#reita

[lipid]

Reita memorial organized by mexican Sixth Guns to commemorate Reita. This took place in a well-known visual kei shop in the city and later was taken to the Japanese Embassy.

From the Japanese Embassy in México:

Hoy recibimos en nuestra embajada la visita de fans de REITA, bajista de the GazettE Official. Esta agrupación visitó México en 3 ocasiones.

Sus condolencias fueron expresadas a través de cartas y arreglos florales muy hermosos, mostrando profundamente su aprecio y respeto por este músico.

「the GazettE」REITA氏のご逝去に関し、当館にメキシコのファンの方々から、たくさんの弔花やメッセージが届けられました。心よりご冥福をお祈りいたします。

#the GazettE #tg #reita

[nalartwork]

Rest in peace Reita 🕊️

Since the news of your passing I haven’t been able to concentrate on anything, but today I somehow found the strength to pay my respects to you. I’ve been following the GazettE since I was a teenager and I can say that this band had a huge influence on the person I am today, especially Reita. His style, personality, music and passion for his work gave me daily inspiration to create my art and immerse myself in what I enjoyed most. I remember the first time I went to a live show by the band and I couldn’t stop crying during the entire performance and when you interacted with me at that show it was simply unforgettable. I’m grateful that you were part of my life, I’ll remember you forever, keep rocking up there 🤘

#art #reita the gazette #reita #artwork #the gazette #rip reita #arte

[dearmysun]

Reitaさん、rest in peace.

#art #the gazette #reita #reita the gazette #vkei

[heretic-kings]

042124

#reita #the gazette #colored a sketch from last June

[zombiechoir]

One of my favorite Gazette moments is when they're saying a few words for a promotion of something. And it's already pretty chaotic and they're trying not to laugh. Then at the end Reita just yells 'WE ROCK' and everyone bursts into laughter.

#the gazette #reita #personal

[sekai-no-reita]

A letter to Reita... From my heart to yours.

(Under the cut for your sake.)

My dearest れいた,

I know you will not be able to read this letter, but I hope these words still reach you wherever you are; from one soul to another.

I don't even know where to begin... I never thought I would have to write a goodbye letter like this to you. This all feels like a bad dream that I cannot wake up from.

I followed you and your journey with the GazettE for 18 long years.. I grew up with you. It feels like I've lost a dear friend, a family member, if you will. There are no words to describe this grief I'm feeling. Believe me, I have tried...

You guys were with me through everything from my teenage years to this day. If I was happy, you were there. If I was sad, you were there. You were always there. I could always rely on you being by my side when I needed you.

When you came to Finland for the first time in 2007 I queued outside the venue in the cold late October weather all night long, just so I could get a good viewing spot for the gig. It was insane... I was so cold and sleep deprived on the day of the gig, only having slept for like an hour, haha. But when you guys came on stage, none of it mattered. I was so happy. It was a dream come true.

And that's when I fell in love with you, Reita. That was the turning point. I had been listening to your music for a little over a year by then but Ruki was the one who held my heart. But then you.. You captivated me the moment you stepped on that stage. Of course I had always noticed you, your basslines and talent but.. when I saw you play live, it was almost hypnotizing. Especially during RIDE WITH THE ROCKERS. I was so incredibly happy you played it that time. I still remember the way you moved your belly and hips and shoulders when you were standing in the spotlight... Being admired by everyone.

I was fortunate enough to see you guys live two more times; in 2013 and in 2016 during your world tours. Especially in 2016 when I had the VIP wristband and I got to meet you. I still remember how surreal it all felt to me. It was all like a dream. The most wonderful dream. I was supposed to tell you then how much I admired you, how talented you were. But I couldn't get the words out of my mouth. Not with you staring at me with your (one visible) eye. All I managed to do was give you the little gift bag with the bracelet in it with a shaky "douzo". You were a little surprised by the gift and thanked me "Ahh, arigatou". Then you took my hand and we thanked each other again. Now I kick myself... I should've told you exactly how I felt. Now I will never get another chance to do it. Now you will never know...

You were so incredibly kind and sweet and caring...

Writing about you in the past tense breaks my heart. The world has lost something too pure, too beautiful.

Your passion towards the GazettE was a thing to admire. How you cared for your fans.. You never took anything for granted. All the tears you shed after your tour finals.. they were real (even when you in an interview joked that they were cgi *laugh*). That was how much you cared. That was your true strength.

There will never be anyone else like you.

The world will never be the same after losing you.

Your bass defined Gazette's music in a way. Everytime I listen to any of your songs, your bass stands out. It is incredible. I don't think any other band does that; puts the bass in such a spotlight. That's how important you are, ..were.

You are the reason I even own a bass. I wanted to be able to play like you. Sadly I cannot... I was too short-tempered and lost my nerve when I couldn't get my fingers to co-operate *laugh* But my bass is still there, waiting. Reminding me of you. Maybe one day I'll be able to pick it up again and think of you with a smile on my face.

I really do hope you know how loved you were -and still are-; by everyone. The band, the fans... How much you were respected by your peers and other musicians. You defined an era in v-kei. That's how important you were. Are.

There are so many more things I would like to say to you. But maybe another time. Maybe I'll write you another letter. Maybe someday I'll meet you again in the afterlife and I'll be able to tell you face to face everything I haven't been able to so far.

I hope you are now at peace and can rest.

I love and miss you so much.

Thank you for everything you have given me. It is a debt I don't think I'll ever be able to repay you.

Rest in peace, my beautiful angel.

With all my love,

Marisa

#reita #reita the gazette #the gazette #.... #now I feel drained #that was the most difficult thing I have ever had to do....

[fictionalbara]

Looked at Reita's intagram... it was not a good idea.

When I saw his selfies, his eyes like looking through the screen... I burst into tears. And in my mind appeared one thought (or more likely question) more insistent than others.

"Did you know something already?" I asked, looking at him.

I'm pretty sure he knew. Don't know how long, but... He must have been so strong. I have to think about it all the time.

And I'm sure one of the reasons he didn't say anything, was because of his love for the GazettE and for us, fans. I think he wanted for us to be able to enjoy their music and everything he made untouched by shadow of worries and sadness as long as possible.

I hope our joy and happiness was giving him the strength and assured him, that the Gazette and his spirit will last for eternity. I hope it's giving the strength to the other members too now.

Don't mind me. I'm overthinking and crying again...

#reita #the gazette

[crazykuroneko]

Rest in peace. Thank you for everything

#reita #the gazette #idk what to say

[nobelowz]

the best i can do is work harder towards my passions and hope that he can feel how much he inspired me and many others. rest in peace, reita 🤍

#reita #the gazette #vkei

[alzheimerphan]

A part of my youth has temporarily left.

It's weird knowing that he won't be here with us anymore.

Thank you for being born and thank you for appearing and letting me know you in the days of my youth.

Good night Reita | the GazettE.

#Reita #the GazettE #鈴木晃

[nadaboodraws]

Thank you Reita for being with us.

#reita #reita the gazette #the gazette #the gazette reita #my art style #rip reita #thank you reita

[schimmelspore]

RIP. You helped me through the most difficult years of my life. Thank you for everything.

#rip #reita #reita the gazette #the gazette #you will be missed

[artofvisualshock]

Messages from the GazettE to the fans (Google translations)

〈 RUKI 〉

At the end, he said, "I want the GazettE to be forever." I think what he meant by "forever" was that he hoped that the amazing scenes he saw from the stage in 2023 would continue forever.

The scenes he saw with his fans, the happy faces of his fans, and the scenes where we all sang together were treasures that could not be replaced by anything else, and I think he hoped that moment would continue forever.

I remember him saying that he wanted to perform live soon.

Even now that he's grown up, he was a kind and passionate man who can honestly say, "Even if something bad happens, it's the most fun when we get together like this and laugh with the band members."

I loved that honesty.

This year was no different, and every year on our birthdays we would jokingly tell each other to take care of our health.

The band will never be a four-man band.

No matter what anyone says.

Because you're the only bassist we have.

Because I believe that my soul is always beside me to the right.

I'm sure everyone can feel it, even if they can't see it.

The proof that Reita has built up in the GazettE so far will not disappear and will definitely live on.

I believe that, so I will continue to sing beside him so that his soul can be right beside me.

I will not become the GazettE that Reita hates.

I don't want to make him sad.

Although all humans live in a finite life, I believe that souls never disappear.

Reita's soul, the members, myself, and the fans.

I want to continue to perform live shows that make all the people who loved me want to come back to the stage forever, even after they have become souls.

So it is only with each and every one of our fans that we can create the scenery that we hoped he would be eternal.

That's why I want him to stay by my side and be there, unchanged from now on.

He should look at me and smile, and think, "He was the best guy!", rather than looking at me with a sad face.

We are more determined than ever to protect this band.

We will make Reita's wish for eternity come true.

So, Reita, rest assured that you can come to every live show from heaven.

Your seat will always be there.

You're going to be super busy from now on.

I'll contact you again when the schedule is decided.

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<Uruha>

To all the fans who have supported REITA up until now.

I think he was a huge support for everyone, and for me.

I myself have not been able to accept and realize the fact that he is no longer here and that we can no longer stand on stage together.

There may be many things that I will come to understand little by little from now on.

However, if I continue to be drowning in sadness, I will not be able to make his wish for eternity come true, and I strongly feel that now is the time for me to have the strength to look forward and move forward.

I also think that the path we walked together until now was irreplaceable for him, and I think it will continue to live in the hearts of everyone and myself.

He gave us so much, and we walked together for so long, and he is still and will always be our best friend.

Please treasure all the words, memories, and love he left behind in your heart.

REITA will continue to exist and live in everyone's hearts.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who has supported and cheered on the GazettE REITA.

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〈 Aoi 〉

For a long time, the members and a small staff have been working on various projects, saying "this and that," but writing this letter was the last thing I wanted to do.

There have been moments when I felt like giving up on my dreams.

Every time, we talked about it again and again, sometimes pushing each other, and pulling the members' arms so that they wouldn't give up.

Because we were such a band, the GazettE has been able to keep moving forward without stopping.

REITA, you're not the one who wishes for eternity, you're the one who connects eternity.

I can't say something clever like "I'll take care of you."

I wanted to make more music with you, and see more scenery together.

Every scenery is wonderful because we see it with the five of us, surrounded by our fans.

I don't know why, but it's so painful that I can't make it happen even though I have so many things I want to say.

When I get there, I'm going to start with a big lecture. I know it's lonely because we're gone so suddenly, but please take a rest until then.

I have a few more things to do here.

Thank you for walking this long road with me. Rest in peace.

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〈 Kai 〉

For me, REITA is an immeasurably big presence, saved by his many words and sounds, the mood maker for the band, and all I remember are really fun things, and above all, the sight of him shining on stage.

He is the best partner and the only one in the rhythm section.

That has never changed, and will never change in the future.

I want to continue carrying his feelings and continue with the GazettE with even greater resolve.

Finally, to all the fans and people involved who have supported us for the past 22 years.

Thank you very much.

And from now on, our feelings will remain the same and we would like to continue running as a group of five, so please continue to support us.

REITA

Thank you for all your hard work.

With the same feelings, we will continue to protect the GazettE together with our many friends... I promise.

There are many friends out there who don't want your 22 years to go to waste, and they are waiting for you.

You must come to our shows too!

Let's have some good sake again.

#the gazette #reita #rip #uruha #ruki #aoi #kai

[vakiza]

…. Rest in peace Reita… you left too soon from this world.

I don’t know the reason for this sudden deafening departure, and for such sadness…. Regardless if I know the reason or not, you will be dearly missed. You were one of the most talented, spirited, and iconic Visual Kei/Rock Bassist and musician of an era. Thank you for bringing so much energy into my life since 2010, alongside your bandmates that you called your brothers.

We will always be beside The GazettE and will support them so that your last wish before you left this world will be protected dearly.

Thank you for being a part of The GazettE, for creating powerful music that changed so many generations and gave us the confidence to be ourselves and express ourselves. Thank you for being part of my life for over 14 years.

Rest well, you worked hard. But most importantly, I hope that you were able to enjoy your 42 years of life with happiness and celebrations.

🕊️🕊️✨

#reita the gazette #reita #the gazette #れいた #rest in peace reita #rip reita #restinpeacereita #ripreita #jrock visualkei #visual kei #jrock #vkei #jrock news #visual kei news

[mlcemzer]

🕊️

may he rest in peace.

#visual kei #the gazette reita #the gazette #reita the gazette #reita

[httpwanning]

ありがとうれいた

"Goodbye, see you again, I hope you stay healthy Goodbye, we'll be able to see each other again, right? You, that I love, become a very precious memory. I'm so lonely that I could die, and your voice still does not leave my mind".

#the gazette #reita #れいた #ガゼット