GUTS AND DEATH Debuts on YouTube

GUTS AND DEATH have finally unlocked details of their website and YouTube channels. Project members Yusa, Yousay, and YD (all ex-THE KIDDIE) have announced the creation of two YouTube channels, one for Japanese fans and one for International fans. The trio will be updating their Japanese channel every day at 19:00 JST. They have also created an official Facebook page for International fans. They ask fans to check out their sites and be sure to like and subscribe.

GUTS AND DEATH OHP here
GUTS AND DEATH Facebook here
GUTS AND DEATH Japanese YouTube here
GUTS AND DEATH International YouTube here

THE KIDDIE Comment on YouTube

Vif Music has uploaded a new comment from THE KIDDIE to its official YouTube channel. The 2:49 minute video features band members talking about their new album, "DYSTOPIA," just released on November 26 and their upcoming show dates.

THE KIDDIE comment on YouTube here

Codomo Dragon & THE KIDDIE Air on Nico Nico 11/25

Codomo Dragon and THE KIDDIE will be making guest appearances on a Nico Nico web show on November 25. The "Tokimeki☆Viju Night" show will air at 16:00 JST (convert time here). Time shifting is available for Nico Nico registered users who are not able to watch the show as it airs live. Paid Premium Members will be able to view a special secret corner after the show.

Tokimeki airs here

THE KIDDIE New Album Release 11/26

THE KIDDIE will be releasing a new album on November 26. The new release will be called "DYSTOPIA," and it be issued in two types. Track details are not yet available on the band's OHP.

THE KIDDIE OHP here

[ORICON RANKINGS] Visual Kei Bands

Here's how some visual kei bands are holding out on the charts this week.

CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (April 28, 2014)
#19 1414287356/ THE KIDDIE

CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (April 28, 2014)
#22  Children's Dope./ Codomo Dragon

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (April 21, 2014)
#5   ♪La La La♪/Jikyu￥850/ Kameleo
#10 Akai Bathroom/ SCAPEGOAT
#14 Sakura no Koi/ Jin
#15 Hone/ BugLug
#19 101 Kaime no Noroi/ Golden Bomber
  
CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (April 14, 2013)
#3   THE STALIN -666-/ BORN
#11 SADS RESPECT ALBUM [M]/ Various Artists
#17 Sakura x Kuroku x Kuraku/ DISACODE

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

V-ANIME Collaboration -femme- Release 5/14

TOKUMA JAPAN COMMUNICATIONS will release another new artist collaboration CD on May 14. The new collection will be titled "V-ANIME collaboration -femme-" and it will feature a variety of guest appearances from members of visual bands like Kaya, Megamasso,cali≠gari, THE BEETHOVEN, Royz, DaizyStripper, NoGoD, MEJIBRAY, PENICILLIN, THE KIDDIE, DIAURA, Nightmare, and WING WORKS. The album will feature 11 song tracks and retail for around 2,857 JPY.

V-Anime collaboration -femme- release details here
V-Anime -femme- CD at CD Japan here

V-Anime Collaboration -homme- Release 3/26

TOKUMA JAPAN COMMUNICATIONS will release a new artist collaboration CD on March 26. The new collection will be titled "V-ANIME collaboration -homme-" and it will feature a variety of guest appearances from members of visual bands like Nightmare, Kaya, Megamasso, cali≠gari, THE BEETHOVEN, Royz, DaizyStripper, NoGoD, MEJIBRAY, PENICILLIN, DIAURA, THE KIDDIE, and WING WORKS. The album will feature 11 song tracks and retail for around 2,857 JPY.

V-Anime collaboration -homme- release details here
V-Anime -homme- CD at CD Japan here

[ORICON RANKINGS] Visual Kei Bands

Here's how some visual kei bands are holding out on the charts this week.

CD SINGLE -Weekly Ranking- (February 24, 2014)
#5    Count ZERO/ Runners high/ T.M.Revolution & SCANDAL
#6    hug/ SID
#12  P.S. I LOVE U/ Gackt
#38  emit./ THE KIDDIE
#39  Hikari/ ViViD

CD Album -Weekly Ranking- (February 24, 2014)
#27  PERFECT FANTASY/ LM.C

CD Indies Single -Weekly Ranking- (February 17, 2014)
#4    HURRAH HARRAY/ LIPHLICH
#5    Setsuna Candle/ REALies
#6    Kamisama Ikasama/ LEZARD
#10  101 Kaime no Noroi/ Golden Bomber
#14  Shoujo A/ Glam Grammar

#16  LILIA/ Royz

#18  Memeshikute/ Golden Bomber
 
CD Indies Album -Weekly Ranking- (FEBRUARY 17, 2013)
NO LISTINGS

ORICON STYLE Rankings here

THE KIDDIE New Single Release 4/16

On the heels of their February 12 new release, "emit.,"THE KIDDIE have announced that they will be releasing another new single on April 16. The new single will be titled "1414287356," and it will be released in two types. Don't miss the PV for "emit." that is also available from the band's OHP.

THE KIDDIE OHP here
"1414287356" CD+DVD at CD Japan here
"1414287356" CD at CD Japan here

THE KIDDIE Comment on YouTube

Vif Music has uploaded a new comment video from THE KIDDIE to its official YouTube channel. The 3:46 minute video features the band discussing their new single, "emit.," out February 12, their one man tour, and their upcoming fan club live.

THE KIDDIE comment on YouTube here

THE KIDDIE New Single Release 2/12

THE KIDDIE will be releasing a new single on February 12. The new single will be titled "emit." and it will be released in two types.

THE KIDDIE OHP here

Viju☆Love☆Cafe Airs 6/2

Viju☆Love☆Cafe #24 will have its next webcast on Sunday, June 2 at 14:00 JST (convert time here). This month, Akemi Oshima and Biju-tan will host interviews and comments from:  THE KIDDIE, DuelJewel, TAKA & MASATO (defspiral), Shun & Yuya (DuelJewel), Lime & Kousuke (LEZARD), DaizyStripper, Sel'm, ALIVE, and Rose Mist (from Poland).

Viju☆Love☆Cafe airs here

hide Tribute Albums Released 7/10

Two new tribute albums are in the works to commemorate the 20th anniversary of hide's solo career. The albums will be titled "hide TRIBUTE II-Visual SPIRITS-" and "hide TRIBUTE III-Visual SPIRITS-," both featuring established bands covering several of the artist's hits. Don't miss songs covered by bands like Sadie, DaizyStripper, Kiryu, BORN, and more.

hide TRIBUTE II at CD Japan here
hide TRIBUTE III at CD Japan here

THE KIDDIE New Album Release 5/1

THE KIDDIE has announced plans to release a new album, the band's second, on May 1. The album will be titled "Single Collection 2," and it will include 15 of the band's "greatest hits" tracks. Check out their OHP for a track list and detals.

THE KIDDIE OHP news here
"Single Collection 2" at CD Japan here

THE KIDDIE Airs on Nico Nico 11/28

THE KIDDIE will appear in a special program titled "THE KIDDIE NEW ALBUM Release Commemoration Special" on the Nico Nico website on November 28. The program airs in conjunction with the release of their new album, "THE 5 -FIVE-." The show begins at 20:00 JST (convert time here), and time shifting is available for Nico Nico registered users who cannot watch the show as it airs live.

THE KIDDIE show airs here

Viju☆Love☆Cafe #17 Airs 11/4

Viju☆Love☆Cafe #17 will have its next webcast on Sunday, November 4 at 14:00 JST (convert time here). This month, Akemi Oshima and Biju-tan will host interviews and comments from:  PENICILLIN, D, Makoto (†яi￠к), JUN & Toya (GOTCHAROCKA), vistlip, RUVISH, and THE KIDDIE.

Viju☆Love☆Cafe airs here

THE KIDDIE New Album Release 11/28

THE KIDDIE will be releasing a new full album on November 28. The new album will be called "The 5 -FIVE-," and it will be released in two types. The Limited Edition version is expected to include two CDs and a bonus DVD.

THE KIDDIE OHP here
"The 5 -FIVE-" Limited Edition at CD Japan here
"The 5 -FIVE-" Regular Edition at CD Japan here

Viju☆Love☆Cafe #14 Will Air 8/5

Viju☆Love☆Cafe #14 will have its next webcast on Sunday, August 5 at 14:00 JST (convert time here). This month, Akemi Oshima and Biju-tan will host interviews and comments from:  D=OUT, Ninjaman Japan, SHUSE & TERO (†яi￠к), Keiichi Miyako (SOPHIA, Rayflower), Nimo, Rookie Fiddler & Toshi (A(ace)), Jin Machine, HERO, THE KIDDIE, Awoi, AND, Keritsu (from Portugal), and Grieva.

Viju☆Love☆Cafe airs here

Latest ViSULOG.TV Now Online

The June 20 episode of ViSULOG.TV #4 is now available to watch online. Guests included:  Rui (vistlip), Yuusei (THE KIDDIE), Lycaon, SaTaN, and more.

ViSULOG.TV online here

THE KIDDIE to Release New Single 8/1

THE KIDDIE will be releasing a new single on August 1. "I sing for you" will be released in three types and includes two new songs.

THE KIDDIE OHP here
Limited Edition Type A at CD Japan here
Limited Edition Type B at CD Japan here
Regular Edition at CD Japan here