GACKT ARMY

GACKT AND DEARS STAFF BLOG

Gackt chats with T.M.Revolution! (pic included)
T.M.R will release a Platinum Box collection in October, in which friends (such as Gackt) will chat about food, etc.
http://www.gackt-and-dears.com/free/staffblog/?id=1237445321

GACKT DEARS PRE-ORDER TICKETS

Once again, pre-order for tickets for the arena RR2 Tour, up to four regular seats per venue, chosen by lottery.
http://www.gackt-and-dears.com/free/ticket/arenatour09/

GLADIATOR EVOLUTION CD

Due to overwhelming requests for this CD, only available in pachinko parlors, or sold in two Gackt concert venues in Hokkadio as goods, please contact to find availablity of GLADIATOR EVOLUTION GAMES in your area. Pachinko parlors will distribute their copies as they see fit, in contests or by lottery.
E-mail： gladiator@hikarishinsei.co.jp

JOURNEY THROUGH THE DECADE

Customers who order the single through Tower Records Japan will get a promo poster with purchase as long as supplies last.
http://www.towerrecords.co.jp/sitemap/CSfLayoutB.jsp?DISP_NO=003001

GACKT COMMENTS

On the streaming site for the Journey Through the Decade PV on Yahoo Japan, only available to viewers in Japan - but we have some here!
http://streaming.yahoo.co.jp/c/t/00071/v06287/v0628700000000513475/

This article refers to Masahiro Inoue who is the star of Kamen Rider Decade, who has cut his own single, he speaks about Gackt in the article (very loose translation here!)

"Gackt is delightful, when I co-acted with him in the new (Journey Through The Decade) PV, where my character meets Gackt, and is perplexed!" Inoue wants to keep working hard on his music, like Gackt.

more
http://blog.television.co.jp/entertainment/entnews/2009/03/20090311_01.html

Also kawaii ad of our friend Daigo on the page!

Our friends at hikko_hikko have subbed the show into English, and since the post is public, so is ours! (note, full link at top has been removed, use megaupload)

http://hikko-hikko.livejournal.com/18593.html

MAGAZINES

Photographer Nomura Seiichi, Gackt's photographer of choice who brought you the Ryu no Kenshin photobook, brings out this years NS EYES ON featuring Gackt on the cover. Inside should be a marvelous photoshoot, on thick heavy paper, if last year's issue is anything to go by. So, go buy!


thanks bugackt for the heads up!
http://ns-eyes.net/free/pv0/b1.html

Ayumi Hamasaki - Japanese pop megastar and friend of Gackt - she was his 'Valentine' last year, this year it is You! will release her new album Next Level on USB flash drive.

USB distribution has been tried before, but this is a first for a major label in Japan. The USB album will be released in limited quantity on the same day as the regular CD version on March 25. The album will be released in a total of 4 different packages, including a CD+DVD combination. The USB edition will include all 13 tracks from the regular CD, 6 music videos, and a lyric booklet.

The USB flash drive itself will have a capacity of 2 GB. The album will take up about 800 MB, while the remaining 1.2 GB of space is free to use. At a price of 6,800 yen, the USB version is said to be a bargain, as typical USB drives reportedly sell for around 4,000 to 5,000 yen.

The USB will be packaged in a case the same size as a normal CD case, making it easy to display in stores. Oricon will apparently include the USB drive version in its sales tracking.

What would you think of a Gackt album released via USB drive?

BLOGS

Hiromi - Dancer and past collaborator of Gackt, reports on her longer visit backstage at a Gackt Live

http://ameblo.jp/jeep-hiromi/entry-10201644538.html

ONLINE

BARKS Now has a poll up, who would you like to sing at your high school graduation ceremony?
Gackt is listed, and a picture from the Ghost video is featured.

http://www.barks.jp/news/%3Fid%3D1000046805

GOODS

*Note, if you haven't purchased a Gackt 2009 Wall Calendar, they are now on sale 20% off at CD Japan, as long as supplies last, some calendars by other artists are 30% off.

Pixiezdust reminds us that the You 2009 Calendar is only available until the end of February.

GACKT JOB (and related)

Jun-Ken has updated his blog, so excited - and weary - during the tour!

You has updated his blog with pictures of (you guessed it) FOOD.

Shibba (dancer) has updated his blog with pics of his pal Ju-Ken and friends around Nagoya! Posted in 4 parts. http://blog.goo.ne.jp/shibba-n

GACKT TV

Asumi Emi tv personality blogs about meeting Gackt, who took time to shake hands with all of the crew before and after the interview! Such a gentleman, and so beautiful! And when he shook hands with her, what a wonderful scent!
http://weblog.ctv.co.jp/agatsuma/tjc8zKp

TSUTAYA DISCAS

Gackt's cm schedule, airing in Japan between Jan 30 - Feb 5
http://discas.weblogs.jp/tsutaya_discas_blog/2009/01/gacktdiscascm-5.html

MAGAZINE

SHINEKONUOKA (Japanese movie theater magazine)
Features Japanese artists in demand in Hollywood, and shows an image of Gackt from the S.K.I.N. tour.
 
http://www.walkerplus.com/movie/cinecom_walker/

Gomen nasai, the General's internet was down for two days due to cold weather, but here are your updates.

Youkouchi Tadashi Conversations with Gackt Vol.3
http://www.jisin-blog2.jp/yokosama/2009/01/gackt-vol3-f4ad.html

In this section, Gackt talks about the ancient Japanese tradition of the woman following her man three steps behind, and how modern Japanese women do not view this in the proper way, that it is not to make a woman feel less equal, but it is a man's way of showing that he will care for and protect his woman (standing in the line of fire) Gackt also states that what he finds most beautiful in a woman is a smiling face, age to Gackt, does not matter.

Youkouchi Tadashi Conversations with Gackt Vol.4
http://www.jisin-blog2.jp/yokosama/2009/01/gacktvol4-c0da.html

In this section, Gackt speaks of being divorced at the age of 20. He says that it was difficult keep the relationship and work on making a band successful at the same time, and he felt he must either pursue a career, or keep the marriage. He says that is difficult to be the wife of an entertainer, a full-time job on it's own.


GACKT JOB BLOGS


Jun-Ji talks about the live at Okayama City Hall

Jun-Ken is happy his self-designed goods are selling so well, he's made a note that the pink and blue tees are sold out! Ju-Ken also mentions going out with Jun-ji and dancer Shibba to eat horumonyaki and shouchuu!


MAGAZINES

The latest issue of Arena37 features Gackt against the moon, and concludes their three-series covers with Gackt.

1. ARENA SPECIAL 2009.Jan issue: Darkness edition (in red)
2. ARENA37 2009.Jan issue: Gold edition (with snake)
3. ARENA37 2009.Feb issue: Silver wolf edition (new)


GACKT.COM

Lyrics and images from the tour of the new song OBLIVIOUS:
http://gackt.com/assets/page/rr2/piece/oblivious/index.html


Our thanks to Col. Pixiezdust for assisting with updates, let's home she feels better soon!