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Bands that have achieved some success, while continuing a Visual Kei aesthetic include, ], ], and ]. Bands that have achieved some success, while continuing a Visual Kei aesthetic include, ], ], and ].


In 1992, ] launched an attempt to enter the European and American markets, but it would take another 8 years until popularity and awareness of Visual Kei bands would reach worldwide.<ref>http://www.grammylive.com/Latin/News/Default.aspx?newsID=2278</ref> In 1992, ] launched an attempt to enter the European and American markets, but it would take another 8 years until popularity and awareness of Visual Kei bands would extend worldwide.<ref>http://www.grammylive.com/Latin/News/Default.aspx?newsID=2278</ref>


==See also== ==See also==

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File:Malice Mizer - Au Revoir 01.jpg
Malice Mizer, an example of visual kei during the 1990s.

Visual kei 『ヴィジュアル系』which means "Visual System" in Japanese , refers to a subculture of rock music, originating from Japan. The Visual Kei sound is often a mix between Pop music, Hard Rock, and Heavy Metal. It is characterised by the use of feminine make-up worn by men, unusual hair styles and elaborate costumes. Bands credited with starting Visual Kei, include X Japan, D'erlanger. and Dead End.

While most artists remain underground, some Visual Kei bands have achieved mainstream success in Japan, and throughout Asia. Notable bands that achieved this success include, X Japan, Glay, Luna Sea, and L'Arc~en~Ciel, however a drastic change in their sound and appearance, accompanied their success.

Bands that have achieved some success, while continuing a Visual Kei aesthetic include, Dir en grey, Malice Mizer, and Penicillin.

In 1992, X Japan launched an attempt to enter the European and American markets, but it would take another 8 years until popularity and awareness of Visual Kei bands would extend worldwide.

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References

  1. http://eow.alc.co.jp/系/UTF-8/
  2. http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9D00EFD7103DF93BA25755C0A96E958260&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=all
  3. http://www.grammylive.com/Latin/News/Default.aspx?newsID=2278
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