TOKYO DARK CASTLE: AURAL VAMPIRE, TAKUYA ANGEL, SISEN, CHIHIRO, GOTH EBM.
“This is Halloween, this is Halloween…” well, perhaps not quite yet. But we’re in Tokyo, the closest place on Earth to Jack Skellington’s hometown. No need to wait for October 31st; every month, Tokyo Dark Castle lowers the drawbridge and lures in Japan’s finest Goth/electro bands. Saturday’s performers included Auto-Mod (top left: Genet, event organizer and singer of Auto-Mod) and †13th Moon†.
I ran into Selia in the Ikebukuro subway station, and he’s unrecognizable without the feathered horns and eyelashes! What a transformation: DJ Sisen lays down a pounding beat, fairytale minions twist around the stage, and Selia’s operatic voice takes you on a ride with the Valkyries. Truly one of the most arresting performers around.
The highlight: when Selia dragged out Count de Sang by the chain of his dog collar, choking and whipping him against his Rococo skirts. (Check out his MySpace page for a video.)
Aural Vampire ended the night around 5am. Blonde singer Exo-Chika can do no wrong, even though the excess banter with her masked partner caused grumbling in the audience.
I rarely dress Cyber Gothic, but DJ Sisen and friends are rubbing off on me. Daiso (the 100 yen store) has already brought out Christmas items. For a few dollars, I picked up blue tree garland and gift wrap bows to decorate my hair. The blue eyelashes are from Anna Sui; the dark purple lipstick is Cyber by MAC.
Much of the club fashion can be described as Lolita + Death. DJs Chihiro and Takuya Angel (top right) spun pounding EBM.
Tokyo Dark Castle was packed to the rafters; a year ago, there was only a handful of nightcrawlers. We took a much-needed breather outside. Drunk Kabuki-cho “normals” stumbled by and took photos.
Goodnight, all-seeing Sisen – see you at Tokyo Decadance!
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Well, I think you're a classy cyber goth! I like the way you did your hair in particular. I wouldn't have known it was tree garlands if you hadn't mentioned it…
What's the name of the band with the feathered horned singer? The Valkyries…?
Selia is the horned one; Seileen is the name of his act with Sisen. Selia also performed with the group Auto-Mod.
Hooray for Xmas decorations!
you are always such a diva! <3 so cute!
Sisen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
zomg lucky!!
oh how i wish i was there to see Aural Vampire
sexy SiSen!
The crowd was going nuts!
Wow……………..to widen one's horizon,amazing awesome post!!!
Thanks! I tried to convey the dark visual feast that it was! ^__^
Well, I think you’re a classy cyber goth! I like the way you did your hair in particular. I wouldn’t have known it was tree garlands if you hadn’t mentioned it…
What’s the name of the band with the feathered horned singer? The Valkyries…?
Selia is the horned one; Seileen is the name of his act with Sisen. Selia also performed with the group Auto-Mod.
Hooray for Xmas decorations!
Selia is the horned one; Seileen is the name of his act with Sisen. Selia also performed with the group Auto-Mod.
Hooray for Xmas decorations!
Well, I think you’re a classy cyber goth! I like the way you did your hair in particular. I wouldn’t have known it was tree garlands if you hadn’t mentioned it…
What’s the name of the band with the feathered horned singer? The Valkyries…?
you are always such a diva! <3 so cute!
you are always such a diva! <3 so cute!
Sisen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sisen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
zomg lucky!!
zomg lucky!!
oh how i wish i was there to see Aural Vampire
The crowd was going nuts!
The crowd was going nuts!
oh how i wish i was there to see Aural Vampire
sexy SiSen!
sexy SiSen!
Wow……………..to widen one’s horizon,amazing awesome post!!!
Thanks! I tried to convey the dark visual feast that it was! ^__^
Thanks! I tried to convey the dark visual feast that it was! ^__^
Wow……………..to widen one’s horizon,amazing awesome post!!!
wasn't it your friend that was being sort of rude when aural vampire was having technical difficulties? I think a couple people were agitated, but most people were a little more understanding that the computer was freezing. I know this will sound nitpicky, but it looks like you don't ask people permission to take their photos (like the picture of the red-ribbon girl).. I think most people in this goth world like having their picture taken, but in Japan especially there are some people that might get fired if their picture is posted on the internet (they will politely request that you don't take pictures of them if you ask). It might be best to just ask to make sure!
Whooaaa your eyes look Huge when you do your make-up like that! I love it. Best make-up yet. The blue really Really suits you too!
wasn’t it your friend that was being sort of rude when aural vampire was having technical difficulties? I think a couple people were agitated, but most people were a little more understanding that the computer was freezing. I know this will sound nitpicky, but it looks like you don’t ask people permission to take their photos (like the picture of the red-ribbon girl).. I think most people in this goth world like having their picture taken, but in Japan especially there are some people that might get fired if their picture is posted on the internet (they will politely request that you don’t take pictures of them if you ask). It might be best to just ask to make sure!
wasn’t it your friend that was being sort of rude when aural vampire was having technical difficulties? I think a couple people were agitated, but most people were a little more understanding that the computer was freezing. I know this will sound nitpicky, but it looks like you don’t ask people permission to take their photos (like the picture of the red-ribbon girl).. I think most people in this goth world like having their picture taken, but in Japan especially there are some people that might get fired if their picture is posted on the internet (they will politely request that you don’t take pictures of them if you ask). It might be best to just ask to make sure!
Whooaaa your eyes look Huge when you do your make-up like that! I love it. Best make-up yet. The blue really Really suits you too!
Whooaaa your eyes look Huge when you do your make-up like that! I love it. Best make-up yet. The blue really Really suits you too!
wicked sweet idea with the christmas garland.
Nyaaaa~ I like that The Nightmare Before Christmas christmas hat. :x
And you look perfect as usual :D
wicked sweet idea with the christmas garland.
wicked sweet idea with the christmas garland.
Nyaaaa~ I like that The Nightmare Before Christmas christmas hat. :x
And you look perfect as usual :D
Nyaaaa~ I like that The Nightmare Before Christmas christmas hat. :x
And you look perfect as usual :D
Wowy, Selia! (*O*)
Wowy, Selia! (*O*)
Wowy, Selia! (*O*)
wow u look good dressing up cyber goth1
Thanks, it was fun! I'm planning a wild outfit for Tokyo Decadance… :)
wow u look good dressing up cyber goth1
Thanks, it was fun! I’m planning a wild outfit for Tokyo Decadance… :)
lol sounds ausome!
lol sounds ausome!
Thanks, it was fun! I’m planning a wild outfit for Tokyo Decadance… :)
wow u look good dressing up cyber goth1
lol sounds ausome!
lol sounds ausome!
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