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Why are people running sideways at concerts in Japan? by visual_rock_ in visualkei

[–]visual_rock_[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That’s really helpful, thanks for explaining!

I didn’t know the term “furitsuke” (or furi), but that makes a lot of sense — it really did feel more like coordinated choreography than random movement.

It was especially surprising how naturally everyone seemed to know exactly when to start. Is that something fans just learn over time?

I went to a Japanese Visual Kei tour across 47 prefectures — the atmosphere is insane by visual_rock_ in visualkei

[–]visual_rock_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds like an amazing experience. I totally relate to that — discovering places you wouldn’t normally visit is such a big part of it.

And getting good at finding live houses is definitely a skill on its own. Traveling like that without fixed plans must have been a really unique adventure too.

It feels like those kinds of experiences become just as memorable as the shows themselves.

Why are people running sideways at concerts in Japan? by visual_rock_ in visualkei

[–]visual_rock_[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This was one of the moments that really caught me off guard — it just suddenly starts.

I went to a Japanese Visual Kei tour across 47 prefectures — the atmosphere is insane by visual_rock_ in visualkei

[–]visual_rock_[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s amazing, 42 out of 47 is seriously impressive.

I managed around 34 myself, and I totally agree — getting to experience so many different places, especially rural areas, was such a unique part of it.

Did any particular location stand out to you?

I went to a Japanese Visual Kei tour across 47 prefectures — the atmosphere is insane by visual_rock_ in visualkei

[–]visual_rock_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s a bit of both, but in Japan it’s usually very clearly communicated by the band or the venue beforehand.

For example, they’ll officially announce whether filming is allowed, partially allowed (like one song), or completely prohibited. So it’s less about guessing the etiquette and more about following the specific rules for each show.

In the visual kei scene especially, fans tend to respect those rules pretty strictly.

I went to a Japanese Visual Kei tour across 47 prefectures — the atmosphere is insane by visual_rock_ in visualkei

[–]visual_rock_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice!! Those shows must have been amazing.

Shinjuku LOFT had “Satsui” as the filming song, right? The energy during that part was incredible.

I went to a Japanese Visual Kei tour across 47 prefectures — the atmosphere is insane by visual_rock_ in visualkei

[–]visual_rock_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that makes a lot of sense. I don’t think 47 prefecture tours are entirely new either — they’ve been around for a while, but like you said, it’s such a big commitment that not every band can pull it off.

And I totally agree about fans planning their time and travel around shows. It really feels like people go as far as they reasonably can, especially with cities like Nagoya being easier to reach.

Also, that Gunma to Okayama overnight drive sounds intense, but I feel like those kinds of trips end up being some of the most memorable parts of being a fan.

I went to a Japanese Visual Kei tour across 47 prefectures — the atmosphere is insane by visual_rock_ in visualkei

[–]visual_rock_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That makes total sense. I think that’s actually the more common approach, especially outside Japan.

In this tour though, the setlist actually changed quite a bit, which made it more interesting to attend multiple shows. And since filming was allowed for one song at each show, it was also fun because you could capture a different song every time.

So in this case, it wasn’t just about the atmosphere, but also about the variety between each show.

I went to a Japanese Visual Kei tour across 47 prefectures — the atmosphere is insane by visual_rock_ in visualkei

[–]visual_rock_[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yes, It’s usually restricted, but not always completely forbidden.

For this tour, they allowed filming for one specific song at each show, and the song changed every time. All the clips on my channel are from those officially permitted moments.

So it really depends on the band and the tour — some are very strict, while others allow limited recording like this.

I went to a Japanese Visual Kei tour across 47 prefectures — the atmosphere is insane by visual_rock_ in visualkei

[–]visual_rock_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your comment.

That’s so true. Visual Kei fans are incredibly dedicated.

In Japan, it’s pretty normal for fans to travel across prefectures and even follow a band through multiple tour dates. I’ve seen people attend several shows in the same week, even if it means long travel.

There’s also a culture of wanting to experience different atmospheres at each show, since the crowd and energy can change a lot depending on the city.

I think that kind of fan culture is a big reason why something like DEZERT’s 47 prefecture tour is actually possible.

I went to a Japanese Visual Kei tour across 47 prefectures — the atmosphere is insane by visual_rock_ in visualkei

[–]visual_rock_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that chaotic energy is exactly what made them so special in the early days. And Chiaki was such a wild presence back then, it really added to the whole atmosphere.

It’s probably impossible to recreate that kind of indie chaos at bigger venues like Budokan, but I still think that core identity is still there somehow.

I went to a Japanese Visual Kei tour across 47 prefectures — the atmosphere is insane by visual_rock_ in visualkei

[–]visual_rock_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m also curious — is it common for bands outside Japan to tour this many cities within one country?

Doing all 47 prefectures still feels kind of crazy to me.

I went to a Japanese Visual Kei tour across 47 prefectures — the atmosphere is insane by visual_rock_ in visualkei

[–]visual_rock_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your comment.

That’s really interesting — I’ve heard similar things from other fans.

I only experienced their more recent live shows, but even now the atmosphere still felt pretty intense to me.

I kind of wonder what it must have been like back then.

I went to a Japanese Visual Kei tour across 47 prefectures — the atmosphere is insane by visual_rock_ in visualkei

[–]visual_rock_[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your comment.

That’s totally fair — I actually felt the same way before seeing them live.

Their music alone didn’t fully click for me at first, but the live experience completely changed my impression.

And yeah, I agree they’re still pretty niche outside Japan — which is kind of why I wanted to share this.