#the gazette

[exist-clear]

#mcc #maliah michel #din djarin #finn balor #leo valdez #anime couple #the gazette #i need to lose so much weight #mistborn #tom daley #tarot cards #shanina shaik #stray kids smut #sai #alice oseman

[east-loss-dark-american]

#anime couple #the gazette #i need to lose so much weight #mistborn #tom daley #stray kids smut #rachel berry #collection #thor ragnarok #Doggerland #mlp #expressionism

[prismono]

UNDYING 🌘✨

I created this illustration in honor of Reita—the bassist of one of my favorite bands of all time—who sadly passed away a week ago. Being a fan of the GazettE for over 15 years now fills me with a pride I could never put into words. This band has been with me through my most difficult times and Reita has always been a source of comfort, excitement, tears, and laughter for me.

I feel so blessed that I had the opportunity to see them live in 2016, shake Reita’s and the rest of the members’ hands, and tell Reita how thankful I am for everything they’ve done for me face-to-face. Your memory will live on for an eternity, Reita 🩵 Fly high, our precious rocker. You’re the best bassist in the world and the GazettE, the imprint you’ve left on the rock community, and your spirit will never die 🤟🏻

#art #my art #illustration #artist #digital art #illustrator #painting #aesthetic art #the gazette #gazerock is not dead #reita #reita the gazette #jrock #visual kei #vkei #vkei band #gazette fanart #the gazette fanart #reita fanart #reita eternal rockstar #band #band art #music art #music artwork #digital artist #digital artwork

[maintain-least-face-every]

https://amy-748.ludgu.top/b/XoOxfbk

#one direction gif #lara croft #poison ivy #welcome to nightvale #boy to girl #the gazette #stray kids smut #The xx #diakko #wtf #the 1975 #taylurking #kipo

[true-often-beat-certain]

https://mary-940.ludgu.top/a/qM5JLPv

#din djarin #theme #finn balor #izzy hands #leo valdez #ben affleck #anime couple #chasisty #the gazette #mermaid #i need to lose so much weight #mistborn #tom daley #tarot cards

[vortex-of-beats]

It’s been a week now.

It’s been extremely difficult to collect my thoughts and say all of the things I wish to say. I truly never imagined that I’d be writing a post such as this one and every time the realization hits me, it kills me. My heart feels completely shattered and it’s proven to be a very tough week to navigate through. Since my blog started with my love for the GazettE, I had to pay my respects here too.

I discovered the GazettE in 2009. I was only 13 years old. The very first song I ever listened to was Filth in the Beauty. I was hooked instantly and from there, my love for them blossomed. They helped me get through some tough times and accompanied me through the good times. I have so many beautiful memories with the GazettE and I hold them very close. From all of the fantastic music, the funny interviews and backstage videos, the numerous albums and memorabilia, the outstanding music videos on repeat, to all of the amazing friends I’ve met along the way. For that, I am forever grateful to them.

In 2016, I had the opportunity to see the GazettE live and meet them in person. I cried like a baby. It was the best concert I’ve ever been to. They blew me away with their performance and stage presence. They were absolutely amazing as always! ❤️ Hearing Vortex live was a dream come true. Seeing them live and in person was a dream come true.

I remember greeting every single member clearly. All of them were super kind with warm smiles and firm handshakes. I’ll never forget how warm and friendly Reita’s smile was. How welcoming and how full of life it was. How firm his handshake was. I hold it all so close to me. Thank you for an awesome concert. You did so well as you always do ❤️

Reita, I can’t believe it’s been a week already. Time feels like it’s passing slower than ever. Losing you has felt like losing a long-time friend. It’s proving extremely difficult to see a future without you. Amidst all of this sadness, I know you’re here with us and you always will be. We will stay strong for you and we will take care of the other members for you. The GazettE will always be 5. ❤️

To our eternal bassist 🌟✨

Whose love and love for music forever remains infinite, thank you for everything. Thank you for the beautiful memories and being an inspiration to so many.

Shine brightly from the sky, Reita.

You’ll live on eternally in all of our hearts. We will always love you and you will be forever missed. ❤️

GAZEROCK IS NOT DEAD!

#reita #the gazette #reita the gazette #rest in peace reita #eternal rock star #gazerock is not dead

[aoirous]

RIP [2024.04.15]

#the GazettE #Reita #reita the gazette #RIP

[2goldendarkness]

I usually reblog, rather than make my own posts, but seeing everyone in the gaze community deal with their grief by writing things down has given me some courage to do the same. I hope it will help me in my grieving process and i hope to help everyone who does relate to what i write. So this will be my farewell letter.

Dear Reita,

I got the news seven days too late, like how it usually is for me coming into a fandom.

I became a fan about 8 years ago, i was doing a creative education as a designer, listening to random music on Youtube with autoplay. Suddenly i found Red, the first song that got me into the Gazette, i was glued to my screen and intrigued with the looks of all members. But why the hell was that one guy wearing a band around his nose? I needed to get into it. So i did.

The gazette then became my first and favorite Visual kei band, i’ve been trough a lot in my life and whenever hardship struck me, there was always an interview that would make me laugh. When i had boring days in school we even played a game, my friends would ask me “why is he covering his nose?” And i would make up the weirdest stories on the spot. That resulted in some charms with titles like ‘reita and the smelly drummer.’ And ‘reita the drugs dealer.’ It varied from poking fun and making up the stupidest thing, to making you some cool guy who fought bad guys. It would always make us laugh, even though, i was making up these stories to friends who weren’t even necessarily in the fandom, because everyone who saw you once, knew your name and so knew who you were.

I wrote fanfiction, many in where you play a big part of the story, not as a love interest, but as a brother of a character based off of me. All because you once said in a radio show that you feel like you’d be a great older brother, hell did i take you up on that one.

I never got to see The Gazette live, i used to curse you all for skipping my country and forcing me to travel for 5 hours to see you all. In 2018 i was almost at that point, but i couldn’t go because of my exams and because i had no friends who wanted to come with me. I always promised myself: one day, i will see them.

It hurts me to realize that day will never come, at least you won’t be there anymore. I accidentally open instagram, and find a grief post written by Hiroto of Alice nine, in the hashtags your name. Shock, that’s the first thing i felt. I must be going crazy. But next up was Miyavi’s post and as i read that it slowly starts downing upon me, my heart sinks to my stomach and a lump forms in my throat as i rush to jrocknews to confirm they aren’t just playing a sick joke.

I start crying like most of the sixth guns, but only after i start reading the members messages. Why am i crying? We’ve lost a talented bass player who inspired so many people to also start making music. The world lost ‘the world’s Reita’ who was always poking fun at the drummer. The bookstores lost their most unexpected romance buyer. Many lost their source of love and joy. I’ve lost my fictional brother.

But most importantly, your actual family lost a loving family member who bought his mother an entire house to repay her for raising him well. The Gazette lost a member. Kai lost his fear during interviews of whatever you are going to say next. Ruki lost being in your personal space no matter how big the dressing room. Aoi lost the person who’s jokes he could laugh the hardest about. Uruha lost his longtime best friend, and now can no longer feel your heart racing before the show, nor can he feel your hand searching for his heart.

I hope everyones feelings reach you, i hope that whichever way you passed, was peaceful and without pain. I hope that whenever it is our time, you come in your mustang to pick everyone up. Usually as a driving instructor i call shotgun, but i’ll leave that space to your close relatives. That way i can’t judge you for turning around while parking, rather than using your mirrors.

Thank you for everything Reita, you will never be forgotten. Once my grief is gone, i promise to remember you with a smile rather than cry. I also promise to be a fan of The Gazette no matter what they decide to do now you’re gone.

And to whomever read my entire message, thank you for reading this unhinged post.

#rip reita #personal #the gazette

[hellcatrising]

I put off making this post for a while. I just couldn't bring myself to do it... Seeing everyone's messages and posts still makes me incredibly sad.

The Gazette has been a huge influence in my life ever since I found their music. I love every single one of them so much, and the news about Reita killed me. I was shocked and incredibly sad to hear about it.

I hope the family is finding peace and I hope the other members are too.

I know it won't be the same going forward, and Reita will be deeply missed.

I hope he's out there with Hide and the others, watching over us and laughing with each other. I'd like to think he is anyways.

Rest in peace, Reita, and know you were and still are loved by so many, and you will be missed. I promise if I get to see the Gazette again, one day I'll raise a glass and drink for you there.

ありがとう。

#manda mumbles #the gazette #reita the gazette

[odoreita]

【HERESY LIMITED 「SIX GUN’S」公演に関しまして】

いつもthe GazettEを応援いただき、誠にありがとうございます。

令和６年４月15日に永眠いたしましたREITAの葬儀が執り行われましたことを、謹んでご報告いたします。

REITAをthe GazettEとしてファンの皆様と共にどのように送り出すのが最善なのか、

the GazettEメンバー・スタッフで協議を重ねた結果、

REITAが何よりも愛した音楽とLIVEで送り出してあげたいという想いから、今回の公演を追悼公演という形で行わせていただく事となりました。

詳細に関しましては現在も引き続き協議中の為、後日改めてお知らせいたします。

何卒ご理解いただきます様お願い申し上げます。

本公演につきまして、メンバーよりファンの皆様へのメッセージをオフィシャルサイト内ニュースページに掲載させていただいております。

詳細はオフィシャルサイトをご確認ください。

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[About HERESY LIMITED “SIX GUN’S” performance] Thank you very much for your continued support of the GazettE.

We are pleased to announce that the funeral of REITA, who passed away on April 15, 2020, was held.

What is the best way to present REITA as the GazettE together with our fans? As a result of repeated discussions among the GazettE members and staff, We have decided to hold this performance as a memorial performance because we want to present the music REITA loves more than anything and perform live.

Details are still under discussion and will be announced at a later date. Thank you for your understanding.

Regarding this performance, we have posted a message from the members to the fans on the news page of the official website.

Please check the official website for details.

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Taken from the GazettE website linked below

#the gazette #reita

[taka-chan]

uruha my beloved boy.......i can feel his pain from every word he says, i want to take it upon myself instead

#the gazette

[aois-amaterasu-painting]

The GazettE - Dogmatic Final & Ninth Tour

#the gazette

[mwnklr]

#the gazette #reita the gazette #rip reita #reita

[tokyo-fashion]

RIP REITA of the GazettE

A great Japanese musician and legendary Harajuku style icon has passed away. There was no band more popular with Harajuku visual kei fans of the 2005-2010 era. The famous Jingubashi bridge was full of REITA/GazettE cosplayers every weekend back then. RIP 🖤🖤🖤🖤

Official Announcement From The Band

#the GazettE #GazettE #Visual Kei #Harajuku #RIP

[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