Visual kei (ヴィジュアル系 bijuaru kei, lit. "visual style" or "visual system") is a movement among Japanese musicians,[1][2]
that is characterized by the use of make-up, elaborate hair styles and
flamboyant costumes, often, but not always, coupled with androgynous aesthetics.[3][4] Some sources state that visual kei refers to a music genre, or to a sub-genre of Japanese rock,[5][6] with its sound usually related to glam rock, punk rock and heavy metal.[7][8][9][10]
However other sources state that visual kei is only a fashion, with its
unique clothing, make-up and participation in the related subculture being what exemplifies the use of the term.[11][12][13]
Visual kei emerged in the mid 1980s, pioneered by bands such as X Japan, D'erlanger, Buck-Tick and Color.[14]
Visual kei has enjoyed popularity among independent underground projects, as well as artists achieving mainstream success, with influences from Western phenomena, such as glam, goth and cyberpunk.[4][17] The music performed encompasses a large variety of genres, i.e. punk, metal, pop and electronica.[1][4]
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