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About Hyde
Hyde (Pronounced in Japanese: Hai-do, or in English as "Hide", b. January 29, 1969, in Wakayama, Japan) is the lead singer for the Japanese rock band L'Arc~en~Ciel. Since Hyde keeps his personal information secret, much about him is either unknown or unofficial (including his real name, which is rumored to be Hideto Takarai, and his birthdate). He joined L'Arc~en~Ciel in 1992 after leaving another band called Jerusalem's Rod wher...
About Hyde[color=crimson]
Hyde (Pronounced in Japanese: Hai-do, or in English as "Hide", b. January 29, 1969, in Wakayama, Japan) is the lead singer for the Japanese rock band L'Arc~en~Ciel. Since Hyde keeps his personal information secret, much about him is either unknown or unofficial (including his real name, which is rumored to be Hideto Takarai, and his birthdate). He joined L'Arc~en~Ciel in 1992 after leaving another band called Jerusalem's Rod where he was the guitarist.
Hyde; photoshoot for pati pati magazine vol.227
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Hyde; photoshoot for pati pati magazine vol.227
In addition to being the lead singer and main lyricist of L'Arc~en~Ciel, Hyde has solo projects, as well as his own record label under Sony Japan called Haunted Records.
In 2000, Hyde married Megumi Oishi. they have one child together.
History
Solo history
After L'Arc~en~Ciel released the single 'Spirit Dreams Inside' in 2000, the band went on an unofficial hiatus as each of the members began work on solo careers. This was Hyde's debut as a solo artist. In October of 2001, Hyde released his first solo single, 'Evergreen'. After two more singles, 'Angel's Tale' and 'Shallow Sleep', Hyde released his first solo album, 'Roentgen', on March 27, 2002. An overseas edition featuring English lyrics was released in July of the same year.
After the expressive, artistic ballads of Roentgen, Hyde's next two singles, 'Hello' and 'Horizon', released June and November of 2003 respectively, returned to his rock roots. Hyde's second solo album, '666', was released on December 3, 2003. It provided a dramatic contrast to 'Roentgen' and the two albums became viewed as counterparts.
In 2003, Hyde starred alongside Gackt in the Japanese film Moon Child. In a duet as part of the project, Hyde and Gackt sang 'Orenji no taiyou'. The song was also released on Gackt's fourth full-length album, Crescent. In December of 2003, Hyde's song 'Shining Over You' from his 666 album was used as the commercial song for Namco's Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean.
Hyde; in the role of Adam (2004)
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Hyde; in the role of Adam (2004)
In 2004, Hyde took on the role of the guitarist Adam in the movie Kagen no tsuki/下弦の月, a movie based on the popular manga by Ai Yazawa. The movie's theme song, The Cape of Storms, came from Roentgen.
L'Arc~en~Ciel revival
After a three-year hiatus, L'Arc~en~Ciel astonished their fans with a series of seven concerts titled "Shibuya Seven Days" in June and July 2003. At the conclusion, they announced a new album, Smile, which was released in March, 2004.
In the summer of 2004, L'Arc~en~Ciel had their North American debut (as part of their 'Smile' tour) in Baltimore, Maryland, at Otakon. The concert was viewed as a triumphant success, with a crowd of 12,000 fans.
L'Arc~en~Ciel's next album, Awake, was released in June of 2005. It was accompanied by a Japanese Awake tour in August of the same year. During this tour, Hyde created controversy with his costumes, which were obvious social commentaries. A second, larger tour titled "Asia Live 2005" was held shortly thereafter. The single Link was released in July of 2005.
Return to solo work
In the summer of 2005, Hyde composed the music for the song Glamorous Sky. The song was used in the movie Nana, another film based on a popular manga by Ai Yazawa. The song was sung by fellow Japanese artist Mika Nakashima and the lyrics were written by Ai Yazawa. In August, Hyde and his solo band performed the song on Music Station with Mika Nakashima, Hyde being on guitar.
The single Countdown was released on October 5th 2005, with a tracklisting including Japanese & English versions of the song Countdown made for the Japanese release of the movie Stealth and also a special rock version of Evergreen (originally from Roentgen).
Later that month, Hyde hosted "Halloween of the Living Dead", a three-night event held at Club Citta on October 29th, 30th & 31st. Each night featured performances by Hyde himself, a guest artist/band and Jack-O-Latern. Artists/bands who took part in the Halloween performances are Monoral, UVERworld, Olivia Lufkin, HIGH and MIGHTY COLOR, Yasu (of Janne Da Arc), & Mika Nakashima. The group Jack-O-Latern consisted of Hyde and the group Monoral playing many Halloween favorites such as the Ghostbusters theme.
Starting in January 2006, Hyde's single Season's Call was used as the second opening theme to the anime show Blood+. This single was released on February 2, 2006. Hyde's album, "Faith", was released on April 26th, 2006.
International career
"Faith" was accompanied by a five-month tour with many locations in Japan, some exclusively open to members of his fanclub.
After signing on with Tofu Records as a solo artist, a US debut concert was scheduled as part of the Faith tour, which was held at Slim's in San Francisco, California on July 5, 2006. Tickets for the event went on sale online at 1 p.m. EST on April 2, 2006 and sold out in an astonishing three minutes. The second round of sales was held April 9, also online, and also sold out quickly.
Soon afterward, rumors began circulating in the fan community of a second concert, to be held at House of Blues in Anaheim, California, on July 2. The rumors remained unconfirmed for a week before the event was announced officially. Like the San Francisco venue, the second concert also sold out, as did two more US events.
The overseas version of "Faith" was released on June 27, 2006 and included a bonus DVD featuring music videos for both "Countdown" and "Season's Call".
Hyde also made a brief appearance at the Tofu Records booth at Anime Expo 2006 in Anaheim, California on July 1 for a Q & A panel.
Following the completion of the "FAITH" tour, a DVD of the concerts was announced and is scheduled to be released November 8th, 2006.
Support Band
K.A.Z. (Guitar)
Furuton (Drums)
Hiroki (Bass)
JIN (Keyboard)
[B]V.A.M.P.S.[/b]
In 2008, Hyde and K.A.Z. will be performing together during concerts and will name themselves V.A.M.P.S. close
I can't believe there's no Hyde topic out there. Or maybe there is and I just missed the thread. If so, O Almighty Forum Moderators, please feel free to redirect this thread to its proper location. 
I mean, other than the fact that Hyde is the sexiest man out there, he does deserve some credit, ne? He's been managing, quite well I must say, his own personal career aside from L'Arc-en-Ciel (okay, so he dropped out of it, give him a break), and VAMPS, and probably a bunch of other things we're not aware of.
Speaking of VAMPS, I find out that Trouble got stuck in my head the moment I heard this song. Okay, so it's a cover from a girl-band song that played on the radio while I was still in high school, but what an awesome cover! Maybe I'm biased cuz it's Hyde singing, but he's so CUTE in that PV!! 
Hyde is a awesome singer! I like his songs in L'Arc~en~Ciel and VAMPS! I also like his solo songs.
I do like Hyde, he is incredible guy doing all these think, solo carrier, 2 two bands, that s something, But I like more the music from his solo carrier and L'arc-en-Ciel than Vamps, well until now. I love 666 and Faith albums a lot. I love the 2 movies he act in, MoonChild ( with Gackt) just a nice story with all kind of feeling. Kagen no Tsuki ( made from the manga) he act with Chiaki Kuriyama from Kill Bill and Battle royal, such cute story i like that movie.
And more Hyde doesn't seem to age Men he just look so young even if he is suppose to have around 40 years old. He look like a 20-25 years old. maybe he really is a vampire like in Moonchild lol ^_^
:O I didn't realize there was a Hyde topic either!
VAMPS was featured in that ageha magazine that Gackt was singing about.
ahaha.
Oh and here's the live version of -SEX BLOOD ROCK N' ROLL-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIzx1n7IedE
that SAYA is a girl or a boy?
Yeah.. I have no idea. It's not on wikipedia either XD
I'm glad there is a hyde thread! There better be!!! 
He's an amazing singer, decent actor, and wonderful person. :RBheart: IN LOVE~!
You know what I miss though? His self portraits. I liked the way he thought. I guess I still have his lyrics to look forward to and his diary entries, but his poetry was quite nice. Refreshing and different. Dark and intriguing. :RBstickout:
Hyde is one of the most coolest guys in the J-Rock scene and has talent to do a lot in music. I'm glad that there is a thread of him.
OMGEE *squeal* I really love VAMPS alot.... I love vampires and him making that band with K.A.Z. = pure heaven for me.... And couldn't Saya be like a reference to Blood+? That's what I think it might be.... Hope....Cause I Blood+!!! X3
Hope....Cause I Blood+!!! X3You know what? That could be the reference! Haha~ I caught that just now too. That Saya in the picture looks like a girl though. You never know.
Intriguing picture eh? ^_~
HYDE's Best Of to be released in Europe
The latest album by HYDE called Best Of will be released in Europe, published by Gan-Shin.
The album, which includes the best songs of the solo work by L'Arc~en~Ciel's singer, will be released on September 25th.
Tracklist:
1. Made In Heaven
2. It’s Sad
3. Evergreen
4. Jesus Christ
5. Countdown
6. The Other Side
7. Shining Over You
8. Horizon
9. Season’s Call
10. Sweet Vanilla
11. Hello Album Mix
12. Hideaway
13. Prayer
14. Midnight Celebration
15. Unexpected [Dist.]
16. The Cape Of Storms
17. Glamorous Sky
author: Asuka Tsuzuki
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LOL, saya is girl <.<
maybe she just wanna be a boy -________-
Hyde is the GREATEST singer EVER!!!! he will NEver be passed in greatness, and beauty!!! I love yooo hyde!
...who is Saya?
I just saw a video of Hyde on Cartoon KAT-TUN. hehe SO FUNNY
I finally got around to watching Kagen no Tsuki.
;A; Why is it that he doesn't even have to say anything and it's still so emotionally powerful? And then the song. So much more added meaning now. I loved it before, but now it's like woww.
I finally got around to watching Kagen no Tsuki.
;A; Why is it that he doesn't even have to say anything and it's still so emotionally powerful? And then the song. So much more added meaning now. I loved it before, but now it's like woww.
hydeeeee! I love his song Season's Call. Pure awesome. :RBheart:
hyde always looks young,
maybe he's a true vampire... XD
HYDE's has the best voice in the whole J-rock scene imo. No one will sound as great as him. If you don't believe me, listen to SEASON'S CALL xD
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| Real name | Hideto Takarai |
| Gender | male |
| Birthday | 29 January, 1969 |
| Main occupation | singer (active) |
| Official website | http://www.hyde.com/ |
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