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Fuki, UNLUCKY MORPHEUS and DOLL$BOXX

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unlucky morpheus trivia no.1

unlucky morpheus has a tradition of silly april fools mvs but did you know in 2018, along with their joke cadaver music video they also released an rpg? sadly the download link doesn’t work anymore….

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A section from a Young Guitar interview with Shiren and Jinya

Original interview

YG: So, on the band’s YouTube channel, you have a video series called “Q&A” where the members answer various questions. In one of those videos, when discussing your impressions of each other, Shiren described Jinya as “like a sun without a blood relation,” while Jinya called Shiren a “reliable leader.” What are your impressions of each other as guitarists?

Shiren: Jinya is, well, a bit of a perfectionist. To me, it’s like he fixates on peculiar things.

Jinya: Hahaha (laughs).

Shiren: For instance, if an object on a desk shifts even a millimeter, it bothers him… that’s kind of the impression his guitar playing gives. He doesn’t like it when things stray even slightly off the grid (laughs).

Jinya: I think I just don’t like it when things aren’t where they’re supposed to be. That’s the image I give off, right? Totally relatable (laughs).

Shiren: I see him as a guitarist with a more relative sense of value. I sometimes wonder if that’s just how modern guitarists are. Not that I’m old myself (laughs). He’s also incredibly knowledgeable about gear. My interest in equipment is pretty low, so I’m grateful when Jinya teaches me things (laughs).

Jinya: Shiren has a sound that’s original and carries a strong presence, no matter what he plays. When we first met, I saw him as a high-tech guitarist who could play incredibly fast. But after working together for a while, I realized he has this unusual conviction in his long tones and slower phrases. I’m not sure if this comparison fits, but it’s like Yngwie Malmsteen—he’s known for his speed, but there’s incredible power in his vibrato and long tones, too. I feel a similar nuance in Shiren’s style. He has a tone with originality that anyone can recognize. Even when he’s dealt with injuries, he finds the next step without a problem, with a “this is that, and that is that” kind of mindset (laughs).

Shiren: (laughs) I think it’s not just us; every guitarist has their own unique tone, which makes things interesting. Even if we swap gear, people often say that we still sound like ourselves. For example, on “Unfinished,” we considered using the same guitar to match the tone for the solos, but the results were still a little different. Since both of us are playing, that’s totally fine, but it reminded me during recording of just how interesting it is.

Jinya: Often in solos, the first half emphasizes melody and the second half is all about speed, so the differences in our styles come through there. We even split sections that way sometimes—for instance, Shiren would handle the melodic part, and then I’d play the faster section. It really showcases our individual strengths, like a vibe similar to the Amott brothers from Arch Enemy.

YG: Sounds like your combination is getting even better.

Jinya: Well, if you’ve been together for ten years, you get good at it whether you want to or not (laughs). Not that I mind, of course.

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kirari gets new lipstick

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Belial.

Also me when Ankimo.

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Two Kinds of Japanese Sake(Kariho & Sawanoi/刈穂 純米酒 & 澤乃井 純米生原酒 しぼりたて) feat. A Pair of Ochoko of “Sawanoi”, Steamed Ankimo & Take-Out Hirame Sushi - November 2021

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