Hizumi

Since their D'espairsRay's formation, HIZUMI has been the vocalist, lyricist, art director and designer. Both latter activities became reduced since Gärnet, so that he can fully contribute to the writing of the lyrics. But to briefly return to his work as art director and designer: he was busy in that area between [Kumo] and MaVERiCK. Now and then he insists on designing, and so in the spring of 2006 the crest of the [LIQUIDIZE] -Yuugousuru Taion- tour was created. HIZUMI once stated in an interview that the design of the logos is extremely relevant to the group. Attentive listeners could hear HIZUMI’s strong voice in the chorus of KISUI Project in 2003. The past years have had some small highlights for HIZUMI. The band held a gig at SHIBUYA-AX for their 9th anniversary on September 9th, 2008. To the surprise of their fans, they changed roles for the second encore andHIZUMI was again able to pluck the bass for two songs (BRILLIANT and Facism). Furthermore, he was vocalist of the session 2 band in Over The Edge 2008. He performed for this intermezzo two BUCK-TICK songs alongside Yuu (Merry), MASATO (the Underneath), YUKKE (MUCC) and Hiroshi Sasabuchi (ex-Plastic Tree). Despite the short time for preparations, the performance was a huge success. In private and in his free-time, he loves to play video games, do web design and to take care of his exotic animals - he keeps piranhas - but apart from this, he also enjoys driving through the country in his black Suzuki. But HIZUMI’s state of health isn't always great. The latest concern took place at the beginning of April 2009, as he had to cancel the live in Sendai and go back into treatment as soon as possible. Even more recently, during the European tour, he suffered from the same illness. He regretted this incident in Japan, but was more relieved and cheerful for the later live on the 27th of May.

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