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Posted on February 16, 2010 in News

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Descendant of the Rose will be up and running on March 1st. Actually, Japanese fans can sign up and more details for international fans should be announced soon.

A cool Versailles’ fansite has updated with some specs and information on the fanclub.

[Membership fees]
Normal membership: 6,000 yen
Online membership: 4,000 yen
Admission fee: 0 yen
Membership validity: 365 days

[Special privileges]
Two special privileges will be sent to people who will register by February 28th.
1. Fanclub limited photoset (4 pictures). Normal membership only.
2. Right to attend one of the special concerts at Meguro Rokumeikan on June 23 and June 24. The first one is limited to male fans, the second one is limited to female fans. The people attending will be chosen through a raffle.

[Fanclub services]
1. Priority advance sales for Versailles concerts and events. However, it’s possible that priority advance sales might not be available depending on the event organization and the like.
2. Members card issue.
3. Special bulletin magazine (at least twice a year). The first issue is going to be a DVD.
4. Memorial admission present.
5. Greeting cards will be sent for your birthday and Christmas.
6. Priority access to fanclub-sponsored events.
7. Original merchandise sale.
8. Mail magazine delivery.
9. Access to the fanclub area of the website featuring exclusive off-shot footage, video comments and the like (PC only).
10. Other kinds of service.

Sources: Fan Club, Versailles fansite

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random fact of the day

Posted on February 11, 2010 in Random Fact

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Did you know that Kamijo has his own mobile homepage? Even though he has had it up for awhile, he recently revamped it with a brand new look. You can view the site here.

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Versailles’ European tour dates

Posted on February 10, 2010 in Overseas, Tour

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Finally the Versailles’ European tour dates are revealed! Here you go:

June 27th – Russia, Moscow @ Toschka
June 29th – Finland, Helsinki @ Travastia
June 30th – UK, London @ Islington
July 2nd – Spain, Barcelona @ Apollo
July 3rd – France, Montpellier @ Rockstore
July 6th – The Netherlands, Amsterdam @ Bitterzoet
July 7th – Germany, Köln @ Werkstatt
July 9th – Germany, Hamburg @ Knust
July 11th – Hungary, Budapest @ Dürer Kert
July 13th – France, Paris @ Trabendo

Source: Gekido Tour MySpace

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Versailles’ new tour dates and official iPhone application

Posted on February 5, 2010 in Cool, Tour, iTunes

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First of all, do you remember when we mentioned new Versailles 2010 tour? No tour dates outside Japan were available then. Now, Versailles have announced the first part of their world tour – South America concerts!

June 4th @ Sao Paulo, Brazil
June 6th @ Santiago, Chile
June 9th @ Buenos Aires, Argentina
June 11th @ Lima, Peru
June 13th @ Mexico City, Mexico

What is more, the band will announce Europe tour dates (June~July) soon. We will keep you updated.

There is another cool piece of news connected to Versailles though. The band has announced today on their Twitter, the release of the official Versailles iPhone application! It costs 480 yen and is basically an amazing application for Versailles fans. It has few cool options, like making a photo collage (Versailles outfits + your face for example). There is also a gallery with official Versailles pictures! You can also connect with the official Twitter via this app but also with Twitters of all the band’s fans. Doesn’t it sound awesome? Here are few screencaps of how the application looks like:

Source: OHP, Official Twitter

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random fact of the day

Posted on January 16, 2010 in Random Fact

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Idols are really popular in Japan. Even some of you readers might like a guy from Johnny’s or a pop girl star. Hizaki has a favorite as well. Can you guess who it is?

Kyoko Fukada! Some fans might know her from the hit movie Kamikaze Girls!

Cute right? Who are your favorite idols?

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Versailles’ truck contest

Posted on January 16, 2010 in Contest, Cool

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In celebration of their new release, Versailles will be having a truck drive through Shibuya, Harajuku and Omotesando from January 16th until January 24th.

There is even a mini contest about the truck. If you’re in town, try and take a picture of the truck in action. The fan who sends in the best picture by January 25th can win a face panel of the truck – autographed by a member of Versailles. There will be 4 winners. Send your picture to truck@delacroix-tokyo.com with name, which member you would want to have sign the panel and your telephone number.

What do you think?

Sources: Teru’s blog, Versailles fansite

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random fact of the day

Posted on January 14, 2010 in Random Fact

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Did you know that according to Oricon, Versailles’ release PRINCE & PRINCESS was 11th on the top indie releases of 2009?!

Who else is on the list? Ken, MUCC and VAMPS! You can see the full list here.

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Versailles’ fanclub coming soon

Posted on January 12, 2010 in Cool, Fandom

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Versailles’ fanclub which will be called DESCENDANT OF THE ROSE, will actually be opening soon. Even though there is no direct date you can keep an eye over on their fanclub site here.

Has anyone ever joined a band fanclub before?

Source: HP

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Add Versailles on twitter!

Posted on December 24, 2009 in Cool

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Versailles is another band who has jumped on the twitter train! They have made many tweets so far!
Here was their blog post on their myspace:

Dearest our roses

Merry X’mas!!
We wish you a Very Merry Christmas…

we have news– we are delighted to announce that Versailles Official Twitter has been
launched!
Here is the link:
Versailles Official Twitter
Check it out and follow us.
You might find tweets from the members・・・・
Stay with us!!

LOVE
from Versailles

You can add us over here. Which band would you just LOVE to be on twitter?

Source: Myspace

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Versailles’ Jubilee preview

Posted on December 14, 2009 in News, Sampling

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Thank you to everyone who sent in the news.

Versailles have updated their official site with samples of all the songs from their new album, “JUBILEE” which is to be released on January 20th of 2010.
You can have a listen, here (just hover your mouse and keep it over the title): http://www.artist-society.com/jubilee/ and tell us what you think.

Source: OHP

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Kamijo talks about the future

Posted on November 27, 2009 in Interview

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Thanks to Emily M. for pointing this out to us! Seems that the official myspace of Versailles has stated that the first 2010 issue of SHOXX will have an interview with Kamijo that will cover not only the loss of Jasmine You but also the future of the band.

This is what the blog entry stated:

KAMIJO’s interview about Jasmine You and further activitiy for Versailles is on SHOXX
(2010.Jan issue). This is the first media appearance after Jasmine You’s death.

Please check it out.
-Versailles management

So we can only wait to read and see what 2010 holds for the band, lets hope some hints to the dates and locations for the world tour???

Source: myspace

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New look for Versailles

Posted on November 18, 2009 in Costumes

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We got to see a glimpse of the new look during the V-rock show but here is an official shot of the band. This isn’t the cover of their new release but its a taste of what we can expect when they update the look of their site. What do you think of the new look?

Even though they have detailed and large costumes….the picture feels alittle empty…

Source: amazon jp

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Versailles new album and world tour

Posted on November 2, 2009 in Major, New release, Tour

Thanks to everyone who sent this in!

Versailles has announced not only a world tour, but a brand new, major debut, album!

Their major debut album is entitled 『JUBILEE』, will be out on January 20th, 2010. It’s coming out in two types; a first press edition that costs 3500 yen and comes with special packaging, as well as a DVD, and a regular type edition for 3150 yen which is the album only.

Both versions are already available for pre-ordering on CDJapan, so if you want to make sure you get your copy, book it now!

♪　JUBILEE – First Press Edition [3500 yen, with DVD]
♪ JUBILEE – Regular Press Edition [3150 yen, album only]

As for their world tour, it looks like the ‘world’ venues aren’t available on their OHP as of yet, but here’s what they have planned in Japan so far:

Versailles World Tour 2010
“Method of Inheritance” – APOSTLES-
February 28th @ Yokohama SUNPHONIX HALL
March 5th @ Nagoya Bottomline
March 7th @ Okayama IMAGE
March 9th @ Kobe VARIT.
March 11th @ Matsuyama Salon Kitty
March 13th @ Fukuoka Drum Be-1
March 14th @ Kagoshima SR Hall
March 16th @ Kyoto MUSE
March 21st @ Niigata RIVERST
March 22nd @ Kanazawa VanVan V4
April 2nd @ Sendai darwin
April 4th @ Sapporo Kraps Hall

All shows cost 4500 yen.

They also have “Method of Inheritance”-JUBILEE-, which so far includes two shows:
April 18th @ Osaka Midoukaikan
April 30th @ Tokyo JCB Hall

Source: OHP

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Support for Versailles

Posted on October 24, 2009 in Support, Translation

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For those who haven’t heard but are curious, at today’s performance at V-ROCK FESTIVAL 2009, the bassist for 摩天楼オペラ (Matenrou Opera), 燿 ~yo~, will be playing support bass for Versailles.

Yo wrote the following journal entry regarding his supporting role:

It’s already been written by Versailles’ YUKI in his blog, but tomorrow at V-ROCK FES’09 I will be playing support bass for Versailles.

Passing by the announcement on Versailles’ OHP, I wasn’t sure at first if they would perform or not, but before they had made the decision to play, they said to me, “If we do perform, please play bass for us”.

The only thing I felt was “If there’s something I can do, I want to do something helpful”.

We’re climbing over something that has been extremely sad, and for the sake of my sempai who are getting on stage to deliver their distinct hope to their fans, I felt that I want to support them, and taking on this shape, is the least I could do.

Also, I felt that I wanted to be able to experience first hand what Jasmine had left behind.

Even though our forms are different, I too feel the same way that the fans of Versailles do.

With my poor ability, I’ll be happy if you can support me just a little and give me a push on the back.

Tomorrow please support us, along with Matenrou Opera.

Source: Yo’s Blog

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Versailles at V-ROCK FEST

Posted on September 27, 2009 in News

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Versailles has posted the following message on their OHP regarding their decision to perform at V-ROCK FESITVAL ‘09:

We have had a lot of inquires in regard to Versailles performing at V-ROCK FESTIVAL ‘09, and until now we haven’t been able to give a clear answer. We apologize to everyone for making you worry, and for causing you trouble.
As a result of a conference with both the members and staff, we have decided to perform as planned.
For those of you who already purchased your tickets, we’re sorry for making you worry.
Also, we want to thank the executive committee of the V-ROCK FESTIVAL for waiting for our answering.

We intend to carry on living out Jasmine You’s dream, one step at a time, so we hope that everyone can support us from here on.

Source: OHP

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Flower offering for Jasmine You

Posted on September 10, 2009 in News

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Versailles has announced on their OHP that on September 22nd, there will be a “Farewell” (flower offering) for Jasmine You.

They welcome all fans, and hope that for the Jasmine You who was always thinking about him fans, his fans will be able to attend.

It will be open from 2:00pm ~ 4:00pm, where you can bring flowers for Jasmine You. They will not allow entrance after 4:00pm.

The location is at the Kouekisha Youga Kaikan, which is in Tokyo. For details on how to make find the place, please visit the Versailles OHP.

Source: OHP

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random fact of the day

Posted on August 19, 2009 in Random Fact

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When Versailles came to Dallas they appeared at a Q&A to answer questions given to them by fans.

One question asked what instrument they would like to play if they could? Jasmine You simply replied “Dancing”.

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Versailles cancels Bands Shock REVOLUTION

Posted on August 19, 2009 in Event

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Thanks to Iria for emailing us with this tidbit. If you go to the site they have updated stating they will have to cancel their performance at Bands Shock REVOLUTION that was to take place on August 23rd.They have good reasons too, I am sure they will need lots of time before getting back ;-; In other news there have been new posts updated on Jasmine You’s blog from family members and friends.

The festival still has a great line up of bands and I hope people will get to go!!

Source: HP

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Comments on Jasmine You’s passing

Posted on August 16, 2009 in News, Translation

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Thanks to everyone who sent in a contact form giving us a heads up about this message, and we sincerely apologize for the delay in getting it posted! I have been away, and unable to get to it until now.

The following comments were posted on the Versailles OHP in response to Jasmine You’s passing. The first is from his family, and the second from the band members.

August 15th, 2009

To everyone who was a fan of and connected to Jasmine You,
On August 12th, his family and relatives held his funeral service. He began his journey with a truly peaceful expression as if he were asleep. On behalf of Jasmine You, thank you for the life that he had.

When things have settled down, the members of Jasmine You’s family will make a comment and publication on his Ameba Blog weaving in the memories and words from when he was alive.

- All members of Jasmine You’s Family

August 17th, 2009

Over these past two and a half years, we have been continuously running without any incidents to stop us.
We supported each other throughout the good times and the band times, and have overcome numerous hardships.

After seeing Jasmine You off at the hospital, we set off for a different place; Nihon Budoukan. The five of us, who had had concerts at Shibuya C.C. Lemon Hall, and had been granted our dream of a major debut, made [performing on] that stage our next objective.
On that day, there was a moment when the four of us were climbing the stairs to Budoukan. Suddenly, it began to pour. It felt as though Jasmine You had also come there with us.

We had made the promise that one day, without fail, we would stand on that stage, and that was his biggest wish, wasn’t it?

That future isn’t something that we can think about quite yet, but nevertheless, we can’t abandon the dream that the five of us had created.
The tears still won’t stop falling, but we believe that someday his light will shine through us all.

We also feel everyone’s saddness throughout all of this, but understand the greatness of his achievements. He will continue to live on in the hearts of everyone that he knew.

From hereon in, please support people throughout the world for Jasmine You.

If all the fans who loved Jasmine You can forever hold his wishes and desires close to them, he will be blessed.

KAMIJO・HIZAKI・TERU・YUKI

Source: OHP

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Urgent Announcement from Versailles

Posted on August 9, 2009 in News, hospitalization

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Unfortunately, I have some very bad news for fans of Versailles, and it’s extremely hard to post this. I translated the announcement directly from their homepage, but due to my own shock and state of mind, there might be some errors. However, I’m sure you all will get the general idea.

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「Versailles」 Urgent Announcement

Though Jasmine You had taken time off in order to rest because of poor physical condition, we received a report that early in the morning on August 9th, he died. Because of the extreme abruptness of this news, the members and staff are all dumbfounded and trying hard to accept this it.

As soon as his family has been notified and updated as to the details and we receive their permission, we will further report to all of the fans.

Moreover, with the current announcement, in regards to activity, please allow us to postpone it.

Source: OHP

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