I really enjoyed this article. That said...

"..this article reminds me what a "man" he is. ^^ How strong his convictions are, and how firmly he stands behind his decisions and goals. He pursues them relentlessly... And that was interesting about the members of the staff too. I kind of suspected it in a way because he just seems like such a man. I think this shows another caring side of him as well. He doesn't just want to keep improving himself, he wants others to do as well. He doesn't only want to better himself, but the others around him too. .____. I like that in him.

Some people may think he is stuck up or it's "unrealistic" to have such thoughts, to not care how others view him, but I don't think so. I mean I'm sure we've heard people say that sentence many times before, but is it strange to say that I can really see Gackt doing it? Not giving much hoot what others think because he believes strongly in himself? Gackt has such a strong sense of himself... I don't know, he has always come across as such a man to me, that I've never thought of it that way. Stuck up? No. Aggressive? Determined? Hell yeah."

Exactly. And not only that, I love and respect that he is allowing himself to be that way. Too often people fall into the trap of being more concerned about what others think of them instead of going along the path that they know that they should. I even do this. I wish that I didn't but I do and it is something that I am working on.

And I really feel that in US'ian society being a man so to speak has become "wrong" in a way. I wish I could explain myself better but I almost feel as if some men are afraid to be strong and assertive and goal oriented and determined (and I would add passionate to that list as well) in their lives and what their goals are. It is a good thing, not a bad thing and I think it is wonderful that Gackt has realized this (and has seemingly realized it starting a long time ago).

So much more to say and I must say it soon. I want to digest his words some more though before I do so. ^^

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*grins* Thanks

I agree. Which is why I've never met someone like him before... @@ From where did that confidence come from? From where did he derive that strength...? It's amazing. I do believe in the paths I've chosen and decisions I've made, but I'm no way near his strong conviction in his own path. .__. That's great that you think that way. The most important thing is, I believe, to know what's wrong AND do something about it. I can see that's what you are doing, so that's good. ^^

I look forward to more words from you then. :D

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I LUV YA!! WAS WAITING FOR THIS FROM WHEN I RECIEVED MY ORICON! MY ONLY GACKT MAGAZINE XD
THANKS SO MUCH! IM OFF READING IT! COMMENT LATER FOR SURE!!! THANKS AGAIN!
*showers with cookies* (and gives u an umbrella so that they dnt hit ya..)

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oh marvelous! **
with every interview i read i get to know Gackt a tad lil more.. and i like that :D i always had the impression that Gackt is that type of person who believes in his own view and works on it and i admire that.. because im not capable of doing the same as him.. im not so determined.. XD im still waiting for DIABOLOS to arrive to me.. and i really hope it arrives soon.. im dying to finally hear it! thanks so much! thanks to you i now know what he said in this interview and got alil more of him and his progress in his world. thankyou again! :D
Gackt is always a mystifying character! :D ;)

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I like these interviews. Gackt often talks in circles, but what he says always gives further insight to what kind of a person he is. It's like, the more you read about him, the more you get to know him, and even though what you read might only be a confirmation of what you already know, at the same time, it's still peeling off yet another layer of his personality (kinda like peeling an onion).

Thanks for translating this.

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I like them too. ^^ And yes, that he does. XD Hehehehehe, I like the way you describe it, it does feel like you are peeling it off layer by layer and getting glimpses of the man underneath. And you got that right about it being a confirmation. So many times I just smile and nod to myself when I read the articles. I can see him doing just that.

You are welcome ^^

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G: I don’t… watch television. I haven’t for many years now. (bitter laugh) I don’t have television at home…… I’m poor. (bitter laugh)

I can't stop laughing about that part XD

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Hahahahahahahaha... XD Somehow I knew you would XD

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It's a really interesting article, although I agree with the interviewer that fans would follow Gackt no matter what he does. I love Diabolos, but I also loved Love Letter. I'm kinda sad I never got to hear any songs from that CD live :(

I don't think that Road is the only insanely happy song. I think Black Stone counts to. it has so much positive energy that I can't help bouncing around when I hear it. I just wish the CD was a little bit longer... where are those 10 minute songs? :)

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Hehehe, yeah. ^^ 0_0!! You just revealed something from the concert to me!

>.> *erase words*

I love Love Letter too, and I kind of lament the fact that we only had six months or so to enjoy it. .__. But I can see why Gackt was getting impatient to release DIABOLOS. ^^;;

Hmm, there is a tinge of sadness towards BLACK STONE. Even if you don't read the lyrics and just listen to the song. It's full of energy but also sad... I love BLACK STONE though. It's up there with Road to me. ^^ Well, I guess it all depends on the way each of us interprets the song. .__.

*grins* I can totally feel you there! Forget 10 minute songs, give me 10 mroe songs and I won't mind a bit. :)

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I completely agree with your comments. Absolutely!

I've really enjoyed this one. thank you so much for bringing us that much closer to Gackt.

Just wondering,

[2] The similarity between the situation of Gackt fans and those old Japanese movies. When the men insist on leaving despite bad weathers, etc., the ladies will entice them back.

I always thought, Anata, when said by a married woman was an endearment equivalent to darling or something. :)

Thanks again!

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^^ You are welcome and thanks for reading. .___. I'm glad you enjoyed this. I think the content is light and pretty easy to get. ^^

Yeap, you can say that to. :D But because I wasn't sure of the exact status of the man and woman, I'd rather play safe. But hmm... come to think of it, maybe I should include that on my footnote too.

Thanks! :D I shall do just that! And welcome again. ^^

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Imee, whenever I read your translations on Gackt's words, it seems that I'm going to put a really2 long comments. I have to stop myself doing that... ^^;

Anyway, as usual. Another great words of life from Gackt. I truly understand how he wants to be himself and not just following what others might have said to him. His decisions and goals in life definitely something that has been implanted firmly and cannot be changed easily by anyone else but himself. He really is a "man", isn't he? A true man. Standing on his own believe.

Not only that he wants to grow to be a better man, a real man, but wanting others to grow as well. Perhaps to be in the same level of life value? The way he said on being a good man from many point of view is touching, I think. Because it made me think of not just being a good person from one point of view, as ppl thinks differently and they sees us in many different way. Being a good person in one way might not good enough in another way.

Gackt doesn't have television? Ah...maybe he borrows from You-san eh? ^^;; He must be always too busy to watch tv. Working all the time.

[i]But I’m a man through and through, and I won’t live just for the sake of being liked by women.[/i]
I like this sentence a lot, somehow. Somehow it makes me feel how strong he is in believing his way of life. Usually people would try to change for the sake of their loved ones, but Gackt kinda wants their loved ones to be able to stand on his side despite whatever his way of living is. The same way as he wants his staff, which is I think why he mentioned that money alone cannot do much. It's more like..willpower, I guess.

About Todokanai song, the title definitely holds much weight to the meaning of the entire song. It won't give the same darken effect if just Todokanai Ai. The whole Todokanai Ai no Shitteita no ni Osae Kirezu ni Aishitsuzuketa title *that's really long ne* actually what took me aback when I was listening to the song. The meaning of loving someone so much, up to the point of not caring whether the love is returned or not, as long as the person is able to love that one person, is so beautiful. I don't think there's a better title out there for this song.

I thought that really fits the ending of the album. Although it might not be ending of the story, as I think Gackt did mention that he doesn't put songs in order of the stories. But it does fits the way the album constructed.

Road is indeed the happiest song in it. It makes me feel bouncy and colourful after hearing so much dark side of the other songs. I thought the way he put it there, it makes me think that there's a happy time that occurs before Todokanai era. That perhaps before such sad separation occurs, the couple have some sort of happiness.

As you said it, Imee. Road is hope, that despite whatever might happen in the future or what had happen in the past, Hope itself never dies and continue living in our heart.

---I will do my own Diabolos comments on my LJ, Imee. Once I got my copy of Diabolos... >_< *so i'm not taking your space*

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Hahahaha, long comments! Bring them on, I say. XD I love comments, you know. :3

^^ That's right. I felt is so strongly. Ini orang cowok sekali ya? Hehehehhehehe, something like that. And I like the way he always stand firmly behind his decisions. It also show how much thoughts he has given to it, and not just something he does out of the blue. He does something and takes full responsibility of it.

Ah! I like that sentence a lot too! I guess one of the advantages of being a translator is you get to choose the way you want to express your words. And I like the impact it gives to the one reading. It also shows, again, his strong sense of himself.

Usually people would try to change for the sake of their loved ones, but Gackt kinda wants their loved ones to be able to stand on his side despite whatever his way of living is.

That's Gackt for you. ^^ If you want to follow him, you don't just need to be good at what you do, you have to be strong enough to follow him. Mentally. I think it'll be hell to work with Gackt because he demands so much from his people, but I believe you will be able to gain so much more from it as well. And the latter definitely outweighs the former.

I agree with what you said about the title of the album. I also think that Todo Ai is a perfect ending for the album. It just pulls you right back into the DIABOLOS/Darts world. I think it's a brilliant twist. :D

Hahahahaha, and I look forward to reading it. XD Good luck!

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the pain of loving someone with all your heart and soul even though the person doesn’t see you. Your feelings cannot reach him/her, but you can’t stop it; it pains you and burns your heart. (This kind of love) transcends all era, doesn’t it?

Ahh, He captured the essence of my heart perfectly ♥

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ne? ^^ Todo Ai means much more than simply a song in his new album. :)

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I knew Gackt couldn't be the type to change himself for one person. There's no way he could have gotten so far if he -did- worry about what anyone else thought. He's Gackt, so he has to be Gackt, not just be what other people want him to be. And if someone really loves him, they'll understand that. You go Gackt!

About That Song, I agree with you that it isn't the odd one out, but I don't think Road is an odd one either. I think all the songs on the album belong exactly where they are. I already rambled out what I think of the story on Seki though, so you can read it when you decide you want to listen to other people's ideas.

Enjoy figuring out the story! I'm curious to know what you'll see in it ^^

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Yeah, he is too Gackt to do otherwise. That's what got him so far and that's what will keep him going in the future. ^^

Nope, I don't think so either. I meant that Road is the odd one out in terms of feeligns you get from it. That's why I said "But to say that Road doesn't fit in is not right either. The fact that it's there means something." Because I do believe that Road is a brillian twist to the album. The meaning and significance of Road in DIABOLOS is awesome~~~ (In Imee World that is XD)

Ah, I've read the whole thread yesterday, and yours is the only one I skipped. >.>;; I don't trust mysely to not stay affected or influenced by your interpretation and story. :3 So I'm going to come up with my own and then I'll go read yours. A lot of people seems to agree with your view of it though, so that's awesome. :D I can't wait to read it.

Hahaha, I haven't even read the lyrics yet. I'm just feeling the songs right now. My eyes and brain is itching to read it though... *smacks hand* >.> Maybe next week. ;)

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He is amazing. All that made me think a lot of things...

Thank tou very much for translating this! I will add this to my personal memories. Thank you once more!

Valedria (the one who is thinking too hard and can't write good english because of it)

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That's really nice if this article got you thinking. ^^ Mind sharing your thoughts?

You are welcome and feel free to do so. :D Hahahahahaha *pats your brain* ^^;

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G: I don’t… watch television. I haven’t for many years now. (bitter laugh) I don’t have television at home…… I’m poor. (bitter laugh)

this part is just funny, OK I don't watch television either, but I need to see what's on. this article made me understand him more then usually. By the I love that road song ^__^. Thank you for translating this ^-^.

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Hahaha, I don't watch television either. XD Too busy with Gackt and life right now. @@;; Not that I watch that much to being with. :D It's something I willingly give up~~ XD

Woo~ Another lover of Road! ^^ You are welcome and thanks for reading. :D

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How modest he is!! I love reading these...thank you so much. Every word that Gackt says makes me love him even more ^o^

Todokanai Ai to Shitteita noni, Osaikirezuni Aishitsudzuketa is my favorite song on the album. I am having a really hard time listening to the whole album in fact, because I love this song so much....heh >.>

Thanks again! Can't wait to read more ♥

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You are welcome!! Hahahaha, you are not the only who felt that effect. XD There is just something about Gackt... *-*

*nods* It's so easy to get lost in the emotions of the song. His voice, the way he sang it, is definitely a winning factor.

Welcome again!! :D

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He thinks he hasn't even reached one-third of being the "good man" that he wants to be... that keeps sticking in my mind. He is always trying to better himself, isn't he? Moving up those stairs, being followed by those who can make it up the stairs too. There must be many staff who couldn't keep up, and they just decide to leave. I wonder if he is disappointed in those people.

Oooh, I haven't read much on DIABOLOS since I was ignoring all those posts. ^^;; People say Todokanai Ai doesn't fit?? Why? To me, it's the perfect ending because it rounds out the album. It wouldn't feel right to end it with Road because Road almost takes me out of the world of DIABOLOS, while Todokanai Ai sucks me back in. It's like Gackt wanted to give us a wink with Road, saying that hopefulness will always be a theme in all his works, but that the main theme of DIABOLOS is the exploration of the darkside. So to those people who say Todokanai Ai doesn't fit, I say "pffttt".

Oh, and you said Todokanai Ai is 24 "words" but it's actually "characters", right? ^^

Good idea to wait on the translations of those recent articles. ^^ We'll be waiting!

Thanks for this translation!

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Yeah... When he gave that answer, I just went *000* ^^;; I can see it totally, but to hear him say it out is another thing. Ne? I was thinking of the same thing too. .___. I'm sure he must be disappointed at those who left because they couldn't keep up or give up. Though I can also imagine why they couldn't keep up. *-*

EEEPPP!! That's exactly what I felt about Road!!! I told fujipuri and Nanani that Road is a brilliant twist to the album. Because it sang of hope and then just as we start to feel it, he pulled us back into that dark world. Dakara kou itta...

"I see Road as hope. Salvation amidst Desolation... Sadness amidst Hope..."

It symbolizes hope in a world of sadness, and yet amidst that hope itself, you feel pain/sadness. Sou iu kanji kana.

Hahahahaha, I can just picture you going "Pfffttt" at them. XD Shiranakatta no? That's why it's always good to read the last paragraphs of reviews. XD You get to hear stuff you'll miss otherwise. X3

Ah, I was just wondering what the right word is for that. Characters ka? ^^ Ima sugu edit shimasu...

Thanks!! :D I thought you'll appreciate it too, since you like to come up with your own interpretation. :3 You are most welcome, Jeannie. ^^ *mugglies*

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Wow...finally..finally you are BACK. I have a hard time sneaking in & out to get hold of any PC. Good news, my cousin got me "Diabolos" provided I study for my test. *Which I am going to after posting to Imee". So this round, we are going to talk "What makes a good man?" GAKUTO is definitely not a GOOD man. A terrific one in fact. Good man never goes round saying "I am a good man". How a man measure up depends on the woman, nobody else.

"How people around judges me doesn't matter"..well said. You live for yourself, nobody else. If Gakuto will to live based on others' judgement, then this is not the man I known, loved nor follow. He strongly believe his way of life fits him, did no harm & he's happy. So to me, continue to live that way, Gakuto. You lead, we will follow.

Whether he is "moving up the stairs" or not, it doesn't matter. Todate, I can only see the man improving himself & improving me/others at the same time. In fact, now I am more focus & determined to stay on couse to achieve my own dreams. Before Gakuto, I was reckless. Now I am working up the stairs.

"I am a man through & through..not for the sake of being liked by women". *Alot of women are going to cry now*. But "way to go, Gakuto"! It is very tiring trying to live for others or to be liked by others. You lost yourself doing that.

Well I only manage to listen to "Diabolos" 3 times. 2nd time I rearrange the orders of the songs. Sori Gakuto! Future, Farewell & Road are my faves. Future signify the album cover. Imee, I did analysis all the songs & arrange to me I interpreted. I have so much to talk about this album but my cousin is staring at me to study.

This is a great album, an opening to another story which I am looking forward. Gakuto is improving fast. Each song or issue he brings up is a challenge to analysis & interpret. To me!

someone mentioned he dun watch TV.. remember his childhood days ...
educational programme?! Imee, about his confidence, i replied in one of the postings. Got to run. Mata-ne! Hey, dun keep me sneaking for your translation again. *Kisses & wink*

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Eh? XD I've always been here... if you the "you" you are referring to is me. ^^ That's really great news about DIABOLOS! :D It's so worth getting!! Good luck for your exam!

Indeed, believing in yourself so strongly is not an easy thing to do. To persevere against people's objections is even harder. And I'm sure he faces plenty of that, from his management, his fans, his peers. Yet persevere he did.

But "moving up the stairs" is the same as improving himself. ^^ Don't you think? Because you keep pushing yourself to move up and move on, it's like a journey... You are slowly moving up this stairs called life, crossing hurdles one step at a time. Gackt is a true source of inspiration. You can't help but be affected by his strong spirit as well. That's the way I feel it anyway :)

Ahhh, there is so much to DIABOLOS. It's not JUST an album, but a story on its own. To miss that or fail to see that is to lose the whole meaning of listening to the album. :3 I'm really looking forward to the story too. ^^ It's going to be some great times ahead~~

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Thanks as always so very much for your translation! Fuming now though, because this has pushed my buttons in a major way... will come back to comment when I can be coherent and not overly emotional, so as not to make an ass of myself^^;

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Sorry for the horrendously late reply @@;;;

You are welcome! And I'll talk to you again below... ^^;

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I hope people will look at the articles as something like a guideline... and not something they start from zero with. .__. Come up with your own MOON and Darts. ^^ The beauty of it is we are never wrong, no matter how much our interpretation differs from others. Even if it's different from Gackt's, we are still not wrong, because those are OUR stories. (Damn, I sound demanding XD) As someone who used to draw, it always fascinates me when someone sees my work differently from the way I look at it. Different emotions they get from it... It kind of opens up your eyes a little more as well, and see things from a different perspective. :D So yes, give DIABOLOS a chance and try figuring out your version of the story. ^^

I agree with you...being someone who writes alot...I like seeing how other people interpret on my works...other than how I look at it... it's always very interesting...

I'm currently taking art appreciation in college...and I find myself really fascinated by it...all the paintings ...the era of the art...somehow I kinda feel sad that some people actually just came to the class because they think it's the easiest subject without giving it much thought...

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Yeah, I like hearing people's different interpretation, because there is definitely more than one way to look at a certain thing.

Ah, that's nice. :D Eeeeh? -_- It undermines the feelings and serious attitude of those who are really there to study. Well, hopefully they will learn to like the subject and take a genuine interest in it.


And sorry for the horribly late reply. 0_0"

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I wanted to come back and comment on this because I thought it was interesting. I really like how he talks about personal integrity and not changing yourself or the path you're on simply to please others. And I agree with you, I don't think it should be considered arrogant or "stuck up" to not let what others think of you affect you. Because really what others think of you says more about them and their expectations of you than it does about you. And anyway, everyone you know and everyone you meet will have a different opinion about you...so it doesn't and shouldn't mean much, I don't think.

"I believe the feeling of slowly moving up the stairs, even if it’s only one step at a time, is very important."

I really love that line... it really resonates with me. That's exactly what life feels like to me.

But I also have problems with this article^^; Am I the only one who is bothered by the male chauvinism in this conversation? I do realize it's only there because of the inherent chauvinism of Japanese society as a whole... but I just can't get past it, sorry. I had the same problem in my Japanese class when we would watch these films that went with the books we were using that basically tried to show the everyday lives of people in Japan.

"Because the more like a man you live, the higher the chance will be that the girl you love may not value it, right?"

"I: There aren’t many women who can understand that, are there?
G: It’s exactly because of that [to become a good man] that there are places you have to go; but it will (seem) like you are putting the girl aside and leaving her. Just in that instant alone, you will seem like a terrible person to the girl, right? But that’s because you have faith in it. [in the things you feel you have to do]"

Do these parts of this conversation in particular bother anyone else? Because to me the basic assumption behind these statements is that women are not interested in bettering themselves or in trying to live up to their full potential as human beings. And not only is she not interested but she wouldn't even be able to understand it... because, you know...such lofty pursuits are the affairs of men and what interest would a woman have in these things when her highest goal in life should be finding a man to serve and support...but whom of course she can't begin to understand... give me a f***ing break.

And something else bothered me:

I: Aah, perhaps it’s precisely those people who can think “I’m moving up the stairs” that are “good men”.
G: Yes, that is why my staff only has such “good men” left in it, because everybody else who isn’t like that has disappeared. They have all quit, you see.

I don't think it's fair to assume that anyone who has quit working for or with Gackt has done so because of some shortcoming on their part or because they simply weren't "good enough" to keep up with him. I'm not saying that is what he thinks...I have no idea...but other people seemed to be thinking of it that way. Because just going by what I know of him, I would guess that he expects his "staff" to give 150 percent of themselves just like he does...which is fine...but you know, it's HIS dream, they're HIS goals... so maybe not everyone is going to be happy giving all of themselves to someone else's dream for very long...they might quit and move on simply because they have dreams and goals of their own to pursue that no longer fit with his.

Anyway, I think I've rambled on long enough^^; ... it's just that I found this very thought provoking. Thanks again for translating...I appreciate it so much.

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But I also have problems with this article^^; Am I the only one who is bothered by the male chauvinism in this conversation?

Male chauvinism? Na. I am one who is very sensitive to that and I honestly didn't see it in this interview.


"Do these parts of this conversation in particular bother anyone else? Because to me the basic assumption behind these statements is that women are not interested in bettering themselves or in trying to live up to their full potential as human beings. And not only is she not interested but she wouldn't even be able to understand it... because, you know...such lofty pursuits are the affairs of men and what interest would a woman have in these things when her highest goal in life should be finding a man to serve and support...but whom of course she can't begin to understand... give me a f***ing break."

Really relax. ^^ You are entitled to your opinion but I don't think that he was being sexist towards women at all. I am 30 years old and believe me I know A LOT of women who would fit in the category that he is speaking of. Women who either don't want to, are unable to for whatever reason or can't support what their husband/SO is trying to do/wanting to do, etc. It has nothing to do with sexism or chauvinism and more to do with the fact that many people (of both sexes) have problems supporting and understanding the ones that they supposedly love. And since Gackt is a man and has romantic relationships with women of course he is going to talk about women.

I am also not going to sit here and be naive enough to think that most women would be able to put up with being in a relationship with him. It would be hard because it would mean sharing him with thousands of other people, it would mean not having him to yourself 24/7, it would mean understanding that he loves his work and wants to keep doing the best he can (see, here is the understanding and support part again). Some (maybe most) women wouldn't be able to handle that but it is reality. And he has realized that. Good for him. My only real wish for him besides the obvious is that he is able to cross paths with the one who is perfect for him and I know that she will show up one day. ^^

I would be interested however in knowing there where he said ANYWHERE that women "are not interested in bettering themselves or in trying to live up to their full potential as human beings and don't want anything other than house and kids" because honestly I didn't see that anywhere.

"I don't think it's fair to assume that anyone who has quit working for or with Gackt has done so because of some shortcoming on their part or because they simply weren't "good enough" to keep up with him."

Hey, he's in a unique situation. He needs people on staff that are 200% behind him and what he is trying to do. That is just how it is and it is how I believe that it should be. I think maybe you are reading too much into his choice of words. He's not saying the ones who quit are terrible people, although yes, in a way, one could say that they weren't "good enough" to keep up him with him; I don't mean that in a bad way either. Everyone has their own goals and dreams and paths in life. Those goals and dreams are great for them individually but they aren't good when they are in the position of being on his staff. Anyone in the business that he is in needs total support from those around him. If they can't give that then they leave and do something else. That is part of the reality of the music business.

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""the higher the chance will be that the girl you love may not value it, right?""

i don't get it why a woman doesn't value a "gentleman" like Gackt? could you explain it to me? or my english just gotten worst XDD
wonder, if Gackt only reached 1/3 of it then with who did he compared to?? *lol*

thank you very much for translating it ^o^ *bows*

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Hahahaha... well, because men are from Mars and women are from Venus. :p

You are most welcome!! ^^ And sorry for the late reply. @@;;

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I tried reading this but my head started swimming (and you'll hit me if I don't go back to bed, I KNOW!)

But I just wanted to say:

I: Well, do you consider yourself to be under the category of “good man”?
G: No, because I’ve never thought of myself as a “good man”.

The belief that he is not a good man is what makes him a good man. Good men never do believe they really are, and always strive to be it. That's a good man ^.^

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True true

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Thank you so mcuh!!!
*cough* here's a question. First a statement, a lot of people in the world would agree with Gackt's #11, so here is my question - why is being a good man - goingout and doing what must be done. But being a good woman is - standing by her man and waiting...
I want to be a man, then

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You are welcome~~! :D

*SMACKS* XD Nobody is saying that. :3 You don't have to simply wait for the man. I think that might be the reason why the relationship fails? Because they aren't pursuing anything while he is off doing his own stuff. Seems like he is neglecting isn't it? But in reality he is not, he is just pursuing his own career. Maybe if the women also have something to pursue, they won't feel that gap in their life?

Well, the way I see it, it takes two to clap. And both parties definitely need to "live" while contributing to the relationship to make it work.

Do you realize this is the first time I'm talking about something so seriously with you? XD

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I: We, the listeners, are the one who finds it interesting. Because you released many warm and gentle songs through “Love Letter” album in February, and you suddenly throw that aside and released heavy songs next.
G: That is called the Gackt World. (laughs) They’ll leave, and I’ll pull them back. After pulling it back, I’ll throw it aside. [1] (laughs)

Oh man!! i totally love his replies to the last 4 qns!!! Thats why we are all his fans!! Sasuga Gackt san ha watashitachi no 'Anata' dayone!! :D Gackt world rocks..

I: Well, do you consider yourself to be under the category of “good man”?
G: No, because I’ve never thought of myself as a “good man”.

I: You’re kidding!
Even if it’s just by a little, I want to become a good man. (I don’t want) to just live, I want to live an amazing life as well. That is all. And, honestly, how the people around judges me doesn’t matter.

I love the fact that he's humble abt himself and yet he still continues to try to be a better man [if that is possible?! Lol] and live better.. and yet he also says he doesnt live to be liked by women. his replies are really so kakkoii, yet uncompromising to his own beliefs!

and i think todakani ai totally fits into the album! its Gackt World and he can do anything he likes, regardless of what other say.. :P and its silly to get him to chop the title into 2 words only. totally loses the meaning!! "todokanai ai" doesnt have the same kurushii feeling as the original title! :P

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ahahahaha, I think you are one of the few to comment on those last few questions. XD I really like it though. :3 I think it's very true as well, he appeals to people and there is just something in him that draws people back to him. :D

*nods nods* hahahaha, very possible! XD That shows that he really stands by his belief and has a clear view of it, doesn't it? If you aren't strong in your conviction and faith, you won't be able to persuade anyone. :D That's one very good point you raised that I failed to see, by the way *grins*

Hahahhaha~ XD Hai~! Atashi mo sou omou. Todokanai Ai just doens't feel the same. Even though it's half the chorus, but it fits the song totally. I can imagine him pronouncing it over and over again when he wants to discuss the song with his staff though. XD

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O_O Yoku yatta!!! ^^

he likes to keep changing. It could also mean his various styles and music. When people leave because of something, he attracts them back by changing and they come back.

There's once discussion about why Gackt has so many style in his music and also in his appearance on iroiro, well not really a discussion but everyone agree to the fact that he keeps changing and in a dramatic way. I believe it was when Iroiro celebrating Gackt's b'day this year, it's a kind of one hour special, so they played Gackt's song since the Malice Mizer era for an hour and had a discussion about the man, also the listeners sent a happy b'day wishes to him^^.

They also questioned about the same thing, about why he keeps changing and amazingly he succeeded no matter what, but at the same it's confusing, since they kept wondering which style is the real Gackt. And for me, I don't care that Gackt keep changing, to me Gackt is Gackt, I don't have to question about his style or what, he can do anything he likes in a responsible and a good man manner of course^^. So what if he changes so frequently, I will still follow him though, since Gackt has so much to offer and I'm here to accept it. Gackt is Gackt, and the fans should value him as him. And you know what, there's also Gackt's fanboy here in Jakarta ^^, not in a way like 'ah, he's gorgeous' sort of thing but in a way like inspired by his music and talent, nice to know that.

Hmmm.... totally agree about what you said about Todo Ai (I make it even shorter ^^) and Road. My friend asked me why the hell Todo Ai has the longest title ever, and her theory was 'you all gaijin, I've succeeded in making you all confused even to mentioned the title' XD. But of course it was just a joke, she didn't mean to make fun of it, especially since it's a great song. And it relly hurt me when he sings "kimi no hitomi ni utsutteiru no wa boku jyanai'n da ne..." I wish I could scream to him and say Anta dake >__

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Thanks!! :D

Woooo, cool. *0* I love that he keeps changing. I love unpredictability, and Gackt gives me a lot of that. You see, I like to shock people like he does. ^^ I take perverse delight in that. fufufufufu... So changes are good. But the best thing about Gackt's changes is, he doesn't change. You see his style changing, his music, his hairstyle, but he is still who he is. Even when he shows all the different faces he has, those are still him. The only major "real" change I see in him is after the Madagascar trip, where he started looking at things from another angle. Yet even for that, I won't say he has changed, because those are still who he is inside. Just something he has not opened up to and reveal to even himself.

And yes, sometimes you get cut like that. ^^;;; LJ is weird... @@

Hmmm, to me Road seems more fitting because it's something more... sudden and immediate. Not like journey where you think of travelling far, Road is something that you are walking ans stepping on at the moment. In that way, Road makes more sense to me than Journey. :D

The Road which leads to the journey. ^^

I have no idea about Aoi tsuki either. @@;;; I haven't read the lyrics yet, only for Farewell, Storm and Road. ^^ Those are still easy to understand. I love Farewell, it's so good. ;;__________;; Brilliant job, makes me love the man more for what he is capable of achieving.

You are welcome, thanks for reading as always. *grins*

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A!! I got cut O_o, well here's the rest, sorry for the inconvenience.

I wish I could scream to him and say Anta dake *fangirlism mode on*

Road is different from the entire songs an the album. In spite of that, I like the song. It's very encouraging song and for me it has the closest meaning to Dears (the song) or may be in your case Kimi oi. I goes un, un, un and so da, so da everytime he reach the chorus^^ He's absolutely right. Although I was a bit confused why he used Road as a tittle, since I think 'Journey' would fit the song better. But may be, I think he translate it right from Michi which means Road but actually michi has a deeper meaning than just road, since michi's kanji also can be used as 'way' like 'way of life' errrr.... sort of^^, that way I get the idea.

I've done my version of Diabolos^^, well almost all, and the most confusing is the use of Aoi tsuki like the one on Future. I understand what Akatsuki stands for, it's like the time when all the bad evil things making disaster on earth, but I don't get Aoi tsuki, perhaps you could tell me. As for me the album itself is a very hard album to digest. I capture things like fairytail on Farewell, and a war on Future, but I still can't put all the storyline all together, the limitation of brain capacity^^. And oh yeah, Todo Ai is the only japanese title on it. I think it probably because he planned to released the album widely outside Japan, although I prefer Japanese tittle but very well thought Gackt.

Thank you for the translation ^^ keep up the great work

~ sesho camu ~

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Thank you for translating that! It's interesting reading Gackt's views on "being a good man", and how he thinks he's only ahcieved a little bit of that! We all practically worship him, and yet he's telling us he can be better! *___*! Of course, that's Gackt for you!

Another heavily debated topic is the sudden jump from Road to Todo Ai. A lot of people seem to think Todo Ai is just a random song included in the album and that the album should have ended with Road. But why doesn't anyone think the other way round? That Road is the odd one out? (I absolutely love Road by the way. It's my favourite song in the album) If you look at the general feel of the album, it's all dark and angsty while Road is the only one which is insanely happy. Doesn't that make Road the odd one out, in terms of feelings? Why are people saying that Todo Ai is included just because it was released as single? Like he said, Todo Ai is actually a song which serves as a preview to what the album will "feel" like. So... =/? But to say that Road doesn't fit in is not right either. The fact that it's there means something. This is Gackt after all.

I definitely had to agree with you here. I never thought of Todo Ai not going, but Road not going instead. The more I listened to it though, the more Road really grew on me. (I love that song!) Still, I'm sure Gackt put it like that for a reason, as you said! ^___^!

Again, thank you!

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You are welcome!! It really gives you the drive and motivation to keep improving yourself even more, doesn't it? ^^

Hehehehe, Road is definitely one very awesome song~! XD

Welcome again, sweetie!! :D

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that was a really interesting read. Thank you for translating!

He's really being hard on himself. He has impossibly high standards!

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Thanks for readin, and you are most welcome. :D

Hahaha, but I think those are standards he is capable of achieving. ^^

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