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okay There have been a few books and magazines about the drama released this month. There's a list of official books for this & other NHK dramas here. If anyone's interested, you can actually buy most of them at Amazon.
I've just scanned the pictures of Gackt from the books I've bought. (Click on the thumbnails to see the full versions~ Some of the pictures are quite big & didn't fit in my journal layout). If you're interested in the drama in general, the two books I bought are both quite good, as they have detailed character profiles and information about the storyline (at least in relation to the first episode). I think this kind of thing will help a lot if we're able to download the episodes, as I doubt anyone will be translating them.
These pictures are from 風林火山 (前編) (単行本), which you can buy at Amazon.
The book has a 'family tree' at the front showing how all the characters are connected to each other. The other guy here is Kenshin's adopted father, Uesugi Norimasa.
I believe Gackt talks about the 'woman rumour' here:
Picture used on postcards & posters:
These next pictures are from NHK大河ドラマ「風林火山」 (大型本), which can also be ordered from Amazon.
There are 'special interviews' with a few members of the main cast, including Gackt.
Gackt's also going to be in the issue of Fool's Mate that comes out today. It sounds like it'll have another interview about Furin Kazan.
And if anyone hasn't seen them yet, the new single cover pictures are up at the Nippon Crown site~
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December 28 2006, 03:04:16 UTC 5 years ago
The single cover is gorgeous.
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December 28 2006, 03:14:47 UTC 5 years ago
(dies&goes to heaven)
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...Is anybody else amused that the Fool's Mate issue coming out today, end of December, is actually the February issue? XD
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From http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=2
Sponichi announced December 27 that SUGIZO (ex-Luna Sea) will join forces with YOSHIKI (ex-X JAPAN) and popular singer Gackt as part of a five-member band whose name and details will be revealed in an official announcement early next year.
SUGIZO, who together with Ryuichi Kawamura formed the core of LUNA SEA, was YOSHIKI’s choice for the guitarist. He was raised in a musical household headed by parents who played in an orchestra and is also proficient on the violin. During LUNA SEA’s indies days the band was affiliated with YOSHIKI’s record label and quickly gained renown as talented composers. The two have known each other for twenty years and are very close.
“At first glance, SUGIZO seems like some mysterious visitor from another world. But his feelings about music are really pure,” YOSHIKI said.
SUGIZO described YOSHIKI as “ a great older brother who I can always depend on. I’m honored that he asked me to be a part of his new project.”
SUGIZO and Gackt met for the first time at a music event four years ago. Although they initially saw each other as rivals, they have come to respect each other’s musical ability.
“The first time we met ended on a sour note,” Gackt said, laughing. “We parted fighting and I felt like it was really too bad that we didn’t get along so I’m happy that we get to work together.”
“Gackt has a really strong personality and lots of charisma. It’s hard to imagine what his life is like but when you meet him you really come to trust him,” SUGIZO said.
X JAPAN broke up in 1997, Gackt left MALICE MIZER in 1999 to become a solo artist, and SUGIZO has been constantly working since LUNA SEA’s breakup in 2000. It’s a dream come true for many people to see three members of the most influential bands of the Visual Kei era working together. YOSHIKI will play drums and piano, and Gackt, who is also committed to NHK’s drama “Fuurin Kazan” until Autumn, will hold down vocals.
“I think that we’ll end up having five members,” YOSHIKI said. “It’s great that we’ve got some big names on board and I hope that we’re able to make it big worldwide.”
“Each of us has a strong personality and is somewhat selfish. I’m sure everyone thinks that our band will fall apart, but we really want to become the first Asian band to top the world charts,” said Gackt.
“Look out for high-impact, explosive rock music,” said SUGIZO.
What sort of chemical reaction will result from the mixing of these three intense individuals? They’re definitely going to cause waves in the music world next year.
December 28 2006, 04:01:26 UTC 5 years ago
I’m sure everyone thinks that our band will fall apart
That's putting it lightly. I think the collection of egos is going to cause a tear in the fabric of space time.
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As always, thanks for the news and scans, Sari! x)
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Thank you!
December 28 2006, 19:50:27 UTC 5 years ago
..and I dunno about anybody else, but I'd love for Gackt to be playing as the woman Uesugi Kenshin. That'd stretch his acting muscles for sure.
December 28 2006, 20:13:37 UTC 5 years ago
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