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argumentl · 7 months

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Osaka Noutei Tora no ana: fan report, Sep 23/24 2023 - Kaoru's talk event!

First I just need to say, I consider myself very lucky to have been able to attend and take part in this event!

I arrived at the venue at about 11:30pm, there were already a lot of fans hanging outside, and almost immediately a staff member of one restaurant opposite the venue building approached me and asked me in a shocked tone what on earth was going on with all these people here!😂 I told him it was an event by Kaoru from Dir en grey, and he just had no idea at all, asking, 'Is he Japanese??' 😆

Some fans were saying then that they saw Kaoru pulling up in a taxi and waving as he walked past them to go inside earlier...damn, I was too late!

After entering the building and lining up, I was eventually THIRD LAST into the venue! My ticket number was twice as high as last time..agh! It made me realise how close I was to not getting a ticket at all 😱 so I was grateful, but I was also stressing, because as my ticket number was so high, I was worried I wouldn't be able to see or hear anything from right at the back. In fact, I WAS right at the very back, there were no tables left and only one lonely chair left, but thank the gods, from that chair I had a clear view of Kaoru the whole time!!

Having said this, I did end up with a bit of trouble...in being handed a bunch of stuff as I entered (q&a paper, coaster, drink order token) and having nowhere to put anything, losing stuff, panicking, and then after that having to balance my drinks/food on my lap all night, but HEY, I could see and hear fine, so its all good!

Again, as far as I could tell, I seemed to be the only person there who was not Japanese. If any other foreign fans were there, let me know!!

The talk started with Fujieda and Takabayashi coming out for a quick greeting before calling Kaoru to join them. For some reason, Kaoru didn't immediately come out when he was called, and the audience ended up having to do encore style clapping before he actually came out 😆

He was wearing a black shirt, khaki shorts, a beanie, and glasses.

Kaoru and the managers got their drinks pretty quickly and Kaoru tried to raise a toast, but as us poor folk at the back still had no drinks, Kaoru decided to delay making a toast until we all had drinks (which, I must say, probably took another 30 mins or so). I'm so grateful he waited for us! 😭😭😭

To start, Kaoru talked a bit about how things had been for the Tokyo exhibition. That big collage board was also propped up on the stage next to them, and he explained a bit about it.

He also talked about his drawing of the Genesa which was on display in Tokyo. It was his original idea for how he wanted the guitar to look.

They then talked about how they came down to Osaka and brought all the art by car the previous day(Friday). When they got to the venue, the people who they had hired to help them set up everything didn't come, so they called the company and it turned out the company had mistaken the date, and thought they were due to set it up on Saturday instead! Thankfully, it was still all ready by the end of Friday, just a few hours later than expected. Kaoru said that while Takabayashi was on the phone seriously trying to sort out the problem, he himself went to the nearby convenience store, Mini-Stop, and bought ice cream. He really likes the ice cream at Mini-Stop 😆 This reminded them of how they occasionally had to go out to DIY stores for extra supplies during the Tokyo exhibition, and Takabayashi bought taiyaki while he was at one of the bigger stores. This made Fujieda jealous, as he loves taiyaki. Fujieda then told everyone that once during Tokyo run, Kaoru bought all the staff donuts from the store JACK IN THE DONUTS.

Kaoru said that he needed extra space to paint while he was creating all the art pieces so he rented a seperate apartment for the short term, just to paint in...but he heard a lot of noise there from people shouting in foreign languages next door (.....or something like that).

They talked a lot about the mangas they all like, as Kaoru had had some of his fave mangas with him on his desk at the exhibition. Fujieda said that as well as being a huge fan of Dragonball and Slamdunk, he is also a huge fan of Death Note. Kaoru found this kinda funny, and asked him if he'd seen the live action remake of Death Note, which Fujieda said he hadn't. This also reminded them of the recent One Piece remake, and then Kaoru remembered the Dragonball Z live action remake, saying it was astonishing...in a BAD way 😂 He even mentioned how Akira Toriyama had refused any association with it.

Speaking of watching things, Fujieda and a lot of the audience have been watching the new VIVANT TV drama recently, and they couldn't believe that Kaoru hasn't been watching it. (I haven't been watching it either, so this went over my head a bit!!😆)

Kaoru said if he could take any manga to a desert island, he would take Kochi Kame: Tokyo Beat Cops, as stuff like Dragonball etc is already all in his head.

During the first half of the event, a screen was lowered behind Kaoru and the managers, and they used it with a kind of overhead projector to showcase some of the new art. Kaoru used the exhibition pamphlet to project images of the art onto the screen behind, which meant we also got a lot of closeups of his hands and arms ☺️ There were also plenty of spoilers for me, since my ticket for the exhibition is for after Tora no ana 😆 (Again, I still feel lucky there, because I heard some women near me talking in the line that none of them had been able to secure tickets to the exhibition at all.)

Just like when writing music, Kaoru said he also ends up with a lot of duds/write offs when he is painting too.

He started having ideas about putting on an exhibition after the completion of Phalaris, but started the actual painting in January this year.

Fujieda and Takabayashi both revealed their fave pieces from the exhibition, and those works were then discussed in more depth.

It was around this time that a woman in my row at the back started bravely calling out comments and questions to Kaoru, which he was replying to! Im fairly sure I recognized her as one of Kaoru's more visible online fans. Oh, to have her courage!!

Ive totally forgotten how they got onto this topic, but at one poInt Fujieda started talking about how he used to regularly get brazillian waxes when he used to be a bandman. And these days he also waxes his nose hairs...you're welcome for the mental image!😂

It was well past 2am by the time the break was announced. Kaoru dissapeared back stage for around 15mins, and by this time I was also kinda drunk.

After getting restarted, there was a bit of casual talk for a while iirc, and then the Q&A section began.

Once again Im going to start this part of the report by saying my question and name were read out!! BUT with hilarious/tragic results!😂 My question was concerning Kaoru's old band Charm, since he had displayed the flyer in Tokyo, and I also asked if he could expand on his pre-Dir band history in general.

Fujieda was like, "Ok, this question is asking about Charm, what kind of band was it, and stuff? I can't even understand the rest of the question..", and then he promptly announced my name to Kaoru too! I'd be lying if said I didn't feel slightly dead from embarrassment at his last remark! 😂 But let me clear things up here! Remember I said earlier that I was practically last to get inside with no table? Well, I knew I had barely any time left to scribble down a question when I got in. I had mentally prepared the question in my head in advance, so I had to write it as fast as I could with one of those flimsy plastic clip/pencil things, resting on my knees, in a totally frantic state, and in VERY poor light...in my second language! 😂 My handwriting was certainly rushed and untidy, and knowing me, I probably made errors and missed out words etc in my haste. I was actually shocked that it was picked up at all, considering its lack of readability, and the fact that so so many of the other question sheets just got passed straight over. So after some consideration, Im taking this as win! 😂

As for Kaoru's answer, he basically said he has nothing to say about Charm, as if HE was embarrassed to talk about this topic! So yehy, I managed to embarrass us both!! 😆😆 Again, Im taking this postively, you only live once, and I will never forget this! 😂

As for the other questions, he was asked various things, includIng firstly which of the other members is most into exercise? To this he said probably none of them, since none of them are actually inherently sporty.

One question congratulated Kaoru on Hanshin winning the series (the whole audience applauded this), and asked for his alternative suggestion to diving off the Ebisu bridge in Dotonbori. (This practice has been banned due to people getting hurt/killed while jumping off the brige in celebration) Kaoru sarcasticly suggested diving off Tsutenkaku tower instead...the audience was audibly shocked 😂

Another fan asked about how the other Dir members refer to Takabayashi, since Kaoru always calls him Tōru. Apparently the other members call him Tōru too, except Shinya who refers to him as 'kimi'(you). But then again, Shinya refers to Fujieda as 'kimi' as well.

About half way through the Q&A Kaoru introduced some of the merch available at the exhibition, using the overhead projector to showcase it.

Another question asked the dates for the fan trip next year, and Kaoru confirmed it will be on the 16th and 17th of Feb. He already has the location decided and the venue booked, but he couldn't say any more for now. The only hint was that is was nothing like all the suggestions considered back in March. The official announcement will be made next month.

Someone also wrote something suggesting that Kyo and Kaoru do should a shared birthday event, because they didn't like having to choose bewteen Kyo and Kaoru's seperate events. Kaoru was reluctant to do this, because 'its him, right?' (i.e We all know what Kyo can be like when he feels like it...or not!) 😅

There were a few other questions about the usual things, food, baseball etc, and after the Q&A was finished, Kaoru declared he was gonna give away a signed nouteikarano2 poster to one audience member. He asked everyone who wanted to win it to stand up, and then started a game of rock paper scissors, with him against the audience. In the end one fan was remaining and she was called to the front where Kaoru handed her the poster! Obviously I lost against him, but I'm just happy to have played!!😄

As the event was coming to an end an audience member quietly ordered two rounds of tequila shots for Kaoru, and the managers! The were kinda surprised, but still drank them! (Tonnes of food and drink which the audience had been ordering for them was still left over though!)

To end Kaoru stated that the streets were still full of weirdos at this time in the morning (4:30am)..so to be careful (Like, its dangerous, but off you go anyway! 😂). Takabayashi confirmed that, yes, the clubs are still very much in operation at this time. So I avoided the backstreets on my walk back alone! Haha.

Much more was talked about in addition to the above of course, he talked the night away! Despite my blunders, I do feel very lucky to have been here, and it was joy to be drinking till morning with him! Next...the actual exhibition!😅

#dir en grey #薫 #report #tora no ana #nouteikarano2

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chichiichiii347 · 1 year

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Osaka-Nagoya Tora no ana (Kaoru & Toshiya bits that I saw on Twitter by @900306xex, @rune_24, @ayaka_y_dp,@ta_ka_D_i_r, @sindenai)

👾Kaoru impersonated Toshiya twice, (1)when Toshiya spreaded his arms and looked at the audiences with his eyes wide opened, and (2) when he threw his bass 😂 Kaoru’s expression was very funny and on point

👾If DEG were to play baseball:

Die 👉 pitcher

Toshiya 👉 shortstop

Kaoru 👉 catcher

Shinya 👉 first baseman

Kyo 👉 second baseman

👾Kaoru and Fujieda were talking about Shinya’s birthday event:

K: Does Shinya talk in Seraph?

F: He talked a lot, after each song he would say “Hai, ok” (Kaoru died from laughter 😂). Die san also came to the event

K: what did he do there?

F: He brought a surprise cake

K: He must has been busy curling his hair (for his appearance at the event)

F: He had straight hair that day

K: Next time we have to pull Toshiya outside 💙

👾 They were talking about the time Toshiya sat on the cabinet (showing off his muscles or something like that?), Kaoru said he had to do a double take 😹

👾Kaoru also asked the managers “does Toshiya do any solo event? No? Then we have to pull him out here”, then they asked Kaoru to invite Toshiya to Tora no Ana, K “just 2 of us doing this event? that’s a little bit wrong (?), let Toshiya do an event with Fujieda 😂” “If we were to do a talk event I want all DEG members to gather, should I call him (To) to my Niconama channel instead?”

👾Then they ended the Osaka event congratulating on Toshiya’s upcoming birthday (21 days early) 😂💙💜

#dir en grey #toshiya #totchi #kaoru #leader sama #lol #cute #tora no ana

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b20200421y · 2 months

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#tiger mask #tora no ana #naoto date

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dkv7st · 2 months

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At Nagano Tora no Ana, Kaoru started the talk event with a toast: Happy Birthday, Kyo-kun.

(* Last time this happened was Naha Tora no Ana 😭 so 2019. I am so happy.)

#kaometal #kaoru dir en grey #薫 dir en grey #nagano tora no ana

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ask-the-triple-kill-squad · 23 days

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also, to ana: are you in love with ninten?

Ana: ... Well... yes, but don't tell him!!!

Kumatora: Ooh~, someone's got a crush!~

Ana: S-shut it!

#earthbound #mother series #mother 1 #mother 3 #kumatora mother 3 #kumatora #ana brewton #From: Ana and Tora #TKS Takeover II

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hpkn · 2 years

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one last wip. good night.

#umg #tora #ning #ana

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weirdtouhoumerch · 8 months

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a very blue sanae plush keychain by circle tora no ana

#touhou #touhou project #sanae kochiya #keychain #plushies #doujin goods

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mrn0093 · 1 year

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- info - We are honoured to be participating in "第33回高精度複製原画GALLERY" by Tora no Ana/Tukurunomori. 🐰🌸

Day✦31 Mar (Fri) - 16 Apr (Sun), 2023. Pre-order✦https://ecs.toranoana.jp/tora/ec/item/040031056234/

#webshop #print #oc #art #Illustration #kimono #spring #とらのあな #ツクルノモリ

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mesut-sems · 11 months

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Sevgi her dilde güzeldir...

Kürtçe : Ez jı te hezdıkım

Türkçe:Seni seviyorum

Arapça : ana uhibuk

İngilizce : I love you

Zazaca : Ez Tora Heskeno

Almanca : Ich liebe dich

İspanyolca : Te qulero

İtalyanca : Ti amo

Rusça : Ya tebya lyublyu

#Güne güzel bir video bırakıyorum #Kürtçe şarkılar #my post #mesut sems #antalya

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argumentl · 2 months

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Kaoru made a snowman in Nagano 🥹...or is it a Snowkrim? 😁

#dir en grey #薫 #ttd #tora no ana #虎ノ穴 #長野

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totchiiiiii · 11 months

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I have many set benefits from Phalaris Vol.ll so I will give out to other fans who want to collect DIR EN GREY stuffs.

Hmm...how to do this? 😂 or if anyone wants them?

Ok! I will pick one lucky winner from the person who liked this post by 31st May 😆 thank you!

I sent DM to the lucky winner! 🤩 @tora-no-ana Please help reply. Thank you all for participating!!!

#DIR EN GREY #Phalaris Vol.ll

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chichiichiii347 · 1 year

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@sindenai on Twitter about Tokyo Tora no ana (4/3/2023):

Kaoru and Joe were discussing about the possibility of doing an all-night live with DEG. They said Kyo and Shinya will probably get tired and need to rest in the middle of the show, so with the three members left, Kaoru said Die would sing and play the guitar, Joe added “and Toshiya will give muscle training lesson while dressing like Hercules”.

Kaoru then said he wanted to see Toshiya’s muscle training session but he feel kinda bad about that so he won’t (why tho 😂)

#dir en grey #toshiya #kaoru #leader sama #lol #totchi #kyo #shinya #die

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siyahinbeyaziii · 5 months

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ALMANCA – Ich liebe dich

ARAPÇA – Ana Ba-heb-bak

ARNAVUTÇA – Te dashuroj

BİRMANCA – Chit pa de

BULGARCA – Jbichim te

CAVACA – Kulo tresno

ÇEKCE – Miluju te

DANİMARKACA – Jeg elsker dig

ENDONEZYACA – Saya cinta kamu

ESTONYACA – Mina armastan sind

FARSCA – Asheghetam

FİLİPİNCE – Iniibig Kita

FİNCE – Mina rakastan sinua

FRANSIZCA – Je t’aime

GALCE – Rwy’n dy garu di

GRÖNLANDCA – Asavakit

HAWAİİCE – Aloha I’a Au Oe

HIRVATÇA – LJUBim te

HİNTÇE – Mai Tumhe Pyar Karta Hoon

HOLLANDACA – Ik hou van jou

İBRANİCE – Ani ohev otach

İNGİLİZCE – I love you

İRANCA – Mahn doostaht doh-rahm

İRLANDACA – Taim i’ngra leat

İSPANYOLCA – Te amo

İSVEÇÇE – Jag alskardig

İTALYANCA – Ti amo

İZLANDACA – Eg elska thig

JAPONCA – Ore wa omae ga suki da

KAMBOÇÇA – Bon sro lanh oon

KATALANCA – T’estim molt

KORECE – Tangshin-i cho-a-yo

KORSİKACA – Ti tengu cara

KÜRTÇE – Ez te hezdikhem

LAOCA – Khoi huk chau

LATİNCE – Vos amo

LETONCA – Es milu tevi

LİTVANYACA – Tave Myliu

LÜBNANCA – Bahibak

MACARCA – Szeretlek

MAKEDONCA – Sakam Te

MALAYCA – Saya sayangkan mu

MALEZCE – Saya cinta kamu

MAYACA – Canda munani

NORVEÇÇE – Jeg elsker deg

PAKİSTANCA – Mujhe Tumse Muhabbat Hai

PERSCE – Tora dost daram

POLONYACA – Ja cie kocham

PORTEKİZCE – Amo-te

ROMENCE – Te Ador

RUSCA – Ya vas liubliu

SIRPÇA – Ljubim te

SLOVAKCA – Lubim ta

SLOVENCE – Ljubim te

SRİLANKACA – Mama Oyata Arderyi

SURİYECE – Bhebbek

TAHİTİCE – Ua Here Vau Ia Oe

TAYLANDCA – Phom Rak Khun

TUNUSCA – Ha eh bak

UKRAYNACA – Ja tebe koKHAju

VİETNAMCA – Toi yeu em

YUGOSLAVCA – Ya te volim

YUNANCA – S’ayapo

ZULUCA – Mena Tanda Wena

Her dil bile yetmez sana olan sevgimi anlatmaya seni çok seviyorum ben ♥️

Her Dilde Seviyorum Senii 🤍

#siyahinbeyaziii #🤍

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yridenergyridenergy · 8 months

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hi,I wanted to ask dir en grey members are Otaku? I read somewhere but I don't know if it's true or not

Hello!

I have been told that "otaku" has an incredibly negative connotation, but Kyo, Kaoru and even Toshiya to such an extent are profound fans of manga/anime/Godzilla/you name it. I did a compilation post on Kyo's references to cultural series, let me grab it...

Kaoru has drawn manga character heads on a Tora no Ana menu for instance, and I think I remember Toshiya posting about the Slam Dunk movie recently and some other series? Aside from the Dio or Dragon Ball character head that was drawn in his meeting room where he took a selfie.

Die is more obsessed with baseball and wrestling, and Shinya is a bit all over the place hah.

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yuzusern · 27 days

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Tora no Ana is the bane of my existence