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  • Interview with Kaya

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  • Interview with born

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  • Interview with Satsuki

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Posted on July 29, 2010 in Cool, Costumes, Instore, Tour, Track Listing

news-from-dout

We have already talked about ダウト (D=OUT) joining Indie PSC and about the fact that they have planned to release a single and a DVD under new label. Finally there are more details about both of them! But first of all, let me show you the band’s new look:

The single will be entitled 「サイケデリコ∞サイケデリコ」(Psychedelico∞Psychedelico) and will go on sale on October 8th in three types, two limited ones for 1890 and a regular one, which will cost 1575 yen:

Limited Type A:
[PRE-ORDER]

【CD】
1.サイケデリコ∞サイケデリコ (Psychedelico∞Psychedelico)
2. DANCE NUMBER

【DVD】
『サイケデリコ∞サイケデリコ』(Psychedelico∞Psychedelico)
PV & Making-of

Limited Type B:
[PRE-ORDER]

1. サイケデリコ∞サイケデリコ (Psychedelico∞Psychedelico)
2. DANCE NUMBER
3. 天秤ラバーズ (Tenbin Lovers)

Regular Type:
[PRE-ORDER]

1. サイケデリコ∞サイケデリコ (Psychedelico∞Psychedelico)
2. 天秤ラバーズ (Tenbin Lovers)
3. 御礼参り (Oreimairi)

The DVD will be entitled 「御礼参り EXPO’10」(Oreimairi EXPO’10) and will be released on September 29th. Here is what CDJapan says about the DVD:

Disc 1 features footage from their concert performance at Shibuya O-EAST on June 26, 2010 and at BIG CAT on April 25, 2010. Disc 2 features behind-the-scene footage.

It will cost 6930 yen, however, it will be limited to 2000 copies only so hurry up and pre-order it, while it’s still available!

Anyway, to commemorate both releases, the band will hold several instore events:

Date: September 18th, 15:00 @ Shinjuku ZEAL LINK
Details: Talk & Signing

Date: September 18th, 18:00 @ Shinjuku ZEAL LINK
Details: Mini-Live, Talk & Handshake

Date: September 24th, 19:00 @ Jishubanclub
Details: “D=OUTalk~Anime Cosplay Meeting~” & Handshake

Date: October 2nd, 18:00 @ Sapporo GURUGURU
Details: Talk & Signing

Date: October 9th, 15:00 @ little HEARTS.
Details: Talk & Signing + Present raffle

Date: October 21st, 18:00 @ HMV Sakae
Details: Talk & Handshake

Date: October 30th, 17:00 @ Brand X
Details: Members’ personal property lottery + Handshake

Date: October 30th, 19:15 @ Brand X
Details: “Aye-aye” Game + Handshake

Date: November 4th, 17:00 @ Osaka ZEAL LINK
Details: Talk & Signing

Date: November 18th, 17:30 @ SKULL ROSE
Details: Talk & Handshake

Furthermore, they announced a new tour, which will kick off in September. It will be held under the name 「LIVE BAND TOUR’10」 and will consist of 47 (!) concerts. Details are as follows:

Date: September 4th @ Takadanobaba AREA
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT) [Oneman]

Date: September 5th @ Takadanobaba AREA
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT) [Oneman]

Date: September 11th @ Okinawa SALT&PEPPER
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT)

Date: September 17th @ HEAVEN’S ROCK Utsunomiya VJ-2
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), アンド (AND), ZUCK, ν[NEU], BORN

Date: September 19th @ Mito LIGHT HOUSE
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), アンド (AND), ZUCK, ν[NEU], BORN

Date: September 20th @ Kashiwa PALOOZA
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), アンド (AND), K.Y,from 彩冷える (K.Y, from Ayabie), ν[NEU]

Date: September 23rd @ Club FLEEZ
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), アンド (AND), K.Y,from 彩冷える (K.Y, from Ayabie), ν[NEU], BORN

Date: September 25th @ Shinyokohama SUNPHONIX HALL
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), Administrator, K.Y,from 彩冷える (K.Y, from Ayabie), ZUCK, ν[NEU]

Date: September 26th @ HEAVEN’S ROCK Saitama Shintoshin VJ-3
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), アンド (AND), ZUCK, ν[NEU], HERO

Date: October 3rd @ Sapporo MESSE HALL
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), イロクイ。(Irokui),【_Vani;lla】

Date: October 5th @ Aomori QUARTER
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), イロクイ。(Irokui),【_Vani;lla】

Date: October 6th @ Morioka CLUB CHANGE WAVE
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), イロクイ。(Irokui),【_Vani;lla】

Date: October 7th @ Club SWINDLE
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), イロクイ。(Irokui),【_Vani;lla】

Date: October 8th @ Sendai HOOK
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), イロクイ。(Irokui),【_Vani;lla】, MoNoLith

Date: October 11th @ Yamagata MUSIC SHOWA Session
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), イロクイ。(Irokui),【_Vani;lla】

Date: October 12th @ Kooriyama CLUB#9
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), イロクイ。(Irokui), -OZ-, SCREW,【_Vani;lla】

Date: October 13th @ Niigata CLUB JUNK BOX mini
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), -OZ-, SCREW,【_Vani;lla】

Date: October 15th @ Tomiyama club MAIRO
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), イロクイ。(Irokui), -OZ-, SCREW,【_Vani;lla】

Date: October 16th @ Kanazawa AZ
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), イロクイ。(Irokui), -OZ-, SCREW,【_Vani;lla】

Date: October 17th @ Nagano CLUB JUNK BOX
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), イロクイ。(Irokui), -OZ-, ViViD,【_Vani;lla】

Date: October 19th @ Fukui CHOP
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), SCREW, HERO

Date: October 20th @ Matsuzaka M’AXA
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), SCREW, HERO

Date: October 22nd @ Nagoya E.L.L
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), イロクイ。(Irokui), SCREW, HERO

Date: October 23rd @ Gifu club G
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), イロクイ。(Irokui), ZUCK, SCREW, HERO

Date: October 24th @ Shizuoka LIVE HOUSE Sunash
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), イロクイ。(Irokui), SCREW

Date: October 26th @ Koufu CONVICTION
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), イロクイ。(Irokui), SCREW

Date: November 2nd @ Shiga U★STONE
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), ZUCK, DaizyStripper, DuelJewel

Date: November 3rd @ Nara Never Land
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), ZUCK, DaizyStripper, DuelJewel

Date: November 5th @ ESAKA MUSE
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), ZUCK, spiv states, DaizyStripper, DuelJewel, HERO

Date: November 6th @ Kyoto FAN J
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), ZUCK, DaizyStripper, DuelJewel, HERO

Date: November 7th @ Wakayama LiveHouse&Club GATE
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), ZUCK, DaizyStripper, DuelJewel, HERO

Date: November 9th @ Kobe VARIT.
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), ZUCK, DaizyStripper, DuelJewel, HERO

Date: November 10th @ Tokushima club GRINDHOUSE
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), DaizyStripper, DuelJewel, HERO

Date: November 12th @ Takamatsu DIME
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), DaizyStripper, DuelJewel,【_Vani;lla】

Date: November 13th @ Kouchi DIME
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), DaizyStripper, DuelJewel,【_Vani;lla】

Date: November 14th @ Matsuyama SALON KITTY
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), DaizyStripper, DuelJewel,【_Vani;lla】

Date: November 16th @ Ooita T.O.P.S
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), ViViD, DaizyStripper

Date: November 17th @ Hakata DRUM Be-1
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), ViViD, DaizyStripper

Date: November 19th @ Miyazaki SR BOX
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), ViViD, DaizyStripper

Date: November 20th @ Kagoshima SR HALL
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), ViViD, DaizyStripper

Date: November 21st @ Kumamoto DRUM Be-9
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), ViViD, DaizyStripper

Date: November 23rd @ Nagasaki DRUM Be-7
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), ViViD, DaizyStripper

Date: November 24th @ Saga LIVE HOUSE GEILS
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), ViViD, DaizyStripper

Date: November 26th @ Yamaguchi LIVE rise
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), ViViD, 【_Vani;lla】

Date: November 27th @ Hiroshima NAMIKI JUNCTION
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), ViViD, 【_Vani;lla】

Date: November 28th @ Okayama IMAGE
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), ViViD, 【_Vani;lla】

Date: November 30th @ Izumo APOLLO
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), ViViD, DaizyStripper

Date: December 12th @ Yonago Laughs
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), ViViD, DaizyStripper

The tickets for oneman lives are 4000 yen a piece, whilst for events they cost 3800 yen in advance and 4300 yen at the door.

There is a special treat for the band’s fans though – a “special vacation” trip with the band on September 11th/12th. Of course you have to pay (and not a small amount of money) to go there, but if you do you:

・ get a shot with all the members
・ get to go to a ダウト (D=OUT) live (September 11th @ Okinawa SALT&PEPPER)
・ go to a lunch party with ダウト (D=OUT)
・ stay at the Pacific Hotel Okinawa, Port Hotel, or Okinawa Washington Hotel or another hotel of equal quality

the members are also planning a special project for all those who participate!

The prices depend on where you go from, more details are available here. Doesn’t it sound cool?

Finally, do not forget to check the band’s totally renewed OHP!

Source: OHP

Posted on July 1, 2010 in Label Change

dout-joins-indie-psc

Thanks to everyone who emailed us with this piece of news. Seems like Indie-PSC has indeed gained a new band. As of July 1st – D=OUT is no longer on SPEED DISK, they’ve made the switch over to Indie-PSC. You can see their name and blogs already added to the site over here.

They will also be releasing a new single on September 8th, and new live dvd on September 29th under Indie-PSC, we’ll post more info when they release track list, covers and titles!

What do think about this change? Oh by the way, seems like born has also changed their logo… and its in all caps.

Source: Indie-PSC

Posted on May 29, 2010 in Lives, New release, News

douts-new-single

ダウト (D=OUT) originally announced via their OHP that they were planning a new release for July 22nd!

However, the band member’s have updated their blogs with the following announcement:

We announced that we were planning on releasing a new single on July 22nd, however, because of the member’s intentions for the work, we have decided to postpone the release date.

Now, we are planning to release it sometime between August and September, and will make an announcement on our OHP and in the member’s blogs when we have decided on the details.

To everyone who was waiting in anticipation for the release, we deeply apologize for the trouble.

In other D=OUT news, on June 26th the band will be having two free lives in one day at Shibuya O-EAST!
Round One: OPEN 14:30/ START 15:00
Round Two: OPEN 18:30/ START 19:00

Don’t forget, the band will also be participating in 「森羅万象tour’10#3」(Shinrabanshou tour’10 #3)!

Source: OHP, Kouki’s Blog

Posted on May 22, 2010 in News, Tour

new-speed-disk-tour

SPEED DISK have announced another tour for this year! Entitled 「森羅万象tour’10#3」(Shinrabanshou tour’10 #3) and they will hold 15 shows.

Date: July 30th @ Shibuya O-EAST
Cast: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), Kra, VIDOLL, SCREW

Date: August 1st @ Koriyama CLUB#9
Cast: R指定 (R-Shitei), Kra, SCREW, DuelJewel

Date: August 2nd @ Sendai darwin
Cast: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), Kra, SCREW, DuelJewel

Date: August 4th @ Sapporo KRAPS HALL
Cast: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), Kra, SCREW

Date: August 5th @ Sendai darwin
Cast: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), Kra, SCREW

Date: August 10th @ Nagano CLUB JUNKBOX
Cast: R指定 (R-Shitei), Kra, SCREW

Date: August 11th @ Niigata CLUB JUNK BOX
Cast: R指定 (R-Shitei), Kra, SCREW

Date: August 12th @ Kanazawa AZ
Cast: R指定 (R-Shitei), Kra, SCREW

Date: August 14th @ Kyoto FANJ
Cast: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), Kra, SCREW

Date: August 15th @ Okayama CRAZY MAMA KINGDOM
Cast: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), Kra, SCREW

Date: August 17th @ Kagoshima CAPARVO HALL
Cast: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), Kra, SCREW, vistlip

Date: August 18th @ Hakata DRUM LOGOS
Cast: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), Kra, SCREW, vistlip

Date: August 20th @ Takamatsu DIME
Cast: R指定 (R-Shitei), Kra, SCREW, vistlip

Date: August 21st @ Osaka BIGCAT
Cast: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), Kra, SCREW, vistlip, DuelJewel

Date: August 22nd @ Nagoya E.L.L
Cast: ダウト (D=OUT), R指定 (R-Shitei), Kra, SCREW, vistlip, DuelJewel

All tickets are 4000 yen in advanced, and will be on sale from June 5th from Like an Edison Tokyo, ZEAL LINK Shibuya, Ticket Peer, Lawson Tickets and e+ while door tickets are 4500 yen.

Source: Label OHP

Posted on April 26, 2010 in Event, News

lolita23qs-important-announcement

On June 9th, Lolita23q have an important announcement to make!

That night, they will hold a live at Shibuya O-EAST entitled「THE LIVE」, and they will perform as 重大発表-ロリヰタ-23区@セッション (Juudai happyou – Lolita23q @ session), with the line-up as the same, just that Ryosuke will be on vocals and that they have a support bassist named コゴエ (Kogoe) (ex-キナルラ (kenllre), ex-GHOST as Shuon).

Reservation tickets have closed, however, you can still purchase for 3800 yen from May 8th or at the door for 4300 yen.

Doors will open at 16:30 and the the show will begin at 17:00.

Other bands that will be performing at「THE LIVE」will be アンド (AND), Mix Speaker’s,Inc., ViViD, ダウト (D=OUT) and SuG.

So, what do you think the announcement is?

Source: OHP

Posted on April 24, 2010 in Release

douts-european-album-release-postponed

As you might know, CLJ Records were planning to release the special European edition of the D=OUT’s album “CARNIVAL Ukiyo” on the 30th of April. However, the release had to be postponed for a few days. Here is the official message regarding that fact:

Due to a production bottleneck caused by the vulcano ash cloud we have to postpone the release of D=OUT’s new album “CARNIVAL Ukiyo”.

The new release date will be MAY 5th!

We deeply apologize for this delay.

What is more, do not forget that the band is going to visit Europe soon, so go to some of the concerts if you can!

Source: CLJ Records

Posted on March 31, 2010 in Overseas, Tour

dout-coming-to-europe

A big thanks to zeike. and a few others for emailing us about this! Looks like D=OUT is heading for Europe! This year totally seems like the year for bands to leave Japan for tours right? You can catch D=OUT at one of these locations:

May 28th @ Finland Gloria
May 29th @ Poland Ucho
May 30th @ Hamburg Knust
June 01st @ Netherlands Tivoli de Helling
June 02nd @ Cologne Underground
June 04th @ Paris Trabendo
June 05th @ Munich Backstage
June 19th @ Taiwan, Taipei THE WALL

It’s not just D=OUT who will be performing overseas, on June 12th and 13th they will be having a twoman live in Korea with Chemical Pictures.

June 12th @ South Korea, Seoul LiveclubSSAM
June 13th @ South Koera, Seoul LiveclubSSAM

The tour will be finished up on June 26th with a “SPECAL LIVE” in Japan.

Who is going? !


Sources:
members’ blogs, CLJ Records

Posted on March 20, 2010 in News

douts-song-as-an-ending-theme

ダウト (D=OUT) have announced that their song, 「SUNRISE」 is being used as the ending theme for the TV Tokyo-kei series, 「ピラメキーノ」 (PIRAMEKINO) for the month of March! PIRAMEKINO is a children’s variety show, that airs every Monday thru Friday at 6:30pm.

If you’re interested in finding out more, check out the show’s OHP : http://pirameki.kids.yahoo.co.jp/

Source: OHP

Posted on February 8, 2010 in Tour

new-speed-disk-tour

SPEED DISK label is going to organize an amazing tour, kicking off in April. It will be called 「森羅万象tour’10#2」 (Shinrabanshou tour’10#2) and consist of 12 gigs all over Japan:

Date: April 8th @ Nagoya e.l.l.
Performing: R指定 (R-Shitei), アンド (And), ViViD, SCREW, Dolly, HERO,【_Vani;lla】

Date: April 9th @ Osaka BIG CAT
Performing: R指定 (R-Shitei), アンド (And), ViViD, SCREW, Dolly, HERO,【_Vani;lla】

Date: April 10th @ Okayama IMAGE
Performing: R指定 (R-Shitei), ViViD, SCREW, Dolly,【_Vani;lla】

Date: April 12th @ Kagoshima CAPARVO HALL
Performing: R指定 (R-Shitei), ViViD, SCREW, Dolly,【_Vani;lla】

Date: April 13th @ Hakata DRUM Be-1
Performing: R指定 (R-Shitei), アンド (And), ViViD, vistlip, SCREW, Dolly,【_Vani;lla】

Date: April 15th @ Kanazawa AZ
Performing: UnsraW, アンド (And), ViViD, vistlip, SCREW, Dolly,【_Vani;lla】

Date: April 16th @ Nagano CLUB JUNK BOX
Performing: UnsraW, アンド (And), ViViD, vistlip, SCREW, Dolly,【_Vani;lla】

Date: April 17th @ Niigata CLUB JUNK BOX
Performing: ダウト (D=OUT), アンド (And), SCREW, ゾロ (Zoro), Dolly,【_Vani;lla】

Date: April 19th @ Kooriyama CLUB#9
Performing: Administrator, アンド (And), ViViD, SCREW, ゾロ (Zoro), Dolly,【_Vani;lla】

Date: April 20th @ Sendai darwin
Performing: Administrator, アンド (And), ViViD, vistlip, SCREW, Dolly,【_Vani;lla】

Date: April 22nd @ Sapporo KRAPS HALL
Performing: Administrator, アンド (And), ViViD, vistlip, SCREW,【_Vani;lla】

Date: April 22nd @ Sapporo KRAPS HALL
Performing: UnsraW, R指定 (R-Shitei), Administrator, アンド (And), ViViD, vistlip, SCREW,【_Vani;lla】

Tickets for each concert will cost 3800 yen in advance and 4300 on the day of the event.

Source: Visunavi

Posted on January 16, 2010 in Fashion

reika-x-vanilla-edge

玲夏 (Reika) from ダウト (D=OUT) has teamed up with Vanilla Edge to create a couple of different pieces!

We’ll start with powerstone bracelets called 「The People」, which come in two types and cost 12000 yen each.

Both bracelets are made from the ‘powerstones’ onyx and red agate. According to the description on Vanilla Edge, onyx is a jet black stone that is considered to absorb wicked thoughts and negative energies, strengthen determination and beliefs, and stabilize both the mind and body. Red agate is a stone which symbolizes “love”, and deepens the bonds between family or couples.

The first type is 【type:cross】 and it features crosses on the stones which were inscribed using lasers, and the second type is 【type:star】 which has stars done in the same manner.

Those who purchase either type will receive a special message card signed by Reika.

The second collaboration piece is definitely different. This time around, it’s a set that includes an alarm crock clock  and one of two types of powerstone bracelets which 15,000 yen (per set).

The first set is called 【type:Amethyst】, and the bracelet features both clear crystal and amethyst stones. The amethyst help to release stress from a tired mind, they calm you down, and project calmness and tranquility. The second is 【type:Crystal】 which is made of crystals only. The crystals are stones that have the power of “harmony, unification and solidity”, and they excel at purification. Both types of bracelet are marked with star symbols.

The second part of the set is the “TOO HARD TO GET UP EARLY” alarm clock, which believe it or not, also features Reika’s voice. The clock has a photo of Reika, his signature, along with the time, date, and temperature.

Vanilla Edge is taking orders from now until February 10th and will be shipping them out at the beginning of March. All of the bracelets are adjustable.

Source: Vanilla Edge

Posted on January 11, 2010 in Random Fact

random-fact-of-the-day

Lets talk about heroes! Kouki lists his parents and Kazutoshi Sakurai has his heroes. Who is Kazutoshi Sakurai? He is a well known song writer and performer in the popular jpop act Mr. Children. Kouki is my hero for being a non smoker!!!

I always find it so endearing for musicians to list their parents as their heroes.

Posted on December 27, 2009 in New release

douts-new-album

ダウト (D=OUT) will be releasing a new album on March 10th called 「CARNIVAL浮世」 (CARNIVAL Ukiyo).

The album is coming out in three types, and the title changes slightly with the different versions.

The Limited Press Edition Type A is called 「CARNIVAL浮世~大~」 (CARNIVAL Ukiyo~Dai~) and it’s 3675 yen for the album, plus a DVD containing a new PV plus a sleeve cover.

The Limited Press Edition Type B, 「CARNIVAL浮世~吟~」 (CARNIVAL Ukiyo~Gin~), comes with the album along with a “self-admiration photo collection”, which will be 48 pages. This type also comes with the sleeve cover, and costs 3675 yen.

The Regular Press Edition is titled 「CARNIVAL浮世~醸~」 (CARNIVAL Ukiyo~Jou~) and costs 3150 yen. This edition comes with one of ten changeable jackets.

Source: Jishuban Club

Posted on December 1, 2009 in Costumes, Lives

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The guys have a fresh new look. We also talked about their 2010 tour here but they also have a live before the start of their tour. December 18th they have a live at Harajuku ASTRO hall.

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Like the new look?

Source: HP

Posted on November 16, 2009 in Tour

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ダウト (D=OUT) have announced the details for their new 2010 tour that kicks off in March called 『御礼参り EXPO’10~(三)周年記念祭~』 (Oreimairi EXPO’10~(San) Shuunen Kinensai~).

March 19th @ Takadanobaba AREA
March 22nd @ Kobe VARIT.
March 24th @ Takamatsu DIME
March 26th @ Hakata DRUM Be-1
March 28th @ Nagoya E.L.L
April 2nd @ Sapporo MESSE HALL
April 4th @ Sendai MA.CA.NA
April 25th @ Osaka BIG CAT

Each live costs 3000 yen to attend, and advance sales are from December 1st until the 7th through SPEEDDISKWEB, while regular ticket sales begin on December 12th. The final, on April 25th, costs 3500 yen and they will be giving everyone who attends a specila momento to celebrate their three years.

Source: Official Mailmag

Posted on November 14, 2009 in Fashion

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Just over a year ago, we talked about D=OUT’s Kouki, and how he collaborated with VanillaEdge to create a watch, available in two styles.

Well, apparently there was such a request for more stock, that VanillaEdge has announced they are currently remaking and reselling the item!

They did make a few changes to the original design (which you can find more about here).

・ The cost of the raw materials has increased, and therefore the price has as well. (It went from 10000 yen to 15000 yen).

・ You are able to choose the watch’s dial, depending on the number of inventory available.

・ The carved seal is not included. Instead, there is a burnt seal from Kouki himself.

・ Shipping may become delayed.

・ Those who wish to have a pouch, can choose that option for 100 yen extra.

They started reservations on November 13th, but according to the website they are sold out already! Hopefully they’ll have another round soon…

Source: VanillaEdge

Posted on November 8, 2009 in News, Translation

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Thanks to Aoshi for the heads up!

The following announcement was posted on behalf of all the members of ダウト (D=OUT) on the member’s blogs:

Thank you for continuously supporting D=OUT.
We were scheduled to perform on November 9th in Hakata at the ZEAL LINK 2nd Anniversary TOUR ’09, however, due to a couple of our member’s being in poor health, they have had to pull out of the performance.

Our vocalist, Kouki, has been diagnosed with acute gastritis, and our bassist Reika is currently in extremely poor health, and therefore have decided that they will not be performing. However, the remaining three members will be making an appearance of some sort.

To all of you who were looking forward to the live, we are sincerely sorry for the trouble, and causing you to be concerned.
We also apologize for the abruptness of this announcement.

We will continue to do our best as soon as our members have fully recovered, so we hope that you can continue to support us.

The members of D=OUT

Kouki posted the following entry in his blog:

I’m sorry that I haven’t really been able to update my blog.
I do apologize to everyone, but at this time I have an announcement.

Yesterday, because of having acute gastritis, I ended up in the hospital in Kobe.
Yesterday I was just able to stand the pain, but finally I’m feeling a bit better so I can write in my blog. Although I feel extremely sorry that these are the results of the medical examination, it turns out that performing at tomorrow’s live would be difficult.

Personally, I was really looking forward to it, and I was excited to be able to meet everyone in Fukuoka, so even now, and until the very last moment, I feel that I want to keep struggling to perform.

The results of the exam that I’m having first thing tomorrow morning will determine if I can go to Fukuoka, however, we didn’t want to be discourteous to our fans, so we had to tell all of you who were looking forward to the live what was going on.

We talked about cancelling the performance, but instead of cancelling, we want to meet everyone who is waiting for us in Fukuoka. So, the members have already left for Fukuoka, and are looking forward to meeting with everyone.

Therefore, now it’s necessary for me to fight, and even if the likelihood is small, I’m going to bet on being able to see you all tomorrow.

I think that there are a number of people who were looking forward to the live, who took a holiday to see us, or who travelled far to come to the performance, and sincerely apologize for making you worry, and for all the trouble.

Reika also wrote in his blog about what’s going on with him:

Sometime in the middle of the night last night, my physical condition was just destroyed.
Now, I have a fever.
Honestly speaking, with the way my body feels right now, I can hardly move, and it’s really tough. However, my honest intentions are that whatever shape I’m in, I want to perform at tomorrow’s live.

I’ll make it to Hakata,
and as soon as I get there, if I go to the hospital to get a checkup,
they’ll tell me that it’s impossible for me to perform.

Then,
if I’m sick because of a virus,
they’ll tell me that me that even just being on stage is troublesome to everyone.

This is just my own judgement, so it’s a bit unreasonable, but whether or not I can perform depends on the diagnosis I get tomorrow, and I too want to be there, enjoying the time with everyone.

I’m really sorry for the sudden announcement.

Source: D=OUT Member’s Blogs

Posted on August 22, 2009 in SWL

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I love this mini album haha and I am not even a big fan of pop music but much respect to the guys for covering and putting out a fun and catchy release! I love this pv – its full of fun~ AND they shot this pv in front of a green screen, you can find the making of on youtube as well!



Posted on August 19, 2009 in Event

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More bands have been announced for the festival. And now who playing when is now known! I would die from so much star power!!

October 24th
abingdon boys school
Alice Nine
ALI PROJECT
Angelo
BOUNTY
BREAKERZ
D
D’espairsRay
D’ERLANGER
ドレミ團 (Doremidan)
イロクイ。(Irokui.)
Kra
Marilyn Manson
Moi dix Mois
ニンジャマンジャパン (Ninjaman-japan)
PENICILLIN
SEX MACHINEGUNS
SOHODOLLS
SuG
高見沢俊彦 (Takamizawa Toshihiko)
ベルベット (VelBet)
ViViD

October 25th
Aoi
And
彩冷える (Ayabie)
D=OUT
DaizyStripper
DuelJewel
exist†trace
heidi.
heidi.
Kagrra,
LM.C
LOVEX
メリー (Merry)
NEGATIVE
-OZ-
サディ (Sadie)
SCREW
土屋アンナ (Tsuchiya Anna)
the Gazette
the Underneath
【_Vani;lla】
Versailles –Philharmonic Quintet- (????)
ヴィドール (Vidoll)

Not sure if Versailles will cancel the appearance here as well.

Source: Myspace, HP

Posted on August 13, 2009 in hospitalization

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During a live last week, singer Kouki broke his right arm after a fall off the stage.

The doctors said that he will be 100% in 3 weeks and the band’s activities will not change. He will continue doing shows with the arm cast.

Source:Kouki blog

Posted on July 23, 2009 in Costumes

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D=Out updated their OHP with new look! All is beautiful *-*

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Source:OHP

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