Gackt is a Japanese vocalist, much loved by
non-Japanese fans worldwide. Often, among non-Japanese fans, liking Gackt is synonymous with being a newbie to the genre. For many, Gackt is a gateway
artist; you get your start with him but
stop listening to him as they become more aquainted with the genre. In Japan, most
people do not
like Gackt, they think he is strange.
Gackt first gained popularity as the singer for the visual kei band, Malice Mizer. After he left the band in 1999, his style changed from the dramatic, visual kei style, to a more pop style. Gackt is memorable for his overly "cool" demeanor, having had many plastic surgeries (to look more white; but he looks more
like a Final Fantasy character), and his erratic onstage behavior, including crazy dancing and fanservice).
"I'm gonna go get Diabolos, the new Gackt CD!"
"I can't believe you still
like him."
Gackt suki desu ka? (Do you
like Gackt?)
Gackt? kimochiwarui desu! (Gackt? No, he's
weird!)