Xrytalmad Translation Journal

To those who have randomly added me: I'm happy to meet new Gackt fans and get to know people BUT some of them do not comment at all or post anything in their journals. I've had too many people doing the disappearing act and also people who posted my translations without my permission and without credit. (I'm not saying it's anyone here cos that was waaay back.) I'm not being selfish but I would like to meet REAL people not leeches. So if your journal is an empty one (a post that says 'Friends Only' is valid because that means your entries are locked), sorry, I won't add you back. If you just created your journal within three months, sorry I won't add you back. You can get your translations elsewhere, I'm sure there are many out there. I would like the people on my friends list to be real people who comment (I'm not asking for comments to every post I make, but an occasional one is nice. At least then I know you exist.) and react and have a valid journal going on. I don't mean to say I wanna read about your life, but even posting about anything is fine. Just comment to this post to be added and I'll add you. If you add me without commenting here, I won't know it because I turned off the notification. But it's still my discretion on who to add back. There aren't many locked posts anyway. So if you just want news, 99% of the time they are not locked.

Another issue would be the translations.
Thank you those who thank me whenever I post a translation or just any news. It makes me happy and motivated to do more. :D I know I'm not fantastic at it but just a simple 'thank you' is enough to make me happy. It shows someone appreciates the hard work I put in. (besides I know that someone actually reads them) I would just like to ask that you credit me or link back to my post (if it's public) if you post them elsewhere. Please also do not paraphrase my translations and claim them as your own. If I know you did, you'll be out of my friends list in double quick time. 
I usually do not lock any entries until I've translated them. So if you've bookmarked something and checked again later and it's not there, it means it's translated. If you're friended, you'll be able to read them so there's no worry to you. 

Staff Blog Entries
I'll be locking staff blog entries whenever a new one appears whether or not I have translated it. This is what happens at the community site and I think it's fair to all. But they will still be available to people on my flist. I would however appreciate that you do not repost the pictures from the staff blog anywhere.

NO HOTLINKING OF IMAGES!

Requests
I accept translation requests. However, I need to emphasize that I have a full time job, am studying and have a gazillion things going on. So the request may not be processed quickly. Also I do not accept video/ audio translations. Sorry but my hearing is BAD. I'll also translate what I think is more important first, so if you can't wait, sorry.

That's all for now.

 Thanks to wombat84 !



edit: Found some links mentioning the press con and announcement of GACKT's age.
http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20091106-00000021-ykf-ent
http://npn.co.jp/article/detail/56831911/
http://ent.sina.com.cn/s/j/2009-11-06/16272760352.shtml

As usual, no reposting without permission.
Comments and corrections welcome.


2009/11/06 05:36

Sleepy...

FORDEAR

In the end, I burnt the whole night away working.
I'm totally caught up in work~~~!!!!

After this, I'm going to Joetsu.
It's tiring.

At any rate I hope you guys enjoy yourselves.
Because we obsessed over the completion of this event, **
playing was created seriously, it's interesting...**
It's going to be awesome.

Well well, will I be able to finally reach Joetsu in one piece?

Let's go.

GACKT

ps: I think it's going to be cold in Joetsu today...


** This 2 sentences don't make sense to me in English. If you don't understand, let me know I'll try to rephrase them more.... 
I need to buck up on my English too. ._. 

GACKT has finally announced his age officially as being 37 in 2010.
This news hit me the minute I logged on to the net after waking up from being sick. So whatever I type next might be under the heavy influence of meds.

Press con news for Nemuri Kyoshiro

http://yule.sohu.com/20091106/n268008398.shtml
http://mainichi.jp/enta/mantan/entama/graph/20091105_2/?inb=yt
http://career.oricon.co.jp/news/70378/full/
http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20091105-00000006-oric-ent
http://mainichi.jp/enta/mantan/news/20091105mog00m200043000c.html
http://www.news24.jp/entertainment/news/168846.html

Official site for Nemuri Kyoshiro
http://www.nemuri-gackt.com/

During the press con for Nemuri Kyoshiro, GACKT's age was accidently revealed when the introduction video showed "Year 2010 37 years old". Regarding this, commotion ensured since GACKT has never officially revealed his age but always said he was born in 1540. With a bitter smile, GACKT said "In the past live (MC) I said I was born in 1540, it ended up being shown in my profile. But I didn't have the chance to correct it. I didn't hide it on purpose." 

The previous character who acted in this role, Raizo Ichikawa, passed away suddenly at the age of 37 and next year May 2010 will be his 40th death anniversary; GACKT who is going to take on the same role will be the same age in 2010. 

GACKT mentioned that he is going to lose another 5kg to fit the role of Nemuri since he is a skinny fellow. 

The rest of the article states the background of the story which you can get on wiki. 

The stage show will start in Tokyo on 14-28 May 2010, 28 Sept - 20 Oct in Osaka, 20 Nov - 3 Dec in Aichi (Nagoya). 

Magazines - Nov
11/10(Tue)「AREANA 37℃」(cover)
11/4(Wed) 「The Television」(serial)
11/1(Sun)「B-PASS」(cover)

GACKT's blog translation will be in a separate post. 

ARENA37 Degree December 2009 w/Gackt Poster
(no picture yet)
Price: 880yen
Release date: 2009/11/10



ARENA37℃ SPECIAL REMIX vol.1
Price 1500yen 
GACKT 50 pages.
This is a compilation of the whole year's Arena37 magazines. 
So if you did not buy any of the previous Arena37 with GACKT in it, you can get this and you'll have everything. ^^
No poster of course. 

** Arena37 December and ARENA37℃ SPECIAL REMIX vol.1 are different.
Stating in case I got people confused. ^^; 

( GACKT Blog 2009/11/01 13:08 )

Staff Blog


★Chirolyn's Birthday Party in Singapore★
2009.11.03 - 15:23




夜想会Ⅷ ～月と闇～ in Singapore開催3日目、
アコースティックライブを終えた一同は打ち上げ会場に移動。
そこでは10月14日に誕生日を迎えたChirolynのBirthday会を行いました！

Yasoukai VIII in Singapore was held for 3 days,
After the accoustic live we all rushed from the venue.
And went for Chirolyn's Birthday Party! (He's born on 14th Oct)

You can now get B-PASS 2009 December at Yesasia!

If you've always wanted some of the accessories that GACKT wore, you can get this from Rakuten now.


It's one of his favourite rings.
They ship overseas and accept credit card payments. Details here in English.
Buy it here


Returner Limited Edition with DVD is still available on Rakuten here .
Price 1800yen
It doesn't say whether it ships overseas though, so you might need to get a shopping service to help.
But I think this company is under CDJapan, so you can actually try to get it from CDJapan here.

As usual, No reposting without permission.
Comments/ corrections welcome.

2009/11/02 11:40

No No..., you're all overly worried...

FORDEAR

Tell you what, I said blazers are good~~~
But it's not compulsory.
I got too many emails saying Why~~~ amid confusion
I say the same too.

Sailor too, Gakuran too,
Pleated skirts too are cute...
Ribbons are cute too.
Ok--ay, I know how troubled you all are about this...

Well, we're aiming to be the Super Excellent High School Copy Band,
All of you just aim to be the Super Cutey Sexy High School Girl.

It's not vague like Halloween,
All of you have fun thinking about the easiest way to portray the image of a student uniorm.

Anyway, it's going to be really fun.

All right, farewell then~~

President of Student Council GACKT

The Gakuensai page has been updated with pictures of school uniforms and live goods!!!
There is a You Curry!!!! OMG

I think GACKT and staff got too many emails asking what kind of uniform is ok and so they had this.


And the goods for Gakuensai are out!! There are a couple that I'll really love to have!!! OhGACKT why do you do this to me? XD




Another news article saying GACKT is doing the stage show.
http://news.goo.ne.jp/article/sponichi/entertainment/kfuln20091102006003.html

Dears are able to apply for passes to get entry for the press con of Nemuri.
https://www.gackt.com/cgi-bin/form/mail.cgi?id=1105kisyakaiken
Press con is on 5 Nov, 1.30pm.

PLATINUM BOX X
Buy it at Amazon.jp
Price: 6120yen (10% discount)
It'll be on sale till 2010.01.13. So get it before that.

GACKT Blogged
He mentioned that because he hasn't blogged for such a long time, he got a lot of emails from fans asking if he's alright.
For the past 20 days (where he didn't blog) he has bogged down with tons of work, the fanclub trip, recording, making of the DVD,  rehearsal for Gakuensai, recording of PV, recording of new song etc........
He's so busy so that he's unable to smile now and feels like dying.
But after receiving the pictures of smiling fans (from the fanclub trip I guess), he feels better due to all the lovely memories.
They are now rehearsing for Gakuensai and the songs are not GACKT songs! *
GACKT also mentioned that it's extremely hard to get tickets to the Gakuensai. **
GACKT says he likes Blazers for girls' uniform because the skirt is cute.
Many fans have been asking the fanclub staff questions on the dress code.
One of it was 'Can I just wear glasses?'
GACKT doesn't like it so no glasses only! (Please wear school uniforms! )
GACKT mentioned something about being like Ultra Seven
Fans attending will have to wear School Uniforms, and a Tie.
Ties should be available on the day of the event,
Maybe skirts too?
GACKT will let us know in the next blog entry!


* I'm not sure if all of you knew, but it was in Dears Village. Fans were asked to choose which non-GACKT songs they would like GACKT to perform.
** 'It's hard to enter Gakuensai." He said it in a way like entering a school. Well, it's a school theme.

And remember about the stage show thing I mentioned a while back?
Apparently it's quite confirmed GACKT is going to be in it!
Not much details are known yet, so we'll have to wait till the press con.
http://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2009/11/02/03.html

edit: GACKT blogged again! He said not to worry about the type of uniform chosen. He only said he likes Blazers but all styles are fine! They are currently trying to be a Super Excellent High School Copy Band so all you girls out there, just be Super Cutey Sexy High School Girls!

11/5 (Thu) 20:00〜23:00 WOWOW「WOW LIVE! THANKS FOR MUSIC　

You Blog
You blogged about how very very hot Singapore's weather is. ^^; 
He took pictures and if he had to show any to introduce Singapore, it would be the Merlion! 
He went back to Japan on 25th and was surprised at how cold Japan is now. ^^;

ps: You-kun, Singapore is that hot the whole year round. XD; It's already considered not as hot as normal these few days. ^^; I really want to see You-kun's pictures of the Merlion! 

Bpass pictures of the photoshoot

There are more, but I'm not posting them. Check out Bpass's website for them. 

「VISUALIVE 2009 DOCUMENTARY BOOK GACKT REQUIEM ET REMINISCENCE II ～鎮魂と再生～」are send out today!
Dears should be getting their copies soon!

If there are any problems, they can contact:
日本写真印刷株式会社（担当：梅澤）
tel.03-5252-7218（平日12～17時）

Cover of B-Pass Dec issue revealed!

Price 680yen
Talks about GACKT's 10 years solo activities, 60-date Live Tour, new single releases, and the amazing amount of energy GACKT has! 
http://www.shinko-music.co.jp/main/ProductDetail.do?pid=2175570912
Will update with links to buy when they become available.

GACKT is looking too kakkoii!!!! <33

You can now get the magazine at Yesasia!
B-PASS 2009 December

 More news links for [Stay the Decade Alive] release.
Info is the same as what I've posted before.

http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/confidence/70018/
http://mainichi.jp/enta/geinou/news/20091022mog00m200004000c.html
http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000054373
http://lx03.www.tsutaya.co.jp/tol/news/index.pl?c=entertain&c2=movie&artid=11671
http://nmn.nifty.com/cs/catalog/nmn_topics/catalog_091022028135_1.htm
http://mainichi.jp/enta/mantan/news/20091022mog00m200004000c.html

GACKT 36th NewSingle will be released on 12/9!
Tie-up with「戦国無双3」(wii) !

斬〜ZAN〜 (Click to preorder from CDJapan)
Image Song「斬〜ZAN〜」
Ending Song「雪月花-The end of silence-」
Price 1,200円
Release date: 12/9

Check my earlier post today for the other releases and links to preorder the new Kamen Rider singles.

REBORN CD from HMV
http://www.hmv.co.jp/en/product/detail.asp?site=mailmagart&SKU=3699062
Price 10,800yen
Release date 2 Dec 2009
2CD + 3 DVDs


ps: I donno what's up with the price, but I'm guessing it's the REBORN CD (2CD) + R&RII DVD (3DVD?).
If anyone knows any other info about this, let me know!
Thanks to wombat84!  If you get the above, you'll get a special GACKT water bottle too! 

Magazines

GACKT will be featured on Out Of Music again!
Vol 6 this time.
It'll go on sale 30/10

Backstage pass　2009年12月号
Release: 2009.10.27
Price 680yen
Includes poster of GACKT

ＡＲＥＮＡ　３７℃　ＳＰＥＣＩＡＬ　ＲＥＭＩＸ（１）
Release date: 2009.10.28
Price 1,500yen
This is a special yearly release issue featuring GACKT on the cover.

Kamen Rider news
GACKT has a new song for Kamen Rider 「Stay the Decade Alive」
It's for the movie that will be released on 12/12.
http://natalie.mu/news/show/id/22754
http://journal.mycom.co.jp/news/2009/10/22/032/?rt=na
http://news.pia.jp/pia/news.do?newsCd=200910220001
http://news.livedoor.com/article/detail/4408476/
http://eiga.com/buzz/20091022/20

Three different editions for this single which will be released on 1/1/2010.

Stay the Decade Alive special memorial single [w/ 2 DVD, Limited Edition]
Price 2940yen
Comes in a special packaging.
Digipak + booklet

Stay the Decade Alive [CD+DVD] 
Price 1890yen

Stay the Decade Alive (CD) 
Price 1260yen

So maybe the PV shooting was for this song?

*Click on the title links to preorder from CDJapan

Fashion
A Little Village #1 is now selling the clothes GACKT wore for the Arena37C 09 photoshoot!
http://ameblo.jp/alittlevillage/entry-10369515217.html
I love that coat thingy but 33,600yen?

A Singaporean fan wrote an awesome review on GACKT and his music.
http://www.buzznet.com/musicnews/j4734541/

Singapore's main chinese papers reported about GACKT coming to Singapore for the Fanclub trip!
http://stars.zaobao.com/pages8/gackt091021.shtml
A fan saw him at Takashimaya yesterday afternoon around 5pm. She went up to talk to him and even shook his hand twice!
Their whole conversation was in ENGLISH!
It's reported that the papers tried to find info on his activities but because it's a fanclub trip and 'private' so no details were leaked out.
I wonder if the reporters are going to ask him for an interview or try to follow him!