Frequently asked questions on Visual Kei.

1. Okay, so, what is it?

Visual Kei (VK for short) is a movement among Japanese musicians. They are categorized by their "extreme" styles. Hair, Makeup, and clothing are the key points to dressing visually.

2. Are they all girls or guys?

Just like any genre, it depends. Most of the time they are all male bands but their are all female (such as Exist Trace) and there are mixed bands.

3. Is there only one type of music for VK? I don't like the dark and gloomy.

There are multiple styles for music in Visual Kei. There are sub genres such as Nagoya kei, Oshare kei, Kote kei, and Koteosa kei.

4. Are they gay?

Absolutely not. Many of them, after touring and such, settle down and have families. VISUAL KEI DOES NOT EQUAL GAY.

5. But I see pictures of members kissing onstage.

Fan-service. Simple as that.

6. Whats the difference between J-rock and VK?

J-rock is Japanese rock as a whole. Visual kei is just a sub-genre of that.

7. Is it true [blank] and [blank] are together? I see [blank]x[blank] everywhere!

Most likely not. Especially if you've never seen them confirm it (interviews). Do not believe what you hear, unless there are sources (that are LEGIT) to back it.

8. I want to buy my favorite VK bands cd, but I live in America, and have no idea where to go.

Best place to buy these CDs? Local Anime/Japanese stores. If there are none near you, worst comes to worst, use the internet. But be careful.

9. How many Visual Kei bands are there?

A lot.

10. I want to follow the movement! How do I become visually styled?

Dressing the style- Be sure to look up ALOT of video, photos,
etc. before deciding to go Visual.
http://m.wikihow.com/Be-Visual-Kei This is an okay website to get you started.
Remember! Being Visual Kei doesnt include cosplaying! Be yourself, not someone else!
Also, act properly to your style. Are you Oshare kei? Be happy, not depressed. Just the "norm" for VK? Don't be a spaz.

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