Ahead of ISSAY's birthday month, here is my finished drawing of him, uncoloured ☺️ I feel like the most blessed person in the world for getting to draw him. There is no joy like drawing a portrait of someone you love
I'm looking forward to the day we see Yuta smiling again. I really, really wish BUCK-TICK all the happiness ahead of them, whether they choose to perform or not 🥲
It feels painful that the picture of Atsushi on the truck and essentially one of the last promotional pictures ever, is him with hands in prayer position. Everything feels like it fell exactly into place, from the theme of some Izora songs, to his interviews, to this
They made sure you felt the gap in the stage. They made sure you knew there is no other singer. In that absence, his position in the band was reinforced. They made sure you remembered and felt that this will always be a 5 member band.
Sakurai didn't belt often and I'm not sure if it was to be safe, but I always thought that the way he sings + the fact his vibrato is so fluttery is perfect for belting, because it brings out this strong tension between sensitivity + fragility and vigour + vitality. Very intense
I think even Atsushi knew it. He always said he didn't know how long he could keep doing this especially in the last few months. Sometimes your soul knows. He did his best all the way, he courageously fought to perform one last time
nobody fucking develop Atsushi's voice into an AI monstrosity. The whole reason why he is so unique in his field is because of the depth and complexity of his expression through just his vocal cords. Don't force him to sing anymore, he sang all his life for you it's ungrateful
Sad discovery: The strange stalker of buck-tick and Issay is now active here on twitter 😶 If you guys want to block her, her user is @/reijingekka . I'm pretty sure she's schizophrenic so don't send hate and stuff, it doesn't help and makes you a potential target!
I'm very happy that Atsushi's friends will make sure he isn't left out, just like Issay's friends are making sure that he isn't left out. These two people who felt a lot of loneliness in their lives, will be deeply beloved and cared for + about even in death 🥹
this one is amazing to me because he's trying to put his hands in his pockets but the pants are too tight and one hand completely misses and is just hovering on his hip 😭
I know everybody will think differently but regardless of how many members remain, it will always be Buck-Tick to me. They are such an authentic band that they can be trusted with changes as big as this. Unless they turn Atsushi into a soulless AI they have my full support
As with his previous near-fatal experiences, I want you guys to understand how baffling it is that he stayed upright for those last two songs, and that he was conscious when taken to the hospital. As someone who comes from a family of doctors, his strength is unparalleled.
It's pretty horrible that there are people mass buying the tour goods and putting them up for sale online. Worse are the ones who are faking Atsushi's and ALL of BUCK-TICK's signatures and putting it up for sale. How are you thinking about money at this time?
We are genuinely so lucky to be fans of Buck-Tick instead of any other band fr. Consistent output of content and merch, regular tours, interviews. Members genuinely get along, they wanna see this to the end, and they keep trying to get better 😭
I wish we could discover the one kitten that Atsushi reincarnates as and everybody leaves it alone to roam the streets but we all feed him the best stuff and say hello to nyacchan every time we see him and give him a little pat on the butt. I would be ok with this existence 😭
I wanted to draw everything, shirt ruffles, the details of his blazer cut on the bias, the speckles of white in his hairline, but I'm still pretty sad so this is what I can manage. Love you Issay 🥺🫶🏼
Sakurai declaring Romance as B-T's magnum opus is so right (of course, this comes before the creation of Izora which is their true magnum opus) because each band member's role is so balanced in this song, and every part is just as splendid and necessary as the others
I love when Atsushi gets recognition but I also want people to know like over the decades, he's maintained this status as "peak male beauty standard" while everyone else falls off bc he is a wonderful person, and very genuine, excellent artist
People who go through the most turmoil often become hardened and cold. The wonderful thing as I read Atsushi's interviews and lyrics is that, I find it made him exceptionally sensitive and kind. The reason why he can create such beautiful things is that immense sadness he carried
the most evil thing just happened. The sexiest picture of sakurai ever was used for the birthday banner on the app but like I can't see it on desktop or save it so I just have this stupid sexy thumbnail???? WHY?? SHOW US
I can only tell you what I experienced. Issay was exceedingly kind to me, a quivering stranger. And through one encounter he remembered my name, acknowledged the artwork I made for him. I am just a young, new fan but he made me feel appreciated
I've lost one of my biggest reasons to live and I feel so fucking empty. It's not about me, but Issay is a beautiful, inspiring and KIND soul, I hope he's at peace, he deserves the world and more and he gave us everything