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, an example of visual kei during the 1990s.]] refers to a movement among Japanese Musicians , that is characterized by the use of eccentric, sometimes flamboyant looks. This usually involves striking Make-up , unusual hair styles and elaborate Costume s, often, but not always, coupled with Androgynous aesthetics. The music performed encompasses a large variety of Genres , i.e. Pop , Heavy Metal and Electronica . Magazines published regularly in Japan with visual kei coverage are ''Arena 37°C'', ''Fool's Mate'' and '' Shoxx ''. Noted bands who at least at some point sported a visual kei theme include Dir En Grey , Luna Sea and Malice Mizer . Popularity and awareness of such groups outside of Japan is sparse, but has seen an increase in recent years. While the successful X Japan launched an attempt to enter the international market as early as 1992,
it would still take another decade until live concerts and regular domestic releases by visual kei themed bands in Europe and North America came to pass. SEE ALSO REFERENCES |
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