This has probably already been said - I'm not willing to look through 97 pages-, and there's probably a topic... but, I was wondering if anyone would seriously want to talk to me about Gackt and (dodges bricks) plastic surgery.
Or, Gackt in general. (I mean a proper discussion, not, "OMG HE'S SO HOT!" I spend way too much time doing that, as it is.)
From what people see, first off, they seem to think he's a very arrogant and egocentric man. I think this is mainly Westerners who are quick to judge (full-blooded British person, here, so I'm generalising AND including myself). It's like the whole, "omg hu iz he, iz he gay?" thing. I think guys this side of the world are so uncomfortable with themselves.
You don't have to be gay to appreciate beauty.
On to the plastic surgery issue. I support plastic surgery. If it makes you more comfortable, then go ahead and do it. In the end, the only one who's going to benefit is yourself and I'm a strong believer that Gackt HAS had surgery. When people say, "No way has he had surgery!" I think, "Are you blind...?" His nose (I'll leave the chin till later) is a prime example. Some time last year, after 'DruGParty' tour* (which was in March last year, I think) and before Fuurin Kazan he had his nose done. Well, I'm 100% sure he's had his nose done, it's pointy and more 'western'. I don't care, as long as it doesn't affect his voice. However, his voice does have a more nasal sound to it, than it used to... and I'm sure that's quite recent. Whether it's due to him ageing, or otherwise, I don't know.
*I'm pretty sure his nose was the same as previous years (excluding 2003-2004, because I'm sure he had his nose done in that time, too), although lighting does do wonders.
(Type in Gackt 2008 in YouTube, and you'll see his latest beauty commercial, this is a good example of his "new" nose. This was shown this year, in March.)
What I'm thinking is: Gackt, please, pleaaaase, stop before you turn into MJ. So many people think that, though, right? It is totally extreme, though, to compare the two. >.< Ah well.
AH! Another thing (this is just to get a discussion going). His TV presence. I think he's gone through 3/4 different TV personas? There was the first one, when he was new to being a solo artist. You see him as being shy, and incredibly awkward on programs such as 'HeyHeyHey'. Gradually, through two or so years, I think he sat down and developed this 'cold, enigmatic' aura. And then, from 2005-present he's slowly opened up and become a lot friendlier. I was wondering if people thought this was because he's got used to the fame, or decided to just be himself?
Oh, if people want to cut out buying the Ama Kakeru Ryu no Gotoku DVD, someone uploaded it onto YouTube (and it's subbed, for all us ignorant people out there, including me). I'm a little wary of it. I watched it, and at first, I was thinking: This is a whole new side to Gackt! And I felt quite touched. He seemed so open and honest - although, the honesty thing wasn't a shock, he's always been pretty blatant with himself.
Hm... it's a little too pro-Gackt and scares me how they don't criticise him once. It's a bit bias and probably propaganda, but, if you want to put all your faith into Gackt - watch it! It's incredibly interesting (minus Gackt's dramatic narrative, at points... makes me imagine how he acted in studio when he had to record it. He probably suggested it, though). d:
A question to get things going even more: Do you think Gackt and Hyde still talk? (dodges more bricks)
Anyone got any opinions? I'm open to discussion, but I'm not going to start a flame war with anyone. Debating is healthy. :3
Uh, I kind of rambled (just freakin' slightly...). I hope I didn't seem too intimidating. I would just really like a proper conversation with someone about Gackt. (My friends go, "Here we go again. What is it, now? Did you find out he's actually gay, this time?" and curse me for analysing him so much.)