Visual Kei

Visual kei is a flamboyant and eclectic music genre deeply intertwined with an arresting fashion aesthetic originating from Japan. It is characterized by its performers' elaborate appearances, including extravagant costumes, striking makeup, and often dramatic hairstyles, which can be as diverse as the music itself. Sonically, visual kei incorporates a mix of various musical styles ranging from heavy metal and punk to pop and electronic, resulting in a unique and versatile sound. The genre not only emphasizes the visual aspect but also the theatricality of performances, with artists like MUCC and the GazettE known for their emotional intensity, while LM.C and GOLDEN BOMBER infuse a sense of playful glam. The complexity and diversity of visual kei, both in image and sound, continue to captivate a dedicated fanbase, creating a subculture as rich and varied as the genre’s musical influences.

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AYANE
Acid Black Cherry
Alice Nine
Bullet to the Heart
Cruel Zakura
D'espairsRay
DELUHI
Esprit D'Air
GOLDEN BOMBER
Gackt
HIGH and MIGHTY COLOR
HYDE
Kaya
LM.C
LYNCH
ME:I
MIYAVI
MUCC
Megamasso
Nightmare
Plastic Tree
RADWIMPS
ROKUDENASHI UNIVERSE
Rosier
SID
Silver Ash
SuG
TETSU!!
Toshi
Versailles
Vivid
cali≠gari
heidi.
lynch.
the GazettE
ヴィドール
RADWIMPS
HYDE
ME:I
SID
Nightmare
MIYAVI
the GazettE
AYANE
Acid Black Cherry
Toshi
Gackt
GOLDEN BOMBER
MUCC
HIGH and MIGHTY COLOR
Plastic Tree
lynch.
Versailles
Esprit D'Air
Kaya
Vivid
LM.C
SuG
D'espairsRay
heidi.
cali≠gari
Bullet to the Heart
DELUHI
Alice Nine
Rosier
ヴィドール
Megamasso
TETSU!!
ROKUDENASHI UNIVERSE
LYNCH
Cruel Zakura
Silver Ash