ext_181396 ([identity profile] pinkspiderchan.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] gackt_army2008-11-17 04:25 pm

New tattoo in honor of the grand General of the Army~

Yesterday, I got my seventh tattoo. I've been planning on getting this one for a while now, sort of in commemoration of my 10th year of following Gackt's music (solo and otherwise).

It is slightly altered. In the center circle I put in a simple crescent moon and the alchemical symbol for silver, both of which I included for various reasons. The Japanese script underneath are some of the lyrics from "Cube".




Obviously, it's still rather irritated on and around the thing (I have extremely sensitive skin). But it's doing well so far. Also, it may look a bit tilted, but I assure you that it's simply because of the placement of my other two tattoos there.

It was a three and a half hour session, but it was well worth it. The guy who worked on me was very meticulous and specialized in extremely-small linework. I am extremely pleased with the outcome ^_^

-Rhi~

[identity profile] kayashi-chan.livejournal.com 2008-11-18 01:31 am (UTC)(link)
I wanted a tatoo like that. It'll be my first...when i am of age to get one...^^ I love it!

[identity profile] karadin.livejournal.com 2008-11-18 02:24 am (UTC)(link)
Now that is dedication! It looks gorgeous, and we'd like it for the fanbook! :D

[identity profile] jishcreator.livejournal.com 2008-11-18 03:34 am (UTC)(link)
Ah, fucking fantastic.

*high five!* ^^

[identity profile] b-briarwood.livejournal.com 2008-11-18 05:32 am (UTC)(link)
That is so totally kick-ass!

I was thinking of something similar, but with the design as a lower back piece with some text above (continued down from the back of my neck). Awesome work!

[identity profile] wongkk.livejournal.com 2008-11-18 11:52 am (UTC)(link)
That is quite an amazing testament to commitment! Definitely one for the fanbook.

Would it be interesting to explain the reason for selecting that particular lyric for the fanbook as well? But not if it's too personal, obviously.

I'm afraid I don't read any Japanese but "Cube" is about my alltime favourite Gackt song (though Black Stone occasionally gets that spot instead!) so I approve of the choice.

[identity profile] wongkk.livejournal.com 2008-11-19 10:04 am (UTC)(link)
Thanks for taking the trouble to explain this; I'm always conscious that I miss out on much Gackt depth by not having any understanding of Japanese so I appreciate it when other people can de-mystify some of the lyrics or interview comments.

I know that someone with Gackt's imagination and interest in communication (he seems to read widely too?) is going to write interesting lyrics so hearing the songs as "noises" is really frustrating! Thanks for translating.

[identity profile] jujugou17.livejournal.com 2008-11-19 12:05 am (UTC)(link)
Effing awesome!!! I've done the same with Kyo of Dir en Grey. I'm actually going to get more added onto mine in a few weeks.

I have, however, wanted that tattoo on the small of my back for a while now. I've just been afraid that because it's so detailed, years down the road it would be nothing but a blob with squigly lines that used to be wings, haha.

That's hawt.