(Mod note: Kyurem's reactions ala being touch adverse is based on the reactions I had with a friend of mine whom I've known for about 20 years now who is also highly touch adverse. I am one of the very few allowed to hug her with her consent. And that was basically her reaction the first time I did as much. As always, this is not a blanket reaction and merely my experience. To all of you out there who are touch adverse, you are valid. 💜)
[Since, due to my last attempt to translate an interview with him failing pathetically, Taiji is woefully underrepresented on this blog, here's a translation of an entry from his personal blog.
The part in italics at the end was originally in English and left as it was.
The accompanying image is in its original size, it's just that tiny.]
This is a shot taken when DAI and I went to visit hide’s grave the other day
Whether by coincidence or by fate, we ran into Hide's parents...
Looking at the horizon, in an endless dream... thinking of my friends
Once again, we made a promise to each other…
The gentle waves reunited him with his parents...
The eternal future called “now”…
The infinity that lies beyond... ... Something I had almost forgotten was brought back to me
Propaganda: They're queer icons, their songs are just pure fun, Ricky's guitar playing style was unique and their fashion game is off the charts, and they're all SO good looking. Their beehive wigs are so iconic that's what they named the band after. To me they'll always be the quintessential party band.
X Japan
Formed in: 1982
Genres: Rock, heavy metal, speed metal, power metal, glam metal, progressive metal, symphonic metal
Lineup: Toshi – vocals
Pata – guitar, vocals
Hide – guitar, vocals
Taiji – bass, vocals
Yoshiki – drums, vocals, piano, keyboards
Albums from the 80s:
Vanishing Vision (1988)
Blue Blood (1989)
Propaganda: Best Japanese rock band from back then!