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It was originally published on the VisualZero website In German.
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VisualZero interview 7-27-2005


VisualZero: You're new costumes have been finished lately and VisualZero did already a special on this. Are you satisfied with these incredible costumes, or do you think they can be improved?

Kiwamu: When R-ZERO company Fujita talked with me, she decided to use much money for our promotion. She told me about it "I decided to use 35000euros for Kiwamu's possibilities" I was very glad to listen to this. And I am very satisfied with them.
Fuki: We are very satisfied with them.they fit our mood very much.


VisualZero: How did your audience react on the new costumes?

Fuki: They seemed to be very impressed.
Kiwamu: I think so too.


VisualZero: With these costumes now, it is now obvious for everybody you are a visual band. Some people believe that a visual style is too superficially, so why did you choose a visual appearance?

Kiwamu: I just make the world and secene of BLOOD by playing music. Visual kei Visual kei Visual kei.... it is very stupid question...
Fuki: Our costumes express the world view of our music. So we don't hesitate for a visual appearance.


VisualZero: Do you think something will change if you would be without your costumes?

Fuki: I think no it won't. But audience can understand our world easier with them.


VisualZero: You're also start talking about new costumes, so will it possible to see BLOOD in random costumes when the next costumes are ready, or do you stick with one appearance at a time?

Fuki: One appearance at a time.


VisualZero: VENGEANCE for BLOOD, since the release of the first Mini album in the 3rd period of BLOOD, everything has been put in a rough story. Will you introduce this concept to the persons that are new to the world of BLOOD?

Fuki: The concept story is about the man who was taken the life of his beloved and his own humanity in an instant.He departed on the journey of the revenge.And the story is developing.
Kiwamu: The revenge is the simple emotion. So I choiced it.


VisualZero: The theme of vampirism have been portrayed in many ways. In book form, in movies, also by other bands, what is special about the theme of vampirism BLOOD displays?

Fuki: Their sufferings of immortal.


VisualZero: Your tour VENGEANCE for BLOOD 3 in Mexico have been passed now. How was it for you - since it had been three days long and only BLOOD had been at one place only.

Kiwamu: We played 4days oneman live shows in Mexico. These were very good days. Because we dont need to move.


VisualZero: Even you brought guest musicians to the live in mexico. How was the response of the audience towards that?

Kiwamu: BLOOD's members are main. Why do you ask these strange question???


VisualZero: With now bringing the guest musicians to some of your tours outside Japan -do you think it might be possible they will join your albums too, at least in some songs?

Fuki: They have already left this band. But anyone may join in some songs.
Kiwamu: Recently, I decided the stage plan. I thought I dosent need the guest musicians on the stage anymore. So on our website, there is no pictures of guest musicians. Did you check our website recently??


VisualZero: A lot of persons in the world listen to the words of BLOOD now. Still you have limitation on your CDs, according to this some Fans will not be able to get your goods throughout this limitation. Will this change in the future, or why have you decided to stick with the limitation?

Fuki: I want to send our music to everyone want it, but...
Kiwamu: If BLOOD is the major artist, we can make many cds. the limitation CD is the normal independent way.


VisualZero: Your new tour will be soon in Europe and you will stop again in Germany for a show at the ASTAN-Y-Mania. What was your main reason to stop in Germany again?

Kiwamu: Stefan emailed me about the live show. So I decided to book the live show in Germany again.
Fuki: Because we love German fans very much!


VisualZero: What can the Fans in Germany expect if they will be with BLOOD at the ASTAN-Y-Mania - can you tell us some details ahead?

Kiwamu: Take a shower of my blood....
Fuki: It's a secret.


VisualZero: Besides this European tour and the two minialbums that are scheduled for this year, is there something we can look forward to?

Fuki: Yes,there is.We will go other European countries we have never been in.
Kiwamu: I am thinking about the new tour now.



*note: I know there are some grammatical and spelling mistakes in this interview, but this is the interview in its entirety
as it was originally done in English. I wanted everyone to know exactly what was said, so I decided to leave it as it is.


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