Review by ookami kun

some reason it is not Gackt. I never not liked the gackt music before. I love Gackt always, but this song.... it scary. And Title?? I hope is it not bad. I heard this song and seen video, it's not what I want from Gackt and makes me sad though. Pray love Gackt!

It's been over a year since Gackt has released a new song, and I must say, he couldn't have come back with a better one! This beautiful ballad reminds me of Tea Cup from Love Letter album. Really beautiful, and if you like those kind of songs, it's a must have. There are 5 versions. first is the regular guitar version. next is slightly shorter guitar version, and then the beautiful pf version (piano) and then the instrumental versions. Plus the score music is on beautiful parchment paper, and really nice, but a little hard to put on a music stand. This also came with a giant poster of Gackt! (the picture that's on the album cover.) The music video is sweet, with Gackt sitting in an empty school room singing, and pictures of students at the school, also Gackt talking to the kids at the "surprise" performance. It's really great and I don't regret pre ordering this one! Go Gackt!!

Gackt and Gackt Job as cowboys? Yes, it's very funny. I couldn't stop laughing. Even my mother liked it. Gackt rides a horse, which is a great, if you want to see him ride English style on a Western saddle. Have you ever seen cowboys go to the grocery store? and Gackt Vrs Ju-ken in fishing. who will win?? YOU cooks "cowboy curry" which looks really good. And then the barbecue! Gackt and the band cook for all the staff. Yum! The best for last. . . foot torture! Yes, the losers get a foot massage for punishment. including Gackt. it's priceless to see Gackt getting tortured. The puzzle is also great. It's big, and a little difficult. But it's a thrill. No English subtitles, but you don't really need them to understand. Shall we cowboy??

This is my first, and probably my last Kagrra, cd. Of course, it's really great, but Kagrra, songs sound very much the same, and too much the same for me. But each song is really full of beautiful melody and Isshi's voice is perfect for this style. it's a mix of traditional Japanese and modern rock, and it's refreshing. The sound, also, is great. I can really hear the instruments in different speakers, and it sounds just awesome! The Kagrra, sound is unique, and beautiful, but one cd is enough for me. If this is your first Kagrra, cd, then I would recommend this. And if you already love Kagrra, then this is also for you. Or if you're looking for something new, then try it. It's really a lengthy album, with enough songs to keep you busy awhile. But, if you don't like monotonous songs, then I wouldn't try it. but all the songs are soothing, somehow.

This is the first Lareine album I have listened to. Although it's short (about 38 min.) it's still worth the price. The songs have great beat, like Speed of Rise, and stranger in new days, that you just want to listen to over and over again. The more I listen, the move I love it. It also has some beautiful songs like "when...25:17" which is a soft, acoustic guitar and Kamijo's voice, and it makes me want to cry. But the power songs like Grand Pain, are well worth it too. If you're a first time listener, or old fan, this is just a scream! also has some great pics of Kamijo.

If you like Hyde's hard, noisy rock songs, then this is fine for you. I don't care that much for all the noise, and the sound wasn't very good. I could hardly hear Hyde over the music. I still can't understand his English, even if I could hear it. But it was a really good performance, great lighting and such. really beautiful. The extra footage on disc 2 is from the nation wide tour and also the concerts in America. although the quality of the sound wasn't very good, it was fun to watch Hyde in a rickshaw and jumping into a crowd of screaming fans in Kyoto. it's worth the bonus footage. But if you don't like those hard rock songs, then I wouldn't recommend this. But if you love the songs on 666 and Faith, then get this. Hyde live is really something.

Just as you might expect from Gackt. six awesome photos (not including the cover) the theme this time is wolves. Gackt lies like he's dead in the snow and some beautiful wolves looking at him. also there's a picture of him riding a horse. very beautiful. and I like his new short hairdo. a must have for any Gackt fan.

This is the best Gackt concert yet, I think. Not only does Gackt ride in on a horse, and go out in a puff of smoke, but he flies too! and who could forget dancing with giant cats?? It's very funny, and yet, very serious at the same time. most entertaining. If you've never seen a Gackt concert before, this would be a good start. and if you already love Gackt Live, this will be for you! He said that Tokyo Dome was not the place for him, but this proves him wrong. Tokyo Dome was perfect. despite all the difficulties, they made it together, and everyone (hopefully) enojoyed it. (even the crying girls at the end.) The concert itself has no subs, but the special features do. There is behind the scenes of the making and process leading up to and during the concert, which is a real treat. Subtitles are in English, Chinese, and Korean, so all his Dears known how he feels. This is definately worth the price. I was a bit uncertain about Gackt concerts, but this was not a let down. However, all other Gackt concerts look dull in comparison, at least to me. So this is the best, and maybe only Gackt concert you'll need. my only regret is that I was not there to see it.

MOON reminds me very much of DIABOLOS album. But I think MOON is better. This is one of those Rock albums from Gackt(with the exception of Frangrance and NOAH) I wouldn't recommend it for your first Gackt album, but if you already like the sound of Gackt, then this is perfect for your collection. I can hear the transaction from Rebirth to Crescent, in MOON. It has some strange sounds in the music, but is very great. NOAH is an instrumental piece, not at all boring. Every song reminds me of other Gackt songs. You can really heard Gackt in this. The words are beautiful too. This is really one of his best albums. It has very strong emotions in it that you can feel. and, there's nothing more to say but GET GACKT!! and I had trouble getting the cd out of the case. even with the instructions. just push and pull, right??

Again, Gackt has a beautiful release. This song is good in any version and any language. But Gackt and Wang Lee-hom singing together in Mandarin, is something that must be experienced! They sound so great together! Something any Gackt or Lee-hom fan must have. I never get tired of this beautiful balad, but the great Gackt.

This has some great songs, by the young band Nightmare. They have a strong rock sound, but there is a melody that you can follow. nothing unplugged here, it's pure rock. If you have some of their other albums, it might not be worth buying, but for a new fan, this is highly recommended. a load of songs with different stlyes, yet that same Nightmare sound that makes them... nightmare.

This was my first Wang Lee-hom album. I had heard of some of his beautiful songs before, such as "Kiss goodbye" and wanted to get an album. But, most of the songs on this album have a lot of rap, which just doens't suit his voice. However, there are such beautiful songs as "Kiss Goodbye" and "forever love" which make it worth the buy. So if you don't mind the rap, along with the balads, then it's a good album to get.

It's certainly something different. You can hear a lot of similarity between Chachamaru and Gackt's music, since Chacha does a lot of the arrangements for Gackt. Chachamaru has a good voice, although higher than that of Gackt's. The music is more on the rock side, than soft. Sometimes, his voice does sound a little rough. It has good beat. Maybe the songs go on too long, but it's good. And the song "Kagero" which Gackt performs as a guest vocalist, is simply beautiful! that song alone is worth buying the album. It will make you feel like ... floating on Air. and the pictures of Chachamaru a pretty too.

The choice of songs was unexpected. Some of the songs I could never imagine as "unplugged" but they came out beautifully!! a few of the songs were already unplugged, but the new arrangements are amazing!! Gackt's voice is clearly at it's best with these softer versions of previous songs. If you never get tired of listening to his beautiful vocals, then this is for you! I listen to it over and over again. And the pictures in the album are beautiful, too. all black and white, with Gackt and You playing guitars, and Gackt playing the piano. If you like that acustic guitar sound, or the soothing way Gackt plays the piano, you have to have this!! It's so beautiful I could cry...

I was a little uncertain about ordering this. I have heard a lot of mixed reviews. Some people says it's great, some people say it's not. so, I got it. It's a lot better than I had thought. I think it has a lot more action than it's been given credit. in fact, it's a little gory. I was confused at first. You definately need to watch this more than once. each time I watch it I see something new. You have to pay a lot of attention to everything little thing. The acting was very good, I thought. I actually started crying at times. It's very anti war, and you can see a lot of that message. it has remenents of WWII. I like the "old" look it has to it, not how we think of futuristic now. It comes with 3 DVDs. the first is the movie, which is a good 2 and a half hours. the second is the making of the movie, which is about 2 hours, and is very good. the third DVD is pictures of the scenery, costumes, and so forth. It's a very moving movie, and the subtitles are very good. I hihgly recommend it.

With a solo debut like this, it's no wonder Gackt is so popular! Mizerable is an excellent Mini album, with 4 tracks: "Mizerable" a great beat song with beautiful violine, "Story" a soft, instrumental peice, "Leeca" a beautiful guitar song, with sweet lyrics, and "Lapis~prologue~" which is a sad, piano song. One of my favorite Gackt cds. sure to melt your heart.

If it wasn't Gackt, I wouldn't even watch it. I found it a little disapointing compared to other concerts, and I don't really like VHS format. But, if you like the songs from Moon, you'll probably like this. The lighting wasn't very good, and the dancing looked really stupid. But at the end of "Rain" water falls down on the stage around Gackt, like rain. it's very pretty. And the last song is Orenji no tayou. even though he doesn't sing with Hyde, you can hear Hyde's voice. Wang-Leehom is there, and other's from the cast of Moon Child. the ending mesage, is quite touching. It's not for me, but I'm sure other's will love it.

My first L'arc~en~Ciel cd, and I love it! I have a HYDE cd, and I really loved that too. But L'arc~en~Ciel has a different, yet good, sound from HYDE solo. HYDE has a great deep voice, although a little strained for the high notes. It has a variaty of sound, because no one person wrote all the songs. You can really tell that they work as a group, and it comes out very well. It makes me want to buy more of their work in the future. A must for Jrock lovers.

Somehow, I can never get tired of the songs from Shogo Hamada. He might be the same age as my mother, but I know that I'm never disapointed when I buy his cds. This is no exception. "I am a father" is a great single, from a great man. The first song is more upbeat, while the second, "You are the One." is a ballad. both come with English lyrics, translated by Lynne Hobday, who also has done traslations for artist like HYDE. The lyrics are beautiful, and the music is great.

Kotaro Oshio returns with his fourth album! with his amazing talent, he uses two hands and one guitar to sound like an orchastra of music! His own compositions, the songs in "Panorama" are just as beautiful as in his previous albums. Sweet soft melodies, and fun sounding guitar tunes, will give a thrill to any fan.