FUR Unleash "GLOSS" MV, Debut Single Drops August
Only three months into their career, FUR are already making waves with their debut single—and the accompanying music ...
KIRITO's Phantom XII Acoustic Shows Prove Faith Over Chaos
When KIRITO took the stage at Tokyo’s KANDA SQUARE HALL across two sold-out nights in July, he wasn’t there to provid...
黒夢 Celebrates Bassist's 54th Birthday at Historic Arena Shows
When a legendary Japanese rock band decides to throw a three-day arena extravaganza culminating in their bassist’s bi...
黒夢's Arena Triumph: Day 2 of THE PERFECT DAYS TO DIE
黒夢 (Kuro Yume) delivered an explosive second night at Tokyo’s TOYOTA ARENA on July 18, proving why their 2026 resurge...
This Week in Visual Kei: New Music & Farewell Tours — July 20, 2026
What a week for the Visual Kei scene. We’ve got fresh singles dropping left and right, bands hitting the road in forc...
ASAGI – NAKED HEART IGNITION Review: Raw Passion Rekindled
ASAGI has never been a band content to rest on legacy, and NAKED HEART IGNITION proves they’re still hungry in 2026. ...
Damian Hamada's Creatures Release "Seven Deadly Sins" Single
The legendary hellish overlord is back with fresh sonic devastation. Damian Hamada’s Creatures, the heavy metal proje...
Zilqy Declare "Birth of Riot" After Triumphant One-Man Show
Zilqy just proved why they’re one of the most exciting new acts in heavy Japanese rock. On July 11, the four-piece do...
Verde/ × ASAGI Share Stage for Historic 2 Man Live
Two distinct artistic visions are set to collide this autumn. Verde/ (the solo project of Shou) and ASAGI have announ...
Fukuro Announces Indefinite Hiatus Amid Allegations
The Visual Kei community is reeling from unexpected news out of Japan. Fukuro, the atmospheric darkwave outfit known ...
Golden Bomber's Utahiroba Shines in BizCrysta TV Campaign
Golden Bomber just landed a fresh gig that’ll have fans smiling: the visual kei air band’s bassist Utahiroba Shun is ...
Rekishi Announce Acoustic Tour 2026 with New Visuals
Rekishi is trading the electric intensity for an acoustic experience this fall with their first dedicated unplugged t...
Amai Bouryoku: Sweet Violence Since 2016
Since their official debut in October 2016, Amai Bouryoku (Sweet Violence) has carved out a distinctive presence in t...
Kizu Enters Hiatus: A Nine-Year Journey Ends
After nearly a decade of crafting dark, atmospheric soundscapes, visual kei outfit Kizu has announced they will be en...
Zera Unleash "Psychedelic Symphony" Digital Single & Kinetic Horror Show Tour
Zera are ramping up the intensity this fall with a brand-new digital single and an ambitious nationwide tour that pro...
Seek (Psycho le Cému) Welcomes GOTCHAROCKA to Fish Dance Hour
Psycho le Cému’s seek is back behind the mic for another episode of his long-running Nico Nico live radio show, and t...
Kasumisouto Stella's Kawana Hikaru Unveils Debut Photo Book
Kawana Hikaru, a 2nd generation member of idol group Kasumisouto Stella (かすみ草とステラ), is stepping into the spotlight wi...
Sick² Release "Mouth to Mouth" Single, Launch Nationwide Tour
Sick² isn’t wasting any time. Fresh off the heels of completing their previous one-man tour, the Tokyo-based Visual K...
Bimi Releases "Voice" as Stage Play Theme
Bimi is stepping into the spotlight with a dual creative venture this July. The artist has announced a new digital si...
Atsushi Osawa (Dasyuetugyokumonoutagokakai) × Buu (Ensoku) on the Possibilities of Cross-Cultural Two-Man "REACTION": "We're Supposed to be Opposites, but 'Fun' is Our Common Ground"
This interview was originally published in Japanese on barks.jp. Translated by VK Chronicle.