Story Exclusive July 2008 Calendar!

Just in time for July, we are launching Story's new monthly calendar series in our Downloads!



Our July 2008 calendar is available both as a computer desktop (1280 x 1024 and 1024 x 768 resolutions) and as a PDF optimized for print on letter sized (8.5" x 11") paper. Please check them out in our Downloads section!


Gackt virtual vocalist software to be released July 2008!

The Gackt virtual vocalist software, がくっぽいど/GACKPOID, will be released at the end of July 2008! This software will allow users to specify melodies and lyrics to be sung in Gackt's voice, and will feature character artwork of "神威がくぽ"/"Gackpo Camui" by Kentarou Miura of Berserk fame.

Both the regular and fanclub exclusive versions of がくっぽいど/GACKPOID will be priced at 18,900 yen (tax included).

More information and song samples can be found at the official GACKPOID website (Japanese only).

Newest Gackt Release!

Ama Kakeru Ryu No Gotoku: Kenshin, Soshite Gackt e is a documentary DVD of Gackt's performance as Kenshin Uesagi in the NHK historical drama, Furinkazan! Here is the information on the release:

Ama Kakeru Ryu No Gotoku: Kenshin, Soshite Gackt e 2008.05.21 release ¥ 4410 (tax included) Catalogue No. CRBP-10049 Nippon Crown Co. Ltd.

For more information, please see the Documentary section of our Filmography on the Works page!


Gackt will be starring in the Hollywood movie Bunraku!

It was recently announced that Gackt would be starring alongside Josh Hartnett and Demi Moore in the upcoming movie, Bunraku!


Josh Hartnett (left) and Gackt (right).

Here are Gackt's comments from his official site:

Japanese:
昨年、大河ドラマ「風林火山」で演じた、新たな上杉謙信像
の表現が世界に認められたことを光栄に思います。
近未来のボーダレスな世界という設定の中、主演ジョシュ・
ハートネットの相棒役として武士道精神を表現できる
役柄に非常に興味を持ちました。
何よりも、監督自ら日本に足を運び、この映画と僕の出演に
対する熱い思いを何度も語り続ける姿勢に心を打たれ、
この映画における僕の必要性を強く感じ、出演を快諾しました。
ハリウッドを代表する大物俳優が並ぶ中で、自分の演技、表現
が世界に通用することを証明したいと思います。
期待して待っていてください。夢をまた一つ叶えに行ってきます。
神威楽斗

English:
I'm honored that my expression of the new Kenshin Uesugi image I played in a TV saga "FU-RIN-KA-ZAN" last year was addmited in the world. In the setting of the huge world in the near future, I was very interested in the role that could express Bushido spirit as a partner of Josh Hartnett, leading actor.
More than eles, a film director himself came over to Japan and showed his great zeal for my appearence in the film. His such sincere attitude impressed me a lot and I felt that they are much in need of me in the film. So, I gave my willing consent to his offer.
I want to prove my performance and expression will be accepted in the world among the big actors representing Hollywood. Please expect me and look forward to it. I'll go to accomplish a dream again.
Gackt Camui

The title is a reference to traditional Japanese puppet theater. While details on the movie are still scarce, early media reports describe it as a revenge story that will "[break] new visual territory" with a "puppetry-meets-Origami look" created from a combination of CGI and set filming (source). We will be reporting more information on the movie as it becomes available.


New sites for Gackt and Ener!

New official sites have been launched for Gackt and Ener (Eneru)!

Gackt now has a MySpace page. You can visit it here:
Gackt @ MySpace (Japanese)

Ener (Gackt's dog) now has his own official website! Visit it here:
Ener's Big Adventure (Japanese)

Both of these sites can also be found in the Gackt Official Sites section of our Links.


New Gackt Photos!

Another two photos from the international photo series in the out of print photobook Subarashiki Kana Jinsei have been added to the Photos section! Please check them out, and please remember to read and follow our image usage policy!