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'''Gackt M.S. Camui''' (ガクト, but most often written in English, even in [[Japan]], pronounced "''ga-ku-to''") is a song writer, vocalist, multi-talented instrumentalist (trumpet, tuba, horn, trombone, piano, guitar, drums, bass), as well as a beloved celebrity amongst females, both in [[Japan]] and the international [[J-Pop]] fan community. He is a former singer for [[Cains:feel]] and [[Malice Mizer]]. It was during his time with Malice Mizer that he began to achieve national recognition. He plays the trumpet, tuba, horn, trombone, piano, guitar, drums, bass, other standard orchestral instruments, and most traditional Japanese instruments. Gackt can speak Japanese, English, Mandarin, Korean, and French, with varying degrees of fluency.
'''Gackt M.S. Camui''' (ガクト, but most often written in English, even in [[Japan]], pronounced ''ga-ku-to'') is a vocalist, songwriter, multi-talented instrumentalist, actor, as well as a beloved celebrity amongst females, both in Japan and in the international [[J-Pop]] fan community. He is the former singer of both [[CAINS:FELL]] and [[MALICE MIZER]]. It was during his time in MALICE MIZER that he began to gain some national recognition. He can play the: trumpet, tuba, horn, trombone, piano, guitar, drums, bass, other standard orchestral instruments, and most traditional Japanese instruments. Gackt can also speak: Japanese, English, Mandarin, Korean, and French, all with varying degrees of fluency. His fanclub is called "Dears", which is named from  track #10 of his debut album "[[Mars|MARS]]".
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==Profile==
==Profile==
* '''Name:''' Gackt M.S. Camui (神威楽斗)      
* '''Name:''' Gackt M.S. Camui (神威楽斗)
* '''Birthplace:''' [[Okinawa]], [[Japan]]
* '''Birthplace:''' [[Okinawa Prefecture]], [[Japan]]
* '''Birthdate:''' July 4th
* '''[[Blood Type]]:''' A


==Biography==
==Biography==
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===Early Life===
===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.
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.
Born in [[Okinawa Prefecture]], [[Japan]], Gackt's parents were strict while he was growing up. His television viewing was restricted to national or educational programming. At the age of 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.
Gackt is a 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 (GacktJOB)|You]] and formed the band [[Cains:Feel]], with Gackt as the vocalist.
When Gackt turned 17, his interests shifted to rock. He eventually would focus on modern rock and could 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 (GacktJOB)|You]] and formed the band [[CAINS:FEEL]], with Gackt as the vocalist.


===[[Malice Mizer]]===
===[[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.
Gackt's career in the public eye began upon joining the [[Visual-Kei|visual-kei]] [[J-Rock|rock]] band MALICE MIZER in October of 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.
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===
===Solo Career===
[[Image:Gackt.jpg|thumb|200px|Gackt]]
[[File:Gackt.jpg|thumb|170px|Gackt]]
After leaving [[Malice Mizer]], Gackt started a solo career in the form of the band [[GacktJOB]], consisting of several members including [[You (GacktJOB)|You]], Yukihiro 'Chachamaru' Fujimura, now former members [[Masa]] and [[Ren]], and now new members [[Ju-ken]], Ryuichi Nishida, and [[Jun-Ji]]. His solo career was a great success as he continues to maintain a level of popularity even greater than when he was with [[Malice Mizer]]. Also, in recent news, [[YOSHIKI]], former member and one of the founding members of [[X Japan]], has confirmed during his appearance at [[Otakon]] 2006 that he and Gackt will be forming a band. The said band, [[S.K.I.N.]], recently debuted at [[Anime Expo]] in California, U.S.A. with other members [[SUGIZO]] (former member of [[Luna Sea]]) and [[Miyavi]] (former member of [[Due le Quartz]]).
After leaving [[MALICE MIZER]], Gackt started a solo career with his backing band [[GacktJOB]]. The band curently consists of: [[Chachamaru|Fujimura "Chachamaru" Yukihito]], [[You (GacktJOB)|You]], [[Ju-ken]], [[Jun-ji]], and [[Igao]]. His solo career is a great success as he continues to maintain a level of popularity even greater than when he was with MALICE MIZER.


In addition to music, Gackt has done work as an actor and in commercials, usually "playing" himself. Gackt starred in the Japanese drama [[Hero's Hero]] as well as co-starred in and authored the script for the movie [[Moon Child]] with [[HYDE]], vocalist of [[L'Arc~en~Ciel]]. He is currently playing [[Wikipedia:Uesugi Kenshin|Uesugi Kenshin]] in the NHK drama [[Fuurinkazan]].
In addition to music, Gackt has done work as an actor in TV, movies, and commercials, usually "playing" himself. Gackt starred in the [[Dorama|Japanese drama]] [[Hero's Hero]] as well as co-starred in and authored the script for the movie [[Moon Child]] with [[hyde]], the vocalist of [[L'Arc~en~Ciel]]. He also played [[Uesugi Kenshin]] in the NHK drama [[Fuurinkazan]].


Gackt was also involved in the PlayStation 2 game [[Wikipedia:Bujingai|Bujingai]], where he performed voice work as well as motion capture for the game's protagonist, named ''Lau Wong''. He's also currently doing voice work for [[Wikipedia:Square Enix|Square Enix]] for the next upcoming sequel of the [[Wikipedia:Final Fantasy VII|Final Fantasy VII]] saga, [[Wikipedia:Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core|Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core]]. In this game, Gackt has a character modeled after him, called Genesis Rhapsodos, who also appears in a hidden movie in [[Wikipedia:SFinal Fantasy VII: Dirge of Cerberus|Final Fantasy VII: Dirge of Cerberus]], where Gackt has also done voice work for the Japanese version, as well as contributed his song [[Redemption|REDEMPTION]] as its theme song.
Gackt was also involved in the PlayStation 2 game [[Wikipedia:Bujingai|Bujingai]], where he performed voice work as well as motion capture for the game's protagonist ''Lau Wong''. He also done voice work for [[Wikipedia:Square Enix|Square Enix]]'s game [[Wikipedia:Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core|Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core]]. In this game, Gackt has a character modeled after him, named ''Genesis Rhapsodos''. That character also appears during a hidden movie in [[Wikipedia:SFinal Fantasy VII: Dirge of Cerberus|Final Fantasy VII: Dirge of Cerberus]], where Gackt has also done voice work for the Japanese version, as well as contributed the song [[Redemption|REDEMPTION]] for its theme song.


Gackt's performances and videos are often sexually suggestive and usually contain a level of homoeroticism. This is usually considered to be a form of fan service, either for the female audience or to (theoretically) "shock" a more conservative media.
Gackt's performances and videos are often sexually suggestive and usually contain a level of homoeroticism. This is usually considered to be a form of fan service, either for the female audience or to (theoretically) "shock" a more conservative media.
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===[[S.K.I.N.]]===
===[[S.K.I.N.]]===
On May 25, 2007, the formation of the group S.K.I.N. 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.
On May 25, 2007, the formation of the group S.K.I.N. was announced. Its members (besides Gackt) consists of fellow pop rock artist [[Miyavi|雅-miyavi-]], former [[LUNA SEA]] guitarist [[SUGIZO]], [[GacktJOB]] member [[Ju-ken]], and former [[X JAPAN]] member and co-founder [[YOSHIKI]]. The group gave its debut performance at the Anime Expo convention in Long Beach, California on June 29th, 2007 and had plans to release an album. Recently, no more news or plans about this group has been announced.
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==Discography==
 
[[Image:Gackt - Jesus Promo.jpg|thumb|270px|Gackt promoting [[Jesus]] (2008)]]
==Disocraphy==
[[File: Gackt - Jesus Promo.jpg|right|270px|thumb|Gackt promoting single "[[Jesus]]" (2008)]]
===Albums===
===Albums===
*[1999.05.12] [[Mizerable (mini-album)|Mizérable]] (Mini-Album)
* [2000.04.26] [[Mars|MARS]]
*[2000.04.26] [[Mars|MARS]]
* [2001.04.25] [[Rebirth]]
*[2001.04.25] [[Rebirth]]
* [2002.06.19] [[Moon|MOON]]
*[2002.06.19] [[Moon (Gackt)|MOON]]
* [2003.12.03] [[Crescent|CRESCENT]]
*[2003.03.12] [[Crescent]]
* [2005.02.14] [[Love Letter (Gackt album)|Love Letter]]
*[2004.02.25] [[The Sixth Day ~Single Collection~|THE SIXTH DAY ~SINGLE COLLECTION~]] (Best Album)
* [2005.09.21] [[Diabolos|DIABOLOS]]
*[2004.05.26] [[The Seventh Night ~Unplugged~|THE SEVENTH NIGHT ~UNPLUGGED~]] (Best Album)
* [2007.12.19] [[0079-0088]]
*[2005.02.14] [[Love Letter (Gackt album)|Love Letter]]
 
*[2005.09.21] [[Diabolos|DIABOLOS]]
===Other Albums===
*[2007.12.19] [[0079-0088]]
* [1999.05.12] [[Mizerable (mini-album)|Mizérable]] (mini-album)
*[2008.10.29] [[Nine*Nine|nine*nine]]
* [2004.02.25] [[The Sixth Day ~Single Collection~|THE SIXTH DAY ~SINGLE COLLECTION~]] (best album)
* [2004.05.26] [[The Seventh Night ~Unplugged~|THE SEVENTH NIGHT ~UNPLUGGED~]] (best album)
* [2009.03.09] [[Slo-Pachinko Gladiator Evolution Original Sound Track|SLO-PACHINKO GLADIATOR EVOLUTION ORIGINAL SOUND TRACK]] (compilation album)


===Singles===
===Singles===
*[1999.07.07] [[Mizerable (single)|Mizérable]]
* [1999.07.09] [[Mizerable (single)|Mizérable]]
*[1999.08.11] [[Vanilla (Gackt)|Vanilla]]
* [1999.08.11] [[Vanilla (Gackt)|Vanilla]]
*[1999.11.03] [[Remix of Gackt|Remix Of Gackt]] (Remix Single)
* [1999.11.03] [[Remix of Gackt|Remix Of Gackt]]
*[2000.02.09] [[Mirror (Gackt)|Mirror]]  
* [2000.02.09] [[Mirror]]
*[2000.02.16] [[Oasis (Gackt)|OASIS]]
* [2000.02.16] [[Oasis|OASIS]]
*[2000.03.08] [[Seki-Ray|seki-ray]] (鶺鴒 ～seki-ray～)
* [2000.03.08] [[Seki-Ray|seki-ray]] (鶺鴒～seki-ray～; ''[[Wikipedia:Wagtail|Wagtail]]'')
*[2000.08.30] [[Story (Gackt)|Story]] (再会 ～Story～)
* [2000.08.30] [[Story (Gackt)|Story]] (再会～Story～)
*[2000.11.16] [[Secret Garden (Gackt)|Secret Garden]]
* [2000.11.16] [[Secret Garden]]
*[2001.03.01] [[Kimi no Tame ni Dekiru Koto]] (君のためにできること)
* [2001.03.14] [[Kimi no Tame ni Dekirukoto]] (君のためにできること; ''Anything for You'')
*[2001.09.01] [[Another World|ANOTHER WORLD]]
* [2001.09.05] [[Another World|ANOTHER WORLD]]
*[2001.12.01] [[12-gatsu no Love Song|12-gatsu no Love song]] (12月のLove song)
* [2001.12.16] [[12-gatsu no Love Song|12-gatsu no Love song]] (12月のLove song; ''December's Love Song'')
*[2002.04.02] [[Wasurenai Kara]] (忘れないから)
* [2002.04.24] [[Wasurenai kara]] (忘れないから; ''I Won't Forget'')
*[2002.11.02] [[12-gatsu no Love Song|12-gatsu no Love song]] (12月のLove song)
* [2002.11.27] [[12-gatsu no Love Song|12-gatsu no Love song / December Love]] (12月のLove song / December Love; ''December's Love song'')
*[2003.03.03] [[Kimi ga Oikaketa Yume]] (君が追いかけた夢)
* [2003.03.19] [[Kimi ga Oikaketa Yume]] (君が追いかけた夢; ''You Chased a Dream'')
*[2003.06.03] [[Luna / Oasis|Lu:na / OASIS]]  
* [2003.06.25] [[Luna / Oasis|Lu:na / OASIS]]
*[2003.06.03] [[Tsuki no Uta]] (月の詩)
* [2003.11.12] [[Last Song]]
*[2003.11.03] [[Last Song]]
* [2003.12.03] [[12-gatsu no Love Song|12-gatsu no Love song / Shíèryuè De Qínggê]] (12月のLove song / 十二月的情歌; ''December's Love Song'')
*[2003.12.03] [[12-gatsu no Love Song|12-gatsu no Love song]] (12月のLove song)
* [2004.10.27] [[Kimi ni Aitakute]] (君に逢いたくて; ''I Want to Meet You'')
*[2004.10.04] [[Kimi ni Aitakute]] (君に逢いたくて)
* [2004.12.08] [[12-gatsu no Love Song|12-gatsu no Love song]] (12月のLove song; ''December's Love Song'')
*[2004.12.04] [[12-gatsu no Love Song|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; ''In Love As Much As One Has'')
*[2005.01.05] [[Arittake no Ai de]] (ありったけの愛で)
* [2005.04.27] [[Black Stone|BLACK STONE]]
*[2005.04.27] [[Black Stone|BLACK STONE]]  
* [2005.05.25] [[Metamorphoze]] (Metamorphoze～メタモルフォーゼ～)
*[2005.05.25] [[Metamorphoze]] (Metamorphoze ～メタモルフォーゼ～)
* [2005.08.10] [[Todokanai Ai to Shitteita no ni Osaekirezu ni Aishitsuzuketa...]] (届カナイ 愛ト知ッテイタノニ 抑エキレズニ愛シ続ケタ・・・; ''I Knew This Love Wouldn't Reach You, But I Still Continue to Love You Uncontrollably...'')
*[2005.08.10] [[Todokanai Ai to Shitteita no ni Osaekirezu ni Itoshii Tsuzuketa...]] (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|REDEMPTION]]
*[2006.01.25] [[Redemption|REDEMPTION]]
* [2006.03.01] [[Love Letter (Gackt single)|Love Letter]]
*[2006.03.01] [[Love Letter (Gackt single)|Love Letter]]
* [2007.02.07] [[No ni Saku Hana no Youni]] (野に咲く花のように; ''Like a Flower Blooming On the Plains'')
*[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~|RETURNER ~Yami ni Shuuen~]] (RETURNER～闇の終焉～; ''The End of Darkness'')
*[2007.06.20] [[Returner ~Yami no Shuuen~|RETURNER ~Yami no Shuuen~]] (RETURNER～闇の終焉～)
* [2008.11.16] [[Jesus|Jesus (Dears Edition)]]
*[2008.11.26] [[Jesus]] (Fanclub Edition)
* [2008.12.03] [[Jesus|Jesus (Regular Edition)]]
*[2008.12.03] [[Jesus]] (Regular Edition)
* [2009.01.21] [[Ghost|GHOST (Dears Edition)]]
*[2009.01.21] [[Ghost|GHOST]]
* [2009.01.28] [[Ghost|GHOST (Regular Edition)]]
*[2009.03.25] [[Journey Through the Decade|Journey through the Decade]]
* [2009.03.25] [[Journey Through the Decade|Journey though the Decade]]
*[2009.06.10] [[Koakuma Heaven]] (小悪魔ヘヴン)
* [2009.06.10] [[Koakuma Heaven]] (小悪魔ヘヴン; ''Pretty Devil of the Heavens'')
*[2009.06.17] [[Faraway ~Hoshi ni Negai wo~]] (Faraway ～星に願いを～)
* [2009.06.17] [[Faraway ~Hoshi ni Negai wo~]] (Faraway ～星に願いを～; ''Wish On a Star'')
*[2009.06.24] [[Lost Angels|LOST ANGELS]]
* [2009.06.24] [[Lost Angels|LOST ANGELS]]
*[2009.07.01] [[Flower (Gackt)|Flower]]
* [2009.07.01] [[Flower (Gackt)|Flower]]
*[2009.08.05] [[The Next Decade]]
* [2009.08.05] [[The Next Decade]]
 
===VHS / DVDs===
* [1999.12.08] [[Video Vanilla]]
* [2000.06.28] [[Video Mirror / Oasis|Video Mirror / OASIS]]
* [2000.10.04] [[Mars Sora kara no Houman Mono ~Kaisou~|MARS Sora kara no Houman Mono ~Kaisou~ (VHS)]] (MARS 空からの訪問者～回想～; ''Visitors From the Sky ~Recollections~'')
* [2000.11.22] [[Mars Sora kara no Houman Mono ~Kaisou~|MARS Sora kara no Houman Mono ~Kaisou~ (DVD)]] (MARS 空からの訪問者～回想～; ''Visitors From the Sky ~Recollections~'')
* [2001.06.21] [[Saisei to Shuuen]] (再生と終焉; ''Resuscitation and the End'')
* [2002.03.01] [[Soyokaze]] (微風; ''Gentle Breeze'')
* [2003.03.19] [[Gackt Live Tour 2002 Kagen no Tsuki ~Seiya no Shirabe~]] (Gackt Live Tour 2002 下弦の月～聖夜の調べ～; ''Waning Moon ~Christmas Eve's Tone~'')
* [2003.08.06] [[Gekkou (Gackt)|Gekkou]] (月光; ''Moonlight'')
* [2003.09.18] [[Gackt Live Tour Jougen no Tsuki Saishuushou]] (Gackt Live Tour 上弦の月 最終章; ''Crescent Moon, Final Chapter'')
* [2004.09.15] [[Gackt Live Tour 2004 The Sixth Day & Seventh Night ~Final~|Gackt Live Tour 2004 THE SIXTH DAY & SEVENTH NIGHT ~FINAL~]]
* [2006.03.29] [[Gackt Live Tour 2005 12.24 Diabolos ~Aien no Shi to Seiya no Namida~|Gackt Live Tour 2005 12.24 DIABOLOS ~Aien no Shi to Seiya no Namida~]] (Gackt Live Tour 2005 12.24 DIABOLOS ～哀婉の詩と聖夜の涙～; ''A Sorrowful Poem and Tears on Christmas Eve'')
* [2006.08.23] [[Gackt The Greatest Filmography 1999-2006 ~Red~|Gackt THE GREATEST FILMOGRAPHY 1999-2006 ~RED~]]
* [2006.08.23] [[Gackt The Greatest Filmography 1999-2006 ~Blue~|Gackt THE GREATEST FILMOGRAPHY 1999-2006 ~BLUE~]]
* [2007.07.04] [[Gackt Training Days 2006 Drug Party|GACKT TRAINING DAYS 2006 D.R.U.G. PARTY]]
 
===Box Sets===
* [1999.06.30] [[Mizerable (single)|Mizérable Single Box]]
* [2006.12.13] [[12-gatsu no Love Song|12-gatsu no Love songs ~COMPLETE BOX~]] (12月のLove songs～COMPLETE BOX～; ''December's Love Songs'')
* [2008.10.29] [[Nine*Nine|nine*nine]]


===Box Set===
====PLATINUM BOX====
====PLATINUM BOX====
:''Note:'' Each ''PLATINUM BOX'' set is produced as limited editions and contain a Gackt collectible inside. These are designed to have the appearance of a fine bound book. Illegal copies or [[bootlegs]] of the boxsets come in cheaper cardboard cases, or regular plastic DVD hardcases, and do not contain the collectable.
* [2000.12.16] [[Platinum Box ~I~|PLATINUM BOX ~I~]]
*[2000.12.16] [[Platinum Box ~I~|PLATINUM BOX ~I~]]
* [2001.12.21] [[Platinum Box ~II~|PLATINUM BOX ~II~]]
*[2001.12.21] [[Platinum Box ~II~|PLATINUM BOX ~II~]]
* [2002.12.21] [[Platinum Box ~III~|PLATINUM BOX ~III~]]
*[2002.12.21] [[Platinum Box ~III~|PLATINUM BOX ~III~]]
* [2003.12.07] [[Platinum Box ~IV~|PLATINUM BOX ~IV~]]
*[2003.12.17] [[Platinum Box ~IV~|PLATINUM BOX ~IV~]]
* [2004.12.15] [[Platinum Box ~V~|PLATINUM BOX ~V~]]
*[2004.12.15] [[Platinum Box ~V~|PLATINUM BOX ~V~]]
* [2005.12.07] [[Platinum Box ~VI~|PLATINUM BOX ~VI~]]
*[2005.12.07] [[Platinum Box ~VI~|PLATINUM BOX ~VI~]]
* [2006.12.13] [[Platinum Box ~VII~|PLATINUM BOX ~VII~]]
*[2006.12.13] [[Platinum Box ~VII~|PLATINUM BOX ~VII~]]
* [2007.12.24] [[Platinum Box ~VIII~|PLATINUM BOX ~VIII~ (Dears Edition)]]
*[2007.12.24] [[Platinum Box ~VIII~|PLATINUM BOX ~VIII~]] (Fanclub Edition)
* [2008.03.07] [[Platinum Box ~VIII~|PLATINUM BOX ~VIII~ (Regular Edition)]]
*[2008.03.03] [[Platinum Box ~VIII~|PLATINUM BOX ~VIII~]] (Regular Edition)
* [2008.12.24] [[Platinum Box ~IX~|PLATINUM BOX ~IX~ (Dears Edition)]]
 
* [2009.01.14] [[Platinum Box ~IX~|PLATINUM BOX ~IX~ (Regular Edition)]]
====Complete Box====
*[2006.12.13] [[12-gatsu no Love Songs ~Complete Box~|12-gatsu no Love songs ~COMPLETE BOX~]] (12月のLove songs)


==External Links==
==External Links==
* [http://gackt.com/ Official Website]
* [http://gackt.com/ Official Website]
* [http://www.myspace.com/gackt Official MySpace]
* [http://www.myspace.com/gackt Official MySpace]
* [http://www.crownrecord.co.jp/artist/gackt/new_release.html Nippon Crown: Gackt]
* [http://www.crownrecord.co.jp/artist/gackt/new_release.html Gackt at CROWN RECORDS]
* [http://www.tamalybar.com/ Tamaly Bar]
* [http://www.moonchild-movie.com/top.html Moon Child ]


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Gackt (2009)

Gackt M.S. Camui (ガクト, but most often written in English, even in Japan, pronounced ga-ku-to) is a vocalist, songwriter, multi-talented instrumentalist, actor, as well as a beloved celebrity amongst females, both in Japan and in the international J-Pop fan community. He is the former singer of both CAINS:FELL and MALICE MIZER. It was during his time in MALICE MIZER that he began to gain some national recognition. He can play the: trumpet, tuba, horn, trombone, piano, guitar, drums, bass, other standard orchestral instruments, and most traditional Japanese instruments. Gackt can also speak: Japanese, English, Mandarin, Korean, and French, all with varying degrees of fluency. His fanclub is called "Dears", which is named from track #10 of his debut album "MARS".

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Biography

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 Prefecture, Japan, Gackt's parents were strict while he was growing up. His television viewing was restricted to national or educational programming. At the age of 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 a 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 could 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 rock band MALICE MIZER in October of 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

After leaving MALICE MIZER, Gackt started a solo career with his backing band GacktJOB. The band curently consists of: Fujimura "Chachamaru" Yukihito, You, Ju-ken, Jun-ji, and Igao. His solo career is a great success as he continues to maintain a level of popularity even greater than when he was with MALICE MIZER.

In addition to music, Gackt has done work as an actor in TV, movies, and commercials, usually "playing" himself. Gackt starred in the Japanese drama Hero's Hero as well as co-starred in and authored the script for the movie Moon Child with hyde, the vocalist of L'Arc~en~Ciel. He also played Uesugi Kenshin in the NHK drama Fuurinkazan.

Gackt was also involved in the PlayStation 2 game Bujingai, where he performed voice work as well as motion capture for the game's protagonist Lau Wong. He also done voice work for Square Enix's game Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core. In this game, Gackt has a character modeled after him, named Genesis Rhapsodos. That character also appears during a hidden movie in Final Fantasy VII: Dirge of Cerberus, where Gackt has also done voice work for the Japanese version, as well as contributed the song REDEMPTION for its theme song.

Gackt's performances and videos are often sexually suggestive and usually contain a level of homoeroticism. This is usually considered to be a form of fan service, either for the female audience or to (theoretically) "shock" a more conservative media.

Gackt has stated in his autobiography that while he is emotionally capable of loving another man, he is sexually incapable of it.

S.K.I.N.

On May 25, 2007, the formation of the group S.K.I.N. was announced. Its members (besides Gackt) consists of fellow pop rock artist 雅-miyavi-, former LUNA SEA guitarist SUGIZO, GacktJOB member Ju-ken, and former X JAPAN member and co-founder YOSHIKI. The group gave its debut performance at the Anime Expo convention in Long Beach, California on June 29th, 2007 and had plans to release an album. Recently, no more news or plans about this group has been announced.

Disocraphy

Gackt promoting single "Jesus" (2008)

Albums

Other Albums

Singles

VHS / DVDs

Box Sets

PLATINUM BOX

External Links

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