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LIVE TOUR 2022-2023 MASS “THE FINAL” 07.15 AT NIPPON BUDOKAN PHOTOBOOK

RUKI

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When I saw the "important notice" on the GazettE's twitter my heart sank and I expected a disbanding-announcement. But Reita's death... wow... this is just shocking...

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RIP Reita you will always be in our heart

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A part of my youth has temporarily left.

It's weird knowing that he won't be here with us anymore.

Thank you for being born and thank you for appearing and letting me know you in the days of my youth.

Good night Reita | the GazettE.

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Reita's passing is devastating beyond words. My heart goes out to his family and friends, bandmates, and fellow Sixth Guns. 💔

I'm still at a loss and none of this seems real. It feels like I've lost an old friend. The Gazette were such a big part of my life growing up. Reita always lit that stage on fucking fire and I believe that spark will never burn out. He brought so much joy to us and I don't think words can express how much he meant to me and so many others. Rest in peace, Reita. 🖤

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LIVE TOUR 2022-2023 MASS “THE FINAL” 07.15 AT NIPPON BUDOKAN l PHOTOBOOK

REITA

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the way ruki pats reita’s head🩵

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may he rest in peace.

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The GazettE - Dogmatic Final & Ninth Tour

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LIVE TOUR 2022-2023 MASS “THE FINAL” 07.15 NIPPON BUDOKAN PHOTOBOOK

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the GazettE 2013 World Tour documentary - Before the concert

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the GazettE Will Last Forever🤟

Reita, we'll love you, and we'll miss you so much 😭

Rest In Peace 🌹🎸

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Translation: the GazettE/Decade Book (Reita&Uruha Interview Snippet)

Hello friends, long time no see. A while ago I translated a part of the Decade Book interview section where Reita and Uruha talk about their indie days for my friends and promised I'd do the whole thing one day.

Posting this piece ahead of the full interview to appreciate the bond the guys had with each other, and, in a way, thank them for not giving up.

scan credit: @rad-is-more

REITA : … I don't really think about the roles within the band, but each of us has a natural role, and I think that's why we've been able to exist for more than 10 years. Um, well, I kinda don't want to talk about this embarrassing stuff…

URUHA: You're embarrassed?! I really don't think it's embarrassing?

REITA: No-no, it’s not like that! I don't think I'm ashamed of what I'm saying, it’s more like when I say it out loud, it makes me feel a little awkward.

URUHA: Aah, so that's what you meant (laughs).

REITA : I think for all five of us the GazettE is very important. Even though me and Uruha first started a band as “a continuation of child's play”, we thought: “I want to take things seriously”, but still those bands didn't last long and always broke up after a few months.

URUHA: I guess that's true. Before we became the GazettE, we played with a band called Kar+te=zyAnose, where Ruki was also the vocalist. The drummer did not even show up for our breakup show, and when we announced “We’re disbanding today”, we heard a faint laugh from the audience. It was a real shock, wasn’t it? It was also the moment when my groundless confidence that made me think “We’re absolutely badass!” collapsed with a loud crash.

REITA: Indeed. It was TOUGH at the time. I guess it is precisely because of that experience that I am so happy to be able to celebrate 10 years with the current members of the band. It is also precisely why I cherish the relationship between the five of us now.

URUHA: That's so true. Before the GazettE settled down, me, Reita and Ruki also played together in bands called Ma’die Kusse and L’ie:Chris before Kar+te=zyAnose. It took us a long time to reach the GazettE.

— You never gave up, did you?

REITA: No, I gave up once! I thought there was nothing next for me. But honestly, I'm glad I didn't quit! (laughs)

URUHA: It’s because me and Ruki desperately tried to stop you, m?

REITA: Really, thank god you did. But back then, I couldn't see the future at all. Even my parents said “Giving up someday is also brave”. There were many times when I wondered “Is now the time?”. When I saw all my friends around me getting jobs and having families and stable lives, I thought maybe this was also a way to happiness. Still, I decided for myself “I’ll try to do my best for one more year”, and it was during that year that the GazettE was formed. I really think it was fate.

URUHA: But it was difficult, right? We didn't have many shows, and we couldn't tell if we saw the future.

REITA: Yeah. If the GazettE had not continued with the current members, I really would have quit.

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LIVE TOUR 2022-2023 MASS PHOTOBOOK

the GazettE

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the GazettE - MEMOCOLLE LOTTERY

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who up bucking their ticks ⁉️