</ref> Together Gackt's fanclub ''Dears'' raised two million yen which Gackt donated to the City of Joetsu at the Great Kenshin Festival in 2007. |
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The product was originally intended to be released in June 2008, but although Gackt existed as a model for the Vocaloid, it lacked an illustrated avatar to match the previous Vocaloids. Popular [[Mangaka|manga author]] [[Kentarō Miura]], famous for his dark fantasy epic ''[[Berserk (manga)|Berserk]]'', was approached.<ref name="Miura"/> Due to Miura's affection for [[Nico Nico Douga]], he agreed to offer his services as character designer for free.<ref name="Miura"/> As a fan of ''Berserk'', Gackt was more than satisfied with this arrangement, and requested Miura's sketches be faxed to him as well as the developers, even though he was on location for the filming of Guy Moshe's ''[[Bunraku (film)|Bunraku]]''.<ref name="Miura">{{Cite web|url=http://www.itmedia.co.jp/news/articles/0806/20/news043.html|title= Gackpoid to be Sold in Late July; Kentarō Miura to Illustrate|publisher=ITMedia|date=2008-06-20|accessdate=2008-06-29|language=Japanese}}</ref> Gackpoid was released on July 31, 2008.<ref name="gackpoid-official"/> Miura's design for Gakupo has a samurai aesthetic—the Vocaloid is clad in a ''[[hakama]]'' and ''[[Haori#Kimono accessories and related garments|haori]]'', and carries a [[katana]] that somehow acts as a musical instrument.<ref name="gackpoid-official"/> |
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=== 2008-2009 Tenth anniversary === |
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On April 22, it has been officialy announced that Gackt will co-star in [[Hollywood]] film [[Bunraku (film)|Bunraku]], director [[Guy Moshe]] personally went to Japan to entice him to join the project.<ref>{{cite news | first= | last= | coauthors= | title= Gackt's Official Site | date= | publisher= | url = http://gackt.com | work = | pages = | accessdate = | language = }}</ref> On May 21, 2008, Gackt released the documentary, Amakakeru Ryu no Gotoku, which was about his time spent making the drama, Fūrinkazan.<ref>[http://us.yesasia.com/en/PrdDept.aspx/code-j/section-index/pid-1010891942/ YESASIA: Gackt - Ama Kakeru Ryu no Gotoku: Kenshin, Sosite Gackt e (Making) (DVD) (Japan Version) DVD -Gackt,Japan Crown- Japan TV Series & Dramas - Free Shipping<!--Bot generated title -->]</ref> On August 23, Gackt reprised his ''Fūrin Kazan'' television role of Japanese warlord Uesugi Kenshin at [[Joetsu]] city's Great Kenshin Festival for the second year in a row, enchanching the atmosphere of the festival with allmost 210,000 visitors. On November 26, was released Gackt's twenty-eighth single "[[Jesus (Gackt song)|Jesus]]", his first single release in over a year.<ref>{{Cite web|url= http://gackt.com/jp-h/news/index.php?page=32|title= Gackt Official Website - Jesus|accessdate= 2008-10-17|publisher= Dears Co.,Ltd.|language= Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news| title = BARKS Interview November_2008 Interview November 2008 | date = 2008-12-01 | url = http://feeds.barks.jp/trackback/tb/watch/1000023815 | work = BARKS | accessdate = 2010-09-07}}</ref> It was followed by long-awaited nationwide tour ''Visualive 2008-2009 Requiem et Reminiscence II ~ Rebirth and Reunion ~'' tour after three year interval, held in a record number of 60 performance in more than 45 cities, started on December 14 from Misato Cultural Center. |
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On January 28, 2009, has released his twenty-ninth single, "[[Ghost (Gackt song)|Ghost]]", which was used as the opening song for the Japanese version of ''[[The Sarah Connor Chronicles]]''. To celebrate his 10 Year Anniversary Countdown, a countdown to his 10th anniversary as solo artist, Gackt released four singles, "[[Koakuma Heaven]]", "[[Faraway]]", "[[Lost Angels (song)|Lost Angels]]", and "[[Flower (Gackt song)|Flower]]", a week after one another starting from June 17, and ending on July 1, 2009.<ref name="10th anniversary">{{Cite web|url=http://gackt.com/jp/page/anniversary-singles/|title=New World in the Other Side of Heaven's Door - Gackt 10 Years Anniversary Countdown|language=Japanese}}</ref> On June 13, began the arena part of the tour, and on June 11 and 12 final performances in [[Saitama Super Arena]] gathered over sixty thousand spectators. In September, performed as a representative of Japan at the [[Asia Song Festival]] in Korea,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.asf.kofice.or.kr/l_eng/05_new/index.php?sm=v&bbs_data=aWR4PTY3JnRhYmxlPSZjb2RlPWVuZ19ub3RpY2U=//|title=Asia Song Festival|accessdate=2009-09-07|language=Japanese}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/FU/FU_EN_15.jsp?cid=789314|title=Korea 2009 Asia Song Festival: Starring Your Favorite Groups|accessdate=2009-09-07|language=English}}</ref>, and in the biggest annual anime concert [[Animelo Summer Live|Animelo Summer Live 2009]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.amustyle.info/archives/2951|title=今年も燃えた！夏の祭典『Animelo Summer Live 2009 -RE:BRIDGE-』2日目をレポート！|accessdate=2009-09-22|language=Japanese}}</ref> In October performed as the main artist at the "Wow Live! Thanks For Music" show held in [[Yoyogi National Gymnasium]], in Japan.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mainichi.jp/enta/geinou/graph/200910/14/index.html|title=ＷＯＷＦＥＳ：原由子６年ぶりソロライブ 友情参戦ＧＡＣＫＴにｈｉｔｏｍｉは脚線美披露|accessdate=2009-10-14|language=Japanese}}</ref> |
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As part of both the [[Kamen Rider Series]]' [[Heisei period]] run and Gackt's solo career having their 10th anniversaries, Gackt was brought onto the 2009 edition of the Kamen Rider Series ''[[Kamen Rider Decade]]'' to perform many of its theme songs, released via [[Avex Trax]] and [[Avex Entertainment]]. This began with the series' opening theme "[[Journey through the Decade]]", and also included the series' two films' theme songs: "[[The Next Decade]]"<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/music/release/d/825546/1/|title=ＧＡＣＫＴ-リリース-ORICON STYLE ミュージック|accessdate=2009-06-28}}</ref> and "[[Stay the Ride Alive]]". While recording the third song, Gackt stated that each song had a theme: {{Nihongo|"Journey"|旅|Tabi}}, {{Nihongo|"War"|戦|Ikusa}}, {{Nihongo|"Eternity"|永遠|Eien}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000054373|title=GACKT : 劇場版『仮面ライダー×仮面ライダーW＆ディケイド MOVIE大作戦2010』主題歌はGACKT / BARKS ニュース|accessdate=2009-10-22}}</ref> |
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On December 2, released his seventh studio album ''[[Re:Born]]'' which continued the story he had originally created in ''[[Rebirth (Gackt album)|Rebirth]]''. A week later, he released his double A-side single "[[Setsugekka (The End of Silence)/Zan|Setsugekka -the end of silence-/Zan]]", and both songs were theme songs for the third installment in the ''[[Samurai Warriors]]'' series video game by Koei.<ref>{{Cite news|title= コーエー、Wii「戦国無双3」発表会を開催 宮本茂氏、GACKTさんなどスペシャルゲストが登場| url=http://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/20090805_307314.html|accessdate = 2009-09-07|language=Japanese}}</ref> By the end of the year, held a fanclub concert on December 12 in Saitama Super Arena, titled ''Camui Gakuen School'' concepted on a fictional school in which the director is Gackt<ref>{{Cite news|title=音楽ライター赤木まみの「ぐずらのつづら」【3】―「GACKT＜神威♂楽園 de イキナ祭＞」|url=http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000056002&p=0|accessdate=2009-12-12|language=Japanese}}</ref>, and on December 24, and 25 celebrated Christmas with fans in Zepp Osaka. |
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=== 2010-present === |
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On February 14, 2010, Gackt participated and performed as a representative of Japan, at the Asia Pops Festival held in [[Niigata City]], in homage for the victims of [[2007 Chūetsu offshore earthquake]].<ref>http://test.entame-style.jp/feature_music/ajia/index.html</ref> On March 6, and 7, Gackt performed the theme songs on the festival organized by [[Koei]] to promote their new [[Nintendo Wii]] game, in Saitama Super Arena, gathering around 80 thousand people, set as a scene from the Sengoku period to celebrate the country's history and culture, as well as the setting of the game.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Samurai Warriors 3: Gackt, 80 000 more at festival|url=http://www.destructoid.com/samurai-warriors-3-gackt-80-000-more-at-festival-161822.phtml|accessdate=2010-01-28|language=English}}</ref> |
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Since the last December, apart from other events, Gackt was working on the concert DVD ''Visualive Arena Tour 2009 Requiem et Reminiscence II Final ~Chinkon To Saisei~'', featuring the last day of his nationwide tour. Although was initialy planned to be relesed in November, because of the sound, special effects which contribute to his tour story and concept "Visual Live Alive" which was planned three years ago, was postponed couple of times. It was finally released on March 31, and dedicated to the all fans around the globe and the too early deceased King of Pop, [[Michael Jackson]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=「THIS IS IT」以上の仕上がり!? GACKT、発売延期が続くDVDを自画自賛|url=http://www.cyzo.com/2010/02/post_3899.html|accessdate=2010-02-18|language=Japanese}}</ref> It was screened in cinemas across Japan as well.<ref>{{Cite news|title=「ダスダス、う!さぎ!?」も登場、GACKTライブDVD上映会|url=http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000059715|accessdate=2010-03-30|language=Japanese}}</ref> |
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On May, he switched to a new record company, [[Avex Group]] "in pursuit of creating the one and only entertainment".<ref>{{Cite web|title=移籍第1弾シングル発売決定!!|work=Gackt Myspace|accessdate=2010-05-23|url=http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=1000648050&blogId=533263200}}</ref> The first single with this new company, "[[Ever (Gackt song)|Ever]]", was the theme song of the [[massively multiplayer online role-playing game|multiplayer online role-playing game]] ''[[Dragon Nest]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Japanese Singer GACKT To Play Villain In Upcoming RPG, Dragon Nest |work=Gamegrep|accessdate=2010-05-17|url=http://www.gamegrep.com/news/32338-japanese_singer_gackt_to_play_villain_in_upcoming_rpg_dragon_nest/}}</ref> Before the release of "Ever", Gackt held a male-only concert, which consisted only of rock songs, at Club Citta in [[Kawasaki, Kanagawa|Kawasaki]], under the band name ''Yellow Fried Chickenz'', which refers to human cowardice.<ref>{{Cite web|title=ＧＡＣＫＴ女禁ライブ、ニューハーフ連行|work=Sanspo|accessdate=2010-03-22|url=http://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/100322/gnj1003220506008-n1.htm}}</ref> The tour was continued with a total of 30-shows from June, and ending in August.<ref>{{Cite web|title=GACKT、エイベックスへの移籍を発表|work=Barks|accessdate=2010-04-17|url=http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000060280|language=Japanese}}</ref> Gackt as ''Yellow Fried Chickenz'' went to Europe, touring there for the first time at a very selective choice of clubs in London, Paris, Barcelona, München and Bochum.<ref>{{Cite web|title=GACKT coming to Europe 2010 ATTACK OF THE YELLOW FRIED CHICKENz|work=Twisted Talent Concerts|accessdate=2010-06-01|url=http://www.twisted-talent.com/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mainichi.jp/enta/geinou/graph/201006/10/?link_id=REH05|title=ＧＡＣＫＴ：新曲熱唱、武道館ライブも宣言「みんなサムライにしてやる」 全国ツアースタート|work=The Mainichi Daily News|accessdate=2010-06-10|language=Japanese}}</ref> |
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[[Nippon Crown]], his former record company, released a new compilation album ''[[The Eleventh Day: Single Collection]]'', which was a collection of the singer's singles from the second half, reissued ''[[The Sixth Day: Single Collection]]'', and released a compilation album ''[[Are You "Fried Chickenz"??]]''<ref>{{Cite web| url = http://www.crownrecord.co.jp/artist/gackt/whats.html | title = ＧＡＣＫＴ - 最新ニュース｜日本クラウン株式会社 クラウンレコード | accessdate = 2010-09-07 | work = Nippon Crown | language = Japanese}}</ref> |
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Between of his tour, Gackt marked his theater debut as he played the lead role in the [[jidaigeki]] “[[Nemuri Kyoshirō|Nemuri Kyoshiro Buraihikae]].”<ref>{{Cite web|title=Gackt ready for theater debut as 'attractive' samurai|date=2010-04-04|work=The Mainichi Daily News|accessdate=2009-04-30|url=http://mdn.mainichi.jp/arts/archive/news/2010/04/20100404p2g00m0et021000c.html}}</ref> On August 23, has participated on the 85th Great Kenshin Festival, his third time, with record attendance of more than 240,000 visitors.<ref>{{Cite web|title=ＧＡＣＫＴ謙信に大歓声|accessdate=2010-08-23|work=Joetsu Times|url=http://www.j-times.jp/news.php?seq=3915|language=Japanese}}</ref> |
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==Current Project(s)== |
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===''Nemuri X Gackt Project''=== |
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Chosen personally by the family of former actor, in 2009 it was announced that [[Gackt]] would lend his image to a new [[Nemuri Kyoshiro]] multimedia project, starring as the eponymous protagnist, beginning with live [[theatre|stage production]] in May 2010, penned by Koyama Kundo. Over the next few years, in Japan, will be held over 120 theatre performances. The project is currently planned to span a variety of media, including [[film]], [[Japanese television drama|television]], [[anime]], [[manga]], and [[video game]]s.<ref>http://www.nemuri-gackt.com/</ref> |
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===''Message! To Asia''=== |
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Though at the very start was only announced that Gackt along [[Bae Yong Joon]] will be participating in a Hohoemi (smile) Project charity event called "Message! to Asia", scheduled to be held at the Tokyo Dome on December 14, 2010 by DATV, until now was joined by [[Vanness Wu]] and [[Kim Hyun Joong]], expecting to have many Asian stars partake in this event.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://navicon.jp/news/9098/|title=チャリティ企画にヨン様、ガクト、ヴァネス、ヒョンジュンが共演する「ほほえみプロジェクト」を動画で紹介|accessdate=2010-08-26|language=Japanese}}</ref> |
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In addition to performing on the series' soundtrack, Gackt also appeared in the film ''[[Kamen Rider Decade: All Riders vs. Dai-Shocker]]'' as ''Decade''{{'}}s iteration of [[Riderman|Jōji Yūki]]; he also portrays this character in his music video for "The Next Decade".<ref name="gackt-profile"/> |
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Because in various parts of Asia, approximately 1,800,000 street children can’t afford to go to school or are in danger of slave trading, this event is going to be held to help these underprivileged and exploited children. The profit of this project will be contributed to help street children in [[Cambodia]] and [[The Philippines]].<ref>http://hohoemi.datv.jp/index.php</ref> |
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Gackt's musical education began at age three, when his parents initiated his classical [[piano]] education. He has credited the classical pianist and composer [[Frédéric Chopin]] with " |
Gackt's musical education began at age three, when his parents initiated his classical [[piano]] education. He has credited the classical pianist and composer [[Frédéric Chopin]] with being "the one who taught me the beauty, depth, fun, sadness, kindness of music; that music could grant people courage, and the meaning of the layers of sound. It isn't an exaggeration to say Chopin is the foundation of my music."<ref> {{cite news | title = GACKT「僕の音楽の基盤はショパン」 | date = 2010-03-01 | url = http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000058782 | work = BARKS | accessdate = 2010-09-11 | language = Japanese | quote = Original quote: 「…そんな僕に音楽の美しさ、深さ、楽しさ、悲しさ、そして音楽は勇気を与えることが出来るモノだってこと、重なり合う音の意味を教えてくれたのがまさしくショパンだった。僕の音楽の基盤はショパンだと言っても過言ではない。僕にそこまで大きな影響を与えたショパンの楽曲、その魅力と魔力。自分の耳と心で確かめて欲しい。…」}}</ref> Having only listened to [[classical music]] and [[enka]] while growing up, he did not become interested in rock music until he was a young adult. He cites [[Led Zeppelin]]'s "[[Stairway to Heaven]]" as being particularly inspiring, and went on to master modern percussion and guitar.<ref name="jihaku"/> |
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*2000: ''Mars Sora Kara no Homonsha ({{Nihongo|MARS 空からの訪問者}})'' |
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The collaboration with the "[[Gundam|Gundam Series]]" began with the use of Gackt songs in their movies and video games, and thro the years participated on various events. On December 19, 2007, was released an compilation album titled ''[[0079-0088]]'', containing eight tracks, which had either previously been used on the soundtracks of the ''[[Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam]]'' movies or were covers of earlier songs from the ''Gundam'' franchise.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-2015|title=Gackt to release "Gundam album"}}</ref> It was created as a tribute to the creator of ''Gundam'', [[Yoshiyuki Tomino]], for his birthday.<ref>{{cite web|title=Anime News Network- Gackt x Gundam for 0079-0088|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-11-05/gackt-gundam-songs}}</ref> |
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*2001: ''Requiem et Reminiscence'' |
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*2002: ''Kagen no Tsuki ({{Nihongo|下弦の⽉}})'' |
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*2003: ''Jogen no Tsuki ({{Nihongo|上弦の⽉}})'' |
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*2004: ''The Sixth Day & Seventh Night'' |
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*2005-2006: ''Diabolos ~Aien no Shi to Seiya no Namida~ (DIABOLOS 〜哀婉の詩と聖夜の涙〜) |
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*2008-2009: ''Requiem et Reminiscence ~Saisei to Kaikou~({{Nihongo|Requiem et Reminiscence Ⅱ 〜再生と邂逅〜}})'' |
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*2010: ''Yellow Fried Chickenz'' |
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*1999: Easter Live |
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Gackt's song and single "[[Tsuki no Uta]]" was the ending theme song of anime ''[[Texnolyze]]''. |
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*1999: Shockwave Illusion Live |
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*2000: Starlight Gig |
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*2006-2007: ''Training Days D.r.u.g. Party'' |
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*2010: ''Yellow Fried Chickenz'' |
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Gackt's live support band. Its current lineup is as follows: |
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[[Bujingai]], also known as ''Bujingai: The Forsaken City'' and ''Bujingai: Swordmaster'', is an [[action game]] developed and published by [[Taito Corporation]] in collaboration with [[Red Entertainment]] exclusively for the [[PlayStation 2]] console. Bujingai is the 50th anniversary commemoration release from Taito, because of these occasion has been gathered a handful of high-profile people, among them its main character, Lau Wong, was based on Gackt, who assisted in the development by providing the voice of Lau, motion capture, and fleshing out the setting and story. |
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* Yukihiro [[Chachamaru (musician)|"Chachamaru"]] Fujimura – backing vocals, lead guitar |
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* You Kurosaki – violin, guitar |
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* Hiroshi "Chirolyn" Watanabe - bass |
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* Jun-ji - drums |
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* Igao – keyboard |
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===''New Fist of the North Star''=== |
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* [[Ju-ken]] – bass<ref>{{Cite web| url = http://www.vkdb.jp/Ju-ken.html | title = Ju-ken(ジューケン) | accessdate = 2010-09-07 | language = Japanese}}</ref> |
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[[New Fist of the North Star]], is a three-episode [[anime]] [[original video animation|OVA]] series based on the ''[[Fist of the North Star]]'' franchise, directed by [[Takeshi Watanabe]] and produced by OB Planning, released in 2003. One of the main characters, Seiji, was voiced by Gackt in a Japanese version. Also, two Gackt's songs were used as the opening and ending theme songs for the animation, and released as a single "[[Lu:na/Oasis]]".<ref>{{cite web |title=Ｇａｃｋｔ-リリース-ORICON STYLE ミュージック |url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/music/release/d/511832/1/|accessdate=2010-04-01}}</ref> |
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* Nell - drums<ref>{{Cite web| url = http://www.vkdb.jp/Nell.html | title = Nell(ネル) → 片岡 銀(カタオカ ギン) | accessdate = 2010-09-07 | language = Japanese}}</ref> |
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* Minami - drums<ref>{{Cite web| url = http://www.minami-drums.com/pc/index2.html | title = Minami Official Website | accessdate = 2010-09-07 | language = Japanese}}</ref> |
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* Jinsei Rikori - drums and musical instruments specialist |
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===''Final Fantasy VII''=== |
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* [[Masa (musician)|Masa]] – rhythm guitar |
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Genesis Rhapsodos, one of the main characters in the [[Final Fantasy VII]] franchise, physical appearance was completely based on Gackt, who assisted for the second time, in the development by providing the voice of Genesis, motion capture, and fleshing out the setting and story. In the Japanese version of "[[Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII|Dirge of Cerberus]]" and "[[Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII|Crisis Core]]", Genesis is voiced by Gackt.<ref name="Oricon FFVII">{{Cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/music/11211/|title=Gackt×FINAL FANTASY Ⅶ、超豪華コラボ！|accessdate=2006-02-16|language=Japanese}}</ref> He also wrote and performed Dirge of Cerberus's theme songs, "[[Redemption]]" and "Longing".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/music/interview/060125_01.html|title=Gackt『2006年第1弾もGackt節全開！』|accessdate=2006-01-25|language=Japanese}}</ref> He actually wears his Genesis costume in the music video, though his hairstyle has changed because of the tour held in the meantime, but had a small amount of input on the costume design, mostly to ensure that it would allow for easy movement, but also to help settle on the color scheme, which had previously been intended to be either white or black. |
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* Ren – bass |
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* Toshi - drums |
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===''Gackpoid''=== |
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* Ryu - drums |
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Gackt lent his voice and stage name for the creation of the [[vocaloid]] {{Nihongo|'''Kamui Gakupo'''|神威がくぽ}}. Yamaha wanted to utilize the voice of a musician but felt it would be difficult to acquire cooperation. They consulted Dwango (new owner of Vocaloid publisher [[Internet Co., Ltd.]]), who suggested Gackt, as Gackt had previously provided his voice for Dwango's cell phone services.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://japan.cnet.com/news/tech/story/0,2000056025,20376132,00.htm|title=Gackt to Sing and Kentarō Miura to Draw Gackpoid|author=Michiko Nagai|publisher=[[CNET Networks|CNET Japan]]|date=2008-06-20|accessdate=2008-06-29|language=Japanese}}</ref> Referred to alternately as Gakupoid or Gackupo, the most recent release includes a new program, OPUS Express, for mixing vocal parts with accompaniment and phoneme data.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000041036|title=Kamui Gakupo, Debut At the End of July! "Gackpoid"|publisher=Barks|date=2008-06-20|accessdate=2008-06-29|language=Japanese}}</ref> The new software will be available for download for users with registered copies of previous Vocaloids. Besides the new program, Gackpoid will include two of Gackt's songs and three example songs.<ref name="gackpoid-official">{{Cite web|url=http://www.ssw.co.jp/products/vocal/gackpoid/index.html|title=Gackpoid|publisher= Internet Co. Ltd.|date=2008-06-20|accessdate=2008-06-29|language=Japanese}}</ref> |
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The product was originally intended to be released in June 2008, but although Gackt existed as a model for the Vocaloid, it lacked an illustrated avatar to match the previous Vocaloids. Popular [[Mangaka|manga author]] [[Kentarō Miura]], famous for his dark fantasy epic ''[[Berserk (manga)|Berserk]]'', was approached.<ref name="Miura"/> Due to Miura's affection for [[Nico Nico Douga]], he agreed to offer his services as character designer for free.<ref name="Miura"/> As a fan of ''Berserk'', Gackt was more than satisfied with this arrangement, and requested Miura's sketches be faxed to him as well as the developers, even though he was on location for the filming of Guy Moshe's ''[[Bunraku (film)|Bunraku]]''.<ref name="Miura">{{Cite web|url=http://www.itmedia.co.jp/news/articles/0806/20/news043.html|title= Gackpoid to be Sold in Late July; Kentarō Miura to Illustrate|publisher=ITMedia|date=2008-06-20|accessdate=2008-06-29|language=Japanese}}</ref> Gackpoid was released on July 31, 2008.<ref name="gackpoid-official"/> Miura's design for Gakupo has a samurai aesthetic—the Vocaloid is clad in a ''[[hakama]]'' and ''[[Haori#Kimono accessories and related garments|haori]]'', and carries a [[katana]] that somehow acts as a musical instrument.<ref name="gackpoid-official"/> |
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===''Kamen Rider Decade''=== |
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As part of both the [[Kamen Rider Series]]' [[Heisei period]] run and Gackt's solo career having their 10th anniversaries, Gackt was brought onto the 2009 edition of the Kamen Rider Series ''[[Kamen Rider Decade]]'' to perform many of its theme songs, released via [[Avex Trax]] and [[Avex Entertainment]]. This began with the series' opening theme "[[Journey through the Decade]]", and also included the series' two films' theme songs: "[[The Next Decade]]"<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/music/release/d/825546/1/|title=ＧＡＣＫＴ-リリース-ORICON STYLE ミュージック|accessdate=2009-06-28}}</ref> and "[[Stay the Ride Alive]]". While recording the third song, Gackt stated that each song had a theme: {{Nihongo|"Journey"|旅|Tabi}}, {{Nihongo|"War"|戦|Ikusa}}, {{Nihongo|"Eternity"|永遠|Eien}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000054373|title=GACKT : 劇場版『仮面ライダー×仮面ライダーW＆ディケイド MOVIE大作戦2010』主題歌はGACKT / BARKS ニュース|accessdate=2009-10-22}}</ref> |
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===''Samurai Warriors 3''=== |
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At the game's press conference on August 5, 2009, it was revealed that [[Gackt]] will be performing theme songs for the game.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2009/08/04/gackt_sengoku_musou_3/|title=Gackt Heads Up Sengoku Musou 3 Theme Song|accessdate=2009-08-04|language=English}}</ref> The single, titled "[[Setsugekka (The End of Silence)/Zan]]", which contains both songs, was released on December 9, 2009.<ref>http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=DSCD-18</ref> |
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===''Dragon Nest''=== |
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At the game's press conference held on April 2009, for the upcoming [[massively multiplayer online role-playing game|multiplayer online role-playing game]] ''[[Dragon Nest]]'', Gackt at the etrance showed up dressed in Belscard's outfit, complete with glow-in-the-dark dragon and eerie fog-effects.<ref name="Dragon Nest Press">{{Cite web|url=http://www.gamegrep.com/news/32338-japanese_singer_gackt_to_play_villain_in_upcoming_rpg_dragon_nest/|title=Japanese Singer GACKT To Play Villain In Upcoming RPG, Dragon Nest|accessdate=2010-04-17|language=English}}</ref> It was announced that Gackt will be providing the voice for the villian Belscard, and as well writing and singing the game's theme song, which was set to be released as a single on June 16, but was postponed and released on July 28, titled "[[Ever (Gackt song)|Ever]]".<ref name="Dragon Nest Press"/> |
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==Filmography== |
==Filmography== |
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In 2007, Gackt has provided the voice for Malthazar in the Japanese release of the film ''[[Arthur and the Minimoys]]''.<ref>{{cite web | title=News article on ''Arthur and the Minimoys'' involvement | work=tokyograph.com | url=http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-1304 | accessdate=2008-01-27}}</ref> In |
In 2007, Gackt has provided the voice for Malthazar in the Japanese release of the film ''[[Arthur and the Minimoys]]''.<ref>{{cite web | title=News article on ''Arthur and the Minimoys'' involvement | work=tokyograph.com | url=http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-1304 | accessdate=2008-01-27}}</ref> In addition to performing on the series' soundtrack, Gackt also appeared in the film ''[[Kamen Rider Decade: All Riders vs. Dai-Shocker]]'' as ''Decade''{{'}}s iteration of [[Riderman|Jōji Yūki]]; he also portrays this character in his music video for "The Next Decade". |
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In addition to performing on the series' soundtrack, Gackt also appeared in the film ''[[Kamen Rider Decade: All Riders vs. Dai-Shocker]]'' as ''Decade''{{'}}s iteration of [[Riderman|Jōji Yūki]]; he also portrays this character in his music video for "The Next Decade". |
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In December of 2009, Gackt said that he gladly wanted to make his new film in 2010, based on a story of the tour ''Requiem et Reminiscence II'', and the look of the film can be seen on the concert's DVD, but because already preoccupied with the schedule in 2010, will see when will start to work.<ref>http://www.barks.jp/watch/?id=1000027005&b=1m&pl=wm</ref> |
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* Yukihiro [[Chachamaru (musician)|"Chachamaru"]] Fujimura – backing vocals, lead guitar |
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Gackt Camui (神威 楽斗, Kamui Gakuto, born July 4, 1973[1]) is a Japanese musician, actor and author. Usually referred to by his mononymous stage name, he is known for his career as a solo artist and as the former vocalist for the now-defunct band Malice Mizer.
He has released fourteen albums and thirty-eight singles as a solo musician, which have over 10 million sales in Japan.[2] He became the first Japanese artist to release his music catalog on iTunes in October 2007.[3] His music has been used as theme songs for various anime, television dramas, and video games, such as New Fist of the North Star, Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII, and Kamen Rider Decade, amongst others. His image has been used as the model of video game characters in Bujingai and Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII.
As an actor and writer, he co-starred and co-wrote the 2003 film Moon Child and acted in the NHK drama Fūrin Kazan as Uesugi Kenshin. He made his international film debut in the film Bunraku in 2010 at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Early life
Gackt was born in Okinawa, Japan, on July 4, 1973. His father was a music teacher primarily playing the trumpet and his mother was also a teacher. According to Gackt's autobiography, he was a mischievous child and enjoyed taking risks; at age seven he nearly drowned while swimming off the coast of Okinawa. After this near-death experience, he claims to have the ability to see and speak with deceased family members, and people.[4] At the age of ten, he was hospitalized with a gastrointestinal condition and had to remain at the hospital for a prolonged time. He made the acquaintance of several terminally ill children, some of whom died during his stay.[4]
Career
Malice Mizer
In 1995, Gackt joined Malice Mizer as the group's vocalist, lyricist and pianist. The band released several singles along with two albums with him as the vocalist, entitled Voyage ~Sans Retour~ and Merveilles. At the immediate start of 1999, he left Malice Mizer. Five months after his departure, Kami (then drummer of Malice Mizer and close friend of Gackt's) died of a subarachnoid hemorrhage.
1999–2003: Solo debut
Gackt launched his solo career on May 12, 1999 with the release of the EP Mizerable. Mizerable performed well on the Oricon charts, reaching second on the weekly charts. On April 26, 2000, Gackt released his debut album, Mars; the album reached number three on the Oricon weekly chart. He released three albums, Rebirth, Moon, and Crescent each year after his debut album. Gackt's music was featured as theme songs for the anime, New Fist of the North Star[5] and Texhnolyze, as well as the video game Bujingai.[6]
In April 2003, Gackt co-wrote and co-starred in the movie Moon Child, featuring Hyde (vocalist of L'Arc~en~Ciel) and Taiwanese-American singer Leehom Wang.[7] Later that year, Gackt published his autobiography, Jihaku, and designed two guitars, named "Mercury" and "Venus", for Caparison Guitars.[8][9]
2004–2008
In February 2004, Gackt released his first compilation album The Sixth Day: Single Collection, which was a collection of the singer's previous A-sides. This album was followed three months later by the release of The Seventh Night: Unplugged, another compilation album, containing the acoustic arrangements of previously released songs. The unplugged theme would be continued in the release of his fifth studio album, Love Letter in February 2005. In the same year, he switched to a more alternative rock style and released his sixth studio album Diabolos and had a tour called "Diabolos ~Aien no Shi to Seiya no Namida~" which ended with a performance on December 24, 2005 at the Tokyo Dome.[10][11]
In the beginning of 2006, his single Redemption was used as the theme song for Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII. He also provided voice acting, motion capturing and his likeness for the game.[12]
Beginning January 7, 2007, Gackt played the warlord Uesugi Kenshin in the NHK drama Fūrin Kazan.[13] His single "Returner ~Yami no Shūen~", was released on June 20, 2007, and was the first in his career (both solo and in a band) to reach the number one spot on the Japanese Oricon charts.[14] He provided the voice for Malthazar in the Japanese release of the film Arthur and the Minimoys[15] and in October 2007, his back catalog became available in the iTunes Store.[3]
On December 19, 2007, Gackt released an album titled 0079–0088. It contains eight tracks, which had either previously been used on the soundtracks of the Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam movies or were covers of earlier songs from the Gundam franchise.[16] It was created as a tribute to the creator of Gundam, Yoshiyuki Tomino, for his birthday.[17] Gackt performed on the 58th Kōhaku Uta Gassen, the 2008 annual New Year's Eve special by NHK.[18]
On May 21, 2008, he released the documentary, Amakakeru Ryu no Gotoku, which was about his time spent making the drama, Fūrin Kazan. He reprized his Fūrin Kazan television role of Japanese warlord Uesugi Kenshin at Joetsu city's Great Kenshin Festival for the second year in a row on August 23, 2008.[2] Also in August, it was announced that he would be cast in the 2010 film Bunraku, in which he would play a samurai lord.[19]
2009–present: Tenth anniversary
Gackt's twenty-eighth single "Jesus" was released on November 26, 2008; it was his first single release in over a year.[20][21][22] On January 28, 2009, he released his twenty-ninth single, "Ghost", which was the opening for the Japanese version of The Sarah Connor Chronicles. To celebrate his 10 Year Anniversary Countdown, a countdown to his 10th anniversary as solo artist, Gackt released four singles, "Koakuma Heaven", "Faraway", "Lost Angels", and "Flower", a week after one another starting from June 17, 2009 and ending on July 1, 2009.[23] In September 2009, he performed as a representative of Japan at the Asia Song Festival.[24][25] On December 2, 2009, he released his seventh studio album Re:Born which continued the story he had originally created in Rebirth. A week later, he released his 36th single "Setsugekka (The End of Silence)/Zan" and both songs were theme songs for the third installment in the Samurai Warriors series video game.[26]
Gackt switched to a new record label, Avex Group "in pursuit of creating the one and only entertainment."[27] The first single with this new company, "Ever", was the theme song of the multiplayer online role-playing game Dragon Nest.[28] After the release of "Ever", Gackt held a 24-shows concert tour in six locations in June–July 2010.[29] Gackt held a male-only concert, which consisted only of rock songs, at Club Citta in Kawasaki, under using the name Yellow Fried Chickenz, which refers to human cowardice.[30] Gackt continued the Yellow Fried Chickenz tour in Europe, touring there for the first time at a very selective choice of clubs in London, Paris, Barcelona, München and Bochum.[31][32] Nippon Crown, his former record label, released a new greatest hits album The Eleventh Day: Single Collection and reissued The Sixth Day: Single Collection, and compilation album Are You "Fried Chickenz"??[33]
In February 2010, Gackt was confirmed to voice Maltazard in the Japanese dubbed version of the movie Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard. The summer of 2010 marked his theater debut as he played the lead role in the jidaigeki “Nemuri Kyoshiro Buraihikae.”[34] On August 23, 2010, Gackt participated on the 85th Great Kenshin Festival for the third time, with record attendance of more than 240,000 visitors.[35]
Other projects
S.K.I.N.
On May 25, 2007, the formation of the supergroup S.K.I.N. was announced which, including Gackt, consists of fellow pop/rock artist Miyavi, former Luna Sea guitarist Sugizo and X Japan co-founder Yoshiki. The group gave its debut performance at the Anime Expo convention in Long Beach, California on June 29, 2007[36] and plans to release an album.[37]
Gackpoid
GACKT lent his voice and stage name for the creation of the Vocaloid Kamui Gakupo (神威がくぽ). Yamaha wanted to utilize the voice of a musician but felt it would be difficult to acquire cooperation. They consulted Dwango (new owner of Vocaloid publisher Internet Co., Ltd.), who suggested Gackt, as Gackt had previously provided his voice for Dwango's cell phone services.[38] Referred to alternately as Gakupoid or Gackupo, the most recent release includes a new program, OPUS Express, for mixing vocal parts with accompaniment and phoneme data.[39] The new software will be available for download for users with registered copies of previous Vocaloids. Besides the new program, Gackpoid will include two of Gackt's songs and three example songs.[40]
The product was originally intended to be released in June 2008, but although Gackt existed as a model for the Vocaloid, it lacked an illustrated avatar to match the previous Vocaloids. Popular manga author Kentarō Miura, famous for his dark fantasy epic Berserk, was approached.[41] Due to Miura's affection for Nico Nico Douga, he agreed to offer his services as character designer for free.[41] As a fan of Berserk, Gackt was more than satisfied with this arrangement, and requested Miura's sketches be faxed to him as well as the developers, even though he was on location for the filming of Guy Moshe's Bunraku.[41] Gackpoid was released on July 31, 2008.[40] Miura's design for Gakupo has a samurai aesthetic—the Vocaloid is clad in a hakama and haori, and carries a katana that somehow acts as a musical instrument.[40]
Kamen Rider Decade
As part of both the Kamen Rider Series' Heisei period run and Gackt's solo career having their 10th anniversaries, Gackt was brought onto the 2009 edition of the Kamen Rider Series Kamen Rider Decade to perform many of its theme songs, released via Avex Trax and Avex Entertainment. This began with the series' opening theme "Journey through the Decade", and also included the series' two films' theme songs: "The Next Decade"[42] and "Stay the Ride Alive". While recording the third song, Gackt stated that each song had a theme: "Journey" (旅, Tabi), "War" (戦, Ikusa), "Eternity" (永遠, Eien).[43]
In addition to performing on the series' soundtrack, Gackt also appeared in the film Kamen Rider Decade: All Riders vs. Dai-Shocker as Decade's iteration of Jōji Yūki; he also portrays this character in his music video for "The Next Decade".[2]
Music style
Influence
Gackt's musical education began at age three, when his parents initiated his classical piano education. He has credited the classical pianist and composer Frédéric Chopin with being "the one who taught me the beauty, depth, fun, sadness, kindness of music; that music could grant people courage, and the meaning of the layers of sound. It isn't an exaggeration to say Chopin is the foundation of my music."[44] Having only listened to classical music and enka while growing up, he did not become interested in rock music until he was a young adult. He cites Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" as being particularly inspiring, and went on to master modern percussion and guitar.[4]
Discography
Studio albums
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Compilation albums
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Concerts
Public concerts
- 2000: Mars Sora Kara no Homonsha (error: {{nihongo}}: Japanese or romaji text required (help))
- 2001: Requiem et Reminiscence
- 2002: Kagen no Tsuki (error: {{nihongo}}: Japanese or romaji text required (help))
- 2003: Jogen no Tsuki (error: {{nihongo}}: Japanese or romaji text required (help))
- 2004: The Sixth Day & Seventh Night
- 2005-2006: Diabolos ~Aien no Shi to Seiya no Namida~ (DIABOLOS 〜哀婉の詩と聖夜の涙〜)
- 2008-2009: Requiem et Reminiscence ~Saisei to Kaikou~(error: {{nihongo}}: Japanese or romaji text required (help))
- 2010: Yellow Fried Chickenz
Fanclub concerts
- 1999: Easter Live
- 1999: Shockwave Illusion Live
- 2000: Starlight Gig
- 2006-2007: Training Days D.r.u.g. Party
- 2010: Yellow Fried Chickenz
Supporting band
Gackt's live support band. Its current lineup is as follows:
- Yukihiro "Chachamaru" Fujimura – backing vocals, lead guitar
- You Kurosaki – violin, guitar
- Hiroshi "Chirolyn" Watanabe - bass
- Jun-ji - drums
- Igao – keyboard
- Support members/When needed
- Ju-ken – bass[45]
- Nell - drums[46]
- Minami - drums[47]
- Jinsei Rikori - drums and musical instruments specialist
- Former members
- Masa – rhythm guitar
- Ren – bass
- Toshi - drums
- Ryu - drums
Filmography
In 2007, Gackt has provided the voice for Malthazar in the Japanese release of the film Arthur and the Minimoys.[48] In addition to performing on the series' soundtrack, Gackt also appeared in the film Kamen Rider Decade: All Riders vs. Dai-Shocker as Decade's iteration of Jōji Yūki; he also portrays this character in his music video for "The Next Decade".
| Year | Film, Drama, Anime, Video Game | Role | Notes |
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| 1997 | Verte Aile | Gackt | Malice Mizer's short film |
| 2001 | Fly to Madagascar | Self | Documentary |
| 2002 | Hero's Hero | Self | |
| 2003 | Namahousou wa Tomaranai | Self | |
| Moon Child | Sho | His film he wrote, (co)directed and starred | |
| 2007 | Fūrin Kazan | Uesugi Kenshin | TV Navi Award Best Supporting Actor (Drama category) |
| Arthur and the Minimoys | Maltazard | Voice-over in Japanese version | |
| 2008 | Bunraku | Yoshi | |
| 2009 | Mr. Brain | Takegami Teijirou | TV serie (episode 2) |
| Kamen Rider Decade: All Riders vs. Dai-Shocker | Jōji Yūki | Film | |
| 2010 | Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard | Maltazard | Voice-over in Japanese version |
| Tono to Issho | Uesugi Kenshin | Animation | |
| Shiki | Seishirō Kirishiki | TV anime series |
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Original quote: 「…そんな僕に音楽の美しさ、深さ、楽しさ、悲しさ、そして音楽は勇気を与えることが出来るモノだってこと、重なり合う音の意味を教えてくれたのがまさしくショパンだった。僕の音楽の基盤はショパンだと言っても過言ではない。僕にそこまで大きな影響を与えたショパンの楽曲、その魅力と魔力。自分の耳と心で確かめて欲しい。…」
- ^ "Ju-ken(ジューケン)" (in Japanese). Retrieved 2010-09-07.
- ^ "Nell(ネル) → 片岡 銀(カタオカ ギン)" (in Japanese). Retrieved 2010-09-07.
- ^ "Minami Official Website" (in Japanese). Retrieved 2010-09-07.
- ^ "News article on Arthur and the Minimoys involvement". tokyograph.com. Retrieved 2008-01-27.
External links
- Official website (Japanese, English, Korean, Mandarin)
- Gackt at Nippon Crown Template:Jp icon