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Visual Kei (ビジュアル系, bijuaru kei), meaning "visual style," is a Japanese music movement that emerged in the 1980s, characterized by its members' use of elaborate costumes, dramatic makeup, and extravagant, often androgynous, hairstyles. It is not a single music genre but rather an overarching aesthetic that encompasses a wide variety of sounds, including those influenced by glam metal, post-punk, gothic rock, and industrial. The primary unifying principle is an emphasis on visual presentation as an integral and equal component of the musical performance. Pioneered by bands like X Japan and Buck-Tick, the movement drew initial inspiration from Western Glam Rock, Goth, and Punk but developed into a uniquely Japanese phenomenon. Over the decades, Visual Kei has evolved into numerous distinct sub-genres each with its own specific visual and musical codes. #vkei #gulugulu #madmansesprit #moidixmois #fyp