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Gackt Sama

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Born: July 4, 1973
Origin: Okinawa, Japan
Genre(s): Alternative rock, pop
Occupation(s): Singer, songwriter, actor, model
Instrument(s): Various
Label(s): Nippon Crown
Associated Acts: Malice Mizer, Skin
Website: www.gackt.com

Gackt Camui (神威楽斗, Kamui Gakuto) is a Japanese musician, songwriter and actor. Usually referred to by his stage name only, he is best known for his work with Malice Mizer and his subsequent career as a successful solo artist. Besides Japanese, he has performed in Cantonese, English, French, Korean, and Mandarin.

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Early Life
Since Gackt became a member of Malice Mizer, he has claimed (apparently jokingly) to be a vampire and to have been born on July 4th, 1540. Speculation puts his actual birth year as 1973. It should be noted that, at best, the backgrounds of most Malice Mizer members are dubious.

Born in Okinawa, Japan, Gackt's parents were strict while he was growing up. His television viewing was restricted to national or educational programming. At the age seven, Gackt nearly drowned in the Sea of Okinawa. In his autobiography, he claims that after being rescued, he became aware of supernatural abilities - he goes on to say that he does not wish to have children, for fear of passing these abilities on.

Gackt is very competitive person and has been quoted as saying "it's not that I want to win, it's just that I don't want to lose." His parents, both music teachers, forced him to take music lessons at the age of 3. At that young of an age, he would have been physically incapable of taking on such a feat. The lessons continued with Gackt having little or no interest, until he saw that his friend had far surpassed him at the instrument. Out of competitiveness, he dedicated himself to his lessons. Later he would have a similar reaction when he saw his father play the trumpet and his musical preference would shift to brass.

When Gackt turned 17, his interests shifted to rock. He eventually would focus on modern rock and play non-classical instruments proficiently. Gackt started as a drum technician for a recording studio and drummer for an unknown band. Later on, he met You and formed the band Cains:Feel, with Gackt as the vocalist.

Malice Mizer
Gackt's career in the public eye began upon joining the Visual-Kei band Malice Mizer in October 1995 as their new vocalist. With his influence, the band's music became romanticized and wistful. They shed their modern "goth" image for colorful historical costumes.

After four years, Gackt left in 1999, apparently due to either creative differences or financial problems, although it was never officially explained in detail. Gackt claimed that he was asked by Malice Mizer to leave, although he wished to stay. This has never been confirmed otherwise.

Solo Career
Gackt launched his solo career on May 12, 1999 with the release of the EP Mizerable. Several albums, singles and videos (on VHS and DVD) have since followed. Gackt's music has also been featured as theme songs for anime and video games multiple times, examples being New Fist of the North Star, Bujingai and Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII, amongst others. He has also provided voice acting, motion capturing and his likeness for such works on several occasions and co-wrote and co-starred in the 2003 movie Moon Child, which also features Hyde (vocalist of L'Arc~en~Ciel) and Taiwanese-American singer Wang Lee Hom. Also in 2003, Gackt published his autobiography, Jihaku and for Caparison Guitars, he has designed two guitars, named "Mercury" and "Venus".

Since January 7, 2007, Gackt has been playing the warlord Uesugi Kenshin in the NHK drama Fūrinkazan. Gackt's most recent solo release is the single "Returner ~Yami no Shuen~", released on June 20, 2007, which was the first in the artist's career (both solo and in a band) to reach the number one spot on the Japanese Oricon charts. Gackt has provided the voice for Malthazar in the Japanese release of the film Arthur and the Minimoys and in October 2007, his back catalog became available in the iTunes Store.

On December 19, Gackt released an album titled 0079-0088. It contains eight tracks, which had either previously been used on the soundtracks of the Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam movies or were covers of earlier songs from the Gundam franchise. It was created as a tribute to the creator of Gundam, Yoshiyuki Tomino, for his birthday. Gackt recently performed on the 58th Kōhaku Uta Gassen, the annual New Year's Eve special by NHK. and is currently recording new material. He has stated in an interview that he may decide to retire in 2010 depending upon how he is feeling at the time and the state of his health.

On May 21, 2008, Gackt will release the DVD, Amakakeru Ryu no Gotoku. This is a documentary/commentary on his time spent making the drama, Fūrinkazan.

Gackt will co-star with Josh Harnett in an upcoming 2009 Hollywood film titled Bunraku.

Skin
On May 25, 2007, the formation of the supergroup Skin was announced, which besides Gackt consists of fellow pop/rock artist Miyavi, former Luna Sea guitarist Sugizo, and X Japan co-founder Yoshiki. The group gave its debut performance at the Anime Expo convention in Long Beach, California on June 29, 2007 and plans to release an album.

Gackt Job
GacktJob is Gackt's live support band. Its current lineup is as follows:

Yukihiro "Chachamaru" Fujimura – backing vocals, lead guitar
You – violin, guitar
Ju-ken – bass
Jun-ji - drums
Igao – keyboard
Support members when needed
Nell - bass
Minami - drums
Former members
Masa – rhythm guitar
Ren – bass
Ryu – drums
Toshi – drums

Discography

Albums
[1999.05.12] Mizerable
[2000.04.26] MARS
[2001.04.25] Rebirth
[2002.06.19] MOON
[2003.12.03] Crescent
[2004.02.25] THE SIXTH DAY - SINGLE COLLECTION
[2004.05.26] THE SEVENTH NIGHT
[2005.02.14] Love Letter
[2005.09.21] DIABOLOS
[2006.12.13] 12-gatsu no Love songs ~COMPLETE BOX~ (12月のLove songs ～COMPLETE BOX～)
[2007.12.19] 0079-0088

Singles
[1999.06.30] Mizerable Single Box
[1999.07.07] Mizerable
[1999.08.11] Vanilla
[1999.11.03] Remix of Gackt
[2000.02.09] Mirror
[2000.02.16] OASIS
[2000.03.08] Sekirei ~seki-ray~ (鶺鴒)
[2000.08.30] Saikai ~Story~ (再会)
[2000.11.16] Secret Garden
[2001.03.01] Kimi no Tame ni Dekiru Koto (君のためにできること)
[2001.09.01] ANOTHER WORLD
[2001.12.01] 12-gatsu no Love song (12月のLove song)
[2002.04.24] Wasurenai Kara (忘れないから)
[2002.04.24] Vanilla
[2002.11.27] 12-gatsu no Love song (12月のLove song)
[2003.03.03] Kimi ga Oikaketa Yume (君が追いかけた夢)
[2003.06.11] Tsuki no Uta (月の詩)
[2003.06.25] Lu:na / OASIS
[2003.11.12] Last Song
[2003.12.03] 12-gatsu no Love song (12月のLove song)
[2004.10.27] Kimi ni Aitakute (君に逢いたくて)
[2004.12.08] 12-gatsu no Love song (12月のLove song)
[2005.01.26] Arittake no Ai de (ありったけの愛で)
[2005.04.27] BLACK STONE
[2005.05.25] Metamorphoze (メタモルフォーゼ)
[2005.08.10] Todokanai Ai to Shitteita noni Osaekirezu ni Itoshii Tsudzuketa... (届カナイ愛ト知ッテイタノニ抑エキレズニ愛シ続ケタ…)
[2006.01.25] REDEMPTION
[2006.03.01] Love Letter
[2007.02.07] No ni Saku Hana no You ni (野に咲く花のように)
[2007.06.20] RETURNER ~Yami no Shuuen~ (闇の終焉)

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Nov 21, 2010
tsunade-heime
Gackt- sama..... aishiteru
Oct 26, 2009
se7ensins
join otakuzone.com and join the gackt club
Oct 2, 2009
ginchio
Gackt's fans are everywhere! >w< he is so talented!!!
Jul 4, 2009
Yoko_Kuronue
HAPPY B-DAY GAKUTO!! GANBATTE NE!! ILY
Feb 19, 2009
Angel-Ayumi
i love this group ^^ Gackto-San 4Ever ^^
Dec 26, 2008
Venusfragrance
Gackt-SAMAA *o*
Nov 21, 2008
Visual_Kei_Princess
Want his fanclub in america ireland or somewhre else overseas http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/Dears
Sep 23, 2008
ayumidxb
I could NEVER replace Gackt with another, He will always have a place in my heart T__T <3
Sep 22, 2008
barbiegurl
why is is that i never get tired of gackt? i mean his songs...music...or just drooling at his picts....i mean he's kinda too old for me... but he is the only 'mature' guy that i'm still crazy about!!
Sep 16, 2008
mystical1jen
Gackt is an absolutely brilliant musician and a complete enigma. I never tire of his work.
Sep 15, 2008
yUmiHoNgO
here is a link to gackto-san recents blog!!!! http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.
Aug 26, 2008
Ivy_ii
Thanks for your responsed , Yumihongo !! He will keep his private life secretly. And I do respect his decision too. Just a little bit jealous of that lucky girl !! LoL
Aug 26, 2008
yUmiHoNgO
I guess...we won't know what is going on in gackto-san private life until he tells us ne...=D heheheehe
Aug 26, 2008
yUmiHoNgO
someone just said that it would be nice if they were since they show up together all the time on the same talked show...and they looked cute together...just someone opinion but it not shown evidence that it is true.

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